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Entering the low, dark opening in the side of the mountain is a bit like driving into a large industrial building. First you go through a set of doors and then a curtain, which helps to direct air for ventilation. The mantrip bumps over more than a mile of rough underground road, through a space that’s cavernous and white with rock dust. The roof is less than 5 feet high, and you duck your head to avoid the low spots. Welcome to the coal mines. BY DEBRA MCCOWN
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When the summer heat turns up and you’re looking for a fun way to cool down, put on your swimsuit, pack up your sunscreen, towel and goggles and head to the nearest body of water. Whether your preference is floating in a lazy river,
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meals for the masses One day, 3,000 volunteers and 300,000 people to be fed. It’s time to break out the butter, because we’ve got some serious food to prepare! Partnering with the non-profit organization Stop Hunger Now to feed 300,000 people this July, Kingsport will take part in the package meal program to provide a platform to educate and engage volunteers in a tangible effort to end hunger. For more information about signing up for a one-hour shift, visit stophunger.chpres.org. stophunger.chpres.org
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Get out your calendars and start circling dates… fair season is here! BY DEBRA MCCOWN
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or some people, it’s about the roar of the midway: the lights of the Ferris wheel, the smell of the funnel cake and homegrown music on a muggy summer night. For others, it’s about time with friends as they show off the work they’ve been doing all year: their livestock, crops and handicrafts.
These two facets of American culture—fun and farming—have gone hand in hand for generations at harvest-time fairs that showcase the year’s crops, from burley to babies, as the crowds come for carnivals and musical entertainment. “It’s just a fun-filled day for everyone in the community,” says Rhonda Humbert, vice president of the Greene County Fair board, who stresses the educational nature of exhibits that give kids a hands-on glimpse into their heritage. “They all look forward to it.” Greene County is one of several locations around the Tri-Cities region that host fairs every year, but the biggest by far is the Appalachian Fair, which is held in Gray and boasts an annual attendance of well over 200,000 people from several states. The Appalachian Fair, which this August marks its 89th year, draws a big crowd for its big-name entertainment as well as the carnival and exhibits. “People enjoy coming out and seeing the different things that are here at the
fair,” says Phil Booher, manager of the Appalachian Fair. “Mom and Dad might bring the kids because they came to the fair 20 years ago, and they want their kids to experience the carnival and the animals. A lot of people don’t get to see animals up close anymore. Farming has, of course, declined in this area, and I think a lot of it is the nostalgia of it. And it’s reasonably priced entertainment.” According to the International Association of Fairs & Expositions, fairs have been around for centuries. In their earliest form, they were places for merchants to trade; later, entertainment was added. In the United States, agricultural fairs became popular in the 19th century, with similar elements to what fairs have today: competitions for the best agricultural and domestic products, at an annual celebration set up to be fun as well as educational. Today, some 3,200 fairs are held around the country.
The Appalachian Fair is the secondlargest of the 56 fairs held in the state of Tennessee each year, which are scattered on the calendar from June through October. The Appalachian Fair has a main music stage, a museum stage featuring pageants and contests and an arena featuring motor vehicle events; there are also the show barns, commercial buildings, vendors and exhibits, as well as the carnival. This year’s musical headliners are Scotty McCreery, Cole Swindell, Charlie Daniels and Dailey & Vincent, and there will also be an Appalachian
Fair’s Got Talent competition. Arena events will include tractor and truck pulls, monster and mega trucks, and a demolition derby. Booher says there’s a reason local and regional fairs remain a hit year after year: “It’s great entertainment for a great price,” he says, “and you get the chance to come out and enjoy it with the family.”
July 30-Aug. 9 Abingdon, VA This craft-focused annual festival has been an institution for more than 60 years in historic Abingdon. It includes a broad musical lineup and a variety of associated activities that range from educational presentations to outdoor adventures. (276) 623-5266 vahighlandsfestival.org
SCOTT COUNTY FAIR July 23-25 Dungannon, VA (276) 467-2306 scottcountyfair.weebly.com
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upcoming summer festivals July 9-12 Linville, NC Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on while you enjoy four days of Scottish revelry, including heavyweight athletics, bagpipe parades, music and dancing, sheepherding, food and other vendors at this 60th annual event. (828) 733-1333 gmhg.org
July 18 Mountain City, TN The annual Mountain City Sunflower Festival is a small-town summer celebration with music and festivities, vendors, contests and activities for kids. (423) 727-1950 johnsoncountytn.org
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FUN FEST July 10-18 Kingsport, TN This nine-day community festival draws huge crowds to downtown Kingsport for music, arts and crafts, and a variety of activities for kids and families. A highlight will be the balloon glow July 17 and launch July 18. With attendance around 150,000, it’s one of the biggest summer festivals in the Tri-Cities! (423) 392-8806 funfest.net
Aug. 29 Johnson City The Mountain States Foundation Dragon Boat Festival will take place at Warriors’ Path State Park, where the festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary. Proceeds from this year’s paddle teams go for a great cause—Woodridge Hospital’s Willow project, benefiting the hospital’s inpatient behavioral health unit for children and adolescents. (423) 302-3131 mshafoundation.org/events
EAST TENNESSEE CELTIC FESTIVAL Sept. 11-13 Elizabethton, TN A celebration of Celtic heritage with music, dancing, crafts and demonstrations of Scottish and Irish culture. (423) 741-4841 uppereasttncelticsociety.org
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‘the miracle kid’ W hen Josh Jaynes walks into The Wellness Center in Johnson City, he’s greeted warmly by staff and patrons. On this day, however, he can only watch as others play on the basketball court and use the exercise equipment.
