St. George Health & Wellness Magazine September/October 2013

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DISCOVERING

Food from the Heart

The History of Nutrition

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CONTENTS September/October 2013

FITNESS 6H ow to Beat the Heat: 4 Hot Weather Cycling Tips 8 F inding Balance 10 E lliptiGO: The New Hybrid in Fitness!

12 S tudent-Athlete Profile: DSU’s Jennifer Mason NUTRITION 16 Dixie Nutrition: Keeping People Healthy Since 1969 18 The History of Nutrition: Back to Basics 20 A Conversation with Executive Chef Greg Reith RESTAURANT PROFILE 22 R estaurant Journeys: Riverwalk Grill – Food from the Heart HEALTH 25 I n Vitro Fertilization Comes to St. George 28 N ew Surgical Practice Opens in St. George 29 O bstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Myths & Facts 32 L ife Remains Beautiful 34 C ompounding Interest 38 F inally a Solution for Peripheral Neuropathy 40 S ports Physicals – Are They Important?

44 W hich is Better, One or Two? FINANCIAL WELLNESS 46 C arrying a Mortgage: Is it Financially Healthy?

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FAMILY WELLNESS 51 W hat Kids Think 52 B rain Balance: A Lifesaving Program 54 H ope with Autism: How Chiropractic Can Help 56 T he Full Circle of Perception 58 W ho are Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs)?

60 J ust Breathe: Indoor Plants and Their Impact on Your Health

cultural arts 62 B enefiting From Cultural Arts 64 A rt in Kayenta Festival 67 C ultural Activities Calendar DEPARTMENTS 5 Letter from the Editor 14 H ike/Bike Trail Review: Navajo Lake Trail

69 P addle Boards Photo Essay 72 F eatured Directory Listings 73 S t. George Racing Events

Meet Our

Staff

Letter From The Editor

W. Jared DuPree, PhD, MBA

Life has a way of showing you where to find answers to your unique questions, showing you what it is you truly need, and unveiling who you really are. It teaches you how to not only survive, but thrive in this beautiful realm we occupy. The amazing reality is that as we find our answers, one by one, we never cease to find more if we are willing to grasp the opportunities life gives us to learn, grow, and improve upon each version of ourselves day by day.

I was fortunate enough to grow up in Southern Utah, in Cedar City, among the beautiful landscape and enriching community that we are all lucky enough to be part of. After my first year of college at SUU, I moved to Denver, Colorado where I enjoyed snowboarding and studying physical therapy. After earning my associate’s degree I took a job in San Diego, where I spent my time surfing and soaking up the sun when I wasn’t working as a physical therapist assistant. I decided to pursue my master’s degree in physical therapy at Loma Linda University, and after graduation I moved to Huntington Beach. Shorty after, a wonderful job opportunity in Hurricane allowed me to return to beautiful Southern Utah, where I met my husband on a blind date. We now have a two year old son, and another boy on the way!

Editor/Author

Dr. Robert Benson Medical Editor

Terrin Parker, PT Associate Editor

Emily Fonnesbeck, RD, CD, CLT

Though I do miss the ocean, I feel so blessed to live where I do. Where else are you surrounded by beautiful state and national parks where you can explore slot canyons, waterski, snowboard, hike, bike, run, and become fit and healthy just by enjoying what this area has to offer? From Arches to Zion, this place is packed with beauty and wonder. It’s no surprise people travel from all around to enjoy what we are lucky enough to have right in front of us. Aside from the recreation, the community itself is alive with energetic, positive people who really bridge the gap between average and awesome.

Author, Nutrition Section

I’m grateful for the opportunities life has provided me, and the growth that has come from every new experience. I enjoy writing and contributing to something I strongly believe in, and am proud to be part of St. George Health and Wellness, a team so passionate about not only improving themselves, but teaching others what they have learned in their areas of expertise and helping our community become one in wellness.

Chad Olson, MS, LMFT

Each of us is given the privilege of making our own choices, and creating the life we desire for ourselves. I hope that as we strive to bring you quality content and information in each issue of St. George Health and Wellness Magazine, you will find some of your own answers within its pages, and that we can help you enrich your life as you enjoy what you read and apply what you learn.

Tiffany Gust, CPT

Author, Fitness Section

Author, Family Wellness Section

Brigit Atkin

Author, Mind/Body Section

Chef Greg Reith Author/ Executive Chef

Terrin Parker, P.T. Associate Editor Myke Bush For information on advertising or other inquiries, visit our website at www.saintgeorgewellness.com, email stgeorgewellnessmagazine@gmail.com or call us at 435-319-0273.

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How to Beat the Heat:

Hot Weather Cycling Tips

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By Tiffany Gust, CPT With the scorching temperatures that we’ve had, it’s hard to get your mileage in on your bike. Here are a few tips to keep your time in the saddle during the summer months: 1. Use Geography To Your Advantage – There are plenty of great places near by to ride that provides cooler temps. Try heading to Pine Valley, or Enterprise. How about Cedar City? Adiabatic cooling means that the air temperature cools by about 3 degrees Fahrenheit for every 1000 feet of altitude gained. The options are endless.

2. Ride Early or Ride Late – Make sure that you ride with proper reflective gear and lights. As always, follow the rules of the road.

One ride I like to participate in is a moonlight ride around the Veyo loop. There is very little traffic, and the temperatures are unbeatable. You can avoid the hot temperatures by 30-40 degrees by riding early or late.

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3. Head To The Shade – Many rides can provide shade with trees, or even mountain ridges depending on where the sun is sitting.

These rides can be found by having more awareness as you are driving out and about. Cyclists should always have their eyes peeled for a good place to ride. I like to ride around Quail Lake about three hours before sunset, and there is plenty of shade.

4. Cycle Indoors – By using a fluid trainer, you can use your own bike and get the benefits inside. High Knees Cycle Shop is offering these classes on Tuesday nights at 7 PM for $2.00 a class. Indoor cycling is a great way to develop proper technique, increase power, burn fat, build lean muscle tissue, and challenge yourself in a group setting.

Don’t let the summer heat keep you off your bike, plan ahead and get out and ride!!

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Finding Balance

By Caitlyn O’Connell Brooksby

Karen Schlieter leads balance and mobility class in strengthening exercise.

Just four months ago, Betty Loveless was relying on her walker to get her from one place to another. Now, after eight months of participating in balance and mobility classes at the LiVe Well Center, she feels more confident with every step she takes. Betty, who is 82 years old, realized last December that she needed help with the aging process. “I wasn’t getting any younger,” comments Loveless. “I realized that I needed help getting through these older years.”

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:15 a.m. Loveless drives to Dixie Regional’s Health & Performance Center to be taught by Karen Schlieter, a gerokinesiologist and certified FallProof Balance and Mobility Specialist. Loveless explains that Schlieter is there with support for every step and every exercise. “I love this class and Karen is always so well prepared,” said Loveless. “She cares about each person and speaks in a soft, encouraging voice.”

So what is a gerokinesiologist and what do they do? Schlieter explains that a kinesiologist is someone who studies human movement. Gerokinesiology is a specialization that focuses on how physical activity positively affects the aging process. “I help individuals age more effectively through physical activity,” said Schlieter.

Schlieter earned her master’s degree in gerokinesiology at California State University Fullerton where she also worked at the Center for Successful Aging, the model for the LiVe Well Center’s balance and mobility classes. She also taught classes on the aging process at Cal State Fullerton before joining the LiVe Well Center team.

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“Individuals who begin to lose confidence in their balance and mobility skills tend to become less active, which leads to a decrease in muscle strength, causing a further decline in balance skills,” explains Karen. “As we age, various systems change and decline and these changes can affect our balance and mobility skills, but with appropriate physical activity and balance training we can improve balance skills.”

One-third of adults who are sixty-five and older fall each year, and once an individual has sustained a fall, they have a fifty percent likelihood of falling again within a year. “Someone has an increased risk of falling if they are having difficulty going up and down stairs or getting out of a chair,” said Schlieter.

Several classes are taught by Karen and each class has been structured to build on the previous one. The entry level class is called Build Me Up and focuses on seated strength building for individuals with limited mobility. Then, FallProof Balance & Mobility has two sections and are for individuals who are having balance issues and who are at a moderate to high risk for falls.

Before an individual is placed in a class they need to go through a functional assessment. The assessment, led by Schlieter, identifies a person’s level of ability with balance, muscular strength, and mobility.

With those results, Schlieter determines which class is a best match for the individual’s ability.

Karen cautions that not everyone who uses a walker will be able

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to stop using it after taking classes, like Betty Loveless did. It takes about fifty hours of balance training to see exceptional progress in a person’s balance and mobility. Loveless saw progression a little each week until she finally felt confident she could get around without her walker. “One day I just tried not using my walker and soon realized I could do without it,” said Loveless. “There really couldn’t be anyone better for this job than Karen.”

If interested in learning more about the balance and mobility classes Karen Schlieter, Gerokinesiologist, assists class member in balance activity. offered at the LiVe Well Center at Dixie Regional Medical Center, call (435) 251-3793. Individuals said Schlieter. “They narrow their world and they may think the are welcome to come and tour the LiVe Well Center or observe a limitations make them safer, but it’s increasing their risk for falls.

We want to help people feel mobile again and do the activities they class at any time.

“When a person begins to experience balance and mobility want to do.” problems, they limit the places they go and the things they do,”

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ElliptiGO The New Hybrid in Fitness!

By Melissa Goodwin Maybe you’ve seen them around town, on the trail system, or even in local bike races and wondered, “What is that contraption?

A moving elliptical machine? A bike with no seat? A grown up’s scooter?” It’s actually an ElliptiGO! Relatively new to the fitness scene, it is quickly becoming a favorite of serious athletes, rehabilitation specialists, and those looking for a fun, efficient workout.

The ElliptiGO is the world’s first elliptical bicycle. Combining the best of running, cycling, and the elliptical trainer, the ElliptiGO delivers a high-performance workout that closely mimics running while eliminating impact and still allowing its rider the benefits of outdoor exercise. However, if the weather keeps you indoors, the ElliptiGO can be used on a stationary trainer as well.

As with most great inventions, the ElliptiGO was created to solve a problem.

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After injuries stopped him from running, former Ironman triathlete Bryan Pate chose to use the elliptical trainer to stay fit because it was more comfortable than sitting on a bicycle,

and it got him closer to the runner’s high that athletes can’t seem to live without. Unsatisfied with the monotony of working out in a gym, Pate was inspired to create a product that would allow him to enjoy running outdoors without aggravating his injuries. Pate partnered with Brent Teal, a mechanical engineer, Ironman triathlete, and ultramarathoner, and the ElliptiGO was born!

The ElliptiGO is particularly well-suited for healthy athletes who want to enjoy a running-like experience while giving knees and joints a break from the constant, jarring wear and tear of running. As a cross trainer, it maintains muscle memory and provides a high cardiovascular, yet low-impact, workout outdoors. Ultramarathon man, Dean Karnazes calls the ElliptiGO, “The best cross-training device I have ever used, bar none.”

It’s not only healthy runners who can enjoy the benefits of the ElliptiGO. In any given year, 35-80% of regular runners

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will suffer some kind of injury, most from overuse. Training with the ElliptiGO can help keep your body at peak performance while eliminating high risk of injury. Physical therapists are finding that the ElliptiGO is an effective addition to their rehabilitation regimens, and runners are finding the lowimpact ElliptiGO helps them work through injury, or greatly reduce their risk of injury.

“Athletes often become frustrated when injuries and rehab limit their normal training, and the ElliptiGO offers a fun workout that minimizes stress to the joints, strengthens muscles, and allows them to return to more sport-specific activity earlier,” says Lisa Kearns, MS, PT, CSCS. Most of us are not professional athletes, but we all know that being fit is the best defense against a wide variety of physical ailments. Aside from being fun and lowimpact, the ElliptiGO engages core muscles, which protects the back from injury. As

a weight-bearing exercise, it also helps to maintain bone density. Short on time? No problem. On an ElliptiGO, you are exerting, on average, 33% more effort than cycling.

