I get asked three questions all of the time. What sunscreen should I buy? What SPF should I use? Are sunscreens safe? Before I address these questions, a little background on sunscreens will be helpful. There are two types of sunscreens, chemical blockers and physical blockers. Chemical blockers absorb UV radiation and then become inactive. Physical blockers (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide) reflect and scatter the UV radiation before it gets to your skin. There are pros and cons to each … [Read more...] about Answering Questions About Sunscreen
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Being Thankful This Holiday Season
As we look toward the holidays and reflect back to take inventory on the year gone by, there is plenty to be thankful for, especially for those of us fortunate enough to call Flagstaff home. While the macro real estate market has made national headlines for nearly the last six months because of the roller coaster caused by increasing interest rates, our micro market here in Northern Arizona has held steady – and normalization is a good look for us. Some data points that might be of … [Read more...] about Being Thankful This Holiday Season
Exploring Flagstaff’s Holiday Magic with Winter Wonderland Experiences
Flagstaff is designated as Arizona’s Winter Wonderland with snow-capped mountains, pristine snowy meadows and ponderosa pine trees sprinkled with fresh fallen snow. Experience Flagstaff’s holiday season of wonderful events, amazing activities and spectacular snow play opportunities to create magical memories and fun family traditions. Try these eight magical and merry must-dos to get started! Joyful holiday events downtown are sponsored by the Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance. Feel … [Read more...] about Exploring Flagstaff’s Holiday Magic with Winter Wonderland Experiences
New Year, New Horizons with CCC
The first snowfall of the season has donned winter’s white cap on the Peaks, and soon, students will be studying for finals before thoughts turn to home and the holidays. And then will begin a new year filled with possibilities. For Coconino Community College, that means I will step down as interim president and Dr. Eric Heiser will embark upon his path as the college’s sixth president. For the faculty and staff, that means a sea of fresh new faces to help navigate through educational … [Read more...] about New Year, New Horizons with CCC
Why is Good Circulation Important?
Having good circulation allows the body to function at its best. When part of the body isn’t getting the blood flow it needs, it can cause pain, cramping, fatigue, slow healing or even gangrene. Why Be Concerned About Poor Circulation? Poor circulation can definitely cause symptoms such as cramping or pain, but it also is an indicator that there might be blockages in important arteries such as those in the heart or going to the brain. Blockages in those vessels can cause heart attacks or … [Read more...] about Why is Good Circulation Important?
Connecting Business with Environmental Sustainability
Many see climate change as a political topic nowadays, that swings from being a life or death issue to one that’s not real – and everything in between. Irrespective of where you stand on the subject, the government is taking aggressive action on climate change that will impact your business. The United States pledged a Net Zero emission target by 2050, and the Environmental, Social and Governance Score (ESG) is part of that plan. ESG is similar to a credit score that measures a company’s … [Read more...] about Connecting Business with Environmental Sustainability
NACA Support Services Helping Those in Need
NACA Supportive Services is part of the Community Development department, located in the General Services Administration office, Suite 56, at the Safeway Cedar Shopping Plaza. Supportive Services has been part of the NACA services since its inception, just not at the larger scale it is today. The original intent was to help Native Americans who travel to Flagstaff with their multiple needs, such as providing gas assistance for medical appointments in Flagstaff. Today, the support continues in … [Read more...] about NACA Support Services Helping Those in Need
Honoring the Season of Gratitude with Five Simple Exercises
The holidays are here and it is a great time to start implementing the attitude of gratitude. There are many short exercises that you can do to keep you in that space of feeling and expressing gratitude on a daily basis. Many people can get stuck in a rut of complaining or in a negative space like it is a vicious cycle. They may be focusing on the bad things going on around them or negative thinking patterns. Like attracts like. Everything has energy or vibration, including thoughts, words and … [Read more...] about Honoring the Season of Gratitude with Five Simple Exercises
Making Sure Hearing Aids Work for You
As audiologists, our main goal is always to improve our patient’s safety and quality of life. Typically, this is done through the fitting of hearing aids. Surveys have shown that one major barrier to accessing hearing aids is cost. In an effort to help address this barrier, Congress recently granted permission for hearing devices to be sold over the counter. Now it can be even more challenging for patients to know which option best suits their needs. Fortunately, you do not have to figure it out … [Read more...] about Making Sure Hearing Aids Work for You
Keeping Your New Year’s Resolution to Get Sober
The new year provides an opportunity for many people to start fresh, begin eating healthy and start exercising. This is also a great time for those battling addiction to set goals for recovery. One of the best things a person can do is set themselves free from addiction. Getting sober can improve nearly every aspect of a person’s life by repairing long damaged relationships and boosting overall health. Starting the new year is always an exciting time for new beginnings. If you are one of … [Read more...] about Keeping Your New Year’s Resolution to Get Sober