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It will be awhile before he can return to his fitness routine. He’s still recovering from a stroke and brain aneurysm, suffered at the same time in September 2014. A multiple state track and cross-country champion from Happy Valley High School who ran for East Tennessee State University, the 26 year old remembers having a four-day headache prior to last September 24. He was working 50 to 60 hours a week and going to school part time. On September 24, he was admitted to Johnson City Medical Center with the stroke and aneurysm. When he woke up days later, he was in intensive care at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He didn’t realize that he was paralyzed on his left side. Because of the nature of his illness, treatment during his 28 days in ICU was difficult. In October 2014, doctors performed a craniectomy to relieve pressure on his brain. The small section of skull that doctors removed was stored in a freezer. The blood clot remains in his head; doctors didn’t bust it because of the brain aneurysm. Jaynes spent 13 days at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital in Kingsport. A few weeks later, he returned to Vanderbilt for a shunt to drain excess spinal fluid. This made the side of his head dip in. In early April, he went back for a cranioplasty in which doctors reattached the missing portion of his skull. Along the way, he’s been plagued by numerous blood clots, which could be caused by ulcerative colitis. Because UC can cause an increased risk of blood clots, Jaynes, a member of the Army National Guard, will likely stay on blood thinners the rest of this life. His memory is improving, and he says speech therapy has helped tremendously, but he’s still on restrictions—no working, no exercise. He knows how fortunate he is, and he knows he’ll get back to peak physical shape one day. “I’m very, very fortunate because most people don’t make it out of the aneurysm,” he says. He credits his positive attitude to his military training. “It’s been rough, but being in the military helps with resiliency training,” he says, “not getting down, not getting depressed.” Doctors credit his quick recovery to his excellent physical condition. “Every doctor has called me ‘the miracle kid,’” Jaynes says. Jaynes plans to earn a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance and become a commissioned officer for the National Guard. “I was so used to a busy lifestyle—working, school, working out. This has given me a perspective on everything. God has really brought it to my attention. I took things for granted, and I definitely won’t do that anymore,” he says.
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Each month we present our readers with a new challenge to improve their health and wellness. This month we challenge our younger audience to make the most of their summer vacations and to steer clear of that “summer slide!”
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JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST. ALTHOUGH IT’S TRUE THAT STUDENTS HAVE INDEED EARNED THEMSELVES A BREAK AFTER EIGHT LONG MONTHS OF PENCILS, PAPERS AND 20-POUND TEXTBOOKS—IT HAS ALSO PROVEN TRUE THAT THESE SEEMLY GLEE-FILLED MONTHS DO COME WITH A CATCH: THE SUMMER SLIDE. DEFINED AS THE LOSS OF ACADEMIC SKILLS OVER THE SUMMER, MANY STUDENTS START TO CATCH POOR RESULTS WHEN THEY AREN’T ENGAGED IN LEARNING EXPERIENCES—EVEN OVER SHORT PERIODS OF TIME. THE SOLUTION? LET’S GET THAT BRAIN WORKIN’! A BOOK A DAY. There is more than one way to embark on an adventure this summer. Catch up with your favorite characters for 20 minutes every day! Plan a trip to a bookstore or your local library, too. Most libraries host a summer reading program with fun incentives. Kids can also earn a free book at Barnes & Noble by keeping a reading log. A WORD A WEEK. Impetuous, prosaic, hackneyed? Time to break out the dictionary! Find a new word each week that you’ve never heard before. Practice using it correctly in sentences with your family and friends. Whoever uses the word most throughout the week wins! FLASHCARDS. 6 and 8 went on a date, didn’t come back ‘til they were 48! Turn math into a fun learning game. Put the math problem on one side and the solution on the other,
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ENROLL IN A CLASS. Summer programs often provide students with exciting and new ways to build their critical-thinking skills. Try an art class to improve concentration or a dance class to master memorization! You may even meet some new friends along the way! SEARCH THE WEB. With so many websites out there offering resources and ideas to keep your brainwaves occupied (ABC Mouse, Khan Academy, Scholastic, etc.), it seems almost silly not to utilize them. For no subscription fee, websites such as education.com offer free printable worksheets to fill the gaps in those long summer days! CHEF FOR A DAY. One of the best ways to integrate math and reading in day-to-day life is by cooking with your kids. By following the recipes, they will learn to read carefully and how to ration out the correct measurements. Let your child design the menu for some extra excitement!
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isitors to The Virginian often ask: “what is that ‘thing’ in front of the clubhouse?” That “thing” is a rock, but like the facility and community it represents, it is no ordinary rock. It serves as a gentle reminder of our heritage and what life was “back when.” “That thing” is officially known, especially in the coalfields of Southwest Virginia, Eastern Kentucky and West Virginia as a “Kettle Bottom”. A Kettle Bottom is defined in the history books of the coalfields as “a smooth, rounded piece of rock, cylindrical in shape, which may drop out of the roof of a mine without warning, sometimes causing serious injuries to miners.” The history book continues: “The surface usually has a scratched, striated, or slick-sided appearance and frequently has a slick, soapy unctuous feel. The origin of this feature is thought to be the remains of the stump of a tree that has been replaced by sediments so that the original form has been rather well preserved”. A Kettle Bottom is sometimes called “bell, pot, camelback and tortoise,” the book concludes. The Kettle Bottom in front of The Virgninan Clubhouse was removed from the Alma Coal Seam in a mine in Warrencliff, WV, by The Nicewonder Coal Group and for 20 years it stood sentinel at the 14th tee of The Virginian course. It was moved to its present location on April 30, 2012. As you might imagine, moving “that thing,” which weighs over 4,000 pounds, was a challenge, but today serves as a reminder of days gone by and a warm hospitable welcome to members and guests of The Virgnian Golf Club.
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A Place Of Healing, located in Johnson City, is an eating disorder resource center that services the entire Northeast Tennessee region. The organization raised nearly $1,500 from its second annual fundraiser “Storytelling & Silent Auction” held in February. With the funds, the organization has been able to register as a certified 501(c)3, allowing the organization to further enhance its efforts and effectiveness. Funds raised will also be used to provide more resources and books in the lending library plus enhance efforts to make additional community connections and continue to expand community awareness.
when hospitals collaborate... Two Mountain States Health Alliance hospitals are collaborating with Vanderbilt University Medical Center to provide local patients with neurology care via telemedicine. The two facilities—Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton and Franklin Woods Community Hospital in Johnson City—will have 24/7 access by video to do live consultations with doctors on Vanderbilt’s board-certified neurology staff. “Getting quick access to a neurologist like this will help us take better care of patients,” said Dr. Bert J. Smith, vice president for hospital programs and service line development at Mountain States.
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On Saturday, May 2, Girls on the Run of Northeast Tennessee hosted its ninth annual 5K race with a new record—running 5,000 meters with the 5,000th girl enrolled in the program. The Fun Run Girls on the Run 5K by Families for a Healthier Eastman is a color splash race that began at South Side Elementary School in Johnson City. This year’s race included 600 girls from all over the Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia areas. The mission of Girls on the Run is to unleash confidence and find ways to involve girls in healthy lifestyles.
a bunch of money, a bunch of bananas In an April announcement by Secretary Tom Vilsack of the US Department of Agriculture, Wholesome Wave received a $3.77 million grant from the USDA through the new Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive grant program. With the required matching funds contributed by Wholesome Wave and partners, the funds represent a $7.4 million commitment to affordable food access. This three-year grant will support expansion of Wholesome Wave’s national network of nutrition incentive programs, increasing affordable access of fruits and vegetables for more than 110,000 SNAP consumers in 17 states and Washington, D.C.
