Mud & Magnolias January 2017 by Journal Inc

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Features Mom + Fitness • pg. 29

Editor’s Letter pg.10 Fast Food pg. 13 Food that doubles as a cleaning agent? We’ll take it. Home How-to pg. 25 Whether you need to work out or have a movie night, this family has a space in their backyard for both.

For new moms who can’t get to the gym, we have a workout routine you can do anywhere with your baby.

Body Confidence • pg. 41

These three women promote self-love and have followers who appreciate it. Jessica Monaghan • pg. 42 Chasi Jernigan • pg. 45 Emily Brasel • pg. 52

The New Doctor In Town • pg. 66

There is a new expert to help guide women through some tough issues and she’s made Tupelo her home.

Also check out:

M&M Events • pg. 57 Resource Guide • pg. 58 Opioid Addiction and the Law • pg. 65 Homemade Dog Treats • pg. 74

Hit the Road pg. 35 Hattiesburg has been recognized as a healthy Mississippi city and a few key people are leading the effort. Expert Column pg. 38 Diabetics must take special care of their feet and we have a few tips for the coming year. Maintenance Man pg. 68 Once hitting his goal weight, the challenge became maintaining it and Andrew Battaile has learned a few things along the way.

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Editor’s Letter

If you’ve been around me for any length of time, you know I love strong women. It’s a life goal of mine to empower the women around me to rule because so many of them build me up, too. One recurring theme throughout this issue is women who have taken life by the horns, and even though it wasn’t necessarily planned, I’m proud of the result. From a new mom who is tackling entrepreneurship (pg. 29) to a doctor who is honing in on female issues (pg. 66) to a few local women who are embracing their bodies and attempting to be their best selves (pg. 41), this issue is chock-full of female rockstars. The resounding message throughout this issue, from women and men alike, is self-love, which goes hand in hand with self-care. This looks different for each and every one of us, but it’s something we can all do. You may not be the one who gets up every morning and runs 5 miles. Me either. But I go to the gym and do cardio I enjoy. And if I miss a morning, it’s OK. It’s easy to be your biggest critic and I’m a proponent of self-reflection and evaluation, but can we all agree to ease up on ourselves and each other in 2017? Life gets hectic, and I’m learning more and more about the curve balls it can throw. Some from personal experience and others from watching dear friends struggle with anything from a new job to motherhood. So one of my resolutions, as you can see on page 11, is to create a better balance. But the other is to continue to give myself and others what I personally believe is grace. If a friend makes plans with me, but is exhausted for a multitude of reasons and needs to cancel, I hope I practice understanding before anything else, because the Lord knows I’ll probably need it from that very friend soon enough. Here’s to a better 2017 for all of us!

If you have any thoughts about this issue, please email me at editor@mudandmag.com.

Over at mudandmag.com: Be on the lookout for: Our new online store features T-shirts, coffee mugs, digital prints and dish towels with art and designs by local Mississippi artists. See pg. 39 for details. Jump Rope Routine by Emily Brasel will be easy to follow in our video. + narratives, videos and extended photo galleries facebook.com/mudandmagnolias

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THE STAFF’S NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS:

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1 • Ellie: I’d like to create a better balance between obligations and casual interests by saying yes when I want to say yes and saying no when I need to say no. 2 • Shannon: My resolution is to learn to be calm and centered in the midst of life’s storms. 3 • Michaela: I’m hoping to spend less time clicking and tapping in the virtual world and more time moving and playing in the real world. 4 • Leslie: In 2017, I plan to look for the good, the positive in all life’s situations. Tall order, I know. But I plan to try my very best to not get bogged down in the negatives. 5 • Carmen: My New Year’s resolution is to get outside more. I spend most of my daylight hours at a desk, so spending time outside takes some effort and forethought. Sunshine and fresh air are major stress relievers. 6 • Missha: Mine would be to get back in the gym and have more of a healthy life style, eating mostly because I pretty much eat whatever I can put my hands on. I’ve recently heard that you don’t need to make several goals as your New Year’s resolution because, more than likely, most, if not all of them, will never get done. So start small and if you wish, every few months add something new to that list.

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Featured Sales Consultants Leigh Knox Bill Spencer June Phillips Darla Webb Rexy Hollingsworth Shelley Ozbirn Veronica Bench

Contributing Editors Michaela Morris M. Scott Morris

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7 • Lauren: I’m going to try to be more on top of social media. I let comments slip by without replying. I have missed birthdays on Facebook, and I don’t post very often. Basically, I’m the worst at it. But I hope to be better at it! 8 • Scott: I recently interviewed 92-year-old Liz Rice, who said, ‘I just want to live as long as I’m alive.’ That’s my hope for 2017 and beyond.

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Recipes TURMERIC ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

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CHICKPEA SALAD WITH APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin Kosher salt, to taste 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Ingredients: 3 1/4 cup oats 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup chocolate almond milk (or milk of choice) 2 cups raw sugar 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla

Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain full-fat yogurt 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 14 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 medium apple, chopped into 1/4inch chunks 1 cup red grapes 1/2 cup diced red onion 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Directions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut cauliflower into one-inch florets. Place in large ziploc bag. Pour olive oil and sprinkle in seasonings. Shake until cauliflower is evenly coated. Pour out cauliflower onto baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Serve hot.