Whether you’re looking to improve your

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FITNESS Jennifer Mason, No. 10, works her way through the opposing team toward the goal. Mason plays forward for DSU’s Red Storm, a player responsible for a majority of the team’s scoring.

Photos courtesy of Dixie State Athletics.

About the Author

Katelyn Boulton is a St. George Health & Wellness Intern (and currently a Dixie State University Student)

Student-Athlete Profile:

DSU’s Jennifer Mason

By Katelyn Boulton From high school MVP to All-PacWest all-star, Jennifer Mason continues scoring goals on the soccer field. Mason, a junior business major from Springville, has played forward for the Dixie State University women’s soccer team since her freshman year. After a high school career entailing both basketball and soccer, Mason decided to pursue her love for sports beyond high school by becoming part of a larger soccer scene – DSU’s Red Storm.

“I was better at [soccer], but my (high school) team did better in basketball, so then I got more recognized in basketball,” said Mason. Having more recognition in basketball isn’t to say she wasn’t a star on her high school soccer team. “I was MVP for my (soccer) team,” she said. “…I was on the second team for the state.”

Mason attributes her kick off in soccer to her father, who she said pushed her and all of her five siblings to play the sport. “My dad didn’t play soccer or anything, but he got us all started in soccer, and now he coaches soccer. I think he kind of really pushed me into soccer and got me going,” she recalls.

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at home, Mason said leaving her quiet hometown of Springville to come to St. George in order to pursue larger goals wasn’t too difficult. “I chose Dixie because I wanted to stay in Utah,” she said. “I didn’t really talk to any other schools. I didn’t really try and get my name out there at all. I decided late that I wanted to play soccer, so I had very limited options of where people would let me go.”

Though Mason’s decision to play college soccer was made in the nick of time, she said DSU is the place for her to be. The most enjoyable part of playing college-level soccer for Mason has been making life-long friendships with her teammates and growing as a team. “They’re all great girls and just help me want to be better,” she said.

Mason has a number of records in her time as Red Storm’s forward. Last school year, she led the Pacific West Conference in goals (15) and points (32), starting all games, and being named to the first team All-PacWest and second team Daktronics Division II All-West Region Team.

Mason began her college soccer career under Coach Linda Huddleston’s

supervision, but she is moving into her junior year with a new coach, Kacey Bingham. “It was fun playing for Huddleston, and she was awesome, but it’s good to have a new perspective and new ideas coming in,” Mason said.

“Kacey, our new coach, knows a lot and has a lot of soccer knowledge, so I like how she uses it and helps us learn more about it, like how to play it better. She plays different than I’m used to, so it pushes me to think a little more about what I’m doing, and I think that it’s going to make me a better player.”

Mason’s expectations for the upcoming season seem normal for any enthused soccer player. “I expect just to be winning!” Mason laughed. “For myself, I would like to lead the team in scoring again… Anything that I can do to help make the team better, I’m hoping I can do.”

If Mason plays similar to how she played both fall and spring season, she could reach even more goals this school year – both on and off the field.

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Hike/Bike Trail Reviews:

Navajo Lake Trail

By Jay Bartlett, Mechanic/Salesman, Bicycles Unlimited This issue we’re going to get higher (altitude, that is)! Higher altitude means lower temps, and at roughly nine thousand feet the Navajo Lake trail is one of my favorite “get away from the heat” rides.

This is a really fun trail for just about anyone. From newbies, with its rolling hills and generally smooth conditions, to more advanced riders who can be challenged by doing laps,(the trail can be ridden in either direction), riding faster, or adding in connectors to the higher altitudes of the Virgin River Rim trail.

To get there, take I-15 north to the first Cedar City exit, heading through town until you see the turn west for Highway 14 up Cedar Canyon. Continue on this gorgeous road, getting off at Navajo Lake.

Drive down this dirt road about a mile and you’ll see a trail sign for the north side of the Navajo Lake trail. There’s a good parking area another quarter mile down the road, although the trail can be accessed from any of the camping and picnic areas around the lake.

The north side of the lake is generally easier, although you will go through an old lava flow on the east end that can be loose, so some may opt to walk this part. The up side is the views are great and this section is short so you’ll soon be back on the bike! The trail continues on just above the shoreline in aspen and pine forest, with smile inducing, undulating, twisty terrain, over to the Te Ah campground.

Here you’ll have some options: (1) Get on the road east and head back to the car. (2) Get on the road east for about a half mile, and hook south when you see the Lodge trail. Stay on the lower section of trail for some great single track which parallels above the main road,and will dump you out right at the trail sign you saw when you first drove in, or (3) Get on the road west and turn south at the Virgin River Rim trail sign, which will take you higher up the mountain to summits overlooking all points south including Zion National Park. You can then choose to drop back down to the lake on several connector trails. My favorite is the Dike Trail. It’s fast, and has quite a few switchbacks!

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Dixie Nutrition Keeping People Healthy Since 1969

by Katelyn Boulton Established in 1969, Dixie Nutrition continues to provide Southern Utah residents with a desirable and healthy lifestyle. With two locations in St. George, 406 West St. George Boulevard and 2746 East 850 North, Dixie Nutrition is conveniently located to provide customers with quick and accessible health.

Offering a variety of nutritional options, from food and grocery items to vitamins and supplements, the health food store is able to meet everyone’s needs, including its original owner’s. “Grandma still shops in the store,” said Greg Gillespie, third-generation owner.

“She comes in about once a week.”

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Dixie Health Foods (now Dixie Nutrition) in St. George at its previous downtown location. Greg said the store remained open at its downtown location for ten to twelve years before the location was moved to one of its current locations on St. George Boulevard.

Prior to Greg’s ownership, his father Gayle bought the store from his parents and remained the owner for about thirty years.

“It’s always been the same thing,” Greg said. “We didn’t have as much frozen food and that is because it was hard to get back then, to get it into Utah, but it’s always been health and supplements…”

Throughout the years, there have been a couple of additions to the store, such as a lunch counter at the original location, a smoothie bar, and self-serve frozen yogurt. As there are new additions, there

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are also milestones. Greg said opening additional locations has always been significant for the company. He said being able to evolve and become competitive has been a continual objective for Dixie Nutrition.

“We had five [stores] at one point,” Greg said. “We’ve had them in Park City and Spanish Fork. Spanish Fork is still there. We sold that just to focus on the Southern Utah area, so we’re kind of closer to home-base. So we had Cedar City, Hurricane, Washington, and then here.” Greg said his brother-in-law owned the Park City store and closed it when he decided to go to law school.

Greg is proud to be the part-owner of a growing business. He’s most pleased of “the fact that we’ve been here for 42 years and been able to provide our customers with a good shopping experience, and they’ve enjoyed it or are happy with us because they keep coming back.”

Greg sees much ahead for the future of Dixie Nutrition. “We’re always learning something new,” he said in reference to remaining “always on the lookout for the next big health thing… so when our customers come and look for it, then we’ve got it. We

take a lot of pride in being able to service the community here and take care of them.”

Greg has had ownership in Dixie Nutrition for about five years, but he continues to keep up with the traditional store Grandma and Grandpa Gillespie began in 1969. Greg says the focus of Dixie Nutrition remains the same as it’s always been: “People’s health—helping them find whatever they need to meet their health needs.”

About the Author

Katelyn Boulton is a St. George Health & Wellness Intern (and currently a Dixie State University Student)

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The History of Nutrition:

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By Emily Fonnesbeck RD, CD, CLT Nutrition dates back to the beginning of time. In 400 BC, Hippocrates said “Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food.”

My favorite early account of nutrition is found in the Bible.

Daniel Chapter 1 tells of Daniel and his friends choosing not to eat the king’s meat and alcohol. Instead they ate grains, vegetables and water for ten days. At the end of the ten days, Daniel and his friends appeared healthier than all the king’s men.

Unfortunately, food as medicine is not used today as it should be. Our society runs on trends and fads rather than sound nutrition recommendations. This is unfortunate given the large amount of evidence based research on what constitutes a healthy diet. No matter how many fads come and go, there are basic principles that have stood the test of time.

1. Plants are best. Research shows that it is impossible to overeat on four basic food groups: fruits, vegetables, complex carbohydrates (starchy vegetables and whole intact grains – no flours) and beans/ legumes. The amount of fiber and volume prevents overeating.

When you chew your food, it goes to your stomach where stretch receptors send hormones to your brain signaling fullness. Without volume, you don’t feel full. Research shows that most people eat the same volume of food everyday – roughly 4 lbs in weight, give or take your size. Most Americans power pack by eating the most amount 18 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

of calories in the smallest volume possible (fast food, packaged foods, animal products, oils, nuts, etc). We want to do the opposite; high volume but calorie dilute. The added benefit to this is that calorie dilute usually means nutrient dense, which is really what we are after. Lots of nutrition in little calories! The best part? No need to count calories. Focus on quality rather than quantity.

2. Healthy Fats. Potato chips have 10 grams of fat per serving.

Peanut butter has 15 grams per serving. If you only care about

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quantity, you might choose the potato chips. But fats, and calories for that matter, are not created equal. Quality fats include avocado, nuts, seeds, olives and (small amounts of ) fatty fish. And oils? Don’t believe the hype. There is a romanticism of oils currently that is dangerous and unwarranted. Oils are liquid fat with no nutritional value. If you use oils for cooking or baking, that’s one thing. But using them, ANY of them, because you think they are healthy isn’t wise. In addition, even healthy fats should be limited for weight control. Sugar, salt and fat (even healthy fats) are addicting. They activate reward centers in our brain that push us to continue eating.

This is how the food industry keeps us coming back for more.

3. Starch Madness. When people quit eating “carbs”, they lose weight. But let’s take a look at what they give up: deep dish pizza, cookies, breads, cake… and we wonder why they lose weight? It’s not a matter of carbs, they just quit eating junk. Potatoes are not a problem, it’s what you put ON the potato that’s the problem. At the end of the day, your health problems did not come from eating too many plain potatoes or too many bananas or too much quinoa. So if it comes from the ground, it’s free game.

Lastly, use common sense when sorting through nutrition misinformation. Here are a few red flags:

• Promise miracles • Require large investments of money • Do not require exercise or changes in eating habits • Recommendations based on a single study or studies funded by the company selling the product • Personal testimonials • Require fasting, cleansing or other possibly harmful self-treatment options What’s right isn’t always popular, and what is popular isn’t always right. Let’s get back to basics! A healthy lifestyle needs to be a priority and will take effort.

But it shouldn’t be expensive, confusing or unattainable. Armed with common sense and principles that last, you will get there!

About the Author Emily is a Registered Dietitian and received her degree at Brigham Young University.

She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and belongs to the practice groups of Integrated/Functional Nutrition, Weight Management and Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition. She has a Certificate in Adult Weight Management and is a Certified LEAP Therapist.

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A Conversation with

Executive Chef Greg Reith

By St. George Health & Wellness Staff St. George Health & Wellness: In the last edition of the magazine, you said, “Knowledge is the cart, your brain is the buyer, and we are the supplier.” What did you mean by that?

Chef Greg: Knowledge, “the cart,” allows your body to train technically and safely. In that sense we must fill that cart. Your brain, as an example, seeks that knowledge while training. We, “the supplier,” will provide trusted sources of information for you to consume (like brain food) and maximize the body’s abilities while respecting personal thresholds, or in our case, to BioPeak.

SGHW: What is your philosophy about food?

CG: I have pledged my allegiance to Hippocrates and his philosophies, primarily, in letting “food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Hippocrates was historically referred to as the world’s first physician. Not only is this inaccurate but irrelevant. He tried to help people by not hurting them. In that sense, I hope to be remembered as consistently inconsistent as he is.

SGHW: What brought you to our community/St. George?

CG: The weather. (Zing!) My background began in fine dining and led to catering and private chef enterprises which gave me an opportunity to provide food for dignitaries, celebrities, military leaders, and Fortune 500 executives. From those experiences and the network it formed, I found myself navigating towards agricultural concepts but with a pioneering mindset. Coincidentally, my fatherin-law Roland Robison, had founded Heartland Farms, a company focusing on agricultural concepts and project development. I am now the CEO of this company and we are working to pioneer a year-round sustainable retail food distribution system. My ultimate goal is to not only feed people but to nourish them.

