If you have not tried mountain biking lately, technological advances and beefy tires, combined with world-class trails, challenging knobs and hills, stunning views, Southwestern sunsets and colorful characters take this outdoor adventure to a whole new mesa in the red rock country. The Enchantment Resort, tucked into Boynton Canyon in west Sedona with access to more than 300 miles of Coconino National Forest trails, has been building its mountain bike program for the past eight years. … [Read more...] about Finding Your Inner ‘Buddha’ Without Letting Your Freak Out
Gosar Wins Another Term
Yavapai County is reporting a strong 57.40% voter turnout for the election. GOP Representative Paul Gosar won reelection over David Brill, with nearly twice as many votes in the county as his democratic challenger. Locals supported Doug Ducey’s second term with about 68% of voters choosing the business-friendly governor. His opponent, David Garcia, garnered about 30% of the votes in the greater Quad Cities. In the county, District One State Senator race, Karen Fain easily defeated … [Read more...] about Gosar Wins Another Term
Using Infrared Sauna Therapy for Pain Relief
You are not alone! Millions of Americans are plagued with chronic pain. Some studies say one in two adults are living in chronic pain that lasts somewhere from three months to several years. The most common is joint pain, followed by lower back, head and nerve, and neck and shoulder pain. Chronic pain wreaks havoc on lifestyle, performance and overall wellness at alarming rates in our families and communities. Chronic pain rarely has a single silver bullet solution. Instead, we see that … [Read more...] about Using Infrared Sauna Therapy for Pain Relief
Hearing in a Noisy Place
Many people say to their audiologist that they are able to hear fine in a quiet room but the minute there is background noise they are not able to hear well. Sometimes it happens while watching a TV program and the background music suddenly gets louder. Difficulty may arise if a conversation is being held in a large room with an echo or reverberation. This comment is true for people who hear normally or people with a hearing loss. The Physiology of Hearing All hearing situations are not … [Read more...] about Hearing in a Noisy Place
Debunking Myths about Diabetes
Have you ever wondered if what you’ve heard about diabetes is true? Diabetes is a disease that occurs when the body’s blood sugar is too high. Insulin, which is a hormone created by the pancreas, helps get sugar from the food you eat into your cells. But sometimes the body doesn’t make enough insulin, and the sugar stays in the bloodstream. Over time, this can cause serious health problems, but the information you hear about these problems may not be true. Here are five typical myths about … [Read more...] about Debunking Myths about Diabetes
What to Consider When Choosing Cabinets
Welcome to “At Home With Tom & Sandy.” As we always are, Tom and I are happy and enthusiastic and maybe a little wound-up to give you the inside scoop, what’s up, what’s down and what’s hot on cabinets this month. Cabinet [kab-uh-nit] Noun - a piece of furniture with shelves, drawers, etc., for holding or displaying items: a curio cabinet; a file cabinet, a wall cupboard used for storage, as with kitchen utensils or toilet articles: a kitchen cabinet; a medicine cabinet, a piece of … [Read more...] about What to Consider When Choosing Cabinets
Preparing for Flu Season
Well, the weather is changing, and it’s a good time to start thinking about protecting yourself from nasty little illness critters. The old philosophy that prevention greatly outweighs a cure is still my favorite. All the things your mom always told you are still important: get plenty of rest, eat well, drink lots of water, take Vitamin C and avoid places where a lot of sick people hang out. One of the most important preventive measures (but one of the least favorite) is to stay away from … [Read more...] about Preparing for Flu Season
Reducing Your Risk for Breast Cancer
There’s lots of information about breast cancer risk, prevention and detection. But, how do you know what’s best for your long-term breast health? The experts at the BreastCare Center at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) have identified seven steps to help you. In keeping with Share the Care – the BreastCare Center’s community-wide program to support good breast health practices – we encourage you to share this information on social media and during other conversations with the women who … [Read more...] about Reducing Your Risk for Breast Cancer
Fall: Keeping it a Noun, Never a Verb
Fall is a beautiful time of year in Northern Arizona. Crisp mornings and shorter days are now upon us, a time to enjoy hot drinks and put another log on the fire as we curl up with a cozy blanket at the end of the day. With the change in seasons and the potential for icy streets, now is a good time to give some thought to balance and stability. The ability to stay vertical on the slippery surfaces we encounter in winter is essential to maintaining quality of life. Let’s begin with some … [Read more...] about Fall: Keeping it a Noun, Never a Verb
Releasing Chronic Tension through Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger Point Therapy aims to search out spots in muscle tissue where chronic tension has led to permanent spasms and release these spasms. Each muscle group is made of many muscle strands or bundles, which, in turn, are made from smaller muscle fibers. The inside of the body is covered with soft tissue called fascia. This tissue covers internal structures including organs, muscles, nerves and blood vessels. The fascia that covers your muscles is called myofascia. When the myofascia is stressed … [Read more...] about Releasing Chronic Tension through Trigger Point Therapy