Nashville Health & Wellness Magazine August issue 2017

Go Back to School fighting fit!

• The equipment every School Mom should have • Vaccinations, the pros and cons • How to avoid Sports Injuries • Bullying-how to spot it and how to stop it

The 10 Best Spas in Nashville?

Reflexology: What is it and how can it help you?

Vegetarian?

Try these local Restaurants Nashville Food Projects: Teaching people how to grow food and eat well

Plus: Local News, Views and Advice on all things Healthy

: Your healthy living guide for Nashville

Snoring & Sleep Apnea Solutions:

No CPAP, No Surgery Step 1: Free Screening & Evaluation Assess your risk.

Sleep Nashville offers a FREE screening & evaluation of your risk for sleep disordered breathing at our state-of-the-art clinic. Your appointment includes a one-on-one consultation with a trained medical professional.

Step 2: Sleep Study Test Analyze your breathing.

A sleep study test will be used to determine if you suffer from sleep apnea. In some cases, you can even sleep in your own bed with a convenient, inexpensive home sleep test designed to analyze your breathing.

Step 3: Treatment & Maintenance Achieve results.

Dr. Ryan O’Neill & Dr. John F. Farringer with over 20 years experience treating snoring & sleep apnea with oral appliances Before Oral Appliance Therapy Narrowed airway, Decreased airflow, Poor Sleep

After Oral Appliance Therapy Open airway, Increased airflow, Better Sleep

Sleep Nashville has an on-site 3D Con Beam CT to screen patients who are high risk for sleep apnea and show before/after results of treatment.

A Board Certified Sleep Physician will analyze your sleep study results and prescribe treatment options, such as a comfortable oral appliance covered by most medical insurances. If you are not a good candidate for an oral appliance or choose to seek alternative solutions, we will help you find the best treatment solution for your personal needs.

At Sleep Nashville we are in-network with the following medical insurance companies. If you have specific questions regarding your insurance that you would like addressed prior to your FREE Screening & Evaluation please call 615-385-1190

Address 4205 Hillsboro Pike Suite 105 Nashville, TN 37215

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AUGUST 2017

contents 13 The use of physical therapy

in recovery from cancer treatment

14 A beginner’s guide to

26 10 Tips and tricks for

the Sports Mom

30 3 Back to school tips

Reflexology

16 10 of the best Spas for you

31 Sleep Nashville

to try in Nashville

18 The Nashville Food Project,

educating and feeding

19 “Healthy Sitting” tips

can reduce neck and back pain

20 Children with ADHD –

there is an alternative to drugs

22 Child vaccinations

a matter of choice or not?

24 Tips for preventing

sports injuries in kids and teens

25 Sport-specific safety information

for parents

32 Eight Nashville restaurants

Vegetarians should try

34 A new smile in one day 35 The specialty of

pain management

37 Lemon Water –

why it should be your 1st drink of the morning!

38 Classified Ads 39 Spiritual Wellness:

Perseverance, Character; and Character, Hope

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The Trap Garden expands its reach across Nashville

Meet Rob “Veggies,” the man behind the Trap Garden The Trap Garden, founded by Rob “Veggies” Horton, is dedicated to “providing fresh produce for those with limited access to nutritious foods.”

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The Trap Garden empowers low-income communities through the creation of community gardens that support healthy living, community engagement, and connection. Rob grows fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers in a number of gardens throughout Nashville and partners with small businesses and larger organizations to host educational events, such as culinary courses, at his garden sites. The Trap Garden also aims to decrease the costs associated with purchasing healthier foods by planting gardens in unlikely community neighborhoods, thereby eliminating the need for expensive transportation.

For more info: http://trapgarden.org

Taco stuffed peppers

By Laura Lea Goldberg

Total time: 60 minutes Serves: 8 peppers Ingredients: • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1 lb ground turkey (recommend organic, grassfed) • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt • 3/4 cup low-sodium veg stock (recommend organic) • 2 cloves garlic (minced) • 1 small white onion (medium dice to 1/2 inch pieces) • 1 can black beans (recommend organic) drained and rinsed • 8 assorted bell peppers (recommend organic) • Taco Seasoning

Watch the eclipse of the Sun on August 21st safely, and in good company The Nashville Sounds, in conjunction with Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, have announced the festivities for the total solar eclipse viewing party at First Tennessee Park on Monday, August 21.

The event will include music from members of the Nashville Symphony and science demonstrations from the Adventure Science Center. Everybody in attendance will receive special solar glasses that will allow for safe viewing of the eclipse.

The beginning of the eclipse will occur at 11:58 a.m. and last until 1:29 p.m.

The start of totality will begin at 1:27 and will last nearly two minutes.

How to watch a solar eclipse safely?

1. Never look at the Sun directly without protective eye gear. Even sunglasses cannot protect your eyes from the damage the Sun’s rays can do to them.

2. Always keep your back towards the Sun while looking at a pinhole projection.

3. Do not look at the Sun through the pinhole.

For more info: www.exploratorium.edu

Directions: 1. Make taco seasoning by combining all ingredients in a small bowl and mixing. Set side.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Prepare your peppers by slicing the top off and using a knife to gently pull out the core and seeds.

Slice just enough off of the bottoms of each pepper so they can stand upright, without making a hole.

3. Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. When oil is shimmering but not smoking, add ground turkey. Allow to brown without stirring. When you start to see golden-brown bits, flip turkey and repeat. Add 1/4 cup veg stock to help scrape up any pieces that are stuck to the pan. Remove turkey from the pan onto a large plate and set aside.

4. Don’t clean your pan! Add 1 more tablespoon olive oil and diced onion. Sauté onion for 3 minutes, stirring infrequently, until onion is translucent and fragrant. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

5. Add turkey back into the pan, along with all of your taco seasoning and 1/2 cup veg stock. Stir to coat everything evenly with the seasoning. Allow to cook until most of your liquid has evaporated and the turkey is cooked through. Add your black beans and mix them in.

6. Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, fill your peppers with turkey mixture, packing in as much as possible before overflowing. Line peppers along your baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the peppers have been soft and slightly wrinkled around the edges.

7. Remove peppers from the heat and garnish with avocado slices, salsa and fresh cilantro, or whatever you like!

August Events Italian Lights Festival August 18-21 Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park 600 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN The festival features live music, arts & crafts vendors, food and wine tastings, as well as special guests: NASA Researcher Veronica Zabala and PBS Star Janet Ivey of Janet’s Planets.

To learn more: http://italianlights.org/about/ National Honey Bee Day August 19 Glen Leven Farm, 4000 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 615-244-5263 Mark your calendars for The Land Trust for Tennessee’s National Honey Bee Day Celebration at Glen Leven Farm on August 19!

Details at: http://landtrusttn.org/nationalhoneybeeday2017/

• 2 teaspoons paprika • 2 teaspoons maple sugar (sub coconut sugar or brown sugar) • 2 teaspoons onion powder • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • 2 teaspoons cumin • 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt • 1 teaspoon dried oregano • 2 teaspoons chili powder Garnish • avocado slices • fresh cilantro • limes • salsa

Tomato Art Fest August 11-12 East Nashville’s Five Points This festival is back with a concert on Friday night and more music and festival activities on Saturday, including a tomato toss, food trucks, contests, a 5K, exhibits, performances and much more. The events are free.

For info: https://www.tomatoartfest.com/ Nashville Restaurant Week August 21-27 More than 60 restaurants will take part in this month’s event.

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Turnip Truck gives Nashville some busy bees

Local honey through increased pollination East Nashville gardeners may notice an increase in honeybees this year, thanks to the rooftop hives Turnip Truck has installed at the Woodland Street store.

“The bees really epitomize the Turnip Truck spirit, making local honey and supporting our neighbors through

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increased pollination,” said John Dyke, Turnip Truck founder and owner.

Honeybees typically pollinate within a three-mile radius, and Turnip Truck hopes area gardeners will notice an uptick in buzzy backyard visitors this year.

The wooden hive bodies were handmade locally by Bon Aqua Springs Woodenware, Tenn.

Their hope is to eventually harvest enough of their own honey to use it in their prepared foods. They also see the hives as an opportunity “to build community among local hobbyist beekeepers by raising awareness of the craft.” Turnip Truck’s hives are currently installed in preparation for a strong first rooftop honey harvest. “This is community outreach in its purest form,” Store Director Phillip Hill said.

EiO & The Hive Jennifer Masley, creator of the Jenergy Bar and Sip Organic Juice Bar, opened EiO & The Hive in June as a restaurant “focused on sustainability and serving Nashvillians healing, nourishing foods that are organic and locally sourced.”

While by no means a vegetarian restaurant, the choice for those who want meat in their Brunch or breakfast is limited to just a handful of items on the menu.

Breakfast and Brunch dishes cost around $8 to $12, with the cost of some juices not much less.

The afternoon and evening menus have a good selection of Broths, Salads, and Entrees – with meat – priced at around $10 to $18.

“Steps from the restaurant is our organic farm, where we have bee hives and a chicken coop that will supply the EiO kitchen with produce, honey and fresh eggs.”

“Heal the Music Day” in Nashville teams up with Health:Further, for a ‘healthier future’ The event is designed to raise awareness and support for the self-employed music community in times of medical crisis, benefitting nonprofit Music Health Alliance (MHA). Early supporters include Chris & Morgane Stapleton, Dierks Bentley, Gary Allan, Emmylou Harris, Lee Brice, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Peter Frampton, Rodney Crowell, Ronnie Dunn, T Bone Burnett, Vince Gill, Warner Chappell Music and many more! The initiative, which will take place throughout the Nashville community, is an effort to raise awareness and support for the more than 56,000 people who make a living in the music industry, 76% of whom are self-employed or part of a small business without access to group health benefits.

At the end of June, the MHA announced a tie up with Health:Further.

Health:Further is an open community built on the ideals that health is a human right, and that health must be supported affordably and sustainably.

The Health:Further Festival, taking place August 22-25 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Music City Center,

is a multi-day event that will look at everything from Health IT, to patient advocacy, marketing, to blockchain, art and medicine. The goal is to bring together anyone who has a stake in building a healthier future – in other words, everyone – to exchange ideas in an optimistic and respectful way.

Speakers include CrossFit founder Greg Glassman, TV personality and Co-Founder of Sharecare Dr. Mehmet Oz, figure skater and patient advocate (and cancer survivor) Scott Hamilton, and iconic country music star Brenda Lee. In addition, we will hear from industry leaders from across the healthcare community.

It’s not just talks, though, say Health:Further, “it is a festival celebrating the opportunity to build a healthier society.” As such, the event will include music from Nashville singer/songwriters and a performance from an elite dance group to open the general session. And on the evening of August 23rd, threetime Grammy Award winner Delbert McClinton will be headlining a concert for attendees at the Cannery Ballroom.

