I have been practicing meditation for over 30 years. I started in 1979 when I discovered that meditation was a way to deal with anxiety. Since then, the simple act of closing my eyes and emptying my mind has completely transformed my life! Not only has it helped ...
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4/25/2012
Spring’s Redemption
A darkening day in early May,
Finds me morose and ponderous,
As lightning’s flash then thunder’s crash
Draw nigh midst clouds most ominous.
Within my sheltered alcove sitting,
I note the birds have ceased their flitting
From branch to bush with Spring songs ringi...
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3/12/2012
Call For Nominations & Article Submissions
by Suzannah Tebbe Davis
Homewatch CareGivers Agency Director
Homewatch CareGivers of WNC embraces the Six Dimensions of Wellness Model, developed by the National Wellness Institute. This model proposes that by integrating the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual and occ...
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3/12/2012
Ironic, isn’t it? The more we learn about health and nutrition, the less healthy our country has become. Diabetes and hypertension are on the rise and obesity has outpaced smoking as the #1 cause of preventable death in the US. With 33% of our country obese and, if the trend continues, 43% obesity by 2020, it has never been more important for us to become proactive about our health rath...
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3/12/2012
As vertigo and symptoms of dizziness are one of the top 5 reasons individuals seek medical attention, I feel it is necessary to understand both the symptoms themselves, and what is likely causing them. These frightening and often debilitating symptoms have many potential causes, and proper assessment and diagnosis is essential to treating them effectively.
2/2/2012
“Everyone I’ve dealt with from Homewatch Caregivers is charming, personable, loving and good humored. Ernie and the nurse make me feel very comfortable. Ernie is such a gentleman. His presentation is that of a gentleman. And my caregiver has always been so gentle and loving, always willing to help.” - Nancy age 87.
“You can either have someone here for the money...
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1/31/2012
ASHEVILLE - Dr. Mark L. Hoch, MD
Bones are living tissues that support our body structure and enable us with the help of our nerves and muscles to move. Our bodies, when healthy, are constantly remodeling our bones to keep them strong and flexible and in tune with our need for this support and healthy movement in the activities of daily living. To be healthy our bones need exe...
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1/31/2012
By Kim Gardner, Elder Abuse Program Coordinator
ASHEVILLE - Every 2.7 minutes, one elderly person is victimized in the United States.
In North Carolina, about 12.9 percent of the population is 65 or older. The senior population of Buncombe, Henderson and Transylvania counties are already higher than the state average (21.4 percent of the population), and the...
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12/29/201
Sleep Practice: A Path to Improving Your Sleep Naturally, by Linda Cammarata
Contemporary science teaches us that sleep is an essential ingredient for maintaining our health. To name just a few reasons: sleep is imperative...
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