It’s All About the Information Summer is drawing to a close and school is starting soon. Back to school routines and homework shouldn't mean making memories with your Family has to end! This month's Spotlight on MWR features our very own Marketing Team and how we get info to you, our customers. No matter the event or activity, we want you to be informed! One of our APSU summer interns, Jean Givens, has her very first featured article on page 18. Check out a few local events for you to participate in as we move towards the end of the year. This issue also has info about the remaining ECFT events, easy dinner recipes, Salute Week in Christian County and my all-time favorite sport, hockey! I already have a calendar countdown on my phone to the very first pre-season game at Bridgestone Arena. As always, we love to hear from you and the easiest way for you to connect with us is social media – Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @FortCampbellMWR.
Tara Goodson, Editor mwrlifeeditor@fortcampbellmwr.com
Editors Tara Goodson Jenelle Grewell CynDe Clack
Contributors
Jean Givens Katie Lopez Monica Ruggley TJ Weekly Dr. Christine R. Wenrick
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Stay Connected More ways to get MWR information.
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Christian County Salute Week Chili Cook-off moves to Saturday.
Publisher
Creative ink
Creative Director Sears Hallett
Advertising 931-801-4531 sales@creativeinktn.com
Photography CynDe Clack Jenelle Grewell Paula Hallett Christian County Chamber Hockey Saves Roxy Regional Theatre Shutterstock pg: 3, 10, 18, 20, 21 Thinkstock pg 15, 16
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ECFT Will you get a medal?
10 Hockey Saves Nice save!
15 Easy Dinner Recipes New inspiration and quick meals.
18 Paint the Town Local events this month.
20 Sleep Disorders Connection between dental health and sleep.
21 Spouse Leadership Training Free three day seminar.
Disclaimers: Fort Campbell’s MWR Life Magazine is a monthly magazine produced by the Fort Campbell MWR Marketing Department under the authority of AR 215-1. Facilities and activities publicized are open to authorized patrons.The mention or appearance of commercial advertisers, commercial sponsors and/or their logos does not constitute endorsement by the Federal Government. The information in this issue is current at the time of publication; activities and events are subject to change. MWR Marketing is located at 5663 Screaming Eagle Blvd, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. For more information, call 270.798.7535. Visit www.campbell.armymwr.com. 24hr. event line - 270-798-3172 www.facebook.com/fortcampbellmwr
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Spotlight on MWR
By Tara Goodson By Becki Mastrian
Over the last year and a half, you may have noticed a few changes with how information is distributed by the MWR Marketing Team. The mostly “behind the scenes” team of seven regular staff members, an occasional college intern and a couple of great people from other MWR areas are responsible for creating, publicizing and distributing information about MWR programs, activities and events at Fort Campbell. Did you know there are over 100 pieces and parts to Fort Campbell MWR? Whew! That is a lot of things to help educate and entertain our Soldiers, Families, Retirees and Civilians. The two most noticeable changes include the additional outdoor electronic
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marquees that have been installed throughout the gated community, and the flat screen indoor digital monitors (they look like TVs) that have been installed at over 60 buildings on post. You can get small snippets of information on the large outdoor digital signs, usually while you are waiting at a traffic signal. The indoor digital monitors have more detail and both of these types of signs rotate the information in a loop repeatedly. The outdoor signs go off at 9 p.m. with a goodnight message. The outdoor marquees can be found at Gates 1, 3, 4, 7, and 10, Cole Park Commons, and the Town Center. No matter where you are on post, you can glance up and discover information. Our
graphic illustrator works closely with MWR’s IT department to ensure the digital signs are working in a consistent, clear manner. We share events hosted by MWR and non-MWR activities that are of interest to our patrons stationed at Fort Campbell. The digital monitors have been a long anticipated project for us. With the gradual transition to fewer printed paper flyers and posters, we were very excited to bring this medium to you! Monitors can be found in the majority of MWR buildings, typically near the reception/lobby areas. Not only will you find info by going into our buildings, but we worked closely with our partners on Fort Campbell to install the monitors in a few non-MWR
