Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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A large percentage of our food packaging contains toxic Food Contact Chemicals (FCCs), which are chemicals that come into contact with foods during manufacturing, packaging or transportation. Notable FCCs include BPA, BPS and BPF, all commonly found in soda and soup cans, plastic food linings, and DVDs, and plasticizers or phthalates, which are widely used to make plastic products more flexible and durable. At least 25 percent of FCCs, including BPAs and plasticizers, can be found in the human body due to exposure to food packaging, and can be...
Health is your birthright, and it is always present. But you may not always feel as good as you might like. Why? There are two basic reasons. Either you are starving, or you are being poisoned, and most likely both. Starvation refers to not getting enough of the things your body needs to function properly. You may think this means being hungry, but here I am referring to getting the necessary nutrients.. You can also be starving for adequate sunlight, time in nature, bare feet on the ground, exercise, sleep, and love. Poisoning refers to the...
Let your body, not the clock, be your guide. Some of us swear by a morning workout to get our day started off on the right foot. Maybe others prefer a good walk after dinner. Is one time better than another for maximum benefit? What determines the best time for you is how you feel. You’ll get so much more from your workout both mentally and physically, if you schedule it the time of day you have more energy. Sometimes, stiff or achy joints can slow you down in the morning. So, if you’re going to exercise early, you need to take some extra tim...
Emotional and physical health are inseparable, parts of one whole health. There are 5 perspectives that can help to understand the importance of emotions. We have already discussed four of them. The first is to recognize and address stress in your life. The second perspective is your attitude; be optimistic. The third is to value your social connections; have at least a few good friends you can count on. The fourth is the importance of purpose, expressing the unique contribution you have to offer. Today is about a fifth perspective that...
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed September as Life Insurance Awareness Month in Tennessee. To support the proclamation, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) highlights the importance of life insurance coverage, which can help families protect their futures and ease financial burdens after a loved one’s death. “Life insurance is a critical insurance product, and I am thrilled to fully support Governor Lee’s proclamation—which serves as a reminder to all Tennesseans to assess their families’ financial needs and dec...
According to experts from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, bees are responsible for a third of the world’s food production. Flowering plants, which make up about 75 percent of agricultural crops, depend on pollinators like bees for seed production, thus ensuring the success of future crop generations. Concerningly, this critical insect faces a multitude of health threats. Bees are mainly threatened by constant exposure to synthetic pesticides. Neonicotinoids, for example, are common insecticides that affect the receptors in...
Mention the word “exercise” to many people and their eyes roll up! They’re suffering from a vague fear or lack of knowledge in fitness, therefore they usually hide behind one of the following excuses for not moving their bodies. #1.I Don’t Have Time: The truth is that getting in shape doesn’t take much time. After all, the point behind exercise is to improve the quality of life. Just 30 minutes of moderate exercise several times per week is sufficient to begin reaping the benefits. #2.Exercise Is Boring: It doesn’t have to be. Anything th...
The human body has around 350 joints. A joint is where two bones meet and (usually) move, and they are made up of bone, fluid and soft tissues. Joints are important because they support the movement of our bodies; however, if we have too much wear and tear or an injury to a joint, it can lead to pain and limit our physical activity or capabilities. "When joint pain starts to interfere with daily activities, mobility or sleep, it may be time to consider joint replacement surgery," said W. Cason...
Emotional health is a critical part of your health and happiness. Emotional and physical health are inseparable. There are 5 perspectives that can help. As already discussed, the first is to recognize and address stress in your life. The second perspective is your attitude; choose to focus on the positive. The third perspective is to value your social connections, and have at least a few good friends you can count on. Today is about purpose. Purpose Numerous studies show that people with a clear sense of purpose are more likely to grow old in...
Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC) offers its patients the latest in surgical technology, and a surgeon on the medical staff has reached an impressive milestone with one of the hospital's robotic systems. Mark S. Hinson, MD, FACS, a board-certified specialist in general, robotic and breast surgery, performed his 500th procedure at MRMC with the da Vinci Xi Surgical System. "Performing my 500th surgery with the da Vinci robotic system is an incredible milestone, and it's been rewarding," said...
Every 30 minutes, a child is born who will develop a mitochondrial disease by age 10. But, We All Have Mitochondria. Mitochondria exist in nearly every cell of the human body. It's responsible for creating 90% of the energy you need to sustain life and support organ function. However, malfunction does happen. When mitochondria cannot convert food and oxygen into life-sustaining energy, cell injury and even cell death follow. When this process is repeated throughout the body, organ systems begin...
