Archive for 2019
A Team Approach to Weight Loss By Leslie Rusch-Bayer
Weight loss and obesity continue to be problems for women. Even though women have many concerns regarding health, we tend to rationalize negative symptoms as ‘normal’ due to lack of time, cost, concern, and knowledge. It is becoming more common to blame age or family history for new problems, instead of looking to see how lifestyle modifications may improve…
Read MoreFreedom from bladder leaks and incontinence
Enjoy freedom from bladder leaks and incontinence. The Couri Center has a simple solution for Urinary Incontinence. The EMSELLA chair is the first device of its kind–strengthening your pelvic floor muscles similar to 11,200 Kegel exercises! EMSELLA is a nonsurgical and noninvasive FDA cleared treatment for Urinary Incontinence. TYPES OF URINARY INCONTINENCE: Urinary incontinence is…
Read MoreCBD: Why Quality Matters! By Hope Placher, PA-C, MMS
It seems to be the norm to see CBD shops on nearly every street corner. With the market boom of CBD, it can be overwhelming to know if what you’re purchasing is a quality product. At the Couri Center, we proudly carry a line of CBD products from ECS Therapeutics. ECS Therapeutics provides the first…
Read MoreThe Magic Behind the Couri Center By Dr. Michele Couri, MD, FACOG, ABIHM
Recently, the Couri Center was awarded for the 3rd consecutive year, Peoria’s Best of the Best Award for Obstetrics and Gynecology. We were genuinely honored and humbled to accept this award. Even though the plaque states, Dr. Michele Couri, as the recipient, I must say that it is truly my staff and our patients that…
Read MoreHearty Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash and Quinoa
Hearty Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash and Quinoa is one of my favorite soups and anyone who’s tried it, has requested the recipe. Besides being gluten free, it’s a vitamin-packed comfort food that is perfect for the cold winter months. Bonus: it re-heats well, so make a double batch, you’ll be glad you did! Ingredients…
Read MoreWhat’s All the BEEF About? By Leslie Rusch-Bayer, RD, LDN, CPT
As a Registered Dietitian, I often have patients asking about different varieties of food. New foods hit the grocery store shelves every day, each one claiming to be “healthier” than the last. But are these foods so powerful that they will change health? Ultimately, patients need to be given the proper information so they can…
Read MoreLet’s Talk About HPV By Alexandra Mathern, MD
If you have seen a gynecologist since 2011, you likely have been tested for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) at the time of your pap smear. The virus was first discovered in 1956, but it was not until 1986 that two specific subtypes of the virus were linked to cervical cancer. Currently, there are over 200…
Read MoreOB/GYN Physician, Peoria, IL Private Practice
OB/GYN Physician Peoria, IL Private Practice Full-Time Relocation Assistance Sign-on Bonus No OB Call Work/Life Balance Tired of the demands of being on-call/delivering babies? Looking for an excellent base salary with work/life balance? Desire proximity to a big city? Join the Couri Center! Successful Gynecology-only boutique practice; No…
Read Moreginger roasted pumpkin + quinoa salad w/ mint, chilli + lime
ginger roasted pumpkin + quinoa salad w/ mint, chilli + lime recipe Compliments of MyDarlingLemonThyme.com Ingredients (serves 2-4 or more as a side) 1 kg piece of pumpkin 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger 2 green or red chilies, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup…
Read MoreOsteoporosis: How to Prevent a Silent Killer By Deborah Collins, PA-C
Every year more than 200 million people will suffer from Osteoporosis, and 3 million new US cases will be diagnosed. In fact, half of all adults 50 years and older, are at risk of breaking a bone and should be screened before they require medication. The reason Osteoporosis is often overlooked is because there are…
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