As a patient and a provider, I have been fascinated at how medical decisions are made. As you have surely noticed, the medical world seems to take one step forward and two steps to the side when it comes to new recommendations on things like mammograms or PSA screening. Often, experts disagree (often, vehemently) over the recommendations. It begs the question of how experts reading the same scientific studies can disagree over recommendations or treatments. How can two well-trained specialists … [Read more...] about How Can Medical Experts Disagree?
Ringing in the New Year Flagstaff Style
The New Year brings the promise of a fresh start, renewed optimism, and reinvigorated hopes and dreams. To ring in 2016 in style, the Weatherford Hotel is offering “A Night to Remember” in the elegance of the Zane Grey Ballroom and wrap-around balconies. Doors open for the formal gala at 8 p.m., with the celebration continuing through 2 a.m., Friday, New Year’s Day. “A Night to Remember” includes appetizers, desserts, entertainment, dancing, a champagne toast and exclusive balcony viewing of … [Read more...] about Ringing in the New Year Flagstaff Style
Navajo Woman-Owned Small Business Celebrates 20 Years
Eunice Tso says the key to her success is her background and knowledge of tribal cultures, history, and socio-economic conditions. She is celebrating 20 years with her business, ETD Inc. The company specializes in providing professional support services to Native communities, private firms, federal agencies, and tribal governments that are implementing development projects in Indian Country. ETD Inc. has helped move man projects forward on the Navajo Nation and other reservations. The company … [Read more...] about Navajo Woman-Owned Small Business Celebrates 20 Years
New Mountain Express Route Offering Snowbowl Service on Peak Days
The Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (NAIPTA) will offer a new “Mountain Express” route to Arizona Snowbowl on peak days this winter, creating a new transportation option to reach Flagstaff’s ski and snowboard area. The inaugural year will be a pilot program, with service offered on days that are predicted to have the highest attendance at Arizona Snowbowl. The Mountain Express will connect NAIPTA’s Downtown Connection Center on Phoenix Ave., between Milton … [Read more...] about New Mountain Express Route Offering Snowbowl Service on Peak Days
Sax Man Bringing Music to the Mountain
New York’s Times Square has the Naked Cowboy, Major League baseball had its Kissing Bandit and Northern Arizona has Sax Man. Among the restaurants, pubs, dog parks and street corners where Randall Boylan plays his saxophone, this avid skier can sometimes be seen and heard at Arizona Snowbowl. He will play in lift lines, on chairlifts and even while skiing, including over the bumps on expert black diamond runs. One of the challenges to playing outdoors at 10,000 or so feet is keeping … [Read more...] about Sax Man Bringing Music to the Mountain
Preparing for Physical Therapy
Many people have questions when preparing to attend a physical therapy session. Below, I hope to answer some simple questions. Q: What should I expect during my first session? A: During your first session, the physical therapist will want to get to know you and perform a thorough evaluation. Expect a lot of questions about your health, your lifestyle and your living situation. Depending on your particular symptoms, your therapist may examine your posture, reflexes, balance, coordination, … [Read more...] about Preparing for Physical Therapy
Governor Proclaims Flagstaff to be Arizona’s Winter Wonderland
Welcome to Flagstaff, Arizona’s Official Winter Wonderland. That is the designation recently bestowed upon our city through proclamation by Governor Ducey, and we are truly a winter wonderland. Not just because Flagstaff is one of the snowiest cities in the United States or because it is home to so many snow-related activities, but because Flagstaff offers a winter experience to residents and visitors, snow or shine (or both), which can only be found in the northland. Being named the Winter … [Read more...] about Governor Proclaims Flagstaff to be Arizona’s Winter Wonderland
How Diet Affects Your Skin
Patients in my dermatology clinic frequently ask me about how their diet is affecting their skin. I love these questions, because I have an opportunity to use my background in nutrition to guide patients toward a more skin-healthy diet. Unfortunately, there are not evidence-based recommendations I can offer regarding supplements and vitamins because high-quality, non-industry studies are lacking. However, I can share some emerging theories on inflammation and the skin that encourage a diet … [Read more...] about How Diet Affects Your Skin
Local Retailers: A Jolly Season
Is this year's holiday spending brisk or just ho ho hum? That depends on how much confidence consumers have in the nation’s economy and what effect the November shootings in France will have. The National Retail Federation predicts sales in November and December to rise 3.7 percent to $630.5 billion. That is above the average growth of 2.5 percent over the last decade, but below the increases of five and six percent in some years before the recession, which began in 2007. While the economy … [Read more...] about Local Retailers: A Jolly Season
We’re Playing in the Snow at Flagstaff Nordic Center
Cross-country skiers, skate skiers, snow bikers, snowshoers and families are enjoying sunny days and snow-packed forest trails following recent storms that have dumped more than a foot of snow at the Nordic Center. The ski area, 15 miles north of Flagstaff, opened yesterday for the holiday season and will remain open daily through Sunday, Jan. 3 “Our expert groomers have done an amazing job preparing the more than 30 miles of trails, and everyone’s so excited to be playing outdoors,” said … [Read more...] about We’re Playing in the Snow at Flagstaff Nordic Center