Wellness Series Part 1: Fight for your health
- Volume 25
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Cover Design Credit:
Scott Southwick
Cover Photography Credit:
Paul Clark
Our 2019 Wellness special issues launch with a look at some of our region’s intriguing health-related offerings — plus, WNC residents offer resolutions on promoting their own health and that of our community.
arts
The legacy of a celebrated UNCA writing and literature professor
“My greater goal was to give people access. To help people communicate,” says Dee James. Listening to other people’s stories promotes empathy and connection, she explains, helping us to understand…DeVotchKa embraces its small-room preferences at The Grey Eagle
Frontman Nick Urata discusses uniting his band and film scoring work, venue selection and Netflix's pesky "Skip Intro" button.Smart Bets: Ben Wallis
The Atlanta-based artist’s illustrations and standup skills will be on display Feb. 3 at Fleetwood's.Theater review: ‘Jeeves at Sea’ by N.C. Stage Company
Jeeves, the competent valet, and his blundering employer Bertie are back for more British farce among the bumbling aristocracy.Smart Bets: Liz Cooper & The Stampede
The Nashville-based psychedelic folk rock trio plays The Mothlight on Jan. 31.
food
Beer Scout: Neighboring microbreweries coexist with Sierra Nevada and Bold Rock
The Blue Ghost and Mills River Brewery teams discuss establishing their brands in the vicinity of famous neighbors.Robert Turner discusses his new book and the Eat Your View movement
Turner believes the agrihood — a community built around a working farm — is a model that will help preserve farmland in Western North Carolina.Small bites: Sanctuary Brewing Co. hosts Puppy Bowl
Sanctuary Brewing Co. hosts its fourth annual Puppy Bowl. Also: Super Bowl chili cook-off at Craft Centric Taproom & Bottle Shop; First Friday Fish Fry; and plenty more.
living
Resolutions: Dr. Lisa Lichtig’s advice is to courageously and honestly get to know yourself
Dr. Lisa Lichtig says the best things she’s done to boost her own health lately are doing yoga with others and paying closer attention to what she feeds her body.Resolutions: Care providers also need to attend to their own health, says Hillary Brown
Steady Collective harm reduction advocate and activist Hillary Brown says her job aiding people who are experiencing drug addiction and other problems can sometimes make it hard to remember to…Resolutions: Ameena Batada intends to disrupt bias in the new year
Racism is a major influence on health, says UNC Asheville associate professor of health and wellness Ameena Batada, and she plans to be more intentional about recognizing and disrupting bias…Resolutions: Alex Suder says keep it simple
Alex Sluder competes in three sports and serves as an assistant baseball coach at North Henderson High School. "Make time for music and dancing, watch what you eat and get…Resolutions: Acupuncturist Aimée Schinasi prescribes chill time, seasonally appropriate eating
Aimée Schinasi, co-owner of The People’s Acupuncture of Asheville, advises patients to avoid raw and cold foods at this time of the year.
movies
Screen scene: Local film news
Erin Derham's new film will makes its world premiere at SXSW, The Grail's Silent Sunday series spotlights rare North Carolina shorts and more.
news
Asheville Archives: Wheelmen take over the streets, 1890-1900
“The bicycle craze is in full force and effect in Asheville right now,” declared the May 12, 1893, edition of the Asheville Daily Citizen.Punching through Parkinson’s
A novel approach to slowing the progression of Parkinson's disease incorporates an unexpected modality — boxing.Local nonprofits tackle social determinants of health
“Health is not just about food: It’s also all of these other things that add into a person’s health and well-being,” explains Ali Casparian, founder of the nonprofit Bounty &…Resolutions: Dr. Garth Davis preaches a plant-based, whole-food diet
“Food is medicine, but it can also be poison,” Dr. Garth Davis warns. “The vast majority of the diseases I treat as a doctor are due to what the person…Area practitioners offer different takes on cause, treatment of leading foot complaint
Conventional and alternative practitioners differ on the causes, treatment and even the best name for common heel pain. But whether they believe the problem should be known as plantar fasciitis…News briefs: Media moves, upcoming local government meetings
Five Citizen Times journalists were among dozens laid off across the company by Gannett Co. Radio station BPR announced a new development director, while Xpress added two new editorial staffers.Asheville City Schools’ worst-in-NC achievement, discipline gaps widen
“Our data tells us that we are doing a disservice to our black students, and you can't say it any plainer than that,” said Shaunda Sandford, chair of the Asheville…Elixir of life: Rural Heritage Museum explores the history of Hot Springs
On Saturday, Feb. 2, the Rural Heritage Museum will open its latest exhibit, A Fountain of Youth in the Southern Highlands: A History of Hot Springs, North Carolina.Green in brief: Duke wins downtown substation OK; local conservationists honored
Located at 252 Patton Ave. and 28 Knoxville Place, the new facility will feature a gas-insulated design that gives it a smaller footprint than a conventional, air-insulated substation. Duke representatives…Council postpones noise ordinance changes over equity concerns
“Don’t just think that this is going to be somebody calling on the phone about a bar down the street or their neighbor next door,” said Council member Keith Young.…
opinion
Letter: Volunteer reading tutors help students thrive
"If you want to make a difference in a child’s life and are looking for a way to give back, please consider becoming a volunteer tutor with Read to Succeed."Locals launch campaign to relieve WNC medical debt
“Until we can rework the health care system in America, this is one important way to relieve the stress and unintended consequences of needing medical care today.”Letter: Stay vigilant to ensure health care system serves citizens
"The population of Western North Carolina will not magically change if and when this sale occurs; we will still have low- and middle-income people with no health insurance who may…On the noise
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