Northern Pima County Womens Journal

Chemical peels are a great way to fire up the health of your skin and they provide amazing rejuvenation results. A series of superficial peels will steadily improve the health and appearance of your skin by diminishing fine lines and wrinkles, improving uneven skin tone, providing smoother skin texture, and resolving moderate acne. Thirty-minute sessions …

The personal-care industry is in the midst of a sea of change. Until recently, finding nontoxic and effective anti-aging and body care products was a formidable task. Today, safer products are becoming more requested by savvy, smart consumers who take time to read ingredient labels and research options on the Internet. Industry leaders and conscious …

The term “Vintage” may be relative. To someone born in 1985, something from the 1960’s or the 1970’s is vintage. However, vintage to most people is any clothing, accessories or jewelry from the 1920’s to the 1960’s. Often-used terms to represent vintage pieces include “retro,” meaning retrospective or vintage style, and “repo,” meaning reproduction. Items …

Have you discovered Whimsy, the women’s clothing and accessories boutique in Casas Adobes Plaza? Owners Ryan & Sheri Steele have created a comfortable atmosphere for leisurely shopping. Unique items, reasonably priced, abound in the shop tucked between Bluefin and Maya Palace. Moms and daughters particularly appreciate current styles that appeal to all ages. Whether you …

When you join a direct sales company, one of the things you are asked to do is create your “Why Story.” This is your personal story of why you decided to do what you do. Why stories are the best way to communicate your passion and belief in what you are doing. It is one …

A custom designed security door should meet several needs. Of course, its first goal is to act as a barrier, providing an additional layer of security and safety for your home. To ensure maximum safety, a high quality security door should be constructed of 1-1.5′ square tubing. A deadbolt on the interior side allows you …

My husband and I opened the doors to Second Glances on January 9th, 2012 and what a great start into 2012! We appreciate the support we have received so far. We have had a warm welcome from the community. Our inventory consists of men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing, jewelry, furniture, antiques, electronics, home decor, and …

When cleaning out their closets most people find it difficult to decide what should go and what should stay. I’ve seen articles advise that if you haven’t worn something within one year you should let it go. I believe that a year is a little too long. Unless it’s a seasonal item that you only …

When selecting the focus of your remodel project, first chose one of the three important target areas that will give your home the most appeal. The areas that other women are going to look and comment on at in any house are the entry or foyer, the kitchen and the master bathroom. The foyer or …

Easter and Mother’s Day are right around the corner! The children are dressed in their special frocks for Easter and maybe you’ll have (as we say in Texas) “company comin’ up the road.” Everyone will have at least a point and shoot camera. Here are a few basic photo tips to help you improve your …

Have you noticed that some people, maybe you, have started to hold papers or books farther away to read them? It is a fact of life. Some time in a person’s 40’s or sometimes sooner, it gets harder to read things up close. It is called presbyopia, the normal aging of the lens of the …

In Arizona, Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) are considered Primary Care Physicians. Not all NDs work in this capacity but they have the training to do so. While this has yet to materialize into Naturopathic Doctors being covered by insurance, this allows for more freedom to spend the time needed to get learn more about the varied …

Platelets are clever. Not to humanize them, but they usually “know” where they are and what to do. Our cells communicate. Yet sometimes things go awry. Platelet activity is a complex dance involving what we eat, our personality, stress, and genetics. For example, in heart patients we want to put the brakes on platelet aggregation …

Over the past few months, I’ve educated you about the hCG diet protocol. I hope by this point you feel well informed about this weight loss “miracle.” In this issue, the last part of my hCG series, I will address what happens after one stops the hCG diet protocol. Let’s talk about the facts and …

I think you’ll want to know what I’m going to share with you today. It’s something most medical doctors do NOT know anything about. According to Kapandji (Physiology of the Joints, Volume III), for every inch your head moves forwards, it gains 10 pounds in weight, so they have to work that much harder to …

Dr. Judy Gianni (formerly Judy Hiell), naturopathic physician, has earned the reputation of being Tucson’s area expert on natural hormone balancing and bio-identical hormone replenishment. A 1995 graduate of Bastyr University in Seattle, she began her practice in Tucson 17 years ago. Four years ago, she embarked on an expanded project, NatureMedica Naturopathic Clinic and …

Women are amazing. Our life passages are transformative and liberating. We are modern women; society tells us that we can do it all, have it all, that we make it happen. And how’s that working for you? Balance is hard to come by when we give too much, take so little, and feel responsible for …

Before I created the Medi-Z-Wrap, I had a difficult time differentiating between the half dozen medications in my cabinet. Some were designated for certain times of the day and I feared that I would confuse one for the other and take the wrong pills at the wrong time. Also, as the proud owner of dogs …

“Hope, Help and Healing” is the motto for Mended Little Hearts and fully captures what we offer. Many people come to MLH when they feel hopeless, helpless and like the pain is too deep and too great to heal. MLH members understand exactly what they are going through. We have lived these same emotions and …

At some point, we become clear as to the life we want to lead and to what really matters. Years ago I had visions of living the life that I now lead. But it seemed impractical because I had a family and other responsibilities. So I did it in my own way. I continued to …

