Charlie Kuntzman was skeptical when he walked into his first Diabetes Self-Management class last November at Taylorville Memorial Hospital (TMH). The 82-year-old diabetic, who had retired as an investigative analyst in 1995 from the FBI after 40 years of service,…
You wash your hands frequently to avoid getting sick, especially as influenza season nears its height. But are you washing them long enough? That quick wash of a few seconds with soap and water may not help as much as…
Ingredients 2 lbs. broccoli florets 1 large red onion 1 can chickpeas 1 Tbs. garlic paste Pam spray Pink Himalayan Salt White pepper Red pepper flakes (optional) Takes 25-30 minutes, serves 10-12. Instructions Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Drain and…
Tanisha Smith traveled to Illinois for a life-changing reason in July 2018. She was donating a kidney. Tanisha is originally from Decatur, Ill., but now lives in Marietta, Ga., with her husband, Jamal, and five children. In 2015, she found…
Painful periods sometimes indicate endometriosis. One in 10 women in the United States have endometriosis, and many do not know it. “Women with symptoms often do not realize they have the condition until years after experience the symptoms,” says Jillian…
Ingredients for salad 8 cups shredded sprouts, about 1 lb almonds, walnuts or nut of your choice 1/2 cup shredded cheese of your choice, sharp cheese used Ingredients for dressing 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon honey or Dijon mustard…
The last trimester of pregnancy is a busy time to prepare for your new baby. Don’t wait until the last minute to pack a bag for your hospital stay. “Go ahead and pack your bag a couple months ahead of…
Ingredients 3/4 lb of ground sirloin 1/3 cup chopped onion and pepper mixture 1 8 oz can tomato sauce 1-2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce 3-4 tablespoons of mustard 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 bag of red lentils cooked (2/3 cup…
If you have circulation problems in your legs, you may benefit from the use of compression stockings. Patients undergoing compression therapy wear special stockings that are designed to increase circulation in the legs and support the veins. Compression therapy can…
Ingredients 12 oz. bag of frozen okra 1 can no salt added stewed tomatoes 1 Tbs. minced garlic 1 Tbs. minced ginger 1 Tbs. garam masala (optional) 1 tsp. olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Red pepper flakes (optional)…