How To Get Moving, Stay Fit, And Stay MotivatedWhen it comes to staying or getting into good shape, motivation may be hard to come by. As the seasons change so do our motivation to stay in shape. Holiday schedules, cold winter days, and all those convient gadgets that keep us from drudging up the motivation to get in shape or maintain a daily routine of exercise are definite culprits. But we shou read more...

One of the best things about Boone, NC is appalachian regional medical center.  There are a lot of beautiful mountain towns in western north carolina but finding one  with expert medical care can be challenging.  Fortunately boone north carolina has one of the best medical systems in the state.  One of the areas largest employers, [...] read more...

What Are The Top 10 Healthy Foods?Imagine a selection of foods that were delicious, nutritious and good for you - i.e. they reduced your risk of developing diseases. According to several different surveys and sources in North America and Western Europe, the following ten foods are generally considered to be the most healthy. 1) ApplesApples are an excellent source of antioxidants, which combat f read more...

Here’s the way the mountains of north carolina look driving back from tennessee.  Notice all the beautiful white puffy cumulus clouds.  This is what gives the mountains of boone north carolina so much character.   The mountains of boone north carolina are so beautiful in the summer.  The clouds make it so exotic.  The ocean is [...] read more...

Welcome to Boone, North Carolina, the most beautiful place in America!  It is particularly lovely this morning the first day after the summer solstice.  Skies are silky with puffy white clouds.  Temperature at 9:30 in the morning is somewhere in the high sixty’s.  Traffic is light on my 2 minute commute to work in this [...] read more...

Herbalife's Protein SnacksIt is well established that the typical person eating a western-type diet consumes more daily calories than he needs. High-calorie snacks filled with fats and sugars contribute to these extra calories. Protein packed bars, drinks, soups, and nuts are far superior to other snacks because of the inherent differences between protein and sugars and fats.First off, protein is read more...

There are ten things you can do everyday to lead a healthy lifestyle. It will not happen overnight for many people, especially if they have led a lifestyle filled with bad habits such as eating bad foods and not exercising. Following a guideline and learning fun ways to have a healthy lifestyle will help you achieve your goal.  10 Things Needed for a Healthy LifestyleBalanced diet: Eat a bal read more...

As the temperatures rise, your taste buds may start to crave some sweet and juicy treats that can actually boost your health! Instead of reaching for that ice cream pint, why not pick some fresh strawberries or tart blueberries to satisfy your sweet tooth? Bursting with antioxidants and nutrients, these juicy jewels are always under the research spotlight for their countless health benefits. Low read more...

This is a gorgeous valley just north of Boone a few miles in a little area known as Creston of Hwy 88 between West Jefferson, NC and Trade, TN.  The North Fork of the New River parallels Hwy 88 from the state line all the way into West Jeff and forms this lovely valley.  The [...] read more...

Health Benefits for Older AdultsOne of the Healthiest Things You Can Do:Like most people, you've probably heard that physical activity and exercise are good for you. In fact, being physically active on a regular basis is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself. Studies have shown that exercise provides many health benefits and that older adults can gain a lot by staying physically ac read more...

Nothing is better than walking beautiful mountain land with great people.  Here’s to enjoying high country living, cheers! read more...

If you are like me, you're using the wrong method to remove the skin from an avocado.You want to remove as little of the flesh just beneath the skin as possible. The reason is that the largest amount of healthy carotenoids in avocados is in the dark green flesh just below the skin.What are carotenoids? They are the chemical pigments in fruits and vegetables that give them their yellow, orange and read more...

Dad turned 59 this past Sunday so I decided to take him climbing for his birthday.  Here we are hanging off the anchors of Edge of a Dream at Shiprock, right above the Linn Cove Viaduct on the Blue Ridge Parkway.  It was a spectacular afternoon with temperatures in the mid 60′s.  If you’re into the outdoors, [...] read more...