By Leo Wilson Like humans, dogs can suffer from a variety of health problems ranging from intestinal parasites, skin disease and ear infections, eye problems, digestive upset, and dental disease. Knowing a little bit about your dog’s organs and how they function can help you spot those problems. Keep readingContinue Reading
A missing tooth or a broken one can lower your self-esteem, especially if it is in the front of your mouth. Missing teeth make eating a problem, and even dentures do not seem to solve the problem permanently. So, how do you know if you need dental implants or not?Continue Reading
Death is inevitable and can happen to our loved ones at anytime. Our loss comes with pain and can bring up the good memories that we have of our departed loved ones. We can show our love and respect to them with a memorial that we can remember themContinue Reading
There are many people who are very self conscious about their general health. In fact, they ensure they live a totally healthy lifestyle and have regular health checks to ensure there are no issues. However, many of these same people fail to pay as much attention to their dental healthContinue Reading
Article by Jennifer Dawson — photo by Jannis Brandt With over two-thirds of adults in North Carolina either overweight or obese, there is a real need for effective dieting programs here. Local initiatives, such as Eat Smart Move More, encourage weight loss through proven methods of healthy eating and exercise.Continue Reading
Asheville Gallery of Art Invites Area Artists to Submit Work The Asheville Gallery of Art, in the exciting upscale venue at 82 Patton Avenue in Asheville, invites area artists to apply for membership. The Asheville Gallery of Art (AGA) is artists’ cooperative, which exhibits original, two- dimensional worksContinue Reading
by Carol Bjorlie — “The Poet Behind the Cello” Swing a friend’s hand and sing this Burt Bacharach and Hal David tune! “What the world needs now is love, sweet love, It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of What the world needs now is love sweet love,Continue Reading
by Max Hammonds, MD – What’s with the nuts? Why are they so popular? Aren’t they high in fat – which isn’t good for you, right? In 1993, a landmark study demonstrated that the “frequent consumption of nuts in the diet was associated with a reduced risk of ischemic heartContinue Reading
The Last Word by Carol Pearce Bjorlie, Rapid River Magazine Poetry Editor/Columnist – “Poetry is a spell against death.” ~ Richard Eberhart A poet’s job is to be brave and tell the truth. I’ve said this before in my column. When is bravery and truth-telling most difficult? For me, itContinue Reading
