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Signs Your Child Might Need to See a Dietitian
As parents, grandparents, and even as dinner guests in homes with children, we’ve heard those familiar words at mealtime: “I don’t like it!” You may even remember saying those words yourself as a child. Most kids grow out of this phase, expanding their palates and developing a taste for healthier foods. However, some children struggle…
Obesity: What It Is and How You Can Maintain a Healthy Weight After 50
September is Obesity Awareness Month, making it a great time to spotlight one of the leading health issues in the U.S. Obesity affects people of all ages, from children to adults, and can seriously impact your health. As we age, managing our weight becomes more challenging as our bodies slow down and burn calories less…
Does Hydration Support Healthy Aging?
Discover how staying well-hydrated can support graceful aging. You probably already know that our bodies are mostly water. Water supports nearly every bodily function, and without it, our bodies can’t function at their best. More importantly, as we age, the role of hydration becomes even more significant, impacting different aspects of our health and wellness.…
It’s National Nutrition Month!
We are excited to see the month of March arrive. Did you know that March is known as NationalNutrition Month? That’s right, there is a month dedicated to nutrition, and as a dietitian, I amready to celebrate. Nutrition is not one-size-fits-all, it is an individual plan that is designed with you in mind. We allhave…
Welcome to our Aging Through Wellness Blog
What are the benefits of group classes as we age? Everyone knows the physical benefits of group classes. A person that exercises in group classes regularly gets stronger, more flexible, and healthier. But are there any hidden benefits? Of course, there are! As we get older, group classes actually become even more beneficial. …
Health at Every Size – Understanding the HAES Movement
As a woman who has been living in a fuller size body for about ten years, I began to question the theory that smaller is better. As a young woman I never worried about my weight, but once I saw the number on the scale climb, my perspective changed. Just like the numbers did. Last…
7-Years of Growing – what I’ve learned
Well, here we are, May 2022, and it has been a journey for this small business the last seven years. I never thought that after seven years, I would be writing a blog/newsletter like this one. Some of you who are taking the time to read this, have been with me and Restoring Bodies for…
Let’s Celebrate Food & Nutrition
Can you believe it? March is knocking at the front door and if you open it, there it is. March is an exciting month. For some it means new life is emerging and the sun doesn’t set as early in the evening. For me as a Dietitian, it means the month that nutrition and healthy…
Dietetics graduate Tammie S. Brown is living her best life now at 52
Earning her bachelor’s at age 49, Brown is busy aging gracefully and helping others to do the same. Tammie Brown (’18) knows a thing or two about aging gracefully. At the age of 44, when some people start occasionally thinking about preparing for retirement, Brown was enrolling as a freshman in Lipscomb University’s dietetics program. Twenty…
School of Public Health Graduate Continues to Serve Her Community through Nutrition
Published on November 30, 2020 by Sarah Waller Tammie Brown graduates from Samford’s dietetic internship and Master of Public Health programs, finishing a seven-year journey of pursuing a bachelor’s and master’s degree after 20 years in the U.S. Army. Now, she plans to pour her education back into her business, which offers fitness and…