Hundreds of thousands of people undergo liposuction each year, but there is a new procedure on the market that has peaked new interests and provides satisfying results. This treatment is called "CoolSculpting” and the full body targeted treatment is now available in Northern Arizona. CoolSculpting is a fat-freezing procedure and it’s the only FDA-cleared,* non-surgical fat-reduction treatment that uses controlled cooling to eliminate stubborn fat that resists all efforts through diet and … [Read more...] about Lose Fat without Dieting: Exercise or Surgery?
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YRMC Support Group Managing, Reversing Heart Disease
In 1978, cardiologist Dean Ornish, M.D., set out to prove that healthy lifestyle habits and a plant-based diet could stop, and even reverse, the progression of heart disease. Fast-forward 39 years: the Ornish Reversal Program has helped thousands of people significantly improve their heart function, restore vibrant health and even reverse disease. Each month, at YRMC’s Pendleton Center in Prescott, the Reversing Heart Disease Support Group meets to learn about diet and lifestyle strategies … [Read more...] about YRMC Support Group Managing, Reversing Heart Disease
Repurposing Wood: From Collapsed Chicken Coops to Heritage Homes
A current trend is to use reclaimed lumber for interior finishes and minor structural portions of new construction. I grew up in the country in the Midwest where old ranch/farm buildings used to be an eyesore, a fire hazard and a dangerous problem to deal with. They were typically built with wood, mostly more than 100 years ago, and are ready to fall down. You know, the ones with a sagging ridge line and holes in the walls. Well, in today’s world, these old buildings are great to be used in a … [Read more...] about Repurposing Wood: From Collapsed Chicken Coops to Heritage Homes
Considering a Regional Airport
Did you know that Prescott Municipal Airport (PRC) is the third busiest airport in Arizona, with over 272,000 operations (landing and takeoffs) in 2015, behind only Sky Harbor and Deer Valley airports? Did you know that the Prescott Airport has improved commercial flights departing to and arriving from both Los Angles (LAX) and Denver (DEN)? Have you seen the training aircraft that fly out of Prescott every day? Did you know that the U.S. Forest Service occupies a base at the Prescott Airport to … [Read more...] about Considering a Regional Airport
Managing Reservoirs for Water Supply, Recreation
Water is always an important subject in Arizona, and there is an old saying here in the West: “Whiskey is for drinking and water is for fighting.” As mayor, I receive many comments and emails from constituents asking the water levels in the Willow Lake and Watson Lake reservoirs not be lowered, but left "as they are." Present water levels are at a six-year high, making these community assets particularly scenic. The sentiments expressed in emails and verbal comments are understandable. With … [Read more...] about Managing Reservoirs for Water Supply, Recreation
Understanding Water Resources is Important to those Relocating to the Quad Cities
Welcome to “At Home with Tom and Sandy.” This month we’re discussing water issues in the Quad Cities area. Sandy: Tom, what is one of the first questions folks ask you who are interested in relocating and building a home in Prescott? Tom: The number one question is, “What is the water situation in the Prescott area?” Sandy: I am sure the answer to that would be what is the area that someone is interested in living? Water has such a long history in our area, it would be important for … [Read more...] about Understanding Water Resources is Important to those Relocating to the Quad Cities
Creating a Balanced Portfolio: Are Your Assets Properly Allocated?
In today’s uncertain financial landscape, 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 first step in the process. In order to properly ascertain your … [Read more...] about Creating a Balanced Portfolio: Are Your Assets Properly Allocated?
Ladybugs: Do they Really Work in the Garden?
There are many reasons to love ladybugs. This little red beetle started as a legend during the middle ages. European farmers, about 1000 A.D., struggled with insects that would eat and destroy their crops. At the first sign of crop damage, farmers would pray to “Our Lady the Virgin Mary” for help. The little bugs would come and eat the harmful insects, so farmers, assuming that ladybugs were in answer to their prayers, named the bugs "Our Lady's Beetles," which eventually morphed into … [Read more...] about Ladybugs: Do they Really Work in the Garden?
Yavapai College Using ACT Workkeys as a Tool for Student Career Pathways
Currently, employers across the country are overwhelmed by stacks of applications for only a handful of open positions. Sifting through these applications is time consuming and inefficient. You need a way to quickly pinpoint individuals with essential, verifiable workplace skills. One solution may be the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate (ACT NCRC), called ACT WorkKeys. WorkKeys, is a skills assessment system that helps employers select, hire, train, develop, and retain a quality … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Using ACT Workkeys as a Tool for Student Career Pathways
Is it a Cold or the Flu?
Oh no, here it comes again. The cough, sore throat, stuffy nose. It’s that time of year when the cold and flu become prevalent. But how can you tell the difference? A common cold and the flu are similar because they’re both respiratory illnesses. Even though they’re caused by different viruses, they share many of the same symptoms. This makes it hard to know for sure which you may have unless you visit your doctor. Symptoms for both illnesses can include a cough, sore throat, runny or … [Read more...] about Is it a Cold or the Flu?