HERE'S TO YOUR HEALTH: DAVES STORY PART V
Friday, May 18 2012
The week's HTYH is a continuation of Dave's story: I asked an A.A. man to be my sponsor and after we reviewed the first three steps and said the Third Step prayer together, I started on my 4th Step inventory list. He wrote fear at the top of the... Read more...
A HEALTHY DAY: EBB AND FLOW
Friday, May 18 2012
Ancient peoples closely observed and interacted with the rhythms of their immediate environment. The sun rose in the East and set in the West. Day followed night, and approximately 12 hours later night followed day. The seasons progressed through a... Read more...
HERE'S TO YOUR HEALTH: DAVES STORY PART IV
Friday, May 04 2012
This weeks HTYH is a continuation of Dave's story: My counselor asked me, "David where are you right now?" "I'm sitting in a treatment center," I answered, "Because I tried to kill myself." "Where's your mother right now?" she asked. "She's... Read more...
A HEALTTHY DAY: THE NEXT TEN YEARS
Friday, May 04 2012
THE NEXT TEN YEARS What does the future hold in store? None of us can know with certainty, although some predictions are possible. Stock market indexes will rise. Then they'll fall. Then everyone will hope that the indexes will rise again. Hemlines... Read more...
HERE'S TO YOUR HEALTH: DAVES STORY PART III
Friday, April 20 2012
This week's HTYH is a continuation of Dave's story: We lived on a farm outside of Raleigh, North Carolina. We raised pigs and chickens and the feed came in large white cloth bags with strawberries, flowers, and green stems printed on them. My mother... Read more...
A HEALTHY DAY: CAN WORK BE RELAXING?
Friday, April 20 2012
CAN WORK BE RELAXING? Not too many people would agree that "oh, yeah, my work is relaxing". For most of us, work involves plenty of stress. If we're in customer service, there's always a seemingly never-ending stream of customers with an abundance... Read more...
HERE'S TO YOUR HEALTH: DAVES STORY PART II
Friday, April 06 2012
This week's HTYH is a continuation of Dave's story: I suffered from a hundred forms of fear, fear of being less than others, fear of financial insecurity, fear of what my peers thought, fear of the police, fear of the IRS, fear of my wife's lawyer,... Read more...
A HEALTHY DAY: TRIGGER POINTS & PAIN
Friday, April 06 2012
Trigger points are persistent, localized muscle spasms that can cause a great deal of pain.1,2,3 Trigger points alone may be responsible for many cases of neck pain, upper back pain, and lower back pain. This relationship is fairly common knowledge... Read more...
HERE'S TO YOUR HEALTH: DAVES STORY PART I
Friday, March 23 2012
This week's HTYH is the beginning of Dave's story: The age of miracles has not passed, they're happening all around us and if you like happy endings you're in the right place. AA is full of happy endings. There are, of course, a few sad songs about... Read more...
A HEALTHY DAY: MAN & MACHINE
Friday, March 23 2012
Man and Machine Is a computer like a human brain or is a human brain like a computer? When machines allow us to extend our abilities, are we enhancing our humanness or becoming more machine-like? What are the meaningful distinctions between humans... Read more...

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GOOD ORAL HEALTH COULD KEEP YOUR HEART BEATING LONGER
Written by The Waynedale News Staff   
Friday, August 12 2011
Do regular brushing, flossing and professional dental cleanings help prevent heart disease? The answer is yes, and a recent study by the University of Rochester's Center for Oral Biology details how some of the bacteria that cause cavities, called Streptococcus mutans, are able to damage the heart."This groundbreaking study, which explains how specific bacteria present in the mouth can migrate into the bloodstream and lodge in heart tissue, further validates the decision we made several years a ... Read more...
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HOME COUNTRY
Written by The Waynedale News Staff   
Friday, August 12 2011
Like a doctor removing something important, Herb Collins gently peeled the wrapper back from the root ball and tenderly placed the baby tree in the hole. Then he stood and walked around it to see which way he should align it. Actually, looks pretty good just the way it is. So he took his bucket of mixed sand and compost and began sprinkling it down onto the roots and then packing it in gently with his fist. Every few minutes he'd stop and read the directions again. When he ordered the tree, th ... Read more...
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HOW DO I AVOID DIABETES?
Written by Kingston Residence   
Friday, August 12 2011
Over 23 million people in the United States have diabetes and as our waistlines continue to grow, so do the number of people affected. Diabetes is the main cause of kidney failure, limb amputation, and new-onset blindness in American adults. People with diabetes are also two to four times more likely than people without diabetes to develop heart disease. Today's article is dedicated to tips on how to prevent getting diabetes. It is never too late to start! Simple changes can help you avoid heal ... Read more...
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HERE'S TO YOUR HEALTH
Written by John Barleycorn   
Friday, July 29 2011
This week's HTYH is a continuation of a medical doctor's story: Whenever I sponsor somebody, I strongly suggest that they join a group that studies the book, "Alcoholics Anonymous." I attend five AA meetings a week and one of them is a Big Book Study Group. Three years ago, I expanded my AA work inside the Prison system. I work with those men four days a week setting up meetings and teaching inmates how to run meetings, especially Big Book study meetings so they can learn about AA's design for l ... Read more...
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A HEALTHY DAY
Written by James Nill   
Friday, July 29 2011
A HEALTHY DAYEat more vegetables. Stress less. Take the kids out to the park more often. You may already have a long list of resolutions. This year, honor your spine, too.With the help of your doctor of chiropractic, these simple steps can promote a healthier back. Consider replacing your pillow or mattress. Do you wake up with aches and pains? It could be time to purchase a new mattress or pillow. The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) recommends finding a mattress that evenly supports your whole bod ... Read more...
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KINGSTON DANCES TO END ACHES AND PAINS
Friday, July 15 2011
KINGSTON DANCES TO END ACHES AND PAINSKingston HealthCare hosted its 18th Annual Dinner Dance on Monday, July 11th at Mount Calvary Church Family Life Center, 1819 Reservation Drive. Proceeds from each ticket sold went toward the Arthritis Foundation. Doors opened at 4:30 p.m., dinner was served at 5:00 p.m. and dancing with Music Express began at 6:00 p.m. lasting until 9:00 p.m. Presale ticket prices were sold at $5.00 each with $2.00 from each ticket going to benefit the annual Arthritis Jingle Bell Run. Barb Richards, program ... Read more...
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