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Help your brain reinterpret pain
When it comes to managing chronic pain, we often focus only on the anatomical. We want a diagnosis; we want to know what’s wrong; we want to fix it with a pill, an injection or even surgery. But chronic pain is not only anatomical. It is a sensation interpreted by the brain, but not always correctly. You may feel as though your muscle is...
Read MoreA Medicare needs assessment takes just a half hour
The Medicare Annual Enrollment period is from October 1 through December 7. So, why think about it now? If you already have a Medicare plan, now is a perfect time to have a needs evaluation. During your coverage review, we’ll go over your needs regarding prescriptions, doctors and hospitals and determine if they still match with the...
Read MoreClean and cover your gutters now to protect your flowerbeds, basement and foundation from summer and fall rains
One of the most satisfying experiences I can have is sitting on my back porch during a thunderstorm and seeing no water overflowing my gutters. Compare that to just a couple of years ago—before I covered my gutters—when I would see Niagara Falls pour over my gutters to the point that I would break out the extension ladder during the...
Read MoreClassic cuts, beard trims and everything in between
The newest business to open in Hinckley is actually a nod to days of yesteryear. Stefanec’s Barber Shop is a classic barbershop in every sense. It is a place where you will see familiar faces, get a consistently great haircut every time, and can opt for an old-fashioned hot towel shave. Located at the corner of Rt. 303 and Ridge Road, the...
Read MoreWhy not consider having your cabinets professionally painted, instead of throwing caution to the wind and buying new?
Spend any amount of time swiping through photos of remodeled kitchens on Pinterest or Houzz, and you might find yourself turning citrus green with envy—or royal blue, canary yellow or any of the other on-trend cabinet colors of the moment. Rare, however, is the homeowner willing to take the financial risk associated with purchasing custom...
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