Restaurants, bars, gyms and movie theaters are closed, car dealers are offering to bring vehicles to customers’ doors for a test drive, insurance agents are requesting payments to be slid under their doors and the public trail system is more popular than the downtown square. This, while Governor … [Read more...] about Public Enemy No. 1: COVID-19 Creeps into Yavapai County
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Simple Exercises for Combatting Stress
April is National Stress Awareness Month, which typically coincides with tax season, a notoriously stressful time of year for many. This year, the added stress of the coronavirus compounds the “normal” April stress. While it’s obvious that feeling stressed is unpleasant, it is also important to … [Read more...] about Simple Exercises for Combatting Stress
Keeping Calm and Carrying On
As I write this column, the world is wrangling with the COVID-19 pandemic. Life has changed dramatically for a lot of industries and people. For example, in looking at commercial aviation, many borders in a lot of countries are closed. Quarantines are in place in many areas and assuming you can … [Read more...] about Keeping Calm and Carrying On
Removing Emotional Clutter; Remodeling from Within
Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” This month, in light of everything going on with the coronavirus, Tom and I thought we would take a pause and enjoy a lunchbreak 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 … [Read more...] about Removing Emotional Clutter; Remodeling from Within
Keeping Your Vehicle Clean of Coronavirus
In these uncertain times when the coronavirus continues to affect every aspect of our lives, it is not a time to panic. Keeping yourself and loved ones as safe as possible is generally everyone’s primary concern. We all have heard by now that the best method for reducing the spread of … [Read more...] about Keeping Your Vehicle Clean of Coronavirus
Growing, Reaping Benefits of Rosemary
Rosemary is commonly used in cooking to flavor soups, sauces and meats. Perhaps less well known, it also has many health benefits and can be used as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments. Here are 10 health benefits of rosemary that will prompt you to grow this plant and find ways to use this … [Read more...] about Growing, Reaping Benefits of Rosemary
Don’t Let Chronic Pain Define You
If you are one of the millions of people in this country who struggle with chronic pain, you know first-hand how it can hinder your quality of life. You may have explored just about everything in an attempt to cope with your pain – injections, medications, chiropractic care, surgery – yet, the pain … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Chronic Pain Define You
Mountain Valley Rehab Hospital Ranked Among Nation’s Best
For the 13th year in a row, Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital (MVRRH) has been acknowledged for providing nationally recognized rehabilitative care to its patients. The hospital was ranked in the Top 10% of inpatient rehabilitation facilities nationwide for providing care that is … [Read more...] about Mountain Valley Rehab Hospital Ranked Among Nation’s Best
Disinfect Your Home to Prevent Illness
The recent outbreak of the coronavirus has gotten us all thinking more seriously about what we can do to protect ourselves and our families. Your own home is a good place to start. Here are some tips on how to best protect your home from germs and contaminants. If you have someone in the home … [Read more...] about Disinfect Your Home to Prevent Illness
Which Hearing Aids Are Right for Me?
The world of hearing aids can be intimidating. With multiple manufacturers and models, it can feel akin to purchasing a vehicle. A minority of adults with hearing loss are actually fit with hearing aids, while the average length of time between noticing an issue and seeking treatment is seven years. … [Read more...] about Which Hearing Aids Are Right for Me?