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Months that begin on a Sunday always have a Friday the 13th in them.
Reindeer like to eat bananas.
Dad & Daughter Hike at Arboretum older daughter. Wear clothes will be served (before or afappropriate to the weather ter?) the hike. and boots or good shoes for outdoor walking. This is a free event but donations toward support of UT The hike will be led by for- Arboretum Society events ester Jeff Holt. The hike is and programs ae welcome. sponsored by the UT Arbore- To learn more about the Artum Society. Come to the UT boretum Society, go to www. This is a great winter occa- Arboretum parking lot, 901 S. utarboretumsociety.org. For sion to get some outdoor Illinois Avenue in Oak Ridge more information on the proexercise with your young or at 9:00 a.m. Refreshments gram, call 483-3571. Are you looking for an opportunity to spend some father-daughter quality time outdoors? Come out to the University of Tennessee Arboretum for a fun, short trail hike (1 to 1.5 hours) on Saturday February 20th.
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Auction to Send Teens to World Day Save the date for March 6th to auction to raise money to be for a great action and a great able to attend this life changing pilgrimage that is expected cause! to draw close to a million youth St. Joseph Catholic Church from around the globe. Hwy 62 in Norris will be holding the auction from 7:30-8:30 In this special event, held durin their Parrish Hall. There will ing the Year of Mercy, Pope be refreshments and enter- Francis reaches out to the international gathering of Cathotainment as well. lic youth who have made the The purpose of the auction is pilgrimage to deepen their to help send three dedicated faith in Christ. Inspired by the and faithful young women who Pope’s challenge to, “Carry have been diligently fundrais- with you the flame of Christ’s ing in hopes of having the merciful love – as Saint John honor and privilege of attend- Paul II said – in every sphere ing World Youth Day (WYD) of your daily life and to the very ends of the earth.” The 2016 in Krakow, Poland. days will be filled with spiritual Rebecca McDonald-Harber, events and end with a special 19, Paley Perry, 17, and Sloan mass from Pope Francis. Perry, 16 of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church have been mak- The young ladies are still ing crafts, baking goods, and seeking donations for items gathering some terrific items to auction.
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The name Wendy was made up for the book “Peter Pan.”
Learn to Play Bridge in a Day The secret is out. You CAN learn to play bridge in a day! Saturday, February 27, the Oak Ridge Bridge Club is offering a Learn Bridge in a Day? seminar from 1:00 to 5:30 pm at the Oak Ridge Bridge Center, 120 Randolph Road, in Grove Center. The cost is $20. Kevin Wilson, a pro bridge player, writer and also player, coach and captain of several US Jr. bridge teams, will guide you through the basics of bidding, playing and scoring a game of bridge. Wilson is a featured speaker at national bridge games and regional tournaments around the country. His presentations are concise, informative, easy to understand and humorous. He will keep your attention as he shares his expertise throughout the lesson. He makes sure you do not get lost along the way. You will learn to use bidding boxes instead of speaking your bids aloud. By the end of the afternoon, you will actually play at least four hands of bridge independently. One Oak Ridge teenager who took this course last summer occasionally plays with the regular bridge group. You are never too old or too young to learn bridge.
bridge previously. However, if you played bridge many years ago and feel like you need a refresher on the basics, this is perfect for you too! Even some of us who have played for years picked up handy tips during the afternoon lesson last fall. T his seminar offers
book, the first ever to teach beginners to use the 2/1 bidding system. Ricker, a director and teacher at the Knoxville Bridge Center, will have his book available for purchase at the Oak Ridge Bridge Center during lessons for those who want one. Bring a partner or come alone to be paired with someone.
Oak Ridge hosts regular open games sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays beginning at 10:30 am. Thursan opday is also an open game, portunity to keep y o u r but it begins at 12:30. Bring mind alert and meet n e w your lunch to eat during the friends while learning to play break. Tuesdays is for non-life this fascinating game. Pre-registration is recommended but not required. Contact Evelyn Jackson at (865)386-7308 or Traveltime54@gmail.com to register or ask questions.
Many who complete this workshop continue learning bridge concepts by taking group lessons led by experienced teacher Evelyn Jackson. These beginning bridge lessons begin Thursday, March 3 (just 5 days after the workshop) from 9:30 to noon at the Oak Ridge Bridge Center This seminar was designed for and cost $5 per person. This those who have never played course uses Jim Ricker’s
masters with less than 500 points, and it starts at noon. This is the best opportunity for novices to play bridge. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to game time to pay the $5 per person entry fee and receive your seating assignment. Coffee and light refreshments are available at each game. Contact Club Manager Carol Bond at cbbond@aol.com or by phone at (865)494-0090 if you have questions about the open games. She directs the Monday and Wednesday games. Where else can you get three hours of fun and food with friends Spread the news and come join the fun. Let’s get the secret out!
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You have heard that it was said, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
Matthew 5:43-44
Most American car horns honk in the key of F.
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Children’s Museum International Festival Sat., Feb. 20th Children’s Museum Inter- from cultures around the world national Festival Saturday, at its annual International February 20th Features Inter- Festival on Saturday, Feb. 20.
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Festival. Einstein Simplified, a comedy troupe that Murphy performs with, will close the festival with its improvisational comedy.
Appalachian Exhibit. Fox Hollow Creations will present a basket weaving demonstration there. Children will be invited to
Brookshire Spice of India Dancers, a make and take crafts at craft ture musical and dance entertainment on stage throughout the day, international food and culture booths, and crafts for children to make and take home. The festival will be from 10 am - 4 pm February 20 at the Children’s Museum, 461 West Outer Drive, Oak Ridge.
national Music, Dance, Crafts, Cuisine Shamrock Road, a band specializing in Irish ballads, will The Children’s Museum of be the featured performer for Oak Ridge will present enter- the international event. The tainment, crafts and cuisines family-friendly festival will fea-
Shamrock Road plays many old pub standards and contemporary ballads by such artists as Mary Black, Christy Moore and U2. Two of the band members have lived in Ireland. Bob Morin, on vocals and 12-string guitar, lived in County Tipperary for several years. Steve Reddick, on vocals, banjo and harmonica, attended college in Cork City. Other band members are Mary Tuskan, on vocals, guitar, banjo and mandolin; Jake Alexander, on bass; and Amanda Morgan, on fiddle. Frank Murphy, who hosts an afternoon show on 93.1 WNOX radio, will broadcast live from the International
Knoxville troupe performing Indian classical and folk dances, will be among the performers. Other entertainers will be the Lucia’s Arte Y Pasion Flamenca dancers, the Starving Six German Band, the Secret City Squares square dancing group, SalsaKnox, Latin dance company presenting interactive dance, and International Belly Dancing with Debka. National Martial Arts will present an interactive karate demonstration. The Oak Ridge High School Choir will join the Oak Ridge High School Jazz Band in performing 1940s swing music. Allen McBride on hammered dulcimer will entertain in the
stations during the festival. Children will learn origami at a Japanese booth, as well as other crafts at several International Bazaar booths. Food booths will have dishes available to purchase from Cuba, France, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Norway, and Poland, and sushi will be served. Razzleberry’s Café and Market will offer Polish cuisine, and Mediterranean Delight will serve Middle Eastern dishes. Two food trucks will also offer international selections at the festival, Farm-to-Griddle Crepes and Jamamerican Jerk. (See ‘Museum’ on page 9)
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The average person falls asleep in seven minutes.
ORHS Masquers Present Their Spring Musical: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Oak Ridge High School Masquers, the school’s drama program, will present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the delightful musical, for four performances in
March. The performances are scheduled for Friday, March 4, at 7p.m., and Saturday, March 5 at 2p.m. and 7p.m., and Sunday, March 6, at 2pm at the Oak Ridge Performing Arts Center. Advanced tickets are $7 and are available at the ORHS office and The Ferrell Shop. At the door, tickets will be $10. Under the direction of Dana Wham, who has directed, choreographed, or acted in numerous adult and children productions throughout the region, this year’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat is a complete operetta, with nearly every line sung. Between the volume of costumes, the number of different musical styles and dance numbers, a soaring set, 37 student actors and 20 orchestra performers and 22 back-stage technicians, alongside the beautiful complexity that an Andrew Lloyd We b b e r a n d Tim Rice musical can bring, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will be one of the most ambitious theatrical performances the school has produced. This family-friendly show starts as the Narrators sing about the Biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. Then the stage explodes into a collection of light and sound as Joseph and his many brothers sweep onstage. Jealous of Joseph’s coat, given to him by his father to show that Joseph is his favorite, his brothers
scheme to sell Joseph to the Egyptians. As a slave, Joseph proves to be more than common. He is quickly swept into the Egyptian Pharaoh’s court, where he is placed in charge of preparations for the coming famine. Joseph is now the most powerful man in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh. When the famine pushes Joseph’s brothers to come to Egypt, Joseph has to deal with the very people that sold him into slavery. Masquers is a student-driven extracurricular program at ORHS of 65-plus students supported by community members and teaching staff from departments across the
high school. Past performances have included Oliver!, Guys and Dolls, Harvey, Murder in the Magnolias, and many more. Masquers yearly season showcases a fall play, a spring musical, a night of short sketches, and a murder mystery train dinner in conjunction with the Southern Appalachia Railway Museum.
Barbie’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.
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Magic Flutes & Women of Note; Feb. 27&28 ORCO Concerts You have two choices for the next free performance by the Oak Ridge Community Orchestra: 2:00 pm Saturday, Feb. 27th at the First Baptist Church of Oak Ridge, or 4:00 pm Sunday, Feb. 28th at the Cokesbury United Methodist Church in West Knoxville. The flute magic originates with the Magic Flute Overture by Mozart, and is enhanced by the Concerto for Two Flutes by Johann Quantz. Young maidens get their recognition in Brigg Fair by Delius, and La Damoiselle Élue by Debussy. Continuing with the women of note, the Debussy piece features the Cokesbury Women’s Chorus, with soprano soloists
Kathryn Frady Marvel and Ryan Colbert, whereas the Quantz concerto is performed by Barbara Sparks and Janet Allen. With two options to pick, your chances are orders of magnitude better than winning the Powerball Lottery. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
(1756 – 1791) introduced The Magic Flute opera on September 30, 1791, approximately 2
(1697 – 1773) was an exceptalented flautist, music Community tionally teacher, composer, and flute Orchestra manufacturer. He generated circa 300 flute concertos and Dale over 200 sonatas. Today, he Gedcke is best known for his 1752 publication, On Playing the months before his death. Mo- Flute, a treatise on flute perzart was a dedicated Freema- formance. His Concerto No. 60 for 2 Flutes in D Major (1720 – 1740) offers a rare performance. You will be especially delighted to hear the Baroque style in the first movement performed by flautists, Barbara Sparks and Janet Allen. son. Consequently, this opera shows the influence of that association, with an emphasis It is amazing how Frederick on the number 3, (3 opening Delius composed a beautiful, chords, 3 trials, a key signa- 412-bar masterpiece from a ture of 3 flats, 3 ladies and 3 simple 16-bar folk melody! young boys), a magic flute, The folk song was originally magic bells, a forest monster, collected by Percy Grainger and scenery with a Masonic theme. The plot follows the typical opera romance, with a lot of magical fantasy, and a handsome young prince battling to win a beautiful maiden. In the end, the prince prevails. You will recognize the overture as one that is often performed, because of its enchanting, energetic pace. Johann Joachim Quantz
in 1905. At a music festival in Brigg, North Lincolnshire, Joseph Taylor, an elderly carpenter, came to Grainger’s tent and sang the song for him. Taylor had learned the song from a gypsy. It’s about a young man anticipating meeting his love interest at the fair. Grainger added three stanzas, and shaped the melody into an unaccompanied chorus with tenor soloist. Upon hearing Grainger’s arrangement in 1907, Delius was so impressed with the melody, he used it as the basic theme for his orchestration, Brigg Fair — An English Rhapsody, first performed in 1908. The opening pastoral scene is set by a flute and harp. After 19 bars, the oboe introduces the folksong melody, and the flute responds. Delius works the theme through a diversity of tempos, moods and textures, (See ‘Concerts’ on page 51)
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More people are killed annually by donkeys than airplane crashes.
February is American Heart Month – Go Red for Women! February is American Heart Month, established by an act of Congress in 1963 in collaboration with the American Heart Association (AHA). Every year, the President declares February heart month to promote awareness of heart disease, to assist in raising funds for heart research, and to encourage heart healthy habits. Over the last 50 years, this and other national campaigns against hypertension and smoking have been effective in reducing the overall incidence and prevalence of heart disease in men by 40%, but in women only 25%, likely driven by increased female cigarette consumption over
this time. Women’s heart health in February, receives Special special interest through Guest a campaign “Go Red for Women” sponsored Stephen by the AHA and supTeague, MD porting partners. This campaign encourages all of us to WEAR RED little strain. However after on February 5th in support menopause, women’s risks of women and heart health. catch quickly up with men in the fifth and six decades What is heart disease? It is and develop hypertension one of the many disorders and cholesterol abnormalities afflicting the circulation, in- previously unknown cluding stroke and peripheral to them. Black womvascular disease. In America, en face even higher heart disease is usually coro- heart risk than white nary artery disease but can be women, while women in our hypertensive heart disease, Southeast have the highest congestive heart failure, or risk across the nation, driven valvular heart disease. In to- by trends in smoking, poor tal, heart disease is the num- diet, obesity, inactivity and ber one killer of all Americans, diabetes. Women beyond 60 male and female alike. In fact, years of age have equal or females are 7 times more higher risk for cardiovascular likely to die from heart disease disease than their male peers. than breast cancer! Heart For males and females alike, disease and stroke kill more preventing, identifying, and women than the next seven treating risk factors for carcauses of death combined. diovascular disease are the best way to live a long healthy Nature protects most women life and avoid clinical events during childbearing years like heart attack, stroke, and from many cardiac problems. congestive heart failure. During the fertile years blood RISK FACTOR 101 pressure remains low and Risk factors for cardiovascular the heart is usually under disease include family history of heart disease, high blood pressure, cholesterol abnormalities, smoking, physical
inactivity, diabetes, obesity, and stress. Even in young adulthood or middle life, multiple elevated risk factors pose imminent risk for stroke and heart attack. Preventing as many as possible risk factors is the best way to avoid clinical events over a lifetime and improve longevity and wellbeing. At this time, medical science can’t alter the genes you
inherited from your parents ; this risk you cannot avoid! A strong family history for heart disease mandates even more diligent control for the treatable risk factors of smoking, cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes.