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Directions: In a large sauce pan, combine coconut oil, peanut butter, milk, raw sugar, cocoa powder and salt. Stir consistently over medium heat until it comes to a rolling boil. Stir for 4 minutes. Add the oats and mix well. Scoop mixture onto waxed paper and let cool.

Directions: Combine yogurt, apple cider vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, crushed red pepper flakes and pepper in a bowl. Whisk until well-combined. In a separate bowl, combine chickpeas, apple, grapes, onion, parsley and walnuts. Stir in the dressing mix and toss until coated. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving. Serve salad over spinach, if desired. M

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Mom + Fitness

Let’s just say it: Being a mom is hard, y’all. On top of taking care of a tiny human who is totally dependent, most women want to get back in shape or, perhaps more importantly, need to generate endorphins to be mentally healthy. And for most, a trip to the gym isn’t always an option. Roxie Clayton is a new mom to 14-month-old Perry and she understands the struggle. Sometimes her daughter joins her for a workout class in Clayton’s new studio, VOW, but for those who can’t make it to a class, she has a few workouts where you can get your heart rate up while incorporating your baby. Win-win!

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#1 Plank Jumping Jacks

Start in plank, jump out and in, then side to side; you can also kick your legs up and alternate between each. Do this for the duration of one song to get your heart rate up.

#2 Grand Plie with Baby

#3 Arm Curls

Hold baby or wear baby in a wrap with good support if small enough. Plie up and down, lifting baby above the head when up and to the floor when down. An extra move would be to rise on toes when up to work calf muscles.

Start by holding the baby securely at your abdomin. Lift the baby to your chest. Repeat.

#4 Plank Jumping Jacks

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Stand with feet a good distance apart. Bend your upper body down and guide arms through legs to touch baby or have them grab your hands. Then raise your upper body up halfway, straighten the back and move arms out to the side. Repeat.

#5 Plank Downward Dog

#6 Rockabye Baby

Start in plank pose. Go into downward dog pose. You can do a modified Chaturanga movement to kiss baby and then lift back up into plank.

Stand with feet shoulder width apart. Swing baby up to one side and back down. You can lift on toes, go into a deeper lunge or do arm curls with the baby for greater challenge.

#7 Baby Bridge Lifts

Start with lying back down on mat. Place baby straddled on stomach. Bend knees and lift bottom up as high as you can and go back down. Repeat.

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VOW Fitness Studio

wner Roxie Clayton wants the studio to be a safe place for everyone — expecting moms, athletes, working professionals, those recovering from an injury. No matter where you fit, there is probably a class for you. And Clayton is always adding new ones to reach more people. “VOW means just that,” Clayton said. “To make a commitment to yourself to take care of your body. To carve an hour out of your day to focus on your overall wellness: mentally, physically, and emotionally.” From barre to yoga to cardio, classes are taught every day. Some start as early as 5 a.m. with a few lunch classes and evening classes sprinkled throughout the week. As a fairly new mom to Perry, Clayton has adjusted to the new phase of life by finding the balance. “It’s OK if I share a bowl of ice cream with my child and don’t work out every day,” Clayton said. “Finding a routine and

With light neutrals and a calming ambience, VOW is a space welcoming everyone, just as they are. taking time for yourself is important and I would encourage new moms to find a class once a week that works for their schedule, even if it means bringing the baby every now and then.” With the new year comes what appears to be a fresh start, and Clayton encourages the community to not get caught up in all the resolution-making madness, but rather focus on making lifestyle changes. For most, the hardest part of working out is getting through the door of a workout space. While Clayton can relate to making excuses for why people can’t make time to workout, she also knows the payoff is worth the dedication. “You will feel better about yourself and, in turn, be more at peace,” Clayton said. “I also remind myself that my body is a gift. I am fortunate enough to have my health and I should never take that for granted.” M

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Healthy Hattiesburg Hattiesburg, Mississippi, has long been known for its university; however, thanks to community initiatives, it now also has the reputation of being one of the healthiest cities in the Magnolia State. By Carmen Cristo

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I have people reach out to me often about how to make certain recipes or Southern dishes more healthy.”

he Hub-City is home to more than 15 walking parks, dozens of gyms and exercise clubs, a walkable downtown and plenty healthy eating options. Katie Dixon, mother, chef, personal trainer and local business owner, is using her expertise to create a healthier Hattiesburg and representing other like-minded Mississippians on a national stage. Chef Dixon was one of the final six contestants on season 7 of Fox’s MasterChef. She surprised the judges with dishes like healthy “fried” chicken and lamb kidneys with curry. “I was known as a healthy chef, and that created a platform for me — and Mississippi — to show the healthy things we have,” Dixon said. “I am proud to say that I don’t fry food. I am happy to promote a healthy culture here.” After her elimination from MasterChef, Dixon returned to her home in Hattiesburg, where she owns Shine Café and Juice Bar, an all-organic lunch spot located inside Vitamins Plus, a health store with an on-site chiropractor and naturopathic doctor. Her menu features salads, buffalo burgers, Alaskan salmon and her famous curry dishes. Shine also offers healthy take-out meals after business hours. Dixon’s newfound celebrity has made her an influential community leader and a resource for advice on healthy living. She has made her rounds, speaking to schools and community groups about nutrition and exercise. “I have people reach out to me often about how to make certain recipes or Southern dishes more healthy,” she said. In 2011, Hattiesburg was selected as Mississippi’s Healthy Hometown (among towns of 15,000+ residents) by Blue Cross Blue Shield. The city was awarded a grant to expand on health-related initiatives.