For more information and tickets: http://www.healthfurther.com/

On the Saturday late morning that your reviewer paid a visit to the restaurant, it was pleasantly busy. The decor is perhaps best described as ‘Bohemian chic’ with both individual tables for two and four, together with larger community tables. There is also seating outdoors.

Service is via a counter where you place your order and then find your table. The service was prompt. We ordered the Meat and three Benedict together with the Good Vibes juice and the Strawberry Fields ‘blend.’ The food was light and tasty and of modest portions suitable for the time of day. The Good Vibes juice was a touch heavy on the ginger but nevertheless refreshing and the Strawberry Fields blend lived up to its name with strong flavors. Both made us feel we were eating something healthy!

We had chosen from the Morning (Breakfast/Brunch) menu which runs until 11:00 am weekdays and 3:00 pm weekends.

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On your way out, they have some interesting to go items such as Pickled crisps, Salsa jams, Cucumber Caper Berry Potato salad, and boxed water at $2 a pop. There is also the opportunity to arrange for Nut milk to be delivered to your home.

EiO and The Hive has a lovely buzzy, informal atmosphere and an eclectic, original menu. Obviously Jennifer Masley and her chef Dale Levitski have tremendous experience in running restaurants, but Nashville in recent months has seen an explosion of ‘healthy’ restaurants catering to all types of people. Their approach deserves to succeed and they should be congratulated on emphasizing the use of local produce – some from their own farm – to make people appreciate that home-grown food, properly cooked is delicious. Let’s hope amongst the clutter of new eateries in Nashville this mission ensures their success.

5304 Charlotte Ave. Nashville, TN 37209 (615) 203-0433 hello@eioandthehive.com www.eioandthehive.com

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10 great local Hikes and Walks

PERSONAL ADVICE: ASK DR. LISA

Arguments = parenting disaster!

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Q: My husband and I have been married about 10 years. We are united on most issues – except we argue about discipline and “how to raise” our two kids, ages 6 and 4. The arguments are taking a toll on our marriage and family. I am at my wits end.

A:

When your parenting style differs from that of your partner, it can be frustrating at best and destructive at worst. At the same time, it’s extremely commonplace. This is true for male and female partners, but shows up among same sex couples as well. That’s because many of the personality traits and personal beliefs that parenting calls on lie dormant until there’s an actual child to parent.

Radnor Lake Local Nashville writer Megan Pacella recently compiled this list for the website www.10best.com of the best hikes in and around the city: 10. Natchez Trace Parkway near Franklin 9. Bells Bend Park in the western part of Davidson County 8. Edwin Warner Park-Nature Loop in Bellevue (only .75mile long) 7. Edwin Warner Park – Harpeth Woods Trail in Bellevue (The Warner Parks System has nine hiking trails that range from incredibly easy to pretty difficult)

6. Beaman Park – Ridgetop Trial in the Nashville Park System 5. Warner Woods Trail in Bellevue 4. The Volunteer Trail in Hermitage 3. Shelby Bottoms Greenway and Nature Park in East Nashville 2. Mossy Ridge Trail in Bellevue 1. Radnor Lake Natural Area in South Nashville

Parenting styles are mostly instinctual and unconscious, based on how we were raised, and what we observed in our family of origin. When parenting occurs in conflict, different approaches send mixed messages to the kids that ultimately undermine any form of parenting. Conflicting styles can then confuse kids as they wonder what the real “rules” are.

For photos and details: http://www.10best.com/destinations tennessee/nashville/attractions/hiking-trails/

One key is that each parent needs to be okay with the role each takes on.

If one is the primary disciplinarian, they need to be okay with that.

And that each parent supports the other in his or her approach. When disagreements occur, STOP, agree to disagree and discuss after the kids are out of earshot. The most important function of co-parenting is forming a united front, and reinforcing to kids that even if two partners might react to a situation differently, they have each other’s backs. The message to the kids: Your parents are two distinct people, but as your parents we’re a single unit.

Nashville Integrative Health Network holds its first meeting Over twenty integrative practitioners, wellness professionals, and community health leaders came together July 20th to celebrate the establishment of Nashville Integrative Health, Nashville’s newest networking group. An hour-long meeting was led by founders Emily Janney, Sheri Rowney, and Karina Hammer as attendees introduced themselves and discussed their shared desire to develop greater healing throughout the Nashville area. Attendees expressed a deep interest in creating a community of trust, connection, and collaboration in the field of integrative and holistic

medicine. The group will host two local speakers each month in an effort to expand the awareness of its attendees regarding current healing modalities and treatment strategies. Nashville Integrative Health is in its early stages of development, and is actively seeking to grow its member base. All integrative practitioners, nurses, nutritionists, dieticians, health coaches, chiropractors, acupuncturists, energy workers, mental health professionals, and wellness foundations are encouraged to join.

Nashville Integrative Health can be contacted by email at nashvilleintegrativehealth@gmail.com

When two parents don’t agree on how to raise their children, it isn’t just difficult on the marriage, it’s challenging for the children.

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Five keys to successful parenting: 1. Understand Your Style.

There are essentially three different styles of parenting. There is authoritarian, which entails strict rules and consequences. Authoritative parenting also has rules and consequences, however, it’s more responsive to the particular child’s personality and needs. Permissive parents place few rules on their child and are quite lenient. Understanding where your style fits, and where your spouse’s style fits, is the beginning.

2. Communicate.

Sit down and talk about what you each view your role as a parent to be. What are your goals? How do you define a successful parent? family? child?

3. Create a Plan.

Consider creating what you might call a parenting mission statement. This outlines the various areas that are important to you and your family, and what priorities you want to emphasize.

4. Support Team Parenting.

Agree on how you’re going to approach parenting together. Small issues can be handled in the moment. However, larger discipline problems may be handled together after you’ve had a chance to discuss the situation.

5. Allow Room for Mistakes.

Neither of you is perfect and will make mistakes. Blame, anger, and conflict don’t help either of you, nor your children.

Lisa Webb is at the Body & Mind Consulting Associates Group: www.bodymindtn.com Her latest book: “Boardroom to Bedroom, Using your Executive Success for your Marriage” is available at www.amazon.com

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A fun way to decide what you should eat The five food groups that are the building blocks for a healthy diet

It’s worth visiting choosemyplate.gov for some sensible, interactive and easy to follow advice on what you should eat. It has hundreds of examples, attractively displayed, describing what you should put on your plate divided into: fruits, vegetables, grains and

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proteins. Within each of those food groups there are galleries of pictures depicting what you can eat that is good for you.

The site further breaks this down into what children, students, adults and families can eat. They also offer advice across different foods from different countries. It has quizzes, daily checklists, recipes and menus.

Plus, if you want your advice in a more visual style, they have a range of videos showing how all the different food groups can be used in different recipes.

Rev Up Your Metabolism

By Karina Hammer, Certified Holistic Wellness Coach

20 things you should not do before you go to bed Some 41 million US adults are sleeping just six hours or less each night, putting them at risk of adverse health effects (such as heart disease and obesity) and potentially fatal drowsy driving linked to lack of sleep. Sleep is essential to your health and overall wellbeing.

This list at www.theactivetimes.com highlights 20 things that could negatively affect you getting a good night’s sleep: from eating spicy food, to exercise, watching ‘stressful’ TV programs to smoking. Some are quite surprising, some not so, but aside from what you shouldn’t do, here are some ideas on how to ensure you do get

a good night’s sleep. These include: reducing your caffeine intake, keeping the same bedtime schedule, meditation, taking a warm bath, and smelling some sleep-inducing herbs. Always make sure to cover your windows for darkness, keep your room temperature cool, and remove electrical devices away from your head as well.

According to a recent study by the National Sleep Foundation, teenagers (14-17) should get 8-10 hours of sleep per night, young adults (18-25) and adults (26-64) should get 7-9 hours and older adults (65+) should get 7-8 hours.

For more info: www.theactivetimes.com

Metabolism isn’t so easy to change, because every body is different. In fact, different body types metabolize foods at different rates. Heredity also influences the rate of metabolism.

Although metabolism is mostly stable due to these factors outside our control, there are a few things that can help rev it up:

Nine new Healthier Tennessee communities recognized by Gov. Haslam Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness CEO Richard Johnson have designated nine areas as ‘Healthier Tennessee Communities.’

These include: Bradley, Dickson, Macon, Maury, Rhea and Wilson counties, and the cities of Cookeville, Clarksville and Collegedale, for their work “to improve the health of their citizens.”

“We must encourage and enable community-led efforts like the ones we’re celebrating today if we want to improve the health and quality of life of Tennesseans,” said Governor Haslam. To be designated, the communities established wellness councils and developed sustainable community-wide events and activities that support physical activity, healthy eating and tobacco abstinence. They then tracked and measured outputs and accomplishments of the programs.

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it thinks you might be starving and it will hold onto whatever is there.

1. Engage in weight bearing exercise.

Building muscle mass is important because muscle helps to speed up the rate of metabolism, converting food to energy faster rather than storing it. Cardiovascular exercise is very important too, but don’t forget to pump some iron!

3. Choose wisely.

Eating refined sugars, artificial sweeteners, and processed foods high in refined carbohydrates will slow down your digestion rather than speed it up. These empty calorie foods cause the body to spend more energy figuring out how to rid itself of the unwanted ingredients, chemicals and toxins. Focus on whole grains, fiber rich foods, such as beans and legumes, fruits and vegetables, lean proteins and healthy fats. Your body knows how to work with these nutrients most efficiently.

2. Eat meals regularly.

When attempting to lose weight, many people skip meals. This tactic actually signals the body to store fat.

Eating regular meals keeps the body in energy burning mode. The body sees fuel coming in and keeps processing it. When it doesn’t see fuel coming in,

Karina Hammer is a Certified Holistic Wellness Coach, Co-Founder of Nashville Integrative Health, Writer, Speaker, and Nutrition Expert. Karina offers personal consultations, corporate programs, and wellness classes.

Visit www.karinahammer.com to learn more and download your free guide, 3 Little Known Secrets to Heal & Soothe Your Gut.

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The Healthy List of Lists 7 Healthy foods you should start your day with 1. Honey with Warm Water is a combination known to improve digestion and immunity.

2. Soaked Almonds are packed with essential vitamins and minerals.

3. Papaya is good to eat on an empty stomach early morning as it cleans your stomach and is excellent for smooth bowel movement.

4. Chia Seeds are actually a complete protein as they contain all nine essential amino acids.

5. Watermelon should only be eaten on an empty stomach. Watermelon is low in calories and full of electrolytes.

6. Dates are a great source of instant energy that is much needed to kick start your day.

7. Lemon Water, as seen on page 37 of this issue.

For full information on the benefits of each of these foods, go to: http://food.ndtv.com/

Each month, we trawl the World, and all those countless Lists, to find those that are the ones you just have to read, really.

