Killer Clichés About Loss
We have all been educated on how to acquire things. We have been taught how to get an education, get a job, buy a house, etc. You can take courses in virtually anything that might interest you. What education do we receive about dealing with loss? What school do you choose to learn to deal […]
A Dairy-Free Summer
By Taylor Cole As children, many of us were often told to drink our milk so we could have strong bones. We saw celebrities smiling with milk mustaches in “Got Milk?” advertisements, and we may have been fed diets full of cheese, butter, and other dairy products. Dairy was an essential component of the food […]
No Map to This Country
Book Review by The Bookworm Sez Right turn or left? You’re not sure because you need to get your bearings before you head off in the wrong direction or take a bad detour. It’s a trip you never wanted, and the road is bumpy, but, as in the new book No Map to This Country […]
A Testimony of Determination Local Man Considers Himself Handi-Capable
By Dave Tompkins Despite being born without a right arm and having a three-fingered hand on a partial left arm, scoliosis, and a short leg, don’t call Kurt P. White disabled. He has played golf since he was 10 and even placed in the National Amputee Golf Tournament. He also bowls, shoots pool, hunts with […]
The Effects of Shift Work on Your Sleep and How to Cope
Submitted by Koala Center for Sleep Disorders There has been a significant increase in the amount of people in the United States working shifts. Police officers, firefighters, nurses, doctors, pilots, waitresses, truck drivers, and many other professionals are working shifts. In fact, over 22 million Americans are working evening, rotating, or on-call shifts according to […]
Got Peace?
By Debra Disney, MSEd, LCPC, and Counselor at Methodist College Do you ever wish you could be content and peaceful with life just as it is in this moment? This is not implying that we should give up on our dreams for the future. Please keep those! However, it is possible to be at ease […]
How Is Vitiligo Diagnosed? Part 2
Information provided by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases The diagnosis of vitiligo is made based on a physical examination, medical history, and laboratory tests. A doctor will likely suspect vitiligo if you report (or the physical examination reveals) white patches of skin on the body, particularly on sun-exposed areas, including […]
Protect and Treat Your Family’s Skin From Bites and Itch This Season
Warm days mean picnics, ballgames, and outdoor adventures. Unfortunately, all that sun and fun can introduce a greater risk of skin woes for you and your family. “Whether you’re playing catch in the backyard or pitching a tent in the woods, you can help prevent certain issues from occurring, and, if they do, be prepared […]
Serve Your Flock Safe Eggs
Purchasing a dozen eggs offers nearly unlimited preparation possibilities. Enjoying any egg dish, however, starts with these four tips for purchasing safe eggs: Always purchase eggs from a refrigerated case. Open the carton and make sure there are no visible cracks or leaking eggs. Check the short end of the carton for the date the […]
Living in a Fishbowl
By Victoria Mitchell, LCSW, RN, Agape Counseling, Ltd. First of all, this is not a reference to a Pink Floyd favorite. The title refers to a strange yet amazing analogy that hit me yesterday as I was feeding Phish, the fish. A little background on Phish is necessary. Phish is an amazing creature that is […]