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a project worth $50k Appalachian Sustainable Development will receive $50,000 from the Central Appalachian Network as part of a $250,000 total award managed by The Mountain Association for Community Economic Development. The award, given to MACED by the USDA Rural Development’s Rural Community Development Initiative program, identifies effective regional partners that act as lead agencies on projects aimed to increase capacity and food system development across five Appalachian states. Appalachian Sustainable Development is dedicated to its mission to: grow food, communities and opportunities to build a thriving Appalachia.
For almost a decade, Dr. Deling Yin, a professor at East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine, has been studying the effect of stress on the immune system. Recently receiving a $340,000 grant from the National Institute of Health, Dr. Yin hopes to develop specific treatments or drugs that may improve the interaction of stress and the immune system as it has been found chronic stress can make you more susceptible to contracting diseases. Drs. Mohamed Elgazzar and Gregory Hanley, also Quillen faculty members, are co-investigators on the grant.
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fidgets Everyone knows smoking is bad for your unborn child if you’re pregnant. Well, now there’s proof that the baby itself is bothered by the intrusion of smoking. A study conducted by the United Kingdom’s Durham University used high-definition ultrasound to examine fetuses at both 24 and 36 weeks of pregnancy. Although movement is obviously normal in pregnancy, the study revealed a 58 percent increase in mouth movement and a 69 percent increase in self-touch for the babies who were exposed to smoke in utero, compared to those who were not, revealing that the babies were fidgeting as a result of feeling stressed and uncomfortable. Bottom line? Put your baby’s health first and don’t smoke.
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beyond birth control 101 Y ou’re not a teen anymore—you know all about the pill, safe sex and preventing unwanted pregnancy. You and your partner have a few children and think you’re probably done but not so sure that you’re ready to take permanent measures. What birth control is best for you, the couple who needs no more babies right now but may want another child in the future?
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endometrial cancer. Progestin-only pills are perfect to follow up the birth of a child while still breastfeeding because they won’t affect milk production. Although this may do the job short term, it’s important to note that the pill has an 8 percent failure rate if not taken each day, especially the progestin-only pills. So what if you’re looking for something a little more long term? There are many options that, when compared to these, cause less fuss for way more reliability.
Sources: everydayhealth.com, bedsider.org, webmd.com
Male condoms are only effective at preventing pregnancy about 82 percent of the time, and female condoms only cut it 79 percent of the time. Their big appeal is prevention of STIs and STDs, but with one consistent partner and little concern of transmission, these should really only be used in conjunction with another form of birth control to boot. Birth control pills, when taken flawlessly, can have a failure rate as low as 1 percent. The pill also comes with plenty of wellknown perks like lighter periods and may even provide protection against pelvic inflammatory disease and
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These methods don’t require you to remember anything extra, they’re extremely effective when properly administered and maintained and they’ll let you keep enjoying your time with your family without worry for months or even years between appointments. And when—and if—you are ready to welcome another baby, you can easily reverse the effects of these birth control methods.
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Intrauterine devices come in two varieties—some contain copper and some contain the hormone progestin. They’re both T-shaped and easily inserted into the uterus by your doctor. There are four available in the United States: Mirena and ParaGard, and the less common Skyla and Liletta. Copper versions are toxic to sperm, while the hormone variety thickens cervical mucus to prevent sperm from reaching the eggs. The IUDs containing hormones can be left in place for five years, while copper ones last a full 12. Talk about easy, no-hassle birth control. You won’t need any other forms of birth control while using it, and only one in 100 women becomes pregnant while using one. And, of course, if you choose the copper version, you could go completely hormone free. Another major perk of the IUD? If you choose to become pregnant again, all you have to do is visit your doctor to have the device removed.
HORMONE IMPLANT
No bigger than a matchstick, the hormone implant, called Nexplanon, is inserted under the skin of the upper arm where it’s virtually undetectable. It releases hormones that prevent ovulation and thicken cervical mucus. And this little guy does its job for three whole years. Just like an IUD, fewer than one in 100 women will get pregnant while carrying their own little matchstick around, and pregnancy can happen any time after the implant is removed.
THE SHOT
One shot every three months by your doctor is all it takes to simplify birth control. Progestin injections stop ovulation altogether and also make it difficult for sperm to find their destination by increasing cervical mucus. Sure, shots are no fun, but it beats having to remember to take a pill every day (among a hundred other things), right? Unlike the hormonal implant and the IUD, if you choose to become pregnant again it will take some planning. It can take anywhere from three to 18 months to resume ovulation after ending the shots as the hormones from the most recent injections run their course.
AND REMEMBER…
There are many other types of birth control beyond the few listed here. Consult your doctor about your specific medical history to make sure the birth control method you’re interested in is right for you. If you are transitioning to one of these birth control methods from another or are starting a new method for the first time, ask your doctor if you will need to use other methods until your body has adjusted.
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swim safely this summer S 50 PERCENT plash around the right way this summer! From life jackets to sunscreen, we cover everything you need to know to stay safe in the water.
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Learn how to keep yourself and others safe in the water this summer. Swim with a friend. Avoid swimming • Skip the alcohol. If you’re drinking, alone, and pick places that have a you won’t be as alert, focused or lifeguard on duty. Teach your kids balanced while swimming, boating or about the buddy system, too. supervising children. Supervise children. If you have little • Don’t hold your breath too kids, stay within an arm’s reach of them long. The “who can hold your while they’re swimming. Even if there’s breath the longest” underwater a lifeguard, reading, talking on the game is dangerous because it phone or playing a game can wait until can cause kids to pass out in your kids are done swimming—you the water (known as “shallow don’t want to get distracted. water blackout”). Learn to swim. Make it a priority to • Fence in your backyard pool. Install teach your kids how to swim or to a fence that surrounds your pool enroll them in swimming lessons. For on all four sides to keep kids from your infant or toddler, make sure to put swimming without an adult. Consider them in a properly fitting life jacket. putting a self-latching lock on the Practice cardiopulmonary fence for extra security. resuscitation. Take a CPR class, and • Call 911. Call for help immediately if practice until you are confident in there is an emergency. Do CPR until your skills. paramedics arrive.
