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The way we talk about sexual violence matters. Our words can be used to foster a culture of safety, respect, and equality that stops sexual violence before it happens or to show support for survivors, shutdown harmful misconceptions, promote consent, and practive healthy com munication with children. Our voices matter now more than ever. How will you use your voice to help end sexual assault, harassment, and rape? DOVE Center is our local resource for those who have experienced domestic abuse and sexual assault. DOVE can help. Please reach out.
The way we talk about sexual violence matters. Our words can be used to foster a culture of safety, respect, and equality that stops sexual violence before it happens. Or to show support for survivors, shutdown harmful misconceptions, promote consent, and to practice healthy communication with children. Our voices matter now more than ever. How will you use yours to help end sexual assault, harassment, and rape? DOVE Center is our local resource for those who have experienced domestic abuse and sexual assault. DOVE can help. Please reach out.
Community and Culture Letter from the Editor 7 Mayoral Message .......................................................... 8 Trailblazer Nation: Letter from the President 11 Dixie Technical College: Letter from the Interim President 12 St. George Bicycle Collective Rolls On ... 18 Fall, the Magical Promise 38 Utah Tech University Student Offers Holistic Wellness Experience 49 Buy and Hold May Be Dead. Does Your Financial Future Need to Die with It?..... 76 Kayl Gunther: Conquering 80 TABLE OF CONTENTSsghw | WELLNESS The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the various authors and forum participants in this magazine do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of St. George Health & Wellness Magazine, its owners, or its staff. Relationships and Family Should I Move My Parents into Senior Living Before or after the Holidays? 22 Matters of Life and Death.................... 46 It’s Time to Check In on Your Mental Well-Being ................... 56 Financial Infidelity 72 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022
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So how do courtesy and emotional wellness work together? First, let’s look at what it means to be courteous. To some, being courteous means being helpful. To others, it means being polite and having good manners. Courtesy can be words spoken or actions taken towards someone. Courtesy is about respect. How you choose to show someone courtesy is entirely up to you! As for understanding your emotional wellness, it often starts with taking stock of your stress level. What may be contributing to your level of stress and which of those things can you control? The control part is actually the “easiest” to understand but the hardest to implement because there is only one thing that you can control: yourself. You have complete control of what you say and do in your response to any given situation.
With that being said, some of the biggest stresses and greatest deterrents to emotional well-being come from other people: friends, family, co-workers, and even strangers (especially those that are going slow in the fast lane or those taking their time in front of you in the grocery check out line when you’re in a hurry). It’s ironic that as human beings, we thrive on social interactions, but it is those same social interactions that can be so taxing to our emotional wellness. So what’s the solution? You guessed it: you can reduce the stress in your life and enhance your emotional well-being by simply being courteous. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “As we are, so we do; and as we do, so is it done to us; we are the builders of our fortunes.” I guarantee that as you extend courtesy to others, others will reciprocate. You will feel happier for being both the giver and receiver, and your emotional wellness will improve. So this is my challenge to you: go out of your way to be courteous to others, especially those that are closest to you as they are often the ones whom we most neglect. Be courteous to yourself, too. Quit beating yourself up for every mistake made and allow yourself to be human. Let me know how it goes and what experiences you create. My email is sghw@brendandalley.com. All the Best, Brendan Dalley Editor Brendan Dalley Editor
Did you know that September is National Courtesy Month and October is National Emotional Wellness Month? September also happens to be National Blueberry Popsicle Month and October is also National Bat Appreciation Month. But since we are a health and wellness magazine, I figured courtesy and emotional wellness might be more appropriate to talk about than blueberry popsicles and bats. I will say this though: eating blueberry popsicles while watching bats fly around your backyard can be quite relaxing.
Are you considering becoming a volunteer for the first time? Those who choose to volunteer often report a positive effect on their mental health.
• They emerge from their comfort zone and let their social skills shine.
• They feel a sense of purpose.
• They meet new friends.
MAYORAL MESSAGE
Mayor, City of St. George I remember the first time an IRONMAN race came to St. George. It was 2010, and Historic Town Square overflowed with energy, inspiration, and an aura of accomplishment. It was the full distance IRONMAN race and not yet a championship, but it didn’t matter. It felt important. You just had to be a part of it.
• They have so much fun! October is a great month to show our twin pillars of activity and optimism. Let’s rally together and welcome the world to St. George. 8 race and not yet a championship, but it didn’t matter. It felt important. You just had to be a part of it.
• Oct. 28–29: IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship (ironman.greaterzion.com).
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• October 3–15: Huntsman World Senior Games (seniorgames.net/volunteer).
Fast forward twelve years. St. George has hosted several IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 North American Pro Championships as well as two world championships. We have one more IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, a two-day extravaganza, set for October 28–29, 2022. You might think that this has become old hat for me or that it no longer stirs up feelings of excitement. But you’d be wrong. I can’t wait to be a part of it again!
For a great event to be possible, thousands of volunteers are needed. There are three fantastic events happening in St. George throughout the month of October. I hope you will consider signing up to be a •volunteer.October 1: St. George Marathon (stgeorgemarathon.com)
Thousands of people come to our city—many of them for the first time—to participate in these events. These visitors often have reported that their favorite memory of St. George was the welcoming spirit and helpfulness our volunteers displayed. I take great pride in that. It’s a big reason why I love St. George!
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I am thrilled to announce that as part of a landmark partnership, Dixie State University and the Greater Zion Convention & Tourism Office have entered into a strategic marketing agreement that will result in Greater Zion receiving more than $2 million in annual marketing exposure and Trailblazer Stadium being renamed Greater Zion Stadium.
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Another showcase of “active learning. active life.” is demonstrated in the art students’ talents and skills in productions and performances all semester long. The full lineup is available at colleges.utahtech.edu/arts. Our Celebrity Concert Series also hosts a variety of performers bringing dance, music, acrobatics, and so much more to the stage. These professional performances make for the perfect evening out. See the schedule of concerts at Wewww.celebrityconcertseries.com.loveourcommunitypartnerships
The 20-year, $10 million agreement maximizes revenue generated by visitors—not Washington County taxpayers—to create a superior experience for both visitors and residents.
The partnership is truly a win-win-win situation for everyone; it promotes the area nationally, builds the community, and fuels economic growth by bringing more people to our gorgeous corner of the world.
As part of this effort, the Tourism Office will establish a visitor center at the stadium and information kiosks at other key locations on campus to showcase visitor activities to all those who attend events on the Dixie State campus. Additionally, Dixie State will better be able to tell prospective students what an amazing backyard full of abundant recreational opportunities they will have when they attend DSU.
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This fall, we are continuing our Human-Tech Speaker Series with Adam Dorr, director of research for the RethinkX think tank. Please join us as Mr. Dorr speaks on “Rethinking Humanity” on Tuesday, September 20, at 4:00 p.m. in the Zion Room, located on the fifth floor of the Holland Centennial Commons. The following day, you’re invited to return to campus for my annual State of the University address. Set to take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, in the M.K. Cox Performing Arts Center, this is a great opportunity to learn about the progress we have made on our goal to become the nation’s first and only open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. It’s remarkable seeing the accomplishments our University community has made in the last year alone. You won’t want to miss another mainstay of the fall semester, Homecoming week. A country concert, classic car show, and carnival will kick off the weekend festivities on Friday, November 4. The annual parade and Community Day at the Human Performance Center will launch a day full of activities on Saturday, November 5. That afternoon will feature Trailblazer Village, the ultimate Homecoming tailgate experience, the dedication of the Greater Zion Stadium west grandstands, and a football game against inconference rival Southern Utah University for the first time at home in sixty years. Learn more at utahtech.edu/homecoming. Join us for athletic events all fall long as we compete on the Division-I level in the Western Athletic Conference. The full fall sports schedule is available at utahtechtrailblazers.com.
The timing of this partnership couldn’t be more perfect, as it will assist Dixie State during our transition to NCAA Division I status through opportunities to expand athletic facilities. The university plans on adding state-of-the-art press boxes and comfortable event space to the existing westside grandstands, which will help attract more athletic, entertainment, and community events. As a member of the Western Athletic Conference starting this July, Dixie State will take on competitors based everywhere from Washington, California, Arizona, and New Mexico to Illinois, Missouri, and Texas. This will give Greater Zion access to audiences it would otherwise leave unreached. Plus, partnering with Greater Zion is a natural fit for Dixie State University. The Tourism Office’s vision to “Inspire Greater. Experience Greater. Live Greater.” aligns perfectly with Dixie State’s “active learning. active life.” approach to education. Both philosophies take advantage of the beautiful, world-renowned destination we live in by encouraging students, visitors, and residents alike to learn by exploring. Here at the University, we recognize that valuable learning experiences take place inside and outside of the classroom. By taking advantage of experiences available in Greater Zion, we all can grow academically, actively, and holistically. This unique, trailblazing partnership certainly will enhance our community for years to come. I can’t wait to see you at upcoming games, concerts, and community events in Greater Zion Stadium!