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the single most important and treatable risk factor. Every time pressure rises by 20 points, stroke risk doubles, and heart attack risk increases significantly. Fortunately blood pressure elevations are easily detected and measured, and a wide range of highly effective treatments and therapies may be brought to bear. The first hypertension intervention is diet, exercise and stress reduction. Mild hypertension usually responds in a very gratifying way to these efforts. If these lifestyle modifications fail to control blood pressure, then highly effective prescription drugs can be applied. Modern drugs for hypertension are very well tolerated and effective with minimal side effects and have proven clinical (See ‘Heart’ on page 22)
The word “samba” means “to rub navels together.” and Project Being There with Vietnamese items. Sherrie Carris, the museum’s resident (Continued from page 5) clay artist, will host a booth Hosting cultural booths will be with her pottery and present Roane State International Ed- demonstrations in the pottery ucation students, St. George room. Greek Orthodox Church, Nuestros Niῆos with Guate- Little Ponderosa Zoo and malan crafts, A True Family Rescue will bring animals with of Hope with Haitian items, origins in international loca-
Museum
Visions Magazine, February 2016, Page 9 tions. The zoo, in Clinton, also Painting and balloon animals participates in exotic animal for a small fee. rescue and conservation. The International Festival The Knoxville Area Model is funded under an agreeRailroaders will operate model ment with the Tennessee Arts trains at the World of Trains Commission. The Anderson exhibit during the festival, and County Sheriff’s Department the Train Garden will be open, is supporting the festival. weather permitting. Royal Mayfield Dairy Farm is also Magic Events will offer Face supporting the festival and will bring the Mayfield cow to the festival. Y-12 Federal Credit Union is among sponsors. Admission to the International Festival is $12 for adults, $11 for seniors, $10 for children 3-18 and $1 off each category for museum members. For more information, call the Children’s Museum at (865) 4821074, or see the Children’s Museum web site at www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org. International Fest Entertainment Schedule 10:00 - 10:20 am: Starving Six German
Band10:25 - 10:45 am: Oak Ridge High School Choir and Jazz Band 10:55 - 11:15 am: Spice of India Dancers 11:20 - 11:40 am: Martial Arts Karate Interactive Demonstration 11:45 - 12:15 pm: Knox Salsa Dancing 12:20 - 1:00 pm: Debka International Belly Dancing 1:05 - 1:35 pm: Lucia’s Arte y Pasion Flamenca Dancing 2:00 - 3:00 pm: Shamrock Road 3:10 - 3:30 pm: Secret City Squares 3:35 - 4:00 pm: Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv Troupe
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One quarter of the bones in your body are in your feet.
The HeART of the Community As we roll into another wintery season filled with school closings and sub-freezing temperatures, don’t forget that our community of Anderson County has just the ticket to keep you warm and entertained. This is the time
of year that many of the arts organizations look forward to as they bring us inside to enjoy each other’s friendship and take part in exhibits and performances by talented artists around our town. Please mark your calendars for a “Tribute to the Arts” event that will take place at the Saint Mary’s Family Life Center located in Oak Ridge on Tuesday, March 29th from
6pm-9pm. This is the second time that the Arts Council of Oak Ridge has offered this unique gala giving members of our community a chance to recognize local artists and arts supporters for their wonderful work promoting the arts
in Anderson County. Each of the arts agencies will be showcasing their talents so it’s the perfect time to sample from the smorgasbord of arts in our community. The event will be co-promoted by the Rotary Club of Oak Ridge Sunset with proceeds from ticket sales and a silent auction benefiting both organizations and their philanthropies. Tickets may be purchased by contacting the Arts Council
Local Arts
Jim Dodson of Oak office at 482-4432 or contacting any representative from the eight member organizations. Those groups are Oak Ridge Art Center, Oak Ridge Civic Music Association, Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association, Tennessee Mountain Writers, Oak Ridge Playhouse, Oak Ridge Community Orchestra, Oak Ridge Community Band, and the Music Arts School. Speaking of these wonderful organizations and all that they offer to benefit our community, please take time during the month of February to attend a show or exhibition. The Oak Ridge Art Center
is currently showing three exhibitions. “Ebony Imagery XVI: Black Artists of Tennessee” features a great variety of work created from very sophisticated techniques, like macro photography and manipulated glass, to those of classic fine art and craft, such as oil and acrylic painting and beautiful ceramics, and even to those created with more ancient techniques like pit firing and raku. “Art is Stranger than Fiction” is a mixed media exhibition by regional artist Anne Powers in the voices of two characters from her novel, “Smoke from Small Fires.” As Anna Grace Tollett and Pearlie Bean, Ms. Powers delivers an amazing array of fascinating pieces with great references to the book which is available from Amazon.com. The third exhibition is the continuation of “New Gifts from the Permanent Collection” featuring pieces that have been con-
tributed in the last several of years. Works shown include those by international artists - two by Salvador Dali, a Renoir, and a Santlofer - as well as those by regional favorites - Nancy Jacobsohn, Denise Stewart-Sanabria, and Cynthia Markert. The exhibition opened on January 17 and will run through March (See ‘HeARTS’ on page 40)
Ten percent of the Russian government’s income comes from the sale of vodka.
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The average person spends 6 months of their life sitting at red lights.
Starting the New Year in Pursuit of Happiness “The constitution only guar- talk show, he would start the antees the American People day off by saying, “today is a the right to pursue happiness. brand-new day. It is a day that You have to catch it has never been lived yourself.” before. It is a blank - Benjamin Franklin canvas. You can paint your masterpiece. He My favorite quote is would follow that up from Abraham Linby asking you to think coln, who said, “A man about three things you are is only as happy as he makes grateful for. I wonder if you are up his mind to be.” Yet, many ready to paint your people think in terms of hap- masterpiece of piness as the drugs or alcohol happiness and they consume or by what they to allow your own. I wonder what you con- mind to flood with sider when you think of hap- three things that piness? Is it a place, a thing you are grateful for. or a person? Have you ever The Chinese say thought that maybe happiness a picture is worth like every other rare and pre- 1000 words. With cious thing doesn’t come to that in mind, rather than you? It is already with in you, saying I am grateful for… Creand all you have to do is open ate an image in your mind, a up to it.. picture, a vision of that which you are grateful for. That is Before Hallerin Hilton Hill, why simply controlling your moved from his early morning thoughts you can control your
changes are outcomes.
Healthy Visions
If you are a baby boomer, you may remember Roy Rogers. He would end every weekly Ron TV show singing the song Eslinger “Happy Trails to You”. That song made me happy as a child. What about you, is there happiness. a song from your past that I have learned that when brings on good feelings? I control my thoughts, I also control my behavior and my feelings. In the same way if I think about eating a lemon, I can feel the effects in my mouth and jaw. In that the same way, the I get a response from thinking about that lemon, I can also get a response when I think about things that are happy and make me smile or when I think about things that are sad or things that make me angry. Have you noticed that you can still be angry at something from the past by just thinking about what they’ve done? I also learned that changing our bodies can also change how our mind responds biologically and physiologically to the rest of our body. When we change our postures, add a smile, stand up straight we have helped our bodies change our minds, and our minds change our behavior, and our behavior
Have you ever noticed that you enjoy being around people that make you feel good about yourself? Research has shown, when you’re feeling happy you can consider thanking your friends. Happiness, it turns out, is quite infectious and can pass among people in their network of friends. It’s (See ‘Happy’ on page 47)
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A whale’s penis is called a dork.
The Authenticity of Los Encinos Oak Ridge has a new name in Mexican dining: Los Encinos! Owner Hugo Santillan opened Los Encinos’s doors at the beginning of January in the spot previously known as Puerto Cancun and he is bringing some nice changes to a favorite local Mexican establishment. For the past two and a half years, Hugo has enjoyed success with his other restaurant in Oliver Springs, “Los
Trios” and is happy to establish himself in the Oak Ridge community as well. And what he is bringing to Oak Ridge is what he calls “authentic” Mexican cooking. Part of the difference will be seen in nightly specials of traditional Mexican dishes he will create such as fish filets, and meats such as pork or chicken wings with mango sauce. “Most people want their food quickly,” Hugo said. “And we have a menu full of items that
Restaurant Reviews
Melissa Bishop
every Sunday with the purchase of an adult entrée and there is also an extensive kids menu offering tacos and burritos, but also popcorn shrimp, chicken nuggets, The menu at Los Encinos is macaroni and cheese, and enormous and covers any- burgers and fries. you can. You can also choose from green and tomatillo salsas and even creamy salsas. Los Encinos is a place to experiment.
can be ready for a quick dinner or express lunch. But the authentic dishes take longer to cook.” Inside every standard menu, that you can order from for a quick and delicious meal, there will be an additional menu inserted that has a variety of authentic dishes to choose from for when you want to stay a while and try a different take on Mexican fare such as shrimp cocktails and subs that are much like the traditional Cuban sandwich. And Hugo said he will be cooking up something special for Valentine’s Day dinner.
thing you would expect from a Mexican restaurant and then some. There is something for everybody, even vegetarians. The veggie dishes are more than a tortilla with a bit Something else unique to of cheese, but chocked full of Los Encinos is their salsa chunks of broccoli, carrots, bar. You can help yourself to squash, and mushrooms. a variety of salsas that range from standard to unique and Hugo also wants to make Los spicy to mild. If you have nev- Encinos a family friendly ater tried a peanut salsa, now mosphere. Kids will eat free
Speaking of burgers, there is more than beef to choose from at Los Encinos. There are also seafood burgers and one I cannot wait to try: breaded fish with pineapple. Los Encinos makes the traditional Mexican drinks such as the classic margarita or (See ‘Encino’ on page 41)
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More Monopoly money is printed in a year, than real money throughout the world.
Why PHIIT Classes at NFC Work for Everyone! We all perform better with good coaching. It’s just a fact of life. No wonder more and more people are getting into Personal High Intensity Interval Training (PHIIT) with the personal trainers at National Fitness Center! These small group classes offer people who may not have previously afforded a personal trainer similar benefits. PHIIT classes are intense, yet they work for men and women at every fitness level. The professionals at NFC carefully time the classes so everyone gets short bursts of workouts, alternating various muscle groups, and allowing carefully timed resting periods. “We’re creating an affordable option that works for everybody at all fitness levels,” said Personal Training Director
John Weiss at the NFC Tazewell Pike club. On the morning I visited PHIIT class, five women were working with kettlebells, resistance bands, medicine balls and a wall clock to rotate through the routine led by Personal Trainer Kasey Kurtz. The eldest group member was Norma Prahl, who’ll soon turn 64 and was lifting much heavier weights than some women half her age. I struggled at times to keep up, but I also was given adaptations to try when I couldn’t do exactly what some class veterans were doing.
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Anne Brock
cerns in some programs about people getting injured from either wrong form or an intensity level that someone is not prepared for. McNutt explained, “Before any client starts PHIIT, we will take the client through
might have. This will allow us to correct any of the movements during the classes and make sure they are in the right class and starting off on the right foot.” With PHIIT, there can be flexibility to help even
pectedly, it was her wakeup call to take care of herself.
“You have to decide it’s what you want,” said Personal Trainer Julie Smith about getting motivated enough to get in shape. Smith said once a person commits to showing up and making the effort, a trainer can help with a customized plan to follow. For some people, individual personal training is the right step in Tonya McMillan told me she’d getting one-on-one instruction the Functional Movement the most challenged athlete dropped several dress sizes even beyond a PHIIT class. Screening process, known as make progress with regular since getting serious about her fitness routine, which in- Once you find the personal the FMS. This will let us see class attendance. cluded PHIIT. McMillan said motivation, the trainers are if there are any dysfunctional when another woman in her there to help. “It’s a real- movement patterns a client (See ‘PHIIT’ on page 46) extended family died unex- ly good feeling to see the progress that people make!” shared Personal Trainer Garrick Thompson. “Having a fitness professional watch you is so important for somebody beginning a fitness routine,” said the Personal Training Director at the NFC West Signature club. Regional NFC Personal Training Director Ronnie McNutt says there are serious con-
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‘Stewardesses’ is the longest word that is typed with only the left hand.
Overactive Bladder, that “gotta go NOW” feeling… Overactive bladder (OAB) is a condition that affects more than 33 million Americans, including 40% of women and 30% of men. This number is likely much higher, because fewer than half of people living with OAB ever ask for help. Some are embarrassed, or don’t know how to talk to their physician about their symptoms. Others think that OAB is a normal part of aging, and that there aren’t any treatments available. The key symptom of OAB is the sudden, uncontrollable urge to urinate (urgency). It is commonly accompanied by frequency (going more than eight times a day) and nocturia (going 2 or more times a night). More than 40% of those with OAB also have urinary incontinence (unwanted leaking of urine).
OAB can have a large negative impact on quality of life. It can make it hard to get through the day (and night) without many trips to the bathroom, which can affect work, social activities, exercise, and sleep. Over time, people tend to shy away from situations where they feel they might not be able to get to the bathroom, leading to social withdrawal, loneliness, and isolation. A healthy bladder stays relaxed until it gets full, when it then prompts the urge to urinate. In OAB, the bladder muscle contracts too often, or without warning. OAB can be caused by the nerve signals between the bladder and brain telling the bladder to empty even when it isn’t full. It can also be the result of the bladder muscle being
foods and drinks that irritate too serious or not tolerable, the bladder often find that there are other non-invasive treatments that are availthey have fewer symptoms. able. These include pelvic Double voiding, toileting floor muscle exercises, and on a set schedule, and biofeedback. These are bladder retraining can typically managed by a be very helpful as well. MD physical therapist that too active. When the bladder W h e n l i f e s t y l e is specially trained in muscle contracts to pass urine c h a n g e s a r e n ’ t pelvic floor physical before the bladder is full, it enough, medicatherapy. causes a sudden, strong need tions can be used. to urinate. More advanced therThese medications apies include injecdecrease overactive OAB is not a normal part of bladder activity by tions and neuromodaging or menopause, and it is acting on the bladulation therapy. Injecdefinitely NOT something that der muscle to keep it tion of small doses of must be simply “put up with”. from contracting when Botox®, or botulinum toxin into the bladder it isn’t full. Most of these Diagnosis of OAB is made by medications are taken muscle paralyzes asking about current symp- by mouth, but some are the muscle, and may toms, as well as by taking a delivered through the skin help to keep it from detailed health history. This in either a patch or a gel contracting too often. includes past and current form. Common side effects of This typically results in medical problems, previous these medications include dry relief of the urinary urgency, operations, prescription or mouth and eyes, constipation, but it may also lead to urinary over the counter medications and blurred vision. retention, which may require and supplements, diet, and self-catheterization. Repeat fluid intake. A physical exami- If lifestyle changes and medi- injections typically need to nation, a urine culture to test cations don’t prove effective, be performed every 6 to 12 for infection, and a bladder or the drug side effects are (See ‘Bladder’ on page 44) diary of the number of voiding episodes in a day, is also important in establishing the diagnosis.
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There are many treatments available for OAB. Lifestyle changes, which are the least invasive, can be very helpful. People who avoid or limit
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Walking for Better Health One of the easiest exercise programs to implement into your life is walking. Some people assume that walking cannot produce substantial health benefits because it is not as vigorous as other aerobic activities such as running or riding a bicycle. This could not be farther from the truth. Walking, even for short amounts of time, produces significant cardiovascular benefits. Walking is safe for those who are overweight, elderly, recovering from injuries and pregnant women. Walking is so beneficial in fact, that those recovering from heart attacks use walking in their cardiac rehabilitation program. Because it is a low impact activity, walking is a relatively safe form of exercise. All you need is a quick stretch to get the body warmed up and you can begin. With that being said, it
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Brian Christiansen is important to note that you should not begin any new exercise program without consulting your doctor first. While walking is a very safe activity, you must warm up to prevent injuries. In fact, the majority of reported walking injuries are a result of not warming up prior to walking. A warm up takes about 10 minutes and will save you from injury and sore muscles. Warming up is nothing more than stretching your muscles prior to walking. This is accomplished by floor stretches, specifically targeting the calves, hamstrings,
thighs, arms and back. Slowly stretch each major muscle group for 30 seconds at a time. After stretching each muscle group twice, you are
level which will allow outside noise to be heard. If someone When walking, safety is par- honks, you need to hear them amount. If you wear head- to get out of the way. Walk on phones, keep the volume at a (See ‘Walking’ on page 46) ready to go!
thumbs into its eyeballs - it will let you go instantly.
