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contents NOvember 2017 12 Best Winter Walks in Nashville 15 Is a Funeral Even Necessary? 16 How to have a Healthy
Thanksgiving Celebration
18 5 Brain Boosters
30 What to look for when choosing
an Assisted Living Community
31 Why Families Choose
a Low Cost Cremation Provider
32 Five Quick Pick-Me-Ups for Caregiver Stress
19 Why do we celebrate
33 Dentures vs. Implants
20 Some great Fall trips
34 Your guide to
22 Ideas for how Seniors
35 Birth Injuries
24 Charlie Daniels Had
36 How to Make Old Age
Smart Eye Surgery
25 10 Feel Good Books
37 Take an 8 Question
28 STAR Physical Therapy
38 Classified Ads
Veterans Day?
near Nashville
can exercise safely
to read this Winter
is Now 20 Years Old!
29 Clues your Parents may need
help as they get older
Funeral Planning
(WHAT TO DO?)
into the Best Part of Your Life
Sleep Apnea Self-Test
39 Spiritual Wellness:
Where is God in the Fire and the Flood?
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Tennessee is not the place to grow old claims new survey
healthy THANKSGIVING recipe
30 Minute Sweet Potato & Curry Lentil Stew By Laura Lea Goldberg
Serves: 6-8 Utah named one of the best places to grow old according to Caring.com Photo credit: pixabay.com, Zion National Park in Utah Caring.com has produced an annual survey listing the best and worst states to grow old in. Using two criteria, quality-of-life and cost, Tennessee comes out a mediocre 30th of all the U.S. states. The criteria took into account the availability and quality of healthcare, and the cost of living. Tennessee performed particularly badly concerning the quality-of-life
Ingredients: • 2 tablespoons grass-fed butter (sub ghee or olive oil) • 1/2 large sweet onion, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt • 1 teaspoon curry powder • 1/2 teaspoon cumin • 1 teaspoon turmeric • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper • 2 tablespoons tomato paste • 3 1/2 cups chicken stock • 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1 1/2 inch pieces • 1 cup red lentils, washed thoroughly
index, ranking just 40 out of the 50 states. In terms of cost of living, much better with a 1/11 position. The best place to grow old? Utah, followed by Iowa, South Carolina and Washington. The worst states were: West Virginia, Indiana, New York and North Dakota. Neighboring Kentucky came in at 40th on the list.
Catering to Nashville’s hungry population The Contributor (thecontributor.org) recently ran an article highlighting the work being done by various government and voluntary organizations to help feed the increasing number of underfed Nashville residents. Organizations like Feeding America, Second Harvest and various government food banks are trying to cope with an increasing demand. One organization, the Nashville Food Project, works with Hands On Nashville. Through the organization’s five-acre urban farm in South Nashville, produce is grown and donated back to the food project, helping to provide local, nutrient-dense foods for the food project to introduce back into the community through meals and other local nonprofit initiatives. “Our little five-acre plot of land is not going to be the solution, but it allows neighbors to help neighbors by coming out and volunteering. With the economic growth that has happened
in Nashville, I haven’t seen the food insecurity get any better. Not everyone has been equally affected, and there’s never a silver bullet for any of these things,” said Hands on Nashville’s Director of Programs, Josef Kaul. Following a News Channel 5 investigation, seven more people have been charged in a federal fraud case following the arrest last year of the director of a Nashville food program that was supposed to be feeding lowincome children in child care. As the director of a federally funded food program, Hayes was supposed to be giving money to child care programs to feed low-income children. But what she did was steal more than $1.5 million by claiming she was providing money to child care facilities and children that didn’t exist. According to the indictments, they have now been charged receiving anywhere from $11,000 to $41,000 each.
Directions:
1. Add ghee to a sauce pot (at least 4 quarts) and turn to medium heat. When Ghee is melted, add onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until translucent and fragrant. 2. Add garlic and sea salt, curry, turmeric, cumin and black pepper. Sauté another minute, stirring. Add tomato paste, chicken stock, sweet potatoes, lentils and bay leaves. Stir everything together and turn heat to a simmer. 3. Simmer stew for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender. Remove bay leaves. Optional – blend stew with an immersion blender or blend in a mixer for a creamier texture. For more information: www.llbalanced.com 5
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How to make Food Scraps tasty
Americans waste a ton of food. Sur La Table Chef Joel Gamoran creates incredible feasts out of it. Photo credit: www.facebook.com/cookscraps/
There’s a new television show on the FYI Network aimed at turning the food most people pass up or throw away into something they’d love to eat. “Scraps,” hosted by Sur La Table Chef Joel Gamoran, takes viewers all over the United States, “creating incredible
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feasts in unexpected places, using the most out-of-the-box ingredients — food waste and scraps.” In every city, Gamoran partners with a local food waste champion and makes meals out of the scraps of foods most people think are useless. Gamoran travels to each city in a 1963 Volkswagen bus that’s been converted into a mobile kitchen. In one day, he sources his ingredients, cooks a feast, and hosts an outdoor dinner party. In addition to cooking with scraps, foraged ingredients, and damaged produce, Gamoran gives helpful tips for foods in your kitchen that you might be tempted to throw away because you think they aren’t useful. Learn more at www.surlatable.com/ category/cat950421/Scraps
Kalamatas, healthy eating Mediterranean Style
These 7 numbers tell you how healthy you are — and they have nothing to do with your weight. INSIDER.com spoke to Dr. Malkani and Dr. Nesochi Okeke-Igbokwe, a physician and a health and wellness expert, to learn what literally and figuratively counts when it comes to your health. Waist circumference. “Waist circumference is an indicator of visceral (‘belly’) fat, which is the fat that surrounds the internal organs,” Malkani said. “Visceral fat is a much more accurate predictor of obesity-related disease risk than overall body fat.” Glasses of water. “Staying hydrated is also essential for our overall health and wellness, although it’s a common misconception that everyone needs to drink eight glasses of water per day.” Okeke-Igbokwe said that the “goal” is to have a pale yellow color or lighter urine; anything darker is a good indicator that you aren’t drinking enough water. Blood pressure. Okeke-Igbokwe said your blood pressure is another number you should pay close attention to and try to control to maintain your overall health.
Vegetables eaten. “As a general rule, the more servings of fruits and vegetables you eat per day, particularly nonstarchy vegetables, the better for your overall health and wellness.” Four or five servings of vegetables are typically recommended each day for someone who eats 2,000 calories daily. Eating everything from dark leafy greens to legumes will help you take in a variety of nutrients and vitamins. Cholesterol levels. “There is clinical significance in knowing what your ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol levels are,” adds Okeke-Igbokwe. “In general, by the time you are about 20, your cholesterol levels should be checked by your physician at least every five years.” Steps and activity. Studies have found a link between exercising at least 30 minutes per day with a reduction in the risk of early death. Hours spent sleeping. Okeke-Igbokwe recommended people aim for eight to nine hours every night. The National Sleep Foundation, however, recommends seven to nine for adults over 18.
One of my favorite go-to places to have lunch in Nashville is Kalamatas. It’s fresh, affordable, quick, and the food is incredible. Kalamatas offers Mediterranean style starters, entrees, and desserts. Foods are flavored with simple yet delicious spices and sauces. Upon entering the restaurant, you look at a menu and pay in line, find a seat, then your meal is delivered to you in five to ten minutes.
I can honestly say they make the best tabbouleh in town and the hummus is incredible. Most people order this as an appetizer, but sometimes I order the sampler plate as a meal for myself!
The menu is simple and I have yet to find something that I, or someone accompanying me, did not enjoy. Not only does it taste amazing, but Mediterranean food also is a healthy option that aligns with many diets. Mediterranean food tends to grill meats, roast vegetables, and flavor with olive oil, vinegar, and lemon. From salads, to gyro plates, to appetizers to share around the table, Kalamatas has gluten free, vegan, and paleo dishes. Here’s some of my personal favorites:
Kabob Plate ($9-11) This entree is served with your choice of grilled meat (chicken, beef, or lamb), roasted vegetables, a Greek side salad, your choice of roasted potatoes or yellow rice, warm pita bread, and tzatziki sauce. This meal is filling and satisfying.
The Mediterranean Sampler ($7.85) This sampler platter includes tabbouleh, homemade hummus, stuffed grape leaves, Greek salad, and pita bread.
You can find Kalamatas in Green Hills, Brentwood, and near Belmont University. They’re open 11am-8pm and are closed on Sundays.
Falafel Salad ($7.95) If you like falafel, you’ll enjoy this meal. Freshly made falafel is placed on top of a fresh Greek salad and topped with tabbouleh and tzatziki sauce.
Most of the time service is quick, but if you come during a busy rush, expect to wait in line a few minutes as there is only one cashier. Make sure to try their mango tea and baklava.
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Forgetting things may make you more efficient
Forgetting things may make the brain more efficient.
The next time your brain refuses to recall a simple fact or name, be thankful. That’s because according to University of Toronto professors Blake Richards and Paul Frankland, it could be a sign that
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your brain is getting rid of unnecessary information so that it can operate more efficiently and help you make better decisions. They believe forgetting old information makes the brain more efficient. Additionally, the team believes that retaining too much detail could prevent us from making good decisions. “We all admire the person who can smash Trivial Pursuit or win at Jeopardy, but the fact is that evolution shaped our memory not to win a trivia game, but to make intelligent decisions,” says Richards. “And when you look at what’s needed to make intelligent decisions, we would argue that it’s healthy to forget some things. Full story: www.dogonews.com
Your relationship does not have to be perfect to be happy
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hen it comes to marriage, most strive for a fairy tale. We are often committed to the idea that marriage will solve whatever may be wrong in the quest for “happily ever after.” This ideal of marriage is based in fantasy-land, much like a fairy tale. Striving for perfection is often seen as the road to happiness—but this is not true. A marriage does not have to be perfect to be happy.
ERs should be able to turn patients away U.S. Rep. Diane Black said in a recent MSNBC interview she would like to see changes to a federal law to allow emergency department staff to turn patients away. The law, the Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act, requires ER staff to treat any patient regardless of ailment, ability to pay or other grounds of discrimination. “I would get rid of a law that says that you are not allowed, as a health care professional, to make that decision about whether someone can be appropriately treated the next day, or at a walk-in clinic, or at their doctor,” Black, R-Gallatin, said in comments on MSNBC on Oct. 13.
Where did the idea that perfection is necessary for marriage to be good come from? One researcher points to inflated expectations as a reason for this belief. Her perspective is that we go into the relationship expecting it to be better than it is ever possible of being. When reality falls short of expectations, the tendency is to blame our spouse or the relationship. We fail to look inward for reasons for the relationship failure and don’t recognize our expectations were too high. When the partner doesn’t measure up to our expected standard of the marriage, then divorce or abandonment of the relationship is often seen as the solution.
