I love Flagstaff in every season, but there is just something about summertime that makes our mountain town come to life. Not a day goes by where there isn’t an opportunity to get outdoors, attend a great event, and enjoy the warm days and cool nights. From Movies on the Square to the cultural … [Read more...] about Rejoicing in Summertime
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The True Cost of Migraines
A migraine is a one-sided headache that is often associated with severe throbbing pain, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light or an aura. At least 10 percent of Americans suffer from these debilitating headaches. Not only are they a huge burden for the individual, but the cost to employers is high. … [Read more...] about The True Cost of Migraines
Massage Benefits Reach Beyond Relaxation
Did you know regular therapeutic massages can do more than relieve stress? There have been numerous studies that show the positive effects of massage and the value of making them part of your wellness routine. In fact, both The New York Times and Oprah.com recently wrote articles about a study … [Read more...] about Massage Benefits Reach Beyond Relaxation
Enjoy Life–Drink Fresh Coffee
Through the trials of life and periods where our steps seem to be going backwards, a little something to inspire and prod us ahead cannot be underestimated. Enjoying a good cup of fresh coffee helps remind us to stop…breath…love…and live! Coffee Boost While caffeine alone can boost … [Read more...] about Enjoy Life–Drink Fresh Coffee
Captain, May I ?
Remember the game we all played as kids, where to make a move, you had to wait for direction and then ask for permission? It seems like a lesson many of us learned well enough to carry into our adulthood and professions. But recently, a friend shared that she and her husband will be following their … [Read more...] about Captain, May I ?
Rising From the Ground…Building an Energy Star Home
This is the third installment in a series chronicling the steps to building 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 two articles covered the basics of getting out … [Read more...] about Rising From the Ground…Building an Energy Star Home
Let the Blood Flow – Drug-Eluting Stents
Angioplasty with balloons and stents has saved lives and improved quality of life for millions of people. Coronary angioplasty is a medical procedure used to restore blood flow in a narrowed or blocked artery in the heart. The arteries of the heart (the coronary arteries) can become narrowed and … [Read more...] about Let the Blood Flow – Drug-Eluting Stents
Massage Can Help Chronic Pain
Chronic pain, such as fibromyalgia and arthritis, is more widespread than most people know and can often be extremely debilitating. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 46 million Americans suffer from arthritis. The Fibromyalgia Association estimates that another 10 million … [Read more...] about Massage Can Help Chronic Pain
Missing Seniors Return Home
About 60 percent of the estimated 5.1 million Americans with Alzheimer’s disease will wander from home sometime in their life. About 70 percent of the wanderers will do so repeatedly. In fact, about 127,000 critical wandering incidents happen each year, the Alzheimer’s Association reports. It’s a … [Read more...] about Missing Seniors Return Home
Rotator Cuff Tears
The rotator cuff is a series of four muscles and tendons that attach to the upper part of the arm and cover the head of the humerus. These tendons serve to elevate and rotate the shoulder, and tears of the rotator cuff are a common cause of shoulder pain. Cause Most tears are degenerative in … [Read more...] about Rotator Cuff Tears