- Chef Katie Dixon

According to Dixon, Hattiesburg is steps ahead of the rest of the state in terms of prioritizing health, starting with the youth. Programs like StretchN-Grow and Uproot work with local schools to promote physical activity and nutritious choices. “The community itself is trying to have a healthier vision,” Dixon said. She believes that vision includes cashing in on two of Mississippi’s greatest resources — ample access to locally grown produce and outdoor recreation. The Longleaf Trace, abandoned railroad turned 41-mile linear park, is an asset for the area’s active residents. The walking, biking and equestrian trail runs to Prentiss, Miss. Dixon and her family also enjoy canoeing on Okatoma Creek, visiting the UpDown Trampoline Park and paddle boarding at Paul B. Johnson State Park. According to Dixon, the downtown area is a hub for the health movement. Residents are often seen walking dogs, shopping at the farmer’s market and popping in to restaurants and cafés to try new healthy menu items. “Downtown Hattiesburg is really growing and restaurants are working to offer healthier options,” she said. All over town, you’ll find gyms and a multitude of group classes — yoga, barre, spin, Crossfit and outdoor bootcamps to name a few. Dixon trains her clients at Anatomies Family Fitness Gym. She says there’s no excuse not to get involved. “Hattiesburg offers an over-abundance of options for healthy living,” Dixon said. “There’s something for everyone.” M Photos by April and Paul Photography

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Tennessee born, Mississippi raised, currently residing in downtown Tupelo. I’m a makeup artist for MAC cosmetics while also doing freelance artistry in my personal time. And in addition to those, I am a beauty blogger.

When did you become interested in makeup/beauty?

I’ve always been a girly girl and had a fascination for makeup and beauty, but about five years ago I really delved into makeup artistry. The different colors, textures, techniques, styles, etc. I was super intrigued by it all and wanted to learn everything that I could. So I would watch youtube videos, read blogs, and practiced almost everyday.

When did you start gaining a following on Instagram? Around probably four years ago is when my following really started to grow. I would post a selfie and people would ask questions like, “what lipstick are you wearing?” “what blush is that?” or “how did you get your eyeshadow to look like that?” So then, I started posting “makeup of the day” selfies where I would list the brands that I used and the techniques that I did. That’s when my following really began to grow, which led to large makeup companies wanting to work with me, and then those relationships grew my account even more.

How does it feel to see pictures of yourself on blogs and social media sites?

I still get that “Wow, oh my gosh … that’s me!” feeling. It’s really an amazing feeling knowing that I make such an impact in the beauty world.

Why do you think beauty/makeup inspiration is such a hot topic on social media? I feel that it’s a way for people to express themselves in a fun and inspirational manner. Also, people are always looking for new trends, colors and techniques, and today’s social media has made it so easy to reach thousands of people at a time with all the above.

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Jessica’s Top Three Makeup Tips 1. Blend. Blend. Blend. And when you think you’re done, blend again. 2. Natural lighting is key for makeup application. 3. Last but probably most importantly, always make sure to wash everything off at night with a moisturizing cleanser. Good art starts with a good canvas.

First and foremost, always remain humble. Regardless of how much you know, there’s always more that you could learn. That’s one of the beauties of it. Practice makes perfect. Don’t give up. You’ll get there, I promise! If you don’t believe me, just look back at my eyebrows four years ago. Always try to keep a positive attitude; the energy that you put out will be the energy that you receive. Most importantly, I just want to thank all of my followers for being so awesome and supportive. Without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today!

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could gradually change and do new things,” she said. “When I started to see results, I would think, ‘Hey, I’m not going to eat that.’ It’s almost like your mind automatically shifts. You start to be more disciplined in every area.” Chasi was surprised to find the transformation started on the inside and worked its way out. “The biggest thing is if you don’t love who you are before you start working out, you’re not going to love yourself when you reach your goal. There’s always going to be something wrong with you,” she said. “You’ve got to know you’re enough right where you are and then you make steps to get better.” With that in mind, she created “Healthy Curves with Chasi,” an online movement to encourage like-minded women to reach their fitness goals, and most importantly, to do it with a healthy mindset. In 2012, Chasi got certified to be a fitness instructor. Since, she’s been teaching Zumba at her church. The group, which

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fitness is spiritual. It’s her calling. “I’ve been able to share about my journey on a mission trip in Sri Lanka. Just a couple months ago, a woman called and wants to fly me out to Dallas to teach a class,” Chasi said. “I know what I was able to do was me and God because of the opportunities that I have now.” Chasi’s vision for the future of the Healthy Curves movement is to flood Tupelo — and the state — with positivity and inspiration. She hopes to convince others that all they need to get in shape is pure will power, with her personal story as evidence. “I want to empower women in Mississippi to lose the weight. Since this is such an obese state, I want to inspire them to get healthy, no matter their size,” Chasi said. “I believe that’s my God-given purpose, and that’s what I’ll be doing whether it’s in a class, on my blog, in this city or around the world.” M Photos by Lauren Wood

