Every person’s path through recovery is as unique as the individual themselves. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to recovery, experts know that having a strong social support network helps increase the chances of a person reaching their recovery goals. When people are in the midst of their addiction, they often pull away from the people who care about them most and surround themselves with people who are living a similar harmful lifestyle. As the person begins recovering, they must … [Read more...] about Building a Network of Support While in Recovery
Library Plaza to Offer Outdoor Reading Space
The Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library is rolling out a suite of new changes to make access to resources and services easier than ever. June will be a busy month in the library, as both the physical and digital footprint gets a facelift. We’re also pleased to introduce our new Library Director Linda Tillson! Linda joined the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library District in February, having served as the Eagle Valley Library district director in Colorado for the past … [Read more...] about Library Plaza to Offer Outdoor Reading Space
Perennials are Versatile, Easy to Grow
Perennials are the backbone of any garden. Unlike their annual counterparts, their cycle doesn’t end with one season. Instead, they come back year after year, making them a good long-term investment and giving your garden shape and predictability. Although many perennials often live a long time, their life span is variable, and some may live for only three to five years. But even those without a long lifespan often propagate through reseeding. One more positive benefit from planting … [Read more...] about Perennials are Versatile, Easy to Grow
Bountiful Blooms Growing at Wild Heart Farm
The comfort found in the beauty of growing flowers is what triggered a dream-come-true life for Wild Heart Farm owner Kate Watters. “My farm is my refuge where I feel nestled in the arms of Mother Nature.” Located 40 minutes southeast of Sedona near Montezuma’s Well in the quiet town of Rimrock, Wild Heart Farm is a lush riparian woodland area dotted with mulberry and hackberry trees, a rock cliff limestone wall and a vast amount of flowers. “This farm is incredibly wild, we even have coyotes … [Read more...] about Bountiful Blooms Growing at Wild Heart Farm
Local Reporter Tells Story of Early River-Running Effort to Document Plant Life
Eighty-five years ago, two botanists put their lives on the line to survey the plants along the Colorado River. Joining a small group of amateur river runners, they embarked on a 43-day journey through the often treacherous waters. The expedition proved wildly successful, and the botanists were lauded by the media for their effort. This was partly for their scientific triumph, but more because of their gender – Elzada Clover and Lois Jotter had entered a man’s world of river running and … [Read more...] about Local Reporter Tells Story of Early River-Running Effort to Document Plant Life
Josh McIver Brings Nashville Hot Chicken to Camp Verde
Flew the Coop Nashville Hot Chicken Shack owner Josh Mclver believes his style of chicken may be unique to Northern Arizona. Customers believe his spicy chicken rub, made from Caroline Reaper peppers, may well be the hottest around. Considered to be the hottest pepper in the world, the Carolina Reaper, used in Flew the Coop’s hottest rub, measures more than two million Scoville Heat Units. “Our basic proprietary 12-spice recipe for our rub is derived from my wife, Jen’s, style, which is … [Read more...] about Josh McIver Brings Nashville Hot Chicken to Camp Verde
Grandma Might Disapprove, But Laughter is the Best Medicine
If too much bad stress can kill us, wouldn’t you rather die of laughter? There’s a new movement practiced in more than 100 countries called Laughter Yoga. Developed by Indian physician Dr. Madan Kataria, Laughter Yoga combines laughter with breathing exercises and is said to be packed with as many benefits as clowns in a phone booth, bringing more oxygen to the body including the brain, calming the central nervous system, lowering blood pressure, reducing stress hormone levels, and boosting the … [Read more...] about Grandma Might Disapprove, But Laughter is the Best Medicine
Into the Closet with Bobbie Casalino Lewis
If you’ve ever wondered how some people can look great whether they are attending a gala or washing a car, it could be because they are clients of Expression Expert Bobbie Casalino Lewis. “Fashion is what you wear; style is how you wear it. I would love to help you fashion your style,” she says. And she means it. She wants us to show up on the outside as we are on the inside, and she wants us to do it now and at every age. Her just-published first book, “So That’s What 70 Looks Like! The … [Read more...] about Into the Closet with Bobbie Casalino Lewis
Leaping Ahead with Lumity
Hearing aids evolve at an incredible rate, with the ultimate goal of improving sound quality and clarity. The other goal is making the hearing aids as user friendly as possible. Manufacturers consistently survey their customers to determine what types of innovations are most desirable. Phonak recently launched a new technology platform. It’s called Lumity, and patients are stating that the improvements are very noticeable. Sleeker The most common concern patients have, even when they love … [Read more...] about Leaping Ahead with Lumity
Understanding the Hype about Peptide Therapy for Weight Loss
Obesity and diabetes cases are high in the U.S. and rising on a daily basis because of the American lifestyle and poor diet choices. Hormone imbalance may also contribute to weight challenges. The most recent drug that has been FDA approved for weight loss is a GLP-1 peptide called Tirzepatide-mounjaro (name brand). Another GLP-1 peptide that often is used for diabetic patients is semaglutide, name brand Ozempic, which also has been shown to lower hemoglobin A1c blood tests, balance blood … [Read more...] about Understanding the Hype about Peptide Therapy for Weight Loss