Getting sober is difficult for anyone. Add pregnancy or being a new mom to the picture while facing an especially high cost of living, and the challenge seems insurmountable. At The Guidance Center, we’re seeking to engage women who may benefit from a pilot program called Moms and Babies. In partnership with Arizona Complete Health and AHCCCS, the program covers expenses related to therapy, housing, childcare, peer support and other needs. We want new and expecting mothers to feel truly … [Read more...] about The Guidance Center’s Moms and Babies Program Supports Pregnant Women Living with Substance Use Disorders
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Tomatopalooza: Tips, Trivia about Growing Tomatoes
Northern Arizona’s unpredictable high-desert climate means cultivating tomatoes can be both a unique challenge and a deeply satisfying success. Whether you’re cultivating a backyard garden or container plants on your patio, the key to a thriving tomato harvest lies in choosing the right varieties, using proper techniques, and understanding local conditions. And if you’re passionate about tomatoes, there’s even more to love: these garden staples have a fascinating history and global footprint … [Read more...] about Tomatopalooza: Tips, Trivia about Growing Tomatoes
Which Hearing Aids are Right for Me?
The world of hearing aids can be intimidating. With the multiple manufacturers and models, it can feel akin to purchasing a vehicle. A minority of adults with hearing loss are actually fit with hearing aids, while the average length of time between noticing an issue and seeking treatment is seven years. Fortunately, licensed providers are available to act as guides, with guides being the key words. While providers are very knowledgeable and reliable sources, the question of which type of … [Read more...] about Which Hearing Aids are Right for Me?
Celebrating the Legacy of the World’s Oldest Rodeo with Events, Performances
Prescott Frontier Days, Inc. is thrilled to announce tickets are on sale now at www.worldsoldestrodeo.com via the only valid third-party ticket vendor, Rodeo Tickets. This iconic event, held during the bustling Fourth of July week, is a cornerstone of Prescott’s summer calendar, driving economic prosperity throughout the county. Featuring a week-long extravaganza of world-class rodeo action and family-friendly entertainment, the World’s Oldest Rodeo stands as Prescott’s premier event of the … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Legacy of the World’s Oldest Rodeo with Events, Performances
Power, Confidence and Cardio: The Transformative Benefits of Kickboxing
Kickboxing is a martial arts-inspired workout that focuses on punching, kicking and footwork against a sparring partner, a punching bag, or by shadow boxing. This sport offers numerous health benefits, including stress relief, mood enhancement, increased self-confidence, self-defense skills, weight loss, improved strength, muscle tone, health, coordination, balance and flexibility. Kickboxing helps relieve stress by channeling aggression on to a bag, melting away any tension you might be … [Read more...] about Power, Confidence and Cardio: The Transformative Benefits of Kickboxing
Math Through History: Recession = Lower Mortgage Rates = Home Appreciation
Are we having fun yet? Yes, as exciting and/or scary as it may seem, we are experiencing many historic moments here in the market. We are working toward what feels like the end of an inflation cycle with economic conditions we’ve not seen since the 1970s and 1990s. That cycle has put us in 25- to 30-year highs for mortgage rates. At the time of writing this article in late April, the proposed tariffs – rivaling those not seen in more than 100 years—are on a temporary pause, but we’ve not fully … [Read more...] about Math Through History: Recession = Lower Mortgage Rates = Home Appreciation
My Just City Mayoral Fellowship
In mid-April, I finished my Mayoral Fellowship through the Mayors’ Institute for City Design (MICD) and the Just Cities Lab at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. This fellowship focused on issues of justice, equity, community development and housing. Eight mayors were selected to participate from a diversity of cities facing a variety of issues relating to housing. The program convened a distinguished group of professionals in design, transportation, planning, community development finance … [Read more...] about My Just City Mayoral Fellowship
Voices of Recovery: A Mother’s Journey Through Her Son’s Addiction and Recovery
Sharon Lee felt helpless when she discovered her son, Justin, was experimenting with drugs during his teenage years. Having recently separated from her husband, Lee was working long hours to provide for her family, yet some things at home slipped through the cracks. Justin was always an excellent student, so Lee figured if he was keeping his grades up, he was doing fine. This couldn’t have been further from the truth as Justin fell deeper into his addiction. Luckily, over time, with the help … [Read more...] about Voices of Recovery: A Mother’s Journey Through Her Son’s Addiction and Recovery
Education Is Essential to Thriving in High-Cost Communities Like Flagstaff
Flagstaff is one of the most beautiful places in the country – but it’s also one of the most expensive. Skyrocketing housing costs, limited rental availability and an influx of outside investment have made it increasingly difficult for many people, especially young adults and working families, to build a sustainable life here. While there are many necessary conversations to be had about how to reduce the cost of living, we must also talk about the equally critical role of education – especially … [Read more...] about Education Is Essential to Thriving in High-Cost Communities Like Flagstaff
Understanding the Benefits of NAD+
NAD (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) is a vital coenzyme that plays a key role in energy production, cellular metabolism and cellular repair. It is important in maintaining cellular activity and mitochondrial function and often has a fast turnover rate to NADH (hydrogen molecule attached), which is why it can easily get depleted by DNA damage and inflammation. Maintaining the proper balance of NAD+/ NADH ratio to promote the anti-inflammatory effects is key in reducing the effects from … [Read more...] about Understanding the Benefits of NAD+