ERs are the first line of care for victims of accidents and violence as well as a place where people with poorly managed chronic disease come when complications flare – potentially to dangerous levels. And, on the other end of the spectrum, people walk into emergency rooms with the sniffles, bumps and bruises and random pains to get checked out, she said in the MSNBC interview. “Sometimes it’s the place people go simply because they need a bed or haven’t eaten in three days,” said Dr. Ali Bollinger, chief of emergency medicine at Saint Thomas Midtown who oversees the system’s nine regional ERs. Courtesy MSNBC.com
How do we temper excitement for a new relationship with reality? First, take a look at your partner or spouse as they are right now, without any pretense that they will ever change. Accepting your mate as they are without trying to change them is the first step to establishing reality based expectations. This is not to say that they won’t change—but you have to get clear that you can only change yourself, not your partner. Can you live with their annoying habits? Insecurities? Money management? Do you have similar goals and expectations for the future? Do you both agree on decisions about having/not having children or discipline? Moving forward in your
Vanderbilt student promotes healthy eating on TV and Instagram Vanderbilt student Sloane Chmara’s health Instagram account encourages students to pay closer attention to the way they care for their bodies, reports Anna Diaz in the Vanderbilt Hustler. The account mostly features healthy food options and recipes, but it also features tips and tricks on all aspects of health, from exercise to mindfulness and spirituality. Chmara has one-on-one clients that she coaches for a variety of health and wellness goals mostly focused on nutrition, but also focused on smaller things like getting hydrated and intuitive eating.
Since starting her account over a year ago, her recommendations and recipes have evolved through both research, and trial and error. She claims that the body is smarter than we give it credit for. Chmara promises that if we really start to pay attention to what our bodies demand, it will go a long way. Full story: http://vanderbilthustler.com/ See Chmara on the Vandy TV Network on her show called The Vandy Cookbook or come to her workshop on Healthy College Living Here in East Nashville at Lemon Laine on Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. 9
relationship with an understanding of acceptance where you- and your partner- stand on critical aspects of your relationship without hopes that marriage will “change” them is the single greatest step toward acceptance and happiness. Second, take a look at how you communicate. This seems commonsensical, but for a more satisfying relationship, skip the sarcasm or snarky remarks. Research shows that direct confrontation about issues is far better for a marriage than indirect hostility, also known as passive aggression. Passive aggressive communication is learned behavior that keeps a person from expressing anger in a healthy way. Check your own communication style—are you being clear with your expectations or what leads to feelings of anger and resentment? If not, you may be unknowingly passive aggressive in your communication with your partner. Finally, what’s the secret to a happy marriage? Be realistic, flexible, and accept that marriage requires effort. If things are rough and hard life issues present themselves, take it easy on each other. For example, marriages may feel strained after new parenthood. If you both understand that difficulty is part of the journey, you both will have reality based expectations and will likely have less disappointment. Reality based expectations can then lead to happy, non-perfect marriages and relationships. 1
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Country music Star Dolly Parton Donates $1 Million to Nashville Children’s Hospital During a recent visit to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, the singer announced that she’s donating $1 million to the hospital. Hannah Dennison, daughter of Parton’s sister Rachel and longtime band member Richard Dennison, spent years battling leukemia at Vanderbilt. Today, she is a healthy young woman, and Dolly and her family are bringing that story of hope to the children currently at the hospital. Courtesy http://us995.cbslocal.com
Nutrition for a Healthy Life
How to Avoid Holiday Heartburn By Karina Hammer, Certified Holistic Wellness Coach
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Healing with Foods discussed at latest NIH meeting Nashville Integrative Health’s latest meeting featured talks by Virginia Harper, founder of You Can Heal You... One Meal at a Time, and Kindy Girdley, owner and founder of The Chic Pea Catering Company and an organic personal chef. The topic this month was Healing with Foods. Virginia Harper has healed her own health crisis and helped many others heal their digestive issues with food. She was told that there is no cure for Crohn’s, Colitis, or IBS, and that you would be stuck with them for life. Virginia shared, “For seven years, doctors predicted my future
and it wasn’t pretty.” After 9 months of changing to a macrobiotic diet, her blood work showed up good. She was able to say, “Now, I have the chance to rewrite my future, my health.” As an organic personal chef, Kindy Girdley focuses on local and organic ingredients. At the NIH meeting she said, “Food is our fuel and we have to give it the fuel it needs.” She encourages her clients to listen to their own intuition. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, November 14th. For more information or to RSVP, please contact them at nashvilleintegrativehealth@gmail.com
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4. Stop eating 3 hours before bedtime.
It is crucial to understand that any amount of acid in the esophagus is going to cause problems. That’s because its delicate lining isn’t protected against acid like the stomach lining is. This irritates the vocal cords, causing inflammation, swelling and vocal problems. Acid reflux can damage your vocal cords and change your voice, negatively affecting vocal quality and performance.
Musicians On Call: music to make you feel better
Musicians On Call, who have just celebrated their 10th anniversary, continue to bring music to the people who need it most – hospital patients, because they fervently believe music has the power to improve people’s lives, especially those that are ill.
The holidays are around the corner and with all the over-indulging and overeating, this can be a time of pain and discomfort. Are you tired of being in pain after every meal? Is acid reflux keeping you up at night? Are you waking up with heartburn more than 2 days a week? Do you think that stomach pain is a normal part of life?
Musicians On Call brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. By delivering live, in-room performances to patients undergoing treatment or unable to leave their beds, “We add a dose of joy to life in a healthcare facility,” says MOC. Since 1999, Musicians On Call volunteer musicians have performed for nearly 600,000 patients and their families. Recently, Musicians On Call were in Las Vegas bringing music to the families and caregivers following the terrible mass shooting. More details on this great cause: www.musiciansoncall.org
Too often western medicine focuses on suppressing symptoms without paying attention to what is causing the symptom in the first place. Acidsuppressing drugs can make your heartburn worse, along with causing other serious side effects. 11
If you’re suffering from the constant annoying pain of heartburn, try these four simple tips to get immediate relief! 1. Chew your food completely. 2. Eliminate the foods that trigger heartburn or acid reflux. 3. Drink 8 oz. of water with apple cider vinegar, Manuka honey and ginger.
Discover what’s really causing your heartburn or acid reflux and learn how to treat it naturally. I invite you to take the next step and schedule a complimentary 30 minute Heal Your Gut Assessment today at www.karinahammer.com 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.
Winter Walking Trails
Best Winter Walks in Nashville Veronica Williams takes up the challenge and reviews some of the most beautiful Winter Walks in and around Nashville, perfect for walking off the Thanksgiving over-indulgence.
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hen the air changes to those crisp winter winds, there is nothing better than a winter walk to get you in the mood for all the seasonal changes about to come. Here are some great spots located around Nashville for you to get outside and soak up the winter winds.
Percy Warner: Warner Woods Trail 2.5 Mile Loop
Centennial Park
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If you want to stay a little closer to the city, Centennial Park is your best bet! Over the years and during my time in Nashville, Centennial Park has really changed. Once a place you wouldn’t visit at night, it has become a monument for the Nashville community. In addition to featuring the historic “Parthenon,” it has paved walking trails around the lake and park, gardens, various historical statues, and so much more. It’s a great experience for the whole family, all year round.
There is something magical about the woods in the winter. The way the branches cover the forest, loosely allowing light to break through. It makes winter seem magical, not harsh. The Warner Woods Trail is a 2.5 Mile Loop, one that will truly make you feel accomplished, both mentally and physically, after completing. A moderate walk with several uphill climbs, it will leave you in awe of the beauty right here within Nashville. 12
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Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Stairs
Ellington Agriculture Center: Rogers Walk Trail 1.7 Mile Loop
Credit: Instagram Vrontoday Locals of the South Nashville area will know Ellington Agriculture Center as well as their cut through to Edmondson Pike after work, but the Agriculture Center offers much more than that. Ellington is home to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, as well as home to the Metro Police Mounted Patrol. Within this unique area, there are gardens, a historical plantation home, and the Rogers Walk Trail, a 1.7 mile loop that takes you all around the agriculture center. During winter, catching the sunset over the horse pastures and beautiful plantation home is a unique site in Nashville.
Credit: Instagram Vrontoday If you don’t want to pay the high prices to enjoy Cheekwood, there is a cheaper way. Located next to the Warner Wood Trail are the Cheekwood Stairs. This ½ mile of stairs is great if you are looking to work those glutes. There is never a time when these stairs don’t have me huffing and puffing at the end. Aside from the great workout, once you make it to the top, you will find multiple short, paved trails. Needless to say, the hard work is worth the pay off. The tree lined walkway makes for an easy winter stroll, located right here in Belle Meade.
Radnor Lake: Lake Trail 1.35 Mile Loop
Credit: Instagram Vrontoday Just like Percy Warner, Radnor Lake is a small spot within the city that makes you feel as if you are miles away. Located right in Green Hills, Radnor Lake serves as a beautiful backdrop for a picturesque winter walk. Besides walking around a wonderful lake, you are almost guaranteed to see some wildlife. Everything from deer to wild turkey, Nashville’s wildlife flocks to Radnor Lake to call it their home. If you are looking for stunning lake views and wildlife to see right in the city, then you can count on Radnor Lake to fill your needs.
Within the city limits, you can find so many areas for the perfect winter walk. Whether you are an avid hiker looking for a bit of a challenge, a gym enthusiast looking for a high caliber workout, or just an out of towner looking for a nice winter stroll, there is a special place for some of the most beautiful Winter Walks right here in Nashville. 14
Is a Funeral Even Necessary? By Ben Upton, VP of Advance Planning, Family Legacy
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ow many times have we heard our loved ones say “Just throw me in an old pine box or just cremate me?” This sentiment feels good to the person saying it because we feel like it is relieving our family of a burden. As we grow older, the last thing any of us want is to be a burden on those we love. However, what we often forget is that our death really doesn’t belong to us. It belongs to all those that have ever loved us as they are left behind to cope in a world that we are no longer a part of. This is why we teach every family about the period of time between the event of death and the onset of grief, known as the Acute Loss Period. There are 7 phases to the Acute Loss Period: Hearing, Sharing, Seeing, Gathering, Connecting, Reflecting, and Celebrating. As we take a family through this process, we are able to put an intentional plan in place that allows those left behind to begin healing. That is because our purpose as a Funeral Home is to make sure every family has an intentional plan in place to help them begin to heal. Family Legacy funeral homes and cremation centers assist families with preplanning by giving them a Final Wishes Planner. You can receive a copy of your free Final Wishes Planner from any of our nine funeral homes by visiting our website at www.afamilylegacy.com/planning-ahead
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A Healthy Thanksgiving
How to have a Healthy Thanksgiving Celebration Healthy eating and Thanksgiving may sound an unlikely combination, but it can be done. Makenzie Jones (pictured) offers some suggestions.