SGHW: What can people expect when they come in to the Market Cafe?

CG: Great energy. Great food.

Great value. And great return value. What I mean by that is you would recommend the cafe to someone that you care about, not just “like.”

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Knowledge is the cart, your brain is the buyer, and we are the supplier. based upon fresh, seasonal produce. We are also a proof-of-concept studio that is based upon daily inspiration. The goal is to create a counter-culture of abandoning set menus, high expectations and customer demand, and create an experience on your own that you will remember.

SGHW: What is coming up?

CG: Change.

SGHW: Why are you excited to partner with the magazine?

CG: I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Jared DuPree through a mutual colleague and since then have formed a respect for his objectives and intentions within the health and wellness community in this town. In addition, like mindedness, common goals, high work ethic, principal based programs and strong leadership has and should excite anyone.

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Instructions: Preheat oven to 420 degrees. Using a 4-6 qt. stock pot melt butter over medium high heat, add shallots; warm shallots for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Add millet and herbs; stir until butter and herbs are distributed evenly. Add broth and sea salt; raise heat to high and bring to a boil, stirring frequently; cover and reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes; add pine nuts, re-cover and continue simmering for 3-5 minutes or until millet is golden and fluffy. Serve with additional butter if you dare.

While millet is simmering, line a metal pie tin or flat sheet tray with aluminum foil (no butter or oil necessary); add pine nuts and roast for 6 minutes; do not over-roast.

Add immediately to millet.

St. George Health & Wellness Magazine is pleased to introduce Chef Greg Reith as its Executive Chef. Chef Greg has intoxicating passion not only for healthy life-style choices and great food, but for the Dodgers, comics, and golf. The Market Café is located inside the Kitchen Corner, 188 Bluff Street, St. George, UT 84770.

He can be reached at (435) 862-4765.

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Restaurant Journeys:

RIVERWALK GRILL

in your mouth.” My wife was very impressed, “I think this is the best food I’ve had in St. George.”

I ended up choosing the Veal Ossobuco; I had heard he was known for taking traditional Italian dishes and adding a Hungarian flair to them. Very delicate yet hardy, the presentation of the potatoes and roasted vegetables highlighted by decorative leaves and garnishing was very nice.

You could tell that a lot of thought and love for food was put into this dish. As we talked with Chef Imi, it became apparent that he puts his full heart and passion into all his food. In many ways, eating with Chef Imi becomes a personal experience as you dip into his past through his food.

“When I was a boy, my friends would want me to play with them after school. I only wanted to run to my grandpa’s home to be with him and take care of the animals and land. I was a country boy… and I loved my grandpa,” Chef Imi reminisces. It was fun seeing him

Food from the Heart

By Jared DuPree My wife and I had the great pleasure of meeting Chef Imi Kun of Riverwalk Grill over dinner this past month. It was our first chance to leave our three-month-old baby at home with a family friend and spend some time together. I’m not sure if it was the peace and quiet of “no kids”, the stunning surroundings of SunRiver Golf Course, or the wonderful food – but we had one of the most relaxing, enjoyable times we have had in a long time.

We are very lucky to have Taste of America award-winning Chef Imi here in St. George. A native of Hungary, he discovered St. George while traveling with a culture group. After having competed internationally in Italy, France, Germany and in the World Culinary Championships in Luxembourg, he decided to make a change to his pace of life. “I fell in love with St. George. I love the countryside, the peace and quiet…I’m a very lucky man to do what I love to do and be able to work and live in Southern Utah.”

My wife and I had some wonderful dishes and discovered that Chef Imi is very particular about the ingredients he uses. “I only buy salmon from Alaska this time of year. In the summer time it is important to get salmon from a cooler environment. The fish have less fat that way,” he mentioned, as my wife enjoyed her dish of blackened Alaskan salmon, rice pilaf, and roasted vegetables. My wife described the texture of the salmon as “very light” and seemed to “melt

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remember his boyhood. That same look came out when he talked about his food. Life and food seem to merge for him and he seems to have merged with St. George, with his love for the countryside, family, and friends.

My wife and I ended the meal with two desserts: apple strudel and crème brûlée. My wife noticed that he had shredded the apples and used five layers of dough finer than tissue paper (hand rolled, we discovered).

He mentioned the strudel originated from Hungary.

Simply amazing.

We now consider Chef Imi a friend after one meeting – it was a wonderful experience. We plan on frequenting often to experience not only a highly trained chef ’s take on Italian, German, French and Hungarian cuisine; we look forward to being reminded of the joy one receives when they put their heart into something they truly love.

Chef Imi puts his full heart and passion into all of his food…it becomes a personal experience.

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In Vitro Fertilization COMES TO ST. GEORGE By the Utah Fertility Center Katie and her husband Darren of Washing­ton County know the stressful roller coaster ride associated with infertility.

“We married a little later in life and still very much wanted children and a family. After a few months of trying, we started to do some testing as I knew I had some conditions that could make it difficult to get pregnant.” says Katie. Katie is a nurse midwife at a busy OB/ GYN practice in St. George. She met Dr. Russell Foulk of the Utah Fertility Center, based in Pleasant Grove, as her practice had referred some of their patients. “I started to ask him some questions and realized we needed to take different measures to have a baby.”

Having children and growing our families is as natural as breathing. The disease of infertility creates barriers in our natural path to parenthood and can be a difficult road to travel. The team at Utah Fertility Center led by Russell A. Foulk MD understands the array of challenges and is dedicated to helping couples overcome them. One of the barriers that Southern Utah patients experienced was the need for traveling distances to see a fertility specialist and for their ongoing care. Utah Fertility Center continued on page 26 St. George Health & Wellness Magazine | September/October 2013 25

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recognized that need and established a St. George location two years ago. Utah Fertility Center is excited to be the first and only fertility center to now bring in vitro fertilization (IVF) to Southern Utah. Dr. Foulk believes that “although only a small percentage of patients need in vitro fertilization (IVF), we felt it was important to offer a full comprehensive care program to Southern Utah patients.” From the easiest to the most complex problems, virtually all causes of infertility can be overcome.

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For Katie and Darren, the road has not been easy but it has been worth it. They only had to make a few trips up north and the rest of their care was done locally.

“We’re so excited that Utah Fertility Center is offering IVF in St. George where everything can be done locally!” says Katie. “This will decrease stress on couples/ families as well as costs and time off work. As a women’s health provider, it’s nice to have this excellent resource for patients who are struggling to have children. I feel comfortable to know that they will be well taken care of and learn the methods that may be right for them to have children. This is so important for couples with fertility issues as it can be such a personal and private burden.” She continues, “Dr. Foulk is personable, intelligent, kind and a good communicator. He takes the time necessary for couples to understand what is happening and options that are available to them.”

There are many causes of infertility as well as a number of different treatment options.

Testing is first completed to determine the cause(s) and then a treatment plan can be decided upon and implemented. Utah Fertility Center welcomes you to join them at one of their ongoing free patient education seminars. Learn about causes of infertility as well as ways to overcome it. The next seminar will be held September 12th at their St. George location. “Our ultimate goal and best reward is seeing our patients achieve pregnancy” says Medical Director Dr. Russell A. Foulk.

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New Surgical Practice Opens in St. George Dr. Jon Bishop, a Delta native, is very pleased to open a surgical • Nose Surgery to relieve nasal obstruction and enhance breathing. practice in St. George. “My wife and I have brothers and sisters • Removal of Skin Cancer with reconstruction of the affected area, and many friends in the St. George area, which has become our and removal of moles or other masses or cysts. second home,” he says. Dr. Bishop is a board certified plastic and • Breast Reduction to alleviate back and neck pain. reconstructive surgeon and has been practicing since 1991, beginning • Breast Reconstruction Surgery immediately following in California and presently in Orem, Utah. “I have loved the monthly mastectomy or on a delayed basis. clinics in Delta for the past fifteen years, and I am looking forward • Cosmetic Procedures including face and neck lifts, eyelid and to extending my practice to the St. George brow surgery, abdominoplasty (tummy area”. tuck), breast lift, body lifts after weight Medical Tip: Dr. Bishop graduated from University of There are many questions that need to be loss, rhinoplasty to enhance nasal shape, Utah Medical School and is double board asked before having plastic or reconstructive Botox, and skin care. certified. He board certified in general surgery. One of them needs to be whether With 22 years of experience, Dr. Jon surgery at State University of New York as your surgeon is board certified in plastic sur- Bishop’s standard of practice is performing well as in plastic surgery at University of gery and has adequate experience with the safe and effective surgeries with rapid Texas in Galveston. Dr. Bishop has expertise planned procedure. post-op recovery. Appointments are now in a wide scope of practice, including: available at the St. George clinic at 736 • Surgery of the Hand including carpal tunnel release (which is South 900 East Suite 203 St. George, UT 84790. To schedule an done endoscopically) along with removal of ganglion cysts and appointment or for questions call toll free: 877 844-0968 or visit his treatment of tendon injuries and fractures. website at jonbishopmd.com.

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Obstructive Sleep apnea (OSA)

MYTHS & FACTS

by Dr. Shad L. Morris, DMD, Premier Sleep Solutions

I do not snore, so I cannot have OSA FALSE. OSA is commonly associated with snoring. However many OSA patients DO NOT SNORE. Snoring is only one sign of OSA. In fact, if a long time snorer no longer snores, this may actually indicate that their OSA has increased in severity in that there is now complete blockage of their airway. This blockage will not allow them to make a snoring sound. One should consider all of the signs when screening for OSA. If you exhibit some of the signs mentioned above, please contact your sleep professional.

I only snore mildly, so there is no real concern FALSE. We used to think that light snoring is harmless, especially

if a person does not have any signs or symptoms and/or OSA has been ruled out with a sleep study. However, new research data suggests that trauma to the soft tissues from snoring may cause the formation of “nervous lesions� in the soft palate. These nervous lesions impair the reflex capabilities of those tissues, increasing the likelihood of airway collapse. We are taking the stance that all snoring should be viewed as the lowest threshold of sleep disordered breathing, the same way as hypertension is the beginning threshold of cardiovascular disease.

I am not overweight, so I cannot have OSA FALSE. One of the reasons why OSA could be so underdiagnosed continued on page 30 St. George Health & Wellness Magazine | September/October 2013 29

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continued from page 29 is that it is commonly thought of as a disease of obesity. It is true that OSA risk increases with weight gain because excess fat tissue can constrict the airway. However, it is very important that everyone understands that if many world-class athletes can suffer from OSA, so can many men, women and children who are not obese. To think of it in another way, a skinny person born with a large tongue, large tonsils and adenoids can suffer from OSA. A skinny person with a deviated septum or sinus problems can have a reduced airway which puts them at higher risk of having OSA. Therefore, anyone of any body type can have OSA as adipose tissue (fat) is only one of many factors which may cause one’s airway to be constricted and/or collapse.

Since I am overweight, my OSA will go away if I just lose the weight FALSE. OSA patients may find it difficult to lose weight as increased cortisol released by the adrenal cortex during distressed sleep increases blood glucose levels, which in turn is converted to fat. Insulin intolerance can also occur. In addition, an overweight individual who suffers from OSA will oftentimes report lack of energy to go out and properly exercise as a result of the overstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system. If one is five pounds overweight and has mild OSA, it is more likely that their OSA can be handled with losing weight alone than in an individual who is fifteen pounds or more overweight with moderate or severe OSA. Even for the slightly overweight individual, the cortisol factor may make it difficult to lose the weight with diet and exercise. The answer lies in the proper diagnosis, so please contact your sleep health professional.

Drugs, alcohol, and caffeine worsen OSA symptoms TRUE. Absolutely! Many drugs including benzodiazepines, opioids, and Viagra can cause OSA symptoms to worsen. We do not recommend any alcohol within four hours before bedtime, or any caffeine six hours before bedtime.

