As many as 50 million Americans suffer from tinnitus, a debilitating health condition commonly known as “ringing in the ears.” Musicians, factory workers, veterans and many others endure its effects, including problems with concentration, sleep, anxiety and depression. Tinnitus affects a wide range of people, including those who are exposed to continuous noise and even people who use home improvement tools. It is the leading service-related disability among U.S. veterans, according to the … [Read more...] about Offering Hope through the Levo Tinnitus System
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Massage 101: Choosing the Right Massage and Add-On Therapies
Massage therapy encompasses many different techniques, styles and personalized options, which can vary from appointment to appointment. Few things allow us to individualize an experience for the moment like massage therapy does. In the winter, deep tissue for aching muscles from snow shoveling may be in order. After taking final exams, a relaxing massage is just what is needed to end the semester. Sometimes it is about bodywork and total-body stretching to help reach sports and physical … [Read more...] about Massage 101: Choosing the Right Massage and Add-On Therapies
Understanding Strategic Employee Benefit Offerings
Often, when your renewal comes in, more time is spent evaluating alternative carriers using the current plans than looking into creative multiple plan options to meet the needs of both the employer and its employees. Let’s look at some ideas to consider well before your next renewal. It is very common today for health insurance companies to allow employers to choose up to three different health plan designs. Have you ever looked closely at all of the options on your renewal letter? There … [Read more...] about Understanding Strategic Employee Benefit Offerings
Reaccreditation Validates NAU’s Student-Centered Education
Many areas of Arizona’s economy are seeing incredible growth. According to the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity, 10 major sectors added jobs last year – with the largest gains in education and health services (14,800 jobs) and construction (12,100 jobs). This success demands a bigger workforce – a workforce that is highly trained for the sustainable economy our state needs. At Northern Arizona University, we are prepared to meet that challenge. The recent results of our accreditation … [Read more...] about Reaccreditation Validates NAU’s Student-Centered Education
County Preparing for Ready, Set, Go
Coconino County has recently implemented a new program called Ready, Set, Go! designed to ensure that citizens are prepared for wildfires and other disasters. The program was initially launched in 2011 and has since been adopted by the Coconino County Sheriff and the Arizona Sheriff’s Association, as well as several local fire organizations. As a collaborative effort between local, state and federal governments, this program helps engage citizens and encourages preparedness and safety as the … [Read more...] about County Preparing for Ready, Set, Go
Do Two Things to Get a Raise or Promotion
Every month, when I hear from the Flagstaff Business News editor that it is time to submit my column, I look back over the emails I have received, or the discussions I’ve had with business leaders, or just something I’ve witnessed in my day-to-day work. For this month’s column, I didn’t need to look beyond my own front door. My two sons, Matt and Ross, both called me to say they had been promoted and received a raise. Matt works at the world headquarters for a major automobile rental … [Read more...] about Do Two Things to Get a Raise or Promotion
Defining Arthroscopic, Laparoscopic, Endoscopic
Thirty years ago, many of the modern minimally invasive surgery techniques had yet to become common place in the operating room. When I was an intern in General Surgery in 1986, we were still doing gallbladder removals by cutting large open incisions beneath the rib cage on the right side – a very painful approach, to say the least. Now, the use of small TV cameras has become commonplace and used to treat many medical and surgical disorders revolutionizing the world of medicine. Everyone … [Read more...] about Defining Arthroscopic, Laparoscopic, Endoscopic
Tips for Families Who Have Children with Special Needs
When beginning to build their families, few parents expect to have a child with special needs. However, the experience is surprisingly common and affects millions of people throughout the United States. In fact, current estimates show that approximately one in six children from age three to 17 have at least one developmental disorder. Any parent knows that having a child brings love, satisfaction and busyness. And being a parent of a child with special needs brings new concerns to address, as … [Read more...] about Tips for Families Who Have Children with Special Needs
Bacteria: The Guardians of Health
Microorganisms are the oldest life form on earth. They are everywhere and they are numerous. The weight of all microbial life on earth is 25 times greater than all animal life. Not only have humans evolved in the presence of bacteria, our health is greatly dependent on maintaining harmony and equilibrium with the microorganisms living on us and in us. We interact daily with our bacterial neighbors in many ways. The food we eat, the air we breathe, the lifestyle we choose and the medications … [Read more...] about Bacteria: The Guardians of Health
What is Your Real Estate Love Language?
Love languages. We all have them. The definition of a “love language” is the way we most often express our love to others (or feel loved by others). Real estate is such an emotional and personal experience for buyers (whether a first-time buyer or seasoned investor), that we can talk about “falling in love” with a special piece of real estate. Each buyer has his or her own real estate love language. The key is for your realtor to figure out your love language and find properties that tug on your … [Read more...] about What is Your Real Estate Love Language?