facilities. You can see our screens at the Post Office, Flo’s Dining Facility in the hospital, in the Town Center Pharmacy, the ASYMCA, and the Byrd and LaPointe clinics, among other locations. The information on the monitors varies between local events and national news. We’ve even included a weather app and fun additional features. I love that we are able to work with new technology to share information with everyone. Next time you see one, why not check out what is featured? In addition to the digital monitors and marquees, we’ve increased our presence in the online world. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram, along with our tried and true Facebook page. All of our information is public and Family friendly! We share last minute give-a-ways of concert tickets and offers only on social media. If you don’t follow us, you are missing great things! In the past two years, we’ve given free tickets to Titans football games, Predators hockey games, concert offers at Bridgestone Arena, the Amphitheatre at Fontanel, and the Ryman, among other locations. You can find us by searching for Fort Campbell MWR on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For those patrons that want to read our fantastic “MWR Life” magazine but getting one isn’t convenient, we recently started a blog. You can find us at
www.campbell.armymwr.com
fortcampbellmwrlife.com. Blog posts include “MWR Life” articles and items of interest that do not make the magazine deadline. We link articles to our Facebook page throughout the month to make it easy for you to find. The magazine is mailed to every home on post and we have blue boxes throughout Fort Campbell for easy pick up. Did you know we have been producing this magazine for FREE since 2006? It is sponsored by a local publisher and does not cost MWR a single penny to print for you. You can find information in other ways, too! Our Public Relations Office, located at the new SRP site (old commissary) is staffed from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. daily, except during lunch from 11:30 a.m. -12:00 noon. You can stop by the office or call (270) 798-7535 to have all your MWR questions answered by the staff there. If you can’t make it during operational hours, please give our 24 hour recorded information line a call at (270) 798-3172. It’s updated once a week with current activities for you to enjoy. We still have our electronic newsletter that is sent once a week and a text club that you can enroll in for people that like info sent directly to them instead of seeking it out. Videos are uploaded to YouTube and Facebook and we host a local radio show on 1400 AM WJZM every Friday. All this, plus our newly redesigned website, campbell.armymwr.com make information easy to find and easy to receive. Stay connected with Fort Campbell MWR!
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Salute Saturday in Hopkinsville
In the Know
By Katie Lopez
One of the traditional events in Christian County, the Chili Cook-Off presented by Rogers Group, returns again this year on August 29 in downtown Hopkinsville! For more than 20 years, the Chili Cook-Off has been the signature Salute to the Military Families at Fort Campbell. The idea to host an official Salute Week began as an effort of the local Board of Realtors and was a one day event held at the former Pennyrile Mall, now known as Bradford Square Mall. In the subsequent years, Salute Week has taken on a life of its own. With elements such as the Military Affairs Committee Gala, Ladies Luncheon and Tour of Homes, and the Chili Cook-Off - Salute Week has become a week long opportunity for the Christian County community to embrace Fort Campbell and to remind Soldiers and Families that we appreciate their service and sacrifice. The Chili Cook-Off and static display has been a proud component of Salute Week for years. Ruff Park Complex served as the initial site for the event, which was later moved to the Western Kentucky Fairgrounds. In 2007, the Chili Cook-Off and static display returned to Salute Week after a five year absence. The venue had changed once again and the 2007 event was known as Freedom Friday in downtown Hopkinsville.
In recent years, deployments have required greater flexibility in planning as the community has attempted to salute the troops while many are overseas fighting the Global War on Terrorism. In fact, the 2003 Salute Week was cancelled due to the 101st Airborne Division’s deployment to Afghanistan. Yet the spirit of our community continues and Christian County has held Salute Week nearly every year for two decades.
