If you have ever had a bout of dizziness, you would empathize with an individual who experiences dizziness chronically. Most of us have had an episode of car sickness or sea sickness. Imagine being in that state all the time! It is one of the most debilitating symptoms a person can have. Their entire life is consumed by the sensation of vertigo and coping with the nausea and disorientation it causes. Drugs to treat vertigo are designed to reduce the sensitivity of the balance organs and … [Read more...] about New Treatment Being Tested for Chronic Dizziness
Equestrians Ride to Help Dying, Hurting, Abandoned Animals
With a river running through it, interposed with high ridges and ravines, Healing River Ranch is home to unwanted, senior and/or debilitated animals. Built on a vision from Animal Guardian Network Founder and President Carrie Singer, Healing River Ranch houses about 100 domestic animals and livestock. Recently, about 100 horseback riders from around the state participated in the second annual Animal Guardian Network Poker Trail Ride and Silent Auction to benefit the ranch. “The seven-mile … [Read more...] about Equestrians Ride to Help Dying, Hurting, Abandoned Animals
Artist Kellie Day is Transforming Lives through Creative Expression
Good luck will come to those who are prepared to greet it,” foretells the Trader Joe’s greeting card decorated with Chinese takeout boxes and fortune cookies. And, like her design predicts, artist Kellie Day has prepared for this moment, as aspiring artists are reaching out to her, now more than ever, to help them break open the fortune cookies of their long-buried dreams and paint their own bright futures. Day works in mixed media and has no hesitation when it comes to tearing up poetry … [Read more...] about Artist Kellie Day is Transforming Lives through Creative Expression
Not Your Parents’ RV Experience
When Contemporary Resorts and Residences opened the Verde Ranch RV Resort in August 2019, the company did not account for the pandemic in its business plan – first, the shutdown of business in spring 2020, and then the surge in RV sales and rentals as the home-weary headed out to explore the world in their own space. “I don’t think people realized how popular RV-ing was prior to the pandemic and how easy, comfortable and accommodating it is to do,” said Corporate Director of Sales and … [Read more...] about Not Your Parents’ RV Experience
Sound Check
The sound of music and dancing is returning to Northern Arizona, although some events may have capacity limits. Charly’s Pub and Grill in downtown Flagstaff has brought back Monday Night Blues from 6:30-9 p.m. The Roadhouse Bar and Grill in Bellemont has a blues jam every other Saturday from 1-4 p.m., with upcoming dates on May 8 and May 22. The Northern Arizona Blues Alliance, which promotes blues concerts in Flagstaff, Prescott and the Verde Valley, will host its 1st Annual Greater … [Read more...] about Sound Check
Results from Rapid Tension-Release Massage
If you need rapid results to release tight muscles, then consider a Rapid Tension-Release Massage. Also known as vibration or percussion massage, rapid movements ease muscle tension and reduce aches and pains. This specialized massage technique provides concentrated, quick, short-duration pulsations that penetrate deep into the hard-to-reach muscles and tissues. The fast, rhythmic vibrations stimulate blood flow and relax tight muscles, ligaments, tendons and the fascia that covers and … [Read more...] about Results from Rapid Tension-Release Massage
Attracting Wild Birds to Your Yard
The weather is getting better, and any excuse to sit outside and enjoy this spring warmth is probably welcome. Northern Arizona is full of beautiful scenery and sites for adventure, but you can enjoy one of Arizona’s beautiful sights in your very own yard: wild birds! How familiar are you with the wild birds in your area? Do you know how to attract them to your yard? It seems simple enough: hang a feeder and wait. But there really is more to it. Everything from squirrels to plants can affect … [Read more...] about Attracting Wild Birds to Your Yard
Stem Cell Therapies Becoming a Common Treatment for Medical Diseases, Disorders and Traumas
Presently, the use of stem cells is becoming common practice with orthopedics, as it may help deter a knee replacement or surgical procedure and improve function of joints following injury. Practitioners today are also using stem cells within disciplines like pain management, cardiology, rheumatology and neurology. Why Choose Stem Cell Therapy? As with other cells in our body, stem cells also age as we do. That is why we provide stem cells that are derived from umbilical cord … [Read more...] about Stem Cell Therapies Becoming a Common Treatment for Medical Diseases, Disorders and Traumas
Exploring Mysterious Foot Bumps
"I’ve got this lump on my foot; what could it be?” As a foot and ankle surgeon, I am asked this question quite frequently. I always explain that because bumps on feet can signal both serious and non-serious conditions, it is always best to have all lumps and bumps properly examined by a foot and ankle surgeon. Bumps on feet can vary in size, from that of a pea to the size of a golf ball. They can also vary in location, from the arch of the foot to the ankle area or elsewhere. They may or may … [Read more...] about Exploring Mysterious Foot Bumps
How to Buy a House Above Listing Price and Appraised Value
In life, and specifically in real estate, it’s all about risk and who takes it. In a typical market, the risk lies with the seller if the sales price for a property may be overpriced for the market. But, this is not your average market. What happened, and why would a buyer today want to assume more risk? In case you haven’t noticed, Flagstaff’s residential market is experiencing the hottest seller’s market in history. Home sales prices from this time last year to now, according to our … [Read more...] about How to Buy a House Above Listing Price and Appraised Value