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Promote Resilience in 2016 Resolutions are made each and every year: I resolve to exercise more, eat less, and drive without texting, and so on. Our promises are always well intended and usually aim to improve the overall quality of our life, but they sure can be burdensome in the New Year and for many, the resolution unwinds and leaves uninvited guests of stress, disappointment, and failure. Looking for a change in your New Year guests? This new year, let’s choose to invite resilience into our lives. It is well documented how the stress and pressure of the season’s many demands can lead to a bout of the blues, in the very least, and at worst, dark melancholy and mounting anxiety. And for some, the New Year is a season of
painful memories of a love departed and where, even in Special the company of others, you Guest feel utterly alone. The stress and fear of failMichael ure that accompanies many resolutions Yates only compound the difficulty and risk of a team showed great resiliency stressful time. in overcoming the adversity of A 2014 paper published by the Mayo Clinic recognized that when stress is at its peak, it’s hard to stop and regroup. Taking steps to prevent the escalation of stress in the first place, especially during the holidays, can be time well spent. How, you ask? “Resiliency” is a word that has caught on these days. You hear it in social services, in geo-political debates, why you even hear it used in coach-speak, as in, “The
the season.” A recent blog by the New Economics Foundation introduced five key factors to bolster resilience and strengthen protective factors, especially during seasonal spikes of fatigue, stress, and anxiety. The ingredients to help stave off the seasonal blues are simple and familiar: connect, be active, take notice, keep learning, and give. As we lean into 2016, consider inviting resilience into your life by surrounding yourself with positive, meaningful connections and invest time in developing them. Be ac-
tive in motion, in voice, and in choice - go for walks, share a story, and feed the positive influences in your life. Take notice of people and things around you; observe the beauty of this season; and reflect on your experiences to better recognize what is most important to you. Keep learning new things. Reach for that book you’ve been putting off or pick up that instrument. Go explore. And finally, give to someone your smile, your time, your gratitude. Why, give the gift of being good to you. You deserve it. To be sure, these ingredients will not work for everyone all the time, but by inviting resilience into the New Year, you just might keep the uninvited guests of stress, disappointment, and feelings of failure out.
If you are experiencing a prolonged sad or anxious state and you are feeling hopeless, help is available. Please contact Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services to find professional, caring staff that will help you get on the road of recovery and resilience today by contacting 865-482-1076. We are here to welcome you and provide you with caring support and hope.
About the author... Michael Yates is the Director of Development at Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services Ridgeview is a private, not for profit community mental health center with locations in Anderson, Campbell, Morgan, Roane, and Scott counties. To make a referral or schedule an appointment, call 1-800-834-4178 or for more info, visit our website at www.ridgevw.com.
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No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver and purple.
The Health Benefits of Yoga
If you have gone to the doc- titioners of variable fitness levtor lately for advice on how to els. But, Asana is not the only relieve or manage a health component of Yoga; Pranayama (breath work), and concern, he’s probably Dhyana (meditation) suggested Yoga. are also incorporated. In fact, more studies In the numerous health have been done on studies of Yoga, the the benefits of medifindings have been tation than in all other beyond what medical experts thought and these forms of Yoga combined. With findings are spurring even all the health benefits of Yoga, more studies to see what else there is no wonder why this the practice of Yoga can do. ancient practice has taken off From relaxation to lowering in the West. your risk of heart disease, Wondering what Yoga has to Yoga continues to prove help- offer you? Here are some of ful in the quality of life for the top health benefits you can take advantage of. people of all ages.
in the body; this includes the muscles, ligaments, tendons and fascia. That stretching helps to release lactic acid buildup that causes stiffness, tension, and muscular fatigue. Moving the joints through their full range of motion also keeps the joints healthy and moving freely, decreasing the risk of arthritis.
1. Increased Flexibility- “I can’t do Yoga I’m not flexible enough”. That’s the top reason Yoga teachers hear for why someone can’t practice. You don’t need to be flexible to start your practice, that’s what a Yoga practice is for! Yoga stretches all the soft tissue
2. Increased Strength- In many of the poses you are holding your own body weight, which helps build strength and muscle endurance. While building that strength you’re also stretching the muscles so your body is balanced in strength and flexibility.
The image most people have of Yoga in the West, being able to twist yourself into odd pretzel - like positions, is not what REAL Yoga entails. Yoga has been around for over 5000 years, and while it does include Asana (poses), most of them are available to prac-
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vous system goes into “fight or flight” mode. While this is a good thing if you’re facing immediate danger, chronically increased levels deplete the
Adrenaline levels. While some stress is actually good for the body (that short burst of energy that allows you to get a presentation in on time), being
immune system and increase inflammation in the body, making it easier to catch a cold or develop a serious disease. 4. Reduced Stress LevelsChronic stress increases, you guessed it, Cortisol and
chronically stressed takes a huge toll on the body. Stress is related to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and many other conditions. Yoga encour(See ‘Yoga’ on page 41)
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3. Increased Immunity Function- Whether it’s kicking out extra antibodies or lowering an inappropriate response due to autoimmune disease, Yoga helps your immune system perform at an optimal level. Yoga has been shown to reduce Cortisol and Adrenaline levels in the body. These hormones are produced by the adrenal glands when the ner-
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Every time you lick a stamp, you consume 1/10 of a calorie.
Superfoods to the Rescue! Look! On your plate! It’s a industry umbrella term for food fruit! It’s a vegetable! It’s Su- with an extra health-boosting ingredient. perfood! Certain superfoods claim to have certain superpowers. Some fight inflammation, some kill cancer cells, or can save the day by strengthening our systems. One thing they all have in common: they’re Although it is more of a marnatural. keting, rather than a medical term, the label “Superfood” carries much appeal. The term insinuates a powerhouse of nutrients to combat aging, degeneration, and disease. If you are feeling sluggish, having trouble losing weight, getting sick too often, or aging prematurely, then this looks like a job for Superfood!
Disguised as mild-mannered fare, superfoods pack a punch of antioxidants and nutrients. Together the superfriends of food fight the villains of free radicals and our nemesis: disease.
People are turning to their diet more and more as a pharmacy or “farmacy.” It has become such a popular notion that the demand for some superfoods is triumphing over the international illicit You may have also heard of drug trade. superfoods’ trusty sidekick: Functional Foods. They are an Quinoa has become so lu-
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Melissa Bishop crative that it is rivaling cocaine as Bolivia’s biggest export, pomegranates and grapes are outselling poppies in Afghanistan, which produces about a third of the world’s opiates. And cocoa beans have started to catch up to cocaine production in Peru. Though there is no legal or medical definition, superfoods are nutrient powerhouses that pack large doses of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and polyphenols (micronutrients in our diet that prevent degenerative diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases). Eating them may reduce the risk of chronic disease, and prolong life, and people who eat more of them tend to
be healthier and thinner than on how you feel today and in those who don’t. the future is astounding,” says nutritionist Elizabeth Somer, The list of superfoods is long. author of Food & Mood, NutriTo name a few: Almonds, tion for a Healthy Pregnancy, avocados, flaxseeds, toma- and The Essential Guide toes, sweet potatoes, spinach, to Vitamins and Minerals. rosemary, wild salmon, garlic, Somer says. “I’d say that 50% blueberries, green tea, black to 70% of suffering could be tea, tuna, carrots, kale, dried eliminated by what people plumbs, whole grains, red eat. You don’t need specific wine, yogurt, walnuts, turmer- foods for specific ailments. A ic, black beans, apples, bok healthy diet incorporating a choy, oysters, broccoli, kiwi, variety of superfoods will help olive oil, leeks, artichoke, chili you maintain your weight, fight peppers, ginger, cinnamon, disease, and live longer. One pumpkin, eggs, figs, grass-fed thing they all have in common: beef, mushrooms, pineapples, “Every superfood is going turkey, and oranges. to be a ‘real’ (unprocessed) food,” Somer points out. “You “The effect that diet can have (See ‘Superfoods’ on page 42)
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Mel Blanc (the voice of Bugs Bunny) was allergic to carrots.
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Why choose a Permanent Cosmetics career for Your future? Beauty Redefined Permanent Cosmetic Training Center located at the Beauty Redefined Med Spa Salon, 109 Central Avenue in Oak Ridge is now offering an intensive hands-on comprehensive and fundamental training program. Our goal is to provide you with a solid theoretical foundation coupled with a practical handson experience with ongoing support after graduation. This rapidly growing, lucrative career holds boundless possibilities. There is no other profession that requires so little yet yields such tremendous return. It can provide you with the ability to work in many different environments. Whether it be a new career in medical practices, salons, spas, tattoo shops and even the opportunity to open and own your own permanent makeup studio. The possibilities are endless….you can even enjoy working in a combination of any of these facilities. Entering into this new career of the cosmetic artistry and tattooing world can yield beautiful and transformative permanent makeup applications for others. It opens the path to
being your own boss, flexible hours and finally getting paid what you are worth! So what is Permanent Cosmetic Makeup? Also called “Micropigmentation” it is a revolutionary improved procedure of applying micro insertions of natural pigments into the dermal layer of the skin. Used
in both the medical and artistic fields for over 40 years, these pigments have an extensive record of safety and their safety is undisputed. Micropigmentation techniques are a separate specialty within the field of tattooing. As the State of Tennessee requires a one year apprenticeship for a tattooing or micropigmentation license we offer a specialized fundamental training program with unique standards in order to perform services all within a one year apprenticeship by following the
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Richards OSHA guidelines extensively. You will learn the safest, most effective permanent makeup applications and techniques as well as the basic foundations of business practices, setup and marketing. Within the last ten years there has been an increased demand for permanent cosmetics for those with demanding responsibilities or busy and active lifestyles. Let’s face it women are just busier than ever! Applications of Permanent Makeup gives women the confidence of knowing that they’re makeup is already neatly in place without the hassle of applying it themselves. There’s just nothing better for a woman than “waking up with makeup” and having more time on those hectic mornings. There are many reasons why a decision for a permanent cosmetic application would be beneficial. Whether it be the person with a…. demanding job, motherhood, or school, men or women with an alo-
pecia (complete hair loss), allergies to conventional makeup and/or seasonal allergies, those physically or visually incapable of applying makeup or who have unsteady hands for application, those who have oily skin and tend to shed makeup easily, a woman who wishes to look more rested and beautiful in the morning and late evening, women who wear glasses and/or contact lenses, or women who have sparse or light lashes: little or no brow hair, the reasons are endless! Before beginning our Basic Fundamental Training Program you will be required to complete a Blood Borne
Pathogen Class with a certificate of proof. This will enable the State of Tennessee to issue your Apprenticeship License and allow Beauty Redefined Permanent Cosmetic Training Center to begin your (See ‘Cosmetics’ on page 45)
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Heart (Continued from page 8) benefit. Cholesterol abnormalities include elevations of “bad cholesterol” LDL, or depressions in “good cholesterol” HDL. Another measure, triglycerides, can also be elevated.
Moderate daily exercise and dietary interventions, including low carbohydrate intake, small portions, and reduced fat intake can leverage cholesterol profiles favorably and significantly. If cholesterol remains elevated despite vigorous attempts to change lifestyle, very effective drugs are available to bring these
A ‘jiffy’ is a unit of time for 1/100th of a second. numbers under control. Millions upon millions of patients have taken statins and other drugs with benefit and no ill effects, despite the misinformation that “statins” damage internal organs. That is simply not the case.
professional help through their physician or provider for a stop smoking program to succeed. Often five or more attempts are required to kick the habit, and backsliding is a constant risk. However, stopping tobacco normalizes this risk factor in most within 10 Admittedly, cigarette smoking years and produces immedican be very addictive. The ad- ate health benefits as well. diction appears to be far more psychological than chemi- Physical inactivity has become cal. Every cigarette smoker a serious health concern in needs to take steps to reduce our post-industrial informaor stop tobacco consumption tion technology laden modern as the health risk associated world. Work that requires long with either cigarette smoke hours at the telephone or comor smokeless tobacco are puter terminal may lead to demultiple and severe ,including conditioning and weight gain, coronary heart disease, hyper- with diabetes developing as tension, peripheral arterial dis- a major health risk. Diabetes ease, stroke, lung cancer, em- as a disorder of sugar metabophysema, and throat cancer. lism accelerates blood presFor most, stopping tobacco sure, cholesterol, and blood requires three steps: commit- clotting abnormalities favoring ment, a decision point, and atherosclerosis, with resultwillpower to live smokeless. A ing elevated stroke and heart supportive mate or buddy quit- attack risks, not to mention ting with the smoker can be many other medical problems invaluable. Many will require that arise within a diabetic’s
body. New onset diabetes deserves vigorous health care intervention including rigorous attention to diet, exercise, and weight reduction. Heart healthy medications are also available to assist in the control of diabetes. Clearly, diabetes needs to be monitored and controlled with your physician’s assistance, as for many patients, heart disease is already present at the time diabetes is discovered. Recent surveys show greater than 70% of adult Americans are either overweight or obese. Diabetes is epidemic. Heart disease is not far behind, and the gains experienced in heart disease prevention over the last 40 years may be soon be erased if steps are not taken population wide to address the diabetic pandemic. Unfortunately stress is seldom mentioned as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Often (See ‘Heart’ on page 46)
PEZ candy even comes in a Coffee flavor.
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A pig’s orgasm lasts for 30 minutes.
Off and Running If you hear the sound of running feet in February, it’s not your husband rushing to buy a Valentine’s Day card or a stampede to celebrate Presi-
familiar with field events such as the high jump, long jump, pole vault, discus, and javelin. My husband Dan worked as a track coach for many years.
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dents’ Day. It’s the sound of the beginning of track season. A track coach has to be as flexible as a gymnast. He has to know much more than running techniques. He has to be
The following story comes from those experiences. Coach D., as Dan was called, was firm, yet patient with the track team, but he had high
ing as the sun shone brightly on the season’s opening track meet. Parents and other spectators watched from the stands. The track area was filled with young athletes dressed in sleeveless shirts and running shorts. They were stretching and jogging to warm up as they prepared for competition. As Dan prepared to fire the gun to start the running events, a coach from a visiting school approached him.
standards. He didn’t allow anyone to miss track practice or to come late unless they had what he considered a valid excuse -- such as death. Those who did not abide by his rules were swiftly punished, usually by running laps until they were rubber-legged “Coach D., I need your help,” and panting like the coyote he said. who tries to catch the road“Sure, Coach, what do you runner. need?” Dan answered. Dan prided himself on his communication skills. He in- “Since you’re the starter for teracted well with everyone, the 100-yard dash today, I the team, the parents, and the other coaches. His favorite saying was “Do I make myself understood?” One of his many duties as a track coach was to manage and assist in running off track meets. With the numerous track and field events that occur simultaneously, Dan needed judges, timers, and starters to ensure the meets ran smoothly. Thankfully, many parents and high school track coaches always volunteered to help. A light breeze blew one morn-
need you to remind my runner to watch the smoke when you shoot the gun. He’s hearingimpaired so he won’t hear it.” “No problem,” replied Dan. “Which runner is it?” The coach pointed at a boy standing down the track. Dan continued shooting the starter pistol for the other races. Then it was time to line up for the 100-yard dash. Dan walked up to the boy the coach had pointed out earlier. He lightly tapped him on the shoulder. “I’m – Coach -- D,’’ he enunciated slowly and distinctly, using hand gestures to make his point. “Your – coach- asked –me – to - remind – you -to – (See ‘Starter’ on page 35)
Because of the rotation of the earth, an object can be thrown farther if it is thrown west.
