of Asheville Magazine


Asheville Magazine


Here's what's happening in the new paradigm, holistic world...
   Local
   National/International



   Local 

      A Revolution at Rosetta's Kitchen
      Ground Zero Asheville?

   National & International


 
Asheville City of Light

A Way to Achieve Peace...Being it
First They Came for the Terrorists
Income Tax NOT Necessary
Virato reads Deepak Chopra
Reality: The Last Frontier
The Insanity of Printing
Psychotherapy & Mysticism
Marijuana Conspiracy
American Boys & Aggression
Marijuana vs. Beer
Covert Christian Kingdom
Wild Animal Essences for Healing
Soul Recovery in Western Culture
Hindu Milk Miracle
Violence, Sex & 9/11
Unusual UFO Encounter
Mystical $20 bill

Health
   Depression & Healing
   Dr. Weil Misses the Boat?
   Water--Elixir or Poison?

   Sprouts: Good or Bad?

Ecology/Environment
   Monsanto, the Bad Seed
   Fluoride IS Poison

   Asheville Environmental
   Earth Talk

Metaphysical
    Astrology
    Healing with Crystals

Arts, Media & Entertainment
A potpourri of reviews, etc.
   
   
The Spotlight

    Movies
    Books

    Music/Video


   for Asheville



   Accommodations
   Health & Healing
   Help Wanted
   Metaphysical
   Personals
   Positions Wanted
   Real Estate
   For Sale
   Services

 


  
Accommodations
    Center & Retreats
    Conscious Business

   Earth Friendly
    Alternative Health
    Incredible Edible

    Instruction
    Media, Arts & Crafts

    Paranormal Paradigms
    A Touch of Spirit
    Travel
    Potpourri


   Asheville's Finer Things...


   You're invited to participate...

   General
   Alternative Healing
   Barter
   Spiritual/Metaphysical
   Politica
l


  Virato's Musings

Letters to the Editor


Asheville Magazine
Yahoo
Group
It's FREE!


   as well as info on us

 General Message Center

 

drugstore.gif (6032 bytes)cup_of_coffee.gif (2002 bytes)

 

by J. Charles Banks (Virato),
Publisher, Asheville Magazine

When I was a kid, I remember going to the corner drugstore for a banana split, or an ice cream soda. It's been a long time since the drug store has being dispensing its 'legal' drugs, such as cocaine-laden Coca-Cola .

Today, it has become more slick, and they don't use the name corner drug store any longer. Today it's the Coffeehouse.

While there is continued effort by government to keep the use of marijuana suppressed, little or nothing is being done by our government to crackdown on caffeine! The "drug lord" of the country, Starbucks,  is as persuasive as the dealer on the corner selling crack-cocaine to kids.

Now, every city and hamlet in this country boasts their array of drug...oops, coffeehouses, and more people have become addicted to both caffeine and sugar in the past 5 years than ever in history. How about herbal teas folks, and start also making your coffee less harsh.  Isn't interesting tha tthe Starbucks logo sort of reminds me of war

See information on caffeine and what it can do to the body. Now there seems to be a substitute beyond the various herbal coffees out there, such as Cafex. It's called soybean coffee.

I applaud those establishments that offer a consumer choices of caffeine-free beverages. I would love to see more of a promotion that isn't so coffee oriented. And another thing, I don't know about you, but all the coffee tastes so "french roast?" Why is it so strong??

Hey, have you heard about the Kava Bar in town. Another drug??

We welcome your comments on most any topic.... Remember, we are not politically correct at AM!

Your Comments on the above are welcome and encouraged:


 Is your practice/business included? It's FREE!!  Click on the banner


Asheville Forums: General, spiritual/metaphysical, healing, and political


If you're a massage therapist be sure you're listed. It's FREE!


Conscious Web design, Brochures, Flyers, Consultations...


 You're reading this. So is your next client.  Reach thousands for pennies!