Sugar content in common foods and drinks Women shouldn’t take in more than 6 teaspoons of sugar each day, which translates to about 24 grams of added sugar and about 100 calories. Men shouldn’t have more than 9 teaspoons, which is equal to about 36 grams of added sugar and about 150 calories.

How much sugar is in a chocolate bar?

• Snickers bar (52.7 grams) - 6.75 teaspoons of sugar • Milk chocolate bar (44 grams) - 5.75 teaspoons of sugar • Milky Way bar (58 grams) - 8.75 teaspoons of sugar • 3 Musketeers bar (60 grams) - 10 teaspoons of sugar How much sugar do popular drinks contain?

• Coca-Cola (one can) - 8.25 teaspoons of sugar • Sprite (one can) - 8.25 teaspoons of sugar • Mountain Dew (one can) - 11.5 teaspoons of sugar • Sunny D (16 oz) - 7 teaspoons of sugar • Naked Berry Blast Smoothie (15.2 oz) - 7 teaspoons of sugar • Gatorade Thirst Quencher (32 oz) -14 teaspoons of sugar • Starbucks Grande Iced Latte - 7 teaspoons of sugar Sources: http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/, http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/, http://www.cnn.com

7 hobbies that can make you smarter

7 things you may not know about Nashville

1. Play a Musical Instrument.

This helps develop your memory and motor skills.

2. Read Anything. It relieves stress and helps your mind get organized.

3. Exercise Regularly. Exercise promotes growth and health at the cellular level, conversely prolonged periods of inactivity have an opposite effect on your brain by hindering its growth and plasticity.

4. Learn a New Language. Helps improve your analytical and puzzle solving skills.

5. Exercise Your Brain. When you solve crossword puzzles, brain teasers, or Sudoku, the neuroplasticity of your brain improves.

6. Meditate. Meditation allows you to control your brainwaves and command them according to how you want to function.

7. Cook Different Meals. When you plan your meals and cook different kinds of food, you are unleashing your creativity.

For the complete list and more details, go to: http://www.influencive.com Sign up for their excellent newsletter!

1. Nashville is named after Francis Nash, who was one of the few Patriot generals killed during the American Revolution.

2. The Jubilee Singers of Fisk University, an all-black acapella group that toured the nation during the 1870s to raise money for the university, are credited with starting Nashville’s love affair with music.

3. The Grand Ole Opry is country’s longest-running radio show. It began in 1925.

Appearing on the WSM radio station (the call letters stood for sponsor National Life & Accident Company’s slogan, “We Shield Millions!”).

4. Its well-known nickname was first uttered in 1950, when WSM announcer David Cobb proclaimed Nashville “Music City, USA.” 5. Nashville has the world’s only full-scale replica of The Parthenon. It’s located in Centennial Park and houses the city’s art museum. There’s also a 42-foot-tall statue of Athena inside.

6. There was a cinnamon bun made in Nashville that made global headlines for resembling Mother Teresa. Back in the ‘90s, Bongo Java baked a batch of its cinnamon rolls to discover that one of them looked quite a bit like Mother Teresa. It became known as the “The Nun Bun.” It was stolen on Christmas of 2005 and has never been recovered.

7. Belmont Mansion is the largest house museum in the state, the second largest antebellum home in the South. Belle Monte was built by 29-year-old Adelicia Hayes Franklin Acklen, thought to be the wealthiest woman in the South at the time, and her second husband, Joseph Alexander Smith Acklen.

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Physical Therapy

The use of physical therapy in recovery from cancer treatment Casey White, DPT, Clinic Director of STAR Physical Therapy, White Bridge Road location, explains how physical therapy can decrease the side effects of cancer treatment.

PT while undergoing Cancer Treatment Physical therapy will decrease side effects such as stiffness in joints, loss of strength and muscle mass, and provide education on use of assistive devices as needed. Physical therapy can help assist a patient in maintaining quality of life along with guiding a patient in a long term program. For safety, patients should speak with their medical doctor prior to partaking in exercise. Patients should avoid exercise if they are experiencing anemia or low blood counts in their white or red blood cells. Appropriate level of treatment will be determined using blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation monitors along with patient perceived exertion.

PT after Cancer Treatment

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ancer treatments such as radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery typically leave patients with several musculoskeletal limitations such as limited range of motion, strength, and balance. Physical therapy (PT) can help restore these limitations. Treatment can vary in intensity and quality based off of each patient’s needs. A treatment can be as specific as working on one joint and as broad as balance work to improve quality of life.

Goals for therapy include decreasing dependence on family members and assistive devices, and returning to prior level of function.

Once a patient’s health has stabilized, physical therapy will help to identify and target any negative changes of the musculoskeletal nature brought on by treatment. Radiation can lead to a multitude of symptoms such as joint restrictions and swelling.

Patients will also develop scarring around areas of radiation. Breast cancer patients can develop axillary web syndrome or thickening of connective tissue that hardens along the nerves, arteries, and veins as they travel the length of the arm with lymph node biopsies or removal. This thickening may limit arm range of motion and the ability to reach forward and behind the back. Chemotherapy typically leads to neuropathy, muscle wasting, and weakness. Physical therapy uses an individualized program to gradually increase range of motion and progress strengthening exercises. Spending weeks immobile or in bed can lead to an increased fall risk among patients. Neuropathy could also lead to decreased balance with walking.

Physical therapy would treat these balance and strength limitations to ensure a safe return to function inside a patient’s home and in the community. Lastly, surgery to remove tumors and organs associated with 13

cancer can lead to swelling, decreased joint mobility, and scarring. The use of manual therapy along with exercises for loss of range of motion and strength will help target limitations and restore quality of movement and decrease pain.

Deconditioning is a common post cancer treatment diagnosis. Physical Therapists are best educated to assist with reconditioning. Through the use of an individually developed plan, patients can return to higher levels of independence, decreased dependence on assistive devices, and return to community activities.

What to expect in PT A typical physical therapy program will begin with an evaluation to identify limitations. Then, a combination of flexibility exercises, aerobic activities, and resistance training will be utilized and progressed as appropriate. Every patient’s situation and diagnosis is different and every patient should consult their medical doctor prior to starting an exercise program.

Casey White, DPT Casey White, DPT, Clinic Director for STAR Physical Therapy at the White Bridge Road Location, hails from the University of Kentucky.

She was a member of the Swim Team and remains active with the swimming community in Nashville as the Physical Therapist to the Nashville Aquatic Club. Casey has continued her education while at STAR earning her manual therapy certifications in the McKenzie Method. Casey is married to Tony White, a realtor and professional Triathlete. She is also the proud new mother to her daughter Kylie.

Your health. Our hands. Choose STAR. www.STARpt.com STARTherapy

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28 White Bridge Rd, Suite 206 Nashville, TN 37205 615-356-9935 References: Exercise for Cancer Patients: Fitness After Treatment By Matthew Hoffman, MD WebMD Feature Reviewed by Paul O’Neill, MD WebMD Feature Archive /www.webmd.com/cancer/features/exercise-cancer-patients www.breastcancer.org/tips/exercise/treatment/chemo_targeted www.cancernetwork.com/survivorship/role-physical-activity-cancer-prevention-treatmentrecovery-and-survivorship www.cancercenter.com/treatments/radiation www.breastcancer.orgAxillary Web Syndrome (Cording)

Alternative Therapies

A beginner’s guide to Reflexology In the second of our series ‘Alternative Therapies,’ Health & Wellness looks at Reflexology, what it involves, and how it can help.

to attack from viral and bacterial infection. Stress of any kind also creates many physical conditions.

Your symptoms may indicate a specific disease, but if you have not seen a doctor you should always be referred to your doctor for evaluation.

By the end of the treatment, your therapist will be able to tell you the areas that needed extra attention as he/she will have gone over every organ and structure during the course of the treatment.

Your symptoms may reflect major tension and stress related problems in which case practical advice regarding lifestyle changes may be appropriate.

How Reflexology affects the Body Reflexology affects the body in different ways and no two clients will have identical experiences.

The main effects can be summarized as follows: 1. Helps maintain general health.

2. Reduces stress and tension by relaxing the whole person.

3. Decreases congestion in the energy pathways allowing energy to circulate freely.

4. Helps to encourage homeostasis, i.e. a state of balance in the body.

5. Helps boost the circulation of Blood and Lymph through their respective systems.

6. Helps regulate bodily functions such as Digestive, Endocrine, Respiratory, and Excretory systems.

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eflexologists use the theory that there are ten zones or energy lines running up and down the body, following a line from each toe and each finger to the top of the head. Blockages of energy occur along these zones, caused by disorder or disease in the organs and structures.

Reflexologists aim to release these blockages by using pressure techniques.

Reflexology is an ideal health strategy for prevention of ill health and should not be viewed as a last resort when orthodox medicine has not achieved the desired result in dealing with a health problem. Regular monthly treatments are an excellent way to maintain properly balanced systems and can help prevent the occurrence of disease.

7. Helps increase energy levels.

8. Helps improve mental alertness.

Once illness has taken hold, Reflexology can be used in its fullest sense as a “Complementary” adjunct to medical treatment with the cooperation of the client’s doctor/consultant. It is heartening indeed that so many consultants, particularly in the field of Oncology, are now recognizing the benefits of the anxiety relieving and calming effects of this valuable therapy.

Reflexologists do not diagnose specific illnesses unless they also have a medical degree.

Reflexologists deal with areas of the body where the normal flow of energy through the organs and structures is impeded. This can occur when disease or disorder currently exists in the body or may indicate that the immune system is not working to full capacity and so leave the body vulnerable 14

9. Instills a feeling of well-being and contentment.

10. Improvement of physical conditions or injuries.

11. Stimulates creativity and productivity.

12. Helps improve inter-relationships between body systems.

Courtesy: Carol Morrissey I.T.E.C & C.I.B.T.A.C Holistic Therapist, and Member of the Irish Reflexology Institute.

Further sources of Information: The Tennessee Reflexology Association: www.tnreflexology.org for a list of members.

Also, based on customer reviews: The Best 10 Reflexologists in Nashville at www.yelp.com

Alternative Therapies

• A currently valid professional liability insurance certificate.

5 Mistakes people make when choosing a Reflexologist

• A local business license.

• If residing in one of the states mentioned with Reflexology laws, then a current state license.

Mistake #4

Not Checking Continuing Education, Experience, and Professional Associations

Mistake #1

Assuming All “Reflexology” is the Same Not everything that claims to be Reflexology today actually IS Reflexology. Currently, only four states (New Hampshire, North Dakota, Tennessee and Washington) have their own law for Reflexologists, so in many areas, just about anyone can say or advertise they offer Reflexology, whether they are truly a trained and certified Reflexologist or not! Reflexology is not foot massage and it’s not acupressure.

Mistake #2

Assuming All “Reflexologists” Are the Same Just as Reflexology is a unique therapy, a Certified Reflexologist has completed unique Reflexology only training (typically

200-300 hours in the USA). According to the standards of most state and national Reflexology associations and the national certification board, this training must include classroom instruction.

