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narcotics anonyMoUs of wnc NA provides support to men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. Local helpline: 866-925-2148. Info: wncna.org. • ONGOING - Visit their website or mountainx.com/events for a full list of meetings in the WNC area. nationaL aLLiance on MentaL iLLness NAMI offers support to people living with mental health issues and their families, friends and loved ones. Located at 356 Biltmore Ave., Suite. 207. Info: namiwnc.org or 505-7353. • 2nd & 4th MONDAYS: 11am - Connection Group at the NAMI office, 356 Biltmore Ave.
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Support group for couples where at least one member is recovering from addiction. Info: recovering-couples.org. • SATURDAYS, 10am - Unity Church Center, 2041 Old Fanning Bridge Road. Meets every other week. Info: crimsonmanzanita@yahoo. com.
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s-anon faMiLy groUps • ONGOING - An anonymous 12-step program for those affected by another's sexaholism. Four meetings available weekly in WNC. Days, times, locations and additional info: wncsanon@gmail.com or 258-5117.
647 Haywood Rd. • W.Asheville 253-4747 • thelittlestbirds.com
sMart recovery A peer support group to help individuals gain independence from all types of addictive behavior (drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, etc.). • THURSDAYS, 6pm - Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. Info: 407-0460. • SUNDAYS, 7pm - Crossroads Recovery overeaters anonyMoUs Center, 440 East Court St., Marion. Info: 925A fellowship of individuals who are recover8626 ing from compulsive overeating. A 12-step • MONDAYS, 6:30pm - St. Andrew Celtic program. “Acupuncture does more than just treat health Church, 850 Blue Ridge Road, Black Mountain. • THURSDAYS: • noon - Biltmore United and emotional problems,Info: it shows 273-0256exactly where the root of the Methodist Church, 376 Hendersonville Road. issue- resides restores balance patient’seating health and Info: 277-1975 • 6:30pm Cox House,and 723 N. t.h.e. center to forthe DisorDereD Grove St., Hendersonville. Info: 329-1637. life.” St. Info: thecenternc.org or 297 Haywood • FRIDAYS: • 10am- Biltmore United 337-4685. Methodist Church, 376 Hendersonville Road. • 1st & 3rd MONDAYS, 5:30-6:30pm - Group Info: 277-1975. for teens ages 15-17. • SATURDAYS: • 9:30am - 424 W. State St., More weLLness events onLine Black Mountain. Info: 669-0986. • MONDAYS: • 6pm - First Congregational Check out the Wellness Calendar online UCC, 20 Oak St. Info: 516-650-5626. • 6:30pm at www.mountainx.com/events for info on - Balfour United Methodist Church, 2567 events happening after January 29. Asheville Highway, Hendersonville. Info: 800caLenDar DeaDLine 580-4761. The deadline for free and paid listings is 5 • TUESDAYS, 10:30am - Grace Episcopal p.m. weDnesDay, one week prior to pubChurch, 871 Merrimon Ave. Info: 609-731lication. 0808. • 5:30pm - First Presbyterian Church, 46 Presbyterian Drive, Sylva. Info: 508-2586.
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• WEDNESDAYS, 12:30pm - First United Methodist Church, 204 6th Ave. W., Hendersonville. Info: 891-8050. • TUESDAYS, 7pm - West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Road.
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When the condition is chronic and infected I take X-rays to make sure the underlying bone is ok. If the bone is infected or has spurs a more involved surgery may be required.
Dr. Daniel Waldman, DPM, FACFAS
Lisa Scott, MD in Asheville Brandan Adcock, DO in Hominy Valley Accepting new patients—children, adults and seniors
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Ingrown nails are usually a quick fix with a simple in office procedure. We do a few treatments everyday (multiply that by my 20 years in Asheville and that's a lot of toes!) After the toe is sufficiently numbed I can gently remove the sliver of toenail that is digging into the skin and apply a medication to permanently stop that sliver from growing back. The rest of the nail can be left on and after a couple weeks the nail looks and feels much better. Most patients report an almost instant pain relief! Most patients go back to work or school the same day. Simple home care involving antibiotic ointment and a simple bandage is needed for a week or so. In fact when I was your son's age I had this procedure done and it lead to my career as a foot doctor and surgeon.
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Dear Dr. Waldman, Both my husband and our 13 year old son have painful big toes because of ingrown toenails. Sometimes they get swollen and red. They have tried simply trimming the nail corners but this isn't really helping and the problem keeps coming back. Sometimes even touching the area is so painful these manly men weep. Can their nails be fixed? – Mrs. TA • Weaverville, NC
Associate, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Member, Council for Nail Disorders Board Certified Foot Surgeon Diplomate, American Board Podiatric Surgeons Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Ingrown toenails are painful and left untreated can develop into serious infections. The worst case I had was a 16 year old girl who let the problem go for so long the infection destroyed her toe bones and the toe had to be amputated. My best advice for the men in your home is to get care from your podiatrist as soon as possible! Thank you for Asking the Foot Doctor! Check out my web site for even more information.
- Dr. Dan Waldman
For more information please see our website:
www.blueridgefoot.com Please call to make an appointment. 246 Biltmore Ave. Asheville Call 828-254-5371
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