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Before you hit the surf, here’s what you need to know. BEACH FLAGS: PAY ATTENTION TO THE COLOR AND DESCRIPTION OF BEACH FLAGS. THEY’LL LET YOU KNOW WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR AND IF IT’S SAFE TO SWIM. RIP CURRENTS: IF YOU GET CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, SWIM PARALLEL TO THE SHORE UNTIL YOU’RE FREE. THEN, SWIM DIAGONALLY TOWARD THE BEACH. IF YOU TRY TO SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT OR STRAIGHT TO SHORE, YOU’LL TIRE OUT AND POSSIBLY GET PULLED UNDER. SUNSCREEN: EVEN IF IT’S CLOUDY, THE SUN’S RAYS CAN BURN YOUR SKIN AT THE BEACH. PUT SUNSCREEN ON SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE YOU GET IN THE WATER SO IT CAN SOAK INTO YOUR SKIN. THEN REAPPLY EVERY 80 MINUTES OR SO.
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We thoroughly enjoy doing what we do as a building materials manufacturer. After all, we’ve been at it for 86 years now and our products continue to be a popular choice among homeowners and professionals. As we’ve highlighted recently, General Shale is about more than just bricks and mortar. Our products have a genuine capacity to provide a healthy environment for the lives of our customers. But there’s one process that perhaps you don’t know much about that deals with that very thing: “Reclamation.” The primary raw material that helps create the warmth and stability of brick is shale. The shale is obtained from shallow surface mines using scraper pans, bulldozers and excavators, which remove first the topsoil (stored on site for later use) and then several layers of rock. Reclamation, simply put, is our process for returning the land or mine site to a healthy condition suitable for wildlife habitat. After a mine has been exhausted of ceramic quality shale, we essentially use the same equipment used to mine the shale to reduce any steep slopes, “put back” the topsoil, add key nutrients and reestablish vegetation. First, the site is graded and covered with topsoil. The reclaimed area will then be seeded with a mixture of grasses, clover and lespedeza. Finally, the site is stabilized with mulch or erosion mats and provided with an appropriate amount of fertilizer (based on soil analysis). Trees are often planted once the reclamation process has progressed to some degree. While the above is an albeit brief look at our reclamation process, there is a considerable amount of detail and careful planning that goes into insuring we meet our primary goal of establishing the long-term stability of any reclaimed site. So, the next time you pass by one of our mining sites, it’s expected that in the future you wouldn’t recognize it as it provides food for livestock, recreation for the community and/or habitat for wildlife!
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Entering the low, dark opening in the side of the mountain is a bit like driving into a large industrial building. First you go through a set of doors and then a curtain, which helps to direct air for ventilation. The mantrip bumps over more than a mile of rough underground road, through a space that’s cavernous and white with rock dust. The roof is less than 5 feet high, and you duck your head to avoid the low spots.
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or 39-year-old James McGlocklin, it’s just part of the daily commute—after he drives more than an hour from his home to work. Yes, it’s a long drive to the mines, but he says
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“I love doing this; this is good work,” says McGlocklin, who left a state job to go into the mines when they were hiring during a boom a few years ago. “It’s hard work, but it’s also rewarding. You make good money and support your family, and you’re putting out a product that people need.” He’s one of nearly 5,000 coal miners who work in Southwest Virginia, according to the Virginia Coal and Energy Alliance, an organization that represents the state’s coal industry. By their estimate, more than twice that many workers rely indirectly on coal for their jobs—in everything from driving trucks to manufacturing equipment
to maintenance and supply work to convenience stores frequented by mine workers. There are dozens of coal mines (surface and underground) in Southwest Virginia, where millions of tons of coal are produced each year. Much more coal is produced in neighboring West Virginia and Kentucky; only a small amount is mined in Tennessee. Even so, because of the proximity of Virginia’s mines, coal mining plays a surprisingly big role in the Tri-Cities’ economy— and history. “You wouldn’t have the region as it is without it, that’s for sure,” says Ned Irwin, country archivist and records manager for Washington County,
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Tennessee, and author of The Last Empire Builder: A Life of George L. Carter, a book chronicling the accomplishments of a major industrial figure of the region in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Carter, who developed the Virginia Iron, Coal, and Coke Company in Bristol and then built a railroad in Johnson City, secured outside investment for one purpose: to develop the region’s coal and other natural resources and ship them to market by rail. At one time his mines, foundries and other concerns comprised one of the largest industrial enterprises in the South. “All the other railroads went through the edges or
periphery of the mountains because of the expense of building through the mountains, but he basically went straight through the mountains; that’s why there are so many tunnels and trestles,” Irwin says. “Along the railroad line, all of those different towns developed. Some already existed, and they grew because of it; others were created because of it.” Wanting more freight customers for his railroad, Carter recruited other industries to move to the area—industries like the brick-making business that would eventually become General Shale Brick, a Johnson City-based company that’s among the largest building materials companies in North America and a significant local employer. “That’s why Kingsport developed,” Irwin says. “There was no Kingsport. Kingsport was just farmland that he [Carter] bought up and put the railroad through, and after he put the railroad through, he started attracting industry to locate there.” Carter was also instrumental in the creation of East Tennessee State University, Irwin says. When Tennessee decided to build three teachers’ colleges in the state, he championed Johnson City as the location for one of them. “The coal trains still go out by ETSU 100 years later,” Irwin says. Several coal companies have been headquartered in the Bristol area, including United Coal Company and,
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more recently, Alpha Natural Resources, a major regional employer that built its new corporate headquarters in Bristol in 2011. Over the years, coal companies and their owners have invested millions of dollars in local communities— not just in wages, benefits and taxes but in the public good through philanthropic investments in the arts, health care and higher education as well as community needs like food pantries and children’s ball teams. Several manufacturers that supply the mines—from the small vehicles used to get around underground to the massive electrical systems needed to provide power to mining equipment—are located in the Tri-Cities region, where they employ hundreds of people. United Central Industrial Supply, a leading national distributor of supplies to the energy industry, is
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headquartered in Bristol. Eastman Chemical Company, a staple of Kingsport’s economy, relies on coal as a chemical feedstock. The list goes on. Nationally, coal provides about 40 percent of the electricity Americans use, and electricity rates are relatively low in areas that use a lot of coal. Much of the high-quality coal mined in Southwest Virginia, however, is used for making steel. In rural Southwest Virginia, the mines pay more than just about any job around, more than double the salary of a starting schoolteacher and more than triple what many retail workers earn. According to VCEA, the average coal miner makes upward of $75,000 a year. That’s part of the reason why it’s not uncommon for people to drive long distances to the coalfields to work. But in Southwest
Virginia, coal mining is also part of the culture. “Everybody in my family, as far back as all of my family goes, has worked in the coal business,” says Todd Ward, a 27-year-old Southwest Virginia native who works underground in the mines. “Even my greatgreat papaw on both sides of my family, and both sides of my mom’s family, and my dad’s family, have been in the coal industry here.” “It’s been the life of my family for as long as I can remember,” Ward says. “It’s a good life. None of us are rich, but we make a decent living. That’s the American Dream: to own your own house and have some nice vehicles and provide for your
family. So I guess you’d call it my American dream.” Mining coal has also fueled the American dream for Allen Whited, who has worked in the mining industry for 45 years and has been running coal mines for 42 of them. Keeping his company small, he’s survived years of the boom-and-bust cycles characteristic of the coal industry. “I set my goals high, and God’s been really good to me and my family,” Whited says. “I thank Him every day for what He’s done: He’s gave me good people, He’s gave me good opportunities and I’ve took them. There are opportunities in this world for people if they’re willing to work.”