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Autism Center of North Mississippi provides assessments and early intervention for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. Services offered on a sliding scale. Call (662) 840-0974 or visit www. autismcenternms.com. Lee County Family Resource Center of Northeast Mississippi on Magazine Street in Tupelo offers a range of resources for parents including parenting classes, conflict resolution seminars, positive youth development and child safety seat assistance. Call (662) 8440013. HealthWorks! Children’s Education Center is open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Located at the corner of Robert E. Lee and Industrial drives in Tupelo. General admission is $5. Call (662) 377-5437 or www. healthworkskidsms.org. LIFE – Living Independence For Everyone – on Cliff Gookin Boulevard in Tupelo provides assistance and advocacy for people with disabilities. (662) 8446633. National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency provides free confidential information, assessments and treatment referrals for people struggling with addiction. Maintains listings of area support group meetings. Call (662) 841-0403. Nurse Link, a free health care information service provided by NMMC, connects callers with a

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Beginner Yoga is offered at 9:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays at the Yoga Center in Tupelo. All classes are based on donation. Pay what you can afford to pay. Call (662) 372-3233. Gentle Yoga is offered at 10 a.m. Fridays at the Tupelo Aquatic Center in Tupelo. Bring a mat. All classes are based on donation. Pay what you can afford to pay. Call (662) 840-3768. Swimming and water aerobics are available at the Tupelo Aquatic Center at Veterans Park. Call (662) 840-3768. T’ai Chi Chih is offered at 9 a.m. Saturdays at Lee Acres Park in Tupelo. Described as a moving meditation, the series of 19 movements improve balance, physical fitness, flexibility and stamina. Free. Call (662) 231-5519. Tupelo Parks and Recreation offers organized sports for youth and adults as well as community activities. Call (662) 841-6440 or visit tupeloms.gov/parksand-recreation/

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505 North St., New Albany Clinic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the second Saturday of the month. More information available at www.agapehs.org. Antone Tannehill Good Samaritan Free Clinic provides health care to working or temporarily unemployed Lee County residents who cannot afford insurance but are not eligible for government programs at its Magazine Street clinic. Medications are provided through the clinic pharmacy. Clinics are offered Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Wednesday morning and afternoon. Call (662) 844-3733. CATCH Kids offers school-based and community clinics where children 18 and under can be seen free of charge in Lee, Chickasaw and Pontotoc counties. Medications are provided without cost to patients through arrangements with local pharmacies. Call (662) 377-2194. Community clinics are: • 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at 1616 N. Green St., Tupelo and West Oxford Street across from West Heights Baptist Church in Pontotoc. • 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Morning Star Baptist Church in Tupelo. • 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at 1616 N. Green St., Tupelo and 203 Main St., Okolona. Living Healthy Free Clinic will be open 1 to 5 p.m. the second and fourth Saturday of the month at its 2668 S. Harper Road. building in Corinth. Open to anyone without Medicaid, Medicare or private health insurance. Call (662) 415-9446 or (662) 284-7361 for information or to volunteer.

Resources Oxford Medical Ministries provides free health care to workers living in Lafayette and Yalobusha counties who can’t afford or don’t have access to health insurance, but make too much for public assistance. Call (662) 234-1374. Patmos Medical Clinic will be open 1 to 5 p.m. the second and fourth Monday at Life Spring Ministries building, 1120 A Ave., Amory. Open to anyone without Medicaid, Medicare and private health insurance. Call (662) 315-9136. Tree of Life Free Clinic offers free medical services to anyone without Medicaid, Medicare or private health insurance at 4:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month and 9 a.m. the third Saturday of the month at its 541 W. Main St. building in Tupelo. Basic dental care – extractions only – identified through the regular medical clinic. Call (662) 841-8777.

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American Red Cross offers CPR/ AED/First Aid classes at its Westside Drive office in Tupelo. Call (662) 8426101. Anger Management classes are offered 6 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Cedar Grove United Pentecostal Church on North Veterans Boulevard in Tupelo. Call (662) 844-9637. Bariatric education seminars are held each month at the NMMC Bariatric Clinic and the NMMC Wellness Center, both in Tupelo. Covers issues involved in morbid obesity and bariatric surgery. Speaker is surgeon Dr. Terry Pinson. Call (662) 377-7546 or (866) 908-9465. Diabetes education classes are offered through area hospitals to aid people with managing their blood sugar and reducing the risk for complications from diabetes. • Baptist Memorial-Union County in New Albany, (662) 538-2297 or (662) 538-2199. • NMMC Diabetes Treatment Center in Tupelo, (662) 377-2500. Expecting parents can access classes on pregnancy, newborn care, breastfeeding and preparing siblings and grandparents for a new baby at these hospitals: • Baptist Memorial-North Mississippi, Oxford - (662) 513-1602 • Baptist Memorial-Union County, New Albany - (662) 538-2397 • Merit Health Gilmore Memorial,