Children are too young to have OSA FALSE. Many children suffer from OSA. If a child exhibits some of the signs listed above, please contact your sleep health professional. Unlike adults, many OSA children may exhibit signs and symptoms of ADHD and could incorrectly be given medication. OSA in children can cause delayed physical and mental growth. Many parents have reported that their child’s behavior and grades have improved following proper treatment.

It is also very important to note that the growth and development of the face of an OSA child can be affected because mouth breathing does not allow for proper palate arch formation.

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for OSA along with proper orthodontic treatment may correct these developmental abnormalities.

Medical insurances may cover oral appliance therapy TRUE. Many medical insurances, including PPOs and Medicare cover a portion if not all of oral appliance therapy under durable medical equipment. For more information, please contact us.

There are many other sleep disorders besides OSA that could explain patient signs and symptoms TRUE. That is why polysomnography performed in a sleep laboratory is considered the gold standard for diagnosing sleep disorders. Other sleep tests, such as home ambulatory tests and pulse oximetry does not test for sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome (RLS), and central sleep apnea (CSA). However, OSA is the most common sleep related breathing disorder.

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INTRODUCING eBIKES ELECTRIC POWERED BICYCLES WITH PEDAL ASSISTANCE Riding electric bikes is an excellent and fun way to improve your health. Since we opened our store in April of this year, eSpokes has provided electric bicycles to help many people address a wide variety of health and medical issues, as well as others who simply want to get out and ride. Riding an electric bicycle regularly can help you control your weight, increase your mobility, aid in pain management, and lead to an overall happier outlook on life.

Rhonda, from southern California, weighed close to 400 lbs. before she began riding her electric bike to and from work every day—a 30 mile round trip. After one year she had lost 167 lbs. For her, riding her electric bike has not only helped her lose weight, but has also given her freedom to get around while she has a blast riding her e-bike.

Carrie has suffered from rheumatoid arthritis for more than 13 years. A couple of years ago she bought an electric bike. She is enjoying riding a bike again and reaping the benefits of exercise. But the best part is she is enjoying her regained mobility. “I feel like a kid again, riding around the neighborhood and our little town.”

Another customer explains, “I’ve had extensive surgery on my left knee so biking can sometimes be worrisome. I was able to utilize the pedal assist when needed, and had a more enjoyable and satisfying bike experience, where I could actually focus on the ride and not if my knee would hold up. I rode further on an electric bike than I have in years, and it reaffirms my passion for biking.”

These are just a few examples of people who have benefited from riding an electric bike. There are many more.

Those fighting cancer have enjoyed riding because they know they will always have the strength to get home.

Diabetics ride electric bikes because they don’t have to worry about getting stranded if they become too weak to get home during a ride.

The health benefits of riding an electric bike are many. I invite you to come visit us at our new store at 476 E. Riverside Dr. in St. George and test ride our electric bikes. We will be happy to help you find an e-bike that is just right for you, an e-bike that will give you the Freedom to Ride.

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Life Remains

changed. No, it wasn’t losing life but it was like losing a loved one, a cherished part of self, a needful part of me.

With any limb loss, life is altered. It is not uncommon for individuals who undergo amputation to feel like I did, that life is over. Even though in many situations, such as mine, to lose a limb is to save a life. There are some individuals whose lives and activity levels open up as a result of a selected amputation. Even if that is the case, life, the act of living, is still altered.

A recent study done by the Amputee Coalition of America states, “There are more than 2 million Americans who have experienced limb loss or were born with limb differences. Another 28 million Americans are at risk for amputation.” The study continues to

by Julia Frehner Sometime in early 1997, while passing through a diesel mechanic shop, a poster caught my attention. Actually, it was one line which struck me as odd. It read, “In case of loss of life or limb…” It had never occurred to me that the loss of a limb could be comparable to loss of life. How odd again that a few months later, just outside that very diesel shop, I would be involved in a traumatic accident which would result in the loss of both my legs.

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break down the number of amputations at 179,000 per year, which means an average of 507 people per day in America lose a limb.

Vascular conditions, including heart disease and diabetes, result in 54% of current limb loss; trauma induced amputations are at 45%; amputation as a result of cancer is less than 2%.

Even though my life changed so dramatically, I had a new perspective on life; life remains beautiful. Over the past few years, as I have encountered more and more people who experience limb loss, I have found that sharing my 16 years of being an amputee along with my perspective on life has led to wonderful mentoring and peer visiting opportunities.

As with many illnesses or trauma, there is a healing aspect from an emotional, spiritual, social and physical level with limb loss.

Healing, however, is different for each person. For an amputee as they undergo the healing process, one question which is foremost on their mind is the artificial limb also known as a prosthetic. It is always my suggestion to amputees to seek out occupational and physical therapy and to ‘interview’ potential prosthetic providers.

Hanger Clinic, a nationwide company with over 750 clinics across the United States, is my provider. I am very happy with the care and service they provide. The St. George clinic has professional, caring, knowledgeable, trained clinicians with over three decades of

combined practice, coupled with in-house fabrication.

Hanger Clinic is also a leading provider of orthotic bracing for every part of the body. They provide spinal orthotics such as custom scoliosis, thoracic, and lumbar bracing as well as custom knee, ankle, and foot orthotics. From thumb spicas to walking boots, they are upper and lower extremity professional prosthetists, ready and qualified to provide information on the entire prosthetic process.

Not only does Hanger Clinic St. George provide my prosthetic needs, I have also partnered with them to help bring limb loss awareness to our community. I have had the privilege of going into elementary schools as a guest reader. I briefly share my story, read Winter’s Tail, and then open up for questions and answers. Hanger Clinic graciously donates a copy of Winter’s Tail to the library of each school I go to.

Contact Hanger Clinic at 435.673.6449 for a free consultation appointment, a free copy of the DVD Overcoming Adversity, or to schedule me as a guest reader. Hanger’s philosophy, “Empowering human potential,” resonates with everyone. In case of limb loss, know this: you are not alone. Your St. George Hanger Clinic and I are here to help you through this difficult transition so that you, too, can realize that life remains beautiful.

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Compounding Interest

by Luey Rawlinson, CPhT Have you ever wished your child’s medicine tasted better, so they would accept it without a fuss? Have you struggled to cut a prescription tablet in half because the pill wasn’t manufactured in the strength you required? Perhaps a loved one could have benefited from having multiple medications combined into a single dose. Compounding pharmacists provide solutions to all these problems, and more!

What is compounding?

Pharmacy compounding is the art and science of preparing customized medications for patients. Its practice dates back to the origins of pharmacy, although compounding’s presence in the pharmacy profession has changed over the years with the advent of mass drug manufacturing. Compounding declined as the pharmacist’s role as a preparer of medications quickly changed to that of a dispenser of manufactured dosage forms. Within the last few decades, however, compounding has experienced a renaissance as modern technology and innovative techniques have allowed more pharmacists to customize medications to meet a patient’s unique needs.

How does compounding benefit me?

The primary reason for compounding is to avoid patient noncompliance, which means the patient is either unable or unwilling to use the medication as directed. Many patients are allergic to preservatives or dyes, or require a dosage that is different from the standard drug strengths. A compounding pharmacist can adjust the strength of a medication, avoid unwanted ingredients, add flavor to make the medication more palatable, and prepare medications using unique delivery systems. For patients who find it difficult to swallow a capsule, a compounding pharmacist may prepare the drug as a flavored liquid suspension, topical gels or creams, suppositories, sublingual troches, or even lollipops.

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Can my child - or my elderly parent - take compounded medication?

Yes! Children and the elderly are often the types of patients who benefit most from compounding. A compounding pharmacist can work directly with the physician and the patient to select a flavoring agent, such as bubblegum, grape, tutti-frutti, or vanilla butternut, which provides both an appropriate match for the medication’s properties and the patient’s taste preferences. Just think – no more wasting medicine when a cranky patient spits it out!

Compounding pharmacists also can help patients who experience chronic pain. For example, some arthritic patients cannot take certain medications due to gastrointestinal side effects. With a healthcare practitioner’s prescription, a compounding pharmacist may be able to provide these patients’ anti-inflammatory or pain-relieving medications with topical preparations that can be absorbed through the skin. Compounded prescriptions are frequently used to ease pain, nausea, and other symptoms for hospice patients as well.

Is compounding legal? Is it safe?

Compounding has been part of healthcare since the origins of pharmacy, and is widely used today in all areas of the industry, from hospitals to nuclear medicine. The Food and Drug Administration has stated that compounded prescriptions are both ethical and legal as long as they are prescribed by a licensed practitioner for a specific patient, and are compounded by a licensed pharmacy. In addition, compounding is regulated by state boards of pharmacy.

Will my insurance cover compounded medications?

Some insurance plans allow the patient to be reimbursed by sending in claim forms. While you may be paying a pharmacy directly for a compounded prescription, some insurance plans may cover the final cost. Cost depends on factors such as the type of ingredients and

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equipment required plus the time the pharmacist spends researching and preparing the medication. Fortunately, compounding pharmacists have access to pure-grade quality chemicals which dramatically lower overall costs and allow them to be very competitive with commercially manufactured products.

What kinds of prescriptions can be compounded?

Almost any kind! Compounded prescriptions are ideal for any patient requiring unique dosages and/or delivery devices. Some compounding applications include: hormone replacement therapy, opthalmology, dentistry, otic, dermatology, neuropathy, veterinary, infertility, and many more!

Does my prescriber know about compounding?

Prescription compounding is a rapidly growing component of many physicians’ practices, but some may not realize the extent of compounding’s resurgence in recent years. Ask your healthcare practitioner about compounding or get in touch with a compounding pharmacy that is committed to providing high-quality compounded medications as prescribed by the practitioner. Through the triad relationship of patient, prescriber, and pharmacist, all three can work together to solve unique medical problems.

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Finally a Solution for Peripheral Neuropathy

by Robert Chalmers, MD Peripheral neuropathy is a condition usually only known and understood by those who suffer from it. It may be described as tingling, burning, sharp, pins and needles, or walking on glass type pain. More than 20 million Americans suffer from peripheral neuropathy, a condition caused by damage to the nerves. This pain affects everything that you do including work, play and ultimately your quality of life. However, I want you to know that there is hope.

You can get rid of your pain and get your life back.

At Pain Relief Centers of Utah, we offer the most advanced technology to help you enjoy life without the painful effects of

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neuropathy. We are so confident that we can help you, we are offering a free, no obligation treatment. This treatment is absolutely noninvasive, takes about 45 minutes, and you will feel the difference after just one treatment. That’s why we are allowing people to test it absolutely free of charge.

Until now, the most common treatment options for peripheral neuropathy have been potentially addictive narcotics and injections.

Some have found temporary relief, but most have been frustrated with these remedies because they only mask the pain, and become less and less effective over time. None of them address the cause of the pain. We have had great success with patients who have not been helped by any other treatment. Most of these are desperate to find something that will eliminate their pain. If you fall into this category, we offer you hope.

Patients travel hundreds of miles to visit our clinics.

Doctors who are out of treatment options refer patients to our clinics. Ask yourself this question: If there is a solution to address the cause of your pain, would it be worth exploring?

Many people who undergo chemotherapy develop neuropathic pain. Patients can experience sensory symptoms such as numbness, tingling, or burning sensations. They may also notice that regular everyday activities that weren’t painful before are now very painful.

This can be anything from touching a cold surface to feeling a breeze on the skin. Symptoms typically develop in the extremities such as fingertips and work their way inward. You don’t have to suffer with this pain.

Our new program for treating peripheral neuropathy is a combination that Pain Relief Centers of Utah is proud to introduce, the Calmare MC-5A device.

After careful study and incredible success, this medical device has been cleared by the FDA. The Calmare is different from other treatments in that it doesn’t just mask neuropathic pain. Instead it delivers “non-pain” information across the pain dermatomes to effectively re-train the nervous system. Essentially this treatment

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eliminates the phantom pain signals and replaces them with “nonpain” signals. Regardless of pain intensity, a patient’s pain can be completely removed for immediate relief.