We’ve made that commitment because we recognize that we owe it to the Families that sacrifice so much. While the Chili Cook-Off has been held on the Friday prior to the Hopkinsville YMCA Trot for the Troops in September for the past few years, this year’s event will be held on the last Saturday of August. The idea to move the Chili Cook-Off from a Friday to a Saturday was to better suit the needs of the military Families at Fort Campbell and increase participation in this year’s event. Last year there were over 34 chili teams that participated and we look forward to hosting even more this year as we expand our location in downtown Hopkinsville. With over $5,000 in prizes up for grabs, this year’s competition will prove to be bigger than ever. While we invite military Families to come out and enjoy the great activities that will be happening that day, we hope to see members of military units participating in the Chili Cook-Off Brigade Challenge. For every military team that participates, their Brigade will receive $100 (up to $1,000) towards their MWR unit fund to use for on post events such as Organizational Days. With free registration for military teams, we are sure to see some great competitors this year.
Teams will begin setting up their booths at 9 a.m. and begin cooking at 11 a.m. For those with children attending the Saturday Salute Chili Cook-Off, we will have a special kids zone presented by Brymak & Associates complete with bouncers and face painting starting at noon. If the chili gets a little spicy we’ve got the perfect spot for military members and their Families to cool off - the Patriot Chevrolet military appreciation tent will have ice cold beverages and a spot to kick back and relax. Beginning at 4 p.m., the Chili Cook-Off teams will start serving samples to attendees. Military members and their Families receive free entrance to the sampling. Additionally, the 101st Airborne Division Band will be performing on the main stage to help us start off a great evening filled with refreshments, tunes, and chili. At 7:15 p.m. make your way over to the main stage for the announcement of the winners for the Salute Saturday Chili Cook-Off. With a $1,000 Grand Prize and bragging rights for the year, we know our competitors will be anxious to see if they take home one of the six prize categories of the day (Grand Prize, 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, 4th Place, and Best Theme). Be sure to stick around until it gets dark, because our Saturday Salute will finish with a fireworks display you don’t want to miss. We look forward to seeing you at the Salute Saturday Chili Cook-Off on August 29. For additional information about the Saturday Salute Chili Cook-Off visit www.christiancountychamber.com or call (270) 885-9096.
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ECFT
Will You Earn a Medal? By TJ Weekly
You still have time to earn your 2015 Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour (ECFT) medal! Completion of four events will earn you a bronze medal and there are 5 remaining events left in the four months before this year’s ECFT is in the books. We’ve had a great time this year, with a few fun new events added to the schedule - our first ever Glow Run and Color Run plus a few favorites from past years, such as the Warrior Challenge and Mud Run and the USO 10 Miler! Fitness can be fun and we hope you have enjoyed the group warm-ups, the
DJ and the variety we have brought to you in 2015. Here’s the list of remaining events for 2015: August 22 Functional Fitness Fort Campbell September 12 Trot for the Troops 10K, 5K, 1M Fun Run Hopkinsville September 19 Wellness Walk Fort Campbell (alternate choice for September only) October 17 Go Commando Half Marathon, 10 K, 5K and Fun Run Clarksville November 14 Fitness Finale Fort Campbell What do you want to see on the schedule next year? You can send us your suggestions at www.campbell.armymwr.com/us/campbell/programs/eagle-challenge-fitness-tour/ and use the “email us” option on the page. You can also use the link if you are missing an event, or need to change something you’ve already registered for that is hosted on Fort Campbell.
