The basis of American medicine is diagnosis and treatment. The basis of holistic healing is prevention and cure. We at Highgate happen to believe in both traditional medicine as well as alternative approaches to living each day to the fullest – mentally, physically and emotionally. For the purposes of this article, though, we are going to focus on the holistic aspect of our care, which basically involves getting to know each individual as a whole, and then finding ways we can help that person … [Read more...] about Holistic Healing at Highgate
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Why Solar Energy Now
Reports published by The Guardian the first week of February 2014 describe how the process of drilling 40,000 natural gas and new oil wells in the United States has consumed 92 billion gallons of water since 2011. An Olympic-sized swimming pool holds 648,000 gallons of water. Ninety-two billion gallons of water would fill 145,061 Olympic sized pools. Several sources, including the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, are reporting there are nearly 30 towns in West Texas that could be … [Read more...] about Why Solar Energy Now
Marketing Your Home Online
Online marketing is, depending on your age, the new frontier for marketing and advertising; some say even more in tune with selling real estate than print media. Although real estate magazines and newspapers are important for buying and selling homes, the Internet has an endless amount of space and can reach people looking to move to Northern Arizona from out of state or even out of the country. The Internet is your home’s “face” to the world, so it pays to rely on experts to market your home … [Read more...] about Marketing Your Home Online
Debit and Credit Card Fraud
After the recent news about the data breach at Target that has potentially exposed millions of shoppers’ debit and credit card information to cyber criminals, you may be wondering what you can do to protect your accounts from fraudulent transactions. While the Target incident has received a lot of attention due to the sheer number of potentially affected consumers, it is important to remember that fraudulent transactions occur all the time in smaller, unpublicized numbers and that you should … [Read more...] about Debit and Credit Card Fraud
Updating Your Home Inexpensively
An easy and relatively inexpensive way to update your home is by changing the paint. You will be surprised how a slight color change can dramatically transform the look and feel of any room at a fraction of the cost of remodeling. There’s no other single element in your home that can make such an extreme statement like a can of paint. The most popular interior colors for 2014 are non-traditional neutrals, like muted teals and dusty greens. Warm grays are trending this year, too. Custom samples … [Read more...] about Updating Your Home Inexpensively
Calculating Target Heart Rate
You probably already know that being physically active is good for you. It can help protect you from heart disease, while being inactive greatly increases your risk of developing heart disease. A well-rounded exercise regimen includes: - Aerobic activity, which uses large muscle groups and increases oxygen intake. - Strength training, also called resistance training, which strengthens, firms and tones muscles and improves bone strength, balance and coordination. - … [Read more...] about Calculating Target Heart Rate
You Had Me At ‘Utility’
Another Valentine’s Day is on the horizon. I know what you’re thinking: time to crack open those aging notes from Prof. Pfennigvogel’s economics class back in freshman year and brush up on your utility- maximizing skills for that most romantic of days. Forget chocolates and champagne. What else is Valentine’s Day if not an opportunity to exploit the balance between supply and demand? Come to think of it, chocolate and champagne might have an awful lot of utility in that case. If your notes … [Read more...] about You Had Me At ‘Utility’
ERAU Earning Top Nod
An investment in their education at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is paying off for graduates whose tuition dollars are reaping financial and career rewards in a trying job market, according to national salary data collector studies. In a recent study evaluating thousands of colleges, Embry-Riddle’s Prescott Campus in Arizona was named to AffordableCollegeOnline.org’s “Million Dollar ROI” (Return On Investment) rankings for 2013. This list identifies the top one percent of U.S. private … [Read more...] about ERAU Earning Top Nod
Gifts of Heart and Mind
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Although chocolates and roses are always appreciated and are what usually come to mind when thinking of gift ideas for your loved ones, why not show that special someone you care about their health this year? This Valentine’s Day, take a different approach and show your valentine that you care about his/her heart’s well-being just as much as the love and affection that comes from within his/her heart. Skip the heart-shaped chocolate boxes and the … [Read more...] about Gifts of Heart and Mind
Social Media Complements Traditional Marketing
There is no question that social media has become a marketing staple for business in the last few years. The 2014 Marketing Fact Pack shows that Internet marketing has moved to the second largest spending medium (just behind television) since 2012. It’s proven to be inexpensive and effective; however, it would be a blunder for any business to replace its traditional marketing exclusively with social media. Social media should be integrated with a traditional marketing campaign to be ultimately … [Read more...] about Social Media Complements Traditional Marketing