I have been on an herbal journey and have been studying Herbalism at Herbal Wisdom Institute in Prescott Valley. My instructor and founder of the school is Kris Vaughan. She has been an inspiration to me. Her passion for herbalism has been life changing. If you would have told me a year ago that I would be talking to plants and asking them for their medicine, I wouldn’t have believed you. Please enjoy my article. What is herbalism, you might be asking? Herbalism is a traditional medicinal … [Read more...] about Learning from Studies in Herbalism
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Hot Stones May Be Your Remedy for Cold March Winds
March has arrived with biting winds as the promise of spring seems to be blown from reach. Most of us are ready to get outside and start summer activities; yet, many of us find our muscles and joints aching and our bodies longing for warmth. One of the best ways to take the chill off and promote health and rejuvenation is to get a massage that includes the use of hot stones – an ancient and time-proven therapy that reaches deep into the muscles, tissues and joints. Stone massage, when … [Read more...] about Hot Stones May Be Your Remedy for Cold March Winds
NAU: An Investment That Pays the Best Interest
Benjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” The success of NAU’s alumni proves this to be true. Their accomplishments are a living, enduring testament to the benefit of an investment in the NAU experience. Robin Braun credits her time at NAU with the skills that led her to serve as a pilot for the Navy SEALs, as a rear admiral in the U.S. Navy and in leadership roles at Naval Operations in Washington, D.C. Martin Casado believes his years … [Read more...] about NAU: An Investment That Pays the Best Interest
Heart Health: A Truly Moving Experience
February is American Heart Month, a great time to assess how you are caring for this important muscle. The efficiency of the heart will greatly affect the quality of your life, either adding to or subtracting energy from your day. According to the American Heart Association, 69 percent of Americans are overweight or obese. Obesity strains the heart, putting it into a state of overexertion, like towing a trailer that is too heavy for your vehicle. Obesity is connected to high blood pressure, … [Read more...] about Heart Health: A Truly Moving Experience
Preventing Falls in Older Adults
Every year, more than one out of four adults age 65 or older fall, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of those who fall, more than 800,000 are hospitalized because of injuries, usually to the head or hip. Once a person experiences a fall, it can limit mobility and independence. This, in turn, decreases the individual’s ability to perform everyday tasks. And even if a fall doesn’t result in an injury, it can still cause fear in an individual, which can hinder his or … [Read more...] about Preventing Falls in Older Adults
Spreading the Love in Business
February is all about love. We give gifts to our one and only and seem to have the spirit of cupid all around us. How in business can we love our clients, our employees, our colleagues, our community and even our competition? I think that business owners or professionals have to look at their business from a personal perspective and give it personality, understand its purpose and realize that anyone that the business touches deserves a certain amount of attention, respect and, yes, even … [Read more...] about Spreading the Love in Business
Paying for Chino Valley Road Maintenance
Happy New Year! I wish all in our community a prosperous and healthy year. The Town of Chino Valley has several initiatives it will be focusing on in 2019, and in today’s column, I’ll share one that I believe to be critical to economic development, property values and public safety. When I was elected as mayor more than two years ago, I participated in open community outreach sessions with Town Manager Cecilia Grittman. When we talked with our citizens about their concerns for our community, … [Read more...] about Paying for Chino Valley Road Maintenance
Does Your Business Qualify for Government Contracts?
Federal, state and local governments seriously want to work with small businesses. Contracts take many forms. The Federal Business Opportunities website has 23,300 opportunities, and those are just federal opportunities. State, county and local city opportunities abound as well. Contracts aren’t just for road and highway construction and maintenance. Any type of business could be a government contractor – provided that business is set up properly and goes through the process of getting … [Read more...] about Does Your Business Qualify for Government Contracts?
Exploring Real Estate’s 1031 Exchange
I am often asked by current or prospective clients about (IRC Section) 1031 exchanges, especially by property owners who are considering a sale of an existing commercial property. Following last month’s article in the Quad Cities Business News, I received this email from Edward and Barbara G. of Santa Barbara, California, which basically asked this question, “Mr. Sherman, we recently traveled to Prescott and read with much interest your article on Due Diligence. As we are very close to selling … [Read more...] about Exploring Real Estate’s 1031 Exchange
How Community Helped Secure Prescott Airport Funding
As we all learned on Dec. 30, the Prescott Airport reached the goal of 10,000 passengers enplaned within the calendar year 2018. Reaching this goal is a significant accomplishment that will unlock considerable funding for future airport growth. A lot of people helped the airport reach this goal: Airport Director Dr. Robin Sobotta, the city, led by Mayor Greg Mengarelli, as well as many residents of our community who have supported the SkyWest airline service in unprecedented numbers. For 2018, … [Read more...] about How Community Helped Secure Prescott Airport Funding