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Living With No Regrets!” When the phone rang at 10:30 a.m. in my office on Monday, January 4, little did I realize that my entire world would be upended. My sister was calling from Missouri with the grim news that my mother was in ICU with double pneumonia, pulmonary edema, and congestive heart failure. I wrapped up things here in town as quickly as I could and drove furiously to Missouri to visit her.
periods of thought related to what matters most at the Spiritually end. Those last hours of livSpeaking ing drove home the reality of living the kind of life where one can live and die with no Dr. Curtis regrets. It forced me to think McClane about my own life, and the piercing, penetrating ques- 3. What legacy will I leave betions that find the chink in my hind when I am gone? armor of day to day living. 4. What demonstrations of Here are some of those ques- love now permeate my life for tions: those around me?
During the next 8 days I witnessed my mother dangling tenuously on the edge of life and death. The abruptness of her life’s end, and the stark intrusion of death into our family forced upon me long
1. Am I aware of the passage of time in my own life, and how relentless my own march is to my own death?
5. Am I living my life simply and sacrificially for the good of others? Just as abrupt was that initial 2. How much time do I have phone call, just as abruptly left? 8 days later my mother’s life ended. For days, I tried to communicate with my mother in various ways—whispers of reassurance, rubbing her arm, holding her cold fingers, kissing her on the forehead and reiterating words of faith and love on behalf of the entire family. My last extensive conversation with her was helping her order her last meal for dinner. The ICU doctor wanted to see if she could begin to handle anything solid for her nutrition. That final meal request was—
meatloaf with catsup (have to have catsup on it to be legitimate meatloaf dish!), mashed potatoes with a pat of butter on top, vanilla pudding, and hot tea with cream in it. Being known as an old-fashioned, splendid cook, it was ironic that I was now in the position of being responsible for her meal! What seemed to matter most to my mom at that moment was that I was present, in the room, and able to communicate her desires to the person taking the order. Another thing that seems to matter and make the most difference is the wisdom of living a life that prepares for the suddenness of death, and has an aura of foresight for the inevitable. And I do not mean just the legal, medical and financial aspects of this. My mother had done a lot in each of these areas. Rather, I am talking about living the
kind of life that is not self-centered, knows the shortness of life, and gives one’s time and energy to a greater cause. My mother gave the best years of her golden season to the church’s food pantry and children’s ministry of her local church. She gave a gilded edge to the golden years that shined in a deep seated wisdom living for others. Her love and joy of life demonstrated what a meaningful and purposeful existence looked like with the will of God guiding her divine destiny. This journey was accompanied with certain tools akin to what she might use in her flower beds. Each tool had its purpose, and enabled her to blossom in her later years: the guidance of the Bible, her daily prayers, her weekly good works at church, her (See ‘Regrets’ on page 30)
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The very first bomb dropped by the Allies on Berlin during World War II...
Think About Sending Financial Valentines to Loved Ones Americans spent nearly $19 billion in Valentine’s Day gifts last year, according to the National Retail Federation. Much of this money went for gifts with short shelf lives, such as candy, flowers and restaurant meals (and about $700 million was spent on gifts for pets). There’s certainly nothing wrong with giving chocolates or roses. But this year, think about going beyond the classic gifts. Instead, use Valentine’s Day as
an opportunity to determine how you can make gifts with long-lasting impact to your circle of loved ones.
Financial Advice
Here are some suggestions:
Karl Flatau
• For your spouse or significant other… As long as your spouse or significant other has earned income, he or she may be able to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA. So, consider giving a check to be used for that purpose.
A traditional IRA can grow tax deferred, while contributions are usually tax-deductible. (Taxes are due upon withdrawal, and withdrawals prior to 59½ may be subject to a 10% IRS penalty.) While Roth IRA contributions are not deductible, any earnings growth can be distributed tax free, provided the account owner doesn’t take withdrawals until age 59½ and has had the account at least five years. For 2015 and 2016, the IRA contribution limit is $5,500, or $6,500 for those 50 or older. • For your children… You don’t have to be rich to give
your children a gift worth $1 million – you just have to help them through school. College graduates earn about $1 million more over their lifetimes than those without a degree, according to research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Still, college isn’t cheap: The average annual cost – tuition, fees, room and board – for a private four-year college is more than $42,000, according to the College Board, while the comparable figure for a pub-
lic four-year school is about $19,000. Of course, if financial aid is available, you could get some help. Nonetheless, you may want to start putting away money for college. One popular college savings vehicle is a 529 plan. Your 529 plan contributions may be deductible from your state taxes, and any earnings growth can be withdrawn tax-free, provided it is used for qualified higher education expenses. (However, if you take withdrawals from your 529 plan, and you don’t use the money for these higher education expenses, you may be subject to both income (See ‘Valentines’ on page 32)
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Killed the only elephant in the Berlin Zoo.
Smart Pill More and more often we are hearing the term “Nootropics.” It is a term used in the medical and nutrition and supplement circles categorizing substances that improve brain function. It is a means of enhancing performance in activities and endeavors such as business, academics, or creative arts, or any activity that requires tireless mental and cognitive application. Nootropics are also called smart drugs and they first entered the market in the mid20th century, initially through army experiments to keep
fighters alert. Nootropics, or smart drugs, range from the mundane (ginseng) to the unpronounceable (phenylalanine). In the world of nootropics, prescription drugs like Adderall, Ritalin and Dexedrine inevitably come to mind. These three drugs are common psychostimulants used primarily to increase focus and concentrative abilities for those with ADHD or ADD. They are useful to help certain individuals, but aren’t necessarily the best allaround prescription cognitive enhancers.
stream publications like Rolling Stone and The Atlantic, as On well as being spotlighted on Assignment national news programs on ABC and CNN. It is licensed Melissa in the US for shift work because it keeps people awake Bishop and can help prevent accidents. Many people take Modafinil, a prescription drug Modafinil used to treat sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, continues to be the most popular prescription medication for smart drug users. It is a unique wakefulness promoting drug belonging to a class of drugs known as eugeroics. Modafinil’s popularity among nootropic users has (also known earned it a place in main- as Provigil) and found it to be useful when they really need to focus on just trying to take care of the practical stuff, like writing emails, reading, or any task that might cause the mind to wander.
For years, most people took on these daily tasks with the help of coffee, but in some studies, Modafinil is proving to be more effective and efficient with lower side effects than caffeine. There has been a lot of discussion about the safety of young people drinking the hard energy drinks such as Red Bull. So many people have looked to Smart Drugs as a way to enhance themselves and stay awake longer through what might be considered safer methodologies Of course, not everyone agrees. Corneliu E Giurgea, a Romanian psychologist and chemist, synthesized pirace(See ‘Smart’ on page 35)
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Right-handed people live, on average; nine years longer than left handed people.
Insurance: Be a rebel! Break the rules! Be different! Resolutions were made to If you do not have a plan, be broken! Be a rebel! Break your family will suffer the the rules! Be different! consequences. If you do plan, then they will have less Actually some resolusuffering. tions are better off not being broken, particuBottom line, if you larly where your famusing insurance, ily’s financial health something bad has is involved. happened and the right Insurance helps to lessen the Yes, I am talking about that financial pain. wonderfully dreadful topic of INSURANCE! (key scary Here is a real life example. music) I have a family I was work-
doctor will agree to payments. Otherwise they will have to pay the total due up front. In addition, the family member cannot get Cancer insurance for the next 10 years.
What are you willing to risk? Spending cash out of your pocket? Running up your credit cards? Dipping into your savings and retirement? Losing your home? Bankruptcy?
The end result is that any ing with last year in May and future cancer will completely again in October. They finally b e t h e family’s expense, decided to get the Cancer/ there will Heart Attack/Stroke Insurbe no ance in January. But they were denied because the wife had just been diagnosed with skin cancer and was ineligible. Waiting to apply for coverage can hurt your financial Canhealth. c e r InI am talking about a Supplemental Cansurance cer Policy that would have to give you paid the family $10,000 cash! the cash. They do have Health Insurance which pays the doctor When it comes so they do not have to pay to Insurance, there are many as much out of pocket for the factors to consider and prefsurgery. erably, you should go over these with a professional. BUT the bigger problem is they now have to pay their de- What are your main conductible, an extra payment on cerns? Is it accident? Cancer? for the next few months IF the Heart? Illness? Hospital Stay?
What do you want your Insurance to do? Make sure there is still a roof over head? Make sure there is money so you can keep food on the table? Give you cash so you can get a 2nd opinion?
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How soon would an accident or illness affect your income and ability to pay your bills? Before your next payday? In a month? Six months? There are many things that happen to those around us every day. And someday one of those things will happen to some of us. Supplemental Insurance, that pays you cash, is a way to protect your family and life style if there is a major illness or injury. (See ‘Insurance’ on page 34)
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The electric chair was invented by a dentist.
Windows 10: To Upgrade or Not With the recent release of Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system, we’ve been flooded with all sorts of questions from people asking about it: “Is it worth the upgrade?” “Is it actually free?” For those of you unfamiliar with it, don’t worry, let me explain. Last July, Microsoft released the successor to their Windows 8/8.1 operating system, Windows 10, as a free upgrade to all Windows 7 and 8.1 users. This offer unfortunately will not last forever though; after July 29th of this year, you’ll have to buy Windows 10 if you didn’t already take advantage of the upgrade. Because of this, we’ve decided to provide you a rundown of the new operating system and what you can expect from it if you decide to upgrade.
exactly like what Windows 8/8.1 should have been in the first place. After much complaint, Microsoft brought back a traditional start menu and integrated a tile screen into it, allowing you to easily customize and access your favorite applications. Speaking of apps, Microsoft has rolled out a significant number of new apps, games, and utilities with Windows 10 that, as of this moment, are working very well. These apps are also useable across all Windows 10 supported devices including tablets, phones, laptops, and desktops, making integration with your other Windows 10 devices impressively easy. Microsoft has also increased protection with Windows 10 by implementing a new security system that automatically installs security updates as The Good they’re released, unlike past Windows 10 looks and feels versions of Windows that
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Kevin Crowley only installed them when Microsoft sent out general Windows updates. In theory, this means that your security is always up to date, making it harder for people to access your computer. For gamers looking to upgrade, Windows 10 comes exclusively installed with DirectX 12 in it, offering a 10%-20% performance increase for multimedia tasks and applications. While the software doesn’t provide a 30%-40% performance increase as initially reported, it is still a solid improvement from simply updating some software. The Bad Windows 10, like all other operating systems before it, doesn’t come without its cons though. While it’s great that Microsoft decided to bring back the traditional start menu, it still feels like it’s missing a few things. When you first click on the start button, you are presented with a menu that seems to be missing almost everything that looked familiar
to past Windows iterations. wrong video card driver and There are only four limited the screen continues to flash. options to access: apps, pow- We’ve also noticed upgrades from Windows 7 having er, settings, multiple driver issues. A and the file lot of hours at the store e x p l o r e r. have been spent The control manually searchpanel and ing for drivers other tradibecause the tional options a r e new system hidden away in other cannot automenus that make it matically find more obtuse to access the most comthen streamlined. patible one. Probably one of the bigPerhaps the gest issues we’ve had most notoriwith Windows 10 is driver ous issue with support. Microsoft has Windows 10 is introduced a new driver update system that scans its new privacy conditions. the computer and gets the Windows 10 has a huge EULA best available driver it can (End User License Agreefind. This sounds great in ment) that most people will theory, but the problem is simply skip over, but in a secthat it doesn’t always work. tion of this agreement it reads: We’ve seen multiple issues “We will access, disclose where the computer finds the (See ‘Upgrade’ on page 34)
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Finally, it mattered to me that (Continued from page 25) my mother (in the ICU room) sewing, her preparing meals, requested that I come over etc. It makes me realize that and sit by her closely where what matters most is also liv- she could see me. I teased her about the “fighter jet mask” she was wearing with the oxygen hose. I could see the twinkle in her eyes about the humorous set up. But, she waved me over close to her bedside and wanted me in full sight. That mattered to me. I will close with this following poem I wrote based on this episode. Hopefully it will bring together this idea of living with no regrets, connected meaningfully when that last hour comes. “Come and Sit Where I Can See You!” (In Memory of Mom 01-2716; 2:00 am) She passed away on 01-12-16 In the ICU room she waved her hand Motioning me to the other side of the bed Straining closer to her I tried to understand What soft and weak words ing each day passionately in were being said It was clear that mother-son view of my destiny. time was long overdue— Three things mattered most “Come and sit where I can see you!” to me in this arduous, painful, Those words stirred memoexhausting and ries of long ago growing journey When once I had violated a of my mother’s mother’s rule passing. ApparFearing the strict discipline ently, I had lived of a punishing blow in such a way Pondering my fate that my mother on a corner stool trusted me to be Giving me time for the executor of wisdom’s lesson her estate, giving to chew— me durable power “Come and sit of attorney. It was where I can see her statement of you!” trust toward me. Periodic guidance in what I My mother also requested that I speak at her funeral. was about to go through— This was one of the hardest “Come and sit where I can things I have ever had to do. see you!” It mattered deeply to me that For she was intent that I padshe had made such a re- dle my own canoe— quest, and I spent agonizing “Come and sit where I can and prayerful hours working see you!” on saying just the right thing Then she was proud of my to honor her, her family, her accomplishments with words long overdue— church, and her God.
Caesar salad has nothing to do with any of the Caesars... “Come and sit where I can Now I am a motherless child see you.” A strange emptiness fills She drew out a shoe box where she once stood of faded pictures to go With nostalgic memories and through— hazy images compiled “Come and sit where I can With a lifetime lived to do see you!” one’s heart good No more opportunities for
these words to accrue— “Come and sit where I can see you!” Little did I know that fateful afternoon (See ‘Regrets’ on page 32)
It was first concocted in a bar in Tijuana, Mexico, in the 1920’s.
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Time to Start a New Year It doesn’t seem possible but it is time for a new year -- in fact, several days into one. Many of us will rejoice in the idea while others dread the thoughts.
One good thing happened -we didn’t have winter weather until 2016 was on the way- which to me was a good thing. Hopefully these next 2-3 months will be much better As most new years go, we will for all of us and 2016 will be a want to forget the one we just very good year. finished up and look forward to things getting better in the Let’s start the new year with next few months. some vegetable dishes. Zucchini is always available in the markets so, here is one to start APARTMENTS off with. Zucchini Casserole Mix together 2 cups shredded zucchini Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup vegetable oil Dash of oregano 2 eggs, well beaten 1/2 cup chopped onion 3/4 cup of Bisquick 3/4 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese Mix together well. Pour into a greased 9 or 10” pie plate. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees and brown on top. Let sit 5 to 10 minutes before cutting in wedges. Sweet potatoes seem to hit the spot in our winter meals.
sugar before serving.
