Many people are aware of the hallmark symptom for COVID: loss of taste and smell. Researchers have found that the temporary loss of smell (anosmia) may be a better indicator of a COVID infection than other symptoms of fever, headache, body aches, cough, digestive upset or shortness of breath. It has been suggested that the olfactory nerve cells can be affected because of the swelling of surrounding nasal mucosa tissues and cells being inflamed by the viral replication process. One study showed … [Read more...] about Acupuncture Restores Post-COVID Fatigue, Loss of Smell and Taste
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Golfers Practicing Pilates to Improve Movement, Reduce Chance of Injury
Each day, thousands of people around the world grab their clubs and take to the green grass to play a round of golf. In fact, the National Golf Foundation reports there are more than 25 million golfers worldwide. The highest percentage of golfers are age 50 and older, followed by those ages 30 to 49. Regardless of age, one thing is for sure: amateur golfers are a unique breed of athlete. Most weekend or day-off-from-work swingers go from their car to the green without any thought about their … [Read more...] about Golfers Practicing Pilates to Improve Movement, Reduce Chance of Injury
Teresa Peterson is a practitioner of Bowenwork, a healing path which integrates the whole body and restores balance. Peterson has a diverse professional background. She believes in giving back as an essential part of running a business and does this in several ways. She told Flagstaff Business News about the rewarding career she created for herself in Northern Arizona. FBN: Why did you decide to open this type of a business? Peterson: I decided to open this type of … [Read more...] about
Northern Arizonans Invited to Learn About Health Care Options
If you own or work for a small business, chances are you are pretty busy all the time. But, take a break sometime between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on April 13 and take in the Small Business Health Fair at the Flagstaff Aquaplex hosted by North Country HealthCare. This will be an opportunity to learn a little about your health, perhaps get a free blood screening and gain knowledge about local services that will help keep you healthy. Flagstaff resident Ruth Austin, who owns PS Printing with … [Read more...] about Northern Arizonans Invited to Learn About Health Care Options
What is Up with Testosterone?
It's no longer a secret that an adult man's testosterone levels decline with age. This natural process, called male menopause or andropause, has gotten recent press with the advent of erectile dysfunction drugs like Viagra and Proscar. The billions of dollars these drugs have generated for pharmaceutical companies demonstrates that men are clearly looking for a boost in their sexual prowess as they age. But, as usual, these drugs are focused on treating the symptom and not the cause. It is … [Read more...] about What is Up with Testosterone?
Taking Three Steps for Healthy Weight Loss
Surely many of you have declared 2012 the year to make the change and drop some weight. You will find no shortage of opinions and resources available to you claiming quick results with minimal effort on your behalf. But what truly is the best way to lose weight? Just like most issues in medicine, the best long-term solution is to correct whatever caused the problem in the first place and then let the body do the rest. There are several factors that can contribute to the body creating and … [Read more...] about Taking Three Steps for Healthy Weight Loss
Holiday Gift Idea: Heal Thyself
The air is crisp, the leaves have turned and the holidays are rapidly approaching. With the social season now upon us, schedules are packed with personal commitments, including holiday celebrations, dinners, weddings, events, vacations, etc. Add in your everyday life to deal with: work, errands, chores, etc., and you may feel like your sanity and well-being are slowing slipping away. In the midst of all this chaos, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and a lack of control. One of the best ways to … [Read more...] about Holiday Gift Idea: Heal Thyself
Poor Henry’s Founders Return to Salon
After a brief reprieve in the Trinity mountains of California, Diana Owens and her daughter, Leah McCabe have re-purchased Poor Henry’s Salon and redefined their services now offering precision hair styling, hair color, facials and Brazilian hair removal for body and eyebrow reshaping. “The Trinity mountain’s were beautiful but didn’t offer any business opportunities,” says Owens. When we were notified that Poor Henry’s was for sale we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to acquire our … [Read more...] about Poor Henry’s Founders Return to Salon
New Thinking on Heart Disease Prevention
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. There is a growing body of research demonstrating that cholesterol levels are no longer the best indicator of a person's risk for a heart attack or stroke. In fact, half of the people who suffer a heart attack have completely normal cholesterol levels. Recent studies have shown that lowering cholesterol alone had no benefit on preventing a person's first heart attack or stroke. Medical research is showing that far better … [Read more...] about New Thinking on Heart Disease Prevention
The Effects of Heat on Seniors
Sunny days uplift spirits, yet seniors need to take special precautions to make sure their enjoyment of summer is not eclipsed by dehydration and heat illness. Physical changes that come with aging make older adults more vulnerable to summer’s heat and humidity. The American Geriatrics Society’s Foundation for Health in Aging (FHIA) reports that most of the 200 Americans who die each summer of heat-related complications are over 50. FHIA warns that temperatures in the low 90s can be very … [Read more...] about The Effects of Heat on Seniors