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ne month between Halloween and Christmas, two of the biggest sweet treat times of the year, lies the holiday full of family, friends, fellowship, football, and all the food. What greater way to show thanks than by enjoying all the blessings we have around the table on Thanksgiving? All that food, home cooked or not, and special treats that may only come out of grandma’s recipe book the end of November, may be the highlight of the fall for some, but for those who are worried about their diet, this day may be the last thing they want to think about. Thanksgiving is a time for just that— giving thanks. There is no need to worry about
being distracted or “ruining” your health for the holiday’s sake. Keeping in mind a few simple tips can help put your mind at ease this turkey day. According to research by the Calorie Control Council, a typical Thanksgiving meal can contain 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat, double the recommended daily calories for average, moderately active people. However, mindless eating greatly contributes to this, as munching on appetizers, going for thirds of mac and cheese, and indulging in glasses of your favorite cocktail can add up faster than you can talk to all 15 of your cousins. 16
It is okay to cut back some in the days leading up to Thanksgiving, but do not dip too low. This can slow down your metabolism and deprive your body of nutrients it needs to function properly. Running is also a go-to activity with all those turkey trots, but that does not give you free reign to eat everything. The 150-pound person only burns about 110 calories per mile (multiply your weight by .75), which is about three ounces of turkey. Before heading out for the festivities, it is smart to eat something for breakfast to help control your appetite. The healthy plate guideline can help in this meal, too, aiming to make half your plate fruits and veggies. Beware of the “hidden calories” of butter, sugar, oil, and cheese in things like casseroles, mashed potatoes, and desserts. If you have the option to cook your own items, substitute when possible: Truvia for sugar, plain yogurt for sour cream, applesauce for oil, and reduce oil and butter. Taking some of your own items can also put your mind at ease knowing what is in the food you made. In the specifics of the meal, there are plenty of healthy options if you choose wisely. Of course there is turkey. White meat is lower in calories than dark meat, but it all contains protein, vitamins, and minerals. Cranberries and pomegranates are fiber-rich and have powerful antioxidants. Sauces contain added sugars making them higher calorie, so choose fresh when available. Beets are also low calorie and have nitrates to help deliver oxygen and blood to the muscles. Vegetables like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, and green beans are full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Pumpkin and sweet potatoes contain beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin A, and potassium. On these seasonal staples, be mindful of the butter, brown sugar, and marshmallows, and opt for honey, cinnamon, whipped topping, or Greek yogurt instead.
A Healthy Thanksgiving
In more general terms for picking your plate, be picky. How often do you get Aunt Debi’s cornbread, Mamaw’s stuffing or Maryann’s pie? Go for a treat and save the things you can get year-round, like a plain roll or baked potato. With potluck-style meals, it is easy to get carried away with portions, so save room for the things you really want. Eating slowly to savor the food makes it more enjoyable and allows time for fullness to set in. Another thing that doesn’t even have to do with the meal is to have an activity for everyone to do. In my family, after the meal, we always took a walk around my cousin’s farm and down to the river. Many families play football together. Above all, it is crucial to remember what Thanksgiving is about. Enjoy time spent with loved ones. Physical health is important, but it should not inhibit these joyful experiences. Unless you have a food allergy or something similar, one day of eating more or differently than normal will not hurt you! In fact, it may benefit both your body and soul. Thanksgiving is about more than the food after all.
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Brain Health
5 Brain Boosters It’s easier than ever to take care of your brain! According to Christopher Taleghani, M.D. (pictured), increasing your intake of these substances can seriously boost your brain power.
Caffeine & Theanine: the Dynamic Duo What is it? Caffeine is a naturally occurring chemical stimulant. Theanine is an amino acid typically used for treating anxiety. What does it do? Theanine helps transmit nerve impulses in the brain and helps naturally calm and focus the brain. Caffeine is a stimulant that increases alertness. When you combine these two chemicals, the calming effects of the Theanine counteract the stimulating effects of the caffeine, resulting in a balanced alert-yet-focused brain. This magic combination of chemicals has been used as a non-pharmaceutical treatment for ADHD. Where can I get it? Caffeine is abundant in what we eat and drink. But, as I mentioned before, it’s this duo that benefits us most. You’re in luck, because these chemicals naturally occur together in both black and green varieties of tea. How much should I have? Up to 400mg of caffeine per day is safe for most adults. This amount equates to 4 cups of coffee, 10 cans of soda, or 2 energy drinks. About the same is recommended for maximum Theanine consumption. High doses of either of these chemicals can cause you to feel over-alert, or over-relaxed, so finding a balance is important.
Polyphenols: Brain Defense What is it? Polyphenols are antioxidants that help the brain stay healthy by reducing toxicity, abnormal brain function, and inflammation. What does it do? Polyphenols help protect the brain’s neurons against injury and promote improved memory, learning, and overall cognitive function. Where can I get it? Polyphenols aren’t too difficult to get in your diet. In fact, you may really enjoy consuming these antioxidants! Polyphenols can be found in dark chocolate (with at least 60% cacao), red wines (like pinot noir,
merlot, and cabernet sauvignon), teas (including decaffeinated varieties), and many fruits and vegetables. How much should I have? As we all know, there is such a thing as too much of a good thing. It is difficult to overdose on antioxidants in fruits and vegetables, but it is possible when taking supplements with high concentrations. Taking antioxidants in excess can overwhelm the free radicals that cells use to talk to one another and function properly.
Creatine: the Turbo Boost What is it? Creatine is an amino acid that occurs naturally in the body, mostly in muscles. What does it do? Creatine improves brain efficiency and boosts memory and attention span. It is particularly useful for short-term memory. Where can I get it? The body makes creatine, but it can also be obtained from certain foods and supplements. Creatine is found almost exclusively in meat and fish. How much should I have? Unless you are a vegetarian, you probably don’t need to take creatine supplements. Skeletal muscle will only hold a certain amount of creatine, so adding more to your diet won’t raise your creatine levels beyond a certain point. Excess creatine is removed from the body by the kidneys; so prolonged exposure to excess creatine can cause kidney damage.
Omega-3: Brain Food What is it? Omega-3s are fatty acids. There are three major types, each with distinct health benefits— ALA, EPA, and DHA. What does it do? DHA is the omega-3 that benefits the brain the most. It accounts for up to 97% of the omega-3 fatty acids in the brain, and it ensures that our brain cells develop and function properly. Where can I get it? Nuts, flaxseeds, chia seeds, and fatty fish like salmon, tuna, or mackerel are a good source of omega-3s. Keep in mind that farmed fish have much lower DHA levels than ocean fish do. Many vegetables, like spinach and broccoli, are also rich in omega-3s. You can also take a supplement if you are not getting enough in your daily diet. 18
How much should I have? The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has not yet established a recommended intake for omega-3s. Most people do not have to worry about getting too much omega-3, because most of us are not getting enough. Unless you are taking anti-coagulant drugs, or have blood coagulation problems, it is unlikely that you are getting too much omega-3.
Vitamin D: the Sunshine Vitamin What is it? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble chemical responsible for enhancing the body’s absorption of calcium, as well as magnesium, iron, phosphate, and zinc. What does it do? Vitamin D plays a vital role in the body’s immune system and neuromuscular system. Some studies show that adequate levels of vitamin D may be required for the brain to produce serotonin (a neurotransmitter that affects mood, sleep, memory, and behavior). Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to certain cancers, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. Where can I get it? Many other vitamins come from the foods you eat or supplements you take, but your body can make it’s own vitamin D! The best and easiest way to increase your Vitamin D is to get some sunlight. How much should I have? Vitamin D (along with vitamins K, A, E) is not water-soluble, so the body cannot excrete excess of this vitamin—it is possible to get too much. Vitamin D overuse almost always occurs from overuse of supplements; excessive sun exposure doesn’t commonly cause vitamin D poisoning because the body limits the amount of this vitamin it produces. 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
Veterans Day
Why do we celebrate Veterans Day?
in Serbia since 2012. In Italy, the end of World War I is commemorated on 4 November, the day of the Armistice of Villa Giusti. In Germany, they have The National Day of Mourning established in 1922. It was initially dedicated to the victims of World War I. Today, it is an occasion not only to mourn the dead but also to illustrate the tragedy of war and speak out for peace. In Japan, every August 6, “A-Bomb Day,” the city of Hiroshima holds the Peace Memorial Ceremony to console the victims of the atomic bombs and to pray for the realization of lasting world peace. All told, some 120 countries recognize ‘Veterans Day,’ ‘Armistice Day,’ or ‘Remembrance Sunday.’
Veterans Day is held in the United States and over 120 other countries around the world, but what is its significance, how did it come into existence, and how do other countries recognize this important day?
No one is now alive today who fought in World War I. These two people were the last survivors:
Florence Beatrice Green 19 February 1901 – 4 February 2012
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eterans Day originated as ‘Armistice Day’ on November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and November 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans—living or dead—but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during wartime or peacetime. The date is significant as it reflects the time the guns of the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare and the Armistice ending the 1st World War was subsequently signed in Versailles, France...the 11th Hour of the 11th Day of the 11th Month, (1918).
Florence Green received a cake from the Royal Air Force, which she joined in 1918, for her 109th birthday. Credit: www.nytimes.com
Florence Beatrice Green was an English woman who was the last surviving veteran of the First World War from any country. She was a member of the Women’s Royal Air Force. It was reported that when asked what it felt like being 110, she replied, “Not much different to being 109.” Before her death on 4 February 2012, aged 110 years and 350 days, she was the sixtholdest in the United Kingdom.
Frank Woodruff Buckles (born Wood Buckles) February 1, 1901 – February 27, 2011
Frank Woodruff Buckles was a United States Army corporal and the last surviving American military veteran of World War I. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1917 at the age of 16 and served with a detachment from Fort Riley, driving ambulances and motorcycles near the front lines in Europe. After the war, Buckles married in San Francisco and moved to Gap View Farm near Charles Town, West Virginia. A widower at age 98, he worked on his farm until the age of 105. His funeral was on March 15, 2011, at Arlington National Cemetery, with President Barack Obama paying Buckles at age 107 with President George W. Bush in the Oval Office. his respects prior to the ceremony Credit: wikipedia.org with full military honors.
The difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day: Memorial Day honors service members who died in service to their country or as a result of injuries incurred during battle. Deceased veterans are also remembered on Veterans Day but the day is set aside to thank and honor living veterans who served honorably in the military – in wartime or peacetime.
How ‘Veterans Day’ is commemorated in other countries: In the United Kingdom, ‘Armistice Day,’ now called Remembrance Day, is commemorated formally. Some 45 million paper poppies are produced, sold, and worn around the world to raise money for war veterans by a charity called the Royal British Legion. The poppy was chosen as it was one of the first flowers to grow again on the battlefields of World War I. In New Zealand and Australia, observance ceremonies take place, but the day is not a public holiday. In Canada and South Africa, Remembrance Day is also recognized. In Poland, National Independence Day is a public holiday celebrated on 11 November to commemorate the anniversary of the restoration of Poland’s sovereignty as the Second Polish Republic in 1918. ‘Armistice Day’ remains the name of the holiday in France and Belgium, and it has been a statutory holiday
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Fall Day Trips
Some great Fall trips near Nashville Veronica Williams (pictured) looks outside of Nashville for some great Fall trips to enjoy the countryside and lift the spirits.
