When someone first enters into recovery, it can be tough to get motivated. When most of your life revolves around alcohol and not taking care of your body, it can be extremely difficult to break that cycle. Addiction gets us comfortable in an unhealthy cycle of sitting around abusing substances and … [Read more...] about Get Moving: Exercise is Essential in Recovery
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Exploring the Benefits of Acupuncture for Overall Health
Acupuncture has been used in China for thousands of years and is still used today in hospitals and clinics there. It was brought to the U.S. in the 70s and has spread across the country as alternative therapy for various health aliments from pain, immune system boosting, fertility, hot flashes, … [Read more...] about Exploring the Benefits of Acupuncture for Overall Health
How to Spot Melanoma
Why should you check your moles? This question is always discussed at the dermatologist’s office. The cancer that arises from moles is called melanoma and it is the fifth most common cancer across all age groups that we see in the United States. Unfortunately, the rates of melanoma are continuing to … [Read more...] about How to Spot Melanoma
Hardening Your Home
We tend to think of our home as our castle or our safe space. We should all be fortunate enough to feel safe in our homes. While it may “feel” safe, there are several steps you can take to improve its safety. Hardening is defined as “to make or become tougher and more clearly defined.” We should … [Read more...] about Hardening Your Home
Mountain Modern Commands More Money
Design trends come and go and just like fashion, they evolve and change over time. What can be so much fun about watching the evolution of style is to see what takes off and makes a mark versus what pops up and then quickly fades away. Anyone who visits Arizona and doesn’t know our area very well … [Read more...] about Mountain Modern Commands More Money
Innovate Waste: The Carbon Neutrality Challenge
The Fourth Annual Innovate Waste: The Carbon Neutrality Challenge once again invites entrepreneurs to compete for up to $30,000 in awards and cash to build their business concept that advances carbon neutrality. If you have been thinking of ways to optimize stewardship of the environment and the … [Read more...] about Innovate Waste: The Carbon Neutrality Challenge
Keeping Forest Health, Flooding, Transportation, Affordable Housing at the Forefront
Thank you to Flagstaff Business News for this ongoing opportunity to share the work of the City and the Flagstaff City Council. Your new and re-elected Council members were sworn in this past December, and we’re already involved with efforts that will continue to benefit to Flagstaff residents. As … [Read more...] about Keeping Forest Health, Flooding, Transportation, Affordable Housing at the Forefront
Getting to the Heart of the Matter with Gratitude
Did you know 47% of Americans have at least one of three risk factors for heart disease? Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women? Did you know one person dies every 34 seconds in the U.S. from cardiovascular disease? And, did you know that one in five heart … [Read more...] about Getting to the Heart of the Matter with Gratitude
Assessing Coconino County’s Education Needs
Five feet of snowfall aside, my first few weeks as president of Coconino Community College have been marked by the gratitude that I feel at the welcome I received from faculty, staff and the community. My family and I feel right at home. My focus these first couple of months is to meet with as … [Read more...] about Assessing Coconino County’s Education Needs
Guiding Native American Youth Through Pathways
The Native Americans for Community Action (NACA) Pathways Youth Program is a substance use prevention program tailored to Native American youth and their families in the Flagstaff community who can benefit from a supportive and nurturing environment. Pathways provides information and education on … [Read more...] about Guiding Native American Youth Through Pathways