Amory - (662) 256-6204 • Magnolia Regional Health Center, Corinth - (662) 293-2265. • NMMC Women’s Hospital, Tupelo (662) 377-4956 • NMMC-West Point - (662) 495-2292 • OCH Regional, Starkville - Call (662) 615-3364 Family Resource Center of Northeast Mississippi offers classes on parenting, child development and healthy relationships weekly at the Tupelo center on Magazine Street. Free. Call (662) 844-0013. Infant CPR classes are offered at 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at North Mississippi Medical Center Women’s Hospital in Tupelo. Call (662) 377-4934 or (800) 843-3375. Northeast Mississippi Birthing Project offers support for pregnant women by pairing them with volunteer mentors and offering pregnancy and life-management related classes. Call (662) 255-8283 or email tonihill@birthingprojectusa.org. Tobacco Cessation classes are available free through NMMC-Tupelo Community Health Department. Call (800) 843-3375. A Woman’s Place Lunchtime Learning Series is offered monthly through the NMMC Spirit of Women and Health Care Foundation of North Mississippi. The programs, which are usually held in the First Baptist Church fellowship hall in Tupelo, cover a variety of health topics. Lunch is provided for $5 for those who preregister. Call (800) 843-3375.

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Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women working to solve their common problem of alcoholism. There are no dues or fees. • Tupelo: 33 meetings are offered at nine locations. Call (662) 844-0374 or visit www.aa-mississippi.org for listings. • There are also meetings in Aberdeen, Ackerman, Amory, Ashland, Belmont, Booneville, Bruce, Calhoun City, Corinth, Fulton, Holly Springs, Houlka, Iuka, Mantachie, New Albany, Okolona, Oxford, Pontotoc, Saltillo, Starkville and West Point. Call (662) 327-8941 for Aberdeen and Starkville, (662)697-0044 or (662) 533-9102 for Oxford, (662) 4896612 for Pontotoc or (800) 344-2666. For a listing of addiction support groups around Northeast Mississippi,

call the National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependency at 841-0403 or check www.msncadd.net. Addiction help – Narconon, an international organization of treatment centers, drug education and prevention services, provides free consultations from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week for those with drug addictions. Call (800) 556-8885. Al-Anon is a fellowship of friends and relatives of alcoholics. The group has meetings at several locations: • American Legion Building, Lift Inc. building Fairground Circle, New Albany, 7 p.m. Mondays. • Cornerstone Methodist Church, Tupelo, 5:30 p.m. Mondays. Call (662) 871-687-1811 or (662) 871-8068. • First Presbyterian Church, Tupelo 8 p.m. Tuesdays. • Easy Does It Group, noon Thursdays at Brooks Center at Fulton Methodist Church. Call Bob W. (662) 401-8094. • Peace Seekers Family Group, noon Wednesday and Friday at Calvary Baptist Church, Tupelo. Call (662) 401-8094 or (847) 902-6267. • St. James Catholic Church, Tupelo, 8 p.m. Wednesdays and 7 p.m. Fridays. Groups also meet in Belmont, Corinth and Oxford. ALS Connections Support Group meets at noon the second Tuesday of the month at Longtown Medical Park ground floor conference room in Tupelo. Sponsored by the ALS Association Louisiana-Mississippi Chapter. Open to patients, family members, caregivers. Contact Whytnie Howell at whytnie. howell@alsalams.org. Alzheimer’s support groups for family members and friends of those with the disease meet in Northeast Mississippi: • Amory: 10 a.m. the first Monday of the month in building A at First Baptist Church in Amory. Loved ones with dementia can stay at First Friends during the meeting. Call Mary Nell Dorris at (662) 256-1130 or (662) 315-0097. • Tupelo: 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Cedars Health Center Activity Room, Tupelo. Call Terri at (662) 844-1441. Amputee Support Group meets at noon the first Tuesday of the month at NMMC Outpatient Rehab first floor conference room in Tupelo. Call (800) 843-3375. mudandmag.com

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Tupelo Aquatic Center Bariatric Support Group meets quarterly in the cafeteria conference room at Baptist Memorial HospitalNorth Mississippi, Oxford. Call Becky Wilson at (662) 513-9671. Bereavement Support Group meets 10 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month at Community Hospice office, 3289 McCullough Boulevard, Tupelo. Call Community Hospice at (662) 823-9850. Celebrate Recovery is a Bible-based group open to those struggling with addiction, anger issues, grief, guilt, shame, financial loss, abuse, eating disorders or compulsive behaviors. Groups meet at: • 7 p.m. Fridays in the youth building at West Jackson Street Baptist Church, Tupelo. Contact Neil Naron at (662) 8911773 or Susan Naron at 871-3872. • 6:30 p.m. Mondays at NorthStar Church, 112 Bauhaus, Saltillo. Call (662) 869-7778 or email cr@ thenorthstarchurch .com. The Compassionate Friends a support group for families who have suffered the death of a child of any age, is open to parents, stepparents, grandparents and siblings. Information is at www. compassionatefriends.org. • Tupelo group meets at 6 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at NMMC Wellness Center. Call Elizabeth Stamper at (662) 321-5442 or Doug Stamper at (662) 401-6131. • West Point group meets at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at NMMC-West Point. Call Michele Rowe at (662) 495-2337. • Crossroads Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets at 11:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the MSU Extension Office behind Crossroads Arena in Corinth. Sponsored 60

