Archive for the ‘Health Care’ Category

3 Quick Tips to Stay Sane in the Midst of InsanityMonday, December 13th, 2010

As we all run here, there and yon trying to get all the shopping done, the groceries bought, and checking our list twice to make sure we are not missing anything, I ran across this article giving tips on how to destress this holiday season. According to this RISMEDIA, December 2, 2010 article —According to aRead More

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8 Ways to a Germ Free OfficeMonday, October 4th, 2010

We went from Summer to Winter it seems. There are seven of us in the office and last week all but 2 were sick with the flu. So it got me thinking about how to keep from falling prey to the dreaded flu bug.  Going to Google I found this article on eHow with simple, practical andRead More

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Gardening with AllergiesWednesday, June 2nd, 2010

According to an article from LOWES – Lets Build Something Together web site, The pollen season is here and lasts until the first frost. Short of never going outdoors, here are some things a gardener can do: Plant insect-pollinated plants in your garden. Avoid gardening from 5-10 AM. Pollen levels are usually at their highestRead More

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Brevard NC-Gaia Herbs “Herbal Industry Leader”Thursday, March 25th, 2010

Congratulations to Gaia Herbs receiving the American Herbal Products Association’s “Herbal Industry Leader” award for 2010 presented during the annual member’s meeting on March 11, 2010 at this year’s Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA. Gaia Herbs has helped advancethe understanding of echinacea through research funded by federal Small Business Innovative Research grants; introducedRead More

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5 Ways to Create YOUR Version of the Holidays!Monday, December 14th, 2009

I was reading a RISMEDIA article dated December 10, 2009 talking about creating our own version of the Holiday Season and it struck me so I thought I would share it with you and hope you can relate & benefit.  We all have from time to time experienced the stresses associated with the hustle &Read More

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ZUMBATHON for Cystic Fibrosis in Brevard NCWednesday, November 18th, 2009

The Zumbathon for Cystic Fibrosis is THIS Sat. Nov. 21st at Zero Gravity Skate park from 10 to Noon. Come learn the latest dance/exercise craze while helping fund the cure for cystic fibrosis. CF is a genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system, and just a few years ago, not many kids livedRead More

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Thank you to Great Folks Everywhere!Friday, October 30th, 2009

In this age of instant information – instant gratification – data overload – we at times forget the humanity behind the written word. So I would like to say a simple THANK YOU for following my Blogs. It’s nice to know what interests me also interests some of you. I enjoy connecting with great folksRead More

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Hiking Fitness – 2 Options in BrevardMonday, October 26th, 2009

Keeping physically fit is very important.  We live in a beautiful mountain area that makes the effort to keep one’s body in good condition a pleasure. Envision: Hiking a mountain trail with a running stream alongside. Hiking in one of our county park areas with fabulous waterfalls to enjoy. Transylvania County has over 150 waterfalls.Read More

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Heart Attack? Aspirin Chewed Works Faster!Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Aspirin helps by inhibiting platelets. Only a tiny amount is needed to inhibit all the platelets in the bloodstream; in fact, small amounts are better than high doses. But since the clot grows minute by minute, time is of the essence. To find out how aspirin works fastest, researchers in Texas asked 12 volunteers toRead More

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October-Breast Cancer Awareness In Brevard & BeyondFriday, October 2nd, 2009

As we begin October with Fall in the air and the leaves begin to change to a brilliant array of colors, let us not forget to THINK PINK! According to NBCAM (National Breast Cancer Awareness Month): Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, aside from skin cancer. According toRead More

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