Mistake #3

Not Checking Credentials Check for: • Certification from their Reflexology-specific school. (Check the school credentials to determine if certification was online or included hands-on training and how many hours of Reflexology only instruction were involved.)

• Optimally, national certification by the American Reflexology Certification Board (ARCB). You can verify this at www.ARCB.net 15

Look for someone who continues their education after initial certification. ARCB lists certificants in good standing on its website (www.arcb.net), and members of state and the national organization are usually listed on their website as well.

Check whether the Reflexologist is a member of their state association or the Reflexology Association of America (InfoRAA@reflexology-usa.org). The association gives you a path for complaint if you find unethical or unsafe conduct on the part of the Reflexologist you have chosen.Be sure to ask how many sessions the Reflexologist you’re considering performs in a typical year or how many session hours they have overall in their Reflexology career.

Mistake #5

Being More Concerned About Their Wallet than Their Health

When seeing a certified Reflexologist who can provide evidence of the qualifications above, expect to pay between $50 and $120 per session, depending on the area of the country in which you live and the session length. Don’t foolishly try to compare this with the price of a similar length session at a foot spa. Bottom line: Don’t expect to receive Reflexology from a certified professional for the price of a foot rub at the mall.

For more information on how to choose a Reflexologist and other useful information, go to American Reflexology Certification Board, www.arcb.net Courtesy www.arcb.net

Spas

10 of the best Spas for you to try in Nashville Jade Spilka (pictured) investigates where to find some of the top Spas in Nashville, and the services they offer.

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3. Float Nashville

he hot summer days call for rest, relaxation, and pampering. It’s time to let go of stress and celebrate yourself with a spa day. Though there are many wonderful spas throughout Middle Tennessee, here are ten that caught our eye.

1. Bellezza Beauty Salon and Med Spa Bellezza is fairly new, opening in 2014, but it is already busy. Book an appointment to receive massages, hair care, make up application, nail care, esthetics or plastic surgery services. The salon and spa is home to Chalee Tennison, an expert massage therapist that is ‘one of the best in Middle Tennessee.’

Float Nashville offers a ‘unique relaxation experience.’ Float therapy, though still uncommon, was developed 60 years ago and is becoming increasingly popular. One session spent in the float tanks can help relieve a client’s stress, anxiety and chronic pain. All of the tanks contain 1000 to 1200 pounds of salt and are full of skin temperature water.

1047 Glenbrook Way #100, Hendersonville, TN 37075 (615) 991-5958 www.bellezzabeautyspa.com

2701 Greystone Rd, Nashville, TN 37204 (615) 567-7222 www.floatnashville.com

2. Relâche Spa

4. The Woodhouse Day Spa Spend a day at The Woodhouse Day Spa in Franklin for the ultimate pampering.

The Woodhouse Day Spa offers several luxury packages including the Woodhouse Experience. The Woodhouse Experience lasts five hours and fifteen minutes. It includes services and treatments, and a spa cuisine. Shorter and less expensive packages are available as well.

Relâche Spa at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center is one of the most beautiful spas in Nashville. It is the go to place if you are looking for a high-end experience. The spa even offers a 10% discount to senior citizens and members of the military. Relâche offers a plethora of services for any local or tourist wishing to relax.

2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214 (615) 458-1772 www.marriott.com

1175 Meridian Blvd #100, Franklin, TN 37067 (615) 764-0004 www.franklin.woodhousespas.com 16

Spas

5. Mokara Spa

8. Venus Luxury Spa The Mokara Spa is located on the fourth floor of the Omni Hotel. Mokara offers a two and a half hour Harmony for Two package.

The package includes a 50 minute couples massage and a side-by-side pedicure with strawberries and champagne. They also offer a unique package for expectant mothers.

Also located in Green Hills is the Venus Luxury Spa. This beautiful spa has many packages that would make wonderful gifts. Their packages include bundles of pampering for mothers, brides, wives, friends, couples, and ladies preparing for the summer.

2210 Crestmoor Rd #4, Nashville, TN 37215 (629) 203-8833 www.venusluxuryspa.com

250 5th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 761-3600 www.mokaraspas.com/nashville

6. Whisper Creek Day Spa

9. O.liv Body Bar

Whisper Creek Day Spa offers many different services, including a wide variety of skin care options.

Take care of your skin by indulging in a custom facial, acne treatment, facial infusion peel, back facial, and several other options as well. While at the spa, treat yourself to a massage or waxing service.

O.liv’s interior screams Nashville charm. If you are planning a bachelorette party or girls night out, it is the perfect place to go. No matter what the occasion, you can take over the O.liv Body Bar with your closest friends for hours of luxury and fun.

922 Main St. Nashville, TN 37206 (615) 750-3701 www.olivbodybar.com

116 Wilson Pike Cir #103, Brentwood, TN 37027 (615) 760-5463 www.whispercreekdayspa.com

10. Adagio Massage Co. & Spa

7. Skin MB MedSpa

Adagio is another great spa to have your next celebration. Let Adagio plan your perfect party with pampering, champagne, snacks, and desserts. In addition to this, their midtown location makes them the perfect choice for any big day.

Skin MB MedSpa, located in the Green Hills area of Nashville, has several treatments to make men and women look and feel their best. From minor treatments like facials and peels to more complex treatments like Botox and fillers. Most of the spa’s services are cosmetic, but they offer massage therapy treatments as well.

1300 Division St. Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 777-0602 www.adagionashville.com

2225 Bandywood Dr, Nashville, TN 37215 (615) 891-2881 www.skinmb.com 17

Community Wellbeing

The Nashville Food Project, educating and feeding The Nashville Food Project also owns community gardens, which are located in lower income neighborhoods throughout the area. By partnering with the education systems in these communities, The Nashville Food Project is able to teach children about healthy eating practices by showing them how to prepare snacks, such as kale dip. Refugee and immigrant populations also have access to these community gardens where they are given land, seeds, compost and agrarian training to manage their own plots.

In addition to its production garden and community gardens, The Nashville Food Project also owns a market garden, which is a larger site where nine refugee farmers cultivate crops to then sell at market. The organization strives to maintain a diverse ecosystem at each of its garden sites, with some even hosting bees and chickens. The utilization of smart, intensive organic growing practices to maximize the use of land in Nashville is one its primary goals.

The Nashville Food Project is strategically-minded and environmentally conscious, not only in its farming practices, but also in the way that it distributes food throughout the city. Many hunger relief organizations prepare and deliver meals that are nutritionally deficient as a result of time and resource constraints.

The Nashville Food Project, however, is fully committed to the use of high quality foods because they believe in the dignity of the meal and its representation in the much larger food system.

The organization allocates for ten percent of its food budget to be spent with local farmers in the area. Additionally, they partner with over 27 local nonprofits that are not food based, unlike other hunger relief organizations that share meals directly or through other food pantries. The Nashville Food Project believes that high quality meals deliver the most impact to the community when they support the work of other nonprofit organizations. They recognize that hunger is only one piece of the much larger issue of poverty, and ultimately hope to empower meal recipients to take control of their own food resources.

The Nashville Food Project’s successes speak to the power of integrative and holistic thinking when it comes to solving widespread societal issues.

The organization is currently working to expand its reach as it builds a new headquarter site and community center. Stay tuned!

From low income families to refugees and immigrants, The Nashville Food Project helps and teaches locals how to grow healthy produce for their families.

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he Nashville Food Project started in 2007 as a local branch of Austin-based nonprofit, Mobile Loaves and Fishes after a few Nashville natives visited Austin and decided to bring the idea back to Nashville. By 2010, as a nonprofit organization providing meals for the homeless community, Mobile Loaves and Fishes had already established itself as an integral part of the city after it delivered more than 19,000 meals to residents affected by the city’s flood in May 2010.

Eager to heal the community through nutrition education, gardening, and community meal provision, Mobile Loaves and Fishes became The Nashville Food Project, an independent nonprofit that brings people together to share nourishing food with the goals of cultivating community and alleviating hunger in the city. The Nashville Food Project owns five gardens throughout the city where organic food is produced and shared. The campus site at Woodmont Christian Church is home to the organization’s main production garden, which is capable of producing over four thousand pounds of produce on just a tenth of an acre.

The Nashville Food Project 3605 Hillsboro Pike Nashville, TN 37215 615-460-0172 info@TheNashvilleFoodProject.org www.TheNashvilleFoodProject.org 18

Back Pain

“Healthy Sitting” tips can reduce neck and back pain The most common misunderstanding about what I do, is that I only fix existing problems. An important role as a neurosurgeon is educating patients on non-operative options to manage pain and prevent further injury. Chris Taleghani, M.D., pictured left, explains.

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any of us spend much of our time at a desk, likely in front of a computer. Prolonged sitting causes slouching and back strain and can lead to chronic back and neck pain, decreased circulation, and even put you at higher risk for heart disease and obesity.

We’ve all heard of the “20-20-20 Rule” for reducing eye strain with prolonged computer use: every 20 minutes, look at something at least 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. I suggest a similar rule for better back health—the “60-60 Rule.”

After 60 minutes of static posture, get up and stretch and/or walk around for at least 60 seconds.

Getting up and stretching or walking can really help refresh our minds and our bodies.

But what about while we’re sitting? There are definitely things we can all do to help thwart neck and back pain. Proper chair height and back support are huge factors in “healthy sitting.”

Setting up for success: Elbow Height Test: While seated, scoot your chair all the way forward until your chest is almost touching your desk. Bend your elbows, and place your forearms on the desk, with your palms face down, and your upper arms touching your sides.

Your forearm and upper arm should form a 90° angle. If they don’t, move your chair up or down to adjust.

Finger Height Test: While sitting all the way back in your chair, slide the fingers of your right and left hands under your right and left legs (respectively) just behind your knees. If there is more than a finger width of room under your knees, raise your chair height. If your fingers do not slide under your thighs easily, lower your chair or use your chair’s footrest (if it has one).

Back Support Test: Sit all the way back in the chair and arch your back slightly. Make sure your shoulder blades are touching the back of the chair.

If you can slide your hands easily behind your lower back, you do not have enough back support. To add back support, try a lumbar pillow, or even a rolled up sweater or towel.

Neck Height Test: After adjusting your chair height using the aforementioned methods, it’s time to test your computer. (You heard me right!)

This step is too often forgotten and can make a huge difference in the way we feel at our desks. Sit comfortably in your chair, look straight ahead, and close your eyes. Slowly open your eyes—you should be looking at the center of your computer screen. If you are not, adjust your computer accordingly. As computers get more compact, they get further from a comfortable gazing spot. Most laptop computers need to be raised with a stand (or even a sturdy cardboard box) to get within a comfortable viewing range. A lot of a computer user’s slouching is caused by their attempt to lower their body to the computer screen’s level rather than raising their computer screen.