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Tupelo Aquatic Center by the MS Foundation. Contact Joy Forsyth (662) 462-7325 or joycforsyth@ frontiernet.net. Diabetes Support Groups meet in: • Booneville: 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at the George E. Allen Library except for June and December. Call Kitti Parman at (662)377-2500 or (800) 843-3375. • Starkville: 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Oktibbeha County Hospital educational facility. Call Nicky Yeatman at (662) 615-2668. • Tupelo: 11 a.m. the second Thursday of the month at the NMMC Wellness Center in Tupelo. Sponsored by the NMMC Diabetes Treatment Center. Call (662) 377-2500 or (800) 843-3375. • West Point: meets quarterly at NMMC-West Point. Remaining 2012 meetings: Contact Ginger Carver at (662) 495-2213. The Disability Support Group meets at 2 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at LIFE office, Cliff Gookin Boulevard, Tupelo. People with all types of physical and mental disabilities are welcome. Call Wayne Lauderdale or Emily Word at (662) 844-6633. Divorce Care recovery seminar and support group will meet at 4:30 p.m. Sundays from Jan. 15 to April 9 at Meadowood Baptist Church on Hatley Road in Amory. Child care for children up to fifth grade provided. Call (662) 256-5616 or email meadowoodamory@ gmail.com. A Domestic Violence Support Group meets at 6 p.m. the third Monday of the month at the Lee County Family Resource Center in Tupelo. Child care available. Call (662) 844-0013. A Domestic Violence Support Group meets at 6 p.m. every Thursday. Call

(800) 527-7233 for location. Child care is provided. Donor Families/Transplant Support Group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month, except for at the MORA office conference room at Midtown Pointe, Tupelo. Call Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency, Tupelo office (662) 841-1960. FACE IT food allergy support group available in Tupelo. Focused on parents of children with food allergies, but open to others with medical conditions that require food avoidance. Contact Amelia at (662) 322-7434 or faceittupelo@live. com for locations and times. Family Hope & Healing support group for those with a loved one in active addiction, treatment or recovery, meets at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Tupelo outpatient office for the Oxford Centre at 341 E. Main Street, suite A-1. Call (662)680-2636 or visit theoxfordcentre. org. Fibromyalgia Support Group-Tupelo meets at 5:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at the Women First Resource Center 215 N. Gloster, Suite D, in Tupelo. Call (662) 842-5725. Gray Matters Support Group for anyone diagnosed with a brain tumor and their caregivers meets meets the at 6 p.m. last Tuesday of the month at the NMMC Cancer Center in Tupelo. Call (662) 377-4049 or (800) 843-3375. Grief Support Groups meet in Tupelo: • 6 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month at Gentiva Hospice office in Spanish Village, Suite 105, Thomas Street. Free and open to anyone in need. Call the Rev. Danny Rushing at (662) 844-2417. • 6 p.m. the first Thursday of the month in the NMMC North Education

Resources Center Room 2. Call Jamie Grissom, NMMC Hospice bereavement coordinator, at (662) 377-3612 or (800) 843-3375. I Can Cope cancer support group meets at noon the second Friday of the month at Bridgepoint on South Gloster Street. Guest speakers. Lunch provided for cancer survivors and caregivers. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Call coordinator Donna Kingsley at (662) 213-8478. La Leche League of Northeast Mississippi offers mother-to-mother support for breastfeeding. The group meets at 11 a.m. the first Thursday of the month. All pregnant and breastfeeding mothers are invited to attend. Other LLL services include a lending library and 24-hour telephone help. For information about meeting location or help with a breastfeeding concern please call Toni at (662) 255-8283. Lost Cords Laryngectomy Support Group meets at noon the fourth Thursday of the month at NMMC Oupatient Rehabilitation first floor conference room in Tupelo. Call (800) 843-3375. Lupus Support is available in Northeast Mississippi. Sponsored by the Lupus Foundation of America. Open to anyone interested in lupus. Contact Michelle Harris at (662) 825-0224. Man-to-Man support group for prostate cancer meets at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month in at NMMC -Tupelo Education Center. Call (800) 843-3375. Mended Hearts, a support group for people who have had heart-bypass surgery, heart disease or other physical ailments of the heart, meet in: • Oxford: Noon the the second Wednesday of the month at in the Magnolia room at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford. Contact Jennifer Milliner, (662) 832-2117. • Tupelo: 5:45 p.m. the last Thursday of each month at Room 21 of the NMMC East Tower Education Center. Dinner available for $11; RSVP required for dinner. Call Frances Cobb at (662) 8404335 to register. Multiple Sclerosis Support GroupTupelo meets at 11 a.m. the second Thursday of the month in the food court at Midtown Pointe (formerly Gloster Creek Village). Contact Allison

