Does 2020 have you feeling down? Take heart, you’re not alone. As a cardiology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve been working tirelessly throughout the pandemic and have talked to hundreds of people who feel the same way you do. The stress of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected people in many different ways, but nobody has been spared. If the phrase “the new normal” makes you cringe, I have good news for you – “the new normal” has the potential to be very positive! If we have learned one thing from … [Read more...] about Recognizing that Health is Wealth
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Do you have PAD?
At first, it seems like you may have just overdone: stood too long, worked too hard, sat incorrectly, worn those shoes you should have never purchased. Surely the pain is just episodic, it only happens “when…,” soon forgotten… until it happens again. Workdays tend to feel longer; sleep tends to be disrupted; one pair of shoes is your “go-to.” The expression “grin and bear it” takes on a whole new meaning. While many of us tend to think it’s just “too many birthdays” because you can’t remember an … [Read more...] about Do you have PAD?
Understanding a New-Found Freedom
The prescriptive use of adventure experiences by health professionals has shown to result in significant improvements in the regulation of emotions and behavior. Numerous studies point to the many benefits of outdoor experiences, including self-disclosure and awareness and enhanced attention span and problem-solving skills, as well as many brain functions important in the acquisition of a balanced life. Invigorated by the beauty of nature and the challenges it presents, many develop a … [Read more...] about Understanding a New-Found Freedom
Moving Forward at CCC
Even during this challenging period in our lives, Coconino Community College is making amazing things happen in Coconino County. The semester is off to a great start, and even though enrollment may not be quite where it was before, faculty and staff across the entire district are working hard to help the semester be a great experience for our students. This year, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we at CCC have chosen remote delivery methods for most of our courses, in the interest of the … [Read more...] about Moving Forward at CCC
Examining the Real Estate Market from the Trenches
This has been a remarkable year in many ways, but a very unusual year for the residential real estate market in Flagstaff. January and February seemed a bit busier than our previous early 2019 reports, but nothing prepared those in the real estate industry for what was to come. After the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we work and live in Flagstaff, many predicted our real estate market would slow down or even see price reductions, as business owners and their employees were shut down and … [Read more...] about Examining the Real Estate Market from the Trenches
Community Partnerships Key to Successful Academic Year
The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound effects on commerce, business, health, and access to goods and services. It has had a strong impact on business communities that are closely tied to Northern Arizona University. It is more important than ever for NAU to continue providing students, faculty and staff the opportunity to study, innovate, do research and use its collective creativity to imagine a new way of living. At NAU, we are devoted to our mission of providing a high-quality … [Read more...] about Community Partnerships Key to Successful Academic Year
Hypnotherapy, Coaching: How They Work Together
Hypnotherapy: Technically, hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis therapeutically to resolve a mind-based issue. Most people know hypnosis as entertainment, “making” people quack like ducks; play imaginary instruments; be Elvis; feel as if it’s really cold, hot or their skin is crawling with ants; act like they are eating the best ice cream ever or accepting an Academy Award. Almost all of that is real. What is seen in movies and books is often false. People can’t get stuck in hypnosis, even if the … [Read more...] about Hypnotherapy, Coaching: How They Work Together
Having Responsibilities Furthers the Addiction Recovery Process
In his book, “Boys Adrift,” Dr. Leonard Sax explains that men need to be responsible because if men are not needed, they do not flourish. Furthermore, according to organizational psychologist Benjamin P. Hardy, men actually step down if they are not needed. For example, when expectations are low, you will find young men demonstrating behaviors like remaining in their parents’ homes longer, delaying steps into adulthood and failing to thrive overall. Back2Basics believes addiction takes and … [Read more...] about Having Responsibilities Furthers the Addiction Recovery Process
Real Estate – Behind the Scenes
Do you ever wonder what your real estate agent is doing for you while his or her sign is posted in your front yard? Or maybe you ask yourself how much is my realtor helping with the largest purchase I’ll likely make in my lifetime? And what’s that six percent commission really buying me? The answer to each of these questions is: “A lot.” A well-rounded, competent, full-time real estate agent is working around the clock to ensure that the home buying and/or home selling process are running … [Read more...] about Real Estate – Behind the Scenes
Why You Should Plant Trees in the Fall
As we start to wrap up summer and head into fall, it’s tempting to think that that the gardening season is over, but nothing could be further from the truth. There are still flowers to enjoy (mums in particular), last harvests to be gathered from your vegetable plots, and bulbs to get into the ground that will bloom next spring. Often during this time, planting trees is an activity that gets overlooked. It’s only natural that many people associate tree planting with spring. After a long … [Read more...] about Why You Should Plant Trees in the Fall