The academic year is underway, and it is an exciting time at Utah Tech University! We welcome you to campus to check out our students’ “active learning. active life.” experiences, participate in cultural enrichment, and cheer the Trailblazers on to victory.
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Utah Tech University’s international documentary film festival, DOCUTAH, will feature more than one hundred films from all around the globe this fall. With topics as numerous as the number of films, you are sure to learn something new with each and every film you take in. To deepen the learning experience, the festival is full of master classes, director talks, and special events that delve even deeper into the films’ subject matters and the art and science of creating a great documentary. Get all the details at docutah.com
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
An Exceptional Experience I want every student to graduate from Dixie Technical College with the skills they need to establish themselves in great careers. Time and time again, the feedback I hear from current and former students is that their time at Dixie Tech was well spent and that they had an exceptional experience.
Our new design embraces minimalism, straight lines, and a somewhat condensed font to visually reinforce the direct, accelerated education students receive at Dixie Tech.
At Dixie Tech, our students do more than study plumbing in a textbook; they become plumbers. They do more than learn about welding in a lecture; they become welders. This is true across all twenty-five of our essential programs, and that’s due to the exceptional instruction they receive from our incredible instructors, all of whom have a wealth of industry experience.
JORDAN RUSHTON Interim President, Dixie Technical College
An Exceptional Education
An Exceptional Identity
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Dixie Tech provides industry-focused higher education through programs designed to quickly and affordably teach marketable skills. These programs are overseen and taught by an exceptional group of instructors in collaboration with our local industry partners. Our students spend time with them every day, receiving hands-on training and practicing the skills they need to be successful in the workforce.
In our logo, the greater than (>) symbol is highlighted and plays a major role in our designs, indicating the greater careers that await our students as they graduate and enter the workforce ready to contribute. I’m proud of what we’ve created, and I’m proud of what we do here each and every day. As you see our updated visual identity throughout the community, I hope you feel that same sense of pride.
By Jordan Rushton, Interim President, Dixie Technical College
Stop by for a visit and learn what Dixie Tech can do for you. Whatever your background or past experience is, whatever your goals might be, come see how Dixie Tech can change your future. We have a place for you!
At the start of this school year, there is something else I’m excited about, and that’s our updated look at Dixie Tech. A lot of careful thought went into every aspect of the design, from the fonts to the logo and everything in between. I really wanted to ensure that our visual identity was aligned with our mission, our vision, and our core values. We train students to master essential skills they will take directly to the workforce, enabling them to support their families, strengthen the community, and contribute to local industry while advancing their careers. That’s our mission.
Being involved in education, I can’t help but love the back-toschool season each year. There’s a certain energy in the air that gets me excited for our students and the many wonderful opportunities they will have in our community. Due to the accelerated nature of our curriculum at Dixie Technical College, and thanks to our cohort model, we get several chances to experience this energizing optimism each year…and I love it!
Students at Dixie Technical College, Utah Tech University, and the Washington County School District are all gearing up to push through the hard work ahead. Education involves a lot of hard work, but the payoff is outstanding. At Dixie Tech, the culmination of that hard work means a greater career with the stability and security that come with it.
Hands-on training for a greater career
The question of where and when to view the fall foliage is one of the first things to consider, and the answer depends on the date, elevation, and even the amount of water an area has received. The higher the elevation, the sooner the colors will be changing. Generally speaking, the window for optimal viewing runs from late September (higher elevations) through October (mid to lower elevations). Of course, in places as low in elevation as St. George, the colors are still changing well into November.
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During autumn months, there is something irresistible about venturing into the mountains where foliage is bidding a colorful farewell to summer’s green. This annual occurrence draws many of us to locations where we can view the iridescent kaleidoscope and feel the crunch of fallen leaves under our feet. Few things are more beautiful than viewing sunlit quaking aspen leaves as they shimmer in the mountain breeze.
Where and When to Start
Wade’s Walkabout SOUTHWEST UTAH’S TOP THREE FALL FOLIAGE DESTINATIONSVIEWING
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Two areas in Zion that I like to visit are the Kolob Terrace (7,000 feet plus) and the Kolob Fingers, with access from I-15. A third much lesser known location is on the east side of Zion in a place called Brushy Cove that can only be accessed via a guided Jeep tour through a company called East Zion Adventures. This area has a good source of water, and there’s a wide variety of deciduous trees that burst into a rainbow of colors each fall. If this interests you, give them a call, and ask when the leaves will be changing in Brushy Cove. George &
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Tushar Mountains East of Beaver, the Tushar Mountains rise to over 12,000 feet in elevation. Take highway 153 to the top of the range.
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About the Author Mark Wade is active in hiking, writing, photography, and videography. He works as a tourism marketing consultant, for which he has won numerous awards. He is a weekly guest on the KSL Outdoors radio show. Mark is the former Director of Tourism for southwestern Utah and has served on the board of directors for various tourism associations.
This area to the east of Cedar City and Parowan rises from 6,000 to 11,000 feet above sea level and is accessible via Highway 14 and Scenic Byway 143. My favorite spot for great color is just east of the junction of Highway 148 and 143 near Cedar Breaks National Monument.
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First of all, the way the tooth is extracted plays an important role in the success of the final outcome. Extractions can be complicated, and the procedure should be performed in a manner that preserves as much bone and gum tissue as possible. Grafting should be considered so that the socket heals with minimal bone loss.
Everyone is different. What may be an ideal treatment or an acceptable outcome to one may not be for another. If you ever find yourself in this situation, you’ll need to determine the course of action that is right for you, so education is key.
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The Tooth Was Extracted.
1. Do nothing. That’s right—just leave the space. This option has the benefit of not costing any extra money, but it has its downside. Spaces are unsightly and don’t function well.
I experience this scenario with one or more of my patients nearly every day: the patient has a tooth that is fractured or decayed beyond restoration, and extraction is the only treatment option. This news can be devastating and leaves the patient wondering what will happen once the tooth is gone.
Leaving a space will lead to bone resorption. Additionally, the teeth surrounding the space may drift, causing chewing and jaw issues.
3. A fixed bridge. This is a great restorative option that does not come out of the mouth. A bridge costs between $3000 and $4000 and is natural and functional. It is basically a crown on the tooth in front of the space, a crown on the tooth behind the space, and a crown that is connected in the middle. The downside: you sacrifice tooth structure as the teeth on either side of the extracted tooth are reduced to accommodate the crowns. And because you can’t floss normally, maintenance also becomes an issue. Finally, the bone that once held the missing tooth degrades over time, negatively impacting the stability of the abutment teeth.
Perhaps losing a tooth seems like the end of the world. But as you and your dentist discuss the options and work together, you can achieve the restorative outcome that is right for you.
Once the tooth has been pulled, there are four basic options:
2. A removable appliance. These are typically made of metal and acrylic and have clasps that hold them to the adjacent teeth. Price varies depending on the design and the materials used but usually ranges between $1000 and $2000. These partial dentures are great for maintaining a space, and in many cases, they are cosmetic enough that others won’t know you’re missing teeth. The drawback is that they don’t function well. They are miserable to eat with, and they create unnatural forces that can lead to further tooth loss. If worn regularly, these appliances should keep the teeth from drifting, but they do not prevent bone resorption.
Exploring Options for Tooth Replacement
4. An implant. This is the most ideal option for most situations. Implants are conservative (a one-tooth solution to a one-tooth problem), and because they integrate into and stimulate the bone, they restore essentially every aspect of the missing tooth—not just the part that shows in the mouth. Implants have become the most predictable restoration in dentistry. Although they cost more than other treatment options (normally between $4000 and $7000), their longevity and other great benefits make them well worth the extra expense.
By Dr. William Plumb, DDS, Plumb Dental
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Recalling the Bike Kitchen’s instant success, Larkin added, “The people at the soup kitchen and Switchpoint were so happy to have someone helping them with their bikes and equally thrilled to know their need for transportation was being acknowledged. It was a truly fulfilling endeavor and one I didn’t want to see go away when my project ended.”
By the time Larkin graduated in 2016, the new organization had added the three volunteers she considered pivotal to its success; Jack Moran, Ray Olsen and Bud Flowers had been teaching bicycle maintenance classes through Utah Tech’s Institute for Continued Learning (ICL) program and were eager to lend their expertise to the Bike Kitchen. Said Moran, who still volunteers regularly, “We teach people how to take bikes apart. They get to know whether the chains and pedals are salvageable, if the bike has solid bearings and
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at the St. George community soup kitchen run by Grace Episcopal Church—realized that a bike kitchen might help those lacking transportation to become more self-sufficient.
