William Franke, an international businessman (and namesake of the NAU Business College), spoke last month at the Alliance Bank Economic Outlook Conference. He said some countries have so many layers of bureaucracy and so many overlapping and conflicting regulations that it is not worth it to … [Read more...] about What is Flagstaff’s Reputation?
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What Real Estate Trends Can We Expect for the New Year?
As the sun begins to set on yet another year, what did we learn from the real estate market in 2015? Depending on how you look at it, 2015 was a good year for real estate. It was steady, it didn’t explode to an all-time high and it certainly wasn’t the lowest of lows. From what the stats are … [Read more...] about What Real Estate Trends Can We Expect for the New Year?
How Can Medical Experts Disagree?
As a patient and a provider, I have been fascinated at how medical decisions are made. As you have surely noticed, the medical world seems to take one step forward and two steps to the side when it comes to new recommendations on things like mammograms or PSA screening. Often, experts disagree … [Read more...] about How Can Medical Experts Disagree?
Preparing for Physical Therapy
Many people have questions when preparing to attend a physical therapy session. Below, I hope to answer some simple questions. Q: What should I expect during my first session? A: During your first session, the physical therapist will want to get to know you and perform a thorough evaluation. … [Read more...] about Preparing for Physical Therapy
Governor Proclaims Flagstaff to be Arizona’s Winter Wonderland
Welcome to Flagstaff, Arizona’s Official Winter Wonderland. That is the designation recently bestowed upon our city through proclamation by Governor Ducey, and we are truly a winter wonderland. Not just because Flagstaff is one of the snowiest cities in the United States or because it is home to so … [Read more...] about Governor Proclaims Flagstaff to be Arizona’s Winter Wonderland
How Diet Affects Your Skin
Patients in my dermatology clinic frequently ask me about how their diet is affecting their skin. I love these questions, because I have an opportunity to use my background in nutrition to guide patients toward a more skin-healthy diet. Unfortunately, there are not evidence-based recommendations … [Read more...] about How Diet Affects Your Skin
Preparedness is Key to Surviving an El Niño Winter
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” said Benjamin Franklin – and looking at our weather forecasts, this seems good advice for the winter. It is probably always good advice for winter, but this year, the National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting a wetter than normal winter … [Read more...] about Preparedness is Key to Surviving an El Niño Winter
Surviving the Holidays After the Loss of a Loved One
The holidays are here and although they can be a time of joy, they also can be a time of sorrow, remembering those who are no longer with us. Grieving the loss of a loved one is a deep and difficult challenge at any time. But the holiday season can magnify the loss and mourning. Many face the … [Read more...] about Surviving the Holidays After the Loss of a Loved One
How Congressional Inaction Affects Tax Planning
Every year the scenario is the same – taxpayers, as individuals or in pairs, will gather their tax information and prepare their taxes for the prior year. They may prepare the taxes themselves or they may hire a professional to prepare them. Either way, tax returns are required. The well-prepared … [Read more...] about How Congressional Inaction Affects Tax Planning
How to Get the Good Night’s Sleep You Deserve
After a long day of work, running around with the kids or running errands, getting a good night’s sleep should be top of mind. Unfortunately, for the roughly 60 million Americans who experience insomnia, this is not the case. Those who experience insomnia have difficulty falling and/or staying … [Read more...] about How to Get the Good Night’s Sleep You Deserve