Prolotherapy falls under the umbrella of regenerative injections, and the two are used interchangeably. Regenerative injections are intended to heal painful areas in our bodies by generating new, healthy tissue. With regenerative injections, a needle is inserted into the area being treated and a solution is injected to stimulate the healing process. Throughout our lives, we will have sprains, strains, degeneration or tearing of our ligaments, tendons or joints. These types of injuries can … [Read more...] about Using Prolotherapy to Heal Damaged Cartilage, Ligament, Tendons
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Improving Health by Hiking, Walking, Being Outdoors
Summer has arrived and the outdoors is beckoning into the warm sunshine, cool shade, tall pines and scenic trails. Spending time outdoors and in nature can be very enjoyable and relaxing, but did you know spending time outside can also make you happier and healthier? Here are just a few ways hiking is a great addition to your weekly routine: Calmer mind and body. Being in nature provides a feeling of relaxation that reduces anxiety and stress. In fact, just seeing pictures of nature … [Read more...] about Improving Health by Hiking, Walking, Being Outdoors
What Value Does Your Realtor Bring to the Table?
Is being a licensed real estate professional easy? Do they all make a bundle of money for little work? What can they do for you that you don’t already know? It’s easy, right? It’s just selling or buying a house; how hard can that be? Here are just a few reasons why realtors bring value to any transaction and what they can do to make your transaction a smooth one. First and foremost, a realtor is a licensed, educated professional who has gone through schooling and testing in order to carry … [Read more...] about What Value Does Your Realtor Bring to the Table?
Do You Have What it Takes to Be a Volunteer?
Every one of our non-profit organizations relies on volunteers to help maximize their efforts to make our community an even better place to live, and most people realize the value of volunteering at some point in their lives. Retired folks are often the first ones we think of when volunteers are mentioned, but there are countless others who understand the value of giving of themselves and their time now, not later. Moms and dads volunteer at the schools or after school activities for their … [Read more...] about Do You Have What it Takes to Be a Volunteer?
Planting for Beauty All Season
Welcome to spring! After the winter we’ve had (goodbye, record-breaking snowstorms) I hope you are all looking forward to beautiful blooms in garden beds and containers that will add so much to your backyards, patios or windowsills. One of the tricks to having a garden that gives you pleasure all season long is knowing that what you plant in early spring, when the temperatures are moderate and evenings are cool, might not thrive in the dog days of summer. So, you need to plan out what … [Read more...] about Planting for Beauty All Season
Honoring New Beginnings
It is the season of mortarboards and robes. The air on campus shimmers with excitement, joy and, maybe, even a little fear of the unknown. Graduation at Coconino Community College is upon us. Our ceremonies – two of them now – are Friday, May 10, beginning at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., at the Lone Tree campus. The graduating students will be poised for new beginnings and for the next steps in their lives after college. Some will continue their educational journey at a university. Others are … [Read more...] about Honoring New Beginnings
Moms Need More Than Flowers for Mother’s Day
One thing is for sure: you can’t take the mom out of mom! And, being a mom is no easy task. Apart from the needs of children, many mothers take on other responsibilities such as a full-time job (or two). Sometimes, the pressure of motherhood can seem unbearable – regardless of the age of mom and her kids. Most moms are overworked and underappreciated. How often does your mom take time to do something for herself? Moms with young children often do not even get 15 minutes alone in the … [Read more...] about Moms Need More Than Flowers for Mother’s Day
Urging More for Education
Hello, Flagstaff! I am the daughter of a former Elementary School Teacher and I taught Adult Basic Education, GED Preparation and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for the Flagstaff Unified School District for five years. As I write this, the state legislature is at work on the state budget. As in years past, education funding is at the forefront of the debate. I firmly believe as a state, Arizona must do more for our schools and so this month, I offer this excerpt of an … [Read more...] about Urging More for Education
Acting Fast with First Signs of Stroke
Just as a heart attack (myocardial infarction) is the blockage of blood and oxygen to the heart, a stroke (or brain attack) affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is blocked by a clot. When this happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, so the affected brain cells die. The brain is an extremely complex organ that controls various body functions. If a stroke … [Read more...] about Acting Fast with First Signs of Stroke
Choosing Your Time Travel Experience
Except in science fiction, time travel doesn’t seem possible. The truth is, we time travel all the time. In fact, that’s probably how we spend most of our time. Every time we are lost in a memory or dreaming about or dreading something in the future, we are time traveling. If you think about it, in that moment, we might be sitting in a chair in a class or at work, driving or lying in bed. Yet, our mind is miles and years away. Much of the time when we time travel, it’s a negative … [Read more...] about Choosing Your Time Travel Experience