Arizona has many beautiful sites to see, the Grand Canyon being perhaps the most famous of them. However, scattered throughout the state are a long list of enchanted canyons that beckon for roaming spirits looking to dive into the marvels of planet earth. For the adventurous souls seeking solitude and to commune with earth’s beauty I have a place I visit annually that I would like to share with you.

Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness lies 70 miles to the North of Tucson AZ. It is a naturally air conditioned canyon with a cool water stream that flows year round. There is no better way to beat the 106 degree heat of an Arizona summer than to enter this majestic canyon.

To get there from Tucson (70 miles, 1.5 to 2 hours): Take US Highway 77 through Oracle Junction to the Aravaipa Road, 8 miles north of Mammoth. Turn right on Aravaipa Road and go 12 miles to the West trailhead along a paved and graded dirt road.

You will need to acquire entry passes from the Bureau of Land Management to enter the canyon. They regulate the number of entries to 10 per day. Phone: (928) 348-4400. The canyon is 10 miles long.

After parking at the West end trail head you can sign a registry and begin your hike into the canyon. There is a slow decent down to the stream. The hike will be hot in summer and much needed relief comes when approaching the clear, cool shady stream. The further in you walk the higher the canyon walls. At points along the way, canyon walls shoot upwards of 400 feet above the creek. Wildlife is abundant in the canyon, great blue herons, javelina, humming birds, butterflies, bald eagles and much more. You will find pristine areas suitable for meditation and a swim. You will rarely encounter other parties.

This canyon was once a sacred hunting ground for the Apache Indians and their spirits linger, one can easily imagine. To protect the canyon, Congress created the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. Aravaipa Canyon’s outstanding scenery, wildlife, rich history, and opportunities for primitive recreation will remain free from the influence of man and are protected in this condition for future generations. Its 19,410 acres beckon adventurers who yearn for solitude and scenic splendor. Add this place to the top of your buck list for places to experience.

What to bring: 72oz of water, a lunch, snacks, sunscreen, a wide brim hat, a simple first aide-kit, a towel and most importantly proper footwear as you will be hiking in the stream at times. Warning, do not wear flip flops or water shoes as sand from the flowing stream will make walking very uncomfortable. I recommend a hiking boot with ankle support. I always have custom insoles for added stability for hiking difficult terrain. The best quality and most effective custom insole is one that was fabricated from impressions of each of your feet. Finally, you will need to bring your camera to capture the memories of Mother Nature at her finest.

I like to hike in approx. 4-5 miles, find a sandy shaded beach area and rest, relax, revitalize, swim and eat before turning around and heading back out. This is a full day’s excursion into the heart of nature’s beauty.

Happy Trails

John R Allison

Adventurer Blogger

Marketing Exec at FootMindBody.com

Migrain and headche prevention device introduce by US Food and Drug Administration has given its first approval for the marketing . According to federal agency the device, which comes in the form of a headband that delivers a nerve-stimulating low electrical current, may bring relief to patients who cannot tolerate current migraine drugs.This is also the first transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device specifically authorized for use prior to the onset of pain.

The Cefaly worn across forehead it is a device is a small, battery-powered plastic headband . The user attaches it with a self-adhesive electrode, just above the eyes. The device delivers a low electric current through the skin and may cause a tingling or massaging sensation. The current stimulates the trigeminal nerve, which has been associated with migraine headaches.
Food and Drug Administration fFDA) says device, which is manufactured by STX-Med in Herstal, Liege, Belgium, and available on prescription for patients aged 18 and over, should only be used once a day for 20 minutes.

According to the National Institutes of Health, migraine headaches affect about 10% of people worldwide and are more common in women than men. The debilitating pain, which can last from 4 up to 72 hours, is felt as intense throbbing in one part of the head and is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound.

Christy Foreman, director of the Office of Device Evaluation at the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health, says:

“Cefaly provides an alternative to medication for migraine prevention. This may help patients who cannot tolerate current migraine medications for preventing migraines or treating attacks.”

The FDA reviewed a study conducted in Belgium involving 67 people of who were having at least two migraine attacks a month and who ceased taking migraine medication for the 3 months leading up to the start of the trial.

The FDA has given its first approval for the marketing of a headband device that delivers nerve-stimulating low electrical current to prevent migraine headaches.
The results showed that compared with patients using a dummy device, those using Cefaly reported significantly fewer days per month with migraine headaches and using less medication. However, Cefaly did not completely prevent migraine attacks and did not reduce their intensity when they occurred.

The FDA also reviewed a patient satisfaction survey of 2,313 Cefaly users in France and Belgium that found 53% were satisfied with the treatment and would buy it for further use.

No serious adverse effects were reported by users in either study. The most common complaints that arose in the user survey included not liking the sensation of the treatment, not wanting to continue using it, feeling sleepy during treatment and having a headache afterwards.

In December 2013, the FDA approved the first medical device for the treatment of migraine headaches preceded with aura. The Cerena Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator, which is also available on prescription only, is used after the pain of migraine preceded with aura has started

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