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Archives for January 2014

DR. GOWEY: IDENTIFY AND TREAT THE CAUSE

INTRODUCING DR. BRANDIE GOWEY Dr. Gowey, NMD (Dr. B) is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor who specializes in identifying and treating causes of disease, in particular hormonal disorders, gut issues, and pre-cancerous conditions.  She is also founder of Naturopaths International, a 501c3 humanitarian organization. Her goal is to offer affordable naturopathic medical care to any patient in need while at the same time innovating new treatments for diseases and conditions. She is passionate about affordable medical care, and uses all proceeds from the sales of her products and books to both promote the medicine she loves, and to work towards building a hospital with …

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OVERCOMING PHARMACEUTICAL ADDICITON

The Addiction Battle Kelley Calder, tell us the process that led to your addiction to pain medications and other pharmaceuticals. I truly didn’t know I had an addiction. On-the-job work injuries caused me to have 5 hand surgeries, multiple epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, and nerve burns for pain in my spine.  My doctors did everything they knew to help me, which meant I was put on pharmaceuticals.  Nothing seemed to last long, and when physical issues intensified and I reacted negatively to the medication, they would try a different prescription. The nerve burns just made me hurt worse. I couldn’t function …

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Tammy Osborn: Serving with Grace

Tammy please tell us about yourself. I am a 38 year old follower of Jesus Christ.  I was a special education teacher before deciding to be a stay home mom.  I have been married for over 10 years and have 2 amazing children.  My son, Hunter is 6 and my daughter, Brooklyn is 4.  I am a breast cancer survivor, and every day I try to live a  life full of gratitude. What is WeServe, and how did you get involved? Weserve is an outreach program set up by Grace Church in Durango, Colorado, to help others in need. There …

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At home education with Courtney Smith

Introducing Courtney Smith When Courtney Smith graduated in 1998, she was a member of the National Honor Society and the National Art Honor Society. She was also valedictorian of her class. She won a scholarship to Regis University,  where she graduated with majors in math, chemistry, and computer science. She earned a visual arts minor. After Courtney graduated from Regis, she taught college prep chemistry at a private high school. She is currently a nationally certified athletic trainer, First Aid & CPR instructor, and a homeschooling mom of five. What was the deciding factor that caused you and your husband to …

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