There are those who do not believe herpes viruses are still around. Yes! Herpes is around and just as contagious today as it ever was. HSVI & HSVII: The two viruses are not as simplistic as their names suggests. There is a lot of misinformation out there about these two viruses, so let’s explore the facts. All strains of herpes are extremely contagious: saliva, sores and skin-to-skin contact is how they are typically spread. These viruses are known to “shed,” releasing small, trace … [Read more...] about Discussing Two Herpes Viruses
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Addressing Public Safety for the Winter
Flagstaff City Council had an infrastructure retreat on Sept. 30, which had some very important projects needing to be addressed, particularly around stormwater, wastewater, bike/ped and public safety. We have faced a lot over the summer and are working hard to prepare for winter on these fronts. The catastrophic flooding we faced this year needs to be addressed and done quickly. This was a primary part of the infrastructure discussion. Although this will take time to complete and fully … [Read more...] about Addressing Public Safety for the Winter
Changes in Employee Health Insurance Benefits
If you are an employer in Northern Arizona that pays for a portion of your employees’ health insurance premiums, you should learn about the major changes that are now happening. No longer will you be limited to the ho-hum plans that about four different carriers offer — where they tell you what you can have and that your premium is going up and your benefits are reduced. Now, you get to design your company’s plan and it will have the benefits that you want; plus, now you can truly save money … [Read more...] about Changes in Employee Health Insurance Benefits
When Practice is Fun
Marksmanship is a perishable skill. If you don’t practice, your accuracy, speed and familiarity will diminish. The solution is simple: practice, practice, practice. While it may be difficult to get excited about doing dry fire drills at home, there is an alternative that is both fun and allows you to practice unique skills. Competitive shooting sports are alive and well in Northern Arizona. Almost every Saturday, there is an event happening that can offer both a fun way to practice and … [Read more...] about When Practice is Fun
Forming Healthy Habits for Sustainable Recovery
Most men who come to treatment are here because their lives have become unmanageable and they are in dire need of structure. The carefully designed schedule of Back2Basics mirrors that of a balanced lifestyle, focusing on the discipline required to accomplish the tasks needed to maintain a healthy existence. Creating and adhering to a personal daily routine that includes getting enough sleep, eating nutritious foods, interacting positively with others and moving the body is the path to … [Read more...] about Forming Healthy Habits for Sustainable Recovery
County Leaders Deciding How to Invest American Rescue Plan Funds
Now that the first tranches of ARPA money have been deposited in municipal and county treasury’s bank accounts, community leaders are putting their best eligible projects forward for funding, some throwing every under-funded idea out there, hoping it will stick with decision makers. This month’s articles are focused on helping to provide a context and framework to help get your project successfully funded in partnership with your local government. This article will provide an overview of the … [Read more...] about County Leaders Deciding How to Invest American Rescue Plan Funds
Stress, Fear and Impacts on Immunity
Raise your hand if you’ve been stressed over the past 18 months! I’m guessing more than 90% of people reading this have had significant stress over the course of 2020 and 2021. Between the pandemic, elections and personal stress, I am seeing the multitude of ways that stress is impacting my patients and the levels of both stress and fear have a negative impact on health. The good thing about stress is that it can absolutely be a catalyst that sparks positive change. The bad news is that I … [Read more...] about Stress, Fear and Impacts on Immunity
Enjoy Pregnancy Without Foot Pain
Oh, my aching feet” is a phrase you hear often from pregnant women. But, are sore feet a symptom they just must deal with during pregnancy? The answer is “no.” There are many remedies available to help alleviate foot pain. Women often experience foot pain during pregnancy because of increased weight, foot instability and swelling. In the last five years, I’ve seen an increase in pregnant women with foot pain because more women than ever before are active, even running marathons, during their … [Read more...] about Enjoy Pregnancy Without Foot Pain
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport: A Look Back, A Look Forward
When I look back on the first three quarters of 2021, it is with mixed feelings. If we took out the previous two years and looked at our passenger numbers, it was a very good year. Having said that, there were far too many challenges that dim that optimism. We, like all businesses in our community, faced staffing shortages. One of our most important business partners, the rental cars, could not get enough staff and faced their car shortage head on. The airlines faced major staff shortages … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Pulliam Airport: A Look Back, A Look Forward
Imagining a World Beyond the Pandemic
Events like the COVID-19 pandemic can turn the world upside down. The immediate impact of this turmoil creates sometimes insurmountable challenges to small businesses. But it is nearly impossible to predict the long-term effects on those small businesses that have somehow managed to survive the initial blow. Small businesses may have a narrower margin with which to withstand the upheaval of a global pandemic, or an economic downturn, but these businesses do possess one advantage over the … [Read more...] about Imagining a World Beyond the Pandemic