Category: Features

The Facts You Need to Know About Chiropractic

Dr. Craig Brue Are you experiencing recurring back or neck pain? Many people are somewhat confused about when they should seek chiropractic treatment. This article will help you understand that a visit to a chiropractor may be the best treatment option to overcome spine pain. Chiropractic physicians are real doctors. Chiropractors have to pass national…

Word of the Month: Contronym

David Zapatka Reader and dear friend, Ellen Engel, suggested I look at Mental Floss’ article on contronyms. I subscribed to Mental Floss for years and enjoyed the magazine. Today, you can only read it online, as its print version has been discontinued. Contronym noun con·​tro·​nym | ˈkän-trə-ˌnim variant–contranym: a word having two meanings that contradict one another. Origin…

Why Diffuse Essential Oils Instead of Fragrance Candles?

JoAnne Gaudioso If you are searching for a real aromatherapy treatment and a healthy lifestyle, diffusing essential oils should be your choice. We cannot ignore the many benefits provided by dispersing essential oils. Safety: Candles are just not a practical choice for diffusing. Open flames are just too dangerous, especially when you are trying to…

2 Your Health: Surviving the Holidays with Massage

Heidi Overman, LMT #MT-24997 My favorite time of year. Autumn. Everyone is hustling and bustling. We are cleaning our homes, decorating for the upcoming holidays, shopping, and preparing for parties. Super fun! My most stressful time of year. Autumn. Everyone is hustling and bustling. We are cleaning our homes, decorating for the upcoming holidays, shopping,…

Diana Madaras Paints the Saguaro

Diana Madaras is known for her colorful depictions of the Sonoran Desert landscape. In this collection of saguaro “portraits,” Diana captures the animated spirit of Tucson’s favorite native cactus. Visit the gallery from Jan. 1 through Jan. 31, 2022, for Diana Madaras Paints the Saguaro. The Madaras Gallery can be found at 3035 N. Swan,…

Hearing Vibes: The Wonderful New World of Hearing Aids

Walt Shields Imagine for a moment what it would be like for someone with hearing loss to hear a telephone conversation perfectly; enjoy music again; clearly understand the spoken word on television, or in an auditorium, or across a table in a crowded restaurant; or even hear the telephone ring from another room. Sound far-fetched?…

In Passing

Elaine Lois Stamm Elaine Lois Stamm, born Dec. 20, 1929, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 14, 2021. She is survived by her daughters Shelley Sheehan (Jim), Kim Carlson, Julianne Standish (Jeff), and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Don, her husband of 64 years, her son Don, and her grandson…

SaddleBrooke Singers to Perform Christmas Concert

Cheri Emahiser Our very own SaddleBrooke Singers are returning! You won’t want to miss this year’s SaddleBrooke Singers holiday concert, A Toast to Traditions! There will be one concert only at the DesertView Performing Arts Center on Dec. 17. Tickets are just $20. Join us as we unwrap the history and legends behind the holiday…