Articles by Mike Rhodes

By: Dawn Brand Fluhler for IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital— Muncie, IN—Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in America; in fact, obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States, surpassed only by cigarette smoking. These statistics are alarming and are part of the reason a growing number of people are reaching out for help with weight loss. In fact, According to the Indiana Healthy Weight Initiative, approximately two thirds or 65 percent of Indiana’s adults are…

By: Dawn Brand Fluhler and Rev. Will Grinstead for IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital— Muncie, IN—Self-care is essential as many people are over-scheduled, trying to move at a faster pace with both career and personal expectations. Intentional care for oneself through something relaxing or rejuvenating is a critical part of overall wellbeing. Anything that helps people develop stronger connections between the emotional, social, spiritual, and physical aspects of self—recognizing the desire for wholeness—is considered good self-care. A few examples of…

By: Sara Eutsler— Anderson, IN—Since 2005, Lookworthy has been pampering and transforming clients as Anderson’s premiere medspa-only facility. What started as a small permanent cosmetics business has grown into a thriving full-service spa offering a mix of traditional and cutting-edge services. Clients have long enjoyed the wide selection of results-driven facials, peels and relaxing massages alongside an ever-growing list of innovative skincare and body services. The menu currently includes the celebrity favorite HydraFacial MD, microneedling, dermaplaning, radio frequency, IPL hair…

By: Mike Rhodes— In 2013, Muncie Dentist Greg Pyle began implementing the TruDenta® pain relief system to treat patients experiencing issues with recurring headaches and migraines. The TruDenta® system was born from the Sports Medicine Industry and much research was put into developing the unique pain relief system. TruDenta® is a drug-free, needle-free, and pain-free system to provide long-lasting pain relief. The life-changing, therapeutic treatments have been 95% effective in patients suffering from the painful symptoms of chronic headaches, migraines, TMJ/TMD, and…

By: Kristen McConnell— Muncie, IN—The YMCA of Muncie has a long standing presence in Muncie and Delaware County with a promise to strengthen the foundations of our community. The Y has been a catalyst in moving our community towards a healthier lifestyle through youth wellness initiatives in our after school programs, chronic disease prevention and Access for All, membership assistance designed to remove financial barriers. The Y’s group exercise classes are a great way to participate in an instructor led…