Those of us at Smith Mountain Lake who sleep soundly all through the night should be incredibly thankful. There are many folks who have not had a good nights sleep in many years. Thankfully there are some things you can try that may make a huge difference in how well you sleep. Improving your sleep will [...]

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One of the things we often take for granted is a good nights sleep. We don’t think too much about the importance of sleep until we start to lose it. I don’t know the statistics for the number of people at Smith Mountain that suffer from insomnia, but I would venture to guess we have [...]

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The health of those you love at Smith Mountain Lake may possibly be improved by a service or health care opportunity offered by nearby groups and businesses. Have you ever considered trying yoga? Classes are now available. Do you have a family member with Alzheimers? There is help and support in the area. Generation Solutions, [...]

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Our garden and many others at Smith Mountain Lake are running over with delicious cucumbers this season. Maybe you love them as much as we do. We eat them in salads, sprinkled with salt for a snack, made up in home-made pickles, etc. But even if you do not enjoy the taste of cucumbers, you may be [...]

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The summer sun turns Smith Mountain Lake into a gorgeous playground for water lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. There are a thousand fabulous things to do at the lake in this beautiful season and it is good to breath the fresh air and exercise our bodies. It is important to remember however, that there can be some [...]

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The summer is so full of promise at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia. The air is clear, the water is blue, vacation time is coming, tons of fun things to do in the area, and plenty of gorgeous hot weather to enjoy it all. Just don’t forget that same beautiful hot sun can be very dangerous. [...]

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Unfortunately the nice folks at Smith Mountain Lake are not immune to disease any more than people anywhere. Arguably, one of the worst diseases or illnesses anyone could get would be one that affected their eyesight. I learned recently that diabetic eye diseases (such as diabetic retinopathy) are the most common cause of blindness in the US.  [...]

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Allergy season at Smith Mountain Lake is in full swing. Sneezing, coughing, watery eyes, runny nose, headache, congestion, even mild dizziness are symptoms I hear from folks wherever I go these days. And of course it is not hard to see the cause when your vehicle is coated with yellow dust in the morning and [...]

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Most of us at Smith Mountain Lake have heard that eggs are bad for your health. Or at least that egg yolks are full of bad cholesterol. Some in my family have always maintained that this was not a proven fact and that eggs are good for you, particularly if they are organically grown and [...]

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I know that many of our readers at Smith Mountain Lake like to know about natural remedies that work. I know I am always interested in avoiding chemicals and their side effects whenever possible. From what I have heard and read, oregano may be one of those herbs that aids in treatment of certain health conditions effectively. Recently [...]

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