“The idea with bike kitchens was that you’d go in and work on your bike, and you’d also learn how to fix bikes,” Larkin explained. “It made sense that we could do something similar on-site at the soup kitchen and also at Switchpoint. People who came to both places often either had no transportation or they had bikes that were in disrepair. I thought if we could hit both places once a week, we could find people who needed help.”
1,469 bicycles given to those in need. 5,365 bikes received. 57.45 tons of recyclables kept out of landfills. These 2021 statistics demonstrate the dramatic impact of the St. George Bicycle Collective on the southern Utah community. Since its founding in 2016, the nonprofit has enjoyed a skyrocketing record of success—one that shows no signs of switching gears.
The Bicycle Collective began as a senior project for a Southern Utah University undergrad named Dannielle Larkin. now known to locals as a St. George City Council member and a former city planning commissioner. In 2015, Larkin was finishing up a double major in anthropology and sociology. At the time, SUU required all prospective graduates to complete a year-long Education Designed to Give Experience (EDGE) project in which students were required to demonstrate a real-world application of concepts learned in the classroom.
St. George Bicycle Collective Rolls On Former Student Project Is Now Major Community Asset
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In short order, Larkin set up meetings with faith leaders, Switchpoint administrators, local bicycle retailers and mechanics, the Southern Utah Bicycle Alliance, Bike Utah, local police and fire departments, and countless other governmental agencies and interested parties, all of whom were highly enthusiastic about the project. Larkin successfully lobbied local bike shops to donate used bicycles and any parts that could be reused in refurbishing bikes. The police departments in St. George and Hurricane also answered the call, contributing bicycles that had been reported missing or stolen but eventually were unclaimed.
“The bike donations started to roll in almost immediately,” said Larkin. “The bike shops were more than generous. My mechanically-minded friends were on board to share their skills and knowledge as well. With everyone’s help, we started fixing up bikes and had two of them looking like new and ready to give away at the soup kitchen on Christmas day, 2015.”
Michael Hernandez, director of both the St. George and Ogden Bicycle Collectives, said giving bikes to underserved kids is his top priority. “I grew up in a very poor part of the Twin Cities with a mom who was struggling, so I can relate to people who come in who need help; I was that kid,” Hernandez noted. “If someone agrees to work here, it’s worth $10 an hour. So after just six hours, that person can leave on a rideable bike or get a bike for their child. It’s especially nice to be a part of something that benefits kids and gives them a reason to smile.”
Today, the St. George Bicycle Collective is housed in its permanent headquarters on Bluff Street (the Boulevard site was demolished this year). On any given day, the shop thrums with the sound of volunteers spinning lovingly lubed chains and wheels, completing repairs, and proudly handing refurbished bikes to their new owners. Indeed, one of the Bicycle Collective’s most popular offerings is its “work for trade” program wherein those who lack the funds needed to buy a bike can work at the shop in exchange for a set of wheels.
Reflecting on what began as a wild idea some seven years ago, Larkin says the best part of the Bicycle Collective legacy is that it continues without her. “When you’re starting a nonprofit, the goal should always be for them to not need you anymore. When I walk in now and see people working in a bright, cheery space that we put millions of hours into, it’s the coolest feeling…knowing I’m not needed anymore.” More information about the St. George Bicycle Collective can be found at https://bicyclecollective.org
About the Author Marianne L. Hamilton is a veteran journalist and marketing writer whose work appears in regional and national publications. When not race walking, hiking, or teaching water aerobics, she is the past Board Chair of Art Around the Corner and the Special Events Manager for DOCUTAH. She and her husband, Doug, are also coadministrators of the St. George Wine Club and race directors for the Huntsman World Senior Games and National Senior Games. Marianne was crowned Ms. Senior Universe 20212022 and is the Senior Pageants Group’s Senior Games Ambassador. She is a proud breast cancer survivor.
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St. George Health & Wellness Magazine | September/October 2022 19 so forth, and how to do basic maintenance. We do a lot of work with the schools as well, finding kids who need bikes to get to and from school, getting them outfitted with bikes and helmets, and doing safety checks for them.” In 2016, Davey Davis of the Salt Lake City Bike Collective offered to extend SLCBC’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit status to the nascent organization and even provide some seed funds. The caveat: Larkin had to find a building to house the Bike Kitchen’s operation. At the time, its “headquarters” was in the offices of L&L Mechanical Contractors, Inc., the fifty-year-old commercial HVAC firm that Larkin and her husband Darrin had run since 2007. Larkin credited former St. George City Attorney Shawn Guzman and the late City Councilmember Joe Bowcutt with suggesting that the shuttered Trafalgar Restaurant on St. George Boulevard might be “I’dsuitable.beenlooking for over a year, basically begging every realtor in town to let us have the grungiest, nastiest property they had available; as long as it had a roof, we figured we could make it work,” Larkin said, laughing. “Shawn and Joe set up a walkthrough at the old restaurant…and while it was definitely smelly, it had great visibility. So we slapped a coat of white paint over the bugs and grease, built six workbenches, and hung out a sign with a logo my brother designed, and we were ready for business.”
By Bentley Murdock
Over the years, mainstream media has perpetually engaged in a misleading dance, showcasing the classic four nutritional and dietary hot-buttons: fat, carbs, salt, and sugar. These four topics invariably come back into view every few years, being confidently labeled as entirely guilty or entirely innocent, depending largely upon which industry is willing to pay the most. Slanted studies will always be funded by the very companies who stand to gain the most by peddling their purchased results, with dozens of scientists and doctors ready to leverage their perceived credibility in the lobby volley. And then there’s the largely uninformed consumer, trying desperately to keep up with their own exhaustive research, all while selective, phenomenally informative studies and research findings are being intentionally kept from public awareness. (These studies can be found by visiting NutritionFacts.org.)
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As apocalyptically doomsday-ish as this all sounds, the entirety of the power to evade all of that devastation, disease, and death rests firmly in the hearts, hands, and minds of people just like you and me. We each get to choose what we put in and on our bodies, believe it or not. And honestly, that’s where the real fun work begins. We get to literally “vote” with our dollars every single day,
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The same caliber of corporations, lobbyists, doctors, and scientists who invested hundreds of millions of dollars into convincing the world that cigarettes were not addictive— but were, in fact, innocent, harmless, and even medicinal—are yet again hard at work today, defending the over-consumption of two primary culprits behind the majority of chronic disease in America: saturated fat and refined sugar.
As most of us know all too well by now, the overconsumption of saturated fat (also known as low-density lipoprotein or LDL cholesterol) is the leading cause of obesity and is characteristically linked to the majority of cardiovascular and circulatory issues of all kinds, including heart diseases, heart attacks, and strokes. Add that to the chemical and heavy metal cocktails being peddled daily to Americans of literally every age through fast “food,” candy, genetically modified organisms, pesticides, and even synthetic injectables of the most alarming sort. It all begs to answer dozens of questions about why chronic disease, neurological disorders, miscarriages, and all-cause mortality rates are currently skyrocketing worldwide.
About the Author Bentley Murdock is a wholistic family lifestyle wellness coach, certified wholistic nutritionist, disease reversal specialist, nutritional phlebotomist, and #1 best-selling author. With over twenty years of experience coaching families toward wholistic lifestyle wellness, his multi-faceted approach considers all angles of healing, from plant-sourced nutrition and desire-based re-creation to mental health, emotional harmony, and relational peace. As owners and founders of Custom Coaching (family lifestyle wellness) and Mama First Birth Co. (assisted home birth), Bentley and his wife, Michelle, guide local families through every chapter and season of family life, from assisted home birth and present parenting to passion-directed learning, intentional living, and disease prevention. For more information, send an email to Aloha@HealisticVitality.com.
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Ever notice that the recommended daily values list on your packaged food’s nutrition labels does not (and likely will never) state a recommended daily value for sugar intake? This is most certainly by intentional design. Did you know that the average annual consumption of refined sugar per “small child” in America is well over 200 pounds (220 to be exact)? Where might that lead us in guessing the annual average consumption of synthetic and artificial colors and other toxic ingredient levels per small child? If knowledge is power (and it most certainly is), many of us are still choosing to intentionally spoonfeed our children well over two hundred pounds of powerlessness every single year, inevitably exposing them to chronic diseases, neurological issues, and medical complications of every kind. Remember, the power is in your hands. Your lifestyle choices can be shifted and turned around relatively easily with sustainable baby steps—if you want it to be. Life can still be deliciously sweet, fulfilling, satiating, rewarding, and healthful—if you choose it to be. And as we lean more and more in the direction of perpetual wellness, we find that Mother Nature has always had the answers we desperately seek, and Hippocrates had a great handle on many of those answers long ago when he penned, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”
Cognitive dissonance is an inevitable chapter you must be willing to navigate, especially when you begin hearing questions and feeling resistance from those you love and trust. And when those questions and rebuttals arrive (trust me, they will), go inward with it all and consult with the only individual who actually has to live with the physical outcomes and full repercussions of your actions…you! Check in with yourself and consult with your gut. You may even choose to take it to prayer and touch base with your Maker (the One who knows you more fully and more completely than anyone else)…food for thought.