Holloway at (662) 231-5829, Karan Woods at (662) 231-9160 or (800) 843-3375. Narcotics Anonymous, a communitybased association of recovering drug addicts, meets in the region • Tupelo group meets at the Helping Hands building, 314 S. Church St., at 6 p.m. Sunday, Monday and Wednesday and 7:30 pm. Saturday. • Groups also meet in Ackerman, Amory, Booneville, Bruce, Corinth, New Albany, Oxford, Pontotoc, Ripley and Starkville. Call (662) 841-9998 or toll-free (866) 841-9998 for more information. New Moms Support Group meets at 10:30 a.m. Fridays at the Breast Feeding Resource Center at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi. Open to all new moms. Call (662) 513-1602. The North MS Pediatric Cancer Support Group (PECANS) is available to families facing pediatric cancer. Call Teresa Farris at (662) 791-1228 or visit North MS PeCanS Facebook page. Northeast Mississippi Down Syndrome Society offers support and information resources for families of children with Down Syndrome. Call (662) 871-2387, e-mail nemdss@bellsouth. net or visit the group’s Facebook page. Ovarian Cancer Support group meets the first Monday of the month at the Women First Resource Center, 215 N. Gloster, Suite D. Call (662) 422-1938. Parkinson’s Disease Support GroupTupelo meets at 3 p.m. the first Sunday of the month at NMMC Wellness Center in Tupelo. Call (662) 377-3248. A Sexual Assault Support Group meets at 1 p.m. every Wednesday. Call (800) 5277233 for location. Sisters Network, Tupelo chapter of the African-American breast cancer survivor’s support group, meets at 5:30 p.m. the first Monday of the month at the Link Centre in Tupelo. Call Norma Derring at (662) 842-3440. Stepping Stones cancer survivor support group meets at 4 p.m. the last Monday of the month at the NMMC Cancer Center on S. Madison St. in Tupelo. Call (662) 377-4049 or (800) 843-3375. Stroke support groups meet in: • Tupelo at 5 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month in NMMC East Tower Room 21. Call Stacy Scruggs at (662) 377-4058. • Starkville at regularly at the OCH

Regional education room. For more info, call the speech language pathology department at (662) 615-3020. T.A.A.P. (Teen Addiction Awareness Program) is a free 10-week program offered by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence building, 200 N. Spring St., Tupelo. The program, which meets for 90 minutes once a week, is open to teens age 13-18. There will be educational sessions on every aspect of drug and alcohol use and abuse. Call NCADD at (662) 841-0403 or www.ncadd.net. TOPS, a weight loss support group, has three chapters meeting in Northeast Mississippi. Fees are $28 for annual membership; $14 for spouses and teens. Call area captain Tina Evans at (662) 436-8220, state coordinator Pat Harris at (662) 386-0249 or (800) 932-8677 or visit www.tops.org. • Tupelo: 4:45 p.m. Thursdays at Salvation Army Building at 527 Carnation St. • Saltillo: 5 p.m. Mondays at 167 Pinecrest St. • Aberdeen: 5 p.m. Tuesdays at Southside Baptist Church on Meridian Street. Tupelo Lost Chords Club meets at noon the fourth Thursday of the month at the Longtown Medical Park conference room in Tupelo. The club is open to all laryngectomees, spouses of laryngectomees and interested professionals. Call Lisa Renfroe at (662) 377-3248. Weight Loss Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at NMMC Wellness Center in Tupelo. The group provides education and emotional support for those considering or have gone through bariatric surgery. Contact registered nurse Cherri Cox at (662) 377-7546 or (866) 908-9465. Women with Cancer support group, sponsored by the Women First Resource Center, is available in Amory. Call (662) 325-0721. Women with Cancer support group meets at 5:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month at the Women First Resource Center, 215 N. Gloster, Suite D, in Tupelo. Call (662) 842-5725. M

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ddiction, in some way, affects every family in America. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 120 Americans die each day from overdose. Drug overdose is the leading cause of death in the United States, surpassing motor vehicle accidents. Prescribed opioid medications are the major culprits because of their addictive nature and potency. Opioids are pain relievers such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine and fentanyl, as well as the illicit drug heroin. Opioids bind to receptors in the brain provoking a “euphoric” effect resulting in pain relief. In 2014, more than 19.1 million Americans had a substance use disorder involving prescription pain medications. In 2014, the total health and social costs related to prescription opioid abuse was up to $55 billion. What led to this opioid epidemic? In the 1980s, it was suggested by the Joint Commission that pain was vastly undertreated. It was proposed that opioid medications could be used effectively, without fear of addiction. This myth has led to increases in prescribing habits of physicians for fear of not adequately addressing pain, which has led to more than 650,000 opioid prescriptions being dispensed daily. Because opioids are prescription medications, they may be mistakenly viewed as “safe” and acceptable. However, this has only generated a new population of patients at risk for addiction, overdose and even death. Admissions to rehabilitation facilities due to opioid addiction have increased by 500 percent since the 1990s. Opioid-related deaths have quadrupled since 1991. Reading these statistics, one may be asking, “Why don’t we just stop

