Spoil yourself Old School. Hops & Habanas steps up as the go-to place for Pints and Cigars in Madison

Sometimes consumers are looking for more than the ordinary, something beyond the basics. With that idea in mind, the owners of Hops and Habanas opened their doors in February 2009 in the Wal-Mart shopping center in Madison, dedicated to bringing a full selection of cigars and beers of interest to the area.

“The focus of our store is to be a source for the imports, the upstart microbrews, and the craft beers. We wanted to bring our customers a selection deeper, wider and richer than they find at a supermarket or convenience store,” said co-owner Trayce Miles. “The expected brands are on our shelves, of course, but the focus of our store is to be a source for the imports, the upstart microbrews and the craft beers that the true hops fans are looking for.” (more…)

Holiday Stress Can Increase the Day-to-Day Dental Grind

As the holidays arrive and smiles widen, another phenomenon also grows among those who succumb to the extra busy schedule — teeth grinding. Dr. Robert Rawdin, a Manhattan dentist specializing in prosthodontics, said he had seen 20 to 25 percent more patients with teeth grinding symptoms in the last year. And in San Diego, Dr. Gerald McCracken said that over the last 18 months his teeth grinding caseload had more than doubled. Both Dr. Rawdin and McCracken blame these findings in part on the current economic climate. (more…)

National Television Becomes Local Reality

In a state where obesity has become an unwelcome mantle, there is a city that is making change real. In the Jackson Metro area, two groups are coming together to make a TV reality a local one.

The YMCA of Metro Jackson and Dr. Wayne Woo of the Diabetes and Endocrine Institute are teaming up and presenting a small group of individuals with the opportunity to participate in a diet and exercise program and see who can be the one who loses the most weight. The participants will receive personal training sessions and have nutrition planned and monitored by Dr. Woo. (more…)

Diabetics Across the Nation are Preparing to Live the Holiday Season, and There are Life Choices to be Made

With holidays approaching, people get excited about taking breaks and spending time with loved ones. Some feel the pressures of preparation. If you have diabetes, you may have bigger decisions to make than the rest of the population.

As holidays arrive, the homes fill with presents and the table tops fill with sugar. While some people are deciding between peppermint and chocolate, diabetics are making a more important lifestyle choice. If you guessed that choice is “do I eat sweets?”, then you are not privy to the entire picture. The diabetic decision is to not change and ignore their condition, or to choose a path of longer life, and a life with a much higher quality. (more…)

Medically Designed Protocol Helps Children Lose Weight While Maintaining Health

The message is clear. The national statistics point in one direction every year. Mississippians are obese and prone to diabetes. Unbelievably, despite growing efforts towards public awareness of the need to make lifestyle changes, there doesn’t seem to be an end to the trend. And the trend is spreading to new age groups.

In recent years the scare of a new epidemic has been growing — childhood diabetes. Adults are no longer the only victims of this disease who are getting attention. Mississippi’s children are becoming part of the trend and they need help. (more…)

Don’t Let Cavities Wear Down Your Dental Plan

By now the story of our health problems in the South is well known. Obesity, heart disease, diabetes all have their way with a large share of our population in Mississippi and across the region. The effects of these diseases start young for many and last for a lifetime, with tragic results.

But what many of us don’t realize is that dental health can also impact overall health, that how well you treat your teeth has a direct effect on how healthy you are in many other ways. At Achord Family Dentistry the focus is on early stage dental treatment and care so that long-term health is maintained and preserved. (more…)

Southern Cooking That’ll Rock Your World

When Chef Zack Athearn, entrepreneur Jason Ishee and bartender, Drew Beatty. joined together to create their new restaurant, the goal was simple: Elevate and enhance familiar Southern flavors, while keeping Southern Hospitality intact. Their creation is called Georgia Blue, and it is one of Madison’s newest and tastiest offerings.

The founders’ beginning concept translates throughout the restaurant, which is located at Colony Crossing in Madison. The interior is comfortable and friendly, welcoming to families and adults of all ages. There’s often live music, and almost always a group of friends out for a night on the town. For Athearn and Ishee, the inviting atmosphere was a must and was part of the concept from the start. (more…)

Many Diabetics, Thyroid Patients and Others with Endocrine-Based Diseases and Conditions Don’t Really Know Their Disease or Treatment Options

It is surprising in today’s world of advanced medicine that so many patients with diabetes, thyroid disease and other endocrine disorders don’t understand their disease or their treatment. While a family physician or OB/GYN is knowledgeable and capable of managing these conditions, patients can better benefit from more specialized attention beyond that offered from a comprehensive, routine exam. Many of these conditions are life long and require a more focused approach that incorporates the ever-changing world of medicine and treatment options. Thus, while primary care providers are highly trained in all areas of medicine, many refer patients to endocrinologists. (more…)

Remedy Weight Loss Enables Patients to Lose Weight & Improve their Lifestyle

The Remedy Diet is a medically supervised, phentermine-based program that decreases your appetite when combined with healthy eating and exercise. Following the initial assessment, a program is designed for each patient that includes a healthy meal plan, a phentermine prescription and an exercise program with milestones and goals unique to each patient. (more…)

With New Technology, Hearing Is Believing

Hearing loss and impairment is traditionally an embarrassing subject. People often have suffered in a figurative and literal silence, reluctant to let anyone know the extent of their condition. Part of the embarrassment came from the affliction and part of it from the cure. Old fashioned hearing aids were simply too cumbersome and glitch prone to appeal to a wide range of patients. Almost everyone has seen a relative or friend struggle with an over-sized hearing aid that screeches with feedback. And many of those who use hearing aids have suffered with common complaints: the “talking in a barrel” feeling; background noise being too loud; and hearing themselves chewing. (more…)