Ready yourself for summer with Chattanooga's health and beauty experts

Whether you're wanting to be fit and ready for a summer vacation, or just feel better and have some peace of mind, Chattanooga is home to a great host of health and beauty professionals that aim to help you achieve your goals.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 in 10 adults in the United States suffers from some form of depression-that's 10% of the adult population, or an estimated 24M people. The diagnosis of depression is still growing at an alarming rate with a recent Harvard study reporting 20 percent more patients diagnosed with depression each year.

Sadhguru, a world-renowned yogi and the founder of the Isha Institute of Inner-sciences, a destination for classical yoga and meditation retreats in McMinnville, Tenn., sheds light on depression.

According to Sadhguru, it is not the situations you face in your life that cause depression, but the expectations that you hold that cause you to spiral downward.

"We need to understand what depression is. Now, what is a 'low'? What is it that happens within you? Fundamentally, you expected something to happen and it did not happen," Sadhguru explains plainly.

"In yoga, depression is handled at the level of the body, mind and the energies. If the necessary balance and vibrancy is brought about in the physical, mental and energy bodies, to be blissful is very natural."

Sadhguru is a world-renowned yogi and the founder of Isha Foundation, a nonprofit public service organization offering the benefits of classical yoga to over 7 million people over the last 35 years. The Isha Institute of Inner-sciences is a world class destination for classical yoga and meditation situated ~1hr from Chattanooga in Tennessee's spectacular Upper Cumberland. The Isha Institute features two distinctive meditation halls offering over 50,000 square feet of tranquil, vibrant space dedicated especially for yoga and meditation.

Inner Engineering is brought to you by Isha Foundation. Isha Foundation is a non-profit, 100 percent volunteer-run organization which aims to bring wellbeing to all through yoga and meditation. For more information on Inner Engineering visit InnerEngineering.com, or call 1-877-831-2705.

Watching a family member suffer with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is not an easy thing to do. However, seniors living with COPD can greatly benefit from having a caregiver who is knowledgeable about the disease and how to treat it.

5 Star Home Care's owner, Kenny Higdon, believes that, "Getting patients with COPD back to a functional quality of life is absolutely doable. Part of that is staying in the mind-set that caregivers can help."

5 Star provides assistance to Tennesseans living with a disability or recovering from an injury, illness or age-related need. This includes seniors who struggle to breathe because of COPD, a condition of emphysema and chronic bronchitis usually caused by smoking or other long-term exposure to lung irritants such as air pollution, chemical fumes or dust. The progressive disease is the third leading cause of death in the United States, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Severe COPD may prevent someone from doing basic activities like walking, cooking or taking care of oneself.

There are also very big benefits to having a second person attend doctor's appointments. A caregiver can be a second set of ears, ask questions that may not be thought of, and take notes to refer back to later.

Higdon started 5 Star Home Care in 2007 after his own mother took on the responsibility to care for his grandmother. 5 Star carefully screens caregivers before hiring them and connects them with clients across Tennessee. For families who are concerned about the health and safety of their loved one, reach out to 5 Star Home Care at 423-893-8181.

Choosing the right treatment or technology for cosmetic improvement can be downright vexing. Dr. Chad Deal and the team at Southern Surgical Arts have the tools and the time to help clients find the best solution for them.

"In the world of cosmetic surgery and enhancements, energy based technologies have transformed our practices, and overhauled the industry dramatically," Dr. Deal said. "They have given us more non-invasive treatment options than ever before. And the advancements are ongoing."

Southern Surgical Arts offers a full array of the most effective and broad energy-based technologies. When visiting a practice, take the initiative to ask questions and get the information you need in order to make informed decisions. For more information on energy-based cosmetic technologies and to view the Before and After Gallery, visit southernsurgicalarts.com.

Complete Eye Care is committed to providing the latest technological advances and current eye wear to its patients. The Optical Shop at Complete Eye Care has yet another great brand under its belt as the new line of Adidas prescription sunglasses hits the shelves.

"These sunglasses are built for performance, and we can do them with any prescription," assured Rachel Ridge, LDO with Complete Eye Care. "Customers using them have noticed they perform better in their sports and have reduced eye fatigue thanks to the protection from glare and bright sunlight."

The Adidas sunglasses offer three different features or styles including direct glazing, which offers the largest field of vision from every angle, the adapter, which gives a wide range of vision and prescription options, and the clip-in, which is a very versatile prescription allowing customers to quickly change lenses.

For more information about Complete Eye Care's services and selection or to schedule an appointment, call 423-332-8222or visit completeeyecare.org.

Selecting a hearing aid and hearing instrument provider can be a challenging feat. Public advertising is often confusing and contradictory for consumers. Being educated about modern hearing healthcare and hearing instruments allows you to make a more informed decision that will likely result in better outcomes.

The true difference between an audiologist and a dispenser is education. When assessing, diagnosing, intervening, and treating hearing dysfunction and tinnitus, an audiologist has more training and expertise in this field of healthcare. When wanting the best services and treatment available to ensure the best quality of life, an audiologist has the more extensive training, knowledge, understanding, and experience, and those at Johnson Audiology have a great team ready to help.

How would you feel if you learned you invested in a product that was out-of-date, obsolete, or simplified, before being sold as new to you? Unfortunately this kind of practice occurs every day in the world of high-pressure, discount-oriented hearing aid sales centers.

To learn more about the services offered at Johnson Audiology, visit johnsonaudiology.com. To set up an appointment, use the contact form on the website or call the office's 1618 Gunbarrel Road location at 423-933-3623 or its 105 W. Main St., Cartersville, Ga. location at 770-334-3062.

Xerostomia, otherwise known as dry mouth, can create real dental dilemmas for many patients. Drs. Robert and Mandy Shearer at Soddy Daisy Smiles and their team have some information to help find a solution.

"Dry mouth usually occurs when the production of saliva slows down," Dr. Mandy explained.

Common symptoms include a sticky, dry feeling in the mouth, frequent thirst, sores in the mouth or cracked lips, a dry feeling in the throat and even a burning or tingling sensation around the tonge.

"Drier conditions can result in difficulty speaking, sore throat and constant thirst. In persistent cases, it can also lead to bad breath," Dr. Mandy added. "If you have any questions, symptoms or concerns, it's best to reach out to your dentist right away."

Drs. Mandy and Robert Shearer meet with clients to address their dental work, and recommend a variety of dentistry options that will be the best fit for each client. For more information about Soddy-Daisy Smiles and their services, visit soddydaisysmiles.com or call the office at 423-332-5275 to schedule an appointment.

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