Riding a horse … hiking a mountain … climbing a flight of stairs, chronic pain can restrict people from their favorite activities as well as their day-to-day routines. Steven R. Galper, M.D., Pain Medicine Physician, Psychiatrist and Neurologist at YRMC PhysicianCare, taps into this as he works with people experiencing chronic pain. Getting to know the patient and his or her journey is critical to addressing chronic pain, according to Dr. Galper. He draws on the advice of the founding father … [Read more...] about The Path to Managing Pain
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Design a Rose Garden in Five Steps or Less By Ken Lain
Ah, roses. From bud to bloom to falling petals, no garden, from cottage to contemporary, is complete without at least a few of these dreamy flowering shrubs. Their broad variety of growth habits, sizes, colors and textures can fill any niche in the home landscape, and as breeders have made improvements in disease resistance, they’re less work, too. As long as the site is right, there is no reason you can’t have roses in all parts of your garden. Here are five favorite ways to use them. Create … [Read more...] about Design a Rose Garden in Five Steps or Less By Ken Lain
Water May Not Be Everything; Some Say it is the Only Thing
Vickie Johnston, owner of Ultra Water Bar Health Store, remembers when she saw the first bottled water for sale. She thought, who in their right mind is going to buy bottled water when they can go to their tap and get all the water they want for free? When corporate companies saw the signs, they jumped onto this money-making concept of water in plastic bottles. “The general public thinks bottled water is going to be safer and cleaner than tap water,” says Mae Wu, of the National Resources … [Read more...] about Water May Not Be Everything; Some Say it is the Only Thing
SCORE Means Business
The opportunity to start your own small business, and become rich, has never been better than right now. Your idea, your dream, your vision, even your hobby could come to reality if you have the desire to try and make it happen. First, find something you like to do. Something that’s fun. Why not? Otherwise, stay in your current job working for others and not enjoying it. Next, set some objectives. Start with how much money you want to pay yourself. This is easy because you’ve become your own … [Read more...] about SCORE Means Business
Total Body Stretch Therapy Enhances Health, Increases Quality of Life
Whether you work out at a gym, run trails, bike mountains, walk around the block or sit at a desk for hours, fitness and wellness experts remind us that stretching is an important part of staying healthy. But the importance can be easily forgotten, especially when the results are often not as visible as weight lifting or as spectacular as crossing a finish line. But the benefits of a good stretch can do as much to benefit your overall health and well-being as regular exercise and a healthful … [Read more...] about Total Body Stretch Therapy Enhances Health, Increases Quality of Life
Look at What We’ve Started
Upon taking office in November 2015, I wrote a State of the City article to inform our citizens of the pressing issues facing Prescott. Now, 20 months later, it’s time to provide an update on how far we’ve come in addressing those issues. During my time as mayor, our Prescott City Council and city staff members have made significant strides. Let me summarize: Economic Development Early in my term we undertook a top-to-bottom review of our economic development team and realized we needed a … [Read more...] about Look at What We’ve Started
How to Buy Hearing Aids Online
This is a new topic in the world of hearing aids. There is a whole new world out there offering you hearing aids at a price “too good to be true.” You will now see hearing aids sold online and even offered through your insurance company. This new process for obtaining hearing aids is not without a significant set of issues. First, you need to make certain you do not have a hearing loss that needs medical attention. It is important to understand that online aids are not able to be fine-tuned to … [Read more...] about How to Buy Hearing Aids Online
How to Relax, Reset, Repair
First things first, let’s establish some basic points most people I get a chance to talk with agree upon. Life can be hectic, crazy and downright out of control. We live in a world surrounded by chatter and noise, whether it is someone talking on a cell phone in front of you at the grocery store or the sirens roaring past you. We have TVs, computers, cell phones, iPads, even phones on our wristwatches. Technology puts us in an incredible position to be more efficient than any generation before … [Read more...] about How to Relax, Reset, Repair
Welcome to At Home With Tom and Sandy!
We are here to give you the inside scoop on the construction industry; what’s up, what’s down, what’s hot and what’s not. We’ll share our thoughts, thinking and, of course, opinions on construction, remodeling, home prices, building permit numbers, construction pointers and give you hints on renovations that will give you a return on your investment and, as they say, “so much more.” There is plenty going on in the housing and construction industry and we want to share some fantastic, cool, … [Read more...] about Welcome to At Home With Tom and Sandy!
Understanding the Importance of a Safe, Clean Medical Office
A medical office faces a variety of challenges and differences from other offices when it comes to cleaning. Patients expect a clean and sanitary environment from the minute they walk in the door. A general office cleaning including standard tasks is not sufficient for the medical office. A janitorial service must be qualified to make sure that certain steps are taken to insure safety, cleanliness and privacy. Here are a few important points: Quality of the cleaning is of utmost importance. … [Read more...] about Understanding the Importance of a Safe, Clean Medical Office