Most Americans realize by now that a steady diet of cheeseburgers and soda will lead to heart disease and diabetes. What they don't know is there is another offender in the typical American diet that most people would never suspect to be causing them a problem. That silent villain is gluten, a … [Read more...] about Gluten–Why All the Hype ??
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#5 Steps to Building an Energy Star Home
In this current series of articles we are chronicling the steps to build an energy efficient home based on a current project here in Flagstaff. We are building a house for a professor just north of NAU who is prioritizing energy efficiency. The first articles covered the basics of getting out of … [Read more...] about #5 Steps to Building an Energy Star Home
What Can You Do? What Can You Be?
In the 1990s in grad school, a friend of mine was working on a project to develop a non-monetary based measure for a nation’s well being. Many had long questioned GDP as an adequate measure of economic progress or quality of life. I lost touch with my friend, but retained my interest in hers and … [Read more...] about What Can You Do? What Can You Be?
Pets –- More Than Just Man’s Best Friend
Owning a pet can be fun and rewarding for people of all ages. Who does not appreciate the joyous greeting your dog displays when you return home for the day, tail wagging furiously – that sparkle in his eyes just for you? Or how about snuggling with your soft, sweet cat while her gentle purr tickles … [Read more...] about Pets –- More Than Just Man’s Best Friend
The Important Pre-Construction Process
In previous articles, we’ve discussed the importance of choosing a licensed contractor with good references and compared the negotiated bid versus the competitive bid. After the general contractor (GC) has been selected, there are several pre-construction processes that need to … [Read more...] about The Important Pre-Construction Process
Weighing the Need for a Long-Term Care Policy
Every individual faces the risk of paying for some type of long-term care expense. The older we get, the more likely we will become a statistic in need of long-term care. Thus, it would be wise to establish a plan to pay for such expenses. This does not mean you necessarily need a policy, … [Read more...] about Weighing the Need for a Long-Term Care Policy
Benefits of Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
You have probably heard of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy or Regenerative Injection Therapy in the news. Many professional athletic teams are using this treatment to get their players back in the game sooner. This treatment is not only for professional athletes. Everyone wants to get back to … [Read more...] about Benefits of Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
Understanding and Incorporating QR Codes
As I look around at the many advertisements that surround us, I have noticed more and more crazy little barcodes as part of the advertisement. These barcode images resemble a square-like maze. What are these codes? These are called EZcodes or QR (Quick Response) codes. They are a two-dimensional … [Read more...] about Understanding and Incorporating QR Codes
Volunteers Helping Community With Finances
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is a volunteer-driven effort managed by United Way of Northern Arizona. IRS certified volunteers provide free tax services to community members making less than $49,000. Each of these clients has his or her own personal story and situation, making … [Read more...] about Volunteers Helping Community With Finances
Check, Please
Everything has a price and there’s no such thing as a free lunch (though the cost of a salad and blackberry lemonade - to go - at Wildflower Café is awfully reasonable). If you’ve ever wondered why things cost what they do, The Price of Everything by Eduardo Porter explains. “Prices are … [Read more...] about Check, Please