For customizable guidance and coaching on your journey as you intentionally parent and nourish your family, reach out to us by sending an email to Aloha@HealisticVitality.com.
speaking (without words) so loudly that even the biggest and most intentionally monopolized and politicized corporations can hear us as clearly as their bankruptcy red-phones ringing. We get to research good, better, and best options, choosing intentionally to purchase what we know actually promotes healing in the body. We get to choose to educate our children at home, teaching them how to pack a delicious and nutritious lunch that actually nourishes their precious, irreplaceable immune systems.
Carol is torn; she feels a great deal of pressure to care for Amelia, yet she can’t let “caregiving” be the sole purpose of her life. With the holidays approaching, looking into senior living seems even more daunting than usual. When looking into senior living for a loved one this season, consider these tips:
Whatcommunity.does your ideal retirement lifestyle look like? For Carol, her ideal retirement looks like European vacations and road trips in her newly renovated motorhome. It looks like spending the summer in Idaho with her children and new grandbaby. It looks like doing all of the things she’s wanted to do by staying physically and mentally active. However, Carol’s reality looks like the opposite of her retirement dreams. After months of worrying about her mother living alone in her own home, Carol recently decided to move Amelia in with her. Amelia, diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease, had started to struggle with the daily tasks of cooking and keeping her home clean, and she had been experiencing short-term memory loss. As the only child among her siblings who lived close to Amelia, Carol found the role of caregiver landing solely on her shoulders. According to Aging Care, the average duration of caregiving can last 4.5 years, and 29 percent of caregivers have been in this role for five years or longer. While Carol feels it’s important to care for her mother, she also knows that she is neglecting other areas of her life, such as her friendships and her financial well-being. She also fears missing out on her new grandbaby’s milestones.
About the Author Emily Havens is the Executive Community Relations Director for Ovation Sienna Hills. Prior to developing her marketing career, Emily spent three years at The Spectrum and Daily News as a local journalist. Emily has garnered several awards from the Associated Press, Utah Press Association, and Nevada Press Association. In addition to her contributions to journalism and the digital marketing world, Emily is also a local nonprofit chapter president.
By Emily Havens, Director of Sales and Marketing, Ovation Sienna Hills
1. Make calls and ask questions before taking on-site tours. Save time and frustration by calling senior living communities and asking key questions before scheduling a visit. Some important initial questions include pricing, levels of care, nursing access, and size of apartment homes.
2. Don’t prolong the inevitable. It might initially sound great to wait until the new year to help your parents move into senior living, but It’s very easy for a few months to turn into a year. Putting off the decision may not only increase dread for your loved one, it could also cost a spot at your favorite community.
Should I Move My Parents into Senior Living Before or after the Holidays?
3. Seek outside support. Say “yes” as often as you can when others offer to help. Share your feelings with a counselor, another family member, a support group, or another caregiver in a similar situation. Remember, you are not alone! If you would like to talk with a representative from Ovation Sienna Hills about enhancing your life, please call (435) 429-0000, go to their website at www.ovationsiennahills.com, or visit their community on the corner of Washington Parkway and Telegraph Street at 1525 E. Ovation Place in Washington, Utah, 84780.
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Carol, a school teacher eager to reach retirement and celebrate being a new grandmother, is preparing for two major life changes: retirement and looking to place her mother, Amelia, into a senior living
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Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital is proud to invite Washington County residents to attend the LiVe Well Health Fair on September 17 from 6:00–9:00 p.m. at the St. George Regional Health and Performance Center.
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After two years of limiting public events held at the hospital, the celebration will welcome all members of the community to receive a variety of health services, including flu shots, cholesterol testing, hearing and balance testing, and many more health services provided by the hospital and local not-for-profit health organizations.
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Along with the health fair, a National Dance Day celebration will be held in the parking lot of the Health and Performance Center at the same time. The Keil Krew and St. George Regional Hospital invite the public and dancers of all ages to enjoy the energy and benefits of dance. Local dance instructors will lead the crowd in dance routines to encourage families and friends to live well and stay fit through dance.
The St. George Regional Health and Performance Center is located at 652 South Medical Center Drive in St. George, Utah. For more information about the LiVe Well Health Fair, National Dance Day, or the Surgery Center ribbon-cutting, please call 435-251-2159 or email communityfeedback@imail.org. To kick off the festivities, a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the front entrance of the building to celebrate the new Intermountain Surgery Center–St. George. This new surgery center, located on the second floor of the Health and Performance Center, will focus on orthopedic, spine, and urology procedures that will allow for greater efficiencies, high quality surgical outcomes, and lower costs for consumers.
“I’m excited to work in a facility that will be streamlined with the latest technology and designed for specific surgeries,” said Dr. Jordan Ash, anesthesiologist and medical director for the surgery center. “This will also help lower the cost for some of our most common orthopedic surgeries.”
The ribbon-cutting celebrates the final completion of construction for the center, which has been operational in a limited way since June. Attendees may visit the new center and enjoy other health fair offerings as well.
Come discover for yourself why we are able to help so many get well, stay well, and live well !
“Our main goal of hosting a health fair is to conveniently provide a variety of health services in one location,” said Laura Murdock, the coordinator for the combined events. “We want anyone and everyone, no matter their age or physical capacity, to attend and learn more about their health.”
Call or email to find out how we can help. 435-251-3793 | dx-wellness@imail.org
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No matter what your age or fitness level is, the St. George LiVe Well Center has a program to help you live the healthiest life possible . Our services focus on improving health and wellness through:
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We also focus on helping athletes, at every level, perform at their best with sports medicine specialists and our sports performance labs, now including golf fitness programs.
• Physical Activity • Good Nutrition • Better Sleep • Managing Stress
Many services and consultations will be free to the public, and it is a great opportunity for lower income families to take advantage of the variety of health offerings.
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About the Author Mountain bike veteran, amateur filmmaker, and lover of long rides, Jay Bartlett has been riding trails in Southern Utah for over thirty years. Jay has over a decade of experience as a bike mechanic at St. George’s oldest bike shop, Bicycles Unlimited.
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Once you’ve broken away from your comfort trail (don’t worry, you can still visit) and you’ve taken an adventure of your own, from there, confidence rises, and maybe the adventures become bigger. You ride further; you enter endurance races; you trek around the world. Or maybe that first adventure was a bit much—perhaps you took it a bit too far beyond your borders. Not to worry. Not all adventures have to be life and death (although those do make for great stories!). Most just have to broaden your horizons a bit. You had an adventure! You shook things up. I’m pretty sure adventures wouldn’t be such a big deal if they were always easy. So, pull up a map and plot out a new path or trail. Or you can travel. There’s a multitude of options for road or mountain biking all over this great big world. Really though, any road or trail you’re not familiar with is just primed to turn into an adventure. All you have to do is turn the pedals and see where you end up.
And mountain bikers, have you been riding the same trail over and over the last few months? Sure, it’s conveniently located. You know how long it takes, so it’s easy to fit into your schedule, and it’s fun. Yeah, I get it. For instance, I have ridden the Green Valley Loop perhaps a thousand times over my riding career. It’s always fun, but there was a time I got the feeling that this trail was pretty much all I was riding. One day when I got to the top of the trail, I looked into the distance and thought, “I might be able to ride all the way to the trails in Santa Clara.” It seemed daunting to step outside my “comfort” trail, but once I set out to do it, I discovered that not only could I ride “all the way there,” but the adventure hit a reset in my mind of what I was capable of on a bike, with the added bonus of introducing me to this twentymile lollipop route that has become one of my favorite rides.
Do you like to ride bikes? Sure, we all do! Well, those of us “in the know” do, anyway. Wink! You know how it goes: you hop on your trusty steed and pedal off on a ride like any other. Maybe it’s to your favorite trail (the old stand-by) or maybe you just take a quiet ride around the neighborhood because that’s what you’re comfortable with. And really, that’s great! You’re getting out. You’re getting exercise. You’re doing something fun. No one can fault you for that. But when was the last time you went on an adventure? What is beyond your neighborhood? “Of course, I’ve been out of my neighborhood, you twit!” I hear you shouting at the inanimate object that is this magazine. But when you venture out on a bike, the city can become an adventure. Have you ever tried to ride from one end of the city to the other—say, from Bloomington to Washington? There are paved paths that will do just that (and much more). All you have to do is start exploring. Venture out a little farther and see where you might end up.
