WNC Health Streams

This episode covers holistic health in a special and unique way, dispelling many myths about chiropractic treatments, how it affects your health, and more. Plus get insight into how to boost your immune system and resistance during the current pandemic.

Draw from Colleen’s wisdom and benefit from her many years experience working with natural products, hear more about the magic of plant-based medicine, and some unique advice for your day to day health regimen. Plus learn how Food Matters Market’s personal touch can be a game changer for your own health initiatives!

Hear from our beloved co-host about her new role with the dynamic Blue Zones Brevard initiative powered by Pisgah Health Foundation! What is Blue Zones all about? How can it help us fight and succeed against COVID-19? Plus critical insights to healthy living, eating with a “plant-slant” and more!

Hear school system COVID-19 updates and thought processes directly from a member of Board of Education, while getting insight into the local business community leader Domokur Architecture, the Chamber of Commerce, Arts Council, and overall tips on work life balance in 2020.

Learn all about the health, social, and community benefits of the permaculture that Rooster Head Farms has built right here in Brevard. Jacqui, her husband, a disabled combat vet, and their children live in a tiny house on the farm specializing in pasture raised poultry, eggs, and pork. Hear how the farm has been instrumental in Jacqui’s own personal health journey, as well as the many programs they now offer to the community including free lunches for kids Wed-Sat from 11-6.

Enjoy Dr. Well's intriguing commentary from the perspective of 30 years as a pediatric doctor and community health guide as it pertains to "Lifestyle Medicine" and "Living Well" together here in WNC. You might have seen him out riding his motorcycle or in his 54 Chevy, or even heard him playing bagpipes at local events like the high school graduation. Spoiler Alert: Bagpipe audio is included in this episode!

Living in the region for 44 years, John is a pillar of the business and volunteer community and believes in “Service above Self.” That philosophy pays dividends to us all as he works among many groups ranging from the rotary club to the hunger coalition to the Blue Zones initiative and more.

Amy has been actively working in community health for 10 years. Hear from her on how to help our community neighbors, children, and those who need support through tough times and emotional and crisis.

Amy and Meridian partner with other agencies and actively work with TRAIN to collaborate on ideas and resources to better our community health. 

Glenda's perspectives are invaluable, drawing from her past as a local, her pursuit of education and growth, and life changes for herself and her son that lead to multiple degrees, positions with the college, the chamber of commerce, VISION Transylvania, as well as being a Blue Zones Brevard Steering Committee member. She's also a coach and owner at Reunited CrossFit in Brevard, helping those from all backgrounds improve their health and wellness.

Meet Dana whose business offers auto, home, business, life insurance and more!

Dana is a leader in our community, has been in the VISION program and subsequently is a member of the Board for VISION.

Hear a deep dive on Dana’s experience with Sustainable Health for All, her exploration in personal health awareness and improvement, and the positive repercussions that health and wellness can have on the rest of your life.