The finishing stretch: There are also some simple stretches that can make long days at the office less painful (literally). One of the best stretches for “slouchers” or “sitters” is the reverse arch stretch. Imagine a position that is the exact opposite of slouching—this is it.

While sitting, scoot to the front edge of your chair (not too close!) and clasp your hands behind your back (or hold each armrest if you have them). With your feet planted on the floor, lean back slightly, and open up your chest by squeezing your shoulder blades toward each other and pushing your clasped 19

hands up and back. Hold this stretch for a few seconds and take a few deep breaths. You can also perform this stretch while standing (or even while doing that 60 second lap around your office that I know you’re about to do!).

If you feel any pain or discomfort, stop doing this stretch immediately. Remember not to over do it.

It’s not about how high you can get your hands, or how far back you can lean, it’s about finding some relief; do what is comfortable for you.

Now, get up and stretch!

Chris Taleghani, M.D., M.B.A. Dr. Taleghani is a board certified neurosurgeon who specializes in minimally invasive surgery and complex spine and brain conditions. He received his Medical Degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his Neurosurgery Residency training at Pennsylvania State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Taleghani also earned his MBA from George Washington University while completing medical school.

To schedule an appointment, please call Pinnacle Surgical Partners at 615.885.2778 or visit us online at www.pinnacleneurosurgery.com

Back to School

Children with ADHD – there is an alternative to drugs As summer vacations come to an end, the focus on back to school starts to take precedence in many homes. Some children are excited to see old friends, some look forward to the structure and balance that school brings. But for some kids that have attention issues or learning disabilities, it may not be something to look forward to. Sheri Rowney (left) of Harmonized Brain Centers in Nashville looks at the problems and a potential solution.

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ometimes these kids dread having to go back into an environment where they struggle both academically as well as socially. They have to go back to being told to sit down and concentrate; quit fidgeting; quit being sensitive to others that are “teasing.” They may be constantly reprimanded for not having their work done in a timely manner, or not being organized like they are supposed to be. The struggle is real for these children and sometimes they feel like there is no one to help them; they feel defeated.

Kids with ADD and ADHD are often misunderstood and are classified as “lazy,” “unruly” or “the bad kids.” No matter how many times they are asked to do something, they forget or get distracted.

They are often loud and disruptive in class. They can get frustrated easily when they can’t figure something out quickly and often quit. Soon the notes start going home to the parents, so they get in trouble twice; both at school and at home. Parents often feel as defeated as their child; not knowing what to do to get them on track and acting like the “normal kid.”

It’s a vicious cycle and often leads to tantrums and outbursts from both sides.

Another problem with these special kids is socialization with their peers. They are often labeled as being difficult; many times, they are isolated in the classroom as the teacher tries to maintain control of the class. Parents of other children may tell their child to stay clear of the trouble maker; 20

don’t talk to them, just ignore them. This creates its own set of problems as they are not welcome to play groups, birthday parties or even just joining in on the playground. Often these children become victims of bullying; kids make fun of them for being different or for always getting into trouble. Selfesteem plummets and again, these children can feel defeated and less worthy than others in the classroom. It is a sad, cruel cycle that affects up to 30% of kids in school today.

As parents seek help, they are often directed to medication as the answer to helping their child become productive and accepted in their classroom.

Stimulants are given through a variety of different named drugs that chemically change the brain and allow the child to focus better, be quieter and more adaptive to their environment. While this works for many, it is not without its own problems. Common side effects of the medication are moodiness, lack of appetite, lack of motivation. While they are able to concentrate better, their sleep may become disrupted and their normally happy disposition may change. The tradeoff can sometimes be difficult and the answer hasn’t always been clear as to what is best for the child.

There is another answer; LENS (Low Energy Neurofeedback System). This particular therapy is safe, free from chemicals and has been tried and proven to be effective in over 90% of clients since 1990. By using a small radio wave (less than what is in a digital watch), LENS disrupts the dominant brain waves in the brain and allows them to reset in a more normal, efficient pattern. After just a few treatments, children often report feeling more “clear,” more focused, more able to complete tasks without frustration and anger. They are able to make better decisions, become more sociable, more able to compromise with others. LENS is a permanent solution and can be done with just a short session, once a week for 10 to 12 weeks normally.

Harmonized Brain Centers in Nashville is committed to helping kids with ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety and depression. We know that LENS can help. We will work with your child to help them create new, better habits in school and at home; to socialize in a more communal fashion; to learn to curb their anger and frustration and vocalize their needs in a more positive manner.

We can help your child be the best person they can be. Give us a call on 615.331.8762 or visit our website: www.harmonizedbraincenterstn.com to set up a no obligation, no cost consultation to see what we can do to help you help them.

Back to School

Bullying: find it, face it and stop it

Physical bullying

• Assure the child that bullying is not their fault.

• Know that kids who are bullied may struggle with talking about it. Consider referring them to a school counselor, psychologist, or other mental health service.

• Give advice about what to do. This may involve role-playing and thinking through how the child might react if the bullying occurs again.

• Work together to resolve the situation and protect the bullied child. The child, parents, and school or organization may all have valuable input. Be persistent. Bullying may not end overnight. Commit to making it stop and consistently support the bullied child.

When adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior, they send the message that it is not acceptable. Do: • Intervene immediately. It is ok to get another adult to help.

• Separate the kids involved.

• Make sure everyone is safe.

• Meet any immediate medical or mental health needs.

• Stay calm. Reassure the kids involved, including bystanders.

• Model respectful behavior when you intervene.

Avoid these mistakes:

Avoid these common mistakes:

Addressing bullying behavior

• Don’t ignore it. Don’t think kids can work it out without adult help.

• Don’t immediately try to sort out the facts.

• Don’t force other kids to say publicly what they saw.

• Don’t question the children involved in front of other kids.

• Don’t talk to the kids involved together, only separately.

• Don’t make the kids involved apologize or patch up relations on the spot.

Cyberbullying Talk with your kids about cyberbullying and other online issues regularly.

• Know the sites your kids visit and their online activities. Ask where they’re going, what they’re doing, and who they’re doing it with.

• Tell your kids that as a responsible parent you may review their online communications if you think there is reason for concern.

• Have a sense of what they do online and in texts. Learn about the sites they like. Try out the devices they use.

• Ask for their passwords, but tell them you’ll only use them in case of emergency.

• Ask to “friend” or “follow” your kids on social media sites or ask another trusted adult to do so.

• Encourage your kids to tell you immediately if they, or someone they know, is being cyberbullied. Explain that you will not take away their computers or cell phones if they confide in you about a problem they are having.

Support kids who are bullied • Listen and focus on the child. Learn what’s been going on and show you want to help.

• Never tell the child to ignore the bullying.

• Do not blame the child for being bullied.

• Do not tell the child to physically fight back against the kid who is bullying. It could get the child hurt, suspended, or expelled.

• Parents should resist the urge to contact the other parents involved. School or other officials can act as mediators between parents.

• Parents, school staff, and organizations all have a role to play. Make sure the child knows what the problem behavior is. Young people who bully must learn their behavior is wrong and harms others.

• Show kids that bullying is taken seriously. Calmly tell the child that bullying will not be tolerated.

• Work with the child to understand some of the reasons he or she bullied. For example: • Sometimes children bully to fit in. These kids can benefit from participating in positive activities. Involvement in sports and clubs can enable them to take leadership roles and make friends without feeling the need to bully.

• Other times kids act out because of something else—issues at home, abuse, stress—is going on in their lives. They also may have been bullied. These kids may be in need of additional support, such as mental health services.

• Zero tolerance or “three strikes, you’re out” strategies don’t work.

Suspending or expelling students who bully does not reduce bullying behavior. Students and teachers may be less likely to report and address bullying if suspension or expulsion is the consequence.

• Conflict resolution and peer mediation don’t work for bullying.

Bullying is not a conflict between people of equal power who share equal blame. Facing those who have bullied may further upset kids who have been bullied.

• Group treatment for students who bully doesn’t work. Group members tend to reinforce bullying behavior in each other.

Courtesy: www.thebullyproject.com. This site has a huge amount of information about bullying, how to prevent it and how to deal with it.

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Preparing your Child for a new school

1. Knowing as much in advance is the key: Attend the school orientation together. Know where the key areas of the school are: Bathrooms, cafeteria and auditorium, the first classroom. If schools assign a ‘buddy’ to assist your child during the first few days or weeks, then sign up for it. Knowing where things are and how the school works should alleviate some of your child’s fears.

2. Sign up for extracurricular activities your child will enjoy or has some talent in. If they know they can shine at something, it will give them confidence.

3. Talk about it with your children: Whether your child is worried about making new friends, losing touch with old ones, or simply finding their locker on the first day of school, odds are you can help.

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Remind your children about other (successful) “first times” they’ve experienced in their lives and how well they handled them.

5. Find any excuse to socialize. Socializing on home turf is often easier for kids and socializing one-on-one can be less intimidating than trying to break into a new group. Hosting a party is a great way to ingratiate oneself with a crowd.

6. Be patient. It can take weeks for things to settle down. If after six months your child is still very unsettled, you should talk to your child’s teacher and the school counselor. Finally: 7. If your child is an existing student, ask them to help a new kid at the school by making an effort to welcome them and see if they are OK, or need any help.

Vaccinations

Diseases haven’t disappeared.

The United States has very low rates of vaccinepreventable diseases, but this isn’t true everywhere in the world. Only one disease — smallpox — has been totally erased from the planet. Polio is close to being eliminated, but still exists in several countries.

More than 350,000 cases of measles were reported from around the world in 2011, with outbreaks in the Pacific, Asia, Africa, and Europe. In that same year, 90% of measles cases in the U.S. were associated with cases imported from another country. Only the fact that most Americans are vaccinated against measles prevented these clusters of cases from becoming epidemics.

A final example: what could happen.

Child vaccinations a matter of choice or not?

No one can dispute vaccinations are a life saver. But many still believe there are side effects and no one should be forced to vaccinate their child.

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efore the middle of the last century, diseases like whooping cough, polio, measles, and rubella struck hundreds of thousands of infants, children and adults in the U.S. Thousands died every year from them. As vaccines were developed and became widely used, rates of these diseases declined until today most of them are nearly gone from our country.

• Nearly everyone in the U.S. got measles before there was a vaccine, and hundreds died from it each year. Today, most doctors have never seen a case of measles.

• More than 15,000 Americans died from diphtheria in 1921, before there was a vaccine. Only two cases of diphtheria have been reported to the CDC between 2004 and 2014.

• An epidemic of rubella (German measles) in 196465 infected 12 1/2 million Americans, killed 2,000 babies, and caused 11,000 miscarriages. Since 2012, 15 cases of rubella were reported to the CDC. Given successes like these, it might seem reasonable to ask, “Why should we keep vaccinating against diseases that we will probably never see?” Here is why:

Vaccines don’t just protect yourself.