A crucial safety net for the patients of health centers that provide care for large numbers of low-income and underinsured populations, the program helps ensure access to lifesaving medications at affordable prices. Here in southwestern Utah, Family Healthcare and other organizations are qualified to extend 340B drug pricing to patients.
By Lori Wright, CEO, Family Healthcare
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What Is the 340B Drug Pricing Program and How Does It Help?
Lori serves on a variety of committees across the state and throughout Washington and Iron Counties, including the St. George Area Chamber Board of Governors, Dixie Tech Pharmacy Tech Advisory Committee, and Association of Community Health Center’s Board. She also serves as co-chair of the AUCH Health Center Control Network. She is a Certified Medical Practice Executive by the American College of Medical Practice Executives and has received a BS in Community/Public Health and a Master of Public Administration from the Marriott School of Management.
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About the Author Lori Wright is the CEO of Family Healthcare. With more than twenty-five years of experience in community health, she is passionate about developing equity, where everyone is able to access high quality integrated primary health care. Family Healthcare’s mission is Making Lives Better, and as CEO, Lori’s efforts are focused on improving the overall health of patients and the communities that Family Healthcare serves.
Recent patient stories illustrate the value and importance of this critical program.
Sue* has type 2 diabetes. For years, she struggled to afford diabetes medications that were $2,000 per month. After becoming a Family Healthcare patient and qualifying for 340B drug pricing, her diabetes medications now cost $50 every three months.
Jodi*, a single mother who works in the service sector and needs a life sustaining prescription medication, was able to stop skipping meals to afford her medication when, as a Family Healthcare patient, she qualified for the 340B drug pricing program, reducing her monthly medication cost from $200 to $20.
Drug manufacturers participating in Medicaid agree to provide outpatient medications to eligible entities, such as hospitals and community health centers, at significantly reduced prices.
On August 22, 2022, Family Healthcare will open the doors of a beautiful, new two-level clinic at 2276 E. Riverside Drive in Saint George, Utah. Patients will have access to affordable, high-quality medical, behavioral, and dental care in a comfortable and welcoming setting. They will be able to pick up their 340B prescription medications on site directly after their provider visit without having to make an extra stop on the way home. It doesn’t get better than this for patients who need a hand up and those of us who compassionately serve them.
Thanks to the 340B drug pricing program and the support from drug manufacturers, this help for the economically fragile and uninsured has a positive, life-saving impact for patients, their families, and the whole community.
Created by Congress in 1992 with no cost to taxpayers, the 340B drug pricing program is one of the most effective health care programs in America today.
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Athletes spend many hours of dedicated practice in order to achieve their goals. They engage in intense training to produce overload that will result in increased performance, thus helping them chase those dreams of success. However, a combination of excessive overloading and inadequate recovery can result in the complete opposite: a feeling of fatigue, a decrease in performance, and an increase of injuries, all of which can be signs of overtraining.
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Overtraining (OT) is an accumulation of training and nontraining stress that results in a long term (several weeks to months) diminish in performance with or without psychological and physiological symptoms and signs of maladaptation in which performance capacity is affected.
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In a recent study, Overtraining in Sports, Richard B. Kreider and co-workers first defined overreaching and overtraining as follows: Overreaching (OR) is an accumulation of training and nontraining stress that results in a short term (several days to several weeks) diminish in performance with or without psychological and physiological symptoms and signs of maladaptation in which performance capacity is affected.
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Typical symptoms of overreaching in trained endurance athletes included reduced performance and high perceived fatigue; decreased heart rate values at all intensities, including at exhaustion; higher prevalence of infections, usually upper respiratory; and disturbed sleep quality and mood. Early warning signs show that the brain knows before the body. How prevalent are overreaching and overtraining? One study showed that the risk of OR/OT was reported for endurance athletes at approximately 10 percent. And because the risk of OR/OT becomes compounded over the life of an athlete’s career, the study demonstrated the risk of OR/OT for elite female runners at 60 percent and elite male athletes at 64 percent with one
Overtraining Syndrome (OTS): The results of overtraining, a long-term fall in performance capacity, and RPE (rating of perceived exertion) and fatigue increased and energy and mood Essentially,decreased.the difference between overtraining and overreaching is the amount of time of recovery needed to restore performance and degree of impairment and stress, both physiologically and psychologically.
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If you are trying to overcome an injury or would like to enhance your performance, call Intermountain Sports Performance to learn more about our Performance Running Program and HighPerformance Aging Programs at (435) 251-2256.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms or are feeling defeated in your pursuit to chase your dreams of endurance sports, we can offer some evidence-based methodologies. A Vo2 max would be a good place to start. Call the LiVe Well Center today to schedule an appointment at (435) 251-3793.
tissuecreateCells organscreatesTissue systemsorgancreateOrgans functionsandstructureprovidesystemsOrganbodily 32 www.sghealthandwellnessmagazine.com How Can IV Nutrient Therapy Benefit Me? There are many benefits to doing IV nutrient therapy. They include: • Higher energy levels • Boosted immune support • Hydration • Improved depression/anxiety • Muscle recovery • Increased athletic endurance • Anti-aging • Improved hair, skin, and nail health • Reduced inflammationsystemic • Accelerated wound healing • Accelerated post-surgical recovery • Increased mental clarity There are also many diagnoses and conditions that would benefit from nutritional IV therapy, such as: • Chronic fatigue • Mood dysfunctions • Illness (recurrent, active, or preventative) • Gastroenteritis • Bowel disorders (Crohn’s, IBS, malabsorption) • Gastric surgeries • Autoimmune disorders • Vitamin deficiency • Migraines
This line of therapy has many options and can be customized to fit the individual’s needs. At Level Up IV, we offer seventeen different infusions. Depending on your end goal, they vary in the types of vitamins, nutrients, electrolytes, amino acids, and antioxidants provided.
About the Author Stefany Hunt is a registered nurse and entrepreneur. She has been a critical care nurse working in the ICU and ER for over twelve years. Stefany is the owner of Level Up IV, which was started during the pandemic to offer mobile medical services to the community. Her passion as a nurse is helping people find alternative medical solutions in conjunction with western approaches to optimize their overall health.
I would like to start this article with the general recognition of how truly remarkable our bodies are! The following basic diagram may elevate your appreciation for the complexity of your physical body and help you understand how the body is structurally built, starting with the cells.
Commonly Asked Questions about IV Nutrient Therapy
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IV stands for “intravenous,” meaning inside the vein. This relatively quick procedure requires a qualified healthcare professional to insert a small catheter into the vein for the delivery of nutrients directly to the bloodstream. This method of nutrient delivery has 100 percent bioavailability because it bypasses the gastrointestinal system and is delivered directly to the bloodstream.
What Type of Nutrients Are Used During Therapy?
As the body undergoes illness, age, poor diet, stress, and harmful environmental exposures to toxins, it can become “unwell,” leading to the development of dysfunction in the cells, tissues, organs, and systems. What I have grown to love about IV nutrient therapy is that it takes us back to the basics of cellular nutrition, which is often overlooked. When our cells are given the correct nutrients, they can adequately perform their designated function, leaving us to feel optimally better. Therefore, most people feel almost immediate results with IV nutrient therapy.
What Is IV Nutrient Therapy?
By Stefany Hunt, RN/BSN, Owner and Lead Nurse for Level Up IV you are interested in learning more about IV vitamin and nutrient therapy or have additional questions, you can reach out to Level Up IV by calling (435) 233-6050, or visit our website at https://levelupiv.com.
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How Often Can I Do IV Nutrient Therapy and How Long Does It Last?
These are the two most asked questions about IV therapy. If you are generally healthy and looking to maintain your health, you may only need one infusion every four to six weeks or as needed. If you are suffering with multiple ailments, a higher frequency of infusions to fit your needs may be recommended.
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“Being a patient can bring uncertainty, and having a health care team that individualizes patient care with expert evaluation, strong communication, and appropriate follow-up makes a difference,” Allen said. “Excellent patient care is at the heart of what we’re trying to accomplish at Vista Neurology.”
Southern Utah’s desert climate and surrounding red rock landscapes feel like home for Allen, who grew up in Mesa, Arizona. Several of his relatives settled in the St. George area while he was away for medical school and residency training.
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Vista Healthcare offers an exciting new view on medical care in southern Utah. Along with neurology, available specialties include endocrinology, rheumatology, pain management, spine care, physical therapy, chiropractic care, primary care, and sports medicine. Services are located in the Vista Medical Center located at 2891 East Mall Drive in St. George, Utah.
