Imagine making lasting memories that nourish your soul. Do the stars want you to take an epic hike or explore the delights in historic downtown? How about forest bathing in the world’s largest ponderosa pine forest, views of the night skies so dark that they’ve earned the designation of the world’s First International Dark Sky City, and cultural experiences that will have you walking within a landscape of legacies and ancient pueblos. Oh, there’s more . . . six national monuments are less than … [Read more...] about Follow Your Sign as the Stars Align
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New Year’s Resolution: What If?
Tis the season of resolutions. Some are kept, many slip by the wayside, perhaps to be repeated next year. We suggest an alternative at which you’re more likely to succeed: “What if?” None of us ever want to be in a situation where we need to take emergency actions. We make choices on a constant basis that help to prevent us from experiencing consequences we’re not prepared for. This year, rather than resolutions, you should ask yourself several “what if” questions so that should a difficult … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolution: What If?
Recognizing Medical Gaslighting
If you’re a patient, have you ever had the experience of your practitioner blowing off or minimizing your symptoms? Or, worse yet, has your practitioner made you feel like you’re crazy and couldn’t be possibly experiencing your own symptoms? As a practitioner who has treated chronic illness and pain for well over a decade, this does happen. It’s called medical gaslighting and I want to shine a light on it so that we can all recognize it. This is Part 1 of a two-part series. What is Medical … [Read more...] about Recognizing Medical Gaslighting
Understanding the Lasting Impact of Legacy Giving
Benjamin Franklin left a legacy of accomplishment as a printer, innovator, author, public servant and statesman. Two centuries later, we still consider this founding father as one of the greatest Americans. Yet, at his passing, Franklin left behind something in addition to a life of great work. In 1789, just before his death, Franklin revised his will, leaving 2,000 sterling pounds – the equivalent at the time to about $9,000 – to be distributed as low-interest loans to tradesmen in Boston … [Read more...] about Understanding the Lasting Impact of Legacy Giving
PAD: The Silent Killer
PAD is often called the silent killer because you may have it and not even know,” said Dr. Joel Rainwater, chief medical officer of Comprehensive Integrated Care (CiC) in Flagstaff. The reason it is sometimes missed is because people dismiss the symptoms of this dangerous disease as just a sign of getting older. But it’s not. “It’s not normal to have difficulty walking to your mailbox, it’s not normal to have constant leg pain or cramping,” said Rainwater. “That’s not normal aging, it could be a … [Read more...] about PAD: The Silent Killer
Addressing the Rental Housing Crisis
As a HUD Housing grant manager through the Arizona Department of Housing for Central/Northern Arizona, we manage both STRMU (Short Term Rent Mortgage Utilities) and TBRA (Tenant Based Rental Assistance) grants. We manage a grant written to serve those with specific medical conditions/records/infectious disease control; however, there are various applications of these grants for various demographic populations. In the management/facilitation of an HUD/ADOH grant, STRMU addresses those in … [Read more...] about Addressing the Rental Housing Crisis
Common Questions for Your Audiologist
Going to a heath care professional can be a stressful situation. You have chosen to ask for a professional opinion about your health and want to get the best possible information during the appointment. Treatment for a physical issue you are having is a very personal subject and you want to feel that you are receiving individualized recommendations. When you go to any health care professional, it is important to be prepared before the appointment. Write down possible questions you have. They … [Read more...] about Common Questions for Your Audiologist
Is Cheaper Feed Really Cheaper to Feed?
There are several factors that go into what you choose to feed your horses. With commodity prices on the rise, price per bag is probably high on the list – but when you break it down, the cheapest bag you can buy might not actually be the cheapest way to ensure your horse gets the nutrients he needs. The three types of formulas are constant nutrition, fixed formula and least-cost formula. Constant nutrition formulas use the same nutrition in every bag. This means all the ingredients in a bag … [Read more...] about Is Cheaper Feed Really Cheaper to Feed?
Flagstaff’s Holiday Magic
Flagstaff is designated as Arizona’s Winter Wonderland, featuring the state’s tallest snow-capped mountain and the grandest snow-covered meadows with the world’s largest contiguous Ponderosa pine forest…with, you guessed it: tree limbs that lightly bounce with limbs laden with snow. Experience Flagstaff’s holiday season of wonderful events, amazing activities and spectacular snow play opportunities to create magical memories and fun family traditions. Eight Merriest Experiences: Joyful … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Holiday Magic
Winterizing Your RV or Boat
With Flagstaff’s early winter temperatures still fairly warm, there may still be time to doublecheck your winterizing skills. Review these 12 easy steps to make sure your RV and/or boat is prepared and protected. RVs and boats should be drained of fresh water. Grey and black water holding tanks should be dumped as well. RV antifreeze needs to be applied to the entire fresh water system. Add two to three gallons of RV antifreeze to the freshwater holding tank. You can buy antifreeze at … [Read more...] about Winterizing Your RV or Boat