Treatment at Pain Relief Centers of Utah, using the Calmare is attracting attention from people across the Intermountain West. It was featured December 23rd, 2010 on the 10pm KSL 5 news as the treatment that has helped 17 year old lightning strike victim Alex Lambson. Alex suffered severe nerve damage as the lightning arced from Dane and struck him in the chest. “I get pretty much every kind of pain imaginable. Sometimes it feels like I’m getting stabbed. Other times, it feels just like someone is squeezing my arm really hard,” comments Alex. He continues, “Usually five minutes after I get plugged into the Calmare, my pain is almost completely gone.” (To view the entire story go to: http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=13770113 ) “Calmare treatment has to do with manipulating how your body interprets what’s happening in the peripheral nerves.

Instead of using drugs to chemically mask the pain, the Calmare targets the electrical system to correct the cause of the pain.

Although it wasn’t specifically designed to treat lightning strike victims, it has proved to be an effective solution for numerous types of nerve pain. We are thrilled with Alex’s progress and feel very fortunate to be able to provide this treatment for those who

suffer with intense pain.” – Dr. Robert Chalmers, MD We have had numerous referrals from local and national doctors for patients who do not respond to the ‘status quo.’

These people have tried everything to get rid of their agonizing pain but nothing has helped. If this describes Robert Chalmers, M.D. your situation, we may be able to help.

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HEALTH

Sports Physicals – Are They Important?

By Scott Barton, MD There is a big difference between a quick, “gotta have the darned paper signed, line the kids up in the school gym” sports physical and a pre-participation / preventive physical exam in your physician’s office. A physician trained in the nuances of doing a comprehensive physical exam is much more likely to find and treat concerns which can be important to a student athlete, such as possible sudden death with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. I would advocate for parents to take the opportunity, when those forms are due, to have a complete physical for their child.

One benefit of “Obama Care” is that insurances are required to cover the full cost of a preventive examination once a year. It is not often that a family physician or pediatrician gets the opportunity to counsel growing young men and women regarding preventive issues. It is an opportunity to discuss their concerns about their developing bodies, healthy habits, and immunizations that might further protect them as well as do an in depth review of past health problems and symptoms that could suggest impending issues. In the office the weight and height will be graphed on a growth chart and compared with others their age to assess appropriate development.

In order to make the most of an office exam I would encourage parents to fill out a pre-participation health history so it can be reviewed before the exam and concerns can be investigated further. An accurate history can bring out the majority of potential concerns for an athlete. I am seeing an increase in the number of student athletes using performanceenhancing substances, many of which are causing significant harm to them. I try to take a non-judgmental approach and encourage open dialogue about them so we can discuss the risks and benefits of such.

In an office setting a physician is able to also treat and prescribe medications for ongoing health issues such as asthma, orthopedic issues, weight gain or loss, etc. It is also a time to counsel about healthy training strategies and to watch for concerns for women athletes such as the “female athlete triad” (disordered eating, amenorrhea and osteoporosis).

When given the chance some athletes will open up about health concerns they may have. They certainly won’t feel comfortable doing this with all their peers waiting in line outside the gym door.

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About the Author Scott Barton, M.D. has practiced comprehensive family care with obstetrics and pediatrics for the past 13 years at the St. George Clinic, and is accepting new patients 435-674-6067.

In short, a sports physical is like most things in life: the more you put into it, the more you will get out of it.

So if in a rush your child got the “assembly line exam,” it would still be a good idea to come in for a more comprehensive preventive examination with your primary care provider. For your child, it is the one thing all insurances will pay for without meeting your deductible.

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Which is Better, One or Two?

by Dr. Paul Gooch and Dr. Ryan Robison This is a question optomotrists ask patients everyday, “Which is better, one or two?” Sometimes the answer is both.

We have two very big announcements to share! First, we are excited to announce a new addition to our team, Dr. Eric Drake. As a native to the area, Dr. Drake is committed to the community and lives for providing the one on one care and expertise that your eyes deserve. He received clinical honors and an award for outstanding academic achievement and clinical excellence while attending Pacific University College of Optometry. Dr. Drake loves spending time

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with his wife Heidi and their two wonderful children. He also loves being in the outdoors and playing sports, especially golf and softball.

Dr. Drake will also provide the same quality and service that our patients have learned to expect. We will be having an open house for Dr. Drake on Wednesday, September 18th, from 4pm to 7pm. Please stop by and help us celebrate his arrival!

Second, SouthWest Vision is introducing a revolutionary new treatment for patients who suffer from evaporative dry eye disease. This disease stems from a deficiency in the oily lipid layer of the eye’s natural tear film. The oily lipids serve as a protective layer so that the aqueous (water) layer of the eye’s tear film does not evaporate. SouthWest Vision is the only office in Southern Utah to use this new and advanced in-office treatment, called LipiFlow.® This treatment is for patients with blocked meibomian glands (meibomian gland dysfunction). It unblocks the glands, allowing them to resume the secretion of oily lipids and create a healthy tear film.

Dry eye disease affects more than 100 million people worldwide. Of those, 65 percent suffer from evaporative dry eye. Common symptoms of dry eye include dryness, grittiness, soreness, irritation, burning and eye fatigue. These symptoms can hinder people’s daily activities such as reading, using the computer, wearing contact lenses and being outdoors on windy days. Many dry eye patients complain that those symptoms worsen throughout the day.

Dry eye disease is one of the most common topics patients discuss when visiting eye care professionals. We are very pleased to introduce the new LipiFlow treatment to help those patients who are very frustrated with this chronic disease and all of the ways it negatively impacts their lives.

Historically, common therapies aimed at dry eye symptom relief included using warm compresses, over-the-counter wetting drops or ointments, and prescription drugs.

Alternatively, the new LipiFlow treatment addresses the root cause of evaporative dry eye by unblocking the meibomian glands that secrete oily lipids. In controlled clinical studies of patients who received a single LipiFlow treatment, the average meibomian gland score at four weeks after treatment increased by two to three times over the baseline condition, which

reflects improvement in the number of glands secreting and secretion quality. Additionally, at four weeks after the LipiFlow treatment, 79% of patients reported improvement in dry eye symptoms.

So, which is better, one or two? The answer is both. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Drake or to find out more about LipiFlow treatment, call 435-673-5577 or visit us online at www.

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FINANCIAL WELLNESS

Carrying a Mortgage: Is it Financially Healthy?

By Brandon Hansen These days, there is a constant debate on whether or not to carry a mortgage with low interest rates for life, or pay off your home as soon as possible. Ric Edelman, the nation’s top independent investment advisor for the past three out of four years (as reported by the Wall Street Journal) believes in carrying a long term mortgage for life.

The problem today is that there is so much advice being given from the “Suzie Ormans” and the “Dave Ramseys” of the world that the old saying, “Free advice is the most expensive kind,” has never been more true. Spokesmen on television preach that debt reduction is the way to financial freedom, but one important step is to get your advice from those who have been successful enough at giving that kind of advice, that they have made a long term career out of it.

In a perfect world none of us would have any debt, but the truth is that most of us do live in debt. It is something that needs to be managed, but can also be a tremendous tool in our finances. Here is a simple philosophy which Ric Edelman and I believe in, with regard to carrying debt and creating wealth for retirement, versus a simple “minced plan” of applying every dollar we earn to our debt as quickly as possible: 1. Pay off all commercial debt before mortgage debt. Make sure before paying off any of that long term mortgage that you are retiring all commercial debt first. Credit cards, health bills, furniture, student loans, car loans – all of this debt carries higher interest rates and does not have any tax advantages in the interest. Retire all commercial debt before any dollars go toward a mortgage.

2. Have a twelve month emergency fund. Save money to have a twelve month emergency fund before paying any extra towards that thirty year fixed mortgage. If you have no savings and your goal is to simply pay

off debt with every extra dollar you have, what would happen if you lose your job, or have a medical issue that hits you unexpectedly? You wouldn’t have the savings to dig yourself out, and would immediately fall behind on debts, mortgages, etc. thus losing credit and possibly your home. What sense would it ever make to pay off a mortgage early when you don’t have a twelve month emergency fund?

3. Make sure you are saving for retirement. Do you know that half of working adults have no money saved for retirement? That is a scary number as we look at living longer lives and having increased living costs. Do you know only 16% of working adults contribute to their 401k’s or IRA each year? Why would you pay down a mortgage at 4% interest with a tax deductible interest so your net interest rate is 2.9%? You are using after tax dollars to pay down a loan that has an after tax rate of 2.9%. Wouldn’t you be more successful if you were building wealth outside of the mortgage? If your investment advisor is not making more than 2.9% on your money annually on average, perhaps you need a new investment advisor.

To simplify the argument, just make sure that you are doing the above three things before worrying about canceling a mortgage for life. The American dream should not simply be to own a home outright, but rather to sustain a comfortable and secure lifestyle for one’s entire life expectancy!

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MA was cured from paralysis using zone therapy. This experience inspired 26 years of intense research into the human bodies own innate healing intelligence that can be triggered by specific points. He learned the feet’s natural signal system to establish balance and elevate lifeenergy and renewing cells in the body. He was able to chart the human anatomy as it relates to “points “ on the foot. One of Dr. Ersdale’s most significant discoveries was that the body would consistently respond as a dynamically-interrelated whole, rather than as separate symptomatic parts. Zone therapy has been found to be a signal or electro-magnetic system rather than a reflex system, and the body is always treated in its entirety as a whole.

Foot Zone Therapy

By Roshelle Bromley Perhaps you have heard all the buzz surrounding foot zone therapy, but can’t imagine what on earth it is all about. Well, I would like to enlighten and perhaps intrigue you! I have been a certified foot zoner for about four years now and still am amazed at this health modality and what it can do for so many individuals with varied health issues!

History of Zone Therapy Zone therapy, in some form, has been practiced as a healing method for thousands of years. It has come and gone with the rise and fall of civilizations. Hieroglyphics and ancient paintings depicting this therapy have been found in Egypt and India. The modern history of zone therapy begins with Dr. William Fitzgerald (1872-1946) an American nose and throat specialist. His accomplishments included developing a theory describing the electrical circuits or “meridians” in the body. In the 1950’s a Norwegian named Dr. Charles Ersdale, MD, 48 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

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What is Zone Therapy?

Zone therapy is precise, directed pressure to the various “zones” of the feet. The zone therapy practitioner observes the foot and interprets the “messages” it conveys through discoloration, texture and tenderness. When a signal point is triggered within a certain zone, a message goes to the tissue or organ effected through a reflex arc to the spinal cord and then to the brain. Discomfort is experienced in the areas of imbalance where healing is needed. Zone therapy stimulates every organ and renews the cell system in each treatment. It is a holistic approach which recognizes that all of the body’s cells and organs make up a complex and interactive organism. Some of you may have heard of reflexology, which is a more mainstream name. Modern reflexology and foot zoning were both pioneered by Dr. Fitzgerald, but reflexology can tend to focus on one body system that might be having problems, whereas foot zoning treats each session by a complete systematic routine that incorporates the whole body.

It is extremely important that your zone therapy be administered by a certified zone therapist. Much more occurs during a session than meets the eye, and practitioner experience is essential to achieving the full physical, mental, and emotional benefit. A session typically lasts 45-60 minutes, and multiple and consistent sessions over a two month period are recommended to detoxify and establish the bodies restorative process.

After this period, you and your therapist will determine a schedule that is based on your individual needs and overall health. You will find that your body will tell you when it is time for another zone therapy session.

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Benefits of a Zone As all of science knows, imbalances in the body are the early stages of ill health and occur long before the symptoms are present. This is called sub-clinical illness.

It simply means that an illness or medical problem is not detectable yet. By the time detection occurs the problem is usually well advanced. With zone therapy you gain early detection of these imbalances as they occur. Zone therapy encourages the bodies natural healing capability by stimulating blood circulation, hormone balance, lymph flow, digestion, assimilation, elimination, and function of the autonomic nervous system. The most important benefits include: renewing cell systems, rejuvenating life energy, bringing the body into balance, and assessing the body’s current state of health. Anyone can benefit from Zone Therapy. People of all ages and all conditions of health can enjoy improved health and vitality. You will experience a fuller more active life and can help others do the same!