Allen attended medical school at St. George’s University in Grenada. Shortly after moving to the Caribbean, his daughter started having seizures. The excellent care she received from a neurologist changed her outcome and inspired Allen to start pursuing neurology as a career path.
The newest member of the neurology team is Dr. Shawn Allen, who began accepting patients in early August.
As part of Vista Healthcare Neurology, Allen will evaluate and address general neurologic conditions, including headache, stroke, neuropathy, seizures, tremor (including Parkinson’s disease), and dementia. Beyond general neurology, his specialized training allows him to treat such conditions as myasthenia gravis, ALS, and muscular dystrophy along with performing EMG and nerve conduction studies to help diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy, radiculopathy, and muscle disease.
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Vista Healthcare recognizes the needs of the growing community and understands that many patients currently face extended wait times to see specialists to help manage their medical care. The group seeks to provide improved access to specialty care resources for patients across southern Utah and surrounding areas. Give Vista Healthcare a call today at 435-215-0257 or visit their website at www.vista-hc.com.
Outside of practicing medicine, Allen loves spending time outdoors with his kids and coaching youth sports. He also enjoys hiking, camping, golf, mountain biking, and watersports, which makes southern Utah the perfect playground.
“This all made the decision to move here an easy one, and I’m convinced it will be a great fit for our family,” he said.
Allen said he was drawn to Vista Healthcare because of the individuals who work there. The highly motivated, productive and innovative providers and clinic staff were apparent from the start.
When you’re facing a potentially serious neurological diagnosis, experi ence and expertise matter.
As part of its expanding specialty care platform, Vista Healthcare offers worldclass neurology services to southern Utah patients living with a broad spectrum of neurological disorders.
Over the past ten years, Allen and his family have lived on a Caribbean island, the East Coast, the West Coast, and in the Midwest. They’ve enjoyed exploring diverse environments together, but he said the time has come to put down roots and raise their kids with a lasting sense of community.
“After seeing many different health care systems in the last ten years, including the strengths from each environment, it was obvious Vista has a great team with efficient systems in place,” he added. “I’m looking forward to watching the clinic continue to grow.”
After graduating from medical school, Allen completed a yearlong internship at the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix followed by residency training in adult neurology at the University of Wisconsin. He developed a passion for learning about neuromuscular conditions early in his training, which led him to complete a fellowship in neuromuscular medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles.
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When it comes to the effects that the time changes have on obesity and metabolic syndrome, the studies are a mixed bag. In the fall, diminished sun exposure causes serotonin levels to drop. Thus, mood can change, and the incidences of depression rise. Additionally, activity levels typically decrease during the fall and winter, and this can lead to weight gain.
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An hour may not seem like a big deal, but studies show that messing with the body’s internal clock twice a year does affect health. Fortunately, “falling back” to standard time is relatively benign. And while the negative effects are few, the positive effects are worth a close look. Consider the following studies:
Sleep homeostasis is thrown off with this disruption of the circadian rhythm. This hormonal imbalance can lead to insomnia when the prolonged sunlight delays the production and release of melatonin. Melatonin promotes drowsiness, and because there is less exposure to sunlight in the evening with standard time, there is more melatonin and better sleep.
About the Author Dr. Coleen Andruss practiced as an internist for ten years and has specialized in weight management for twenty-six years. She and her staff have personally experienced weight management issues and have a compassionate understanding of patients in the Healthy Lifestyles program. Dr. Andruss’s internal medicine background helps her to see underlying medical problems when formulating individual plans that work.
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It’s that time of year when once again we go back to standard time. Which time of year do you like better? Most people would like to eliminate the time change altogether due to inconvenience. However, there are other implications that should be considered.
• A study by the American Heart Association showed that the Tuesday following the change to standard time in the fall, there was a 21 percent reduction in the number of heart attacks, and the Monday following the change to daylight saving time in the spring, there was a 24 percent increase in daily heart attack counts.
When your internal clock is out of sync with the sun’s clock, you may feel tired in the morning and awake in the evening.
Sunlight is critical for circadian rhythm, which is set by the timing and amount of bright light exposure a person gets during the day.
• A study done at the University of Colorado demonstrated that during standard time in the fall, when we move the clocks back to gain an hour of sleep, the number of car accidents decreased by approximately 6 percent due to improvements in cognitive ability, alertness, and reaction time.
• Statistics published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine concluded that the extra hour of sleep gained at the onset of standard time caused a decrease in stress hormones. Even more important was the finding that the number of heart attacks decreased in the fall and winter when compared to the number of heart attacks in the spring and summer.
On the flip side, moving that time clock and gaining an extra hour of daylight in the spring can cause difficulties with eating habits: you may get hungrier and become more irritable an hour earlier, and eating later than you are used to can result in overeating since hunger is driven by hormones. Therefore, the risk of weight gain leading to obesity and metabolic syndrome is higher in the spring and less likely during standard time.
Germany was the first nation to fully adopt daylight saving time as an energy saving measure during World Wars I and II and during the energy crisis of the ‘70s. Currently, we have only four months of standard time, but we have eight months of daylight saving time. Legislators are looking at a permanent time change. Unfortunately, it leans in favor of daylight saving time instead of standard time. From a health standpoint, this is not in our favor. Standard time most closely approximates natural light with the sun directly overhead at noon.
• The American Academy of Neurology demonstrated that there was an 8 percent overall decrease in ischemic strokes during standard Interestingly,time.there are fewer human errors when we get more sleep. Studies show the risk of adverse medical events related to human error is 18 percent less in the fall. Productivity is higher after that extra hour of sleep as demonstrated by studies that indicate a decrease in non-work web browsing during standard time versus daylight saving time.
During daylight saving time, your body is exposed to less morning light and more evening light. Morning light wakes us up and improves alertness; it is necessary to set our natural rhythms.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has called for an end to daylight saving time because of its negative impact on health. Physicians have even testified at congressional hearings about the need to stay with standard time, citing the research that demonstrates its many benefits. So gear up to go back to standard time. Sweet dreams! St. George Health & Wellness 2022
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Enjoy the beautiful fall weather, and if you have an extra minute on your hands, think about helping someone: send a text message to a friend you have been thinking about, assist your neighbor by lifting something heavy into their car, or if you’re really feeling gracious, let someone else go first when you’re in a line, on the road, or out to eat. It’s the small and simple things that enhance that southern Utah community feeling. It is what brought my husband and I here! Thanks for being amazing.
A strong sense of community is such an integral part of our beautiful area. The hometown feeling visitors experience when coming to this region seems to appeal to their hearts, and many choose to move to southern Utah. We are currently experiencing an influx of new residents from far and wide, bringing with it an enhancing depth to our rich Dixie culture. Diversity opens doors for new experiences and growth in so many aspects of our lives. Cultural recognition through art, music, dance, and tradition adds a new perspective to our pioneer heritage. In my profession, we have the opportunity to embrace many different aspects of life as we observe families honoring their loved ones who have passed in a variety of ways. We all come from different backgrounds with different needs. It is my hope that we strive to reach out to one another with kindness and compassion. Kind words have somehow become a rarity these days. I love the concept of watching out for one another. Small acts of kindness can do so much to heal and comfort those in need.
Is it just me or was it one hot summer? Admittedly, I will not miss the long lazy days, seeking the next spot of shade when I was required to be outside, the car door handles too hot to hold, or the blazing steering wheel I was forced to drive with two fingers. Southern Utahns are awesome. We take the heat and keep on ticking! Now that the temps have begun to subside and we begin to venture outside in the morning, there is a subtle hint of fall in the air. This is that magical time of year when windows open, dinner is something you can cook in the oven again, and evening walks become something to look forward to. My favorite part of fall—beside the spectacular colors and hiking—is being outside while visiting with friends and neighbors.
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About the Author Connie enjoys working with local Hospice Groups and Veterans Associations. The military is very close to her heart, with her father being a Pearl Harbor Survivor, and her sweetheart retired Navy. Helping support local hospice groups is very rewarding for Connie, and she feels being a part of the Spilsbury team is an awesome opportunity. She is the mother of seven daughters and nineteen grandchildren, who are “the joy of her heart”. She loves being of assistance to those in our community who do so much for each of us.
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I live in a neighborhood where everyone watches out for one another and where needs are addressed sometimes before you even realize you have a need. My sweetheart and I were scheduled to transport a sweet lady to Salt Lake City for burial early one Friday morning. In the process of hurrying to get ready for the journey and in all my graceful glory, I tripped, landed on my shoulder, and managed to sustain a fracture that required hospitalization. Our incredibly selfless neighbor came to the rescue at 5:45 a.m., drove me to the hospital, and stayed by my side for ten hours as my sweet husband made the journey north. The next morning when we opened our blinds, much to our surprise, we saw that our front yard had been mowed. My hubby was so grateful to have that task off his plate as he took on the chore of caring for his wife.
