When shopping for a wine, the choices can be overwhelming. We all want good wine at a good price and this is not easy to determine just by the label alone. That’s where the point system comes in. If we see a 90+ point sticker on a wine, we start to feel better. “Well, this is a highly rated wine so I know my dollars are being well spent.” And, even if I don’t particularly like it, I will try to like it because “someone important says that this is a good wine.” But, who are the people giving out … [Read more...] about Rating Wines by the Point System
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Understanding Sensorineural Hearing Loss, or Nerve Deafness
Hearing loss is described in types and degrees 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. This article is an introduction to the anatomy and function of the inner ear organ and the hearing loss that may originate in this area. Inner Ear Anatomy The inner ear is made up of the cochlea and the vestibular … [Read more...] about Understanding Sensorineural Hearing Loss, or Nerve Deafness
Navigating Depression and Anxiety
I've been noticing a huge shift lately in the level of stress that people are experiencing. It's as if our collective nervous system has been holding it together for as long as possible, and now it can't anymore. The physical manifestations I'm seeing in my patients are profound depression, fatigue and unbelievable anxiety, which in many cases seems to be so debilitating that they can't seem to see a light at the end of the tunnel. We are closely intertwined beings of mind, body and spirit. … [Read more...] about Navigating Depression and Anxiety
Ready, Set, Grow: Tools for Lifelong Vitality
Fitness is a lifelong journey that can provide longevity as well as optimal quality of life. On your road to health, consider the tips provided below to realize your goals and get the most out of the time you invest in yourself. Have a buddy system. Get active with those with whom you enjoy spending time. Creating accountability is one way to increase the odds that you will show up for your workout, and it makes exercise a whole lot more enjoyable. Set up a daily text routine with a … [Read more...] about Ready, Set, Grow: Tools for Lifelong Vitality
NAU’s Teachers Academy is Bringing Skilled Instructors to Arizona Classrooms
The start of a new academic year is always exciting, but this year the Northern Arizona University Teachers Academy brings even more to celebrate. We are offering a new pathway to bring teachers into Arizona classrooms, and providing a way for those teachers to follow their dreams tuition-free or with low cost options. Under the NAU Teachers Academy that Governor Ducey launched last year, we have established “Grow Your Own” partnerships that allow local school districts to host future … [Read more...] about NAU’s Teachers Academy is Bringing Skilled Instructors to Arizona Classrooms
Flowers that Help Sell Your Home
Of all the ways to boost your home's curb appeal when you put it on the market, what could be quicker or less expensive than installing some colorful garden flowers? Watters Garden Center conducted a survey to discover which flowers are most appealing to house hunters. In addition to trimming your trees and shrubs and freshening up your mulch, consider adding value to your home by adding one or more of these flowers to your perennial beds or front porch containers that add fragrance and wow … [Read more...] about Flowers that Help Sell Your Home
So You Want To Be a Pilot But Not Go Broke?
If you are thinking about becoming a pilot, right now is a great time to consider such a career. Airlines are facing dramatic pilot shortages and an aging workforce that has a mandatory retirement age. Or, if you want to be a recreational pilot, rule changes by the Federal Aviation Administration have made it easier to get flying. In the past, most airline pilots were ex-military pilots with all the training needed for heavy jet airliners. With the recent advent of drone warfare, the number … [Read more...] about So You Want To Be a Pilot But Not Go Broke?
Understanding the DIY Process
Welcome to AT HOME with Tom and Sandy. Sandy: Here we are, Tom, more than halfway through 2018. How time flies. Speaking of time flying, fleeting and anything but coasting – we have been sharing our column on a monthly basis with the community for almost two years now. I would say pretty cool. It is indeed an honor to be your partner, Tom, and share boundless significant information with our readers such as our column this month: DIY or hire. Tom: Hi, Sandy! And, yes, DIY or hire … [Read more...] about Understanding the DIY Process
Considering Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy?
I have been studying the science of bio-identical hormones for the last 25 years now (yes, they have been around that long – longer, in fact!), and recently they have become quite the rage as a new popular fad. This is probably because research is showing that when dosed properly, bioidentical hormones are not only a safe way to replace the body's diminished hormones as we age, but can also help prevent heart disease, stroke and possibly hormone-related cancers. Another reason for the … [Read more...] about Considering Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy?
NAU Enhancing Lumberjacks’ Role in Arizona’s Workforce
Every day is an exciting day to be involved in higher education at Northern Arizona University. Our work benefits our communities, inspires our students and advances the pursuit of knowledge. Some days, however, are especially memorable – and the Arizona Board of Regents’ recent approval of a new NAU College of Engineering, Informatics and Applied Sciences was one of those days. The creation of CEIAS is not just an administrative change. It is recognition of the excellence that has made our … [Read more...] about NAU Enhancing Lumberjacks’ Role in Arizona’s Workforce