It is our thoughts and attitudes that determine whether we are happy or upset. Our society has led us to believe that it is people and conditions outside of ourselves that determine our state of mind. Will we be happy or upset? Will you have a good day or a bad day? Most of us have experienced letting another person or even the weather decide if we will be peaceful and happy, or if we will be upset. Many of us who have been on diets have even given our power away to scales to decide for us whether we are happy or depressed. We sometimes choose...
Here are some more interesting facts about our K9 companions. Did you know…”that K9’s have color vision…that’s right!, it’s true. However, it’s limited to blue-violet, yellow-green spectrum, and shades of gray. Blue and yellow are very clear to our K9 friends. (Martin and Martin) Did you know…”that K9’s have a wider field of view compared to us. Canines have a 245 degree field while people have 180 degree field, therefore their peripheral vision is much better. However, their depth perception is more limited in dogs. They also can see well i...
Last time you read this column, we were talking about emotional health. It is a critical part of your health and happiness. Emotional and physical health are inseparable. There are 5 perspectives that can help. As already discussed, the first is to recognize and address stress in your life. The second perspective is your attitude; choose to focus on the positive. Today is about social connections. Social Connections are essential to your physical, mental and emotional health. This includes your partner, family, friends and community. The...
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed a single positive measles test of a Tennessee resident who recently travelled internationally, spent time in Kentucky during the infectious period, and is now recovering from the virus. TDH has not identified additional positive measles cases in Tennessee, and no additional details are available about Tennessee’s positive measles case. The measles virus can spread through the air when an infected person speaks, coughs or sneezes. Measles symptoms can include fever, headache, and generally not f...
September is Sepsis Awareness Month and September 13 is World Sepsis Day. These global events aim to raise awareness and save lives, and Maury Regional Health (MRH) is participating to spread awareness with a campaign to #StopSepsis in southern Middle Tennessee. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), sepsis affects millions of people worldwide each year, and approximately one in five deaths globally were associated with it in 2020, calling for an opportunity for greater awareness....
This National Preparedness Month, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) will provide 300 Emergency Go-Kits to Tennesseans who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, and have low vision. While the keys to effective disaster preparedness apply to all of us, people with access and functional needs or disabilities should approach preparedness planning with additional considerations. "For hundreds of thousands of Tennesseans, preparing for, resp...
Your emotional health is a critical part of your health and happiness. Emotional and physical health are inseparable. There are 5 perspectives that can help you evaluate and improve your emotional health. One of these is stress. This article should have preceded the last one written about “Attitude”, but it did not. So it is here now. Stress is your body’s response to any demand for change. Stress can be physical or emotional, it can be positive or negative. How you interpret an event in your life depends on your perceptions and expec...
Researchers from Qilu Hospital of Shandong University conducted a review that shows a link between plant-based diets and better long-term health outcomes, particularly related to obesity. The research highlights that a plant-based diet offers an effective approach to weight control and enhancing diet quality to prevent and manage metabolic disorders. While full veganism may not be necessary, the study demonstrates that simply eating more vegetables can have a significant impact on health outcomes. Their analysis, published in Frontiers in...
Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) are recognizing September 2024 as National Preparedness Month with a special emphasis on enhancing emergency preparedness for the deaf, hard of hearing, blind, and low vision communities. This initiative underscores Tennessee’s commitment to ensuring that all Tennesseans have the tools and resources necessary to stay safe and informed during emergencies and disasters. “We are committed to ensuring that every Tennessean has the information and resources they need to be pre...
The South Central Human Resource Agency, (931) 796-4825, announced that the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture COMMODITIES will be distributed on September 17, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., to eligible area residents on a first come, first serve basis. The distribution will be held at Memorial Park’s Community Building at 115 Smith Avenue....
Scientific research has yet to produce a magic pill that can guarantee a longer, more meaning life. A regular dose of fitness, however, comes close to that wonder drug that so many have only dreamed of. If administered correctly, exercise prescriptions promises numerous life-altering benefits. And just think! When was the last time you took a prescription that didn’t cost much, had only good side effects, and also was fun and social? Many drug prescriptions require another medication to counteract the side effects of the initial treatment. A f...
Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC) has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain - MI Registry Gold Performance Achievement Award for 2024. MRMC is one of only 61 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that over 800,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. A heart attack occurs when a blood clot in a coronary artery partially or completely blocks blood flow to the heart muscle. Treatment guidelines include administering aspirin upon arrival and discharge, timely r...
Flushing unused medicines down the toilet floods our waterways with poison. Imagine all the side effects of every prescription drug used by Lewis County citizens coming into contact with you and your children. It's a truly scary thought. The Sheriff's Department on Swan Avenue has the solution. Just inside the door, on the left, there is a large, black lock-box, where you can bring as much as you need to dispose of safely. Consistently, the company transports the disposals to a safe location where they can be burned and permanently destroyed. "...
