In the United States, at least 12 million people have, or have had, cancer – and increasing numbers of them survive. However, even those in remission often find themselves dealing with side effects of cancer and/or cancer treatments. Fortunately, we are learning more about how best to decrease, or even eliminate, these side effects: Decreased motion in the arm. This is common after having a lumpectomy or mastectomy to treat breast cancer. To help regain mobility: o Slowly raise the arm … [Read more...] about Living with and Surviving Cancer
The Joy of Gratitude
Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday. Many families have a tradition in which each family member stands up and declares their thankfulness for something. While such traditions are great, thankfulness, or gratitude should be more than a once-a-year tradition. Gratitude should be a constant part of our being. No matter how bad your circumstances, you’re better off than the vast majority of the people who live today or have passed before you. Sometimes we focus too much on things we don’t have or … [Read more...] about The Joy of Gratitude
Time to Remodel the Kitchen or Bath: How to Get Started
When it is time to update your home, chances are, you will consider remodeling the kitchen or bathroom. These two areas can add the most value to your home in the long run and often make a big impact on your home’s resale value. According the National Association of Realtors, the average return on investment for a minor kitchen remodel is 82.7 percent, while a major bathroom remodel and major kitchen remodel averaged 72.5 percent. Making sure that the remodeling process runs smoothly takes time … [Read more...] about Time to Remodel the Kitchen or Bath: How to Get Started
Hot Yoga For Cold Days
The air outside is nippy, but inside the large exercise studio, sweat is seeping out of the pores of a group of hard-working practitioners who follow every move by and verbal cue from Julia Olguin, the director and owner of the Bikram Yoga of Flagstaff on West Phoenix Avenue, just south of the tracks downtown. After moving with her family from Southern California to Flagstaff in 2002, Olguin opened her Bikram studio, sometimes called “hot yoga,” in January 2004. The most distinctive part … [Read more...] about Hot Yoga For Cold Days
FMC and VVMC Receive National Certification
Flagstaff Medical Center and Verde Valley Medical Center received ISO 9001:2008 certification by DNV, the only accreditor of U.S. hospitals that integrates ISO 9001 quality compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation. Created by the International Organization for Standardization, ISO 9001 is a quality management system recognized by businesses around the world – including hospitals and healthcare providers – as the benchmark for continual quality improvement. The ISO 9001:2008 … [Read more...] about FMC and VVMC Receive National Certification
Explaining Laser Treatment in Dentistry
What is a Laser? A laser is an instrument that produces a very narrow, intense beam of light energy, which in dentistry, can be used to remove or shape oral tissue, including gums, teeth and bone. The laser can sometimes replace the need for a drill or anesthesia, thus reducing pain and allowing you to have a more relaxing dental experience. Laser treatment also can be more precise that other methods and lasers can be used to control swelling and minimize bleeding, reducing postoperative … [Read more...] about Explaining Laser Treatment in Dentistry
Is It Time to Hibernate or Can We Still Sell Real Estate?
Flagstaff real estate has quite the reputation for being seasonal. No doubt, it is much busier in the summer months than in the snow covered, wind howling, dark days of winter. Although it gets much slower in colder months, it does not die off completely. Mild winters allow for new construction homes to keep being built; it’s also much easier to navigate streets and neighborhoods and driveways are more clear. We are not always in line for a mild winter though and many winter months see … [Read more...] about Is It Time to Hibernate or Can We Still Sell Real Estate?
Arizona Beer Week 2015
Feb 12, 2015 - Feb 21, 2015 Event Description: Arizona's growing thirst for craft beer will be quenched when Arizona Beer Week returns for its fifth year, and this time, for even longer. Now 9 days long, you can enjoy a little hair of the dog throughout the week as dozens of the state's best breweries collaborate to bring craft brew connoisseurs food pairings, tap takeovers, pub crawls, special giveaways, meet the brewer nights and other events that pay homage to craft beer in … [Read more...] about Arizona Beer Week 2015
Photo of Slot Canyon Most Expensive in History
LIK USA announced the sale of the most expensive photograph in history by world-renowned fine art photographer, Peter Lik. "Phantom" sold to a private collector for an unprecedented $6.5 million. The purchase also included Lik's masterworks "Illusion" for $2.4 million and "Eternal Moods" for $1.1 million. With this $10 million sale, Lik now holds four of the top 20 spots for most expensive photographs ever sold. He already has a position in the ranking with a previous $1 million sale of … [Read more...] about Photo of Slot Canyon Most Expensive in History
Horsemen Lodge Has New Owners
Ascend Capital Management has purchased the Horsmen Lodge Restaurant. Named in the effort to pay homage to the ranching lifestyle, the Horsemen Lodge’s new owners are dedicated to updating the venue while also respecting and upholding it’s historical significance to the best of their ability. Alongside the physical renovations, a new menu is being included, offering not only dinner, but breakfast and lunch as well. The Horsemen Lodge is now open at 8500 Hwy 89 in Flagstaff. Their new hours … [Read more...] about Horsemen Lodge Has New Owners