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Whited, who grew up with eight siblings, started out in mining at age 18, handloading coal for his uncle before he went to work for Clinchfield Coal Company. Once he earned his mine foreman certification, he went into the mining business with his brother and another business partner. It was 1973, and they mined using hand-held hydraulic drills and dynamite until they bought their first continuous mining machine in 1981. They worked together for 14 years, and he later went into the mining business for himself; he’s been doing it ever since. After more than four decades of running coal mines, Whited marvels
at how technology has advanced during his career, leading to greater safety and productivity. Despite a historic reputation for danger, these days fatal mining accidents are rare. Today, coal is mined with machines. At most underground mines, the coal is cut with a remotecontrolled continuous miner—a huge machine with a rotating cutting head. Shuttle cars transport the coal to a conveyor that carries it out of the mine. Another machine supports the mountain while roof bolts are drilled up into the roof to hold it together. Sprayers on equipment and elaborate ventilation systems in the mines keep most of the dust out of the air. The largest underground mines use a longwall system, which operates a lot like a giant bologna slicer, removing hundreds of feet of coal at a time and allowing the roof to collapse behind heavy-duty supports that inch forward as mining takes place. “The kind of engineering that goes into these mines,” Whited says, “NASA’s got nothing on us.” Above ground in the mine office, Whited shows off a pair of wall-mounted flat screens lit up with icons that represent locators and sensors underground. Maps on the wall reveal a reality not visible from the winding roads of these rural counties: miles of tunnel, city-like grids on a massive scale, built underground. The value brought to the Tri-Cities by these incredible
underground structures might not be visible from the road, but it is visible in the traffic patterns, especially headed south out of the coalfields on a Friday night, toward restaurants and stores. The impact on Tri-Cities retail is real: In any Southwest Virginia parking lot, count the vehicles that bear the names of dealerships in Kingsport and Johnson City. And the absolute best place to catch up on news from Virginia’s coal counties is to stand in line at one of Bristol’s Exit 7 shopping centers on Black Friday. “A lot of people are anticoal down that way, but I don’t think they realize how much comes from over here,” says Jimmy Thornsberry, 37, who drives from Abingdon to work in the mines. “I think a lot of our economy [in the Tri-Cities region] comes from over in the coal counties. My guess would be about 40 percent.” To a lot of coal miners, their work is more than just a job; it’s a way of life, says Avery Stollings, superintendent at Whited’s SANW #5 mine, who has spent his career underground and is proud to be running one of the state’s safest mines. “I actually have people who’ll get here two or two and a half hours before starting time, and we’ll talk,” Stollings says. “Running coal can be fun. It’s just like a family.” That sense of camaraderie around
the mines, he says, is so strong that it drives people to want to be part of it— like his son, who was sent off to college only to come back to mine coal with his friends. And with the sheer impressiveness of what they accomplish each day, it’s hard not to be proud of what they do. “You have to be a special person to be a coal miner,” he says. “To go between two pieces of rock and do it safely just takes a special person.”
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hen the summer heat turns up and you’re looking for a fun way to cool down, put on your swimsuit, pack up your sunscreen, towel and goggles and head to the nearest body of water. Whether your preference is floating in a lazy river, swimming laps or riding waves, there are plenty of places in the Tri-Cities and beyond to take a dip, catch a tan and enjoy the summer sun.
Haynesfield Aquatic Center
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ocated at 327 Sleepy Hollow Road in Bristol, Tennessee, Haynesfield Aquatic Center offers a main pool with a diving well and a baby pool. The bathhouse/entry building has restrooms and showers. There is also a concession building. Rental chairs and umbrellas are available, as are swim lessons and pool parties. A dog swim is held each summer after the regular pool season has ended. The center is open through September 2. Hours are 11am to 6pm, Monday through Saturday, and 1-6pm on Sunday. Backto-school hours start August 12. Hours are 3-8pm, Tuesday and Thursday; 11am to 6pm, Saturday; and 1-6pm, Sunday. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for children, $2 for night swims and $30 per session for swim lessons. For more information, visit bristoltn.org/202/Haynesfield-Aquatic-Center.
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ndoor and outdoor pools, including a kiddie pool, are available at the Harry L. Coomes Recreation Center, located at 300 Stanley Street in Abingdon, Virginia. The facility also offers an indoor walking track, a weight room, a full-size gym, tennis courts, a skate park, a dog park, picnic shelters, an amphitheater and an outdoor walking trail. Hours are 6am to 9pm, Monday through Thursday; 6am to 7pm, Friday; 8am to 6pm, Saturday; and 1:30-6pm, Sunday. For membership information, call (276) 623–5279 or visit coomescenter.com.
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he Kingsport Aquatic Center, located at 1820 Meadowview Parkway, is a state-of-the-art facility unlike any other in the region. The complex features a 46,000-square-foot indoor area that’s open year-round. It has three multipurpose, heated pools designed specifically for recreation and instruction, including the region’s only indoor Olympic-size pool. Outdoors, guests can enjoy two water slides, a water playground and a 900-foot lazy river open annually between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day. The outdoor water park is open through September and features changing rooms and lockers as well as concessions. For more information about hours of operation, admission prices, pool schedules, parties and rentals, visit swimkingsport.com or call (423) 343-9758.
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altville, Virginia’s Hardy Roberts Memorial Wave Pool, known as “Mammoth Waves,” has the ability to generate ocean-like waves. The wave pool replaced the municipal swimming pool whose predecessor, a saltwater pool built in the mid-1940s, was the first to be named for Hardy Roberts, the first man from Smyth County to die in World War II. The wave pool is 150 feet long by 60 feet wide and includes a children’s area with a fountain.
