People who demonstrate a sense of well-being possess nine essential characteristics: balance, resilience, contentment, goal setting, flexibility, self-confidence, support, gratitude and connection. Back2Basics views addiction as a whole-person crisis, building those characteristics into every aspect of the experience to strengthen the well-being and enhance the overall sense of self of every resident. This whole-person approach of addressing the mind and body as one is purposefully embedded in … [Read more...] about Taking a Comprehensive Approach to Living
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Protecting Dogs from Parvovirus
Parvovirus is a viral disease that is common among canines. It prefers to grow in rapidly dividing cells, particularly in young puppies. The intestinal tract of young dogs is full of rapidly dividing cells and is a prime location for the virus to grow. It attacks and kills the cells, causing bloody and loose stool, which is one of the most common symptoms of Parvo. The symptoms of Parvovirus begin with lethargy and lack of interest in food. The dog typically seems depressed and usually has a … [Read more...] about Protecting Dogs from Parvovirus
How Gardening Fits Into the Root-to-Stem Movement
Here’s one of those statistics that just leaves your mouth hanging open in disbelief: According to the Environmental Protection Agency, people in the United States generate an average of 4.4 pounds of trash per person per day. Now, on the plus side, about one and a half of those 4.4 pounds gets recycled or composted. The bad news is that almost three pounds (per person! per day!) is destined for an incinerator, a landfill or the ocean. This has led to increased interest in two of the new … [Read more...] about How Gardening Fits Into the Root-to-Stem Movement
Breast Surgery is Performed for Many Reasons
Breast augmentation, breast lift and breast reduction are common procedures in the United States. Breast Augmentation Augmentation mammoplasty, or breast augmentation, is performed to enhance the appearance, size and contour of a woman’s breasts. Women consider breast augmentation for different reasons. Some women believe their breasts are too small or have lost shape after pregnancy and breastfeeding. Others want both breasts to be the same size and shape. Surgery to increase breast size … [Read more...] about Breast Surgery is Performed for Many Reasons
Snagging the Best Price for Your New Car
There’s nothing like that new car smell, but the car-buying process can be daunting when you consider the steps it takes to drive off the lot. Discover everything you need to know to get the best price for your next big purchase, and you’ll be doing a victory lap around the dealership in no time! Research. Do the bulk of your research at home before even setting foot onto a car lot. Browse nearby dealerships’ websites to see who has the best price and start there. If you’re set on a specific … [Read more...] about Snagging the Best Price for Your New Car
Extending Electricity to Hundreds of Navajo Families
When was the last time you had to decide which one of your electronic devices to use for the day? For approximately 15,000 families in the vast Navajo Nation that expands into Arizona, Utah and New Mexico, having to make that decision has been a daily reality for years. In fact, it is not rare to meet a family that has waited more than 20 years to receive reliable electricity. Part of the reason is Navajo people’s traditional way of living, which includes farming, hunting and grazing of … [Read more...] about Extending Electricity to Hundreds of Navajo Families
Planning Ahead Can Protect Your Pet in an Emergency
If you’re like most pet owners in Flagstaff, your pet is an important member of your family. With the fire and monsoon season upon us, it’s important to think ahead to how you would protect them in an emergency. The team at High Country Humane wants you and your pets to be safe at all times and offers the following information. Whether you decide to stay put in an emergency or evacuate to a safer location, you will need to make plans in advance for your pets. Keep in mind that what’s best for … [Read more...] about Planning Ahead Can Protect Your Pet in an Emergency
Volunteering to Keep Hikers Safe in the Canyon
Education, self-assessment and planning are guidelines voiced repeatedly by the Grand Canyon National Park Service to ensure that hikers “Hike Smart” and understand the meaning of the adage, “Down is optional; up is mandatory.” Helping to ensure safety are Prevention Search and Rescue (PSAR) volunteers stationed on the trails. Implemented in 1997, PSAR was created as a result of increased heat-related illnesses on Grand Canyon trails. “District Rangers from south, north and inner canyon were … [Read more...] about Volunteering to Keep Hikers Safe in the Canyon
Sharing Success Stories of Regenerative Injections
Last month, I wrote about some of the nuts and bolts of prolotherapy. This month, I’m sharing stories of some of the patients who have had success with this treatment. As a reminder, prolotherapy is a regenerative injection that falls in the same category as platelet rich plasma therapy (PRP) and stem cell therapy. With prolotherapy, a needle is inserted into the area being treated and we rely on the patient’s controlled, healthy inflammatory response to regenerate tissue to promote healing in … [Read more...] about Sharing Success Stories of Regenerative Injections
Suicide Prevention Conference Designed to Change Statistics
Suicide continues to be one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Suicide crosses all cultures, ethnic groups and races, social circles and financial statuses. It is estimated that one in every six individuals contemplates suicide some time in their life. This number is significantly higher in young adults aged 15 to 19 years old, where suicide is the second leading cause of death. A recent study revealed that many more middle-school aged children are now attempting suicide to … [Read more...] about Suicide Prevention Conference Designed to Change Statistics