In 2009, the doctors told Jazmyn Creason, 16, that she had Caroli’s Disease, an extremely rare genetic disorder that causes intense, debilitating pain. The athletic young woman from Sahuarita, Ariz., soon found herself battling a disease that took her energy and, soon, the function of her liver. After five weeks on the national waiting list …

In the last issue we detailed several In-Home Care Options. It is a proven fact that most seniors thrive and recuperate better when in the comfortable surroundings of their own home. However, sometimes this is not a viable option. In this issue we will explore other care choices that can be provided out of the …

Situational awareness (SA) is something we all have heard about in some form or fashion as it pertains to driving cars, flying aircraft, sports, and/or self-defense. Why is it so important for you and your loved ones? Why is it so important that it could, literally, mean the difference between life and death? Being a …

“The Importance of Being Earnest,” is Oscar Wilde’s amusing 19th Century play about a man with a double life and two separate identities. It is as relevant to professional women today as it was to men back in the Victorian era when it was written. There’s nothing new about political correctness, the glass ceiling, or …

Ten thousand people a day are turning 65. Over half of them are women. While women have come a long way in terms of education, professionalism, income and equal status, most have not planned adequately for their retirements. “Many single women are ill-prepared and unlikely to achieve a financially secure retirement if they don’t take …

Did you know only one out of six businesses started will survive to year five? There are 26 million small businesses nationwide and less than 5% of those businesses have more than $1 million in revenue. That represents a lot of risk! 90% OF BUSINESS OWNERS ARE UNAWARE OF UNTAPPED GROWTH POTENTIAL Would you agree …

In this day and age of high premiums many health plans, whether employer sponsored or purchased individually, have high deductibles. Many insured’s have also chosen to enroll in an HSA (Health Savings Account) plan. There are three claim areas that result in the highest out of pocket costs. CANCER: Talk to anyone who has battled …

Way too often I hear horror stories from new clients about a previous bookkeeper stealing money. It is unfortunate, but business owners have to be on guard all the time to protect their investment. Most SBO’s hire a bookkeeper so that they don’t have to look at every transaction and reconcile the bank account each …

The International Organization for Standardization, or ISO, sets quality standards for various manufacturing processes. The ISO standard is comprehensive and touches on each aspect of the supply chain from raw source materials all the way to end-user delivery. Buying an ISOcertified ink cartridge helps ensure that, while you are saving on your ink refills, you …

Doctors, like other industry professionals, are feeling the pressure to engage in social media. In fact, according consulting firm Frost & Sullivan, 90% of doctors use social media for personal purposes. However, in such an information-driven field, less than half use it to grow their practice. There are a number of reasons cited by doctors …

When you were a kid, did you ever try to take a drink from a garden hose turned on full blast? It was okay if you tried to sip from the edge of the stream, but not full on. When it comes to online marketing, business owners feel like they’re trying to drink from a …

What is Wellness? In 1946, The World Health Organization defined health in its broader sense as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Over the last 30 years, ideas about well-being and how to get it have changed dramatically. In 1980, anyone who wanted …

Sequels is an upscale boutique that is owned and operated by the Amphi Foundation. Your donations and the profits from the store benefit the students of the Amphitheater School District. All donations are tax deductible. A word about consignment contracts… Do you read the fine print? All consignment contracts are not created equal. Before signing …

STOCK UP Keep a full stock of supplies anywhere you find yourself at mealtime or in need of a snack (in the pantry, freezer, refrigerator at work, even at your relatives’ homes) TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FREE TIME Take the time to bake items that will freeze well and taste good toasted or reheated (bread, waffles, …

We’ve made a number of improvements to the Pima Animal Care Center kennels. We now have a new adoption shelter block and we’ve made upgrades to the existing dog and cat adoption areas. Improvements are ongoing. We are upgrading the flooring in the main shelter from cement to an epoxy coating. The new epoxy flooring …

An auto collision can be inconvenient, expensive and leave us with many questions about the future condition of our vehicle. Questions such as, “Will my vehicle ever be the same?” and “How do I even begin to research repair facilities?” start to arise in our minds. Suddenly we feel overloaded with stress. However, choosing a …

It is well known sexual harassment in the workplace is unlawful. However, this rule is easier to state than apply. As human beings, we thrive on social interaction and relationships, which naturally include sexual attraction, communication and conduct. This personal interaction occurs in many settings, including the workplace. Healthy communication can lead to a productive …

Soroptimist International of Desert Tucson will add a new texture to its fund raiser on April 14, known as “Life Is Rich.” Live jazz will provide background melodies for a New Orleans cooking demonstration at the Tucson Marriott University Park Hotel, with guest Kevin Belton, former NFL Football player and current chef from the New …

Equal rights under the law should be available to all US citizens. Unfortunately, most have found that the cost of accessing those rights is so high…they simply have none! LegalShield gives you the ability to talk to an attorney on any matter without worrying about the high hourly costs. For one flat monthly fee you …

Emerge! serves many mothers who would go to the end of the earth to protect their children. Each year we choose one mother, a mother who has displayed exceptional courage and strength. At our Mother’s Day Luncheon we tell her story, and celebrate her bravery. We need you to help us celebrate! Save the Date! …