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How Do You Feel?

A Metaphysical Approach to Pain

By Brigit Atkin How do you feel lately? Do you have a lot on your mind – upcoming holidays, heavy work schedule, kids involved in too many activities? Life has many stressors, which oftentimes brings aches and pains, fatigue, and illness to the body.

Before you go and take a pill to alleviate your discomforts, think about this: your body is an incredible machine that is trying to communicate with you. At first it will whisper, then as you ignore it, it will speak louder and louder until it finally shouts. It wants your attention so you can address its underlying issues. So pause for a moment and tune in to these messages your amazing body is sending you.

Although many aches and pains are caused by injuries or other physiological factors, oftentimes they can be driven by metaphysical means. Consider this in the following scenarios: • Are you trying to make a big decision, and you notice a sore throat? Your body may be telling you that you’re not using both your head and your heart.

The neck is what “A sound mind in a sound body is a short but connects these two important organs, so full description of a happy state in this world.” use both your intellect --John Locke and your feelings for a satisfying solution.

Also, throat represents your “voice”. Maybe it’s time to speak up about something!

• Do you have chronic shoulder pain? If it’s your left side, perhaps there are family issues that need your attention. You right side can signal financial stress.

• Do you see a chiropractor about regular low back pain (sacroiliac sprains)? Your body possibly wants you to reexamine your circumstances – is this really the right job for you? Are you forcing yourself into a situation where you really don’t belong?

• Do you struggle with constipation? Ask yourself these questions: Do I “hold on to things?” Do I have a hard time “letting things go?”

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determined that there was no heart attack.

The perplexed doctors did not know what to make of it – she had every symptom, About the Author but no medical trace of this event. It was Brigit Atkin – Brigit of later learned that this woman’s daughter Brightworks uses alternative healing methods to help had died recently, and this woman was improve the lives of others (literally) broken-hearted. There is facing challenges and actually a pretty accurate name for this difficulties. She is certified condition – “broken heart syndrome”. in SimplyHealedTM method Just another way that the body mirrors and was trained by founder Carolyn Cooper herself. For the underlying emotions. more information, visit Next time you get a headache or www.brightworksbybrigit.com feel muscle tension in the body, reflect on the things that are going on in your life. Take a minute to understand what your body is telling you.

The more you learn to pay attention to these important signals, the more empowered you will be to correct them. How does that make you feel?

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By Bella

What Kids Think

Bella is an 8 year old student at George Washington Academy who loves gymnastics, animals, and cooking.

what you present, you need to remember that if you like it and others don’t, it doesn’t matter.

If you like it, that is what’s most important.

What can I do if I get nervous doing things in front of people?

If you have to do something for your school, you can practice in front of your parents or your siblings; if you don’t have siblings, you can practice in front of your friends. You will soon get the hang of it and be able to do it in front of people. If you think people won’t like

What are some ways to make new friends at school?

You can find people in your class and see what they like to do; see if you have anything in common with them. If you have some things in common, you can get their phone number and give it to your mom to see if they would like to play. You can also find people during

recess and see if those kids have something in common with you.

What can parents do to help kids be happy?

Spending time together is important.

Parents can have breakfast and dinner together as a family. You can go on “dates” with your parents where you spend time alone with your mom or dad. Parents can also help their kids find new friends and help them spend time with kids their own age.

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Brain Balance

A Lifesaving Program

By Brain Balance of St. George

The Nelson’s twelve year old son, R.D., was diagnosed with ADD when he was eight years old. His younger brother, Nathan, who is nine years old, was diagnosed with ADHD when he was six. Both boys took medicine to help them focus in school and in life. The medication caused the boys to struggle with insomnia, weight loss, and other side effects that came with the medicine. The boys quickly became less social, did not want to play outside, and spent most of their days in front of computer screens. As the boy’s mom, LaRae describes it, “The 52 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

boys were trapped inside their own bodies.”

After talking with several parents about Brain Balance Achievement Centers of St. George, the Nelsons decided to give the program a try. After their initial assessment in July 2012, the Nelsons finally understood the reasons behind their sons’ behaviors which were more complex than just an ADD or ADHD label. The Nelsons began to see progress within two weeks of starting the Brain Balance program.

When they were almost done with their first three months, the

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“Our Lives Seem to Have Two Categories: Before Brain Balance and After Brain Balance” boys started taking a lower dose of their medication. During their second three month session, the boys were on the lowest dose possible. On March 11, 2013 the brothers quit taking their medicine completely and no longer meet the criteria for ADD or ADHD diagnosis.

The boys have come to love the nutritional diet and are very happy to be eating so healthy because they express how much better they feel. Additionally, their teachers have noticed their improvement and have been incredibly supportive. The Nelsons are so proud of their sons’ accomplishments with Brain Balance and view the program as truly “lifesaving.”

“I knew this program could alter the course of my sons’ lives. We had to try this and it is the best money we have ever spent. Having our boys back is priceless,” said LaRae. “The little boys that were once trapped inside have blossomed. I no longer dread taking them somewhere and having them act up. They listen. They read social cues. They play outside. I am so grateful to have my sons back!”

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Hope With Autism: How Chiropractic Can Help

By Dr. Kyle Durieux, DC Many of you have been there… staring at your son or daughter staring back at you thinking, “What went wrong? Why does my child have autism, or ADD or ADHD?” That next flare up, that next time that they will just not respond is always right around the corner. Sometimes you look in their eyes and you can just see them, in there, struggling to come up for air like they are drowning in their own thoughts.

Some experts believe that spectrum disorders, like autism, decreases the ability for nutrients to be shunted to the brain at critical moments during development, just like what happens during a fight/ flight response. In both cases, nutrients are shunted or decreased from the brain at critical moments, one during development and the other during high moments of stress.

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If that’s the case, then spectrum disorders could be compared to the chronic sympathetic nervous system (SNS) state. The SNS is responsible for your flight and fight responses; when active it quickly moves blood to the extremities away from the core and higher functions of the brain, decreasing digestion and increasing the heart and breathing rates. It is a highly stressful state to be in.

The only way to quiet down and suppress the SNS is to activate the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS).

The PSNS is responsible for calming down your system, decreasing your heart rate and breathing, as well as controlling rational thought. The PSNS also increases digestion by shunting blood back into the center of the body, where important nutrients can be collected and used for growth and healing. In other words, metabolism is increased and nutrients can now be efficiently digested and directed to the brain and body for proper development and healing. Hence the warm, happy, sleepy feelings after you have a good meal.

The danger is when the PSNS is not working properly and

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the SNS is allowed to dominate the system and a chronic SNS state begins. Some of the dangers of allowing the chronic SNS to dominate are decreased digestion, chronic stress, chronic inflammation, decreased development (especially mentally), and healing. The real trouble begins when your body realizes it cannot escape from this chronic SNS state and this is when anxiety, sleeplessness, and depression begin to set in. With the decreased function of the PSNS comes the chronic takeover of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), and vital nutrients required by the brain during development will be starved.

The cause of spectrum disorders is unknown; there are some hopeful horizons out there, but experts are not concluding on any one cause just yet. At some point, changes to the development of your child will be permanent and no two patients are quite the same in disposition and condition.

One way of improving changes of development and maintaining the PSNS integrity is by removing chronic pressures from the tenth cranial nerve; this nerve extends from the brainstem down the neck to the internal organs, and is responsible for sending PSNS signals to the system.

At its core, chiropractic has the means to unlock joints which are putting pressure on the tenth cranial nerve as well as relax muscles that improve how the body and brain works; and it is done naturally without harmful side effects. This then allows the brain and body to calm down and develop more the way creation intended it to. Many times medications can and are reduced or not even necessary once the client has had proper time to heal. No other profession can claim this ability to improve such odds with no harmful side effects.

As a chiropractic clinic that specializes in the upper neck, we make adjustments to children with very little pressure and without popping, cracking or rotating the neck. Our system and locating techniques for pressure on the nervous system are the most specific in the chiropractic industry. We have many families who see great results and relief from

the devastating effects of spectrum disorders.

Many chiropractic offices like ours offer free consultations to see if there is something we can do to help.

Despite the huge lack of knowledge we have about autism and other spectrum

disorders like ADD or ADHD, what we do know is that chiropractic is a reasonable, affordable, and effective alternative for your child. We know we cannot cure autism or ADD or ADHD but we also know that there is hope, and that we can help.

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The Full Circle of Perception

By Scott D. Williamson People’s perception of life and the world around them are vastly different at times. Two people can see something that is exactly the same, yet perceive it in ways that are not even close to being the same thing. Perception is defined as insight or intuition; it is a person’s view of an event, or happening. People usually only get a chance to perceive the same experience in one or two ways. I have had the privilege of experiencing the wonderful School of Life Foundation Leadership class in four different ways: as a student, a guest speaker, a teacher, and a role model. Each of them have been a unique experience, which is why I feel compelled to tell my story.

“What is Attitude?” Michelle Orton (Head Motivational Speaker/Teacher SOLF) yelled with a smile on her face. No one answered, so Michelle asked again, “What is Attitude?” with a little firmer tone in her voice. If you know Michelle, her beautiful voice and nature has the power to stop the U.S Congress in session. It was my second night at the Dixie Care and Share, and I remember thinking, “What am I doing here? This is not for me.” I remember looking around the room at all kinds of students: young, old, caring, not caring, some doodling, some talking, but most of them paying full attention. I, myself, was sitting in defensive mode with my arms crossed, ticked off, and looking at the clock. I had not wanted to attend the class, but since it was mandatory, there I was. I decided to uncross my arms and answer her attitude question. Reluctantly, I raised my hand. When Michelle called on me, I said “Attitude is how you are perceived every day in your life, and the one consistent thing you can choose to control everyday.” The stunned look on Michelle’s face was like a Monet painting, priceless. What was even more remarkable was that she was rendered speechless, and that is classified as one of the world’s hardest things to do.

Attitude is one of the ten A’s taught in the School of Life class and I believe strongly in the answer I gave. Of course Michelle had a response as she smiled and told everyone that in all the classes she

has taught it was one of the best answers she had ever heard. I was hooked after that. One good response and a little encouragement within ten minutes of being in the class changed my life completely, in so many ways that it would take a book instead of an article to cover it all.

Speaking as a guest in front of students was the easiest of the four ways I have experienced the School of Life class. In general, people are terrified of public speaking; I am not one of those. With a little advice and coaching, being a guest speaker came naturally to me. I was being perceived as someone important, smart, energetic, and a person that the students needed to listen to. Looking at the students as I was getting ready to speak, I thought to myself, “I am taking another step on my own staircase of success.” I did good enough in my first talk to be asked back again and again, and became a permanent fixture in the structure of the School of Life Foundation.

It was March 8, 2012. I had been teaching with the School of Life Foundation for three months, but on this particular day, I perceived that this class was not an ordinary class.

I had a few guests showing up on this particular night and for the first time, I was a little nervous. I guess it showed because a couple of the students asked if anything was wrong. “Nothing.” I said and started to teach the class. I calmed my nerves down with a deep breath and asked in my loudest voice for someone to tell me an ‘A’ of the School of Life.

Hands went up and I picked a few students to answer: Appreciation, Action, Aim, Align, Always, Assist, Avoid, Adapt, Associate, and then finally a student said Attitude, as my guests walked in the door.

“My favorite one! Attitude!” I yelled a little louder than I should have but I was fired up to teach that day. I wanted to show that I was a teacher. That I had a passion for teaching, and that it was going to be perceived as a special part of me.

Teaching is one of my passions; helping students with the “straight A’s of life” is exciting and a great opportunity to get experience in teaching. I believe with everything in my heart that the more people

“I believe that the more people you help become successful, the more successful you become.”

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you help become successful, the more successful you become. Again I have taken another step up my staircase. Teaching, answering questions, sharing, and critiquing students is a love of mine. I will be graduating within the year with a degree in history and getting ready for graduate school. I will continue with a PhD and I dream of teaching history at a university.

