The Warrior Woman- Saving Teens Through Writing

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Society today is not like it was when we were children.  Kids today are dealing with struggling families, increased drop out rates, teen pregnancy, prescription and street drugs.  There are so many more obstacles on top of the struggles of puberty.  In situations that are negative in a childs life, no matter the age, they tend to find shelter in places and with people that can do more harm than good.  Even though they are raised well, if they suffer from low self esteem, or think they have no purpose in life they become hopeless.  That’s where The Warrior Woman comes in.

The Warrior Woman is a non-profit organization that attempts to bring teens and at-risk youth a means of artistic expression through empowering writing workshops.  Giving them a positive alternative to drugs, alcohol, and the negative situations they face.  The Warrior Woman uses the power of art to express themselves, and their chosen medium is the literary arts.

Adrienne Nadeau, founder and president of The Warrior Woman, is a poet.  Her poems are extremely intense and make you think.  She focuses on the events and situations that we deal with on an everyday basis; and expresses her opinion about them through her writing.  She demonstates the power of writing can be just as powerful as the sword.  She shows you first hand you can express yourself through poetry in a safe and fun manner.  By taking her own frusturations, and her own talent and ability, she is trying to shake up things and hopefully change the lives of our youth through poetic parameters; that is how The Warrior Woman, Inc. was born.

Adrienne noticed that budget cuts through schools are just one of those things we can’t control.  Unfortunately for the kids, the art and music departments are usually the first on the chopping block.  Sure they may not be academically challenging, but art challenges the soul and mind to create and express yourself.  To try to help the schools, The Warrior Woman goes to schools and performs these workshops and does it mostly without compensation to allow the schools have the art which is so important but not hurt their budgets.

The Warrior Woman, Inc. and Adrienne Nadeau are setting up many great events throughout the Tampa Bay area over the next few months to raise funds for her cause.  Those events include: A Writing Camp, and a few open mic nights at clubs around the Tampa Bay area.  Details for all of these events are coming, check their web site for all the details as they arise.

Through great community support from businesses and good samaritans, they give The Warrior Woman a chance to accomplish their goals, spread the word, and help keep this organization alive.  We can’t forget how much one person can make a huge difference, and it starts in the community; and we encourage those who can help to please help: businesses, individuals, the young and old, male and female, the rich and the poor, it doesn’t matter what you are, you can make a difference.  If you can’t donate, volunteer… there isn’t a contribution that is too small, just ask the Warrior Woman and I’m sure they’ll agree.

I personally commend this organization for what they do.  They are bringing art awareness and appreciation to our youth, in an attempt to steer them in the right direction through a positive process.  When the kids create their art be it through literary expression or fine art expression, they will end up with something they can be proud of, which in turn gives them a step in the right direction.  We need more organizations like this in our communities.  The Warrior Woman also has the full support of this magazine, and hopefully anyone that reads this article.  She is what’s right with America!

To find out more, visit their web site at www.thewarriorwoman.org.

Health Beyond Medicine

With all the hype over malpractice suits, and the dangers of taking harsh drugs that tend to worsen effects than reduce them, I have seen a trend of Eastern medicine start to become a popular solution here in America.  This trend is not only successful in achieving true health, but its healthier!

Dr. Scott Paton of Paton Chiropractic and Sports Medicine in Lutz, FL has recently released a book called “Health Beyond Medicine.”  In this book, Dr. Paton explains the importance of a perfect flowing body for health, which starts with the spine.  The spine is the highway to the brain, should something become jammed up if you wish, the brain can not function properly to fix the problem, thus health problems arise.  Having a good inlined and healthy spine may be the key to a productive healthy life.  Best of all, chiropractic means are safe and recommended for infants to the seasoned adults.

Health Beyond Medicine describes for example, that if you simply make an adjustment at the C2 vertebra, it can reduce and eliminate sinus problems over time.  The book tells you about certain shoes and how they can affect the body if they are not properly fitting, or the right shoe for you.  It goes into great detail about our everyday lives and how it can adversely hurt our body,  but through alternative solutions without costly drugs a change of life habits, chiropractic medicine can vastly improve our lives.

The book is full of  success stories and interviews from his actual cases.  On case happened to be my wife and Dr. Patton discovered that she had a serious case of Osteoporosis  through an X-Ray he performed to help her ACL tear.  At 30 this was unheard of, and most doctors would not take her seriously.  Dr. Patton informed her not to take a no for an answer and she convinced her primary care physician to do the bone density test.  To their surprise, she was off the charts, in dangerous waters so to speak with the condition that shocked the doctors.  Had it not been for Dr. Paton she never would have known her bones were like paper, and now she is getting proper treatment.

Dr. Paton is not just your ordinary chiropractic doctor.  Most people don’t take them seriously but this guy you should.  He worked with the Atlanta Hawks, the NBA team and was on the sports medicine team of the 2000 Olympics in Greece.  Dr. Paton teaches other chiropractors in conventions around the USA, sharing his vast knowledge.

This book is a must for anyone that wants to have a better life and not pay high pharmaceutical prices.  There is never a guarantee, and its not suggested by this magazine to give up what you are doing or stop what your doctors are telling you, but in combination with Chiropractic medicines and alternative solutions you may achieve a better result faster.  The goal of every American is to be drug free and living a healthy lifestyle, so why not try something that can help get to that goal.

We highly suggest reading this book, and talking with Dr. Paton himself as he will guide you in the right path.  There is no medication, no pain and is quick and easy.  I been using him for years and I never felt better, when I was told only surgery would fix my problem. 

His book is $19.99 and can be purchased at his web site http://www.patonchiropractic.com/index.php?p=24657

Faith, Hope and Cancer: by Carolyn Swaggerty

When a person hears the word cancer, the first thought that passes through one’s head is death. It’s hard not to think that, because even though the medical advancements with cancer have improved over the years, there is no guarantee anyone will survive. Sometimes, amidst the tragedy, some people throw the negatives away and focus on the positives. That is the case with this one individual; someone who fought the disease and never gave fate the satisfaction of fearing her own mortality.

Thankfully, Carolyn Swaggerty, through the love of her family, positive thinking, early detection, and modern medicine defeated the number one killer among women today: breast cancer. Despite her troubles and chronic weakness from her fight, she selflessly was more concerned about helping others with the same ailment. She decided to help and inspire others through her poems.

Carolyn has written a book of poems called “Faith, Hope and Cancer.” This collection of poems are written by Carolyn, inspired by the situation she was going through. Her will and determination to defeat her cancer brings fourth power in her words as she tells of her struggles through her poems. Her words will make you laugh, cry, and send your heart soaring with compassion. It will make you have a profound, new outlook and respect for anyone who has or has battled cancer.

Carolyn in 2006 copyrighted her poems and made them into a book found on Lulu.com. It sells for $11.46 or you can download it for $6.25. Profits from the sale of this book will be used for a non profit charity of her choice.

Today, she has made herself available to anyone that has cancer and needs some positive reinforcement. She truly believes nobody should go through this alone. If you would like to contact her and see if she can help you, visit her MySpace profile dedicated to the cure of cancer.

www.myspace.com/nellieoo