Practicing Mindfulness: Be Present in this Moment

Practicing Mindfulness: Be Present in this Moment

“Mindfulness helps you go home to the present.” – Thich Nhat Hanh  While there are formal courses in mindfulness, it is a moment-to-moment practice. Even the awareness of when we are not mindful allows us to come back to the present moment. Practicing mindfulness...
Start Gardening This Fall

Start Gardening This Fall

The smell of tomatoes ripening on the vine, the sound of a hummingbird zooming past, and the sight of an early morning summer sky are just a few of the pleasures gardening offers. Add to that list the anti-inflammatory effects of fresh vegetables and the myriad health...
What is Narrative Healthcare?

What is Narrative Healthcare?

On June 11, we will be hosting a virtual class, “The Power of Your Story” with Anthony Layman.  Mr. Layman is in the process of getting his Masters through Lenoir Rhyne University in the developing field of Narrative Medicine. As this is a relatively new discipline,...
Budgeting for Health and Resilience

Budgeting for Health and Resilience

An Interview about budgeting for health with OnTrack WNC and IFMA Health Coach, Ariana Figueroa, NBC-HWC.   Money, debt, savings, and retirement: these subjects are not usually discussed directly when meeting with a doctor. Yet we carry our finances with us as we...