Dermaplaning is a physical exfoliation that utilizes a specialized instrument designed to scrape away accumulated dead skin cells and vellous hair. It is a comfortable, relaxing procedure that can be combined with other services to improve their efficacy. The benefits of dermaplaning are immediate. It will improve skin tone, texture and appearance while removing dead skin cells and villous hair (peach fuzz) with every stroke. You will notice that makeup glides on easily so less is … [Read more...] about What is Dermaplaning?
Commercial Real Estate Trends in Arizona
LoopNet reported that for the state of Arizona, commercial office space remained on the market for an average of 190 days in the third quarter of 2012, compared to 140 days in the third quarter of 2013. This average jumped to 230 days in the third quarter of 2014. Many analysts believe that long durations of commercial space availability are a strong indicator of a lukewarm commercial market; however, I believe that the market is far from doom and gloom for commercial landlords. In my … [Read more...] about Commercial Real Estate Trends in Arizona
Affordable Care Act: An Update from a Local Perspective
Now that the Supreme Court has upheld the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), what does this mean for you and your business? Arizona is one of 37 states that chose not to operate its own insurance marketplace. The recent ruling would have had dramatic consequences, had the court ruled that subsidies are only available through state-based marketplaces. As it turned out, it is business as usual for the 6.4 million Americans who receive subsidies to help pay for their health … [Read more...] about Affordable Care Act: An Update from a Local Perspective
Do you have Staph?
Recently, there has been a lot of national attention centered on outbreaks of MRSA (methicillin resistant staph aureus) and staphylococcal infections involving football players, schools and the general public. For dermatologists, at least one patient in our clinic per day has had some issue with staph (pronounced “staff”), whether it's a patient with recurrent folliculitis, a surgical wound infection, a patient with dermatitis that has recently worsened or a child with impetigo. There are 30 … [Read more...] about Do you have Staph?
AWD Turns 40
Some things are built to last. Law firms are not frequently among them. Why not? Just consider the last situation when you spent time with your lawyer. You were probably in the midst of a transaction or dispute that you couldn’t handle on your own, and the outcome of which could make a big difference in your life or in your business. Now, consider how you came to have that lawyer as your own. No one seeks a referral by asking, “Is there a lawyer who handles …?” Most likely, the … [Read more...] about AWD Turns 40
Occupational Therapy: What’s in a name?
You may think “occupational therapy” is related to your job or career. After all, we think of “work” when we hear the word “occupation.” However, occupational therapy far exceeds the realm of your job; it is about learning “skills for the job of living.” Think of your life as your occupation. Consider all the activities you do from the time you wake up until you go to sleep: dressing, grooming, eating, cooking, thinking, planning, organizing, driving, working, going to school, parenting and … [Read more...] about Occupational Therapy: What’s in a name?
Navajo Head Start Begins Education Partnership
Navajo Head Start employees now have a better opportunity to pursue and obtain their college degrees thanks to a partnership established between Navajo Head Start and Navajo Technical University. Navajo Head Start has signed a memorandum of understanding with Navajo Technical University (NTU) to help its teachers obtain their Associate of Science degrees or their Bachelor of Science degrees in early childhood multicultural education from NTU. The partnership, forged by Sharon Henderson … [Read more...] about Navajo Head Start Begins Education Partnership
Common Legal Tools For Collecting Money You Are Owed
You have sent numerous bills to your client, but have not received payment in return. You have sent letters threatening escalated action with no results. Your phone calls are being ignored. At this point, you can give up and write off the debt, hire a collection agency, hire an attorney or you may wish to file your own lawsuit. To maximize your chances of collection, you will need to obtain a judgment, something a collection agency cannot do without hiring an attorney. Getting a judgment doesn’t … [Read more...] about Common Legal Tools For Collecting Money You Are Owed
See Your Possibilities, Not Your Limitations
For almost two decades, my email signature has ended with "See your possibilities, not your limitations." I borrowed this sentence from a brief moment in a pretty bad movie. I remember nothing else about the film, only that line, but when the actor uttered the words, it was quite an epiphany for me; this is how you should live. Focus on what's possible, and the world opens itself to you. You'll accomplish more, be happier and experience less frustration. Life's ups and downs are revealed for … [Read more...] about See Your Possibilities, Not Your Limitations
Uncovering Pain in Seniors with Dementia
Many studies indicate that although dementia patients experience severe or chronic pain, they regularly receive fewer analgesics than healthy senior adults. This can primarily be attributed to the fact that while a healthy senior can verbalize pain and discomfort, dementia patients, especially those in the late stages, cannot. Pain reporting is dependent on memory and verbal capacity; dementia patients generally have difficulty with both and cannot report when they are experiencing pain. … [Read more...] about Uncovering Pain in Seniors with Dementia