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According to survey data from Kryuus, consumers consider “insurance accepted’’ the most important factor when selecting a provider, with three out of four rating it as extremely important.
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Whether you have just moved to a new area, are unsatisfied with your current provider, or are looking for your first doctor, choosing the right healthcare partner is an important step for you and your family. Here’s what research has found matters most to patients in their search:
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Revere Health believes insurance shouldn’t be a barrier to care, which is why we accept all major insurances including SelectHealth. This simplifies the patient experience so our patients can focus on what matters most: their health.
Once you have the insurance matter figured out, you want to make sure the provider is fully qualified to treat your medical issues, simple or complex. Data from Baystate Health indicates “clinical expertise on my condition” is the second most important selection criterion after Revereinsurance.Healthis well positioned to treat a variety of medical conditions at every stage of life thanks to our wide range of more than thirty specialties. We offer diagnostic services, primary care for the entire family, and specialty medicine for more complex conditions.
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As a general principle, Revere Health strives to protect patients from unnecessary spending (ER visits, brand-name medications, duplicative services, etc.) and practices coordinated, patientcentric care across all specialties. Whatever you are looking for in your next healthcare partner, we’re confident you’ll find it at Revere Health. Visit www.reverehealth.com to learn more.
• Website. Research overwhelmingly shows that patients usually begin their search online before ever picking up the phone to make an appointment. Patients look for degrees, certifications, ratings, and reviews to evaluate potential providers.
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With this app, patients can securely message their provider, access their medical records/lab results, refill prescriptions, and remotely manage most aspects of their health.
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At www.reverehealth.com, you’ll find all of the above and more as you search for your next doctor. You’ll be able to see at a glance if providers are accepting new patients, what services they offer, and how to contact their offices.
We also offer an online patient portal called FollowMyHealth.
The convenience factor encompasses multiple aspects of care, such as: • Location. No one likes to travel far for a doctor’s appointment; you want your healthcare provider to be close by in case of emergency. Revere Health has convenient locations in the St. George area to provide quality care close to home.
As an example, Revere Health Imaging offers high-quality imaging services that cost patients an average of 35–40 percent less than if they were to receive the same services, such as an MRI scan, in a hospital setting. They also offer flexible payment plans and discounts for patients who pay entirely out of pocket.
Our St. George multi-specialty campus, located at 2825 East Mall Drive, brings together primary care, urgent care, imaging, diagnostic testing, and a variety of specialty services under one roof for a more comprehensive and convenient patient experience.
virtual telehealth appointments for a wide range of conditions, such as allergies, eye infections, minor skin problems, urinary concerns, and more. Our behavioral health department also offers telehealth options, providing greater access to care for patients who can’t wait weeks to see a therapist in-office amid scheduling logjams.
According to a VisitPay survey, 41 percent of adults said rising costs would strongly influence their decision or ability to seek medical care. Those not influenced tended to be older Americans covered by Medicare. Revere Health practices value-based care, a model in which our providers are incentivized to improve health outcomes, reduce costs, and increase patient satisfaction. This is in contrast to the traditional fee-for-service model.
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Apple Pie and Carrot Smoothie
As summer draws to a close and the temperatures begin to cool, it signals one of my favorite times of the year: the fall harvest, when there is truly a bounty of fruits and vegetables! Eating anti-inflammatory foods free of gluten, dairy, and lectins is the healthiest option to feel your best at any time of the year! Choosing foods that are in season is your most beneficial option, so shop at your local farmers markets or health food stores where you’ll find fruits and vegetables that are juicier, bigger, cheaper, and packed with nutrition.
1/4 cup of carrots, shredded 1 cup of coconut milk 1 scoop of vanilla protein or collagen powder (optional) 2 bananas, chopped and frozen 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon cloves 1 teaspoon of honey (optional) Blend until smooth. Garnish with vanilla bean powder, if desired. Enjoy! To learn more about Anodyne’s patient-centric, integrated, collaborative approach to nutrition and pain management, visit https://anodynepain.com.
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Use the greens in a salad or pair beets with fresh cucumber or citrus to bring out its organic flavor. Cranberries and pomegranates are great when paired with meats like turkey or chicken.
Dark foods like beets, cranberries, or pomegranates contain great phytochemicals that help fight several diseases. They also contain fiber and vitamin C and have a similar amount of iron, calcium, and vitamin B3. It may seem unusual, but you can eat the whole beet!
By Kendra Eisenbraun, INHC St. George Health & Wellness
At Anodyne Pain & Wellness Solutions, we encourage our patients to make the best food choices for their bodies. Making meals and snacks using a combination of nutrient-dense fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices is a great strategy for maximizing the amount of nutrients you take in. We also suggest making smoothies! Smoothies are great for a quick breakfast or a healthy snack. Try out this fall favorite. It is a glutenfree, dairy-free, lectin-free smoothie to help energize your body, prevent inflammation, and lower blood sugar levels.
About the Author Kendra Eisenbraun earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Colorado Mesa University and is a Certified Health Coach and an Integrated Nutrition Health Coach at Anodyne Pain and Wellness Solutions in St. George, Utah. Kendra’s mission is to play an imperative role in improving the health and happiness of patients by guiding them through lifestyle changes, providing nutrition education, and holding them accountable. She wants to help create a supportive space where she can emphasize wellness beyond just the plate and help patients achieve fitness goals, build better relationships, develop healthy habits, and find a work/life balance.
Foods that are in season from mid to late summer and early fall include acorn squash, apples, beets, brussels sprouts, butternut squash, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cranberry, fennel, figs, grapes, kale, leeks, mushrooms, parsnips, pears, persimmons, pomegranates, pumpkin, radishes, sweet potato, beans, broccoli, cantaloupe, and cucumbers! What fall foods can you add to your plate? Pumpkin and carrots contain beta carotene and vitamin A, which is great for the skin and the eyes. These types of foods have a sweeter flavor and pair well with savory herbs like sage, thyme, basil, or curry. Making soups with one or more of these ingredients is a healthy option and a great comfort food as the weather cools down.
NeuroStar uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to target key areas of the brain that are underactive in people with depression. The NeuroStar TMS treatment coil emits magnetic pulses that may have a positive effect on these areas, improving the symptoms of depression. It is not ECT (electroconvulsive therapy). While the exact cause of depression is not known, the leading scientific theory is that it is caused by an imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, which are chemical messengers that send signals between brain cells.
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A big part of that process was, and still is, seeing a psychiatrist regularly. Throughout the first year and half of care, we tried different medication options, and even though some of them helped somewhat, the side effects were more uncomfortable than the benefits.
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Enter @neurostaradvancedtms, a noninvasive and nondrug depression treatment that helped me improve my day-to-day life. The treatments were easily done daily at my doctor’s office for about twenty minutes, and I could go about my day as normal and drive myself home since it didn’t affect my alertness afterwards. NeuroStar works at the source and reawakens areas of the brain that are inactive because of depression, creating new connections and helping with neuroplasticity.
Growing up in sports and being male, mental health was not at the top of conversations. “Toughen up” when things didn’t go well, “Expect greatness” when things did go well. Looking back, I now realize that my depression was always there—just unspoken of and unaddressed. Adding in the physically and mentally demanding state of being a professional athlete, my negative emotions and fear of being misunderstood led me to falsely believe I would be a burden to those around me. This conflicting mindset led me to attempting suicide. After surviving, I committed to getting the help and support I needed to live a more balanced life, mentally and emotionally.
TMS does not circulate in the blood throughout the body, so it does not have side effects like weight gain, sexual dysfunction, nausea, dry mouth, sedation, etc. The most common side effects reported during clinical trials were headache and scalp discomfort— generally mild to moderate—occurring less frequently after the first week of treatment.
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I was seven years old when I first came to terms with mortality. I still remember the moment my parents told me my grandfather had died. It jolted my little-boy heart. I don’t know if I cried, but I know my mom was crying, and I felt a sudden and deep sense of loss.
My mother’s parents lived all the way across the canyons of the Colorado Plateau in San Juan County. We visited there twice a year, making the long white journey across the snowcrusted desert at Christmastime and the even longer dusty red journey through the wavering hot air of summer. We would leave St. George before daylight in our fifties Ford Sedan and pull into the small town of Blanding well after dark, having crossed during that forever-day some of the most exalted landscape on earth. The windows in the high gables of grandma’s house glowed golden in the evening. Grandma and grandpa always shuffled out into the darkness to greet us.