opioid prescribing?” Although this seems like a simple solution, millions suffer from acute or chronic pain, and despite the abuse potential, opioids remain the most effective medications on the market as pain relievers. To address this scary reality, on July 22, 2016 the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) was signed into law. CARA was designed to increase services and access to prevention, treatment and recovery. It intends to reduce prescription opioid and heroin misuse and includes evidence-based prevention methods and treatment to decrease opioid-related overdose deaths. The primary goals are to expand drug and alcohol prevention and education, increase access and availability of naloxone, an opioid reversal agent, and increase availability of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs. The act promotes increased collaboration between law enforcement and criminal justice systems, such as expansion of drug diversion programs to direct lower-level drug law violators into treatment services, rather than the criminal justice system. Although bipartisan in nature, the bill has met pushback over funding. President Obama authorized $181 million in relation to CARA, but it is believed by Democrats and Republicans alike that funding is simply not available. More than 100 state recovery groups have reached out to Senate Appropriations to provide funding to states to develop and implement the programs addressed in CARA. Financial kinks have not been completely ironed out and are currently undergoing negotiations. Once funding is settled, only time will tell if CARA will turn this epidemic around. M Kaley Hull is a pharmacy resident at North Mississippi Medical Center. mudandmag.com

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zone for many. Pregnancy, aging and obesity can undermine women’s pelvic organs, leaving them vulnerable to urinary and fecal incontinence, urinary tract infections and other issues. Women in Northeast Mississippi have a new resource to turn to for expertise in pelvic floor issues. Dr. Ali Parden, who joined Urology Associates in Tupelo, is the first female urogynecologist in the state. She is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist who completed fellowship training in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. Her training complements services offered by gynecologists and urologists. “Pelvic floor disorders are really common, but not many people are trained,” Parden said. Pelvic floor issues don’t have to be tolerated as part of being a woman. “It’s not a normal aspect of aging,” said Dr. Ali Parden. “For the vast majority of women, it can be treated or improved. It’s not something that has to be suffered in silence.” For many women, incontinence, urinary tract infections, trouble emptying bladder and rectum and fistulas become a drain on their quality of life. Women with incontinence problems can end up arranging their lives around immediate access to a bathroom. “No one should have to do that. You see all these women who sacrificed for their children and their families,” Parden said. “Then they can’t play with their grandchildren because they’re worried about leaking.” Parden has a range of tools to help women deal with pelvic floor issues. Not all require surgery. In some cases, lifestyle

changes can improve symptoms, she said. Alcohol and caffeine can irritate the urinary tract. Not drinking enough water can contribute to constipation and frequent urinary tract infections. If surgery is the best option, most procedures are all minimally invasive, Parden said. Most of the time women go home the same day or spend just a night in the hospital. “It’s all about quality of life,” Parden said.

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Parden was attracted to medicine early, but it took her time to find her niche. “I was always going to be a doctor,” Parden said. “It’s rewarding.” An athlete who played softball in high school and joined the rowing team in college, Parden was initially pointed toward orthopedics. But during medical school she found a professional home in gynecology. “I ended up really liking taking care of women,” Parden said. Apart from obstetrics, doctors who want to focus on gynecology typically end up in one of two specialties – gynecology oncology and urogynecology. “It’s very underserved,” Parden said, with one trained urogynecologist for every 27,000 women who could potentially benefit. Tupelo has also proven a good fit for Parden. She hails from Lebanon, Indiana, a small town north of Indianapolis. After completing her medical school, residency and fellowship training at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, it’s been great to get back to a small town. “Everyone looks out for everyone,” Parden said. “It’s nice to get back to a small town feel.” M Photo by Lauren Wood mudandmag.com

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Battaile is now a life member of Weight Watchers, and he retains that status as long as he’s within two pounds of his goal weight each month. “People who watch their weight daily typically don’t regain their weight,” Arnett said. “You’re aware of when those pounds start to creep up.” Arnett offers one caution here: Regular weigh-ins work for most people but not all. “A bad number can be an excuse for a binge,” she said. It’s important to have measures that go beyond the scale. “How do your clothes feel,” she said. “Did your dress size go from an 18 to a 16. That’s real.” For Battaile, it was suit size. He’s also gotten off his blood pressure medication, a significant personal achievement. During the maintenance phase, he’s been careful to watch portion size and to keep exercising as he’s thoughtfully added favorite foods back into his life. “A lot of times, people will start adding those empty calories back,” Thorn said. “That’s fine, but when you start adding what you used to do, you can become what you used to be.” Battaile has adjusted to his new lifestyle. Rather than a big bottle of Gatorade and three energy bars after a bicycle ride, he’s satisfied with an apple and an orange chased with green tea. “The previous times I lost weight, I always thought I was depriving myself. I reacted badly to that,” he said. “Now, I don’t feel deprived. I enjoy what I eat and feel satisfied with what I eat, and there’s no deprivation there.” “It clicked for you,” Thorn said. “Yes,” he said. His actions have affected other people in his life. Thorn said he’s an inspiration to her and others at the Wellness Center. His efforts also have been felt closer to home. “My wife hasn’t gotten into a program, but we eat together, and we eat the same,” he said. “She’s been going around saying, ‘I couldn’t fit into these clothes last year.’ She’s a secondary beneficiary.” If what he’s accomplished were easy, email spam folders wouldn’t overflow with dubious weight-loss promises. Battaile tackled the problem head-on and did something far harder than shedding pounds. He changed his thinking, so healthy choices have become normal choices. “A lot of people lose weight and gain it back,” Thorn said. “He’s doing it the right way.” Photos by Lauren Wood mudandmag.com

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