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PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY AND CHRONIC PAIN WARNING!
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Mesa, AZ — The most common method your doctor will recommend to treat your chronic pain and/or neuropathy is with prescription drugs that may temporarily reduce your symptoms. These drugs have names such as Gabapentin, Lyrica, Cymbalta, and Neurontin, and are primarily antidepressant or anti-seizure drugs. These drugs may cause you to feel uncomfortable and have a variety of harmful side effects. Chronic pain and/or peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves often causing weakness, pain, numbness, tingling, and the most debilitating balance problems. This damage is commonly caused by a lack of blood flow to the nerves in the hands and feet which causes the nerves to begin to degenerate due to lack of nutrient flow.
As you can see in Figure 2, as the blood vessels that surround the nerves become diseased they shrivel up which causes the nerves to not get the nutrients to continue to survive. When these nerves begin to “die” they cause you to have balance problems, pain, numbness, tingling, burning, and many additional symptoms. The main problem is that your doctor has told you to just live with the problem or try the drugs which you don’t like taking because they make you feel uncomfortable. There is now a facility right here in Mesa that offers you hope without taking those endless drugs with serious side effects. (See the special neuropathy severity examination at the end of this article) In order to effectively treat your neuropathy three factors must be determined. 1) What is the underlying cause? 2) How much nerve damage has been sustained. NOTE: Once you have sustained 95% nerve loss, there is likely nothing that we can do for you. 3) How much treatment will your condition require? The treatment that is provided at Aspen Medical has three main goals. 1) Increase blood flow 2) Stimulate and increase small fiber nerves 3) Decrease brain-based pain The treatment to increase blood flow, stimulate small nerve fibers and get you back to health is our new $50,000.00 SANEXAS UNIT! In addition, we use a state-of-the-art diagnostics like the TM Flow diagnostic unit to accurately determine the increase in blood flow and a small skin biopsy to accurately determine the increase in small nerve fibers! The Sanexas electric cell signaling system delivers energy to the affected area of your body at varying wavelengths, including both lowfrequency and middle-frequency signals. It also uses amplitude modulated (AM) and frequency modulated (FM) signaling. During a treatment session, the Sanexas system automatically changes to simultaneously deliver AM and FM electric cell signal energy. THE GREAT NEWS IS THAT SANEXAS IS COVERED BY MEDICARE AND MOST INSURANCE! Depending on your coverage, your treatment could be little to no cost to you! The amount of treatment needed to allow the nerves to fully recover varies from person to person and can only be determined after a detailed neurological and vascular evaluation. As long as you have not sustained at least 95% nerve damage there is hope! Aspen Medical will do a chronic pain and neuropathy severity examination to determine the extent of the nerve damage as a public service to you and/or your family and friends. This neuropathy/pain severity examination will consist of a detailed sensory evaluation, extensive peripheral vascular testing, and a detailed analysis of the findings of your neuropathy.
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Aspen Medical will be offering this chronic pain and neuropathy severity examination from now until March 31, 2022. Call 480-
274-3157 to make an appointment to determine if your chronic pain and peripheral neuropathy can be successfully treated. Due to our very busy office schedule, we are limiting this FREE consultation offer to the first 15 callers. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SUFFER ANOTHER MINUTE, CALL Call 480-2743157 … NOW!
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Ask Marisa Late in her career, reader has time to nd her purpose
BY MARISA PEER
QI’m at the age where I’m thinking about retirement and my children are grown up and are, more or less, out of the house. While I’m grateful to have had a stable career that’s provided for my family — if I’m honest with myself (and you) — I’ve never felt like I was really living my passion or dream. For years, I ignored thoughts of those feelings that I could be more ful lled, thinking they were unrealistic or for younger people. I’ve always been very practically minded, something that when looking back, I realize was instilled in me by my parents when I was a young girl.
So many people talk about having a “purpose” in life, but I’ve never felt that. Having a family and raising kids has certainly been meaningful and gratifying, but it doesn’t feel like it’s scratched that itch. I fear it might also be too late to gure it out. What would your advice be for someone who is winding down their career but still searching for their purpose? Is it too late for me?
Signed, Searching
ADear Searching,
I have great news for you: It’s not too late and you are in a perfect position to nd your ful lling life purpose as you embark on retirement.
One of the most common causes of depression I’ve seen in my years as a therapist is people who don’t follow their purpose or deepest desires.
Of course, this doesn’t mean everyone should quit their jobs to pursue a career as an actor or musician or pilot; sometimes, as you’re well aware, that’s just not feasible. But we limit ourselves when we think that “ nding our purpose” has to equal a full-time, salaried career. Our careers are certainly one way to nd our passion and purpose, but far from the only way.
I assume, because you mentioned a stable career up until this point, you are relatively set up nancially for the next phase of your life, which is wonderful. But before I give you advice on how to gure out what you’d like to do next, I want you to open yourself to a concept from Zen Buddhism known as “beginner’s mind.”
Beginner’s mind is an attitude of openness, eagerness and curiosity we can bring to everything we do. It’s something children naturally possess, but we tend to lose it as we get older — which only makes us age even faster. If the practical mind says, “I can’t do that, I’ve never tried it before and I’ll surely look like a fool,” then the beginner’s mind says: “I wonder what interesting and exciting thing might happen if I tried that for the very rst time. Perhaps I’ll give it a try without expectations.” Even if it feels uncomfortable and unfamiliar to you, try to embark on this next stage with this mindset, and let your practical self take a bit of a rest.
