You’ve seen the ads (they’re everywhere). “You can be protected, stay dry and feel pretty!” They come in many sizes and shapes! They come with flowers and beautiful designs! The ads make you think they may even be a desirable thing to buy. At the end of the day, though, let’s face it, they’re just diapers for adults. And a bit depressing, because you actually ARE thinking about buying them. Projections are that the sale of adult hygiene and protective gear such as stay dry underwear, hygienic … [Read more...] about Treating Mild Urinary Incontinence
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Planning for Growth in Chino Valley
Happy spring to all. Most municipalities are working on budgets right now and endeavoring to be as responsive to their citizens as possible in their fiscal year. The Chino Valley Town Council met recently in a retreat to discuss our priorities in the next year as well as for the next several years. The challenges we face with our infrastructure have been much discussed – the town has five different water companies within our corporate boundaries, and our wastewater treatment plant was just … [Read more...] about Planning for Growth in Chino Valley
Growing Peppers: Hot, Hotter, Extreme
I’m a salsa gardener, and proud of it! The bulk of my gardens are dedicated to tomatoes, tomatillos, cilantro, onions, chives and peppers. The most exciting, tastiest, most versatile of new plants for a kitchen garden are peppers. Sweet or spicy, too hot or soothingly mild, peppers can be used for salsa, savory jelly, and for my favorite dish…stuffed and grilled. Because Prescott and its surrounding area have a limited growing season for peppers, they should be started indoors eight to 10 … [Read more...] about Growing Peppers: Hot, Hotter, Extreme
Exploring the Condition Book at the Races
Arizona Downs’ inaugural summer horse racing season is just around the corner. Thousands of fans will show up for our Memorial Day weekend celebration, but few will know everything that has gone on behind the scenes to prepare for our summer meet. Fans will be thrilled at the thundering sound of hooves racing to the finish line, but may not consider, for instance, how horses are selected to compete in any particular race. Because “fan education” is a top priority for the management team at … [Read more...] about Exploring the Condition Book at the Races
Understanding the Energy Code
Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” Enjoy the read! Sandy: Well, Tom, here we are once again, ready to keep our readers educated and informed. I have received several calls from homeowners asking what the energy code is all about. What do you say we talk about that? Tom: Great topic. We educate our clients about this exact item quite often. Especially those homeowners with older homes; often those with homes built in the early 1900s. Sandy: So, Tom, I know building codes in one form … [Read more...] about Understanding the Energy Code
Recalling the Way Mom Used to Clean
In this Mother’s Day month, our thoughts are turned to our own moms and grandmothers. I think about how things were in their day. How did mom do things differently from what we do today? How did grandma do things differently from mom? Just for fun, I wanted to take a look way back at how “clean” was viewed and accomplished through the different eras. In the Victorian era, the luxury of a regular bath was reserved for the upper class. Family members would share the same bath water and so, as it … [Read more...] about Recalling the Way Mom Used to Clean
Realizing a Modern YRMC Vision of Medical Care, Wellness
Friends recently showed me photos of a garden their children had planted as a summer project. In the first photo, small bunches of broccoli sprouted strong and healthy. It was planted in spring, my friend explained. He swiped to the next photo for a view of the entire garden. Next, he zoomed in to show me rows of tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and watermelon. Garden markers staked in the dirt showed where seeds were planted. The tomatoes and peppers already looked like a promising crop. The … [Read more...] about Realizing a Modern YRMC Vision of Medical Care, Wellness
Rebalancing Your Portfolio Allocations
In today’s uncertain financial landscape and based on the market run-up we have seen the last few years, we believe it is more important than ever to establish a well-maintained portfolio that can help you reach your financial goals. Your portfolio needs to not only meet your need for capital, but also provide you with financial peace of mind. While there’s no simple formula to help you figure out how your portfolio should be constructed, determining the right asset allocation should be the … [Read more...] about Rebalancing Your Portfolio Allocations
YRMC’s Genetic Clinic: Information and Tools to Fight Cancer
Have you wondered how scientific research affects real lives? Look no further than the Human Genome Project for an example of how research moved from research labs to patient clinics, like Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) Genetic Clinic in Prescott Valley. How did this information make it into our everyday healthcare world? Oncology Nurse Practitioner Jody Pelusi, PhD, FNP, AOCP, who oversees cancer genetic testing at YRMC’s Genetic Clinic recalls, for example, that breast cancer … [Read more...] about YRMC’s Genetic Clinic: Information and Tools to Fight Cancer
Arthritis: A Real Pain
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. Given the fact that 54.4 million Americans have been diagnosed with this painful condition, it is timely to discuss suggestions for both prevention and management. Many factors contribute to the onset of arthritis; yet, even if there is a hereditary component, there are several factors within our power that can protect our quality of life. More than 100 conditions are classified as arthritis. Prevalence is higher among those physically inactive as … [Read more...] about Arthritis: A Real Pain