Most vaccine-preventable diseases are spread from person to person. If one person in a community gets an infectious disease, he can spread it to others who are not immune. But a person who is immune to a disease because she has been vaccinated can’t get that disease and can’t spread it to others.

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We know that a disease which is apparently under control can suddenly return, because we have seen it happen in countries like Japan, Australia, and Sweden. Here is an example from Japan. In 1974, about 80% of Japanese children were getting pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine. That year, there were only 393 cases of whooping cough in the entire country, and not a single pertussis-related death.

Then immunization rates began to drop, until only about 10% of children were being vaccinated.

In 1979, more than 13,000 people got whooping cough and 41 died. When routine vaccination was resumed, the disease numbers dropped again.

The chances of your child getting a case of measles, chickenpox or whooping cough might be quite low today. But vaccinations are not just for protecting ourselves, and are not just for today. They also protect the people around us (some of whom may be unable to get certain vaccines, or might have failed to respond to a vaccine, or might be susceptible for other reasons). And they also protect our children’s children and their children by keeping diseases that we have almost defeated from making a comeback. What would happen if we stopped vaccinations? We could soon find ourselves battling epidemics of diseases we thought we had conquered decades ago.

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But not everyone agrees.

Erin Crawford, pictured, believes the choice of whether to vaccinate or not should be left with parents.

When choosing not to vaccinate, there can be much more reasoning than meets the eye.

Those who choose this path are often accused of celebrity worship and are treated like social lepers. This volatile energy around this topic has led to a great misunderstanding of why some make this decision. No matter what side of this topic one falls on, they have the same goal: a healthy life, free of disease.

Some little-known reasons for choosing not to vaccinate include lack of true double-blind, placebo-controlled safety and efficacy studies, ingredients, industry whistleblowers and lack of liability. None of these have anything to do with current trends or being uninformed.

It shocks many to realize that vaccines do not go through the vigorous testing used in most

of the scientific field, and are never subjected to double-blind, saline placebos. Vaccine testing consists of studying one group using one vaccine compared to another group using a different vaccine. When similar results are seen in both groups, this is called “safe.” Sometimes these “safe” results include autoimmunity, neurological decline, multi-system dysfunction or even death.

Ingredients in vaccines include thimerosal, aluminum, formaldehyde, polysorbate 80, pesticides, antibiotics, allergens, and the DNA of cows, dogs, pigs, monkeys, eggs, insects and aborted human fetuses. These ingredients oppose most religious tenets and are labeled as biohazardous when used in most individual applications.

Due to the 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act, it is illegal to sue the manufacturer of a vaccine for any reason, despite the fact that SCOTUS refers to vaccines as “Unavoidably unsafe.” Instead, a special court for vaccine injuries was established and each vaccine has a

tax on it that funds the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. This court and fund have since paid $4 Billion for vaccine injuries and deaths, and continues to increase with each passing year. Americans are given “unavoidably unsafe” pharmaceuticals, cannot sue the manufacturer and if an injury or death occurs, it is paid for out of their own taxation.

Splitting everyone into a “Pro-vaccine” or “Anti-vaccine” camp is not productive. We are intelligent human beings that should evaluate the evidence for ourselves and conduct our own individual risk assessment. All vaccines carry a known risk. Where there is risk, no liability and issues of safety and faith, there should be freedom of choice.

Erin Crawford suffered a vaccine injury in college and is a cancer survivor. She is now a holistic nutrition consultant who helps families struggling with vaccine injury and fertility issues.

Erin is the founder of Tennessee Vaccine Freedom and can be seen in the documentary The Truth About Vaccines.

Five important reasons to vaccinate your child Immunizations can save your child’s life. Some diseases that once injured or killed thousands of children are no longer common in the U.S. Polio was once America’s most feared disease, causing death and paralysis across the country, but thanks to vaccination, the United States has been polio-free since 1979.

measles and whooping cough (pertussis) over the past few years. To help keep them safe, it is important that you and your children who are able to get vaccinated are fully immunized.

Immunizations can save your family time and money. A child with a vaccine-preventable disease can be denied attendance at schools or daycare Vaccination is very safe and effective. Vaccines facilities. Some vaccine-preventable diseases can are only given to children after careful review by result in prolonged disabilities and can take a scientists, doctors, and healthcare professionals. financial toll because of lost time at work, medical Vaccine side effects are almost always mild such bills or long-term disability care. as redness or swelling at the site of the shot, but this is minimal compared to the pain, discomfort, Immunization protects future generations. Your and risk of injury and death from the diseases children don’t have to get smallpox shots anymore because the disease no longer exists anywhere these vaccines prevent. in the world. By vaccinating children against Immunization protects others you care about. rubella (German measles), we have dramatically Children in the U.S. still get vaccine-preventable reduced the risk that pregnant women will pass diseases. In fact, we have seen resurgences of this virus on to their fetus or newborn.

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5. Make sure they rest.

Athletes of all ages need to rest between practices, games and events. A lack of sleep and muscle fatigue predispose an athlete to injury, says Lee. In fact, the most common injuries seen in young athletes are overuse injuries — too many sports and not enough rest.

6. Provide a healthy, well-balanced diet.

It’s important for athletes to eat a well-balanced diet full of fruits, vegetables and lean proteins, and to maintain a regular eating schedule. For instance, have breakfast, lunch and dinner around the same time each day.

7. Emphasize hydration.

Heat-related illness is a real concern for athletes, especially during hot and humid days. Parents should make sure their children have adequate water before, during and after play, and watch for any signs of a heat-related illness, including fatigue, nausea, vomiting, confusion or fainting.

Tips for preventing sports injuries in kids and teens More time on the field brings a greater risk of experiencing sports-related injuries.

Pediatric sports medicine expert R. Jay Lee, M.D. at Johns Hopkins University provides these injury prevention tips to help keep your young athlete on the field rather than on the sidelines.

1. Talk with your young athlete.

Make sure your young athlete understands that he or she should talk with you and seek help if experiencing a pain or something that just doesn’t feel right.

2. Get a preseason physical.

A preseason or back-to-school physical is a great way to determine if your young athlete is fit to play.

3. Encourage cross-training and a variety of sports.

“I see kids today who play on two baseball or lacrosse teams on the same day or throughout

the week and year. But it’s important for athletes to change the sports or activities they are doing so they are not continuously putting stress on the same muscles and joints,” warns Dr. Lee.

4. Stress the importance of warming up.

Stretching is an important prevention technique that should become habit for all athletes before starting an activity or sport. Dr. Lee suggests a mix of both static and dynamic stretching during warmups to help loosen the muscles and prepare them for play.

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8. Get the proper equipment.

Protective equipment, like helmets, pads and shoes, are very important for injury prevention. Parents should talk with coaches before the season starts so that they have adequate time to properly outfit their child before practices begin.

9. Emphasize proper technique and guidelines.

In every sport, there is a correct way and a wrong way of doing things. For example, football players should be taught the proper way to tackle an opponent to avoid a concussion, and baseball players should be taught the proper way to throw and follow the guidelines on how many throws to make in a day.

10. Recognize injury and get help early.

“I’ve seen a number of young athletes who have serious injuries and didn’t do anything about them, and now the damage has progressed,” Dr. Lee warns.

“We need to get these kids in to see a doctor earlier to keep this from happening.

Dr. Lee warns: “Athletes will alter the way they do things because of pain, but then they can end up with a more serious injury because of it.” www.hopkinsmedicine.org

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Sport-specific safety information H ere are some ways to help prevent an injury from occurring.

Basketball

• Common injuries and locations: Sprains, strains, bruises, fractures, scrapes, dislocations, cuts, injuries to teeth, ankles, and knees.

• Safest playing with: Eye protection, elbow and knee pads, mouth guard, athletic supporters for males, proper shoes, water. If playing outdoors, wear sunscreen and, when possible, a hat.

• Injury prevention: Strength training (particularly knees and shoulders), aerobics (exercises that develop the strength and endurance of heart and lungs), warm-up exercises, proper coaching, use of safety equipment.

Track and Field

• Safest playing with: Helmet, mouth guard, shoulder pads, athletic supporters for males, chest/rib pads, forearm, elbow, and thigh pads, shin guards, proper shoes, sunscreen, water.

• Injury prevention: Proper use of safety equipment, warm-up exercises, proper coaching techniques and conditioning.

• Common injuries: Soft tissue strains, impact injuries that include fractures caused by sliding and being hit by a ball, sunburn.

• Safest playing with: Batting helmet; shin guards; elbow guards; athletic supporters for males; mouth guard; sunscreen; cleats; hat; detachable, “breakaway bases” rather than traditional, stationary ones.

• Injury prevention: Proper conditioning and warm-ups.

• Safest playing with: Proper shoes, athletic supporters for males, sunscreen, water.

Soccer

Football

• Common injuries and locations: Bruises, sprains, strains, pulled muscles, tears to soft tissues such as ligaments, broken bones, internal injures (bruised or damaged organs), concussions, back injuries, sunburn. Knees and ankles are the most common injury sites.

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Baseball and Softball

• Common injuries: Strains, sprains, scrapes from falls.

• Injury prevention: Proper conditioning and coaching.

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• Common injuries: Bruises, cuts and scrapes, headaches, sunburn.

• Safest playing with: Shin guards, athletic supporters for males, cleats, sunscreen, water.

• Injury prevention: Aerobic conditioning and warm-ups, and – when age appropriate – proper training in “heading” (that is, using the head to strike or make a play with the ball).

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10 Tips and tricks for the Sports Mom If you have kids in sports (or multiple kids, in multiple sports), then you know how fun and also stressful it can be. Running this way and that from one field to another can be challenging, but it’s also so rewarding to see your kids enjoying themselves playing whatever their chosen sport is. Here we provide some tips on how to manage the sports season. Courtesy of Daily Mom.

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s your kids get older and more competitive, their time commitments increase, and so do yours. These seasons can get quite stressful if you are not prepared, but you are in luck because we have polled all of our sports moms and narrowed down the ten best tips and tricks to help you survive this season, and all of those to come.

1. Get organized

This goes without saying, but a sports mom life is a busy life. At the beginning of the season get yourself organized with practice times/days/places and coordinate these with your spouse or significant other. If you have multiple kids practicing at different places on the same day, get a plan going on how you are going to get each kid to where they need to be. Along with this is one of our best tips: get yourself a great planner! You will need to keep all of these games, practices and clinics straight

so you won’t be sure to miss anything. If you are a paper and pen gal, we really love Erin Condren’s Life Planner and Calendars. If digital is your game, Cozi has a great app that you can coordinate with another person to help you stay organized on all of your commitments.

2. Make your kids responsible for their own gear Yes, you read that correct, we did use the words “kids” and “responsible” in the same sentence. As your kids get older, it’s so important for them to learn to be responsible for their own gear. Not only will this be an important life lesson for them, it is less stuff for you to carry! Invest in a quality bag for them to carry their ball, pads, and water bottles in and require THEM to lug it back and forth to the field. Teach them to check to see that they are leaving with what they came with too.