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Historic Downtown Franklin – 30 minutes outside of Nashville
s the leaves change and the air cools down, it makes me want to hop in the car and go on a little road trip to enjoy the beautiful Tennessee landscape. Whether you are looking for an activity for the entire family or just a nice scenic drive, you can find plenty to do within an hour outside of Nashville. Here are four great spots that are just a short drive away from Nashville
Natchez Trace – 30 minutes outside Nashville
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Although this path winds all the way to Florida, you can hop on the Natchez Trace Parkway just 30 minutes outside of Nashville. It is great for anyone looking for a good drive, enjoying the leaves as they change colors. If you are a motorcycle enthusiast, then this is a good one for you as well. A popular ride among Nashville motorcyclists, it is great for fall riding weather. Don’t be afraid to hop on your bike and do the ride by bicycle as well. Here are the exits to make a little Natchez Trace journey of your own: https://www.natcheztracetravel.com/ natchez-trace-tennessee/exits.html
Franklin is home to many people that work in Nashville, but Historic Downtown Franklin is a gem of its own. As you get closer to the holidays, the streets are lined with beautiful holiday decorations. Downtown Franklin hosts a variety of restaurants and shops for you to enjoy. As you get closer to the holiday season, it is also the home of “Dickens of a Christmas.” Between December 9th and 10th, you can take part in this magical event, taking you back to the 1800s with actors in full costume singing classic carols. Check out all the events for Dickens of a Christmas here: http://historicfranklin.com/events/event/dickens-of-a-christmas/ 20
Fall Day Trips
Mammoth Cave National Park – 1 hour and 20 minutes outside of Nashville
Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee – 40 minutes outside of Nashville
Credit: City of Leiper’s Fork Credit: Tripadvisor
This homegrown Tennessee town will make you feel right at home, no matter where you hail from. This charming town is warm and inviting, with their old world stores and picturesque Tennessee scenery. It is a place your grandparents would take you as a child. It’s the kind of town people write songs about growing old and falling in love. Located near Franklin, Tennessee, it is just another stop near Nashville that is easy to make. And it’s one you will be disappointed if you don’t. Plan your picturesque visit to Leiper’s Fork here: https://visitfranklin.com/see-and-do/leipers-fork
This is our farthest trip away from Nashville, but worth the extra drive. Mammoth Cave National Park, located right outside Bowling Green, Kentucky, is truly breathtaking. It’s crazy to think the world’s longest cave system is just a short drive away from Nashville. With 400 miles of cave to explore, it is something the whole family will be in awe of. Take a tour through this cave and it will feel like you were transported to a new world entirely. Plan your trip to Mammoth Cave here: https://www.nps.gov/maca/index.htm
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Diet and Exercise as You Age
Ideas for how Seniors can exercise safely Marathons may be out for (most) Seniors, but exercise is still important. Makenzie Jones (pictured) looks at some options and where you can go locally to join other seniors in keep fit sessions.
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ust like it is neither wise nor beneficial to cram for a test at the last minute, you can’t make up years of unhealthy diet all at once. While changing to healthier choices is still beneficial, it is best to make it a lifelong habit now that will only help in the future. Those in their 20s and 30s are the age group most likely to socially eat out, which is a great activity for building relationships, but those meals can rack up more calories than a single day needs. Having gatherings at a friend’s house will help both the wallet and the waist. Women in this age group are potential mothers, increasing the need for folate and omega-3 fatty acids to foster proper child development. Once people reach their 40s and 50s,
weight gain typically begins. This is a good time to meet with a dietician to discover your unique needs to meet for the course of your life. Women in this age group are approaching menopause, increasing the need for calcium due to the loss of production of estrogen. Watching sodium in the diet can help regulate blood pressure. Once people reach their 60s, brain health, protein consumption, and hydration are key, as these deteriorate with age. Berries are great foods to help the brain and provide antioxidants and water. Increased protein helps prevent muscle loss. Registered Dietician Nancy Clark suggests taking in 15-20 grams of protein every four hours to keep it in the body system all day long. 22
Diet alone can’t help a person stay young and healthy; exercise is the egg to the bacon in this plan. Sarcopenia is the medical term for agerelated muscle loss, and it begins as early as late 40s and early 50s, about 1% per year. Several issues contribute to sarcopenia, including lower testosterone and estrogen, genetics, sickness and injury, previous dieting, arthritis, and activity level. However, it is not too late to build and maintain muscle! One of the most important types of exercise for seniors is resistance and weight training. Equally important in this area is supervision to perform the exercises correctly to avoid injury. With age, the muscles get less elastic, meaning that warming up before a workout is even more important than when you are younger. This helps loosen up and prepare the muscles to work hard and helps prevent injury. Possessing this muscle mass has benefits in both physical health and all-around wellness. Muscle tissue burns calories and regulates blood sugar and hormones. Having strength allows you to continue doing the activities that make your heart happy such as playing with your kids, grandkids, and pets. It also makes everyday tasks like cleaning, carrying groceries, walking up the stairs, and opening containers easier. To maintain the muscle that you gain, cardio can help. This type of exercise also helps with insulin response and gets your heart rate elevated. At least 30 minutes of brisk walking, biking, swimming, etc. is suggested at least three days a week. The simplest habit for a healthy future is to move more, and sit less. Together with diet, exercise can keep you feeling young. Valerie Farmer, Activities Director at Regency Retirement Village, suggests, “Regular, continued exercise for seniors is very important. Many people lose their agility and balance as they get older because they do not stay active.” While Edie Rhoads at the Workout Anytime Gym adds, “I would say that watching our senior population of members come in every day is extremely inspiring. So are many of the stories they have. Many have been able to come off of blood pressure medications as well as reverse diabetes and come off of all meds for that. We have watched many older members have a greater quality of life simply because they are more active. Many have formed friendships with others in the gym and now make plans to work out together regularly.” There are plenty of opportunities for seniors to get involved in physical activity right here in
Diet and Exercise as You Age
There are several local fitness classes for seniors in Nashville. Nashville (and across the country). Nashville.gov provides programs for those ages 55 and older including the Metro Parks Senior Rec Program, MTA Access Ride transportation, and dance clubs. There are also services to extended families, art activities, and a Senior Dining Program that offers a noon meal on the weekdays. The YMCA of Middle Tennessee is always open to seniors and provides opportunities beyond the gym to stay involved in social events, like potlucks, group outings, and community service. Another location to find convenient help with fitness and nutrition is 24 Hour Fitness. These outlets partner with Silver & Fit and Silver Sneakers, programs that can be found nationwide and provided by many insurance companies. Silver Sneakers is free for those 65 and older who meet qualifications and offers classes such as yoga, water aerobics, Zumba, and more. Silver & Fit offers programs, as well as online and home support tools to make health fit anyone’s lifestyle and location. More information on these programs can be found at www.silverandfit.com and www.silversneakers.com Getting older does not mean you have to slow down. Taking steps now to ensure an enjoyable and mobile future is easy. Take in the nutrients and protein to build muscle, and get out there and move! Reaching out to the community is the best way to find support in sustaining a healthy life.
Best Nutrition for Seniors By Karina Hammer
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s you age, your needs for nutrition change. It is important to listen to your body. Eat to reduce inflammation, increase your metabolism, and promote brain health. It’s more important than ever to choose foods that give you the best nutritional value. Drink plenty of water – Drink 8 oz of water first thing in the morning. Then, aim to drink half your bodyweight in ounces per day. Eat the rainbow – A variety of fruits and vegetables in your diet will get you the vitamins and minerals you need. Fermented foods – Beneficial probiotics, digestive enzymes, and health boosting nutrients in yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, miso and kombucha improve digestion and immune health. Fiber – Feeds your good bacteria, promotes regular bowel movements, improves blood sugar levels in diabetics, and reduces cholesterol. Superfoods – Bee pollen, spirulina, hemp seeds, chia seeds, cacao, avocados, beets and other superfoods are nutrient powerhouses that pack large doses of antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals. 23
Feed your brain – Your brain is made up of mostly fat, so consume avocados, olives, coconut oil, walnuts, macadamia nuts, and wild Alaskan salmon, all of which feed your brain and fight inflammation and chronic disease. Strong bones – Older adults need more calcium and vitamin D to help maintain bone health. Calcium rich foods include cacao, kale, spirulina, almonds, yogurt and kefir. Anti-inflammatory foods – Wild Alaskan salmon, walnuts, ginger, turmeric, blueberries, tart cherries and cruciferous vegetables help to reduce inflammation. Real food – Try to eat mostly whole foods and avoid processed foods with artificial colors and preservatives. 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.
Smart Eye Surgery
Charlie Daniels Had Smart Eye Surgery
The country music legend underwent a revolutionary “smart eye surgery”
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harlie Daniels, a country music legend, underwent a revolutionary new “smart eye surgery,” performed by Dr. Ming Wang, MD, PhD, of Wang Vision 3D Cataract & LASIK Center in Nashville, TN. Dr. Wang became the first cataract surgeon in the state to introduce the OptiWave™ Refractive Analysis, ORA System™, an innovative surgical technology designed to improve the outcome of cataract surgery. Mr. Daniels is a country music legend and is known worldwide for his great hits, such as “Uneasy Rider,” “Long Haired Country Boy,” “The South’s Gonna Do It,” “The Devil Went Down To Georgia,” “In America,” “Still In Saigon,” “Drinkin’ My Baby Goodbye,” “Uneasy Rider ‘88,” “Boogie Woogie Fiddle Country Blues,” and “Simple Man.” In recent years, Mr. Daniels suffered sight loss due to progressive cataracts and hyperopia. He was very excited to be among the first group of patients in the state to undergo this new “smart eye surgery.” Mr. Daniels’ smart eye surgeries were performed and were a complete success. Mr. Daniels said that he did great, and added, “I now have two smart eyes!” The ORA System is the world’s first intraoperative wavefront aberrometer that provides real time measurements of the eye during cataract surgery. Prior to this technology, surgeons have had to wait weeks or even months after surgery to determine the accuracy of the procedure performed. Now, the surgeon can instantly analyze the result and make adjustments during the surgery – while the patient is still on the table – and customize the procedure to each patient’s eye.
or terrain, the ORA technology offers surgeons the unprecedented ability to examine and adjust surgical procedures, including the power of the intraocular lens implanted and the amount of residual untreated astigmatism, in real time during surgery. So in that sense, this is indeed a ‘smart surgery’ concept,” Dr. Wang explains.
Dr. Ming Wang is a Harvard and MIT graduate (MD, magna cum laude) and Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Tennessee. He has introduced many new eye surgery technologies to the state, including bladeless all-laser LASIK and LASER cataract surgery.
The ORA System directs a beam of low intensity laser light into the eye. The light reflects off the patient’s retina, and sensors analyze the reflected wave of light exiting the eye. This real time analysis measures all of the eye’s unique optical characteristics and provides an accurate measurement of the eye’s focusing capabilities.
“Wang Vision is delighted to be the first in the state to offer this revolutionary cataract surgery technology to patients, and to offer this new technology to Mr. Charlie Daniels,” says Dr. Ming Wang. “Just like a smart bomb which can constantly adjust its own flight path depending on the weather conditions
“With the ORA System, a cataract surgeon can now, for the first time, individualize and customize the treatment based on the state of the patient’s eye, once the cataract has been removed,” Dr. Wang concluded.
