Dance. The very word makes me happy. Imagine a world filled with color, music, and movement. There is place just like that. It’s the world of dancing. For me, dancing isn’t just a hobby or something to do on the weekend, it’s an integral part of who I am and an essential element of my happiness. I began ballet dancing as a young child, but as an adult, my life became more about raising children and taking care of our home. When I returned to the world of dance by joining a ba

Considering that we are turning into a constipated and bloated generation, special care needs to be given to the digestive system. The digestive system is arguably the core of energy and longevity for life. There are not many things which are more frustrating than having to live your life, plagued with the threat of a below par digestive system. The problem can be hard to get rid of, but digestive issues should not be considered a norm, rather they should be considered as a

One of Asheville’s best kept secret is housed in the basement of Harvest House, a recreation center at 205 Kenilworth Road and part of the Asheville Parks and Recreation Department. It offers lots of activities directed toward seniors. At street level the center has a pool room and a large and a small multipurpose rooms. On a lower floor, there are several studio/classrooms; one used for a weaving class, and a huge, complete wood shop. Lastly — and the well kept secret — ther

Your muscular system is what allows your body to make movements. From little movements such as smiling to big moves such as running, muscles are the controlling force of your body. There are some muscles that you can control, such as the biceps, while others work without conscious effort. For instance, the muscles that help you breathe! But there are some people who do not understand the importance of maintaining muscle health and prefer to neglect it until old age. If you

Nestled under a canopy of trees in one of the parking lots at UNC Asheville, the cool breeze belies that it’s late July. And the market is buzzing. “You really need to bring a basket, but I always forget it,” a shopper is overheard saying one Saturday mid-morning at the North Asheville Tailgate Market. “There is nothing like cooking and eating fresh food.” One of the oldest in the area, NATM happens every Saturday from 8 a.m. – noon from early April through late November. You