Don’t forget that the 2015 ECFT Awards Ceremony and reception will be held in the early evening on Friday, November 20, so mark your calendars now! Everyone who has earned a medal will be able to get it at the awards ceremony – and there are healthy refreshments as well! For additional information, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Game Time
By Tara Goodson
It’s no secret I am a huge hockey fan. I am in mourning from May to September, until I can hear the sound of a stick connecting with the puck and watch players hit the boards on the ice. I found a kindred spirit when I sat down to interview Jax Andrews of Hockey Saves, Inc. According to their website ‘HOCKEY SAVES’ is a play on words which caught on to an accidental project after discovering how helpful the game of ice hockey can be for people. “Saves” are a good thing in the hockey world.....You know, “Nice save” or “Did you see that save?”...”He saved the game” The game itself “saves” many people. HOCKEY is like noodle soup for the soul...from this, a simple idea emerged... What better way to thank a Soldier?’ The whole idea started after Jax and a few fellow New Yorkers wanted to say “thank you” to military after 9/11 and has grown from there. A few pick-up games in the Fort Benning area has turned into a nationwide organization that is headquartered in Nashville with affiliates stretching from east to west. “Why Nashville?” is one of the first questions I asked Jax at her office in Franklin, Tennessee. Her automatic response was, “Why not Nashville?” She went on to explain with the continued growth of hockey’s fan base and the proximity to Fort Campbell, Nashville made the most sense. Jax obviously researched the area prior to committing to this location. Her
knowledge of middle Tennessee’s cost of living and the rate of Soldiers leaving the military and staying in this area was on point. With two ice rinks within driving distance, there is plenty of opportunity to put on pads and strap on skates for a little hockey therapy. What initially started as a way for players to grab ice time has evolved to an organization that allows Soldiers and their Families to heal. Jax, the players, and their Families truly believe Hockey Saves. Since 2013, the organization has been able to allow participants ice time with their favorite professional players, receive donated tickets to professional games, had a chance to get on the ice at the 2015 Winter Classic in Washington, D.C. this year, play in tournaments, send care packages to deployed Soldiers, and most importantly become members of a hockey Family. Jax’s commitment to her hockey Family is apparent by the way her eyes light up and how she knows the names of all the players, their Spouses and children that attend the games for registered players on Sundays at Ford Ice Center. She knows
birthdates, who’s having medical problems, who is deploying and who is returning from a deployment. Pretty impressive considering Jax doesn’t have a strong tie with the military. She saw a need and set her mind on making it happen. Make it happen, she does. Ice time, equipment, and operational costs are taken care of by donations and gifts to the organization. As a non-profit, this aspect is essential to operations. Networking, promoting, marketing and reaching out to establish new branches is done by Jax and a rotating crew of volunteers. Part of Hockey Saves mission is to assist transitioning Soldiers by giving them a taste of working in a corporate civilian environment. Due to the nature of the military world, Jax is familiar with volunteers rotating in and out of the offices. Whether a Soldier discovers the corporate world is for him or not, Jax is there with an ear and advice. She encourages all Soldiers and Family members to take advantage of resources available to them through the military, but knows occasionally a different perspective can help. No matter the vision, a shared love of hockey is what makes Hockey Saves a successful organization. You can be a beginning skater, or a well-seasoned one. You can have equipment, or be in need, it doesn’t matter. Just get on the ice. If you are interested in finding more out about Hockey Saves, Inc. visit their site at www.hockeysaves.us or find them on social media by searching their hashtag, #hockeyplayersunite.
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In the Kitchen
What’s For Dinner? By Monica Ruggley Does any of this sound familiar? The hectic week at work, shuffling kids to after school activities, studying for college classes or maybe you haven’t felt up to the task of braving the Commissary because it is pay day. For those days that we just can’t summon our inner Julia Child, it is always helpful to have some tried and true delish meals that are easy to throw together with little effort. So let us all take a collective sigh, easy into the end of summer fun, and welcome back having to do the adult things in life.
Shakshuka Who said you can’t do breakfast for dinner? Well tonight we are breaking the rules with this Israeli breakfast dish that translates deliciously into a quick dinner. This recipe is easily modified to fit your taste or what you have available in your fridge. Both Paleo and vegetarian approved. Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil • 1⁄2 medium brown or white onion, peeled and diced 1 clove garlic, minced • 1 medium green or red bell pepper, chopped 2 tbsp tomato paste • 1 tsp chili powder (mild)1 tsp cumin • 1 tsp paprika 4 cups ripe diced tomatoes, or 2 cans (14 oz. each) diced tomatoes 1 tsp paprika • Pinch of cayenne pepper (to taste) • 5-6 eggs Pinch of sugar (optional, to taste) • Salt and pepper to taste 1 ⁄2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley (optional) Directions: Heat a deep, large skillet or sauté pan on medium. Warm olive oil in the pan. Add chopped onion, sauté for a few minutes until the onion begins to soften. Add garlic and continue to sauté. Add the bell pepper, sauté for 5-7 minutes over medium until softened. Add tomatoes and tomato paste to pan, stir till blended. Add spices and sugar, stir well, and allow mixture to simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes till it starts to reduce. Taste the mixture and spice it according to your preferences. Add salt and pepper to taste, more sugar for a sweeter sauce, or more cayenne pepper for a spicier shakshuka. Crack the eggs, one at a time, directly over the tomato mixture, making sure to space them evenly over the sauce. I usually place 4-5 eggs around the outer edge and 1 in the center. The eggs will cook “over easy” style on top of the tomato sauce. Cover the pan. Allow mixture to simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked and the sauce has slightly reduced. Garnish with the chopped parsley, if desired.