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he Memorial Park Community Center on Bert Street in Johnson City is a $15 million, 67,000-square foot recreation center that offers swimming, billiards, tennis and an amphitheater. The center has a 75-foot lap pool, a splash pool and a teaching pool. Classes include water aerobics, cardio waves, an arthritis class and “Mommy and Me” swim time. There are also times for open swims. The pool is open from 7am to 9pm, Monday through Friday; 9am to 5pm, Saturday; and is closed on Sunday. For more information, call (423) 434-5750.
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he Riverview Spash Pad, located at 1101 Martin Luther King Boulevard (the former Riverview Pool location), opened in Kingsport in 2006. The Splash Pad is an automated safari-themed water playground for all ages. The water playground is jungle themed and has colorfully painted murals and designed signs that look like animals. There are no fees. The Splash Pad is open from 10am to 8pm daily through September. Next to the park is a playground with swings and a jungle gym. The facility has restrooms, a canteen and two covered picnic areas. The picnic areas can be reserved. You cannot rent the Splash Pad itself. For shelter reservations, call (423) 224-2489.
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etlands, located at 1523 Persimmon Ridge Road in Jonesborough, offers kids of all ages a multitude of activities. There’s a rain tree, three flume slides (80 foot, 100 foot and 200 foot), water bubblers, tumble buckets, a lazy river ($4 tube rental), a zero-depth wading area and a children’s otter slide. There are lounge and deck chairs, plenty of shade, a full service café, rental lockers, a sand volleyball court and shower facilities. Hours for the 2015 season are 10am to 6pm, Monday through Saturday, and 12-6pm, Sunday. Admission is $12 for adults (age 13 and older); $9 for children ages 4 through 12; $9 for seniors (55+), and free for children 3 and under. Admission is half-price after 3pm.
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Private parties are available. For more information about the park and pricing for private parties, visit wetlandsjonesborough.com or call (423) 765-1553 or (888) 662-1885.
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arriors’ Path’s pool is open through Labor Day. The Olympic-sized pool is closed on Monday and Tuesday, except during holiday weeks. Admission is $4. Guests camping at the park pay half price for admission to the pool. A lifeguard is on duty during swimming hours, and swimming lessons are offered. For more information, contact (423) 239-8531.
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If boating, water skiing, jet skiing, paddle boating, canoeing or kayaking is your preferred way of cooling down, check out some of these local natural recreational areas. Boone Lake
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ocated in Northeast Tennessee, Boone Lake has part of both the Holston and Watauga Rivers and more than 600 nearby streams in the area. The Boone Reservoir features a swimming area above the dam and a boat ramp. The reservoir is a popular summer spot for boating, fishing, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing and kayaking. Unfortunately, though, lake levels are down this summer. In October 2014, Boone Dam employees discovered a sinkhole along the earthen embankment near the base of the dam. This sinkhole was repaired, but Tennessee Valley Authority inspectors then discovered sediment and water seeping from the riverbank just below the dam. TVA accelerated its winter drawdown and lowered the level of Boone Lake to about 10 feet below normal winter pool levels to reduce pressure on the dam. The lake will not be returned to normal operating levels until the source of the seepage can be identified and a solution can be implemented. For more information, visit tva.gov/lakes/boh_r.htm.
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Mammoth Waves is open from 11am to 8pm, Monday; 11am to 6pm, Tuesday through Saturday; and 1-6pm, Sunday. Admission is $7 (ages 4 and under are free). An individual pool pass costs $49.95. Family passes are $99.95 (for three or four members), $124.95 (five members) and $149.95 (six members). Pool parties are $250. Concessions are available. For more information, call (276) 496-5439.
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he 440-acre Laurel Run Park sits along the Holston River in Hawkins County. The park, which has about a half mile of river frontage, served as the backdrop for the 1984 movie The River starring Mel Gibson and Sissy Spacek. The park has hiking trails, two waterfalls, a baseball field, tennis courts, a playground, an amphitheater and plenty of picnic shelters. Children will especially enjoy exploring the mountain foothill creek. Shelter reservations are available for a fee. For more information on park hours, call 357-8110 or visit hawkinscountytn.gov.
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arriors Path State Park in Kingsport, named for the Great Cherokee War and Trading Path, is a 950-acre park located on the shores of the Patrick Henry Reservoir on the Holston River. The park is home to great boating and fishing activity, hiking trails, a mountain bike trail system, a nature education program and a nationally recognized golf course, and it’s the only Tennessee State Park with a Boundless Playground where children of all physical and mental abilities can play together.
The park marina, located on Patrick Henry Lake, is open year round but closed on Mondays and Tuesdays during the off-season. The marina has two boat ramps, 50 slips, fuel, canoes, paddle boats, kayaks, fishing boats and a snack bar. Park hours are 7am to 10pm, Monday through Sunday. For more information, call (423) 239-8531 or visit tnstateparks. com/parks/about/warriors-path.
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teele Creek Park encompasses more than 2,200 acres in Bristol, Tennessee. The park has rental shelters, picnic tables, a multiuse field, a ninehole golf course, an exercise trail, a play structure, a nature center, a boat house, 24 miles of trails and the Steele Creek Express 24-gauge train. Visitors are invited to tour Steele Creek’s 52-acre lake by paddle boat, which are available for rental at the boat dock daily through Labor Day and on weekends only until mid-October. Steele Creek is open from 9am to 9pm, seven days a week. For more information, call (423) 764-4023 or visit http://bristoltn. org/166/Steele-Creek-Park. PHOTO BY ROBIN PETERS
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ocated on the Bristol Highway in Johnson City, Winged Deer Park is a 200-acre park that offers a lakefront area with sand volleyball courts, a picnic shelter, public boating access, an amphitheater and a multi-use area. The park also has softball fields, soccer fields, an 18-hole disc golf course, batting cages, a walking track, fitness trails and a playground. Winged Deer is open from 7am to 10pm daily through the summer. For more information, call (423) 283-5815 or visit johnsoncitytn.org/parksrec/facilities. johnsoncitytn.org/parksrec/facilities
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a summer salad refresher I t’s officially bathing suit season. Maybe that means you’re trying to keep your best bikini bod in shape, or maybe you just want something cool and crisp for lunch to refresh in the middle of the day. These salad recipes are filling and savory or light and sweet—take your pick.
fruit and spinach salad with strawberry vinaigrette Natasha Kravchuk of natashaskitchen.com knows that a refreshing salad must be, well, fresh. She’s sharing her easy, delicious recipe for homemade strawberry vinaigrette to top a fruit salad guaranteed to lighten up your summer. For the salad, you’ll need…
blt pasta salad Just because it’s a salad doesn’t mean it can’t be savory. Just ask Julie Gransee of lovelylittlekitchen.com. Her BLT Pasta Salad is the perfect take-to-work lunch, but it would taste just as good at a beach, barbecue or picnic.
