In these unprecedented times, many of us are turning to our kitchens — both as our primary source of food, and to embrace the soothing ritual of baking and cooking. I know I take great comfort in making bread now more than ever — it makes me feel grounded in the present, and it makes me feel strong and empowered to be able to feed my family and myself. I make my pizza crust from scratch too – it literally takes minutes in a food processor or a stand mixer. With my turning-brown-bananas, last week I made banana muffins, and took a few to the neighbors (keeping my social distance, of course). It

When was the last time you had a wellness exam with your primary care provider? If you're not sure, now is the perfect time to schedule one at SIU Medicine.

Weight loss: It’s the number one New Year’s resolution people make. SIU Medicine registered dietitians say it may be the wrong resolution to choose. While losing weight for your overall health is a great goal to have, most people go about it the wrong way. As losing weight is the result of a behavior change, it is not enough to proclaim that you are going to lose weight in 2020. Instead it takes preparation, accountability, structure and focus to eat healthier. The first step in this process is acknowledging that making these shifts in mindset is the first step to weight loss. The process of

Weight loss: It’s the number one New Year’s resolution people make. SIU Medicine registered dietitians say it may be the wrong resolution to choose. While losing weight for your overall health is a great goal to have, most people go about it the wrong way. As losing weight is the result of a behavior change, it is not enough to proclaim that you are going to lose weight in 2020. Instead it takes preparation, accountability, structure and focus to eat healthier. The first step in this process is acknowledging that making these shifts in mindset is the first step to weight loss. The process of

Weight loss: It’s the number one New Year’s resolution people make. SIU Medicine registered dietitians say it may be the wrong resolution to choose. While losing weight for your overall health is a great goal to have, most people go about it the wrong way. As losing weight is the result of a behavior change, it is not enough to proclaim that you are going to lose weight in 2020. Instead it takes preparation, accountability, structure and focus to eat healthier. The first step in this process is acknowledging that making these shifts in mindset is the first step to weight loss. The process of

Weight loss: It’s the number one New Year’s resolution people make. SIU Medicine registered dietitians say it may be the wrong resolution to choose. While losing weight for your overall health is a great goal to have, most people go about it the wrong way. As losing weight is the result of a behavior change, it is not enough to proclaim that you are going to lose weight in 2020. Instead it takes preparation, accountability, structure and focus to eat healthier. The first step in this process is acknowledging that making these shifts in mindset is the first step to weight loss. The process of

SIU Medicine is home to the only integrative medicine doctor in the greater Springfield area. Integrative medicine combines “regular” biomedical care with evidence-based therapies from outside the typical realm of what we commonly think of as “medicine.” Examples of this include acupuncture, botanical and herbal medicine, supplements and nutraceuticals, laser therapies, cupping, manual manipulation, bioenergetic work, and other whole-body systems of medicine (like traditional Chinese/Asian medicine, Ayurveda, homeopathy, etc.). What is unique about integrative medicine is the combination of

SIU Medicine is home to the only integrative medicine doctor in the greater Springfield area. Integrative medicine combines “regular” biomedical care with evidence-based therapies from outside the typical realm of what we commonly think of as “medicine.” Examples of this include acupuncture, botanical and herbal medicine, supplements and nutraceuticals, laser therapies, cupping, manual manipulation, bioenergetic work, and other whole-body systems of medicine (like traditional Chinese/Asian medicine, Ayurveda, homeopathy, etc.). What is unique about integrative medicine is the combination of

SIU Medicine is home to the only integrative medicine doctor in the greater Springfield area. Integrative medicine combines “regular” biomedical care with evidence-based therapies from outside the typical realm of what we commonly think of as “medicine.” Examples of this include acupuncture, botanical and herbal medicine, supplements and nutraceuticals, laser therapies, cupping, manual manipulation, bioenergetic work, and other whole-body systems of medicine (like traditional Chinese/Asian medicine, Ayurveda, homeopathy, etc.). What is unique about integrative medicine is the combination of

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Nearly 13,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year, but the disease is preventable. Cervical cancer is actually the easiest gynecologic cancer to prevent. Prevention can be achieved with vaccination and appropriate screening. There are two screening tests that can help prevent or detect cervical cancer early. Pap test (pap smear): Tests for cell changes on the cervix that might become cervical cancer if not treated appropriately. HPV test: Tests for the human papillomavirus, which can lead to cell changes. Almost all