Summer Pasta This simple pasta recipe only requires 6 ingredients. By the time you have finished making your pasta, your sauce will be ready to go. Add some pre-cooked chicken strips for extra protein. This is particularly good on a day you don’t want to turn on the oven. Ingredients: 1 box of pasta – mini bowtie is a favorite • 1 lb of bacon or half a pound of pancetta 1 to 2 cups of white wine or chicken broth • 1 can of garbanzo beans 1 can of diced tomatoes (or fresh ones if you have them on hand) 2 cups of shredded parmesan cheese Directions: Boil pasta in salty water and drain once tender. Fry bacon or pancetta in a sauce pan. Once crispy remove meat from pan and remove all but 2 teaspoons of fat. Deglaze the pan by adding in 1-2 cups chicken broth or wine to hot pan. Drain your cans of diced tomatoes and garbanzo beans. Pour them onto the sauce. Pour sauce over pasta and mix well. Add bacon and parmesan cheese to top.
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Spicy Spaghetti There are few things simpler than a pasta dish when you just can’t pull a full meal together. Use a few pantry staples and you have yourself a delish dinner that is sure to please your Family. Add a simple green salad and enjoy. Ingredients: 1 package spicy ground sausage (or regular sausage/turkey/ground beef if you don’t like spicy) 1 jar of red pepper and garlic spaghetti sauce • 1 box of spaghetti noodles 1 bell pepper (I prefer the red ones) • 1 small onion • clove of garlic parmesan cheese • red pepper flakes, salt and pepper Directions: Cook noodles according to package. In a separate pan sauté spicy sausage. Add salt and pepper to meat to taste. Once meat is close to being cooked, add diced onion, garlic and pepper. Once meat is fully cooked and veggies are cooked to taste, add sauce. Add more salt and pepper if needed. Add more red pepper if needed to taste. Let sauce come to a nice low simmer. Add a little cheese to sauce. Simmer for 20 minutes and pour over pasta.
Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls This one pot meal makes serving a warm dinner quick and simple. Serve over some rice, or add more water to make a soup. Comfort food doesn’t get more uncomplicated than this. Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef • 1 large onion, chopped • 1 small head cabbage, chopped 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce ½ cup water • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 teaspoons salt • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions: Heat a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot Dutch oven until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add cabbage, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, garlic, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Cover Dutch oven, reduce heat, and simmer until cabbage is tender, about 30 minutes.
Crab Cakes Need to make a great impression but are lacking time? If you have twenty minutes and just four ingredients you can pull this meal together. Pair it up with a simple side salad or your favorite steamed vegetables and this seemingly high maintenance meal instantly becomes a reality. Ingredients: 1 cup of boiling water • 1 pkg (6 oz) favorite cornbread stuffing mix • 3 eggs 2 cans (6 oz each) crabmeat, drained, flaked • ¼ cup butter • 1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges Directions: Add boiling water to stuffing mix; stir just until moistened. Let stand 5 min. Beat eggs in large bowl. Add crabmeat; mix lightly. Stir in stuffing. Shape into 6 patties. Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add patties; cook 5 min. on each side or until heated through and lightly browned on both sides. Serve with lemon wedges.
