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Sherri Gallagher: Dog Trainer and Author

March 26, 2014 by Derinda Babcock

Sherri Gallagher: Utilizing her expertise in novels For 13 years, Gallagher has been training and using her German shepherds for search and rescue (SAR) missions for children, dementia patients, disoriented hunters or hikers, and even potential suicide victims. Sherri Gallagher has served the body of Christ for since 1998 doing canine search and rescue. She has been a Boy Scout merit badge counselor for since 1999, and her son is an Eagle Scout. She brings the authenticity of this experience to her writing. Sherri, tell us about your dog training experience. When I was growing up my parents bred German …

Monitoring Bioidentical Hormone Replacement (BHRT)

March 19, 2014 by Derinda Babcock

Shannon Bock Monitors BHRT Optimization Shannon’s Credentials BS Kinesiology, CU Boulder Certified Massage Therapist, Boulder College of Massage Therapy Eleven years practice in neuromuscular therapy Physician Assistant-Certified at Red Rocks Community College Masters in medical science, St. Francis University Gunn Certified IMS Practitioner BHRT training by Dr Neal Rouzier via Worldlink Medical Works at Centeno-Schultz Clinic, Broomfield, CO In the last two posts, Dr. Hanson told us about the study the Centeno-Schultz Clinic recently conducted. Would the optimization of hormone levels produce more stem cells for repair and regeneration? Shannon monitored the patients’ hormone levels and made recommendations to adjust the …

A two part interview with Dr. Ronald Hanson

March 12, 2014 by Derinda Babcock

PART ONE Dr. Ronald W. Hanson Dr Hanson is a Sports Medicine specialist with extensive experience performing regenerative medicine procedures. Dr Hanson lectures and trains physicians in the US and around the world to use musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound for regenerative orthopedic procedures. He is actively involved with sports medicine societies and the International Cellular Medicine Society to develop training programs, guidelines and curricula that promote excellence in both regenerative medicine and MSK ultrasound. Dr Hanson combines many approaches to guide a patient toward healing and restoring function. At the Centeno-Schultz Clinic, this translates into using (and developing) the most advanced regenerative …

CURIOUS GEORGE GOES TO HIGH SCHOOL

March 5, 2014 by Derinda Babcock

CURIOUS GEORGE VISITS ROBERT LOGAN’S HISTORY CLASSES Robert Logan is a history teacher at Durango High School in Durango, Colorado. Several years ago, I attended his class to help with some of the English Language Learners, and it was here I developed an interest in the past. This led to my desire to write historical fiction. When I went to school, history was a subject I endured in order to meet graduation requirements. The other students and I sat in straight rows, faces forward, and listened to an hour of lecture. We had to read chapters in a boring history …

VOLUNTEERING ON A MERCY SHIP

February 26, 2014 by Derinda Babcock

THE DAN AND TIFFANY BERGMAN FAMILY SERVE OTHERS ON AN AFRICAN MERCY SHIP Why did you chose to serve on the Mercy Ship? We were looking for a place to serve together in Africa as a family. With Dan’s medical background, my administrative and teaching background, and the girls as students, Mercy Ships (view the Denver Post article here) was the best fit we found available. We also knew about it because my aunt and uncle had lived on-board a previous ship run by Mercy Ships, The Anastasis, in the 1980s and 1990s. What were your responsibilities? Our roles changed during our …

Trigger Point Therapy: Natural Pain Relief

February 19, 2014 by Derinda Babcock

Overcoming neck, back, and hip pain naturally Five years ago my husband said, “You’re walking funny. You don’t swing your right arm.” Every time we walked together, he was always reminding me to do this. I also noticed that, due to a low grade pain in my right hip, I twisted my body while I walked. Thinking I’d slept wrong or needed a new mattress, I ignored the pain for a long time. Then I noticed I couldn’t lift my right arm easily. That’s when I searched for someone who could reduce or eliminate these problems without using pharmaceuticals. I …

Steve Powell: Sculpey Artist, Aspiring Writer

February 12, 2014 by Derinda Babcock

INTRODUCING STEVE POWELL Steve Powell is the teacher librarian at Durango High School in Durango, Colorado. He coaches knowledge bowl, chess team and speech and debate, sponsors the school’s book club RABID, and co-sponsored the international winning aerospace design team. He is also a talented Sculpey artist and an aspiring writer. Steve, how long have you been creating characters of clay? What inspired you to get started? I have been “playing” with clay all my life. My first piece was a duck pond in 1st grade. My inspiration for creating historical pieces are the great dioramas at the Colorado Historical …

A Spanish Speaker Learns English

February 5, 2014 by Derinda Babcock

Christian Belman: A Spanish Speaker Learns English Christian Belman is a former student. When he enrolled in my English Language Acquisition class (English as a Second Language) as a ninth grader, he didn’t speak English. He stayed with me for two years. Now he is a college Junior majoring in English and Spanish. He is also an aspiring fantasy writer. Christian, what were the most important skills you learned in my classes? Why are they important to you now? One of the most important skills I learned in your class was self-dependence. In high school, many students are not used …

DR. GOWEY: IDENTIFY AND TREAT THE CAUSE

January 29, 2014 by Derinda Babcock

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 …

OVERCOMING PHARMACEUTICAL ADDICITON

January 22, 2014 by Derinda Babcock

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 …