Phyllis Ketring One in five Americans will get skin cancer in their lifetimes. With some of the nation’s hottest and brightest sunshine, Tucson is second only to Sydney, Australia, when it comes to skin cancer rates. And it is not just a summer concern. The good news is that there are more techniques to treat…
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Generals, March 2023
Hearing Assistive Technology, Current and Future
Leigh Beaty Join us on Monday, March 20, at 1 p.m. in the DesertView Theater for a presentation sponsored by the SaddleBrooke Computer & Technology Club. Our speaker will be Amanda Kester, Doctor of Audiology at Sonoran Ear, Nose, Throat, and Audiology. All SaddleBrooke residents are welcome to attend. Hearing loss is common in SaddleBrooke…
Features, February 2023
2 Your Health: Transform Wellness—Body Awareness and Massage
Heidi Overman, Licensed Massage Therapist #MT-24997 Body awareness. It is so important to know when there is something going on with your body. Healthline.com defines body awareness as, “how conscious and connected you are to your own body. It’s also known as kinesthesia, or the awareness of the position and movement of body parts in relation…
Features, February 2023
2 Your Health: The 5 Best Reasons to Try Chiropractic Care
Craig Brue, D.C. I have been a practicing chiropractor for more than 45 years and still find it absolutely amazing how effective spinal adjustments can be for the relief of back and neck pain. Every day I hear patients say, “I wish I would have come in a long time ago. I can’t believe how much…
Generals, January 2023
SaddleBrooke’s First Blood Drive of 2023
Michael and Laurie Lien We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season, and may you all have a safe and healthy 2023. The Red Cross goals for 2023 are simple: collect as much blood as possible. We had a record year in SaddleBrooke blood drives, thanks to our wonderful donors and volunteers. As a result,…
Generals, January 2023
Prescription Drug Drop-Off Program
The Prescription Drug Drop-Off is held on the second Friday of each month from 10 a.m. until noon, and the fourth Tuesday of each month from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Pinal County Sheriff’s Substation (a few doors down from Bank of the West). Future dates are as follows: Friday, Jan. 13, from 10…
Features, December 2022
2 Your Health: Headaches Can Be a ‘Pain in the Neck’
Dr. Craig W. Brue, D.C. If you have frequent headaches, you’re not alone. According to the American Chiropractic Association, nine out of ten Americans suffer from headaches. Some are occasional, some frequent, some are dull and throbbing, and some cause debilitating pain and nausea. Research shows that spinal adjustments—the primary form of care provided by doctors…
Generals, December 2022
Prescription Drug Drop-Off Program
The Prescription Drug Drop-Off is held on the second Friday of each month from 10 a.m. until noon, and the fourth Tuesday of each month from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Pinal County Sheriff’s Substation (a few doors down from Bank of the West). Please wear a mask if not vaccinated. Upcoming dates are…
Features, November 2022
2 Your Health: How to Avoid Back Surgery: See a Chiropractor First
Craig W. Brue, D.C. A recent study from the Mayo Clinic states, “Back surgery is needed in only a small percentage of cases. Most back problems can be taken care of with nonsurgical treatments.” There is ample research evidence proving that chiropractic care should be considered before surgical intervention. These are the facts that you…
Generals, November 2022
Last Blood Drive of 2022
Michael and Laurie Lien It’s hard to believe that 2022 is almost over. Because of our wonderful donor turnouts, our blood unit count for this year has surpassed all previous years since the SaddleBrooke blood drives began. Hopefully, due to the demand for blood, we can continue our high donation rate for the coming year.…