WNC Ob-Gyn

04/24/2012

Please check out our newly updated website!
www.wncobgyn.com

01/10/2011

We are closed today due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions. We will determine later today if we will be open tomorrow and will post our decision here.

12/21/2010

11/29/2010

We're always curious about ways we can keep soaring as we get older. This article about a 91 year old superwoman is interesting and inspirational!

Olga Kotelko, 91, is shattering track-and-field records — in her age group — and testing theories about aging.

11/26/2010

Did you know that North Carolina produces almost half of our nation's sweet potatoes? We love them for their taste, but are happy they contain so many awesome health benefits. Check out this article in the New York Times about the veggies' soaring popularity. There's also a link in the piece to the NC Sweet Potato commission site where you'll find cool recipes and features.

A Southern tradition has its incarnation as a fry to thank for its growing popularity.

11/23/2010

Are you stressed about Thanksgiving? Worried about how you might react when your brother-in-law announces that he hopes that someday Sarah Palin will be pronounced Queen of the World? Check out these ideas for how to have a peaceful holiday.

Your responses to our Speak Up! question.

11/17/2010

Here's an interesting article about happiness and how it really relates to mindfulness. If your interested in learning more about living mindfully, ask us for resources or look up our mindfulness expert, Susan Grant.

Researchers said they found that in most activities, a mind that wandered could diminish one’s happiness.

11/12/2010

What a beautiful week! The sunshine helps a lot as we're getting ready for colder weather and shorter days. Besides a dose of sunlight, we like to exercise regularly and make sure we're getting all the vitamins we need to keep our mood up during the winter season. Tell us what you'll do to keep yourself happy and healthy???

11/11/2010

Fiber...so fascinating, we could talk about it for hours. :) Want a reminder about the different kinds of fiber and the foods you should be eating more of? Watch the link.

womenshealth

11/09/2010

Ok, we knew babies were super cute and they come in handy when you're talking about things like the continuation of our species, but this article really caught our attention. Babies are being used to help kids develop empathy and perspective...and it's working!

A group that brings infants into classrooms to teach empathy has produced sharp drops in bullying.

11/08/2010

Sometimes the most simple foods are the most delicious. This is a recipe for Dr. Andrew Weil's roasted root vegetables. If you can link to one of your favorite fall recipes please share with us!

Sometime the best foods at Thanksgiving are the simplest, cooked in their natural state with minimal spices to let the original flavor shine through.

11/03/2010

What kind of music do you like to workout to? Studies show that up tempo music can increase your effort level. "Like" this comment or share your favorite way to work out for a chance to win a free Becky-made workout cd. Trust us, you'll love it!

Just how music impacts the body during exercise is only slowly being teased out by scientists.