Antipasti Board Antipasto (plural antipasti) means “before the meal” and is the traditional first course of an Italian meal. Traditional antipasto includes meats and cheeses, and vegetables in oil or pickled in vinegar. Fruits and crackers or breads can be added. This is a Friday night special that couldn’t be easier to put together. This can be assembled any way you like, but here are some suggestions to get you started. Ingredients: 2 types of cheese: brie and parmesan • 2 types of cold cuts: salami and prosciutto Assorted olives: Kalamata and green • Fresh or dried fruits: figs and apricots Sliced bread or crackers
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Let’s Paint the Town
Down the Block
By Jean Givens
Just because summer vacation is over doesn’t mean the fun has to end. August is known as “Back to School” month, but did you know that it is also Family Fun month? Well, we did and we have a host of fun things to look forward to. The Family Fun isn’t just through August, but into September as well. So grab your calendars, save the dates, and let’s paint the town! It’s the first of the month, and how about a Family hike Saturday, August 1 is the day to do it. The length of the hike is from 0.5-3 miles and varies from easy to moderate terrain in our beautiful Kentucky. It’s free to go. Bring a hiking stick, water, and dress for the weather. For more about time and location, or to register, call the naturalist office at (800) 325-1711 or email rebeccae.clark@ky.gov. Registration must be done a week prior to the event. No worries if hiking through nature is not your forte, we have more. Hopkinsville hosts a Teen Extravaganza July 31-August 2. They begin with a workshop and a get together on Friday. Saturday there will be a basketball tournament and a barbeque. The whole weekend leads up to the 4th Annual Mr. & Miss Hopkinsville Pride Scholarship Pageant on Sunday evening. For more details, prices, or to register your student, call (270) 719-1042 or visit www.mccombsentertainment.com.
If you plan on being in the Clarksville area, be sure to stop by Liberty Park to finish out the Summer Concert Series. The music is live and the concert is free. Also, since August is National Picnic month, you can bring a picnic dinner for the Family. After work on Friday, August 7, why don’t you pick up your Family, get your favorite picnic foods, and meet us at Liberty Park at 6:30 p.m.! The beat doesn’t have to stop there. Mark your calendar for the August 29 for the Hopkinsville Drum Circle. It will be at Riverfront Park at 6 p.m. Bring your drums, chairs, and Family and drum to the beat.
The Roxy Regional Theatre is also on the musical track in August. The cast will be putting on Music Man from mid-July until August 10. It’s the tale of Harold Hill, a slick traveling salesman who tricks River City residents into buying instruments and he doesn’t even know what’s what. Meredith Wilson’s The Music Man is great Family fun entertainment. For times, ticket prices, or booking, visit www.roxyregionaltheatre.org. Don’t forget that Wednesday and Thursday performances are buy one ticket, get one tickets free for military Families! The main stage isn’t the only thing that will be lit up in August. The big screen is bright during Movies in the Park. There will be free showings at Liberty Park, August 15 and 29, as well as Hopkinsville at Westside Park on August 8. Showings begin at dusk, so make it a movie night.
Is your Family all about festivals? Well, we’ve got those too! Just outside of Hopkinsville the Kelly “Little Green Men Day” Festival will be underway August 21 and 22. If you or your children believe we are not alone in this universe, then this is the festival you all will want to attend. Carnival rides, games, arts & crafts, and…food! Admission is zero, zilch, nada, FREE! Save some fun for the festivals in September as well. Clarksville’s Riverfest is September 10 -12.
Oak Grove’s Butterfly Festival is September 26. Mark your calendars! Don’t just sit at home bored with your Family waiting for your favorite TV series to come back. Get up, get out, and celebrate Family Fun Month! You won’t regret the memories you’ll make with your Family
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SLEEP? WHAT’S THAT?!