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This bottle has a wide mouth and higher flow upon squeezing, so this bottle is perfect for keeping your little athlete cool.

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3. Save money on your gear Sports gear can get expensive so shop around to save some money. More often than not, the big box stores will give you the best bang for your buck, but don’t forget to check smaller shops and online too when looking for new gear. When your kids are young and are not playing too hard in their gear, it’s ok to buy the cheaper things, but when they get older and begin to play more competitively then it can be in your best interest to buy higher quality things so they last longer.

4. Pack well Most moms leave the house with all sorts of stuff anyways and heading to the sports field is no exception. Get a nice roomy bag and devote it to carrying the things you’ll need to stay sane during practice.

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Some essentials to take with you are: • Water for mom • Snacks for everyone • A folding chair • A great blanket for the kids • A mini first aid kit • Sunblock • Bug spray • Umbrella (for sunny or rainy days!)

• Something to read (that is unless you are busy chasing your younger kids around!)

5. Keep your other kids busy If you have younger kids with you at all of these practices and games, you will want to have some activities with you to keep them busy and happy so you can watch your little all-star. Electronics are an obvious choice, but things like books, crayons and paper, mini blocks, pipe cleaners or Magformers are all great alternatives.

6. Get a great wagon

With all of this gear you are lugging around, do yourself (and your back!) a favor and invest in a collapsible wagon that you can keep in your car to be able to carry all of your chairs, bags and little

kids from the car to the field and back again. This will be an investment that will keep on giving for many seasons to come, we promise!

7. Get to know the other moms

Once you are really invested in a sport, you will begin to see the same faces over and over again, and if you are spending so much time with these ladies, you may as well make friends! Not only is getting to know the other moms nice because you can chat while the kids practice, it can also be beneficial if you are in a bind and maybe need help with transportation.

8. Stay out of the drama As kids get older, and things get more competitive, a certain element of drama and politics can

sometimes enter the sports parent scene. The best advice here is really to avoid this and just lay low.

Smiling and nodding politely goes a long way to diffuse drama, and when you continually deflect drama, you’ll usually find that less of it will come your way. If you show your best sportsmanship, your kids will learn by example.

9. Dust off your crock pot Once your kids are bigger and you are having multiple games on the same day, sometimes you are left to eating dinner at the field. Get to know some crock pot recipes that you can make earlier and bring with you to the field so you aren’t always getting take out or just eating sandwiches. Choose healthy, filling recipes that can be eaten on the go (think: in a bun!). This will not only save you money, but are also a much healthier choice than fast food.

10. Don’t forget to enjoy it!

All of the hustle and bustle of running to the field and back can leave you feeling rushed and tired, but don’t forget to enjoy these games with your kids. One of the best things about having an older kid is watching them do something they love, so don’t let the rush take those moments away from you. A wise parent sees competitive sports as a chance to build a kid’s confidence and teach him or her some important life lessons; it is rarely the springboard to a fabulous athletic career. So remember to take it all in stride and enjoy it. Push your child to do their best, but don’t push them over the edge. No matter what, always be their biggest champion.

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Back to School

3 Back to school tips for parents Now that summer is almost coming to an end, it’s time to go back to school.

As parents prepare for their children’s coming academic year, it is also a time to think about making sure the coming year turns out to be one of learning and allround development. Here are a few guidelines from Sadhguru, yogi, mystic and the foremost authority on yoga. #1 Encouraging the Habit of Reading Sadhguru: Reading as a habit and as a culture must be nurtured. The impact of reading is totally different from watching videos or playing computer games. It exercises your mind and insight in a completely different way. Hopefully, the younger generation will be brought more into reading than watching videos.

Yes, the audio-visual media could be very educative. It is powerful too in its own way, but reading has more intricacy and depth to it. There is more profoundness in reading when compared to watching cinema. If the larger public was reading more than what they are doing right now, if they just focused on something to read, they would be much quieter, more thoughtful and would look at life with a little more depth.

#2 Nurturing Intelligence and Ambition Every child has the necessary intelligence to live his life fully. As a parent, you should just create an atmosphere for him to grow into his intelligence; just encourage him to be intelligent and aware.

The problem comes when a parent wants their child to be intelligent their way, not the child’s way. A parent’s idea of intelligence may be that the child should become a doctor. Maybe he would have made a wonderful carpenter but you want him to become a doctor, not because you want your child to dedicate himself as a doctor, but simply because you have an idea in your head that in the social structure, a doctor or an engineer means some kind of prestige. Don’t try and live your life through your children. This is a sure way to destroy children. Your child need not do what

you did in life. Your child should do something that you did not even dare to think of in your life.

Only then will this world progress.

#3 Instilling Discipline Essentially, in English, the word “discipline” means “a learning” or “to learn.” When you say, “I am disciplined,” that means you are always willing to learn. You are not stuck in some mode. Discipline is not just doing something in a particular way. If you constantly strive and are willing to learn how to do everything better, you are disciplined. If you bring yogic practices into a child’s life, there is no way they cannot be disciplined. Discipline will happen to them. Practicing yoga brings discipline 30

into life because you have to do certain things in a certain way. Otherwise it does not work. The way yoga is taught is so meticulous that once you start doing it with that sense of meticulousness, there is no way you cannot be disciplined.

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Sleep Nashville offers a FREE screening & evaluation of your risk for sleep disordered breathing at our stateof-the-art clinic. Your appointment includes a one-onone consultation with a trained medical professional as well as 3D Imaging to analyze your airway.

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A sleep study test will be used to determine if you suffer from sleep apnea. In some cases, you can even sleep in your own bed with a convenient, inexpensive home sleep test designed to analyze your breathing.

Step 3: Treatment Achieve results.

A board-certified sleep physician will analyze your sleep study results and prescribe treatment options, such as a comfortable oral appliance covered by most medical insurances. If you are not a good candidate for an oral appliance or choose to seek alternative solutions, we will help you find the best treatment solution for your personal needs.

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Vegetarian Restaurants

Eight Nashville restaurants Vegetarians should try Rachel Kirsch (pictured) suggest some restaurants in Nashville that offer some interesting, different, and easy vegetarian options.

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ashville is known for being Music City, but is it starting to become Food City? According to The Tennessean, the Nashville area has gained almost 500 restaurants since 2010. Restaurants that include barbecue, Mexican, and the healthier options, including vegetarian restaurants. It can be a little difficult to locate some of those vegetarian options, but with this list, it should give you some choices that should keep you busy for a while!

While Acme Feed & Seed is not a vegetarian restaurant by any means, it does have a few options. What it may lack in quantity, it sure does make up in quality. One item, The Hatchery, is a bowl of curried chickpeas, creamy coconut rice, cashews, and cilantro, topped with a fried egg and served with fry bread. For a vegan option, simply ask for it sans fried egg. This option is great because vegetarian options in downtown Nashville are pretty limited.

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1. Sunflower Cafe This restaurant features an allvegetarian menu, along with many gluten-free options. It is well-known for its gourmet veggie burgers and vegan barbecue. Its goal is to use fresh and local ingredients whenever possible, and also offer catering. The Sunflower Cafe is located in Berry Hill and features a shady outdoor patio as well as indoor dining.

(615) 457-2568 www.sunflowercafenashville.com 2834 Azalea Pl, Nashville, TN 37204

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2. Smiling Elephant If you’re in the mood to try something different, but still delicious, this is it!

While the Smiling Elephant isn’t strictly a vegetarian restaurant, it does feature several great items. This is a Thai restaurant and it is always willing make almost all entrees with vegetables or tofu. The Smiling Elephant is located in the Belmont area.

(615) 891-4488 www.thesmilingelephant.com 2213 8th Ave South, Nashville, TN 37204

This is one of Nashville’s most well-known vegetarian and vegan restaurants.

It strives for organically grown ingredients and it is always attempting new recipes such as lentil bowls, chipotle seitan tacos, and tofu buffalo grinders.

Its website is updated daily with its specials, so make sure to check it out before you go!

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5. Two Boots Again, this may not be a strictly vegetarian restaurant, but it does have excellent vegan pizza options. Two Boots has proudly been serving vegan options for two decades.

It is located on Broadway in Downtown Nashville.

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6. Five Daughters Five Daughters is a well-known Nashville bakery that has several locations. Such a popular spot for baked goods, but did you know it sells vegan items? While the main focus of the menu is not vegetarian, it does feature some vegan donuts.

Some flavors include maple, chocolate sea salt, orange dreamsicle, purist, and strawberry. It is located in Franklin, 12 South, and in East Nashville, as well as in various Barista Parlor locations noted on the website.

Franklin location: (615) 933-9332; 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN 37064 12 South location: (615) 490-6554; 1110 Caruthers Avenue, Nashville, TN 37204

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everyone. This restaurant features an entire vegan menu and we hear that the everything tacos are delicious, along with its margaritas. The vegetarian jerk taco is also a favorite. Taco Mamacita is located near Music Row. (615) 730-8552 www.tacomamacita.com 1200 Villa Place, Nashville, TN 37212

8. Graze Located in East Nashville, Graze is the sister restaurant to the Wild Cow. It’s entire menu is plant-based and vegan friendly.

Graze has a breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu as well, but don’t forget that it’s closed on Mondays.

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Dental Health

A new smile in one day Tooth loss is a major problem for many people. But there are solutions that can help put that smile back! Dr. Jaime A. Romero Jr, D.D.S. suggests a quick, easy and time saving procedure.

Why Choose All-on-4?

Aside from the obvious benefits, there are many other reasons to choose an All-on-4 replacement.

One of the biggest incentives is the fact that the implants become completely permanent. This is thanks to titanium’s unique ability to fuse with bone. You’ll never have to worry about your new teeth slipping or sliding while you’re speaking, which can inspire greater confidence.

The All-on-4 setup also makes eating much easier than with traditional dentures. Since the teeth are anchored permanently, there’s no reason why you can’t enjoy apples, carrots, nuts, and beyond. It’s by far the most natural-feeling setup.

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In fact, experts estimate that as many as 35 million people have no upper or lower teeth at all. Have you been dreaming about a brand new smile to combat your tooth loss? Are you hesitant to pursue tooth replacement options because of the length of time and number of procedures it takes? All-on-4 is a modern system for changing teeth that can be done very quickly and efficiently, saving you time and money.

What is All-on-4?

All-on-4 refers to a combination treatment that involves dental implants and implant-anchored dentures. During this procedure, four titanium

rods are embedded within your jaw. They’ll be strategically placed by your surgeon for maximum efficiency to fit your mouth.

Once the implants are securely installed, custom high-quality dentures are anchored to them. The name “All-on-4” comes from the fact that only four implants are needed to securely hold a whole set of teeth. This means you could have both your upper and lower sets replaced with only four implants in each setting.

