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Empowering Girls Two Hundred Miles at a Time
Think back to when you learned how to ride a bike. With a wobbly start, pedaling as hard as you could, you took off into ...
Combining the Benefits of Assisted Stretch and Massage
Did you know that a muscle can stretch up to one-and-a-half times its original length? And, stretching can relieve physical, mental and emotional stress? Anything that tenses our body and mind can find relief from a good stretch. Stretching just makes you feel good. Stretching our bodies is an important part of staying healthy. But […]
Taking a Comprehensive Approach to Living
People who demonstrate a sense of well-being possess nine essential characteristics: balance, resilience, contentment, goal setting, flexibility, self-confidence, support, gratitude and connection. Back2Basics views addiction as a whole-person crisis, building those characteristics into every aspect of the experience to strengthen the well-being and enhance the overall sense of self of every resident. This whole-person approach […]
On the Grid: Cancer Support Community Opens in Flagstaff
Cancer Support Community Opens in Flagstaff For the first time, Cancer Support Community Arizona (CSCAZ) is establishing services in Flagstaff, available to anyone impacted by cancer. Free programs focus on emotional support, health and nutrition, education, social engagement, and resources and referrals. Hear from psychologist and two-time cancer survivor Sandi Ernst Perez, Ph.D., who is leading the Northern […]
Protecting Dogs from Parvovirus
Parvovirus is a viral disease that is common among canines. It prefers to grow in rapidly dividing cells, particularly in young puppies. The intestinal tract of young dogs is full of rapidly dividing cells and is a prime location for the virus to grow. It attacks and kills the cells, causing bloody and loose stool, […]
How Gardening Fits Into the Root-to-Stem Movement
Here’s one of those statistics that just leaves your mouth hanging open in disbelief: According to the Environmental Protection Agency, people in the United States generate an average of 4.4 pounds of trash per person per day. Now, on the plus side, about one and a half of those 4.4 pounds gets recycled or composted. […]
Breast Surgery is Performed for Many Reasons
Breast augmentation, breast lift and breast reduction are common procedures in the United States. Breast Augmentation Augmentation mammoplasty, or breast augmentation, is performed to enhance the appearance, size and contour of a woman’s breasts. Women consider breast augmentation for different reasons. Some women believe their breasts are too small or have lost shape after pregnancy […]
Snagging the Best Price for Your New Car
There’s nothing like that new car smell, but the car-buying process can be daunting when you consider the steps it takes to drive off the lot. Discover everything you need to know to get the best price for your next big purchase, and you’ll be doing a victory lap around the dealership in no time! […]
Extending Electricity to Hundreds of Navajo Families
When was the last time you had to decide which one of your electronic devices to use for the day? For approximately 15,000 families in the vast Navajo Nation that expands into Arizona, Utah and New Mexico, having to make that decision has been a daily reality for years. In fact, it is not rare […]