When it comes to nding what you might be interested in doing next, ask yourself: What did you love to do as a child? Often, the activity, hobby or thing we spent our time doing between the ages of 7 and 12 says something about our core, intrinsic nature and desires — in other words, what we loved before we got bogged down by expectations and responsibilities of society and adulthood. You may think, “well, I’m looking for my purpose, not a mere hobby!” But that’s just it, very often the things we’re curious about and enjoy lead us down an unexpected path to what we’re passionate about.
My advice is that you don’t set out to nd your one true passion right away and expect to pursue it single-minded zeal. It rarely works like that. Instead, use beginner’s mind to explore several things that pique your interest and curiosity. Allow yourself to fail, to be surprised, to change your mind. In other words, allow yourself not to be practical.
Secondly, expand your de nition of what purpose might look like. I once had a client who longed to be a doctor and Marisa...continues on page 9
help others but was never able to go to medical school and make her dream come true. Later in life, she studied aromatherapy and was able to provide treatments in a care home for elders and in a hospice. The caretaking and tenderness she always longed to bring to a medical career came out in this new practice — and her lifelong depression lifted.
Similarly, my grandmother always wanted to be an actress. That was not available to her, but when her children left home, she became a dresser at the Royal Theater and absolutely loved it. She was in the theatre working with actors on stage, so she ful lled her dream in a di erent way that brought her great joy.
Going back to that beginner’s mindset one more time: Your purpose and passion may not look how you always imagined it, and the more you can accept and even revel in that, the more likely it is that you will nd it. When in doubt, follow your curiosity — it always knows where to lead you next.
The word “cure” actually comes from curiosity. When we are open and curious, we nd our answers. See your children leaving home as a gift of time for you to follow your passions and nd and live your purpose. Many people just like you (and indeed me) nd our true passion when our children leave home, and we enter an exciting third stage of our life
I wish you so much success, Marisa
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Realtors offer their thoughts on the housing market
BY JUSTIN LIGGIN
The Phoenix 50-plus community is leading the way with their homebuying habits and interests, changing the way we see the hot housing market.
Whether you are looking for a retirement destination or just eager to move, identifying the tips and trends of homebuying can put you on the path to owning the perfect home.
For homebuyers looking to find somewhere that can best accommodate them and their needs now that the kids have moved out, the search for the perfect-sized home is at the forefront of the 50-plus homebuyer.
“Many are doing something that I call ‘right-sizing,’” says Sindy Ready, 2022 Arizona Association of Realtors treasurer.
“This means that the buyer is not necessarily looking for a smaller house or bigger house as tradition would suggest but are instead seeking homes and backyards that require less maintenance and are adapted to their interests.”
The Arizona Association of Realtors represents more than 50,000 members who hold active real estate licenses and subscribe to a strict code of ethics and standards of practice established by the National Association of Realtors. In addition to providing a number of member benefits and services including risk management, education and a legislative voice,
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This could mean searching for a space that is single story rather than a home with stairs or finding a home that has room to create your personal space, such as a den, office, “man cave” or “she shed.”
Those unsure about options to consider, Realtors have in-depth market analyses and knowledge of current market trends that will equip buyers with the correct information.
Open floor plans are popular among the 50-plus community. The need for a more formal living and dining room may not be as great as it once was.
Given that, great rooms are trendy, as the space combines traditional rooms such as the living room, dining room and study to entertain small groups of friends or relax and enjoy movie night.
An often overlooked feature — but one that should be at the top of the list — is an upgraded en-suite bathroom. Whether you are looking for a spa-like feel with waterfall showers and natural lighting or require accessible showers or a freestanding tub, there are many ways to upgrade the bathroom to suit your personal tastes.
Even though 50-plus homebuyers may be buying smaller homes to better accommodate them, they are still looking to get the most out of their homes with luxe features both inside and out.
Thanks to the pandemic, there is less emphasis on the proximity to workplace. And that might mean relocating to warmer climates like Tucson.
As the distance to the workplace lessens, prioritizing proximity to family and favorite entertainment and activity locations is becoming more important.
“For many of my clients in the Valley, the great room concept is perfectly suitable for their everyday lives but with plenty of room to entertain,” Ready says.
One necessary feature is an upgraded en-suite bathroom featuring waterfall showers and natural lighting, or accessible showers or a freestanding tub.
Ready explains that even though 50-plus homebuyers may be buying smaller homes, they still seek luxe features inside and out. Thanks to the pandemic, proximity to the workplace is less important. “With open floor plans and the option to create a workspace at home, placing an emphasis on creating Sindy Ready of RE/MAX Excalibur in Scottsdale is the Arizona Realtors 2022 treasurer. (Submitted photo) a comfortable office inside, and when the weather is spectacular here in the Valley, looking at creating an outdoor patio space that is conducive to working as well,” Ready says. Instead, they want amenities. Drawing on this desire, many in Phoenix who are 50-plus are moving into active adult communities, which are designed to help residents maintain active lifestyles with likeminded people. With so much time spent at home the past couple years, the demand for fitness amenities in Phoenix has never been greater — why not live in a place that has them a short walk from home? “Whether it is golf courses, spas, tennis and pickleball courts, or pet parks, these amenities are attracting homebuyers and have become a top selling point for these communities,” Ready says. Like elsewhere, Arizona’s market is seeing a lower inventory. As a seller’s market, it is imperative, as a buyer, to be prepared to make a quick decision with the help of a professional Realtor. “As a Realtor, I am constantly looking out for the best of interest of my clients, communicating directly with the listing agent, finding out what the seller is looking for and making sure my client’s offer can fully accommodate it. This will help you make a clean offer that is more likely to be chosen by the seller,” Ready says. Above all, what matters most in your home search is patience. “While you may not get the first house you make an offer on, know that your Realtor is always looking out for you. Don’t be discouraged. You are sure to find success if you stay in the game and fight for your dream home,” Ready says.
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