Let’s Cook! Mary Cox
Green Chili Rice 1 cup uncooked rice 1/2 lb. cubed Cheddar cheese 1 cup sour cream 1 small can chopped green chile peppers
This recipe will be welcomed. Pan-fried Sweet Potatoes 4 large sweet potatoes 1/3 cup salad oil Powdered sugar Peel potatoes. Cut each
Cook and cool rice. Mix in 1/2 of sour cream. Spread half of this mixture in buttered baking dish. Spread cheese and chiles over rice and cover with remaining sour cream mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Goes well with chicken or barbecue or just a salad and cornbread. Ritz Chicken Place 6 chicken breasts in 1 cup Crisco oil. Lift out and while excess oil drips off, sprinkle with salt and pepper, garlic salt, and paprika. Roll in finely crushed Ritz crackers. Place on cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for one hour. (PAM could be used to spray chicken before coating).
lengthwise in half and then cut again in 3 or 4 wedges. In three TBS. hot oil over medium-high heat, cook the wedges in single layer until golden on both sides. Reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes or until tender. Remove these Chicken Pilaf potatoes and keep warm. Cook the remaining the same Saute small cut-up pieces way. Sprinkle with powdered of chicken and one cup uncooked rice in about 3 TBS. margarine until rice is lightly browned. Add 4 diced carrots, 1 small onion, 1/2 green pepper. Salt lightly. Add 3 cups water and 3 chicken bouil-
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lon cubes.Cover and place in oven for one hour at 350 degrees. Add more water if needed if rice is not tender. Cook in an electric skillet or in oven.
Apple Cake 1-1/2 cups sugar 2 cups self-rising flour 3 cups chopped, peeled apples 1/2 to 1 cup walnuts or pecans 1 tsp. each of nutmeg and cinnamon 1 tsp. pure vanilla 1 cup cooking oil (See ‘Recipes’ on page 36)
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Valentines (Continued from page 26) tax and a 10% penalty on the earnings.) • For your parents… If you have elderly parents, you may want to find out if they’ve got their retirement and estate plans in place. If they’ve already taken care of every-
Regrets
thing, you may not need to get involved – but if they’ve left some “loose ends,” your help could be a valuable gift. So, ask them if they have drawn up the necessary legal documents. Do they each have a will? Have they created a durable power of attorney, which allows them to name someone to make financial and health care de-
But the earth shall be inherited by the meek (Continued from page 30) Where faith and hope are When such a simple request now one Anticipating together eternalwas made Her tenuous life ebbing away ly anew— “Come and sit where I can very soon One existence for another see you!” soon to trade About the author... God saying to her so that fear Curtis is the Preaching Mincould be subdued— “Come and sit where I can ister of the Highland View Church of Christ. He is now see you!” entering his 13th year with Mother and son can no lon- the congregation here in Oak Ridge. Access this website ger speak Hugs and embraces forever for more info: www.ketchpublishing.com/Hospitality.htm gone
101 Dalmatians, Peter Pan, Lady and the Tramp, and Mulan are... cisions on their behalf if they become incapacitated? If it appears they have much work to do in these areas, you may want to offer to arrange a consultation for them with a legal advisor and a financial professional.
None of these ideas are “traditional” Valentine’s Day gifts – but all of them can prove of great value to your loved ones.
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Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Karl Flatau is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones in Oak Ridge. He can be reached for questions and comments at 483-3643.
the only Disney cartoons where both parents are present and don’t die throughout the movie.
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Art is Stranger than Fiction with Anne Powers February is a Do-not-miss month at the Oak Ridge Art Center. There are two stunning bodies of work on display that you need to experience. The first is the recurring Ebony Imagery, show featuring African American artists from Tennessee presenting their works of ceramics, painting and more, that range from primitive and elemental to modern and refined, each evoking emotion and themes of the African-American experience. The second is an innovative concept by Anne Powers. Anne is known in our area as the former head of the art department at Roane State. Around the country, she is known as an award-winning artist, and now, an author. Her exhibit Art is Stranger than Fiction is an approach to a body of work that comes from a direction, a path that I do not think has never been tread before. An accomplished artist of her own work, Anne stays behind the scene in this exhibit as she is not claiming to be the artist who completed the work. It was all done by fictitious char-
acters in the novel she wrote, Smoke from Small Fires.
Artist of the Month
Let me explain: The novel depicts the life of an AppalaMelissa chian girl, Anna Grace Tollett, her family, and the live-in maid Bishop who raised her, Pearlie Bean. Set in the 1950’s against the head was a schizophrenic experience.” Anne calls herself a “ghost artist” for these two characters who express their fictitious existence through paintings, collage, sketchbooks, and sculpture. Not only is it a stunning array of work, but the difference between the two artists’ style is evident in not only subject matter, but color choice and training.
rough backdrop of life hit with tragedy and cruelty and surrounded by poverty and angst with authentic Appalachian life and dialogue, Smoke from Small Fires creates two artists: Anna Grace and Pearlie Bean. They are the creators of the work in Art is Stranger than Fiction. “It was very freeing,” Anne Powers said of creating work as someone else. “But to get inside someone else’s
As I talked earlier of the primitive aspect of Ebony Imagery, Pearlie Bean is a primitive African American artist with no training or education and not many traditional art supplies, just a need to create and a loss to honor. On the other hand, Anna Grace, a white and comparatively privileged girl, given education and art supplies, as well as a very different view of the world from Pearlie Bean, creates rendered and refined works
using pencils, paints, and also principles.” an eclectic collection of found The visual work stands alone objects. and is a thing of beauty that Anne Powers has been in entrances the viewer with the art world since the 1970’s sensual imagery, layered with and has never written a novel story and artifacts, symbols, before. The writing is excellent and visceral stimuli. However, and Anne has the same gift Smoke from Small Fires is not with words as she does with a book for the faint of heart or images. She said that, “The those prone to the vapors. It creative process is the same graphically depicts the tragedy no matter the elements. I and cruelty perpetrated by wrote the book with art design (See ‘Artist’ on page 34) principles rather than literary
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Artist (Continued from page 33) people, and by life itself, upon a young and vulnerable girl in Appalachia, who then spends the rest of her life digging deep within herself for forgiveness while finding reasons to carry on. Smoke from Small Fires is the hand-held iceberg below the surface of Art is Stranger than Fiction, the submerged mountain of a story behind a compelling body of work that so beautifully illustrates how most art--the really good art-that affects the viewers, calling their eyes and minds to dwell in its presence, has a novel’s worth of story, history, and life behind it. Art is Stranger than Fiction and Ebony Imagery are on display at the Oak Ridge Art Center at 201 Badger Avenue through the month of February. Smoke from Small Fires is available through Amazon.com, as well as through Pocahontas Press. Art is Stranger than Fiction will become a permanent exhibit on Pinterest after the show is dismantled at the Art Center. You can find Anne on Pinterest at annepowers.
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Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards, and are on the Australian coat of arms for that reason.
Smart (Continued from page 27) tam—the first nootropic—in 1964 and established an exact set of criteria in doing so. For Giurgea, nootropics must enhance learning acquisition, increase the coupling of the brain’s hemispheres, and improve executive processing (that last one involves tasks such as planning, paying
tropics, there’s no single way of explaining how they work. Broadly speaking, however, nootropics achieve their effects by alDue to the wide variety of tering the supply supplements classed as noo- of neurochemicals, enzymes, or hormones in the brain. Giurgea’s piracetam, for example, can improve the memory of users by altering the levels of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which, in turn, affects the plasticity of synapses in the brain (the extent to which entire brain structures, and the brain itself, can change from experiences). We understand our memories to be composed of complex matrices of synapses, and our ability to access them is related to how well they can link. Improved plasticity makes it easier for synapses to hook up. attention, and spatial awareness). Importantly, these drugs must also be non-toxic and non-addictive.
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There are prescription smart “There’s a lot of rip-offs out drugs and then there are there and a few that I’ve tried supplements that you can find that really work,” she said. Janice carries a few different Nootropics at Natural Energy. Prevagen is the most popular and one she has tried herself and would recommend. Janice says she sells it at a lower price than the chain drug stores. She also carries something called Phosphatidylserine which supports brain function and improves cognition.
at your nearest health and vitamin store. The supplements can be straight herbs such as Ginko. “Which not everybody can take because it is a potential blood thinner,” said Janice Jobe of Natural Energy Nutrition in Clinton.
If you are interested in trying brain-enhancing drugs, speak with your doctor. If you are interested in trying supplements, talk with someone who knows about vitamins and herbs. Some supplements can have adverse interactions with other medications. Be smart about your smart pills!
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If you have a child in college, you’re probably familiar with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which must be completed to help ensure that students don’t miss out on federal and state grants, work-study jobs and loans. But you might not know that some important changes will be coming to the FAFSA during 2016 – and these changes can affect both the process of filing for aid, and, possibly, the amount of aid your child will receive. Here are three key changes to watch for: Earlier availability of the FAFSA – Currently, you need to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after Jan. 1 – which means you’re probably filling out the form even before you’ve filed your taxes, which aren’t due until April. As a result, you may have
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Watch for Changes to the FAFSA to estimate your income and update the information later. However, beginning with the 2017–2018 school year, you can complete the FAFSA starting on Oct. 1 of the previous calendar year, rather than wait until January. At that point, you will already have filed your 2015 taxes, so in filling out the FAFSA, you won’t have to rely on estimates of your income. For 2016 only, this change presents something of an anomaly – specifically, you should fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible for the 2016–2017 school year, using an estimate of your 2015 income, and then complete the FAFSA again in October for the 2017–2018 school year, using your actual 2015 income. In future years, you’ll only have to complete the FAFSA once, with applica-
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beginning
Lower “asset protection” allowance –When you report your financial information on the FAFSA, some of your assets – such as your IRA and 401(k) – are not counted toward the resources you’re expected to contribute to your child’s education. Some other assets are considered available, but a percentage of these assets can be sheltered, with the exact amount depending largely on your age and marital status. For the 2016–17 school year, this sheltered asset amount has been reduced significantly. However, while this reduction could have some effect on your student’s aid package, it shouldn’t be too severe because income, more than assets, is a bigger factor in the federal financial aid formula. No more shared mailing list – When filing the FAFSA, students can choose up to 10 colleges to receive their
financial information. Previously, when students sent their FAFSAs to multiple colleges and universities, these schools could see the other institutions on the mailing list. But starting with the 2016– 2017 application, schools will no longer have this information. This could actually benefit your child. Previously, if a school saw it was listed first on the FAFSA, it might have assumed it was the student’s first choice and, as a result, may not have felt the need to be flexible in awarding financial aid. Now, though, without a list of its competitors, a school might be more open to negotiating a more favorable
aid package for your child. It’s a good idea to stay current on the changes connected to the FAFSA because it helps determine financial aid eligibility – and financial aid is a key component of your strategy to pay for your child’s (or grandchild’s) education.
Presented by This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. George Paynter is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones in Clinton. He can be reached for questions and comments at 457-1051.
An earthquake on Dec. 16, 1811 caused parts of the Mississippi River to flow backwards!
Recipes (Continued from page 33) 3 eggs Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Pour into a well-greased 9-inch square pan. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees. Sprinkle
with powdered sugar when Jack Daniels. removed from oven. Southern Rice Pudding We have a special day com- 3 eggs ing up in February. In fact, 1 cup sugar there are three if you like to 2 cups milk remember president’s days. 1-1/2 tsp. cornstarch If not, just concentrate on 1/2 tsp. vanilla Valentine’s Day at home. Cook 1/3 cup rice, cooked and your husband’s favorites for cooled dinner and add this special Raisins, optional rice pudding -- it is served at Nutmeg Miss Mary Bobo’s Restaurant in Lynchburg, TN. In a medium bowl beat the eggs until light and lemon A friend, Nancy Hightower, colored. Add sugar and mix and I visited the famous res- well. Add milk, cornstarch, taurant a few years ago with and vanilla and beat well. Add a former pastor, Lisa Stone, cooked rice and raisins. Pour who is from that town and in a baking dish and sprinkle has moved back to her fam- top with nutmeg, if desired. ily home there. We three had Place in pan of water about the pleasure of having Lynne 1 inch deep. Bake at 325 deTolley at our table. Lynne is grees about one hour or until proprietress of the restaurant custard is set. Serves eight. and is a great-grandniece of
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started to walk away. To his amazement, the runner suddenly yelled at him.
watch –for- the – smoke -from -the -gun -when -the -race -starts. Just keep your eyes on me when we begin. Do you understand?”
“OK, Coach, I’ll watch for the smoke, but why can’t I just listen to the gun?”
The boy stared at him blankly. His mouth hung open. Dan tried again, speaking even slower and louder as he waved his hands and arms more emphatically.
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“I’m going to make sure you know when the race starts. Just watch me, O.K.?” The boy nodded his head. Pleased that he had successfully communicated, Dan
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Dan had been talking to the wrong boy.
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sometimes musicians take the stage as well.
meat, coleslaw, and home- Secret City Pies is located at made pepper relish. 979 Oak Ridge Turnpike. You can also find them on the web Secret City Pies is a part of the at www.secretcitypies.com Oak Ridge community and is and on Facebook. Give them still a gathering place. Every a call at 228-9007 if you have last Monday of the month at any questions or if you need 6:00, the tradition of Poetry catering for an event. They & Pie takes place. It is a fo- can turn an average picnic into rum for area poets, both new a feast with their full-service and experienced, to take the catering. They are open from stage and read their work to 11:00 to 8:00 six days a week. an appreciative crowd. And They are closed on Sundays.
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Months that begin on a Sunday will always have a “Friday the 13th.”
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Secret City Pies: New Owner, New Theme The name Secret City Pies is not new around Oak Ridge, but the theme and the owner is. As of November 1st 2015, James Tull, former general manager of Secret City Pies has taken over as the owner of the well-loved spot for BBQ and Pie.
Terry has returned to racing and has left Secret City Pies in the good hands of James Tull. Tull has served as the general manager of Secret City Pies since May 2015. And that is on top of his twenty years working in food service. James brings experience to the position as the new owner, but he has also brought his own interests to the restaurant: WWII memorabilia.
