Picking up trash along the highway and volunteering at the Flagstaff Family Food Center are not your conventional ways of teaching Taekwondo, but for Mechelle Felsted, a fifth-degree black belt, master instructor and owner of Academy of the Martial Way, it is part of the experience. “When we go to the soup kitchen, we prepare food, clean shop and the floors. We do this on a regular basis. One of the perceptions of martial arts is kicking and violence, but when you have a positive outlet, … [Read more...] about Combining Taekwondo with Community Service
Local Engineer Building a Personal Flying Machine: The Fan Flyer
A half-century ago, engineers came to Northern Arizona to test a personal flying device called a rocket belt for possible use to explore the Moon. Now, Flagstaff engineer/entrepreneur Jim Corning is leading an effort to design and build a modern personal craft that could result in a $1 million prize from a competition sponsored by Boeing. Corning is an engineer with many interests, particularly in the aviation arena. Last year, he saw a notice in an aircraft trade journal announcing a … [Read more...] about Local Engineer Building a Personal Flying Machine: The Fan Flyer
Considering Winter Cautions for Furry Family Members
Winter can be an amusing season for both you and your pet. For some dogs, there is nothing more exciting than playing in the snow. However, as fun as the snow may be, winter conditions can be potentially dangerous to your pet. If you keep these simple guidelines in mind, you and your pet can enjoy the winter season safely. The most obvious concern that comes with the winter season is the extreme cold. While we are all bundled up in our snow clothes, it can be easy to forget that our … [Read more...] about Considering Winter Cautions for Furry Family Members
Little Free Libraries Delivering Love of Reading
It is a simple sharing concept: the “take a book; return a book” free book exchange. The Little Free Library Project is composed of a wooden box on a post where the public can pick up or drop off reading material. Beginning last May, Flagstaff residents may have noticed a wave of these mini-libraries dotting the landscape of downtown Flagstaff – a total of three so far – on the Coconino County Courthouse lawn, at Heritage Square and outside the Orpheum Theatre. A fourth little … [Read more...] about Little Free Libraries Delivering Love of Reading
Taking a Hands-On Approach to Health
It is prime time for colds and flu, and handwashing is the single most important measure you can take to prevent the transmission of germs and stay healthy. From respiratory to food-borne illnesses, most sicknesses can be avoided if everyone practiced proper handwashing techniques. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 95 percent of people claim to practice proper hand hygiene, but studies show only about 65 percent of people actually practice any sort of hand … [Read more...] about Taking a Hands-On Approach to Health
What is Integrative Medicine?
Integrative medicine (IM) is the future of health, wellness and quality of life. It focuses on healing the human body by identifying and treating the root cause of a condition. It is an open-minded way of practicing medicine that includes all forms of healing, traditional and alternative. As an Integrative Medicine Practitioner, I am classically trained as a family medicine doctor with additional training in supplements, botanicals, diet, mind-body modalities, energy medicine and other … [Read more...] about What is Integrative Medicine?
Running on Success
In 2016, when the Northern Arizona University men’s cross-country team won its first national title, it might have been hard for running enthusiasts outside of Flagstaff to find us on a map. But last month, after three years of dominating cross-country performances, opponents, media and fans know exactly where NAU and Flagstaff are. I had the good fortune to be at the NCAA National Championships in Madison, Wisconsin, for NAU’s first and third championships. Let me tell you, watching the … [Read more...] about Running on Success
Happy Holidays from the Mayor
Hello, Flagstaff! I want to wish you all very happy holidays! Hopefully, we are all able to slow down and spend some extra time with loved ones and enjoy the season. To that end, instead of an update on local government, I’d love to share a favorite cookie recipe. It’s adapted from a Cook’s Illustrated recipe to work at higher elevations. Ingredients: 1 cup plus 2 Tbs all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda 14 tablespoons butter, browned ¾ cup dark brown … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays from the Mayor
Got Gout? Holiday Season Triggers Painful Feet
Got gout? If so, here’s an important tip for surviving the holidays: Watch what you eat and drink. Changes in diet, including overindulging in certain foods and beverages, can cause gout attacks this time of year. Gout attacks are extremely painful. They are caused when uric acid accumulates in the tissues or a joint and crystallizes. This most commonly occurs in the big toe joint but can occur in other parts of the foot, ankle and leg. Gout is a disease that results from an overload of … [Read more...] about Got Gout? Holiday Season Triggers Painful Feet
On the Grid – Local Inventor Building a Unique Personal Flying Machine
Local Inventor Building a Unique Personal Flying Machine https://soundcloud.com/user-559986867/on-the-grid-podcast-volume-10 Flagstaff engineer, inventor, and pilot Jim Corning is building a personal aircraft. The FanFlyer is designed to take-off and land vertically, fit in a parking space, cruise quietly at 80 knots and get into places that helicopters can’t. It’s something he’s wanted to build for years, but a Boeing challenge with a $1 million prize attached has been all the … [Read more...] about On the Grid – Local Inventor Building a Unique Personal Flying Machine