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cup grape tomatoes, halved
Serves 4 to 6 In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, garlic, ranch dip mix and 1 tbsp of crumbled bacon. Refrigerate at least one hour before assembling the salad so the flavors can blend together. Cook pasta according to directions on package; then strain and rinse with cold water, and strain again. Mix pasta with dressing, and toss with baby spinach and tomatoes. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tbsp of crumbled bacon on top of salad. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Recipe and photo courtesy of Julie Gransee, lovelylittlekitchen.com.
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Combine salad ingredients, and toss to distribute evenly. In a food processor or blender, combine water, olive oil, red wine vinegar, strawberries and honey. Purée until smooth. Add poppy seeds, and pulse once to mix. Place all of your salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add salad dressing to taste, and toss to combine. Serve fresh or refrigerate for up to one week. Recipe and photo courtesy of Natasha Kravchuk, natashaskitchen.com.
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ou may have a bathroom cabinet stocked with toners, moisturizers, scrubs, cleansers, spot treatments, masks, eye creams and more, and the packaging on each claims it’s essential for healthy skin. It’s true that every product has its purpose, but what’s really essential is using them in the right order. Here’s your guide to layering your facial products for maximum beauty benefits.
step-by-step skincare Maybe you don’t have one of each of these products, but here’s a cheat sheet on when to apply what and why. The most important thing to remember is to layer your products starting with the lightest consistency and moving to the heaviest. Oh, and let everything dry before moving on to the next step. Cleanse your face as usual. Don’t forget to use an exfoliating scrub in place of a cleanser once or twice a week to buff away dull, dead skin cells so your products get full contact with your face.
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Apply eye cream. Be sure to avoid the eye area with other products, as this skin is particularly sensitive and adding more products may cause irritation.
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Now for the serums. Choose one that meets your needs, like peptide serum for wrinkles or one with aloe to soothe redness. Allow about a minute to dry before moving on.
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Here we apply targeted spot treatments to dark spots or blemishes.
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Now come moisturizers and lotions. Apply and gently
work into skin. Allow these to absorb completely before moving on. They’ll lock in everything that came before them to ensure maximum effectiveness.
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Time to apply facial oils. Always use oils after lotions, otherwise their consistency wouldn’t allow creamy textures to absorb. Pro tip: Argan oil is the one that most closely mimics the oil your skin produces naturally, so it’s an excellent choice for any skin type.
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Apply some sunscreen, no excuses! If you’d rather combine this with another step, purchase a moisturizer with SPF. To work it into your makeup routine, bolster your foundation with BB or CC cream with SPF in the formula or try a translucent mineral sunblock powder to finish your look and protect your skin.
word of advice ALTHOUGH A FULL ARSENAL OF PRODUCTS WORKS FOR SOME, MOST DERMATOLOGISTS SUGGEST
FINDING THE THREE PRODUCTS THAT WORK BEST FOR YOU AND STICKING TO THOSE. THIS WILL PREVENT MIXING ACTIVE INGREDIENTS THAT CAUSE IRRITATION, AND YOU WON’T HAVE NUMEROUS PRODUCTS DILUTING EACH OTHER. NEXT STOP: GORGEOUS SKIN.
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s it hot in here or is it just me?”–is a common question among the estimated 50 to 75 percent of women in the U.S. who experience hot flashes during menopause. Hot flashes can be mild or bad enough to have you opening every window in the house, even in winter. Also known as “vasomotor flushing,” a hot flash occurs when the blood vessels in the skin of the head and neck open more widely than usual, allowing more blood to shift into the area, creating the heat and redness. Perspiration is also common, and in some women, the hot flash takes the form of a night sweat, followed by a chill that has one groping for the covers kicked to the floor just minutes earlier. It’s usually over in seconds to a few minutes, and there’s no predictor as to when it will re-occur. Hot flashes are usually triggered by falling estrogen and rising levels of follicle stimulating hormone and arrive unannounced, and usually at a most inconvenient time, such as in the middle of a job interview or in the middle of the night. Besides hormonal changes, anxiety and tension magnify hot flashes, and many women find that hot drinks and wine do the same. Other common causes for hot flashes include low progesterone, thyroid dysfunction and cortisol imbalances. Saliva testing identifies the degree to which the specific hormones linked to hot flashes are out-ofwhack. Using test results as a guideline, natural hormone supplements can be prescribed to restore balance and cool the hot flashes. Many women also use phytoestrogens (plant-based estrogens) as well as optimal nutrition and relaxation techniques for added relief. In most cases, hot flashes usually go away a year or two after actual menopause and the cessation of menses.
Natural or “bio-identical” hormones (BHRT) are synthesized from natural plant substances to be identical in structure and function to those our bodies produced naturally before menopause. When hormone production starts to drop below normal levels in the years leading up to menopause, natural hormones are the best and easiest way for women to supplement. They are available through your doctor by prescription and are tailor-made to meet individual needs by a compounding pharmacist. Progesterone is the natural bio-identical form of the hormone as opposed to progestin, the synthetic version. Natural progesterone is just like the progesterone your ovaries make and may also improve mood, sleep disturbances, energy, foggy thinking and libido. Individualized compounded preparations of natural progesterone are available in a topical cream or capsule by prescription and can be combined with natural estrogens and other hormones by compounding pharmacists. Let Anderson Compounding Pharmacy help keep you cool this summer—make an appointment with one of our women’s health clinical pharmacists, specializing in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy, thyroid and adrenal health.
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beware the worst foods and beverages In no particular order, here are some of the worst things you can eat and drink in the ongoing effort to maintain healthy teeth.
hard candies
Plus, many sports drinks cause more acid damage than soda.
WHY? They’re loaded with sugar, and because you suck on them slowly, this means longer exposure. Sticky, chewy candies are even worse because they stay on your teeth longer. Better alternative?