Former owne r Te r r y H o p e was focused on his career as a crew member in professional racing which brought the checkered flags, cars, and tracks into the restaurant. Now Collected from family heir-
front of the building. Nor can ignore the scent of slowRestaurant you cooked meats in the air. The Review BBQ is different because they use a method that takes a dry Melissa rub that transforms itself into a glaze. Then on top of that, Bishop they have several sauces to looms, the internet, and mili- choose from. Their side items tary surplus dealers, James are all homemade and run a has made over the restaurant to house relics such as actual grenades from Japan, Germany, and the U.S., posters, documents, and more. When Terry owned the restaurant, he made a space for a memorial table, a place set for someone who is not there to honor our local veterans. The memorial table remains and now takes on the significance of the memorabilia surrounding it. gamut of slaw, and hashbrown Even though Secret City Pies casserole, green beans, and is under new ownership and mashed potatoes. flair, they still have the same good BBQ. You cannot miss We are not sure if it is the the giant smoker parked in scent or word of mouth that has drawn salivating customers from all around the area, from Maryville to Crossville, but Secret City Pies has landed itself on the number three spot on Trip Advisor
for restaurants in Oak Ridge. Even visiting Texans say it’s the best brisket outside The Lone Star State. James says the menu is the same, except for a few tiny changes. He removed the BLT and bologna sandwiches and beer and has added the Ultimate Mac & Cheese and the Secret City Chili to the daily menu. And once in a while, James cooks up something a little different. “I’ve made turtle soup and gator for the restaurant,” he said. “I’m an adventurous eater and I like trying new things.” And of course they still have pie! The pies such as the Pie-in-a-Cup and full pies are still on the menu. And if you decide not to have pie for dessert, have the banana pudding. But there is more than pie and BBQ. You may have also heard that Secret City Pies is home of the Almost-Famous Walking Taco. You can try one with traditional chili or for something uniquely scrumptious, have one with brisket (See ‘Pies’ on page 37)
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HeARTS (Continued from page 10) 6, 2016. The next exhibition will be “Family Affair” which will be a group invitational for two or more artists who are members of the same family. Scheduled to open on March 16, the Art Center is looking for artists interested in participating. The exhibition will run through April 30, 2016. In addition, the Winter Class Sessions began the week of January 18-22, 2016 with a few classes beginning in the following week. Class schedules are available by calling the Art Center at 482-1441 or emailing oakridgeartcenter@ comcast.net. Their next fundraising event will be “Souper Bowl 2016,” a soup dinner fundraiser scheduled for Friday, February 5, 2016. Tickets are $30 and include a handmade soup bowl by a regional artist, a dinner including soup, bread, dessert and coffee or tea. Seating’s are at 5, 6 and 7pm, and tickets are available. For more information on exhibitions, classes, and other Art Center activities, call (865) 482-1441 or visit their FaceBook page or website at www.oakridgeartcenter.org. Next on the exciting arts agenda, the Oak Ridge Community Band/Wind Ensemble will present a Valentine’s Day Concert on Sunday afternoon,
February 14, 3:30 p.m. at the Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center. This is the perfect opportunity to take your special someone to hear an afternoon program of romantic favorites from stage and screen. Directed by Dale Pendley and assistant conductor Lisa Michaels, the Community Band’s Valentine concert will be a treat for all ages. Admission is $5 for all adults over 18. For information visit www.orcb.org or call 865-482-3568. The next performance of the Oak Ridge Playhouse is “Born Yesterday”. Performances are January 29, 2016 - February 7, 2016. In this classic comedy, vulgar, egotistical “junkman” Harry Brock, along with his “dumb” but charming girlfriend, Billie Dawn, arrives in Washington to make a few “deals” with powerful political big-wigs. Increasingly embarrassed by Billie’s lack of knowledge and social graces, Harry hires an idealistic young magazine reporter to educate the former showgirl. Billie not only learns to appreciate history and politics, but along the way, discovers the depths of Harry’s crooked activities. Armed with a natural honesty and frank attitude, Billie must decide how to utilize her newfound knowledge to extricate herself from being a tool in Harry’s illegal schemes. For more
The average lead pencil will draw a line 35 miles long or write 50,000 words. information or to order tickets cartsschool.org visit www.orplayhouse.com or call 865-482-9999. The next concert of the Oak Ridge Civic Music AssociaOur wonderful Music Arts tion is “B’lieve”. You’re not School continues to offer op- going to B’lieve what the Oak portunities for those individu- Ridge Chorus is up to this als interested in learning to season. The entire concert is play an instrument or for any by composers that start with current musician wanting to the letter B! Bach, Billings, learn a few new skills. Visit Brahms, Biebl and more! The their website at www.musi-
combined Symphony/Chorus Concert will take place at the First Baptist Church of Oak Ridge 1101 Oak Ridge Turnpike on Saturday, 2016, February 6 - 7:30pm. For more info on any of these events contact ORCMA at: 865-483-5569 or E-mail: office@orcma.org. (See ‘HeART’ on page 43)
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Yoga (Continued from page 18) ages you to relax, to deepen and slow the breath, to focus awareness in the present moment. This allows the body to shift from the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight) to the parasympathetic nervous system which has a calming and restorative effect. It helps lower your resting heart rate which reduces blood pressure and inflammation as well as boosting levels of hemoglobin in red blood cells, making platelets less sticky, and decreasing your risk for heart attacks and strokes. That restorative effect also increases serotonin levels which ease depression and anxiety. You’ll also get a great night’s sleep!
you to move with grace and confidence. Yoga encourages you to move from the center of your being, allowing energy to flow down into the earth as well as rise through the crown of the head, keeping you grounded yet fluid in your movements. Better balance leads to a lower risk of injury from tripping or falling.
These are only a few of many benefits of Yoga. With a consistent practice you can gain these plus numerous other benefits. We recommend practicing under the guidance of a skilled and certified teacher. A good Yoga teacher does more than guide you through the asana, they help with proper alignment and modifications to personalize and enhance your practice. 5. Improved Balance- Yoga May your practice give you increases your ability to be health and happiness. aware of where your body is Namaste in space and what its doing. Being aware of the body and *Before starting any new form how it moves and feels helps of exercise always consult improve balance and allows with your doctor first
About the author... Kelly Crenshaw, RYT,CRP, is the owner of Aspen Health and Healing Center & Essential Yoga Studio in Oak Ridge. She has practiced Yoga and Meditation for 14 years and is a 200hr Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance.
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And something called a Cantaritos. It is tequila, orange juice, grapefruit juice, lime, and soda. They will have happy hour Sunday through Thursdays from 2 to 8 and have drink specials such as margaritas for $1.99 and $.99 for a 12 ounce draft.
orange margarita, as well as mojitos and beer. But they also offer a few drinks that would be new to most of us that are traditional in Mexico such as the Mitchelada which is a Bloody Mary that is made with beer instead of vodka. Los Encinos is a place to gather and have fun. There are several big screen televisions to watch games. There is also a large party room that can be rented out for any occasion for up to 40 people. And on Thursday nights, Los Encinos hosts a Karaoke party. Los Encinos is located at 299 Oak Ridge Turnpike. Stop in to eat or call them for carryout at 865-483-6397. Los Encinos is open seven days a week: Monday through Thursday 11 am to 10 pm Friday and Saturday 11 am to 10:30 pm and Sundays 11 am to 9 pm.
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Superfoods (Continued from page 19) don’t find fortified potato chips in the superfood category.” But even the prepared and processed foods are utilizing the power of superfoods by incorporating them into their ingredients. Store-bought granola bars are made with almonds to lower bad choles-
Crossfit
(Continued from page 48) CrossFit is an overall body workout, but still targets the typical trouble spots such as the belly. Although most of the exercises do not seem to focus on abs or "the core,” many of them are actually working to stabilize and support the body through the core. Movements such as squats, deadlifts, the O-lifts, burpees, pushups, pullups (especially the kipping variety) place greater emphasis on the abs working in concert with the rest of the body and will result in stronger muscles than the isolation of crunches. Additionally, the standard CrossFit warmup includes sit-ups.
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noids, a natural nutrient in cocoa that improves blood flow in the brain, which helps boost cognitive function. Plus dark chocolate contains a tannin called procyanidin, which is also found in red wine, that can keep your arteries flexible and your blood pressure low. It helps on the outside, too. In a Commercial candy bars are study from the Journal of Nutossing milk chocolate for trition, women who drank codark, which contains flavo- coa fortified with a chocolate bar’s worth of flavonols had CrossFit is a great way to become physically fit from your head to your toes, even if you currently are not. Come by Secret City CrossFit and tell us your fitness goals. We can help you reach them. terol, thanks to plant sterols, and benefit diabetics by lowering blood sugar. They’re also rich in amino acids, which bolster testosterone levels and muscle growth. Almonds are also stuffed with vitamin E, which helps defend against sun damage.
About the author... Mark Berger is the owner of Secret City CrossFit, which is located at 238 Brisbane Road in Oak Ridge. You can visit their website at secretcitycrossfit.net or call us at 885789-2277. Our class times are convenient to busy schedules: Monday through Friday 6:00 AM, Monday through Thursday at 4:30, 5:30, and 6:30 PM, Friday at 5:00PM and on Saturdays there is a free class for you to try to see if CrossFit is right for you, at 9:00 AM.
Hensley of Which Wich said black beans and quinoa are high in protein, and low in saturated fat. They added kale and avocados for the vitamins Restaurants are also incor- and additional nutrients. porating superfoods into their menus. Fast food doesn’t Study up on the many sunecessarily junk food any- perfoods and incorporate more. The new ‘Superfood them into your diet and soon Wich’ at the restaurant chain, you might be able to leap tall Which Wich is a wrap packed buildings in a single bound or with kale, quinoa, black beans at least be able to say, “Holy and avocado. Jeff and Lauren health, Batman! I feel great!” better skin texture and stronger resistance to UV rays than those who drank significantly fewer flavonols.
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Oils (Continued from page 11) sential oils. Use Thieves on kitchen counters, dishes, the laundry, and even yourself. We have refined our skin. Have you stopped to think that your skin reflects everything that is going on in the body? The typical consumer items that you use to brush your teeth and bath in all contain harmful chemicals. By using chemical-free all-natural ingredients for your grooming, you will find that your hair, skin and nails will be healthier, especially when they are combined with good eating, sleeping, and exercise habits. Some of our members have used essential oils to help facilitate spiritual awareness. Incense and essential oils have been used in religious ceremonies since the beginning of time. These scents ac-
tivate the olfactory receptors. Pure essential oils may allow you to connect on a deeper spiritual level. Just think about having your very own bottle of Frankincense to breath while you pray, meditate or study meaningful life directives. Prayer alone is upbuilding and brings peace. You may also find that the smell of Frankincense just makes it that much more enjoyable.
We are made up of hairdressers, housekeepers, accountants , school teachers, massage therapists, a pet massage therapist, dancers, nurses, a dental hygienist, realtors, painters, dog breeders, dog groomers, yoga instructors, song writers, bankers, people who work at the local DOE facilities, retirees, moms and dads. There is a place for you too.
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Please make plans to join the Oak Ridge Community Orchestra for their next FREE concert. The event is planned for Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 2PM. The location is the First Baptist Church of Oak Ridge. A second concert is planned that same weekend for Sunday, February 28, 2016 at 4PM but the Essential Momentum has See our ads for various classlocation moves to Cokesbury doubled in size since last year. es and events held in Oak Methodist Church in KnoxMany of us have overcome Ridge. ville. For more information on various life challenges. It is amazing to hear the moving stories told among us. We would love to have you join us if you are interested in a larger measure of wellness. Essential Momentum is made up of regular people. We all share the belief that Young Living is a company that is based on wellness, fitness and beauty from within.
performances for the coming season, visit the orchestra’s website: www.oakridgecommunityorchestra.com. If you are interested in photography, you may want to make every effort to attend the next meeting of the Camera Club of Oak Ridge. The group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm at the Oak Ridge campus of the Roane State Community College’s City Room, 701 Briarcliff Ave. For more information, visit the club’s website at www. cameraclubofoakridge.org. For further information about any of these exciting events, contact the Arts Council Office at 482-4432 or visit the ACOR website at www.artscouncilofoakridge.org.
About the author... Jim Dodson is the contributing writer for the Arts Council of Oak Ridge and can be reached via his email: jdodsonart@aol.com.
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Bladder (Continued from page 15) months, as the bladder recovers from the toxin. Neuromodulation therapy is the name given to a group of treatments that deliver electrical pulses to nerves to change
how they send and receive messages to and from the bladder. There are 2 types of neuromodulation therapy available. Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) stimulates the tibial nerve. PTNS is performed during an office visit that takes about 30 minutes. A needle electrode is placed near the ankle. It sends
electrical pulses to the tibial nerve, which runs along the knee to the sacral nerves. The electrical pulses help block the nerve signals that aren’t working correctly. Often, patients receive 12 weekly treatments, depending on how well they are doing. The series of treatments is often repeated every 6 months or so. Sacral neuromodulation (SNS) therapy works by stimulating the sacral nerves (near the base of the spine). These nerves carry signals between the brain and the bladder. In OAB, these nerve signals don’t work correctly. SNS uses a gentle electrical stimulation to reduce these signals, which can improve OAB symptoms. A thin lead, or wire, is placed
through the skin of the upper buttock, close to the sacral nerves. This first test, or evaluation phase can be done in the doctor’s office. The device is then tested to see how well it works to reduce symptoms. If it improves the OAB symptoms, then during a second procedure, the lead is connected to a small battery operated device, which is then placed under the skin of the upper buttock. This device delivers gentle electrical impulses to the bladder to stop the signals that can
cause OAB. A last resort is a surgical intervention that involves the enlargement of the bladder using bowel tissues, which can greatly enlarge volume of urine the bladder, is able to hold.
About the author... Emily D. Cline, M.D., FACOG is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and did her residency at Methodist Hospital of Indiana, both in Indianapolis, Her office is located at Tennova’s Women Center, 125 Frank Diggs Dr. in Clinton. She is accepting new patients and can be reached at 865-647-3750.
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Cosmetics (Continued from page 21) training which consists of at least 100 hours total. A personal home study of 35 hours and 65 hours of classroom study as required by the Society of Permanent Cosmetics Professionals (SPCP). You will begin with rubber practice pads and before moving on to live models. Your hands-on training will be on live models and will be under the direct supervision a licensed board certified permanent cosmetic professional. Live models will consist of different skin types, different ages and genders. A minimum of 10 eyeliners, 8 eyebrows, and 3 lip colors including liners will be completed during this apprenticeship. You will learn OSHA’s universal standard precautions, how to avoid crosscontamination, all the appropriate procedures, methods and techniques. Facial morphology and makeup application, learning how to identify facial shapes, anatomy of the eye, skin/skin disorders, color theory, client management, marketing and much more! Upon completion of a one year apprenticeship and general guidelines for graduation you will receive a Certificate of Completion for class which will allow you the privilege to receive a Tennessee State license which qualifies you for insurance coverage.
We also offer a flextime training program which consists of 7 days and the same nationally required combination of 100 hours of personal home study and classroom study. Students choosing this option will perform applications on live models which Beauty Redefined Permanent Training Center will provide; a minimum of 2 eyebrows, 2 eyeliners, and 2 lip procedures. This option however is not for the student residing and operating within the State of Tennessee unless they are under the direct supervision of a Medical Doctor. Our company is based on the belief that our students’ safety, needs and experience are of the utmost importance. We are committed to meeting the demand for the newest techniques, pigments, equipment and in creating the highest standards for the most cutting edge techniques in permanent cosmetics. Beauty Redefined Permanent Cosmetic Training Center is committed to giving every post-graduate ongoing trainer support after graduation. Beauty Redefined welcomes you to visit our website at: www.MyBeautyRedefined. com. Visit our Gallery of Permanent Cosmetics and you will see for yourself the looks are endless. Our Licensed Board Certified Permanent Cosmetic Artist, Kim
Visions Magazine, February 2016, Page 45 C. Richards has over 8500 applications of Permanent Cosmetics behind her. Kim is Certified through the Society Permanent Cosmetic Professionals and also a member of the American Academy of Micropigmentation. Beauty Redefined would like to also introduce our newest permanent makeup artist, Brittnie Lucas. Brittnie is also a licensed board certified permanent cosmetic professional, has several certifications including advanced training. Beauty Redefined also offers many other services such as Dermal Fillers, Botox/ Xeomin, Full Hair Services, Hair Extensions, Laser Tattoo & Hair Removal, Medical Weight Loss, CIT-Collagen Induction Therapy/Skin Needling, Professional Teeth
Whitening, Brazilians, Skin Tightening, Velashape II/ Cellulite & Circumferential Reduction, Fractional Laser Resurfacing for face and body, Hydro-Facials, Acne Treatments, Microdermabrasion, Face & Body Sugaring/ Waxing, Eyelash Perming and Tinting, Chemical Peels, Skin Rejuvenation (color correction, spider veins, age/
brown spots – face or body, Tricopigmentation (hair follicle simulation for balding and thinning hair) and more! Now is the perfect time as there is an increasing demand for permanent makeup practitioners! For more info on the next start date, call the Beauty Redefined Med Spa number at (865) 685-0640.
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PHIIT (Continued from page 14) For me, PHIIT felt like the perfect alternative to feeling all alone during my workout and not knowing exactly what to do. The experience is structured and the support is there. If I felt lost, I could ask the personal trainer for pointers. The particular class I attended even ended with a friendly sled competition – and my team won! Still haven’t tried a PHIIT class? Just ask your local club manager how you can get a free one-class trial! Ready to encourage others to try this high intensity workout? Post your workout photos or
thoughts to social media with hashtag #teamNFC and we’ll reshare our favorites!
