Local Interest

Responsible parents create responsible teens
by Lisa Moore
When Wendy G. noticed changes in her 14-year-old daughter’s behavior, she chalked it up to the pressures of starting high school and teenage hormones. But after her once enthusiastic, high-achieving child experienced ongoing depression, mood swings and a drop in grades, she became concerned.
After smelling alcohol on her daughter’s [...]

by Lisa Moore
When back to school shopping this year there is one important item that requires special attention: the backpack. Backpacks that are poorly designed, overloaded or incorrectly worn may cause harmful stress to the entire spine. This growing problem is a source of shoulder, neck and low back pain in school age children.
A study [...]

by Lisa Moore
photo by Dorne Pentes
The colorful, plastic hoop from Wham-O that was a staple of our childhood toy box has evolved into a powerful exercise tool. Hooping, or hoop dance, is a fun, inexpensive fitness trend that provides a ‘well-rounded’ workout for the body, mind and soul.

Gone are the light, flimsy hoops of [...]

Helping Those with Limited Resources Maintain Health

By Lisa Moore
According to government statistics, over 46 million Americans do not have medical insurance due to education, employment or income issues. There are many faces of uninsured: those laid off, self-employed, Cobra coverage has expired or is not affordable, part time workers, recent college grad, returning adult [...]

Astrological Timing for Success – August 2010

Key events this month are the Aug 6-7 Lammas / Lughnasa cross-quarter and the Aug 11-15 Leo waxing crescent aligning in turn with Mercury, Saturn, Venus and Mars. Throughout August the “great benefics,” Venus and Jupiter, shine brightly in the night sky. Venus empowered in home sign Libra [...]

The cosmic highlights this month are Evening Star Venus conjunct the King Star Regulus July 9th, the July 11th Solar Eclipse, Saturn’s fortunate return to Libra July 21 and the July 22-23 Leo Muse Gate.
The July 11th Total Eclipse of the Sun is the most important event of 2010. A solar eclipse is Mother Nature’s most [...]

by Dr. Michael Smith, ND
Childhood obesity has more than tripled over the past 30 years and its effects are staggering. According to the CDC, obese children are more at his risk for cardiovascular disease, bone and joint problems, sleep apnea, diabetes, several types of cancer and poor self-esteem.
Fortunately, there are simple solutions to address weight [...]

by Lisa Moore
photo by Meredith Jones
Beverly McLaughlin, owner of Beverly’s Gourmet Foods, has an important goal in mind.
“I want to feed the localvores, vegetarians and health conscious Charlotteans.”
McLaughlin has been teasing the healthy taste buds of satisfied customers with her vegetarian and vegan prepared foods for several years. She lovingly whips up mouthwatering salads, [...]

Harvest Moon Grille brings country to the city
by Lisa Moore
photo by Meredith Jones
What’s orange, delicious and healthy all over? The Harvest Moon Grille is tempting the taste buds of the uptown crowd with a creative, wallet-friendly menu completely prepared with all natural, local ingredients. Nothing comes out of a box or can; nothing is [...]

Local accounts of near death experiences
by Lisa Moore
Twenty-eight years ago, Anne Archer’s parked car was hit by the speeding truck of a drunk driver who had passed out at the wheel. Her three-year-old daughter miraculously survived the violent crash, but Archer was seriously injured. As she waited to be rescued, she realized she was floating [...]