Better alternative? CHOOSE LOWSUGAR OPTIONS OR DRINK WATER.
coffee and tea
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ice cubes
WHY? Chewing ice cubes can
damage tooth enamel and make teeth vulnerable. Better alternative? WATER IN LIQUID—NOT FROZEN—FORM
citrus fruits
WHY? Frequent exposure can erode
tooth enamel because of high acidity, making decay more likely. Better alternative? DON’T ADD LEMON OR LIME TO WATER, AND RINSE YOUR MOUTH WITH PLAIN WATER AFTER EATING CITRUS.
dried fruit
WHY? You might think it’s healthy, but dried fruit is sticky, and sticky foods can lead to problems simply because they stay on your teeth longer. Better alternative? FRESH FRUIT, OR IF YOU DO EAT STICKY FOOD, RINSE YOUR MOUTH WITH WATER IMMEDIATELY AFTER AND FLOSS WELL.
processed carbohydrates
WHY? Even as you chew, your saliva begins to turn complex carbs into sugar. Your mouth’s bacteria uses that sugar to create acid, which in turn can cause tooth
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decay. Plus, snacks like crackers and chips tend to lodge between your teeth, literally giving fuel to that bad bacteria. Better alternative? LIMIT YOUR CARBOHYDRATE INTAKE. WHEN CRAVING THE “CRUNCH FACTOR,” OPT FOR CRISP VEGGIES INSTEAD OF CRACKERS OR CHIPS.
pickles
WHY? Acid (think vinegar) provides the taste you love when you bite into a pickle, it but also makes them hard on tooth enamel. Better alternative? DON’T MAKE
WHY? If it can stain your mug, it can certainly stain your teeth over time. You also increase the risk of tooth decay by adding sugar to your coffee or tea. Better alternative? DON’T ADD SUGAR. OPT FOR GREEN OR WHITE TEA OVER BLACK.
alcoholic beverages
WHY? Alcohol is dehydrating, which can lead to reduced saliva flow and dry mouth, as well as eventual tooth decay and gum disease. Wine can stain teeth, as well as dry out your mouth. Better alternative? LIMIT IT TO ONE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PER DAY, OR AVOID ALCOHOL ALTOGETHER.
THEM A DAILY SNACK, AND BRUSH AFTER EATING.
soft drinks
WHY? Soda is filled with sugar, which is used by plaque bacteria to produce acids that eat away at tooth enamel. Even if you choose a diet soda, it’s still acidic. Many soft drinks also contain caffeine, which can dry out your mouth. Better alternative? FLAVORED WATER. BUT IF YOU DO DRINK SODA, HAVE IT WITH A MEAL RATHER THAN SIPPING OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME.
sports energy drinks
WHY? Despite the healthy connotation, many list sugar as the primary ingredient.
CHEW GUM TO PREVENT CAVITIES? SAY WHAT? IF YOU EVER NEEDED A VALID EXCUSE TO CHEW GUM, HERE IT IS. CLINICAL STUDIES HAVE REVEALED THAT CHEWING SUGARLESS GUM FOR 20 MINUTES AFTER EATING CAN HELP PREVENT TOOTH DECAY.
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You know those trying little moments throughout the day, like using your willpower to wait your turn in line or make a complex decision? Turns out the brain can only do so much, and studies show our minds are more productive within two hours of waking up, before we can experience what psychologists call decision fatigue. On the flipside, the least productive time of day is around 3pm. Maybe save your easiest tasks for then, or crawl under your desk for a power snooze.
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trade-in tricks L ooking to sell your car? Get the most bang for your buck with these easy fixes.
Even if your car is in good, running condition, you’ll want to impress potential buyers with shiny and clean cosmetics. Paying attention to even the smallest details can add significant value in a buyer’s eyes. The best part? You won’t have to fork over nearly as much money as you’ll make in return.
Treading tires: If the tread on your tires is completely gone, buy a matching set of used tires for around $30 to $40. If there’s still life in them, brush up the sidewalls with a tire shine product. And, don’t forget to clean dirt and grime out of the wheel wells.
Lovely lights: Replace your headlights and tail lights and purchase a headlight cleaner to make the plastic covers look like new. Windshield wonders: Repair any damage or cracks in the windshield. Although it may cost more than you want to spend, you’ll be able to ask more for your car than you would if it had a chipped or cracked windshield.
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Brand-new brakes: When a potential buyer hears your car has new brakes, they’ll mentally add dollar signs to your car’s value. But, if it costs you more than $100 to fix the brakes on a nonluxury car, don’t bother replacing them. Kelley Blue Book experts say it boosts the worth of a luxury car more than that of other models. Pretty paint: Instead of spending a fortune on a new paint job, wax and polish up your car’s faded coat. Experts also recommend ditching soaps and detergents when washing your car. Instead, buy a product that’s made for washing vehicles.
Dumpy dents: Dents and scratches will take away from the overall look of your car. “Dent removal experts can be very affordable, often charging only $100 to remove several dings,” says Kelley Blue Book’s Dan Ingle. Interior ideas: Vacuum and clean out the inside of the car. Treat leather seats, replace worn out floor mats and wash the windows. Or, go the extra mile and have your car detailed. “You could probably negotiate an extra $300 to $500 if it’s properly cleaned,” said Kelley Blue Book’s Alec Gutierrez. Paper trail: Keep the for all the $ receipts improvements and fixes you’ve made to your car—just in case you need proof when negotiating with buyers. Sell in the spring: March and April are the best months to sell your vehicle. You’ll most likely get the highest price, according to AAA.
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Your heart is basically your body’s emotional headquarters. What it feels, it sends to the brain so the rest of the body can respond accordingly. Negative emotions tell the heart to send stress signals to the brain, which responds by releasing high levels of cortisol and adrenaline to prepare the body for an adequate response. It’s often referred to as the “fight-orflight” response. The Institute of HeartMath created a chart comparing the negative emotion of frustration to the positive emotion of
appreciation to show what the different heart signals looked like. The frustration signals went up and down frantically while the appreciation signals went up and down at an even, constant rate. When your body releases stress hormones, other functioning parts of the body are inactive until the stressful situation is resolved. That said, your body was not designed to be in a state of stress for long periods of time—just long enough to fight off or run away from danger. In this fast-paced society
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effects of negative emotions Your body’s health is compromised when you’re stressed. You might experience the following: • WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEM • TENSE MUSCLES CAUSING BACK AND NECK PAIN • HEADACHES • DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS • HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE • WEIGHT GAIN OR LOSS • SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION • HEART PALPITATIONS • INSOMNIA
TAKING AS LITTLE AS THREE MINUTES A DAY TO MEDITATE AND FOCUS ON THE SOURCE OF ANY EMOTIONAL PROBLEM CAN HELP CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE ON LIFE. BEING AWARE OF NEGATIVE EMOTIONS AND TENDENCIES WILL HELP YOU LEARN HOW TO COPE IN HEALTHY WAYS. YOU CAN ALSO DEVELOP EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE BY TALKING TO A TRUSTED FRIEND OR SPOUSE TO GET AN OBJECTIVE VIEW OF A SITUATION OR OUTCOME.
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