A person would think that moving from student to teacher would be a full circle, but not in this case. Being one of the School of Life’s role models and the man that Jack Rolf and Jeff Sherman refer to as “The Golden Boy” felt like living in a fishbowl, with everyone looking at me and expecting me to do nothing wrong and everything right. I’d never had this type of responsibility to live up to, and it was hard to accept. I didn’t feel like I was anyone special, just a person trying to get through college the third time around while trying to put the pieces of my life back together and work. This was difficult and I was unsure of how to embrace it. As I pulled over on the road one night I prayed and felt an overwhelming exhilaration of peace come over me. I knew in my heart that all was right, so I accepted the gift that life had given me, and now I humbly welcome the opportunity to inspire others to be persistent in their dreams and never give up. I would like to thank all the people that have helped me on my stairway of success, with a special thanks for the support of my love, Gina Grissom.

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Who are Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs)?

By Chad Olson, LMFT

Many people wonder what the difference is between different mental health professionals. There are Clinical Psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs).

While there are many similarities among these disciplines, there are also some important differences. Each mental health counselor receives training in individual psychopathology, learning to assess, diagnose, and treat various mental illnesses (e.g., depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc.). In addition to the individual psychopathology classes, marriage and family therapists also have classes on couple and family psychopathology. MFTs operate from systems theory, which essentially means that each individual within a family setting influences the other members of the family system. In other words, one person in a family can learn how to handle situations differently and can effect a change in the whole family. This is extremely valuable because of the empowerment that is felt in an otherwise helpless situation.

There are many theoretical models which have been empirically proven to be effective in helping couples who are struggling in their relationship. One such model is called Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) which has its roots in attachment theory. A trained clinician facilitates opportunities for couples to strengthen their emotional connection by becoming safe and secure for each other.

EFT and other relational theories are introduced and practiced

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About the Author Chad Olson, LMFT, is each candidate sees clients for at least the Clinical Director of 500 hours, 250 of which must be with the St. George Center for Couples & Families, couples or families (this requirement www.stgeorgefamilies.com. is unique to MFTs). Upon graduation, the candidate must pass an exam and accumulate 4,000 more supervised hours in the field of mental health. Five hundred of these hours must be with either couples or families. So, when a couple or family walks into the office of a Marriage and Family Therapist, confidence can be felt that the therapist has received specialized training on how to work with relationships and is familiar with the most current research on what models are most effective to treat relationship issues.

Last month, The St. George Center for Couples and Families moved offices to accommodate growth over the past year. We appreciate the opportunity to serve many individuals, couples and families in the community. We recognize that it is a privilege to help people by providing counsel and resources as they strive to handle the challenging circumstances they experience as they come to therapy. In order to accommodate this growth, we have hired two exceptional therapists that I would like to briefly introduce: Cecilie Ott graduated from Utah State University with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.

She has extensive training in the field of addictions (i.e., substance abuse and sexual addictions). She has a passion for helping couples overcome their challenges and is very effective in her work with families, including adolescents.

Brent Black graduated from Brigham Young University also earning a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Brent will be working part time with us because he was hired full time as a seminary teacher for the LDS church. During his time at BYU, he served as the President of the School of Family Life Student Associate and the Co-president of Club Stop (Students That Oppose Pornography). He worked with Wasatch Mental Health in Provo. Brent speaks fluent Spanish.

Both Cecilie and Brent are accepting new clients.

We take great pride at the St. George Center for Couples and Families in hiring caring and competent therapists who are trained to help couples and families deal with life’s challenges. If we can assist you, or someone you know, in any way, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (435) 319-0082 or stgeorgefamilies@gmail.com.

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Indoor Plants and their impact on your health

By Niki Warner The average person, at rest, breathes in 11,000 liters, (388 cubic feet) of air each day. Those who exercise consume even more. This means every month we breathe more than 1.5 times the volume of an Olympic sized swimming pool through our lungs. The quality of that air can have a profound effect on our health, mental clarity, and overall wellbeing. Mother Nature has provided the perfect solution for feeding our constant need for pure fresh air and that solution is PLANTS! We all learned in school of the symbiotic nature of our carbon dioxide exchange with green growing things, and their continual replenishing of our oxygen supply. We’ve all observed someone’s face light up at seeing a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers. We’ve all felt the relaxation that happens when we take in a deep breath of fragrant herbs or blossoms. The healthful benefits of plants touch us on every level. Their effects on our lives are physical, emotional, psychological, even spiritual. Intuitively humans seek out nature to restore their senses and recharge their batteries. The term for this attraction is biofilia, which literally means, “love of life or living systems.” Think about how important trees, grasses, shrubs, and flowers are to our enjoyment when we visit a park, play a round of golf, or hike in the mountains. Plant life is often the determining factor in whether a place is considered beautiful or not.

“Since man’s existence on Earth depends upon a life support system involving an intricate relationship with plants and their associated microorganisms, it should be obvious that when he attempts to isolate himself in tightly sealed buildings away from this ecological system, problems will arise…The answer to these problems is obvious. If man is to move into closed environments, on Earth or in space, he must take along nature’s life support system.”

Unfortunately, most of us don’t get to spend the majority of our time in the great outdoors. What happens to the quality of our air when we spend most of our time inside? Does that affect our health and well-being? NASA scientist BC Wolverton said it perfectly, “Since man’s existence on Earth depends upon a life support system involving an intricate relationship with plants and their associated microorganisms, it should be obvious that when he attempts to isolate himself in tightly sealed buildings away from this ecological system, problems will arise…The answer to these problems is obvious. If man is to move into closed environments, on Earth or in space, he 60 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

must take along nature’s life support system.” Problems with indoor air quality can be insidious because they are largely invisible.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the following statement in relation to these invisible pollutants or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and their effect on indoor air quality. “VOCs About the Author are consistently higher indoors (up to Niki Warner is the CEO and ten times higher) than outdoors. VOCs co-founder of Botanicals, Inc. She is a Master Gardener, 4th are emitted by a wide array of products generation greenhouse grower, numbering in the thousands.” and self-described plant The EPA also found levels of about a geek. You can contact her at dozen common organic pollutants to be botanicalsdesign@me.com. two to five times higher inside homes than outside, regardless of whether the homes were located in rural or highly industrial areas. In addition, to reoxygenating the air we breathe plants actually “scrub” the air, filtering and cleaning harmful VOCs. They add humidity, release chemicals that reduce mold spores and bacteria in the ambient air, and neutralize free radicals. When rooms are properly planted* we can expect to enjoy not only the beauty that living things have to offer us, but the greater health benefits they provide. So go get your green on, and breathe easy! * “Properly Planted” for the sake of maximized air quality is 1 plant of a 10”pot size per 800 cubic ft.

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CULTURAL ARTS

BENEFITING FROM

CULTURAL ARTS

By Lani Puriri, Cultural Arts Center, Dixie State University Have you ever stopped to consider the number of times you’ve strolled through a local art gallery, attended a theatre performance, or enjoyed a symphony orchestra? As you reflect on these experiences you might also wonder about the benefits of this enriching world of culture. Perhaps not as tangible as dropping ten pounds after continued exercise but nonetheless, the rewards are definite. The Cultural Arts Department at Dixie State University offers some tips to test the benefits of cultural arts: Tip #1 - Improving the Community Citizens who engage in the arts are often the ones who volunteer and attend cultural events. These social-minded people are the ones interested in volunteering and attending activities. They recognize their civil duty and are eagerly engaged in making a significant contribution to the community in which they live.

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the same routine. Challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone and expand your horizons! An art exhibit in the Sears Museum Gallery or a performance of the Celebrity Concert Series on the campus of Dixie State University may be just the thing you need.

Tip #3 - Express Yourself Participating in cultural arts frees your mind and opens up your heart to new opportunities. Actively creating art expands your ability to convey information and communicate with others in new and enriching capacities.

Tip #4 - Culture Reduces Stress Levels Regardless of your income level or education background, taking in the arts has a direct link to feeling calm and at ease. Participating in the arts as a spectator or as an artist can create a sense of balance and strengthen the inner self because it gives us time to stop and enjoy the presentation.

CULTURAL ARTS

Sears Museum Gallery DSU Eccles Fine Arts Center 225 S. 700 E. St. George, UT 84770 Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Admission: FREE

Tip #5 - Connection to Humanity Through exposure to culture that focuses on the daily challenges of racism, poverty, or sexuality, we gain About the Author Lani Puriri is the Operations a greater understanding of humanity Manager with DSU Cultural as a whole and the diversity that exists Arts Community Outreach around us. These provocative elements and DOCUTAH.com. may be depicted through word, paint or performance and can help break down boundaries. Becoming educated about the struggles associated with groups that are often pushed to the outer fringes of society will broaden your awareness and grow your level of tolerance and compassion.

A new season of cultural arts has just begun at Dixie State University. Throughout the coming months you are invited to enrich and expand your horizons through participation in visual and performing arts.

A Walk with Good Friends: Glen Blakley, Gene Butera, Greg Abbott, and John Lefkow Sept. 13 – Nov. 15, 2013 RECEPTION: Sept. 6, 7pm - 9pm

To learn more and for a complete schedule visit: www.dixieculturalarts.com.

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ART IN KAYENTA

FESTIVAL

A COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO THE ARTS AND GROWING TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF CULTURAL WELLNESS AND OPPORTUNITY

By Melynda Thorpe Burt The Kayenta community located in Ivins, Utah, is lifting its curtain this year to reveal new and expanded plans for enhancing arts and cultural entertainment in Southern Utah.

In May, the community broke ground on a new Kayenta Center for the Arts Building to be located at the community’s center, Coyote Gulch Art Village. The new center will showcase theatrical and musical performances in a 9,400-square-foot facility constructed to accommodate both stadium seating and theater-in-the-round.

With a scheduled completion date of August 1, 2014, the new center will be the only independently-owned arts center of its kind in Southern Utah.

“We believe that arts are a major component of our cultural heritage, a statement of our present condition, and a vision for our future,” said Judith Kapuscinski, chair of Kayenta Arts Foundation.

In October, again welcoming flocks of art-lovers, the Kayenta community will once again hold its annual Art In Kayenta Festival. A favorite arts gatheing in Southern Utah, the festival is scheduled to run Oct. 11-13 at the Coyote Gulch Art Village and will feature renowned artists from throughout the southwest region.

Featured will be the works of more than fifty juried artists representing genres including ceramics, wood, painting, photography, jewelry and textiles. Artists will showcase and sell their works in booths throughout the three day event to the tune of live music and street entertainment.

Also, a festival favorite, the live Quick Draw competition will take place Saturday, Oct. 11 from 2 to 5 p.m.

In ninety minutes, Quick Draw artists will exhibit their skills and personal creative process under pressure to produce original works of art. Beginning with a blank canvas at 2 p.m., artists will paint shoulderto-shoulder in a roped-off, tented area as spectators circle, cheer, photograph and witness the artistic process unfold. Fourteen artists have been selected to work against the clock after which the finished pieces will be bid on and sold at a live auction at 4 p.m.

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Ham (acrylic), Ginny Norcott (acrylic), Aimee Bohnam (oil), Shauna McCullough, Janet Tenneson-McCarty (acrylic), Bonnie Conrad (oil), L’Deane Trueblook (sculpture), Sara Straw (oil), Michelle Deaderick (painter), Sang Choi (painter), Russell Black (watercolor).

Additionally, a silent auction will take place during the festival to help raise funds for the Kayenta Arts Foundation.

“I am delighted to see our community taking steps forward in embracing the arts and the vision of our community as a diverse and uniquely interesting place,” said Matt Marten, Kayenta developer.

“Formation of the Kayenta Arts Foundation is a huge leap forward in our community’s commitment to the arts, entertainment and culture.

By embracing the arts, we bring another dimension to the economic viability of Ivins City, and to the level of artistic integrity and value of the entire region.”

