Health
Living Longer After Mesothelioma Diagnosis
It's likely that at some point in the last few years you saw a commercial about asbestos and mesothelioma and how you should contact a certain number if you or someone you love has been around asbestos or diagnosed with mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos, which was once regularly used in building materials.
How To Deal With Spring Eye Allergies
The runny noses and head colds of winter are behind us, but for 15 to 20 percent of people, the change of seasons comes with its own set of unpleasantries – itchy, painful eye allergies. AZFoothills.com chatted with Dr. Roger B. Ethington, O.D., Senior Vice President of Medical Administration for Southwestern Eye Center about the causes, symptoms and remedies.
Causes
Spring is in the air and with it, airborne pollens, the most common cause of seasonal eye allergies. Other culprits include things like dust and spores but according to Ethington, pollen is behind...
Five Tips for Cleansing the Mind and Soul
By Anne B Parker, MA, MHSA
Miraval Wellness Counselor
Cleanse….to clear away, to purify, or make clean. When I think of cleansing it’s not just about clearing out. It’s also about nourishing and replenishing mind and soul. Spring season doesn't just call for cleasing your home or body, but calls for a full cleanings of your mind and soul. Here are five tips for purging the unnecessary distractions in life for a clear and well conditioned mind and...
Drugs and Alcohol Plague College Campuses
College is a time of self-exploration, an enlightening phase of life when students have the chance to grow in understanding, and determine their place in the world. It’s a time when young people learn to navigate life independent of their parents.
5 Reasons to Rely on Dr. Marc Malek
In the world of plastics, anyone who is or has considered reconstructing any part of their body knows the importance of finding someone reliable before going under the knife. Here at Arizona Foothills, we have done the research for you on one of our own – top plastic surgeon Dr. Marc Malek, who has been practicing for over 12 years here in the Valley.
1. Experience – In addition to completing a fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Marc Malek is also certified by the American Board...