For more information about Mr. Charlie Daniels and his “smart eye surgery,” contact Dr. Ming Wang at Wang Vision 3D Cataract & LASIK Center, 1801 West End Ave, Ste 1150, Nashville, TN, 37203 615-321-8881 (Tel), 615-321-8874 (Fax), drwang@wangvisioninstitute.com, www.WangCataractLASIK.com 24
Great Winter Reads
10 Feel Good Books to read this Winter Turn off that cell phone and TV and get stuck into a good book. Jade Spilka (pictured) looks at some new books and old favorites to read this Winter – or to give as presents.
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s the weather turns colder, it is the perfect time to cuddle up with a good book. With proof that colder weather can contribute to a rise in depression, picking a happy, feel good book is more important this time of year than ever. Here are a few options to add to your book bucket list.
3. The Giver
1. The Happiness Project
by Lois Lowry The Giver is a classic story that juxtaposes life with and without choices. Lowry illustrates the beauty and color of life. He demonstrates that though life is not perfect, its imperfections are what make it such a remarkable experience. This novel speaks to its readers and transcends decades to be universally relevant and applicable.
by Gretchen Rubin The Happiness Project follows Gretchen Rubin’s yearlong experiment with happiness and the search for a more joy-filled life. Rubin attended Yale Law School and later clerked for Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Despite her success, she was unhappy with the direction her life was going. She always had a passion for writing and decided she would pursue her hobby as a career. After writing a few books, she got the idea for The Happiness Project and began researching, experimenting and discussing happiness in her everyday life. Rubin offers a firsthand account of her personal experiences, while offering insights as to what may work for different personality types.
4. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
2. Happier at Home
by Lewis Carroll This literary masterpiece is not just for children. The whimsy and carefree spirit the book carries can actually be more appreciated by an adult readership. The classic work allows you to escape into Wonderland and forget your troubles. The bizarre storyline is pieced together beautifully to stitch a work of art that knows no boundaries. The creative freedom it has allowed and inspired is immeasurable.
by Gretchen Rubin Gretchen Rubin’s sequel to The Happiness Project, Happier at Home, focuses on happiness specifically within the realms of family, interior design, clutter and other house-related areas. This book tailors happiness within life’s intimate spaces and experiments with how to make a house more of a home. Rubin, again, shares her experiences while offering other ideas based on her extensive research and conversations she has had.
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Great Winter Reads
5. The Pursuit of Happyness
8. Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
by Chris Gardner This autobiography chronicles the life of Chris Gardner, a homeless man who struggled to raise his son. His story is one of determination, inspiration and overcoming some of life’s toughest obstacles. Included in the book are many of his memories, including one incidence that inspired the misspelling of “happiness” in the title of his book.
by Dr. Seuss Not only do children read this book throughout the world, but it is also a popular gift for high school and college graduates. It motivates readers to go in the direction of their dreams, but also warns them of the trials that life will bring them. It does, however, reassure readers that their trials are their mountains waiting to be conquered. It is a book of empowerment for any person, no matter their age.
9. The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Julia Cameron devotes this book to those struggling with writer’s block or other creative blockages keeping them from reaching their most imaginative self. She is very specific and inventive in describing what blocks human creatively. She gives the readers keys to unlocking their own creativity. Though imagination looks different in each unique individual, Cameron’s book is a tool that can be used universally by artists and intellectuals alike.
6. The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu Two of the world’s most joy-filled people teamed up to write The Book of Joy. In it, the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu share spiritual practices and personal stories from their lives. They reveal how they have achieved a lifetime of joy, with hope that the readers can find joy themselves.
7. Life Without Limits
10. Live Original
by Nick Vujicic Nick Vujicic was born without any arms and legs. He struggled with depression for a period of time, but realized God had a plan for his life. He turned his obstacles into his career and his way of making a difference in the world. He now is a world famous motivational speaker that inspires his audiences to live their best life despite their obstacles. He believes his message transcends any language barrier because you don’t have to speak English to see he has faced many hardships, but he is living his best life despite his disabilities.
by Sadie Robertson In Live Original, Sadie Robertson motivates readers to live authentically to their beliefs and be true to themselves. Robertson is part of a famous family that is both widely known for and criticized because of their beliefs. She is a testimony of staying true to herself and living as an original individual, and she encourages her fans to stick to their beliefs and convictions. Robertson’s happy and fresh approach to life shines through the pages and through her many motivational speeches.
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Physical Therapy
STAR Families participating in an Arthritis Walk.
Committed to communities
STAR’s mission of serving does not stop at our doors. We pride ourselves to extend our reach to fundraising and participating in a range of impactful community events. Organizations such as Habitat For Humanity, Susan G. Komen Foundation, Wounded Warriors, Make-A-Wish, and the Tennessee Associations of Chiefs of Police have benefitted from the generosity of STAR and our people. STAR is extremely proud to say that our efforts have generated over $100,000 in the past five years to these and other worthwhile causes.
Regg Swanson Owner and Partner of STAR
STAR Physical Therapy is Now 20 Years Old!
Committed to employees
Most importantly, a community is built around family. The true success STAR has experienced over the past 20 years revolves around serving our people, who have become our families. We have been committed to providing sustainable employment with opportunities for professional growth. This commitment has allowed STAR to create a strong work environment with amazing and wonderful people, who strive to serve our patients through providing the best evidence-based hands-on clinical care. We offer our employees globally recognized continuing education programs so that they have the opportunity to possess the best clinical skills. This allows them to meet their own individual professional goals, while serving our patients, athletes, and physicians to reach their own goals as well.
Wow! It is hard to believe that STAR Physical Therapy is now 20 years old. The founding partners never envisioned STAR would grow to 67 outpatient clinics, 10 contract clinics, and over 515 employees. STAR Partners, Regg Swanson, Kelly Ziegler, Leslie Burton, and Hal Henninger share how STAR has been blessed to work with extremely talented physicians, who have entrusted the care of their patients to our highly trained, skilled and caring clinicians.
Ready to serve
As you can see, STAR’s strengths are rooted in serving our communities, and in turn, our communities have rewarded us with an amazing first 20 years. The bottom line is that our family, the people of STAR, and the relationships they have developed over the years have allowed us to grow and enrich STAR Grip & Rip Tournament 2017. the places where we live and work. STAR is very grateful for the opportunity to serve, and will continue to stay committed to providing excellent quality care for the next 20 years.
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e founded STAR 20 years ago with a single mission of serving our communities, our physicians, our patients and our employees. Staying true to our purpose and mission has resulted in STAR’s success, and our place in a strong medical community.
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Sports Medicine has always been the heart of our work in our communities, and the cornerstone of our growth. Licensed athletic trainers serve over 50 area high schools through preventing, recognizing, and treating athletic injuries. Our physical therapists and athletic trainers extend our outreach with free injury screens at YMCAs and fitness centers. STAR’s coverage of area competitive events allows us to serve hundreds of athletes and weekend warriors. These programs have ingrained STAR in the community, and have helped enhance our brand and recognition. A community is made strong by offering support to its industries and work force. Industrial rehabilitation is another area of focus with STAR. We work with industrial athletes much in the same way we do with our area athletes and weekend warriors. We help prevent workplace injuries by offering post-offer employment screens, ergonomic assessments of work stations, early injury interventions, and educational programs. We provide return-to-work programs and functional capacity evaluations to help an industrial athlete safely return to work more quickly, and without reoccurrence. We strive to ensure there is good communication, as this is critical to serving all of the members of the industrial team (physician, employer, case manager, and adjustor).
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Clues your Parents may need help as they get older Paula Spencer Scott (pictured), author of SURVIVING ALZHEIMER’S: Practical Tips and Soul-Saving Wisdom for Caregivers, produced this article for Caring.com
Unopened bills. This can be a sign that your loved one is having difficulty managing finances – one of the most common first signs of dementia. Letters from banks, creditors, or insurers. They may be routine business. But it’s alarming if they’re referring to overdue payments, overdrawn balances, recent accidents, or other worrisome events.
3. Take a drive with Mom or Dad behind the wheel.
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aybe you’re planning a visit to see one or both of your aging parents after a period of not seeing them. Like a lot of adult children of elderly parents, you may worry about how they’re managing and whether they might need assistance. If that’s the case, your next visit to see them can be a valuable opportunity to gauge how they’re doing.
1. Give a big hug. Look for: Obvious weight loss. Anything from depression to cancer to difficulty shopping and cooking can be behind a noticeable loss of weight. Increased frailty. If you can notice something “different” about a person’s strength and stature just in a hug, it’s noteworthy. Pay close attention to how your loved one walks (shuffles more?) and moves (rises easily from a chair? has trouble with balance?), comparing these benchmarks to the last time you were together. Obvious weight gain. Injury, diabetes, and dementia (because the person doesn’t remember eating and has meals over and over) might be the cause. Strange body odor. Sad to say, changes in personal grooming habits because of memory trouble or physical ailments might be noticeable on very close inspection. Look, too, for changes in makeup, hair, or the ability to wear clean clothes.
2. Riffle through the mail. Look for: Unopened personal mail. Everybody leaves junk mail alone, but few of us can ignore a good old-fashioned, hand-addressed letter.
Look for: Nicks or dents as you enter and exit the car. These can be signs of careless driving. Signs of tension, preoccupation, or being easily distracted. Is your loved one no longer willing to drive at night? Or on highways? Is it hard for him or her to talk to you or listen to the radio and also pay close attention to the road? Signs of impaired driving. Tailgating, slow reaction time, going consistently below speed limit, confusing gas and brake pedals are signs to watch for.
4. Inspect the kitchen – fridge to counters to cupboards. Look for: Perishables past their expiration dates. Your loved one might be buying more than he or she needs, as we all do – but you want to be sure there’s a reasonable ability to ditch the old stuff (rather than use it). Appliances that are broken and haven’t been repaired. Check the microwave, coffeemaker, toaster, washer, and dryer – any device you know your parent used to use routinely. Signs of past fire. Look for charred stove knobs or pot bottoms, potholders with burned edges, a discharged fire extinguisher, smoke detectors that have been disassembled. Accidents happen – but accidental fires are a common home danger for older adults. Increased takeout or simpler cooking. If someone who used to cook a lot no longer does or has downshifted to extremely simple recipes, the explanation could be a change in physical or mental ability.
5. Look around the living areas. Look for: Piles of clutter. Especially if this is a change for your loved one, being unable to throw anything away may be a sign of a neurological or physical issue. Papers that spill onto the floor are a particular tripping hazard. Cobwebs, signs of spills that haven’t been picked up, or other signs of housekeeping that’s more lax than it once was. Spills are a common sign of dementia – 29
the person lacks the follow-through to clean up after a mess. Clutter and grime in the bathroom. Often those who make an extra effort to tidy for guests in main rooms neglect the bathroom, where a truer picture of how the person is keeping up with things may be reflected.
