Deciding to take the plunge into parenthood in itself is a big challenge. But before you do that, pause for a second – or even a month or two. In order to give yourself the best opportunity for a healthy pregnancy and ultimately a healthy baby, here are the top […]
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With the fast paced lifestyle many families are living today, most don’t have the time to put a healthy, delicious meal on the table for dinner. It may be easier and more convenient to go through a drive-thru, order a pizza or some other unhealthy, non-nutritious food from a restaurant. […]
My sister has been a flight attendant for over five years and she already has some good stories from flying. She started working for a major commercial airline and now she works with charter airlines and private companies. She is in the sky all the time and doesn’t have the […]
The Doctors at NSPAH are at it again! They’ve put together a list of their favorite healthy items of 2018. Some were so good they have stayed on the list since last year. If Oprah can do it, so can we! If you are looking for healthy gifts for those […]
This blog comes straight from one of our wonderful massage therapists, Julie Hartman! What is all the “hype” about essential oils? I think everyone now has either heard of, or used some kind of essential oil. Some think it’s just a gimmick, while others know the simple fact that a […]
With kids heading back to school we wanted to tackle a very important issue. This week we are featuring a guest blogger, Kevin Stromberg, LCPC. Kevin Stromberg, LCPC, is a clinical therapist at Linden Oaks Behavioral Health. Stromberg collaborates with those he works with to create a safe and therapeutic environment. […]
We all know as soon as the weather is no longer below freezing you will start to see people running outside all bundled up. As the spring and summer months approach everyone seems to be out versus being in the gym. It’s important to protect yourself all year round if […]
When a person comes into the office as either a new patient or as a wellness visit, I usually ask if they perform any type of exercise at home. Some answer no because they are too busy or do not have the equipment at home. Others will say that they […]
It’s that time of year again – presents, stockings, sugar and spice! It’s also the time that we start making New Years resolutions. Why not combine the two? This year I’ve decided that in lieu (or maybe in addition) to the random gift requests of bourbon, winter coats and a […]
This weeks blog comes to us from guest contributor, Jan Leasure. Currently Jan is a Senior Loan Officer in Libertyville, but previously was a teacher and nationally syndicated columnist for over 20 years. Why was November chosen as “National Gratitude Month”? The obvious reason is because Thanksgiving happens in November […]