In the past, dental implants were used for every single tooth. As you can imagine, this would be significantly more painful and time consuming than an All-on-4 procedure. As a result, you can get a brand new smile in just one day.

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If you’re considering an All-on-4 set, call us today.

Our surgeons would love to meet with you and discuss the process in-depth. We can answer any questions you may have. Remember, the sooner you call, the sooner you’ll have the smile you’ve always dreamed of. All we need is one day!

Pain Management

The specialty of pain management What is a pain management doctor?

A pain doctor, also called a pain specialist or pain management specialist, is a medical doctor (M.D.) or doctor of osteopathy (D.O.) who specializes in pain medicine. Pain medicine is a medical specialty that focuses on the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of pain.

As the field of medicine learns more about the complexities of pain, it has become more important to have physicians with specialized knowledge and skills to treat these conditions. An in-depth knowledge of the physiology of pain, the ability to evaluate patients with complicated pain problems, understanding of specialized tests for diagnosing painful conditions, appropriate prescribing of medications to varying pain problems, and skills to perform procedures (such as nerve blocks, spinal injections, and other interventional techniques) are all part of what the physicians at Comprehensive Pain Specialists use to treat pain. Finally, our team plays an important role in coordinating additional care such as physical therapy, psychological therapy, and rehabilitation programs in order to offer patients a comprehensive treatment plan with a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of their pain.

(e.g., cancer pain, injury, postoperative pain) and patients who suffer pain as a primary condition (e.g., frequent headaches, neuropathic pain). Occasionally, pain can even be the problem all by itself, without any obvious cause at all. Common types of pain we treat and manage for patients include: • Back and neck pain • Arthritis • Migraines • Shingles • Cancer pain • Nerve pain • Workers comp & auto injury

(Not offered at all locations) • Pain that has lasted more than 24 hours

Referrals Our team of physicians and midlevel providers offer a multidisciplinary approach, working closely with referring physicians to ensure good communication, which in turn helps provide the optimum treatment for their patients. Patients are also often referred by specialists who deal with different types of pain problems. We work regularly with back surgeons, neurologists, cancer doctors, as well as many other specialists. You can call 855.615.PAIN (7246) to schedule an appointment or fax us a referral at 888.295.1610.

WE CAN HELP YOUR PATIENTS ACCURATELY IDENTIFY AND MANAGE CHRONIC PAIN injections & procedures multidisciplinary evaluation medication management genetic testing for appropriate drug therapy and dosing For more information and to request referral pads please visit our website

www. cpspain.com

Most Major Insurance and Workers Comp accepted

Who is a good candidate for pain management?

At Comprehensive Pain Specialists, we specialize in the management of pain as a symptom of disease and primary pain disorders. Our physicians treat patients who experience pain related to a specific cause

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Healthy drinking

Here’s How to Use Lemon Juice Every Day 1. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 to 1 whole lemon in one cup of warm water first thing in the morning (on an empty stomach).

2. Wait 30 minutes before eating breakfast, as this will ensure your body gets the most energy and nutrients from the food you eat. Use fresh lemons, never concentrate (preferably organic and locally grown) and mineral rich filtered water.

3. Water temperature should be not too hot, not too cold, but just right. Lukewarm is best.

Boiling water will destroy some of the enzymatic properties of fresh lemon, while icy cold water will hinder its digestive benefits.

Lemon Water – why it should be your 1st drink of the morning!

This natural and easy to make drink is hailed for its beneficial effects on your overall health—from boosting the digestive system and immunity to encouraging natural cleansing. Not only that, but a simple squeeze of fresh lemon is jam-packed with potassium, vitamin B and C, calcium, magnesium, antioxidants, and iron. Lily Castro, a Nashville based Holistic Wellness Consultant, explains the benefits of drinking Lemon Water.

1. Boosts your immune system

4. Aids digestion

Lemons are high in Vitamin C, potassium, enzymes and antioxidants. Vitamin C is great for fighting colds, and potassium stimulates brain and nerve function and helps control blood pressure.

The warm water serves to stimulate the gastrointestinal tract and peristalsis—the waves of muscle contractions within the intestinal walls that keep things moving. Lemons are high in minerals and vitamins and help loosen ama, or toxins, in the digestive tract. Lemon water also helps relieve bloating and gas.

2. Balances pH Because of the high mineral content, lemons are incredibly alkaline. Yes, they are acidic on their own, but inside our bodies, they are alkaline (the citric acid does not create acidity in the body once metabolized). As you wellness warriors know, an alkaline body is really the key to good health.

3. Helps with weight loss Lemons are high in pectin fiber, which helps fight hunger cravings. It also has been shown that people who maintain a more alkaline diet lose weight faster. And, my experience is that when I start the day off right, it’s easier to make the best choices for myself the rest of the day.

5. Acts as a gentle, natural diuretic Lemon juice helps flush out unwanted materials because lemons increase the rate of urination in the body. Toxins are, therefore, released at a faster rate which helps keep your urinary tract healthy.

6. Clears skin The vitamin C helps decrease wrinkles and blemishes. Lemon water purges toxins from the blood which helps keep skin clear as well.

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4. It might take a little getting used to, but before you know it, you’ll be looking forward to this refreshing elixir. And even if you find you don’t end up acquiring a taste for it, the health benefits alone will inspire you to keep going.

7. Hydrates the lymph system This cup of goodness helps start the day on a hydrated note, which helps prevent dehydration (obviously) and adrenal fatigue. When your body is dehydrated or deeply dehydrated (adrenal fatigue), it can’t perform all of its proper functions, which leads to toxic buildup, stress, constipation, and the list goes on. Your adrenals happen to be two small glands that sit on top of your kidneys, and along with your thyroid, create energy. They also secrete important hormones, including aldosterone. Aldosterone is a hormone secreted by your adrenals that regulates water levels and the concentration of minerals, like sodium, in your body, helping you stay hydrated.

Your adrenals are also responsible for regulating your stress response. So, the bottom line is that you really don’t want to mess with a deep state of dehydration!

Adopting just this one practice of drinking a cup of warm water with lemon in the morning for a month can radically alter your experience of the day.

Don’t be surprised if you begin to view mornings in a new light.

Courtesy: Lilly Castro, LMT, MLD, CHHC, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Holistic Wellness Consulting and Therapeutic Bodywork Tel: 615.484.6748

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Spiritual Wellness

Perseverance, Character; and Character, Hope All entrepreneurs who stand on a mountain of success can also share about the even larger valleys of failures where they nearly threw in the towel or lost it all.

Jaime Vernon shares her story.

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hether you’re an entrepreneur, a physician, housewife, husband, cashier, mechanic, or a CEO...you can relate. Life is tough. We accept unfathomable challenges to help others with the best of intentions; yet often fall short of the goal.

We seek to create jobs, heal the sick, raise loving, respectful children, serve others sacrificially, or fix a single mom’s car so she can get to work.

I spend a lot of time in the valley running my charity: Songs for Sound. Songs for Sound began with a mission to RESTORE SOUND & HOPE to 360 MILLION people worldwide suffering from a disabling hearing loss through MUSIC. Honorable right? Absolutely. Seeing someone hear for the first time is both a personal and professional goal.

My daughter is deaf and her cochlear implant surgery at 18 months of age has now turned into a 7-year-old little girl at CPA with perfect speech, an amazing student, incredible athlete and a TYPICAL little girl … who LOVES & HEARS music.

However, the BEAUTY of giving the first sound to a deaf child in a tiny village in Jamaica didn’t come without pain, hardships and an occasional, exasperating: “I GIVE UP.” In our 1st and 2nd year, things went so well. We raised a great amount of donations, were releasing large grants and hosting incredible AWARENESS events for programs across the country. Then, year three hit. The “rough patch.” The economy tanked and I had some business relationships that were just tough. All I wanted to do was help the deaf receive their hearing miracle.

WHY GOD, WHY would you call me to this, and then leave me?

What would I do? Would I give up? Would I rely on God’s strength and have FAITH to endure both His good times, but also those times where He was HONING me? God doesn’t CAUSE these tough times. He is GOD. He is LOVE. He is HOPE. He is JOY. However, deep down, we KNOW we need to be developed and taken from places of pain, strife and

resentment. We need to be healed from the hurts of our past or handle a business deal better than we did before. We know we need to stay focused on LOVE and when our love wheels are imbalanced, God permits a time in our life that will REALIGN our hearts, minds and eyes to remain focused on HIM.

So when the tough times in life hit, what do we do?

SEEK LOVE FIRST. • Is your heart focused on the well being of your team?

• Are you focused on the department meetings or a healing for the child?

• Are you worried about the bottom line or have you sat the employee down and asked if there’s anything you can do to get them through this rough month and get their numbers back up?

• Have you asked your child if anything is going on at school or are you focused on that F on their progress report?

• Last, but not least, HAVE YOU PRAYED FOR THEM? 1. Start your day in God’s Word.

2. Pray.

3. Be open and honest; ask for HELP from family, team members, co-workers.

4. Approach every problem prudently. Think of OTHERS first and be SERVANT-MINDED. I STAYED THE COURSE. Songs for Sound is THRIVING. We are preparing to launch a massive tour with a mobile health vehicle to serve communities. As Joyce Meyer puts it, however, “new level, new devil.” PREPARE YOURSELF. BECAUSE OF MY TRIALS, I can say, with confidence:

• My will is stronger.

• My understanding of the model is better, my business practices, time management and communications styles have developed immensely.

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1. READ Galatians 5:1-12 What is GRACE? It is God’s UNMERITED FAVOR: God loving us just because He loves us. Not because we “earned” it.

Where am I in my understanding of God’s grace for me? Do I believe it? Do I receive it?

What is circumcision? (It represents the “law” that Jesus died to abolish.)

The Old Testament is full of the “blood sacrifice” for sins.

God realized the “law” and this sacrifice wasn’t working, which is the entire point of why He sent His son to die for us. He knew we needed more. We needed to live by LOVE. In Galatians, ‘circumcision’ represents the LAW. Am I running a good race? What is keeping me from running a good race, serving and loving others? Do I understand the difference between normal “tough days” and when God is trying to steer me away from something?

2. READ Galatians 5:13-26 When life gets imbalanced, move toward a loving, compassionate heart for God and for others; transformation and total reliance will follow. You won’t want to seek any other form of wisdom.

About Songs for Sound Songs for Sound is a non-profit organization, inaugurated

by Kevin and Jaime Vernon, parents of toddler and cochlear implant recipient, “Lexi” Alexis Vernon.

The focus of the organization is to promote Cochlear Implant Awareness. We will find the children who are not being given this miracle and help them seek a mainstream life!

We also financially support cochlear implant programs, pediatric patients and their families, tell the world about cochlear implants, how cochlear implants work, how bilateral implantation has changed our lives, and how cochlear implants can change the lives of thousands of deaf individuals. Visit www.songsforsound.com to learn more.

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