6. Notice how the other living things are faring. Look for: Plants that are dying, dead, or just gone. How well other life is looked after may reflect how well your parents can look after their own lives. Animals that don’t seem well tended. Watch out for dogs with long nails, cat litter boxes that aren’t changed routinely, dead fish in the fish tank, or any animal that seems underfed or poorly groomed.
7. Walk around the grounds. Look for: Signs of home maintenance problems. Look for discolored siding or ceilings that might indicate a leak, gutters choked with leaves, broken windows or fences. Newspapers in the bushes. Check for papers that were delivered but ignored. Mail piled up in the mailbox. Watch for this indication that your loved one doesn’t even retrieve it regularly.
8. Observe your loved one’s mobility. Trouble walking and moving around can make it tough to complete routine activities of daily living, making in-home care a much-needed help. Mobility issues can have far-reaching effects – making it tough to get around the house (especially if stairs are involved), shower, or go out to buy groceries or for other errands and social visits.
9. Look for signs of forgetfulness. We all forget things sometimes – the name of that book you read, whatever it is you walked into the room to get. But increasing incidents of forgetfulness over time – especially when it comes to important to-dos like taking medication or paying bills – may indicate that home care help is needed.
What to do next If you’ve noticed that your aging parent isn’t able to take care of themselves or their homes the way they used to, it may be time to consider getting them additional help, such as in-home care or assisted living. These options are especially relevant if you are helping to care for elderly parents from a distance.
Senior Care
What to look for when choosing an Assisted Living Community This article by Laura Dixon, Caring.com’s Editorial Manager, is shorter than the original; for the complete checklist, visit their website at www.caring.com
2. Assisted Living Tour Checklist On the way in • Is the neighborhood quiet and pleasant? • Is there easy parking outside, including handicapped spaces? • If your family member will be bringing a car, is parking provided? • Is the building’s exterior clean and attractive? • Are the grounds attractive, with plants and trees? • Is there a safe, enclosed area where residents can walk and socialize? The greeting Most tours start in someone’s office or in the lobby – the director of marketing or another staff member will spend time talking to you about the community in general. He or she should be asking you questions about your needs and what you want to see, so the tour can be tailored for you. • Do you feel the tour guide is listening to your needs and questions? • Does the tour guide speak only to you (the adult child) or does he/she make an effort to include your loved one? • Are you able to talk to staff members other than the tour guide, either in a formal session or informally during or after the tour?
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unting for assisted living can be hard. But the process doesn’t have to be intimidating or overwhelming. Here are three simple steps you can follow to help narrow down the choices to the perfect community.
1. Assisted Living Research Checklist Online research Start with online research to find facilities near you or your loved one. Caring.com has a nationwide directory of assisted living communities or you may be able to find facilities listed in the phone book or through word-of-mouth recommendations. The Departments of Health and Human Services for each state are also good resources for finding facilities. These questions can help narrow down the options: • Is the location close to shops, doctor’s offices, a pharmacy, and other important places? Is the location convenient for family and friends to visit? • If the facility is not in your town, are there hotels nearby for when you visit the area? • What are others saying about this provider in Caring.com reviews?
Phone research The first time you speak to providers on the phone, find out whether they’re currently accepting new residents. If not, ask about their waiting lists. It’s worth keeping in mind that families often put their names on waiting lists at several facilities, so the list may be shorter than it seems. Don’t hesitate to put your name on a list just because the waiting time is significant. You also want to ask questions early on about how expensive the provider is. Pricing for assisted living can vary significantly based on your loved one’s needs, so this may not be the time to pin down specific pricing. That said, it is wise to ask general questions to determine whether a provider is way out of your price range. • What types of payment are accepted, and/or do they have programs to help residents afford care? • If there are any negative online reviews about them, what is their response or explanation? • When do they offer tours, and how long do tours last? • What will they show you when you tour – will you have a chance to try the meals or meet with residents? 30
The walking tour Residents’ living spaces: • Do most residents have a private room or share a room? • Is it possible to view all the different types of rooms available? • Does each room have a private, handicappedequipped bathroom, or is there one shared bathroom? Food: • Are the dining rooms clean and attractive? • How many meals per day are provided? • Are there snacks and, if so, how and when do residents get them? • Can the community cater to specific dietary needs or special requests? • Can visiting family members join the residents for meals? • Can you taste the food or come for a meal to try it yourself? Activities: • Is there a posted, varied schedule of activities, and are there any activities that you think your loved one would participate in? • Do the residents have any scheduled interaction with the outside local community?
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Documents to request It’s a good idea to get as many of the following documents as possible. They can help you compare the fine details of one facility versus another. • Sample admission contract • A copy of the Resident Bill of Rights • A copy of the most recent survey results from state regulatory inspectors • A recent list of weekly activities and events • A recent weekly menu of meals and snacks
3. Assisted Living Follow-Up Checklist Surprise visit Pop in for an unannounced visit in the next week or so, potentially in the evenings or on a weekend. If everything looks just as pleasant as it did during the tour, that’s good. If the atmosphere is completely different, it might be worth considering other facilities. And if the staff won’t let you in other than during a tour, it might be a signal that you should look elsewhere.
Follow-up conversations Costs: • How much will assisted living care cost for your loved one? Be sure you feel the staff understands your needs and is communicating the answers clearly. • Does the cost include any special move-in fees or fees for services, such as laundry? • Is there an extra charge for transportation to doctor’s appointments or outings? • Under what circumstances might costs go up?
Why Families Choose a Low Cost Cremation Provider By Shaun Luyk, Manager, Nashville Funeral and Cremation
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hen a family is facing the loss of a loved one, there are many choices and options available to them, and many tough decisions that need to be made. One of those important decisions is which type of funeral home to use. When deciding on funeral, cremation and burial options, it’s important to know there are choices available to you which may be able to save you thousands of dollars. If a traditional visitation and/or funeral in a chapel is important to you, the value is obvious when you choose a traditional funeral home. However, what if you don’t want a visitation or funeral at the funeral home? If you choose that traditional funeral home for a basic cremation, graveside or church service, you are paying a portion of all overhead and operational expenses associated with that funeral home, even though you aren’t using them. At a low cost cremation and funeral provider, such as Nashville Funeral and Cremation, you’ll find the same licensed and professional staff that you will find at the traditional locations. That means the care, compassion and professionalism you expect for yourself and your loved one is uncompromised. The difference? A low cost operates out of a much smaller location, often without its own chapel. Therefore, due to the significantly lower overhead, they are able to offer the same services at a significant savings to you. You should ask the right questions when choosing a provider. Nashville Funeral and Cremation offers a crematory on-site. Most can provide a graveside service or funeral at your church or other location at a much lower price, without sacrificing the level of service you expect, and deserve. To learn more about Nashville Funeral and Cremation, visit our website at www.CallNFC.com 31
Staff: • What’s the ratio of staff to residents? • Are background checks performed before hiring staff? If so, when and how? • How much training do staff members have? • Is there an RN, LVN, or CNA on staff? Care plan: • Is an initial assessment of needs conducted and a written care plan developed? • What specific care is available from doctors, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and others? • Who handles medication management, and how well trained are they? • Is the facility affiliated with a hospital or nursing home if more care is needed? • What medical emergency procedures are in place? • Does the facility have an adult day program? Sometimes older adults are more comfortable moving into a facility if they’ve already spent several hours having fun with some of the residents.
Senior Care
Five Quick Pick-Me-Ups for Caregiver Stress
This article is an edited version of the original written by Paula Spencer Scott, Senior Health Writer at Caring.com. For the full article, go to their website: Caring.com
1. Read something funny. Laughter has been shown to trigger the relaxation response, lower heart rate and blood pressure, and even boost the immune system and ease pain. It might seem corny to dive into a comic book collection, a joke book, or a few minutes of America’s Funniest Home Videos, but the effects are real.
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2. Crank the volume. Music therapy is often used to calm or stimulate dementia patients, but it can have similar effects on anyone. Playing music with a strong beat has an energizing effect. Melodic orchestral or acoustic tunes can improve thinking and focus. To get the full pick-me-up effect, raise the volume so that the music fills the room.
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3. Take a power nap. Ten minutes of shut-eye might not sound like much, but it can be enough to feel restorative, especially if you’ve had a disrupted night’s sleep. Midafternoon rest, when the body clock is at a natural lull, is thought to be especially productive.
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4. Pump a little iron. Lifting free weights tones your arms and strengthens your bones – but those are long-term extras on top of the energy boost this simple (and not too sweaty) workout provides. If you’ve never used a handheld weight, start with two - or three-pound dumbbells. Lift the weights in sets of 8 to 10 slow repetitions, increasing the amount of the weight over time.
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Simmering resentment, anger, or frustration can sap energy. Psychologists sometimes use this tool to help people let go of energy-blocking ruminations. Write a letter to yourself or your loved one. Put in everything you’re feeling. The act of putting your true emotions down on paper (or in an e-mail you don’t send) helps your body release them, just the way you feel better after confiding in a friend. Then, when you’re done, rip up the pages or delete that e-mail.
Dental Health
Dentures vs. Implants
Restore Your Smile with Modern Dental Technology Unsecured dentures are an old-fashioned solution for people who have lost all of their teeth. Unfortunately, you may find that wearing unsecured dentures can be painful, inconvenient and awkward. Such dentures make it difficult to chew a variety of foods, which can stop you from eating many of the foods you once enjoyed. Wearing dentures may also affect how you pronounce words, and therefore the way you speak. Dr. Jaime A. Romero, Jr., D.D.S. (pictured) explains.
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issing teeth can cause bone loss. Significant bone loss can shrink the contours of the jawbone, causing wrinkled lips and a sunken mouth and chin. When your jaw line shrinks, it can cause dentures to lose their fit. They often slip, cause pain, or even become embarrassing. Attractive, healthy teeth play an important role in our general health and well-being. You look and feel confident, free to laugh with friends and family – anytime and anywhere.
Dental Implant Solutions Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and also provide a fixed solution to having removable partial or complete dentures. A variety of modern dental implantbased tooth replacement solutions are available. Any of these solutions can dramatically improve your quality of life; such as enabling proper chewing and speaking, increasing comfort and self-confidence. Dental implants are artificial roots and teeth (usually titanium) that are surgically placed into the upper or lower jaw bone by your Oral Surgeon. The teeth attached to implants are very natural looking and often enhance or restore a patient’s smile. Dental implants are strong and durable and will last many years. On occasion, they will have to be re-tightened or replaced due to normal wear.
What Does Getting Dental Implants Involve?
Reasons for Dental Implants: • Replace one or more missing teeth without affecting adjacent teeth. • Resolve joint pain or bite problems caused by teeth shifting into missing tooth space. • Restore a patient’s confident smile. • Restore chewing, speech, and digestion. • Restore or enhance facial tissues. • Support a bridge or denture, making it more secure and comfortable.