According to Kayenta Center for the Arts co-artistic directors Kent Harrison Hayes and Garry Peter Morris, the vision of building a theatrical destination in Kayenta is simply stated. “We want to be the premier venue in the greater Southern Utah area for awareness, appreciation, education and enjoyment of diverse artistic endeavors.”

Along with the Art In Kayenta Festival this fall, and the popular springime Kayenta Street Painting Festival, the new Center for the Arts offers to complement an already developing rich and pleasurable menu for arts entertainment in a community dedicated to artistic expression.

In October, the Art In Kayenta Festival will feature live entertainment and performances throughout the event, and food vendors will be on site to accommodate festival patrons.

Proceeds for the three-day festival will benefit Kayenta Arts Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to creating an environment that fosters diverse artistic endeavors for educational and enrichment purposes.

For more information, or for an artist participant application, contact Tami Hlavka (435) 237-2051, or visit www.kayentaartsfoundation.org.

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The Kayenta Community is located in Southern Utah’s red rock country near Snow Canyon. The 2,000-acre master planned community offers a tranquil enclave surrounded by protected lands and is located 7 miles west of St. George, Utah.

Now in its 14th year, the community’s favorite arts festival returns Oct. 11-13. Art In Kayenta will again feature a variety of professional artists and a favorite event of the festival, the “Quick Draw” competition.

A unique departure from the norm, Kayenta is focused on moderate land use, moderate-sustainable growth, and an appreciation for its natural and magnificent outdoor setting. Nearby, residents find adventure in the Southwest’s abundance of places to explore.

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F E A T U R E D D IRECTOR Y L I S T I N G S adult retirement community

Sunriver Community www.sunriver.com (435) 688-1000

ATHLETIC CLUBS

Summit Athletic Club 1532 East 1450 South www.mysummitathleticclub.com (435) 628-5000

ATHLETIC SUPPLIES

Bicycles Unlimited 90 S 100 E www.bicyclesunlimited.com (435) 673-4492 Elliptigo 344 E. Sunland Drive Ste. 9 St. George, UT (435) 652-4199 www.ElliptiGoStGeorge.com eSpokes 476 E. Riverside Dr. , St. George, UT (435) 688-1830 eSpokes.com High Knees Cycling 2051 East Red Hills Pkwy Suite 1 (435) 216-7080 Hkcycling.com

AUTOMOTIVE

Stephen Wade Automotive 1630 Hilton Dr St George, UT 84770 (435) 628-6100 www.stephenwade.com

COMMERCIAL DESIGN

Botanical Design (435) 313-3170 www.botanicalsdesign.com

corporate networking

Corporate Alliance 1487 South Silicon Way www.knoweveryone.com (435) 256-6225

DENTISTS

Advanced Dental Concepts 321 N Mall Dr. Suite P101 (432) 674-1418 Children’s Dental 2746 E. 850 N. St. George, UT 84790 435-673-7776 www.ChildrensDentalStGeorge.com Riverside Dental 368 East Riverside Dr. Mystgoergedentist.com (435) 673-3363

DIXIE STATE UNIVERSITY

Dixie State Athletics Ticket Sales (435) 652-7800 http://dixieathletics.com Dixie State Cultural Arts 350 S. 700E Tickets: (435) 652-7800 www.dixie.edu/culturalarts/ DSU Eccles Fine Arts Center 225 S. 700 E. (435) 652-7000 http://dixie.edu/finearts

Energy Healing

BrightWorks by Brigit www.BrightWorksByBrigit.com (435) 668-0233

FAMILY THERAPY St. George Center for Couples & Families 321 North Mall Dr. Suite 101 www.stgeorgefamilies.com (435) 319-0082

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GOLF

The Golf Course at Sand Hollow Resort 5625 West Clubhouse Drive Hurricane, UT 84737 www.sandhollowresort.com (435) 656-4653 The Ledges of St. George 1585 Ledges Pkwy, St George, UT 84770 (435) 634-4640 Ledges.com

Health

Advanced Hearing & Balance 1490 E. Foremaster Drive #360 St. George, UT 84790 435-319-4700 www.HearingAidDoctor.com Advanced Physical Therapy 1490 Foremaster Dr. www.aptsaintgeorge.com (435) 652-4455 Dr. Bishop, MD Board Certified Plastic Surgeon 700 West 800 North, Ste 442 Orem, UT 84057 www.jonbishopmd.com (877) 844-0968 Brain Balance 446 South Mall Drive, Suite B-6 brainbalancecenters.com (435) 627-8500 Center for Advanced Plastic Surgery 676 South Bluff St. Suite 207 (435) 628-2895 Coral Desert Orthopedics 1490 E. Foremaster Dr., Ste 150 www.CoralDesertOrtho.com (435) 628-9393 Dan Sellers, MD 676 S. Bluff St., St. George, UT 84770 (855) 295-6554 www.sellersplasticsurgery.com Desert Pain Specialists 368 E Riverside Dr. www.desertpainspecialists.com (435) 216-7000 Dixie Chiropractic 10 North 400 East www.dixiechiro.com (435) 673-1443 Dr. Foulk (Infertility) 676 Bluff Street St. George, UT 84790 801-785-5100 www.utahfertility.com Hanger Clinic 630 South 400 East, Suite 102 St. George, UT 84770 435-673-6449 www.hanger.com Inside Out Med-Spa 237 North Bluff St. Suite F (435) 656-3212 www.insideoutmedspa.com La Via Medical Spa & Institute 676 South Bluff St. www.laviamedspa.com (435) 656-9054 LiVe Well Center at Dixie Regional Health & Performance Center 652 S. Medical Center Drive (435) 251-3793 Nitric Oxide (435) 673-1443 www.nitroxide.com Oral & Facial Surgery Institute 393 E Riverside Dr #2b www.oralfacialsurgeryinstitute.com (435) 628-1100 PerforMed Sports Science & Rehab (Dr. Mike Richter) www.sportperformed.com (435) 656-2424 Red Canyon Foot Zone Therapy 352 East Riverside Drive Suite A6 (435) 313-7518 www.RedCanyonFootZoneTherapy.com

HEALTH (cont’d)

St. George Eye Center 1054 East Riverside Dr. Suite 201 www.stgec.com (435) 628-4507 St. George Clinic (Family Medicine) 736 South 900 East #203 www.centralutahclinic.com (435) 673-6131 St. George Urology 1490 E. Foremaster Drive, Suite 300 (435) 688-2194 www.stgurology.com Simply Health Chiropractic 1091 North Bluff St Suite 309 www.simplyhealthchiropractic.com (435) 688-0444 Snow Canyon Clinic 272 East Center Street Ivins, UT 84738 435-986-2331 Southern Utah Women’s Health Center 515 South 300 East Suite 206 http://www.suwhc.com (435)628-1662 Southwest Spine & Pain Center at Dixie Regional Medical Center 652 S. Medical Center Drive #110 www.southwestspineandpain.com (435) 656-2424 Southwest Vision 965 E 700 S #100 www.southwestvision.org (435) 673-5577 Sport Spine & Wellness 1664 S Dixie Dr #103 www.sportspinewellness.com (435) 703-9676 Dr. Zhender 676 South Bluff Street St. George, UT 84790 877-523-4695

Hormone Therapy Live Life Health Center (David Tiller) 676 South Bluff St. Suite 101 www.livemylifebetter.com (435) 574-9777

Insurance Blue Cross Blue Shield of Utah (888) 734-3623 http://www.regence.com Soderquist Insurance (435) 229-6642 acginsurance@gmail.com

LEGAL

Wright Way Legal 321 North Mall Dr. Suite 301 www.wrightwaylegal.com (435) 674-6744 Bush Law 321 North Mall Dr. R-234 (435) 674-6661

MORTGAGE Cherry Creek Mortgage 720 S River Rd, (435) 674-9200 www.cherrycreekmortgage.com

NEWS St. George News www.STGNews.com

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Boy Scouts of America (928) 965-3943 clawton@bsamail.org School of Life Foundation River Road Plaza 107 South 1470 East, Ste 101 www.schooloflifefoundation.org (435) 632-2947

Nutrition Stores Dixie Nutrition 406 West St. George Boulevard (435) 673-3447 Real Foods 695 S. 100 W., St. George, UT (435) 652-4372 http://www.realfoodsmarket.com/

Orthodontics Theurer Orthodontics 965 East 700 South Suite 101 www.theurerorthodontics.com (435) 688-8228

OrthoPEDIC SURGEON Dr Michael Green 1490 Foremaster Dr. www.greenorthopedic.com (435) 688-0156

pharmacy Family Pharmacy 25 North 2000 West Hurricane, UT 84737 435-635-8200 www.utahfamilypharmacy.com Stapley Pharmacy 102 E City Center St. www.stapleypharmacy.com (435) 673-3575

RADIO Cherry Creek Radio www.cherrycreekradio.com

Realtor David Whitehead www.RelocateToUtah.com (435) 632-2900

ReSTAURANT Market Café 188 N Bluff St, St George, UT 84770 www.kitchencornersg.com (435) 862-4765 The Painted Pony Restaurant 2 W St George Blvd www.painted-pony.com (435) 634-1700 TRU-Berry 511 E. St. George Blvd (435) 229-1510 www.truberryacaibowls.com

Sleep Professionals Premier Sleep Solutions 75 South 100 East www.premieresleepsolutions.com (435) 674-2100

Tuacahn Tuacahn 1100 Tuacahn Dr. Ivins, UT 84738 (435) 652-3300 www.tuacahn.org

Washington Community Center Washington Community Center 350 N Community Center Dr. Washington, UT 84780 (435) 656-6360 Washingtoncity.org/cc

Weight Management Dr. Coleen Andruss 1173 South 250 West, Suite 110 www.drhealthylifestyle.com (435) 986-3800 Healthy Express www.myhealthyexpress.com (435) 773-7712

RACING EVENTS

St. George Racing Events September 2013 Races

October 2013 Races

Kokoppelli Event Date: September 14, 2013 Sprint, Olympic and Kid’s Triathlon Sand Hollow State Park http://bbsctri.com/kokopelli

St. George Marathon Event Date: October 5, 2013 www.stgeorgemarathon.com/

Race for Surgical Safety Event Date: September 21, 2013 Treasure Valley Park surgicalsafety.wix.com/register Color Me Rad St. George Event Date: September 28, 2013 317 S. Donlee Dr. St. George UT 84770 www.colormerad.com Santa Clara Swiss Days 5K Event Date: September 28, 2013 www.sccity.org/swiss-days/

Dead or Alive 5k/10k Event Date: October 12, 2013 Washington Community Center (435) 656-6360 http://washingtoncity.org/cc Senior Games Triathlon Event Date: October 12, 2013 Snow Canyon Middle Shool 1215 N Lava Flow Dr. St. George, UT 84770 http://seniorgames.net/sports/ triathlon

Trick or Tri Event Date: October 19, 2013 Start time: 9 am (Sprint/Team Relay), 12 pm (Beginner), 2 pm(Tuff Kids) Sand Hollow Aquatic Center 1144 North 2400 West St. George, UT 84770 (435) 627-4585 www.sgcity.org/running

November 2013 Races Snow Canyon Half Marathon and 5K Event Date: November 2, 2013 1385 Lava Flow Drive St. George, UT 84770 (435) 634-1967 http://www.sgcity.org/running

Save a Sister 5K Event Date: October 26, 2013 Dixie Convention Center 1835 South Convention Center Dr. St. George, UT 84790 (435) 628-7003 www.sgcity.org/running

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Register to join the Flying Monkeys, Southern Utah’s High School Mountain Biking Club

As fall approaches high school students are turning their attention to books, pencils, schedules and teachers. But several of Utah’s teens are looking forward to more than just school starting. A growing number of them are joining one of the several Utah High School Mountain Biking Clubs.

Utah clubs have amassed over 700 members in the past two years alone. And now students in the Southern Utah will have the opportunity of joining Team Flying Monkeys: So. Utah’s High School Mountain Biking Club.

For more information please visit Facebook.com/Team Flying Monkeys: So. Utah High School Mtb. Team or contact Ron Jensen at 435-862-1666.

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