Migraine
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- Written by: Denise Smaglinski, DC, Life Expressions Chiropractic
When the word “Migraine” is mentioned, you have either experienced one or know someone who has. Statistics show that the Migraine is the 3rd most prevalent illness in the world and 8th most disabling. Migraine is an extraordinarily 
prevalent neurological disease, affecting 38 million men, women and children in the United States. Currently, 18% of American women, 6% of men, and 10% of children suffer from the Migraine. Migraine is usually pulsating on one side of the face that continues to reoccur. Attacks are often accompanied by one or more of the following: visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, extreme sensitivity to sound, light, touch and smell, and tingling or numbness in the extremities or face which can last anywhere between 4-72i hours. Current suggestive migraine treatments according to the American Migraine Foundation areii:
Soggy Bottom Running Weekend
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- Written by: Amanda Jerman
And then there were 3! With its inaugural year the Soggy Bottom weekend had many accomplishments and challenges that will be remembered for a life time. We first want to congratulate Jeff Jones from Nixa, MO, Rebecca Johannes from Pillager, MN and Jeff Stafford from Clarksville, TN who were the only 3 to finish the Soggy Bottom 100 Miler. The Soggy Bottom course proved to be one of the most challenging courses in the US, pushing participants to the limits. The 
epic Soggy Bottom course took folks up and down hills, through water, and on ridge lines.
Nutrition for Endurance
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- Written by: Jason Bauer, Director of Food & Nutrition for Cox Health & Avid Ultra Runner
There are a number of things that can cause a person to DNF, DID NOT FINISH, in an ultra; inadequate training, an injury, not ready for the mental toughness that is essential and poor nutrition. Even though several of those reasons 
can happen all at once, the number one thing that causes people to DNF is poor intake of nutrients. When our bodies are fueled correctly, we are capable of amazing things; the trick however is knowing what to eat and when to eat it.
2016 Azalea Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
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- Written by: Amanda Jerman
The Garden’s at Woodfield has drastically changed over the past few year because of your support. Through your support and a group of hard working volunteers, the Garden’s at Woodfield is well on its way becoming the botanical
gardens that was just a vision when the Azalea Association was formed. If you have been a participant every year I am sure you have seen the progress over the years. The park provides a beautiful escape for Nixa and surrounding residents, but I think most importantly the school’s are using the park more and more each year for outdoor classrooms. The Azalea run is one of the Associations main forms of funding. The Garden’s at Woodfield is a Nixa Park that is funded through donations and fundraisers. Everything planted is done so through volunteers.