Albert Einstein once said, “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it … he who doesn’t … pays it.” Stability, comfort, privacy, security, community and personal expression are some of the top non-financial reasons for home ownership. While these are certainly all very compelling and vary in priority from each homeowner, the “eighth wonder of the world,” as Einstein called it, has massive impact to all homeowners as home appreciation is compounding … [Read more...] about Considering the Eighth Wonder of the World and Housing
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Allergies Got You Down?
With springtime comes the beautiful blooming flowers, trees and plants. With the pollution and added winds picking up, high pollen and dust counts aggravate allergies. Poor dietary and lifestyle choices can increase the burden on the liver, making allergy symptoms worse. Eating a lot of fried, fatty or processed foods, foods that lack nutrients and vitality, will also increase the burden on the liver, creating more allergy inflammatory responses in the body. How do you know if you are showing … [Read more...] about Allergies Got You Down?
Helping Seniors with Transportation
The freedom to get behind the wheel and travel in our vehicles is a luxury we sometimes take for granted. That is until the aging process takes its toll and forces senior drivers to give up their car keys and rely on other resources to help them get from place to place. While they often decide to stop driving because of declining visual, physical and cognitive conditions, seniors can feel a loss of control over their lives. They view their vehicles as a lifeline – a necessary link – to the … [Read more...] about Helping Seniors with Transportation
What is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon?
Many people may generally know what an orthopedic surgeon is and does. An orthopedic surgeon is a physician who deals with musculoskeletal problems and can perform surgery to address those problems, if necessary. But what does it mean to be subspecialty trained? More specifically, what does it mean to be a sports medicine trained orthopedic surgeon? Sports medicine is a subspecialty of orthopedic surgery about which many people may have heard, but few people understand the training background … [Read more...] about What is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon?
Back2Basic’s Partnership with Sky’s the Limit Fund to Expand Access to Life-Saving Treatment
Treatment for substance use disorder remains the best tool for preventing the worst outcomes of addiction, which is why those struggling must enter a treatment program that works for them. However, the cost of treatment continues to increase, making it difficult for many people and their families to get the help they need. Back2Basics is helping do its part to close that financial gap by officially becoming a member of Sky’s the Limit Fund’s Program Partner Alliance. Sky’s the Limit Fund … [Read more...] about Back2Basic’s Partnership with Sky’s the Limit Fund to Expand Access to Life-Saving Treatment
Elevating Impact: Mountain Sports Flagstaff’s New Vision for 2024
As I have touched upon in my previous columns, Mountain Sports Flagstaff has been family-led for more than 50 years. In a family-led business, the values of loyalty, trust and a shared sense of purpose form the foundation for success, creating a unique and cohesive work environment where dedication to the business is intertwined with a commitment to the well-being and success of our team, our community and the natural world around us. Thus, we made our pledge to grant 1% of our sales to local … [Read more...] about Elevating Impact: Mountain Sports Flagstaff’s New Vision for 2024
Understanding Economic Impacts, Workforce Composition
The City of Flagstaff, through the Economic Development Program, has embarked on two ambitious community processes. The first, the Economic Development Strategic Plan, will assess changes to the economy that may have resulted from Covid-19, the housing crisis or other local and global factors, and then work to identify strategies to maintain and improve a robust, prosperous and resilient economy in the years to come. It will set the economic development course for the city for the next five … [Read more...] about Understanding Economic Impacts, Workforce Composition
Can Hearing Loss Be Fixed?
After being diagnosed with hearing loss, many patients ask, “Can it be fixed?” While the question is simple, the answer can be quite complicated. It depends on multiple factors. For the majority of patients, the answer is, unfortunately, no. However, there are certain situations when medical intervention can help. Being aware of when a hearing loss may or may not be medically treatable, and why, can help you take better care of your auditory system. Conductive Hearing Loss The ear can be … [Read more...] about Can Hearing Loss Be Fixed?
Planning for the Future of Flagstaff’s Water Resources
The City of Flagstaff is a leader in water conservation, quality, delivery and management. Planning for the future of our water resources started decades ago and is continuous. To see how thoroughly Flagstaff has planned for its water future, I suggest you take a look at the Utilities Integrated Master Plan (UIMP) and specifically, the “water resources” chapter. This and other water planning documents can be found on the city’s website under Water Services: flagstaffaz.gov. “The major objective … [Read more...] about Planning for the Future of Flagstaff’s Water Resources
Hardening Your Home
We tend to think of our home as our castle or our safe space. We should all be fortunate enough to feel safe in our homes. While it may “feel” safe, there are several steps you can take to improve its safety. Hardening is defined as “to make or become tougher and more clearly defined.” We should all consider a little hardening for our castles. The first step is the most important and it’s free! You need to develop a plan of action for the possible situations you might face. Have you thought … [Read more...] about Hardening Your Home