Dental Implants Offer Many Advantages: • Dental implants are accepted by dental professionals for over 40 years as a successful and trusted method of tooth replacement used today. • Act like your natural tooth root. You do not feel the difference. • Are made of biocompatible materials. As a result, they are accepted by your body. • Your implant will normally last a lifetime with proper care and good oral hygiene. • Maintain natural bone, and minimize further bone loss due to bone stimulation – one of their most important advantages. • Provide stability and comfort, for a wide variety of replacement teeth solutions. • Implants act like your natural tooth roots and support your individually made ceramic crown, bridge or full prosthesis. 33
The process of getting implants requires a few visits over several months. X-rays and impressions (molds) are taken of the jaw and teeth to determine bone, gum tissue, and spacing available for an implant. While the area is numb, the implant will be surgically placed into the bone and allowed to heal and integrate itself for up to six months. Depending on the type of implant, a second surgery may be required in order to place the “post” that will hold the artificial tooth in place. With other implants, the post and anchor are already attached and placed at the same time. After several weeks of healing, the artificial teeth are made and fitted to the post portion of the anchor. Because several fittings may be required, this step may take one to two months to complete. After a healing period, the artificial teeth are securely attached to the implant, providing excellent stability and comfort to the patient. You will receive care instructions when your treatment is completed. Good oral hygiene and eating habits, alongside regular dental visits, will aid in the life of your new implant.
Funeral Planning
Your guide to Funeral Planning It’s one of those subjects we just don’t want to talk about, but planning a funeral in advance can save a lot of aggravation at a time of great stress. Here are two short articles on pre-planning and the planning needed ‘on the day.’
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o one likes to think about death, let alone plan for it. In many families, discussing one’s mortality is an extremely uncomfortable topic. But it is a topic that should be discussed and planned for well in advance of your death. By pre-planning your funeral, you relieve your family of having to make important financial decisions during a period of great stress and grief, a time when people aren’t thinking very clearly and may not know what to do because you never made your wishes known. It’s easy to say, “Don’t make a fuss. I don’t want a ceremony. Just bury me and be done with it.” But it is important to realize that the ritual of a funeral and/or memorial service isn’t for the deceased but for the living. It is a time when friends and family can gather together to grieve openly and to provide support for one another. Pre-planning your funeral can be very informal and as simple as following our pre-planning checklist and sharing your wishes with a family member. More formal arrangements in the form of a pre-need contract can be set up with a funeral
director and pre-funded through life insurance, bank trust agreement, or another method. Pre-planning, when done properly, can give you peace of mind because you know that your arrangements are ready and pre-funded. Meet with your funeral director to discuss pre-planning.
By pre-planning your funeral, you can: • Make all the arrangements during a time of peace and not leave them to your family during their time of grief; • Make your wishes known; • Control the cost of your funeral and protect from inflation; • Ensure that personal records are organized and easy for your survivors to locate; • Protect your insurance so that it provides for your survivors and not for funeral expenses; and • Provide protection in case the need arises before it is expected. 34
How to Plan a Funeral When a loved one dies, grieving family members and friends are often confronted with dozens of decisions about the funeral, all of which must be made quickly and often under great emotional duress. What kind of funeral should it be? What funeral provider should you use? Should you bury or cremate the body, or donate it to science? What are you legally required to buy? What other arrangements should you plan? And, as callous as it may sound, how much is it all going to cost? Each year, Americans grapple with these and many other questions as they spend billions of dollars arranging more than two million funerals for family members and friends. The increasing trend toward preneed planning – when people make funeral arrangements in advance – suggests that many consumers want to compare prices and services so that, ultimately, the funeral reflects a wise and well-informed purchasing decision, as well as a meaningful one. There are two stages to arranging a funeral. In the first stage, work with your local funeral director to explore the options. Once you’ve made your choices and arranged the ceremony, the second step is to arrange the financing.
Planning a Funeral Ceremony 1. Determine the type of service. • Large or small ceremony • Traditional ceremony or creative expression 2. Determine the final resting place. Do you want a cemetery plot? Mausoleum? Do you want to be cremated? If you choose cremation, what do you want done with your ashes? Weighing the options in advance is better than making a rushed decision on this personal topic. What best fits your lifestyle and feelings? With the help of your familyowned funeral home funeral director, you can create a funeral that will be a personal and dignified tribute. For more information: www.funeralplan.com
Accidents, Injuries and The Law
It can cause seizures, hypotonia and impaired neurological and multi-organ function. Of course not all birth injuries are the result of medical negligence. If an injury may be related to medical negligence, you must act promptly to have the records evaluated. If your child suffered an HIE injury during labor and delivery, you should have your medical records reviewed by an attorney experienced in these types of cases. At High Law Office, PLLC, we can have these cases reviewed and screened at no cost to you.
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Birth Injuries
(WHAT TO DO?) By David E. High, Attorney-At-Law
Most babies are born healthy and thriving. Unfortunately, some babies are born with birth injuries that were potentially avoidable with appropriate and prompt medical care. Failure to perform a timely caesarian section in the face of fetal distress may result in a serious injury to a newborn. What is HIE?
Oxygen deprivation or intrapartum asphyxia can cause brain injury to a fetus. One of the most common types of brain damage caused by oxygen loss and lack of blood flow to the brain is called hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, or HIE. When HIE occurs, it can lead to severe developmental delays, cognitive delays, or motor impairments. If asphyxia lasts too long, brain tissue is destroyed. One of the causes of HIE is failure to timely perform a caesarian section in the face of fetal distress. Fetal distress can be detected with proper monitoring of the mother and fetus during labor including fetal heart rate monitoring. If the mother and fetus are not appropriately monitored during labor and fetal distress is allowed to continue without a timely caesarian section delivery, then a permanent HIE injury can occur. The fetal heart rate monitor must be closely monitored by fully trained healthcare providers. The mother and the fetus must both be timely and closely monitored by healthcare providers that are appropriately trained to recognize
the signs and symptoms of fetal distress and they must promptly convey any signs or symptoms of fetal distress to the attending physicians. Failure to timely and appropriately monitor the fetus and mother for signs of fetal distress and failure to act promptly on signs and symptoms of fetal distress can result in an otherwise avoidable HIE injury.
Symptoms
There are a number of symptoms associated with HIE, including meconium-stained amniotic fluid, low heart rate, poor muscle tone, weak breathing or no breathing at all, bluish or pale skin, excessive acid in the blood and seizures. Tests to confirm HIE after symptoms include: CT scan, MRI scan, echocardiography, and electrocardiogram (EKG), electroencephalogram (EEG), and evoked potential tests. A significant HIE injury at birth can result in lower Apgar scores in the infant, reduced ph in the umbilical artery cord blood gas, abnormal MRI of brain and abnormal EEG. 35
Tennessee has a very short statute of limitations of one year and a three year statute of repose. The statute of repose even applies to infants. In Tennessee, if you fail to file suit for your infant within three years of the negligent medical act or omission, then the baby loses all of its rights. Therefore, you need to act fast and hire an experienced medical negligence attorney. At High Law Office, PLLC, we can assist you in having your potential claim evaluated. We have successfully resolved birth injury claims. This can be done on a contingent fee basis, “No Recovery, No Fee,” where you are not charged any fees or expenses unless you have a recovery.
Free Consultation If your loved one received a hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy injury, or HIE injury, we would certainly like to speak with you promptly. Schedule a free consultation with High Law Office, PLLC, at 615-256-1000, or visit us online at www.HighLawOffice.com. Remember, “No Recovery, No Fee!” David E. High, Attorney-At-Law David E. High graduated at the top of his class at Nashville School of Law in 1980, graduated with High Honors from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and has over 35 years of trial experience. He is a member of the Multimillion Dollar Advocates Forum and has been included in The Best Lawyers in America for over 25 years, Mid-South Super Lawyers, and the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Mr. High will review your personal injury case without charge and handle your case on a “No Recovery, No Fee” basis. Free Consultation Schedule a free consultation with High Law Office, PLLC, at 615-256-1000, or visit us online at www.HighLawOffice.com Remember, “No Recovery, No Fee!”
Healthy Living
How to Make Old Age into the Best Part of Your Life Getting old is something that most of us will experience; however, there are many who see aging and old age as a negative life experience. Sadhguru, yogi, mystic and the foremost authority on yoga, shares his insights on aging.
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ccording to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, although Americans have on average added 30-plus years to their life span, the prevalence of negative perceptions about old age has a deep impact on the physical and emotional health on that segment of the population. On the other hand, according to a study at Yale University, older people who accept and embrace positive stereotypes about old age are more likely to enjoy better health. It appears that how we feel about old age has a profound effect on our experience of it. So, how can you cultivate the right attitude and embrace aging? Below, we share Sadhguru’s guidance on doing so:
Sadhguru: Old age need not be misery. In many ways, old age can be a great blessing because the whole experience of life is behind you. When you were a child everything was beautiful, but you were eager to grow up because you want to experience life. When you became youthful, your intelligence got hijacked by your hormones. Whatever you did, knowingly or unknowingly, it just pushed you in that direction. Very few people are capable of raising their intelligence beyond the hormonal hijack and looking at life with clarity. All others are trapped in it. When you come to old age, all the longings are over, a whole experience of life is behind you and you are once again childlike, but you have the wisdom of experience of life. It can be a very fruitful and wonderful part of your life, but unfortunately most human beings suffer their old
age simply because they don’t take care of their rejuvenation process properly. In ancient times in India, old age meant Vanaprastha ashrama [spiritual hermitage], where the old couple went back into the forest and lived there joyfully. But today, old age means “hospital ashrama.” If you take care of your rejuvenation process well, old age can be a miraculous part of your life, because it is invaluable to have a whole life’s experience behind you and to be once again childlike. Everything is over, but very few old people can even smile, unfortunately. This is because the only thing that they knew in their life was the physical body. Once the body begins to recede, they become despondent. It might not have become diseased, no big cancer need to have come, but in every step that you take, age is telling you this is not forever. 36
If you establish yourself in other [spiritual] dimensions of experience, the body becomes an easy thing to handle. Old age and even death can be a joyful experience. Explore the science and technology of wellbeing with Sadhguru. A powerful program for personal growth, Inner Engineering is an online resource which brings health and wellness into your system, starting with four basic dimensions of the self – body, mind, emotions and energy. Designed by Sadhguru, the course provides simple, easy to use, proven methods to empower yourself for personal growth and development. To learn more about how Inner Engineering works and the benefits of the course, please visit www.innerengineering.com
Sleep Apnea
Take an 8 Question Sleep Apnea Self-Test By Ryan O’Neill, D.M.D.
Screening for sleep apnea should be a point of emphasis at your dental and medical appointments. Sleep apnea can lead to the development of other serious medical conditions including Type II Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Acid Reflux, ADHD and weight gain. According to Ryan O’Neill, D.M.D., pictured, effective treatment of sleep apnea results in fewer hospital visits from these related diseases. This 8 Question Self-Test will help determine your risk for sleep apnea. 1. Frequent snoring?
Does your bed partner tell you that you snore? Snoring is caused by a decreased flow of air, which creates increased vibration of the airway tissue, and ultimately results in snoring.
8. Male?
An estimated 42 million Americans (15% of the U.S. population) suffer from sleep-disordered breathing with men having more than twice the risk than women.
