You are not alone
By Earle Irwin
Who remembers the 1990 comedy Home Alone?
The movie was so wildly successful that four sequels followed into the current decade.
Last year, Disney announced...
How to weather this latest storm
By Earle Irwin
Between post-Dorian recovery and COVID-19, many on Ocracoke are asking, “How much more can we take?”
While this article does not answer that...
Is NC ready for Coronavirus? What health officials have learned from...
Editor's note: As of March 3, There have been confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in 15 states. North Carolina is not one of...
How to get a good night’s sleep: Total darkness helps
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By T.L. Grace West
I have a drape over my bedside lamp to dim it while I read before bed. After...
Why do we feel so good on Ocracoke?
By TL Grace West
What is it about Ocracoke Island that contributes to what sometimes is called “Ocracoma,” feeling relaxed and “oh so good?”
Growing scientific...
Some common island plants are toxic to pets
Health & Wellness
May 2015
By TL Grace West
Dr. Mark Grossman of the Roanoke Island Animal Clinic in Manteo supplied the following information concerning some plants...
Pastoral and spiritual counseling resources
Health & Wellness
Part I in the October print edition addressed traditional medical resources on Ocracoke for depression and addiction.
PART II: PASTORAL AND SPIRITUAL COUNSELING...
Feeling too blue? Professional help is available
Part I of II
October 2014
By T.L. Grace West
Part of living on an island means tuning into the weather and to each other.
There is a...
Gardening for health and wellness
June 2014
By T.L. Grace
Did you know that spending time in gardens can lift your mood and help you sleep better at night?
Research by Dr....
Health and Wellness: Chocolate, a health food?
October 2013
By TL Grace West
Those of us who adore chocolate are pleased with more and more research showing health benefits of eating chocolate: especially...