Health & Beauty
By Dr. Christine R. Wenrick Sleep and its role in the quality of your life… Have you ever thought about the value of sleep and the impact lack of sleep has on one’s life? By definition, the word “sleep” means a period of rest for the body and mind, during which consciousness is suspended and bodily functions are partially interrupted; also described as a behavioral state, with characteristic immobile posture and diminished but readily reversible sensitivity to external stimuli. Wow! Sounds very complex, doesn’t it? Proper sleep is so vital to one’s health that without a proper sleep pattern one’s quality of life is diminished. Regular amounts of sleep are vital to your health, happiness, social life and success. Someone suffering from a sleep disorder may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms:
If you or anyone you know suffers from these symptoms it might be time to have a consultation with a sleep specialist. The majority of people with sleep disturbances clench and grind their teeth in search of proper air. Many times this habit known as “Bruxism” goes unnoticed. It is very common for people to have anatomical constriction associated with breathing. As a result, the brain tells the teeth to grind together and move around in order to widen the space for air to pass through. Some causes of constricted airway space include:
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Whiplash/Neck trauma
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Sleepwalks or talks in sleep
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Missing back teeth
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Has frequent nightmares
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Under developed mandible (lower jaw)
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Poor concentration
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Overly large tongue
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Behavioral problems in school
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Narrow maxilla (upper jaw)
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Memory problems
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Facial trauma
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Most people treated with TMJ disorders almost always present with sleep disorders as well. The body will do whatever it has to in order to breathe in air. This normally includes clenching and grinding the teeth to find a path for air to pass through, sleeping on one’s side or tossing and turning while asleep. Posturing the neck and lower jaw forward are also common habits people have in order to open the airway space near the back of the throat. Breathing through the mouth is also a very good sign that someone suffers from an airway constriction and a sleep disorder. A receded lower jaw (mandible) with a large overjet of the upper front teeth normally appears in people who have sleep disturbances and can usually be detected in very young children. Treatment for sleep disorders can vary depending on the accuracy of the diagnosis. Many people with sleep disorders benefit from orthotic sleep appliances that fit securely over the teeth. Other methods of treatment may be beneficial as well depending on the results of a professional sleep study. A complete dental evaluation of how the teeth occlude together along with a TMJ examination will aid in a complete and proper diagnosis of most types of sleep disorders. With today’s diagnostic imaging technology along with a thorough clinical evaluation many people are living life better than ever before simply by solving airway obstruction problems. Pay close attention to the symptoms mentioned above and if you or your loved ones suffer from any form of sleep disturbance I recommend you seek a consultation and evaluation. A well trained dentist who focuses on TMJ and airway space disorders is a great starting point!
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In the Community Military Spouses are known for actively and readily engaging the needs of their military community; however, with frequent relocations or extended separations it can be difficult for military Spouses to engage with their civilian communities. The Military Spouse Leadership Program is an initiative of the Christian County Military Affairs Committee in which Spouses of service members stationed at Fort Campbell will connect, grow and succeed in Christian County, Kentucky. The program offers two courses in order to accommodate varying time commitments. The first course is the Military Spouse Leadership Seminar. This seminar is a three day workshop that allows participants to see various aspects of Christian County they may previously not have experienced. Participants will learn more about the community and what it offers, as well as strengthen leadership skills. This unique learning program serves to open the minds and hearts of each participant to perspectives and issues that surround and face the Christian County community. The program is integrated with leadership building, skill development, and a sense of community ownership throughout this learning opportunity. During the three day seminar, participants will learn more about Christian County’s agriculture, education system,
Christian County Offers Leadership Training for Military Spouses By Katie Lopez and arts & heritage. The seminar is free and lunch Engagement Academy. This course is one year in will be provided. length and immediately follows the three day Once a participant has graduated from seminar. This program will take participants a step the three day seminar, he or she is then eligible to above the initial introduction to the community and participate in the Military Spouse Community empower Spouses to connect with Christian County. Participants in the Academy will be actively involved in community events and organizations. Spouses who participate in this program will receive skills and experience for a professional resume, opportunities to interact with Christian County community leaders, exclusive opportunities & priority invitations to community activities and events, lasting professional relationships and friendships, as well as leadership and volunteer opportunities within the Christian County Chamber of Commerce and network. Applications are currently being accepted for the program which will begin this October. The program is free and open to all military Spouses of active duty and retired service members. The application deadline is September 7, 2015. To request an information packet and application, please contact Katie Lopez at (270) 885-9096 or klopez@christiancountychamber.com