With the harsh winter winds, intense UV rays and lack of humidity in the air (even with the recent snow and rain), our skin can take a beating during the winter. Summer tans and glowing skin can begin to fade into a dull, dry complexion. And the difference between neglected and cared-for skin can make a difference between health and illness. The early warning signs of many illnesses often show up on the skin first. A skincare routine that cleanses, moisturizes and protects your skin, … [Read more...] about Keeping Winter Skin Healthy with Massage, Facials
Gathering Items for Preparing Your Tax Return
It’s the end of the year and a good time to pull together the information you need for your tax return. Here’s a list to help you get organized: A Social Security or tax ID number for everyone included on your tax return. You need your own number, but don’t forget your spouse and dependents’ (where applicable) as well. If someone doesn’t have a Social Security number, you’ll need their TIN instead. Date of birth for everyone on your return. Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement. Your W-2 … [Read more...] about Gathering Items for Preparing Your Tax Return
Training for a Strong Heart, Body
Most everyone knows that there are many benefits to an individualized exercise program, but let’s elaborate on one crucial aspect of everyone’s ideal program: the heart. There is absolutely no excuse to neglect your heart muscle. It is our body’s most important muscle and functions much differently than any other type of muscle tissue. The heart’s efficiency can be characterized by the term cardiac output, which is measured by combining heart rate (HR) and stroke volume (SV). HR is the number … [Read more...] about Training for a Strong Heart, Body
Is Your Vacation Home or Rental Ready for the Season?
Vacation rentals and part-time homes are popular in the Prescott area. More and more people are purchasing homes and using them for their own vacation getaways or renting them out as vacation rentals. There are many things to consider if you do not live in your home full-time. If you own a part-time home that will be unoccupied during the winter months, it will be very important to take these steps: Notify the police department that you will be away, and have a trusted neighbor or friend … [Read more...] about Is Your Vacation Home or Rental Ready for the Season?
Making Special Occasions Brighter with Candles
The gentle glow of candlelight signifies a warm welcome. We all know this, but sometimes we forget to include candles when having a party unless, of course, it’s a birthday party! Maybe it’s about time to reconsider how we think about candles as something reserved only for that extra special occasion and consider how candlelight makes us feel. The simple answer is that it makes someone feel special for a day. It’s especially significant for children, but let’s face it, when someone goes out of … [Read more...] about Making Special Occasions Brighter with Candles
YRMC: Your Destination for Heart Care, Blood Management
What does the phrase “destination health care” bring to mind? For a growing number of people in Arizona and the Southwest it means heart care, patient blood management or both of these specialized programs, provided by Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC). Cardiac specialists from the James Family Heart Center at YRMC and leaders from YRMC Patient Blood Management (PBM) joined a live-stream event on Oct. 17 at Yavapai College Performing Arts Center. YRMC – Your Destination for Cardiac … [Read more...] about YRMC: Your Destination for Heart Care, Blood Management
Local Author Delivers Tale of Biker Drama
Writer, author and journalist NGBush has just released his newest book, “Spanner’s Chronicle,” which is considered biker pulp fiction-action romantic fantasy. A long-time Prescottonian and native Arizonan, graduate of Yavapai college and Northern Arizona University, Bush was an investigative and entertainment staff writer for numerous Northern Arizona publications. He was also the journalism writing instructor and student newspaper adviser for the award-winning Prescott College student … [Read more...] about Local Author Delivers Tale of Biker Drama
Variables Regarding Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
One of the most frequently seen hearing losses is caused by noise exposure. Noise that is damaging to the delicate system of hearing can be heard from chainsaws, guns, skill saws, heavy equipment, carpentry power tools, landscaping equipment, motorcycles and off-road vehicles. A good rule of thumb is if you need to raise your voice to be heard over a noise, that noise could potentially cause hearing loss. Other factors to consider is the length of time you are exposed to loud sound and the … [Read more...] about Variables Regarding Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Planting Your Christmas Tree After the Holidays
Using living trees instead of fresh-cut trees to decorate for the holidays has increased in popularity. More than half of my local Christmas tree sales are for living trees that will be planted in January. Because of their waxy needles and high internal pitch, most conifers need surprisingly little water. This is true for the high- country natives like pine, cypress, cedar and juniper. Once these trees reach their mature sizes, they thrive in our arid climate, dry soil and extreme mountain … [Read more...] about Planting Your Christmas Tree After the Holidays
Getting a Good Night’s Rest Begins with a Great Foundation
Hello, December! Winter is around the corner and if you’re like me, then you’re keenly aware of this fact with each frosty morning. I am reminded of the change in seasons as I wake from my slumber with creaking joints and sore muscles. I have scoliosis and suffer from chronic back and neck pain. I’ve spent countless hours with orthopedic surgeons, chiropractors, physical therapists and the like to try to make me feel normal, but my relief came in the form of an adjustable bed base! Comfort … [Read more...] about Getting a Good Night’s Rest Begins with a Great Foundation