About the author... Anne Brock is a content creator, social media consultant, freelance journalist and blogger at FlourSackMama.com. As #teamNFC Coordinator, she is always trying something new at National Fitness Center, and she’s thrilled to have lost 20 pounds while working out at NFC over the past year.
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to recognize (and not deny) our own risk factors and take steps to get these factors identified and controlled. We could all improve our diets. We could all improve our exercise efforts. We could all initiate a home blood pressure monitoring program. We could all lead less stressful lives by periodic rests, by better sleep, and by simplifying our cluttered days. We would all be healthier and far less likely to become heart patients over our lifetime.
(Continued from page 22) emotional or physical stress compels eating disorders, substance abuse, and other poor lifestyle choices. These misguided choices can lead to smoking, obesity, diabetes, and hypertension and fan the flames of poor health and cardiovascular disease. Professional assistance may be required to identify stressors and work out a mitigation and treatment program so that stress, the “Mother of all risk About the author... factors” receives the attention it deserves. Stephen Teague MD and Jeff Nitz PA see patients at 129 Time To Go Red Frank Diggs Drive in Clinton. In celebration of American To schedule an appointment, Heart Month, we all need call (855) 836-6682.
Walking
(Continued from page 16) sidewalks and walking paths. It is best to walk facing the oncoming traffic. Wear bright colored clothing during the day and reflective gear at night. A good rule of thumb is to keep a pace of about 120 steps per minute, or 3 miles per hour.
Walking on a flat surface is a great way to start an exercise program. However, interspersing short periods of increased effort, like hills or stairs, for around 4 minutes at a time can significantly increase the benefits obtained in a regular walking program.
Measuring your progress is simple by listening to your body. If you are feeling energized and your body is less achy, then you are experiencing positive results. If however you are experiencing pain, it is time to consult with your doctor. A podiatrist is a great place to start if you are experiencing pain during or after walking. Most pain associated with walking is from your feet. You may be wearing the wrong shoes or need custom insoles to provide balance and stability. A podiatrist can quickly assess your feet and make recommendations to make your walking regimen pain free.
About the author...
Brian Christiansen is the owner of Arches Foot Care located at 140 W. Tennessee Avenue in Oak Ridge. He can be reached for questions by calling 482-1788.
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and we are better at keeping our jobs. In the workplace (Continued from page 12) we show superior productivity, more resilience, and less most contagious when two burnout and less turnover. If people mutually knowledge you are the boss, keep your they are friends. But even employees happy. if the relationship goes only one way, the joy gets spread. Five things you can do to creAn article in Time Magazine, ate a lasting positive change, December 2, 008, states that a change to happiness. happy individual would increase the happiness of his/ 1. Daily picture the three gratiher next-door neighbor by tude we talked about earlier. 34%, and siblings that live within a mile will increase 2. Journaling, make a note of happiness up to 14% while a good things that happened to spouse only increased by 8%. you during the day. If you have a friend that lives within a mile you increase their 3. Exercise, exercise increashappiness by 25% when you es endorphins which are the are happy and their friends feel-good hormones. by 10%. So what does that mean? Choose to be happy 4. Meditation, meditation startand affect other people’s lives ing with a good abdominal breath will activate the release in a positive way. of the stress reducing horHappiness increases the im- mones in your brain. mune system’s ability to protect us making us healthier. 5. Simple random acts of kindOur jobs are more secure, ness simulate that feel-good,
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happy sensation.
may not be able to help others. kills, so stop worrying.
Most of us know when we are happy. But few of us know what really makes us happy. Do you search for happiness, or do you follow things that bring joy into your life? Albert Einstein, stated that there are two things that we should do every day. The first is to meditate with creative visualization. The second is to play every day. Most of us have forgotten how to play. It doesn’t matter what the play is. It just matters that our minds and our bodies are experiencing something that is joyful.
Forgiveness, I used to think that true forgiveness was forgetting about what happened. However, while sitting in church one Sunday morning, the pastor said, “forgiveness is not forgetting, but it is taken the pain out of the memory”. Think of all the people that you may still have anger towards. It is time for you to break that chain, to quit allowing that person to control you through your painful memory. Forgiveness takes the pain out of the memory.
Challenge yourself to choose happiness. Start your day with your three grateful things. Say to yourself, it’s a great day. Challenge yourself to know what is a healthy sacrifice and an unhealthy sacrifice. Sometimes, it just simply means, quit saying yes to everyone and quit trying to please everyone including your family. When you play the martyr, you lose and so does everyone else around you. Put yourself first. When I travel and take my seat on an airplane and the door closes the flight attendant stands up and says, if the oxygen mask drops from the ceiling, put years on first before trying to help someone else. If you don’t help yourself first, you
Stop worrying. We only worry about things we have no control over. Unfortunately, that worry activates a stress response in our body. Stress
Happy trails to you.
About the author... Ron is the Owner of Healthy Visions Wellness Center in Clinton. Phone: 269-4616.
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Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur.
CrossFit is for Everyone CrossFit can prepare you for whatever life throws at you. It is a general physical preparedness program that uses weightlifting, gymnastics movements, and traditional cardio in an intense group setting that turns couch potatoes into warriors. The workouts can be scaled to you current physical ability so that you are challenged whether you are an athlete or a beginner. If you already have a fitness regimen, CrossFit can add to your capability by introducing weight bearing exercise or bodyweight movements that you don’t normally use. CrossFit is the principal strength and conditioning program for many police academies and tactical operations teams, military special
operations units, champion martial artists, and hundreds of other elite and professional athletes worldwide. Our program delivers a fitness that is, by design, broad, general, and inclusive. Our specialty is not specializing. Combat, survival, many sports, and life reward this kind of fitness.
tion process.
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and our grandparents differ by degree not kind of exercises. Our terrorist hunters, skiers, mountain bike riders, and housewives have found their best fitness from the same The CrossFit program is de- regimen. signed for universal scalability, making it the perfect In any case it must be unapplication for any committed derstood that the CrossFit individual regardless of expe- workouts are extremely rience. We’ve used our same demanding and will routines for elderly individuals tax the capacities of with heart disease and cage even the world's best fighters. We adjust the in- a t h l e t e s . S e c r e t tensity of the program to the City CrossFit ofindividual’s ability rather than fers a ‘CrossFit change the program itself. Basics’ course that teaches new The needs of Olympic athletes participants the basic movements of CrossFit. Participants also learn how to scale our workouts to t h e i r own fitness level. Once the basic movements have been mastered the intensity of the training can be carefully increased provided the quality of movement is consistent. New athletes and those new to CrossFit are coached continuously through this adapta-
CrossFit is described as ‘constantly varied functional movement at high intensity.’ Constantly varied means that we do a different workout every day. All participants perform the same workout or WOD (workout of the day) in a group setting. The exercises, the load (amount of weight used) and the duration of the workout vary from day to day and can all be scaled to an individual’s current fitness level. Functional movement means that we don’t do muscle isolation exercises. We perform movements that use groups of muscles together in t h e way your body normally moves throughout the day. Once an athlete demonstrates the ability to move properly during workouts we then increase the intensity. There are three categories of movement (or exercises) that we use in CrossFit: Weightlifting (deadlift, Olympic lifts,
kettlebells, etc.), Gymnastics (pushup, pullup, squats, body weight exercises) and Metabolic Conditioning – or cardio (running, jump rope, rowing). CrossFit workouts will typically consist of one or more exercises from these categories. The constant variation and wide variety of exercises that we use ensures that athletes don’t get into a boring routine of just going to the gym. (See ‘Crossfit’ on page 42)
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Health and Safety Pins Are you someone who makes New Years’ resolutions? Or do you view the start of a new year as a perfect opportunity to make some positive changes in your life? Maybe your goal is getting in better shape, committing to being a better organizer, or perhaps getting a few home improvement projects started (and finished). Whatever your goals are its important to make the necessary preparations to ensure yourself the best possible outcome of your hard work and commitment. One of the most important things you need to do before you even get started is to remove as many obstacles as pos-
sible before you even begin. The best way to ensure that your health and fitness goals are reached is by starting the New Year off by seeing a chiropractor. A doctor of chiropractic is trained to remove what are called vertebral subluxations from the spinal column. A subluxation is a vertebra that has misaligned in a way that places stress on the nervous system. If the stress is significant enough it can sometimes cause pain, but it ALWAYS causes a dis-function within the body. Subluxations keep the body from being able to function properly and therefore they can keep the body from do-
Special Guest
Eddy Robinson ing what it does naturally and that’s HEAL itself. I like to use what is called the “Safety Pin Cycle” analogy to explain this condition to all of my patients. Our body’s communications system begins at the brain. Messages from the brain are sent to the body by the nerves. Our bodies reply by sending messages back to the brain via the nerves, to notify the brain our body’s state of wellbeing. This is il-
Pharmacists as Health Care Providers Pharmacists are the most accessible health-care professionals yet Medicare doesn’t recognize them as a provider of health-care. One of the most significant pieces of pharmacy related legislation is currently being considered
by our Congressional leaders in Washington, DC. Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act (H.R. 592 / S. 314) would recognized pharmacist as “health care providers” under Medicare Part B. Why is this legislation so important? In a recent report submitted to the Surgeon General entitled Improving Patient and Health Systems Outcomes through Advanced
Pharmacy Practice, Rear Admiral Scott Giberson, the nation’s Chief Pharmacy Officer at the time, noted that “for each dollar invested in the clinical pharmacy service of the period from 1988 to 2005, the overall average benefit gained was $10.07 per $1 of allocated funds.” This is proof that when Pharmacists spend time with patients and counsel them on the correct (See ‘Providers’ on page 50)
lustrated in the photo of the closed safety pin. In this picture the brain is connected to the body and the body is connected to the brain causing a state of “ease.” This is what we consider the optimal condition for health and wellness within the body. Every organ and body tissue is in constant communication with the brain and because of this connection they can function and properly. The second photo is an example of what happens when the bones our spines are misaligned and cause a disconnection. As we stated earlier a misaligned spinal bone is
called a vertebral subluxation. This condition causes “dis-ease” within the body. As you can see in the picture there is disconnect. The body isn’t fully connected to the brain so it cannot receive all the messages it needs to fully express health. This is where a doctor of chiropractic can help. We are trained to locate, analyze and correct these misaligned bones to restore the brain to body connection so the body can do what it was designed to do on its own, and that’s HEAL itself. People tell me all the time that their back pains get better, neck aches subside, (See ‘Safety’ on page 53)
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Providers (Continued from page 26) use of their medications and answer questions they are better and more compliant in their treatment.
problems. If patients understand what and why they are taking they are more likely to be compliant and thus be a healthier patient. Pharmacies and other Health Care professionals are being graded on how they are impacting the lives of patients beyond the services they offer. Just filling a prescription doesn’t make a patient healthier. The patient must be compliant and if they hare having problems they may need a change in therapy.
At Clinton Drug Store our goal is not just to “put pills in a bottle” but to have a relationship with our patients so that they feel comfortable asking questions and so if we notice someone isn’t refilling their medication on time we In Tennessee, five of our will ask if they are having any Congressional leaders (Mar-
Van Gogh only sold one painting when he was alive. sha Blackburn, Steve Cohen, Dr. Scott DesJarlais, John J. Duncan, Jr., and Dr. Phil Roe) have already signed on to support this legislation. Please help us by contacting Congressman Fleischmann (865) 576-1976, Senator Alexander (865) 545-4253, and Senator Corker (865) 637-4180.
About the author... Jim McBride is Pharmacist & ower of Clinton Drug Store located at 1130 N. Charles Seivers Boulevard in Clinton. He can be reached for questions at 457-1421.
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Concerts (Continued from page 7) with colorful instrumentation and counter-melodies. Just when you think you have lost track of the melody, Delius brings it back, like an improvising jazz musician, who returns to the tune that has been in his mind throughout his embellishments and variations. The beautiful development climbs to a strong climax, and then finishes as gently and lyrically as it began. As you listen to the artistry in Brigg Fair, you can imagine scenes of the 19th century English coun-
tryside, in anticipation of the soprano soloists are Kathryn romantic meeting at the fair. Frady Marvel and Ryan Colbert. They are accompanied Claude Debussy composed by the Cokesbury Women’s the cantata, La Damoiselle Chorus and the Oak Ridge Élue, in 1887 – 88, with a Community Orchestra. This reorchestration in 1902. It is is one of the most beautifully based on the poem (1850) and lyrical choral works that you companion painting (1877) by can listen to. You can feel the Dante Gabriel Rossetti. The young maiden yearning for the subject is a young woman lover she left behind. in heaven who gazes down on her lover on earth, and To enjoy these compositions, longs for the day he will join join the concert on Saturday, her. This is one of Debussy’s February 27th at 2:00 pm earlier works. But, it marks in the Sanctuary of the First his departure from the style Baptist Church of Oak Ridge, of his predecessors, with on the corner of the Oak chords and tonal painting that Ridge Turnpike and LaFayette were unique to Debussy. The Drive. Alternatively, choose
Visions Magazine, February 2016, Page 51 the performance at 4:00 pm on Sunday, February 28th at Cokesbury United Methodist Church (South Campus), 1/3 mile east of the Pellissippi Parkway on Kingston Pike, Knoxville. Admission is free. But, modest donations at the door to support the orchestra’s routine operating expenses will be appreciated. The Oak Ridge Community Orchestra (ORCO) is a 501(c)3, non-profit, volunteer organization, performing under the baton of Conductor and Music Director, Dr. Marcel Urias. Anyone wishing to regularly participate in the orches-
tra is encouraged to contact the Personnel Manager, Cyndi Jeffers, at orcopersonnelmanager@gmail.com. Usually, we can accommodate additional string players, and occasionally there are openings in the brass, woodwind and percussion sections. The orchestra welcomes experienced musicians of all ages. The Oak Ridge Community Orchestra is a rewarding venue for instrumentalists who enjoy playing for an appreciative audience, with music ranging from Baroque through Classical to Contemporary. For info visit www.OakRidgeCommunityOrchestra.com.
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Why Strength Training is the Best Exercise for Women Whether you are just get- and makes you physically ting started with a workout more capable. And on the program or are ready to tar- other hand is cardio—aerobic exercise that gets get your problem areas your heart pumping and with new exercises, burns calories. Which strength training is an efficient way to reach do you choose? How your strength goals! about both; A good circuit program gets in On one hand, there’s both forms of exercise strength training, which builds and can be done in just 30 strong muscles and bones minutes.
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Josee Tousignant For example, Curves has Circuit classes with a workout program specifically designed for women that takes about 30 minutes to complete. From Dance to Jillian Michaels, their circuit-based classes can help you improve your balance, stability and core strength. Here, you will find coaches who are deeply vested in your success are always there on the circuit to correct form and push you to your personal best.
most important benefits circuit training offers women: It is supremely efficient and slips easily into our busy lives. Here are four other reasons to give circuit training a try or to stay on the circuit if you’re already there.
States who have osteoporosis, 80 percent are women. • Roughly one in two women over the age of 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis.
• Post menopause, estrogen plummets, you lose its protecHelp prevent osteoporosis tive effect on bone health, and the rate bone loss increases. You can lose up to 20 percent of your bone density in the 5 to 7 years after menopause.
