Contrary to popular belief, there is a real and ongoing challenge to meet the needs of our disabled military veterans. A growing number of these veterans and their families are struggling to remain independent, and many have already fallen into our homeless population. No one is more aware of this critical issue than Master Sergeant (Retired) Patricia Baisden, CEO of Southern Crescent Veteran Services, Inc. No stranger to the plight of so many military veterans, Baisden recalls her own father, a veteran, and his struggles with adequate housing and homelessness. “These memories inspired me to do all I can do...
Help Growing Athletes Avoid Muscle Cramps
Muscle cramps can occur anywhere on the body but typically target the lower extremities, like calves or feet. In a growing athlete, muscle cramps are often the result of dehydration and improper stretching or warmups. “Muscle cramps are involuntary contractions of the muscles that can occur at any time, interrupting a workout or game in the blink of an eye,” says Lindsey Ream, MEd, LAT, ATC, Athletic Training Manager in the Children’s Sports Medicine Program. “They may also be caused by extended periods of exercise, general overuse or fatigue, dehydration or muscle strain.” These tips from the sports medicine team...
Welcome to Spring!
David Owiredu, PharmD, Moye’s Pharmacy Spring not only brings about the blooming of fresh flowers and later evenings full of sunshine. Spring also brings about pollination and the production of local honey. The widespread transfer of pollen ignites sinus issues and allergies for several people, but who knew that the making of honey could help remedy these seasonal symptoms many of us suffer from? Not much research was initially made on the connection between honey and allergic rhinitis, which is often referred to as AR. But recent research conducted by the National Institute of Health found when subjects with AR...
A Song Worth Sharing (Again)
The immediate impression one gets from David Ellis is that of a man at peace, and for someone who wakes up every day to do what he loves, it is easy to see why. For nearly forty years Ellis has been an active member of Henry County’s music scene, both as a performer and as an educator, but it has only been within the last ten years that Ellis began pursuing music as a full-time vocation. Prior to his full-time music career, Ellis worked in the transportation industry and before that, retail. The turning point came in 2009 when Ellis...
Raising Spring Chickens
Raising chickens for backyard, free-range eggs is a fun and rewarding experience for the whole family. Not only do you get to enjoy fresh eggs every day, but you also get the added benefit of having a backyard pet that is easy to care for. In this article, I will share my experience raising chickens and provide tips on how to get started. I live in McDonough, and I have been raising backyard chickens for the past four years. To get started, you need to decide how you will house your chickens when they are fully grown. Whether that is...
Strickland Smothered Steak Family Recipe
T&T Meats shares a favorite family recipe that’s also popular with customers Angie Dixon has been enjoying her family’s smothered steak ever since she was a little girl, and her mother came up with the delicious recipe. It quickly became a favorite that had everyone rushing to the dinner table. “When I married, it became a staple on my dinner table,” shares Dixon. “Raising two sons, believe me, there were no leftovers. If so, it was a midnight snack for one of them.” With both boys now grown, Dixon recalls how one son would get requests from his college roommates...