4. High blood pressure?
Have you ever been diagnosed with high blood pressure (hypertension)? If you stop breathing while you sleep, your heart will receive insufficient amounts of oxygen, causing your blood pressure to increase while sleeping.
5. Overweight?
The Body Mass Index (BMI) helps determine normal weight based upon age and height. Patients who have a high BMI are overweight and typically have a larger than normal tongue, which can prevent sufficient air from flowing during sleep.
Fig. 1.2 An oral appliance can be made by a dentist to treat snoring and sleep apnea. These appliances prevent the tongue from falling back during sleep—keeping the airway open and allowing adequate airflow.
6. Over 50 years old?
If you said yes to >3 questions…
Anyone over the age of 50 years old has a higher risk of suffering from sleep apnea. Mortality rates for males are highest in the 50 to 55 year old population.
Fig. 1.1 3D imaging can help screen for airway constrictions that contribute to snoring and sleep apnea. These narrow portions of the airway become narrower during sleep due to relaxed muscle tone in the airway. Sleep Nashville has 3D imaging equipment on site that is used during all sleep consultations.
7. Large neck?
This question takes into account the size of the neck measured around the Adam’s apple. For males, a large neck is considered 17 inches or greater, and for females, 16 inches or greater.
If you answered yes to 3 or more of these questions, you are considered to be high-risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and should consult with a medical professional. Sleep Nashville offers free snoring and sleep apnea consultations. At the consultation, we will continue the screening process for sleep apnea as well as discuss testing and treatment options.
2. Excessively fatigued?
Do you feel excessively sleepy during the day? Excessive daytime sleepiness can include falling asleep while driving, talking to someone or even reading a book. A decrease in daytime fatigue can result in increased productivity and overall mood.
3. Gasping during sleep?
Do you ever wake up coughing, choking, or gasping for air? The effects of this on the body are similar to the act of drowning. The brain is telling the body to breath, but the body cannot because of an “obstruction,” such as the tongue or a constriction in the airway.
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4205 Hillsboro Pike, Suite B105 Nashville, TN 37215 615.385.1190 www.SleepNashville.com
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Get your organization listed here for just $40 a month. Appear in the print publication and in our Services Directory on www.tnhealthandwellness.com Call 615.457.2816 or email your entry to: sales@phrmedia.com Acupuncture Franklin Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine
1311 W Main Street Franklin, TN 37064 Phone: 615-419-7980 Email: snuge22@gmail.com www.franklinacupunctureclinic.com Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine treats imbalances in the body and prevents them from turning into diseases. I have a particular interest in auto immune disorders.
Anxiety Treatment
Harmonized Brain Centers
197 Thompson Lane Nashville, TN 37211 Phone: 615 331 8762 Email: sheri@harmonizedbraincenterstn.com www.harmonizedbraincenterstn.com Providers of LENS Neurofeedback therapy with a 95% success rate in helping with Anxiety and Depression
Attorney High Law Office
David E. High, Attorney-at-Law 300 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 200 Nashville, TN 37201 615-256-1000 www.HIGHLAWOFFICE.com Personal Injury Litigation: We handle serious personal injury cases, including auto collisions, truck wrecks and all serious personal injuries. We have over 35 years of litigation experience and are listed in Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers and a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocacy Forum.
Law Office of Jennifer Foster, PLLC
731-506-4006 Email: JENNIFERFOSTER@TNDISABILITYLAW.COM WWW.TNDISABILITYLAW.COM Social security, disability and SSI. Call the lawyer who is also a Nurse!
Cancer Care The Heimerdinger Foundation
4004 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 223-B Nashville, TN 37215 Phone: 615-730-5632 Email: katharine.ray@hfmeals.org www.hfmeals.org Providing nutrient-rich meals to people in cancer treatment, and educating our community about nutrition.
Chiropractor Roth Wellness and Chiropractic
600 Old Hickory Blvd., Suite 104 Nashville, TN 37209 615-352-9379 www.rothwellness.com Your journey to total wellness can begin today. Dr. Roth is a gifted healer helping patients achieve their best through chiropractic, laser and soft tissue therapies, weight loss, body sculpting, anti-aging, nutrition and more.
Concussion Therapy
Harmonized Brain Centers
197 Thompson Lane Nashville, TN 37211 615 331 8762 Email: sheri@harmonizedbraincenterstn.com www.harmonizedbraincenterstn.com Providers of LENS Neurofeedback therapy with a 95% success rate in helping with Concussion and PTSD.
Counseling Body & Mind Consulting
524 Uptown Square Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Phone: 615-310-1491 www.bodymindtn.com To change your life and find greater happiness, focusing on approaches to change your body or your mind aren’t enough. We incorporate a unified approach that combines mind and body health.
Dental Services Sheats Endodontics Group
Offices in Nashville, Murfreesboro, Franklin and Hendersonville 615-933-9999 www.sheats-endo.com For stress and worry free root canal and dental treatment. We are 5 star rated by over 560 of our clients.
Depression Therapy NeuroMed TMS Centers
1720 West End Ave., Suite 240 Nashville TN 37203 Phone: 615-674-2702 Email: dtremayne@neuromedtms.com www.neuromedtms.com FDA Approved, non-medicated treatment for chronic depression.
Gyms YMCA
www.ymcamidtn.org The Y strengthens our community and creates a positive impact in our kids, adults, and families. The Y serves people through memberships and programs—regardless of age, income, or background—with a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Healthy Eating
Holistic Health In Harmony Center for Wellness
Phone: 615-353-9393 Email: inharmonycenter@bellsouth.net www.inharmonycenter Providing holistic healing therapy, such as colonics, massage, infrared sauna, and heavy metal detox.
Life Coach Maureen Doyle
Coach, Author, Speaker 615-202-9261 maureen@maureen-doyle.com www.maureen-doyle.com Maureen helps individuals take their life from good to great! Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call.
Mental Health
600 Old Hickory Blvd., Suite 104 Nashville, TN 37209 615-352-9379 www.rothwellness.com.com Your journey to total wellness can begin today. Dr. Roth is a gifted healer helping patients achieve their best through chiropractic, laser and soft tissue therapies, weight loss, body sculpting, anti-aging, nutrition and more.
Sara Balcazar-Greene
615-879-3370 sara@purpleturtleagency.com Health and Wellness Business Consulting and Coaching.
Wellness Consulting
Body & Mind Consulting
1451 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 316 Nashville, TN 37210 678-638-9994 Email: amitahealingyoga@gmail.com www.amitawellnessconsult.com Thai Bodywork, Meditation, Yoga, Life-coaching, Wellness-coaching, Reflexology, Reiki, Weight loss, Bodywork for releasing trauma.
Harmonized Brain Centers
Ha.Le Mind & Body
524 Uptown Square Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Phone: 615-310-1491 www.bodymindtn.com To change your life and find greater happiness, focusing on approaches to change your body or your mind aren’t enough. We offer a unified approach that combine mind and body health. 197 Thompson Lane Nashville, TN 37211 Phone: 615 331 8762 Email: sheri@harmonizedbraincenterstn.com www.harmonizedbraincenterstn.com The non drug, non invasive 95% effective therapy for: Anxiety, Concussion, Migraines, Depression and ADHD.
Physical Therapy STAR Physical Therapy
www.STAPpt.com At STAR Physical Therapy, our foundational mission is “To Serve.” STAR’s industry-leading clinician education program ensures that our clinicians are equipped with the knowledge and the most innovative techniques to provide hands on, individualized care you deserve. See www.STARpt.com for a listing of our 60 plus locations. Our hands. Your health. Choose STAR.
Steve Kravitz Physical Therapy
2000 Glen Echo Rd., Suite 209 Nashville, TN 37203 Phone: 615-840-3281 Email: steve@stevekravitz.com www.stevekravitz.com Physical therapist specializing in cranio therapy and myofascial release for pain and wellness.
Amy Hopeman
Health Goods Market 992 Davidson Drive, Suite 102 Nashville, TN 37205 888-503-3033 amy@healthgoods.com www.healthgoods.com Retailer of Superior quality food and kitchen equipment used for healing and vitality.
Roth Wellness and Chiropractic
Wellness Centers Nerissa Aquina
1510 Lillian Street Nashville, TN 37206 615-772-8469 nerissabee@gmail.com Movement Outdoors, Dance Wellness and Outdoor Recreation
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Wellness Coach 2200 21st Avenue South Nashville TN 37203 Phone: 615-415-0242 Email: hale@halemindandbody.com www.halemindandbody.com Evidence based Health & Wellness company with classes, body work, melt method, somatic, and coaching.
Karina Hammer
www.karinahammer.com Karina Hammer is an IAWP Certified Holistic Wellness Coach, dedicated to supporting busy professionals who suffer from chronic digestive issues overcome the confusion of what to eat every day. Schedule a 30 minute Heal Your Gut Assessment.
Yoga Soul to Sole Wellness
Phone: 615-575-5778 Email: soultosolewellnessrehab@gmail.com www.soultosolewellness.com Yoga rehabilitation with a holistic approach. Teaching simplified yoga anatomy workshops, clinics and teacher training.
Cassie O’Sullivan
2814 12th Ave. South Nashville, TN 37210 Phone: 917-400-2175 Email: cassioluv@me.com Yoga for spinal alignment, fractured vertebrae, herniations, and other things.
Spiritual Wellness
Where is God in the Fire and the Flood? Lately, I’ve gotten to a point where I dread turning on the news. As Jodi Thomas shares, regardless of your network affinity, when you hit the remote, more than likely bad news will flicker across the screen. The calamity tsunami of late has overwhelmed us all—Harvey & Irma, the Las Vegas shooting horror, the Golden State set on fire. Do you ever wonder where God is in all of this? And what would He say?
in the fire and the flood. In John 16:33, Jesus said, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” See what He says? In this world you will have trouble. There is 100% certainty that in this life there will be trouble. But Jesus promises He is greater than the trouble. He says in Matthew 28:20, “I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” Jesus has overcome the trouble, and He is with us in the trouble. Remember His name? Immanuel. God with us. Let’s not forget Who is saying this. The One who Lost It All, including His very life, in order to give YOU everything... or, everything that matters. Life. Love. Peace. Hope. Faith. Strength. So, what do we do in the face of calamity? If we keep our eyes fixed on our problem, we will lose hope. But if we fix our eyes on God, we can see that He is bigger than any problem we face. The psalmist in Psalm 121 shows us where to look: lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. 1
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But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
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When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. Do not be afraid, for I am with you;
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We look up to the Lord, our helper and maker. 1 Timothy 6:15 says He is the “blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords.” In other words, God is the maker, sustainer, and controller of all things. Not only is He Sovereign and knows all that the (troubled) future contains, but He is our helper and our sustainer. So, where is God? He is with you. And what would He say? Fear not. You are mine. The only way to get through these times of trouble is to take our eyes off ourselves and our messy circumstances and lift them up to the One who promises to be with us. We can face the uncertain future with the certainty that God will help us and strengthen us when we need it. Lift your eyes to Him who loves you; your future and your very life can be trusted with Him.