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The Yoga Therapy Difference
With the rapid blooming of yoga everywhere, I am aware of the tremendous good happening. People are ready to breathe. They are ready to stand taller. People are looking for something different. And they are happily taking the responsibility for the way that they feel into their own hands through yoga. However, the fast expansion of yoga has …
Culinary Medicine
Two well-known quotes from Hippocrates drive me in my practice every day. “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” “The natural healing force within each of us is the greatest force in getting well.” I grew up in a family that loves food — all kinds of food! I have learned about different aspects of nutrition throughout my …
Poison Ivy Dermatitis
Each year millions of Americans are affected by an allergic contact dermatitis skin rash related to exposure to poisonous plants. The rash usually presents itself as an intensely itchy, blistering, red, linear or streaky pattern on exposed areas. The rash is often weepy and can become secondarily infected from excessive scratching. There are three plants in our region responsible …
Mission Health Primary Care
The Mission Health Primary Care Network has expanded its staff and its hours. Thanks to the addition of several advanced practitioners, there’s now the availability of urgent care in both Highlands and Cashiers. Patti Wheeler, MD; Thomas Duncan, MD; and Thomas Lindsay, MD, are all part of the primary care staff. In addition to the doctors, you also have the …
1800s Cabin Still Home
In the Winter 2010 issue of Laurel Magazine was an article on page 43 entitled, “1923 Photograph of a Bull Pen Area Bryson Family” and about 23 people were pictured. They were attending a Zachary reunion in Cashiers. Briefly mentioned in the article was the Thomas Hillman Bryson/Sarah Frances Fowler Bryson family’s old log cabin, which had been encompassed in the …
The Emily Dickinson of the Blue Ridge
Many Highlands residents and visitors wax poetic about the beauty of the region, but none do it better than Bess Hines Harkins. She was such an accomplished poetess, she bore three titles: The Emily Dickinson of the Blue Ridge; Bess, the Woods Wanderer (her self-proclaimed nickname), and Highlands’ Poet Laureate. “Singing of the Heart,” her first book written in …
That Bird With the Odd Bill
The Highlands-Cashiers Plateau Audubon Society has received reports of Red Crossbills appearing at feeders in both Highlands and Cashiers. These birds are more often seen in winter, but are not always here as they are an “irruptive” species. That is, they follow their food source and thus their appearance in any area is unpredictable. Their crossed bills, which at first …
Shasta Daisy
This is one of the easiest plants you will ever have the pleasure of planting. Her real name is Leucanthemum x Superbum, “Shasta Leu” is my way of remembering her name, after all, we’re in the South where double names are common place. To remember her proper name, try the phrase ‘Leu, can the mum come out to play? The …
Tee Time in Scotland
Scotland We arrived in Edinburgh and were picked up and driven to St. Andrews by Toms associate Stewart Smith, PGA. He was the Professional at Prestwick, one of the British Open courses, and knows everyone and everything about golf in Scotland. In Scotland, Tom put together a great mix of courses that made both of us very happy. We played …
Cool Creatures of the Night
It’s 7:00 P.M., T minus two hours and counting until sunset. That’s when the bats rouse from their leafy beds and crevices and the nighttime feasting on insects begins. North Carolina Wildlife Diversity Biologist Katherine Caldwell and her team, wildlife technicians Joey Weber and Charles Lawson, have already set up poles and netting at four stations spread over 100 yards of …
A Golfer Goes Gourmet
Despite rumors to the contrary, Brian Stiehler is not plotting world domination. He is, however, a very motivated community member who wants the best for his town. He is currently a member of the Board of Commissioners for Highlands and is a past graduate of Leadership Highlands. Stiehler has been active in the Highlands Chamber of Commerce, the Literacy Council of …
