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Mother’s Day Thoughts
Today our experts will be spending time with their mothers. Enjoy reading what some writers have to say about mothers.
Mothers do things out of love
Never imagining that what they do
May become unforgettable memories
In the hearts of their children.
- Author Unknown
When God Made Moms
By the time the Lord made mothers, he was into his sixth day of working overtime. An Angel appeared and said “Why are you spending so much time on this one”? And the Lord answered and said, “Have you seen the spec sheet on her? She has to be completely washable, but not plastic; have 200 movable parts, [...] Read More
When Caregiving Takes You To The Limit
Elizabeth Moss, Founder and President of WholeCare Connections believes “We all deserve to be cared for and cared about. All my life I’ve been compelled to put other’s first, knowing that the quality of their life is directly related to their level of being cared for and the degree that they feel cared about. Pain and discomfort come in all forms. This is why I believe in practicing the type of care giving that meets our physical, emotional and spiritual needs. I, myself, have experienced good care and poor care within our health care system. When [...] Read More
Get Organized Before Spring Cleaning?
Tanna Clark
As “Chief Organizing Officer” of Complete Organizing Solutions it is Tanna’s mission to help people reach their organizing potential. Tanna is passionate about helping busy families of all sizes create order by simplifying their lives. Organizing is not “one size fits all” and Tanna shares that concept with her clients as she creates systems that will help them get organized once and for all.
Tanna knew she was different from a very early age. “My grandmother called it plundering. As a child I would go through drawers, pulling things out, rearranging them, and putting them back in a neat and [...] Read More
Menorrhagia & Dysmenorrhea
Dr. Elizabeth L. Oldfield received her bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University, her degree of medicine from University of Tennessee, and completed her residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She was board certified in obstetrics and gynecology in 1989. She is a fellow in the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Oldfield is a board certified OB-GYN practicing in Nashville at Tennessee Womens Care.
Q: My cycle is not always 28 days is that normal?
A:It is a misconception that everyone should have a 28 day cycle since normal cycles can vary from 21-35 days. Cycle length can also vary from month [...] Read More
Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep…Hopefully
Josh Renkens, founder of the Renkens Center,is a licensed chiropractor specializing in soft tissue injury. He is certified in Active Release and Muscle Activation Techniques. In addition to his private practice, he works with Vanderbilt and Lipscomb Universities. He believes in an integrated approach utilizing the most effective treatment methods available to decrease pain, promote dynamic function, and improve your ability to perform the activities that most interest you. [...] Read More
What Health Screenings Do Women Need and Why?
Why is it necessary to get certain preventative health screenings? In order to live your healthiest life (and therefore enjoy life even more!) you need to make sure you stay healthy. Women make 80% of all healthcare decisions for their family. If the woman in the family takes care of herself then she will be better able to care for the rest of her family.
What type of preventive screenings should you get? Here’s some of the information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Visit their website for more complete information.
Breast Cancer:
The number and timing of mammograms is [...] Read More
ALL ABOUT WOMEN AT KIPP ACADEMY
Join us on January 28, 2012 for our first event of 2012!
From 10:00 am – 2:00 pm we will be at KIPP Academy located at 123 Douglas Avenue, Nashville, TN 32720.
All women can get their blood sugar tested, bone density, blood pressure, and body mass index. Join in some healthy eating, stretching exercises, relaxation techniques, and have a lot of fun. There will be snacks and door prizes! As always, everything is free.
We’ll see you then! [...] Read More
Plan Now for Happier Holiday Spending in 2012
The following information came from Practical Money Skills
Q: What should I include in my holiday budget?
A: Set your budget. Make a list of all purchases and events you plan to spend money on next year. Make sure to include gifts, entertaining, meals, and travel. Estimate how much you can spend on each of these things and how much you must save a week throughout the year to reach these goals.
Q: I never seem to have enough money at the holidays and end up using my credit cards. How can I avoid doing that next year?
A: [...] Read More
Ring Out The Old…
As the year comes to an end we want to give a special thank you to our wonderful experts: [...] Read More
Depression at the Holidays
Scott Ridgway has served as Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network’s Executive Director since 2001. He works closely with TSPN’s gubernatorially appointed Advisory Council to implement suicide prevention strategies within the state of Tennessee. He also serves on the Steering Committee for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Scott has been involved numerous community agencies and organizations over the past several years. Among his numerous honors are the 2005 I.C. Hope Award and the 2006 Eli Lilly Inc “Heroes in the Fight” Individual Community Supporter Award in 2006. He holds an M.S. in Public Service Management from Cumberland University and a B.A. in Human [...] Read More
