Category: Wellness

Physical, Wellness

Gamma Knife Perfexion™ at Archbold
: How Noninvasive Brain Surgery Changed Dorothy Gay’s Life

With the ability to deliver a non-invasive but highly accurate therapeutic dose of radiation to the brain with Gamma Knife, Archbold Memorial Hospital has transformed treatment for patients across the region with brain disorders and cancer metastases (cancer that has traveled to the brain from elsewhere in the body) for the last 12 years. Using the state-of-the-art radiosurgery equipment, Archbold’s Gamma Knife team has successfully … Continue reading Gamma Knife Perfexion™ at Archbold
: How Noninvasive Brain Surgery Changed Dorothy Gay’s Life

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Outdoors, Physical, Wellness

Toxic Water: Flint’s Crisis Could be South Georgia’s if we are Not Careful

When you think of toxic water, what is the first thing that comes to mind? If you’re like most Americans, the first thing that you will think of is the city of Flint, Michigan. The city is in a water crisis due to poor decisions made by city and state management. What’s in the Water? THM: A chlorine byproduct that is used to decontaminate toxic … Continue reading Toxic Water: Flint’s Crisis Could be South Georgia’s if we are Not Careful

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Lifestyle, Mental, Wellness

5 Ways to Make a Woman’s Life Simpler

Schedule your week in advance Life gets hectic and it’s better to have things planned than not planned. Try to start planning on Saturday or Sunday, when you’re not too busy. Preferably in your down time, when you’re feeling relaxed. Wind down at least 1 hour to 1 ½ hours before you intend on going to sleep. In this time, wash off all your makeup … Continue reading 5 Ways to Make a Woman’s Life Simpler

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Lifestyle, Outdoors, Physical, Wellness

Sunscreen for the Summer

The higher the better, right? That’s not the case for sunscreens’ SPFs.  Summertime is in full swing, which means lots and lots of sun. With all this sun comes the sun exposure with it and the need to keep your skin protected. Theoretically, applying sunscreen with a higher SPF would enable a person to expose their skin for a longer duration of time. Although, theory … Continue reading Sunscreen for the Summer

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Fitness, Wellness

Burnt out on your fitness routine? Light up a different Fire.

For the past nine years, I have been an avid long distance runner. I ran competitively in high school and three of four years during my time at Valdosta State University. I competed in 5K’s to full marathons and every distance in between. I ran in extreme heat and snow. I also ran on holidays, which usually involved some sort of costume. Besides my sophomore … Continue reading Burnt out on your fitness routine? Light up a different Fire.

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