Circuit training combines weight-bearing exercise with strength training, and both have been shown to stimulate Here are a few startling facts bone growth, improve bone about this bone disease, cour- density, and help prevent ostesy of the National Osteopo- teoporosis. rosis Foundation: Help prevent heart disease Which leads us to one of the • Of the adults in the United Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death among women, and we know that cardio workouts—walking, running, cycling, and so forth—boost cardiovascular health. So too does strength training. Several studies have shown that regular resistance training helps lower resting blood pressure, raise levels of HDL (good) cholesterol, reduce levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol and lower blood triglycerides. And that’s not all. “Research shows that resistance training reduces visceral or intraabdominal fat, which has been linked to heart disease and diabetes,” says Wayne Wescott PhD, professor of exercise science at Quincy College. You can give heart disease and diabetes a one-two knockout punch where each 30-minute circuit delivers both a strength and cardio workout. Help lift depression (See ‘Curves’ on page 53)
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Safety (Continued from page 49) chronic headache sufferers get better, sleep is improved, and concentration is more focused with some people. I’m
Start the New Year off right! If you’ve never been to a chiropractor this New Year is the perfect time to get started. If you don’t think you need one because you are “feeling”
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(Continued from page 52) Women are twice as likely as men to suffer depression say experts at the Mayo Clinic. Circuit training can provide relief. Many studies have shown that aerobic exercise and resistance training individually and in combination can improve mood, boost self-esteem, reduce tension, increase energy and help lift depression. Be happy. Get on the circuit.
happy for people when they report to me all of the great things they are experiencing since they started care but I ALWAYS remind my patients that I didn’t adjust them to “cure” their aches and pains. A chiropractors’ goal is to correct the misalignment to restore function so that the body can HEAL.
great right now, I encourage you to please re-read this article. Chiropractic isn’t about pain relief at all. It’s about ensuring your body is functioning properly by removing stress (subluxations) from the nervous system. Get checked to ensure you and your family are expressing life to the fullest.
Enjoy community and friendship Like many things in life, exercising is more fun and effective when you have someone to share it with. When we seek out friendships and we nurture them for the emotional and practical support we find and that we give back. Relationships enrich our lives and are important to our mental and physical health. Friends lift us when we’re down, motivate us toward accomplishment, and champion our success. Working out side-by-side with other women on the Curves circuit engenders friendship and all of its gifts. On the Curves circuit, you will be welcomed and embraced, and that sets you up for success at achieving all the health benefits circuit training makes possible. Make a commitment to stick to healthy-living and make lifestyle changes that last a lifetime.
About the author... Josee Tousignant is the owner of Oak Ridge Curves located at 130 Bus Terminal Rd. (behind the Security Square Shopping Center) in Oak Ridge. Josee and her high energy staff will welcome and embrace you as you work side-by-side with other women, build great friendships, and start to achieve all the health benefits that circuit training makes possible. For more information, Call today at 865-481-8444, check out their facebook page (Curves of Oak Ridge), or email Josee at Oakridgecurves@gmail.com.
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What You Always Wanted To Know About Chiropractic... What You Always Wanted To Know About Chiropractic, Yet Never Got The Chance To Ask! If we told you how to become healthier and fit by following a simple and effective program, would you like to learn how?
the office at (865)457-8888. Chiropractic care covers a wide range of health concerns including neck pain, headaches, tmj issues, migraines, back pain, numbness and tingling into the hands and feet, sciatica, disc injuries, sport injuries, work and car injuries, alleviating pregnant mothers back pain and issues, and repetitive motion injuries, like hours on your computer or texting and so much more!
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Berk body signals that a limit has been reached or a problem has developed. Since we can adapt, minor aches and pains are often shrugged off. While they may go away, if the underlying problem remains unattended, the problem can slowly worsen until it becomes more difficult and expensive to resolve.
We at Anderson County Family Chiropractic are committed to educating the community on a branch of the healing arts that most people do not completely understand how it works. For a complimentary consultation, Pain of any kind, at any age, with Dr. Berk, Dr. Farmer , is a sign that something isn’t These conditions can interfere or Dr. DeSimone, please call right! Pain is the way your with your sleep, performing your daily activities, enjoying your hobbies, playing with your family and friends and preventing you from reaching your highest potential in sports and work. Chiropractic care can help these conditions. If this seems promising, but you have doubts, please continue to read. Chiropractic is based on the scientific fact that the nervous system controls and regulates virtually every cell, tissue, organ and system of the body. There are growing number of studies which
suggest chiropractic reduces nerve disturbance along the spine, and may enhance the ability of the brain and nerve system to control and regulate the body. These include published research documenting the results of chiropractic care on asthma, infantile colic, immune function, menstrual cramps, improving vision and brain function, lower back pain and one’s overall health status and as well as many others. It is this difference that has brought results to millions since 1895 and caused them to rethink the nature of health and the role of chiropractic care. Everyday, more people want a safe and natural approach
to better health that avoids drugs and surgery . As chiropractors, our interest in the spine is because it houses the nervous system which carries vital communications between your brain and your body. When spinal joints aren’t moving right can irritate nearby nerves causing muscles go into spasm, when this occurs it is called a subluxation. Subluxations cause interference with the control and regulation of your body. Nerve irritation, muscle spasms, and spinal joints immobility will distort nerve communications, which can be an underlying (See ‘Chiro’ on page 58)
You can lead a cow upstairs but not downstairs.
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Childhood Experiences can Impact Children’s Health Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee! Perhaps our biggest concern as parents (and most challenging when you have a twoyear old who thinks he is Superman and likes to show you by diving off the sofa) is keeping our children safe. Safe from accidents, from bullies, from
strangers. We spend a lot of time thinking about it, and we spend millions of dollars per year on items to protect them, from car seats to bicycle helmets to electrical outlet covers. We do this because we know the dangers, and we do everything in our power to lessen the risk of our children being hurt.
Knowing your ACE score is the best place to start in Special protecting your children from Guest the effects of toxic stress and adversity. Our own childhood experiences greatly impact the Valerie way we react to our children Bouchard Experiencing these types of and how we react to stress But what about protecting our trauma in childhood actually in parent/child interactions. children from health risks? What many parents do not know is that they play the single most important role in protecting their children against the top health threats to American adults today such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, anxiety, and depression. This goes beyond immunizations and yearly well-child visits. We know this because of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, one of the largest and most impactful public health studies ever done. The findings of this study, conducted in 1995 alters the way our brain looks Knowing our own ACE score by the CDC and Kaiser Per- and works. It changes the way helps to understand why and menante and replicated many we react when experiencing how we react to our children’s times since then, demonstrate stress and can lead to the behaviors. It also speaks volthat there is a direct connec- adoption of unhealthy coping umes to our own resilience, tion between early childhood skills. And because the brain and our understanding of the adversity and health outcomes no longer functions as it was things we do to cope when life across the lifespan. The ACE meant to, children exposed to gets stressful. But most imStudy looked at 10 different toxic stress can suffer serious portant, it helps give us a way types of childhood adversity. health consequences as they to talk about the things that These include things like di- get older. vorce, growing up in a home (See ‘Abuse’ on page 57) where domestic violence was present, physical and sexual abuse, neglect, or having a parent who was incarcerated or struggled with substance abuse issues, among others.
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Tips for Healthier, More Radiant Skin
Healthy skin starts with a healthy lifestyle. To help the skin look its best, it is important to maintain a healthy diet, get plenty of exercise, drink lots of water, invest in regular facials, and take the time to incorporate a regular beauty regiment. The skin is a living organ that constantly regenerates itself so the right care can improve its support, elasticity, and shine. There are four basic skin types: Oily, Dry, Normal, and Combination. It is possible to have sensitive skin along with any of these four general types. So knowing your skin type is the first step toward obtaining healthier skin. Dry Skin has a tendency to be dehydrated, lacking oil, and has few breakout if any. It can be sensitive to the sun, wind, and cold temperatures. A good treatment for dry skin is to wash with warm water with a rich, creamy cleaner, and then pat the skin dry. Then
use a toner to help with tight and flakey feeling of dehydration. Avoid toners that contain alcohol to avoid more drying effect on the skin and moisturize always.
toner over the face. You will build up on the skin and bringwant to apply moisturizer more ing back your skin’s luminosity frequently to dry skin. and clarity. For younger skin, exfoliation unplugs pores to Combination Skin is com- help defend against acne.
Oily Skin has a lot of shine and the pores are generally slightly enlarged. It is prone to pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads than the other skin types. A good treatment for oily skin is to wash your face twice a day with a non-foaming cleanser and warm water. Then use a non-alcohol free toner to help additional residue. Although the skin is oily, you must moisturize lightly daily or your skin will become dry underneath. prised of two extreme skin types on the face. You may Normal Skin is skin that is oily have acne and a lot of oil in in the T-Zone while your nose one area when the rest of the is dry and cheeks are taut. skin is generally dry. As for the This type of skin can change treatment, tend to the recomwith the seasons and become mendations for both oily and dryer with the winter and oilier dry skin types. in the summer. The treatment for this skin type should be Sensitive Skin can be a concleaners designed for normal dition that affects normal, oily, skin and warm water. Wipe or dry skin and can show up as with alcohol free, hydrating rash, redness, inflammation, acne, or dilated capillaries. You may have allergic reactions to beauty products or be unusually sensitive to sun, wind, and cold weather. The cleansers, toners, makeup, and moisturizers should be fragrance free and hypoallergenic. Cleanse, tone, and moisturize with gentle products every day. The idea for sensitive skin is to choose products with soothing benefits like chamomile, lavender, calamine, rosemary, thyme, aloe vera, or coconut oil. While cleansing, toning and moisturizing are the basics of good skin care, there are other things that you can do to improve the overall health and appearance of your skin. Exfoliating the skin removes the hard keratin layer and
or twice a week will dramatically increase the elasticity and health of the skin. Some masques give additional hydration and firming benefits and some are used to control skin conditions. Boosterserums, concentrates, and oils can also be added to any moisturizers or masques for enhanced results.
Facials are a great way to get immediate results and there are many types that will address your particular skin and any possible conditions that you may have. A good Esthetician can advise you on the best kind of facial to have and the products that are the most beneficial for In mature skin , exfoliation you in your home care. For is essential to minimize fine instance, I have personally lines, remove dry flakes, and found Eminence products to give the most outstanding reto revive tired skin. Masque Treatments once
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Skin (Continued from page 56) sults over all the products that I have used in my 16 years as an Esthetician. It is an organic skin care line from Hungary made of a unique blend of fresh ingredients that treats the senses and the skin. Healthy, radiant skin can be easily achieved with proper care. Schedule an appointment with an Esthetician so that you can begin to look better and feel better about yourself today!
About the author... Statia Liford is a Licensed Esthetician with over 16 years of experience and has been with Rivers Edge Salon since they opened in Clinton in 2003. River’s Edge Salon is located at 743 S. Charles Seivers Blvd. and Statia can be reached at 865-457-0092
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is there are things we can do to protect our children against the negative effects of these happened to us, and how to experiences. prevent our children from experiencing the same. You can As parents, we are the sincalculate your score by visiting gle biggest influencer in our www.acestoohigh.com. child’s life, and our interaction with them is more impactful Sometimes however, no mat- than any other. Early experiter how hard we try, life hap- ences in a child’s life serve pens. Despite our best efforts, as the way brains are built. our children may experience Just like building a house, it is adversity. The GOOD news best to get the foundation right from the start. This happens through positive experiences with a trusted caregiver. Like a ball going back and forth in a tennis match, the serve and return between a caregiver and child - talking, cooing, making facial expressions lays the early foundation for a healthy brain. Every day moments such as bath time, changing diapers, and sharing meals show your child they can trust you and provide a strong protection against the potential impact of adversity.
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All these interactions help buf- to keep your children safe. Creating a space rich with nurfer future stress. turing and love will keep them The nurturing relationships from reacting to adversity in a you have with others also negative way. Safe, nurturing translate to your child. These relationships build a type of rerelationships become valu- silience in children that trumps able resources when you ACEs, and the foundation built need extra support. Join a during childhood serves as a parent group, talk to a trusted safety net for our children as friend, make connections with they navigate life’s challenges. healthy friends and family About the author... members, and reach out to the 24-Hour TN Parent Helpline Valerie has lived in Anderson (1-800-CHILDREN). Home county for 20 years and has visiting programs, such as raised three children in Oak Healthy Families Tennessee Ridge. She has worked and Nurturing Parenting, are with children and families in another great resource that Anderson county for nearly help parents strengthen their t e n y e a r s a n d r e c e n t l y skills and ultimately their re- started working with the lationship with their children. Healthy Family program as You can learn more about a home visitor since October these programs at www.pcat. 2015. She hopes to use her experience and knowledge of org. Your own childhood experi- the community to continue to ences may be challenging, but work with and help families to that does not have to be the grow and thrive in this great story for your children. As a community of ours for years parent, you have what it takes to come.
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Chiro (Continued from page 54) cause of many health problems beyond just back pain and headaches.
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Then, health has the best their individual health goals. By the time many people opportunity to return. consult our practice, they’ve There are three basic causes had their problem for some retraining muscles of subluxation: phyical, time, chemical, and emotional and ligaments that support stresses. Physical causes the spine takes time. Each include slips, falls, improper visit builds on the ones sleeping and lifting, accidents before. Remember your body and repetitive motions. does the healing, not the Stress, anger and fear are chiropractor. Many patients examples of emotional sense some progress within a causes of subluxations. few weeks of frequent visits. Alcohol, drugs, pollution and Visits are less often as your poor diet can be chemical spine stabilizes. In difficult cases, complete healing can causes of subluxations. take months or even years. Because we rely on adjustments to help your Most patients report a sense body right itself we’re highly of well being and ease after proficient. When developing their chiropractic adjustments. a care plan, we consider the Some are sore at first, unique circumstances of each because the muscles have patient. There are many been so tight protecting the ways to adjust the spine. The body. After all, if adjustments method selected will be best weren’t pleasant, our patients suited to your age, size and wouldn’t return for the multiple visits needed to retrain their spinal problem.
It is the chiropractor’s job to detect these subluxations and reduce their effect to the nervous system. The results of a thorough chiropractic examination can show the location and severity of any subluxations you may have. The primary form of care to reduce subluxations is a schedule of chiropractic adjustments. By applying a specific and precise force, in the right direction and at the right time, over time, changes in the position and motion of spinal bones can be made. Chiropractic adjustments add motion to these stuck joints, reducing nervous system disruption, muscle spasms and inflammation of The frequency of adjustments the surrounding soft tissues. vary with each patient and
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People of every age: newborns, infants, children, teens, seniors and even back surgery patients can get adjusted. Naturally, adjustments are tailored to your size, age and particular health issue.
Thank you for taking the time to read this article. I hope it helps you understand Chiropractic and how it can add years to your life and life to your years!!!!
We experience life through our nervous system. Everyone, regardless of age or condition, can benefit from a nervous system that is working at its very best. Those who want to optimize their health , be all that they can be and perform at their best should give us a call at (865) 457-8888. Find out for yourself by scheduling a no obligation consultation to discuss your problem. If you are excited to get started please see our special offer located in this
Dr. Jacqueline Berk, Anderson County Family Chiropractic who works with Dr J. Brad Farmer and Dr. Carolyn DeSimone at 325 S. Charles G Seivers Blvd in Clinton. She has been in practice for over twenty years. Please contact the office at (865)457-8888 for any questions. In addition we have another office for your convenience; Morgan County Chiropractic in Wartburg, the office number is (423)3465656.
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