Many decades ago, before I was a doctor, I worked the night shift as a nurse at the hospital, and I often remember a janitor by the name of Carl. Carl was a tall, slender, rough-looking man with the gentlest soul I have ever known. I remember him telling me about his life, about how his father passed away when he was 12 years old, and how Carl had to leave school to go to work to help support his mother and six brothers and sisters. He regretted that he was never able to go back to school to … [Read more...] about Healing Through Words, Touch, Action
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Easing Arthritis Pain with Massage
More than one in four adults in the United States suffers from arthritis, which the Arthritis Foundation reports as the leading cause of disability. Nearly 172 million workdays each year are lost because of arthritis and arthritis-related conditions. In 2013 alone, total medical costs and earnings losses from arthritis totaled more than $300 billion. The numbers today are much higher. The Arthritis Foundation reports: Conservative estimates indicate 54 million adults and almost … [Read more...] about Easing Arthritis Pain with Massage
Expo Helping Travelers Plan Where They Will Go Next Year
It’s time to get ready for Avenues of the World’s 5th Annual Northern Arizona Travel Expo. The event is scheduled for 5-8 p.m., Thursday Sept. 20, at the Doubletree by Hilton, 1175 Historic Route 66, in Flagstaff. No better place to be for Happy Hour! Avenues of the World Travel has created this educational event for travelers like you. Meet with professionals behind the scenes, ask questions and learn what products are out there that you may not know about. Avenues of the World’s travel … [Read more...] about Expo Helping Travelers Plan Where They Will Go Next Year
Understanding Conductive Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is described by type and degree of loss. The type of hearing loss is determined by the location of the dysfunction. The degree of loss is determined by how much power is needed to hear sound. The ear is divided into the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear. In this article, I will discuss at the outer and middle sections of the ear as well as any hearing loss that may originate in these areas. Outer Ear Anatomy and Function The outer ear extends from the pinna (the area … [Read more...] about Understanding Conductive Hearing Loss
Life Coaching Can Open Doors
Welcome to “At Home with Tom and Sandy.” This month, Tom and I thought we would take a pause and take a lunch-break as they say, or for those of us who breakfunch, something which I do all day – eating small meals between breakfast and lunch and do not take a lunch break, we are going to veer away from our normal column. Settle in; this is going to be wonderful! Sandy: Hi, Tom! Wow, a little more than 100 days until Christmas! For our detour topic this month, I have invited Deborah Peterson … [Read more...] about Life Coaching Can Open Doors
Shaping Arizona’s Future
The start of a new academic year is a reminder of the power of education. Our students start the semester full of dreams and ambitions, and through education, we prepare them to pursue those goals. Whether Lumberjacks join us in Flagstaff, Prescott Valley, Yuma, at a community campus around the state or online, we know each academic year is our chance to shape the future of Arizona. An education at NAU is especially powerful because of our connection to students. We provide a strong and … [Read more...] about Shaping Arizona’s Future
Benefits of Receiving Regular Massage Throughout the Fall and Winter
Easing from summer into fall gives us time to prepare our minds and bodies for cooler days ahead, and it is now that time of year again. Many of us are now eagerly engaged in seasonal chores of harvesting the gardens and preparing for winter. Meanwhile, we may also be experiencing new aches and pains from muscles and joints that haven’t been utilized in quite this way for many months. This is a good time to consider massage therapy to keep you going and to keep your muscles, bones and connective … [Read more...] about Benefits of Receiving Regular Massage Throughout the Fall and Winter
Creating Your Own Retirement Plan
Saving for retirement has become much more simple with automated savings for accounts like 401(k)s, but what do you do if you’re self-employed or work at a company that doesn’t offer a retirement plan? According to a study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, fewer than half of American workers participate in an employment-based retirement plan. Whether you work for a small company that doesn’t offer retirement options, you’re a part-time employee that is ineligible for benefits, or … [Read more...] about Creating Your Own Retirement Plan
Changing the Paradigm for Commercial Air Service in Northern Arizona
We are pleased to announce new Essential Air Service (EAS) for Prescott Municipal Airport (PRC), featuring commercial jet service for the first time in our aviation history. SkyWest Airlines, operating as United Airlines Express, has been approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation, and will begin operations on Aug. 29. This is a game-changer for air travel, not just in the Quad Cities, but in all of North Central Arizona. Beginning on Aug. 29, United Express will fly 50-seat jets – … [Read more...] about Changing the Paradigm for Commercial Air Service in Northern Arizona
Is the Postcard Size Tax Return a Reality?
The amusing proposal of a tax return fitting on the size of a postcard caused me to revisit this idea because the IRS just released preliminary designs of the new form 1040 and the new schedules that go with it. The new, shorter form 1040 will essentially replace the previous forms 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ for the next tax season. The new 1040 will utilize what they call a “building block” approach, which reduces the information that goes directly on the 1040 form itself by requiring the … [Read more...] about Is the Postcard Size Tax Return a Reality?