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I remember their warm hugs before I went to bed. And the next morning, I especially remember how grandpa, who was already suffering from the ill health that would take his life, would beckon me into the living room where he was lying on the couch. He would sit up, take me in his arms, and groan as he lifted me onto his knobby knees and bounce me as if I were riding a galloping horse. Then, in a high-pitched sing-song voice, he would recite nursery rhymes, substituting my name in place of the traditional names in the rhymes.
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I remember standing next to grandpa on the magnificent silver span of the new Glen Canyon Bridge, five hundred feet above the rolling water of the Colorado River, and not believing him when he told me those little figures down there, no bigger in my eyes than the plastic army men in my toy box at home, were actually grown men working on a dam that would eventually stand as tall as the canyon. It would be a long time before I realized that my grandpa, as a young man, was one of the early cattle ranchers on Elk Mountain. Not long after he died, my uncle took me, along with all my cousins, to the old cabin at Peavine under the Bears Ears. We rode in the back of a cattle truck and made the full circle, coming home down the steep, switch-backed dugway and across the old winter range beneath Comb Ridge.
I wish I could have known grandpa better—wish I’d had the chance to talk to him in my adult years when I knew what questions to ask. But I was still a little boy on the day the news arrived that he’d died. And the next day, we were on that long drive across the Colorado Plateau, through Zion Canyon and down to Kanab and then clear on down into Arizona and back up again into Utah and through the enchanted slickrock kingdom of I have precious few memories of my grandfather Joseph Edward Nielson. The ones still filed in the recesses of my mind are treasures. He and grandma came to visit us in St. George once. He was ill then and spent most of the time on our couch in the living room. I remember sitting nearby on the floor as we watched one of the first manned space launches on the grainy, flickering black and white screen of our television set. I was restless because it took forever for those Mercury rockets to launch, but grandpa was enthralled by every moment, every image, every spoken word leading up to the final countdown. It would be years before I realized how significant it was to watch a rocket carrying an astronaut into space while sitting next to my grandfather, who grew up on horseback in the pioneer village of Bluff, Utah, and traveled by horse and wagon until well after he had grown and married and begun his family.
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Monument Valley and across the San Juan and up onto White Mesa and finally into Blanding where my grandfather’s tired and worn-out body lay in state.
What I remember most about seeing him lying there in the casket in grandma’s living room was the perfect stillness of his countenance and how, regardless of my innocent attempts to do it for him, he did not breathe. Then it hit me. What hit me caused
About the Author Lyman is the author of a dozen books intent on connecting landscape and story in the American Southwest. He is executive director of the Zion National Park Forever Project, and is past president of the national Public Lands Alliance. He’s been writing and publishing for more than 35 years, with several hundred magazine articles in publications ranging from Western Horseman to Northern Lights, and was the founding editor of St. George Magazine in 1983. He’s been recognized on several occasions with literary awards from the Utah Arts Council, and won the Wrangler Award from the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. He lives in Santa Clara, Utah, with his wife Debbie, and together they have 6 children and 18 grandchildren.
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I remember asking my parents where grandpa was. They told me he had gone to a beautiful place… the most beautiful place I could imagine. On the way home to St. George, we drove through Zion Canyon. I remember thinking how beautiful it was, and ever since, I’ve always thought of grandpa when I look up at those magnificent towers of stone.
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Karsen’s next steps will be getting her yoga instructor license and then getting a certificate for health and wellness coaching. “My main purpose is to provide a safe space for others and demonstrate unconditional love,” she said. “I plan to guide people through the challenges of life using the knowledge and experiences that have helped me overcome my fears.” St. George Health & Wellness 2022
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On the last day of the four-week class, Karsen bowed to her participants with a quiet “namaste” and a huge smile. “I have tears of joy from the gratitude and love I have for all of you,” she said.
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“When I step onto my yoga mat, it has nothing to do with getting sweaty and ripped but everything to do with staying in the present moment and connecting my mind and body through movement and stretching,” she said. “My yoga mat is a safe space for me to become aware of emotions that are hidden by the distractions of everyday life.” Karsen wanted to pay this realization forward to others, which she was able to offer through her Mind and Body Workshop.
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“I wanted to get a group of people together who may not know where to start and show them we’re all in this together,” Karsen said. “Everyone was amazing! Everyone gave their all. It was so fun.”
The Mind and Body Workshop was Karsen’s capstone internship, the finale of her educational journey as an exercise science major at Utah Tech. This opportunity elevated the health of campus staff while enhancing Karsen’s experience and preparing her for the next big step after graduation.
Through the COVID-19 pandemic, Karsen began to embrace a more holistic health mindset. She took a six-month break from the gym, and it afforded her just the reset she needed for real health. She also realized she wanted to focus more on her mental health, so she started journaling and bought a yoga mat.
While university students can expect to learn from their professors, Utah Tech University student Karsen Alexander recently turned these traditional tables, creating an eight-session Mind and Body Workshop for faculty and staff on campus.
The workshop included strength training, yoga, journaling, and information about holistic health practices. “The entire experience was amazing!” said Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students Ali Threet. “Karsen was very good at making everyone feel welcome, no matter their skill level.” Karsen said her vision was to help participants grow both mindfully and physically, to shed the old habits that no longer served them well while also creating new habits to elevate their overall health. “Fitness isn’t always something people like to do, so I wanted to make sure they realized exercise is about what feels right for you,” Karsen said. “The first step is just showing up for yourself.” When Karsen initially started her fitness journey, she focused exclusively on her physical health, but this took a toll on her emotionally. “My mindset was all or nothing. As soon as I dropped my expectations for what my body was supposed to look like, I saw the most progress. It was my mindset that was holding me back—not my physical body.”
About the Author Stacy Schmidt is the assistant director of public relations for Utah Tech University. Born and raised in Utah, Stacy earned a bachelor’s degree in communications at Weber State University and a master’s degree in southernstunningrockpaddlesheboard.asalumniUtahcurrentlyUtahstudiesinterdisciplinaryfromSouthernUniversity.StacyservesontheTechUniversityboardaswellthestaffassociationBeyondcampus,enjoysbiking,hiking,boarding,andclimbinginthesurroundingsofUtah. For more information about Utah Tech University, please visit utahtech.edu.
If the mind is so flexible, you may be wondering why on earth it’s so hard for you to stop habits you’ve acquired: snacking when you’re not hungry, over-reacting when you’re angry, bingewatching when you know you should be accomplishing, or feeling anxiety and shutting down when you wish you could be confident.
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Until about thirty years ago, the scientific community was widely convinced that after humans reached adulthood, the brain didn’t have much ability to change: the belief was that an addict would always have the brain of an addict, and a stroke victim with impaired function was unable to repair or heal their injured brain.
It wasn’t until recently that this thinking began to change when scientists observed neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to change) in adult lab rats and began to excitedly explore opportunities for brain change in humans. Today, research continues to prove that human beings are able to rewire their brains well into mature adulthood. This means that changing our behaviors—even overcoming lifelong habits—is more doable than we think.
By Erin Del Toro, Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist, ACHE
Have you ever heard the statistic that human beings can only access 10–15 percent of the brain? That statement is mostly true. During day-to-day operation, most of us only work with a small percentage of our minds: the conscious section of the mind.
The other 85–90 percent of the brain is run by the subconscious mind, and while we aren’t able to access it during our normal waking state, the treasure trove of power held in the subconscious part of the brain can be easily and naturally retrieved by allowing ourselves to relax into a deeper state of consciousness.
Today, research continues to prove that human beings are able to rewire their brains well into mature adulthood.This means that changing our behaviors—even over coming lifelong habits—is more doable than we think.
So if you’re thinking of trying hypnotherapy to access the power of your mind, what can you expect as you enter into the deeper states of consciousness during hypnotherapy? I look forward to discussing this and much more about the hypnotherapy process in the next issue of St. George Health & Wellness Magazine. If you’d like to know more now, please visit www.balancemodernhypnotherapy.com.
In hypnotherapy, we harness the power of the subconscious to change emotions, feelings, bad habits, addictions, and even physical symptoms stemming from emotional issues. I had one client recently who described what accessing the subconscious mind was like during hypnotherapy: “It’s like I’ve been looking at myself in a funhouse mirror all my life, and I’ve just been given a real mirror for the first time!”
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This can be particularly frustrating if your conscious goals keep running up against one of the previously-formed belief systems in the subconscious mind. In order to get on board with changing the program, the subconscious mind needs to be accessed and taught what the conscious mind would like it to do. However, the subconscious mind is a little trickier to get a hold of.
You may also wonder why you are unable to stop your mind from racing so that you can fall asleep at night or why you can’t seem to overcome an illness you know is emotionally driven when you’re so ready to be done with the old negative emotions.
The likely answer is that your conscious goals are at odds with your subconscious beliefs and programming. The subconscious part of your mind houses and stores everything that has ever happened to you. It banks experiences and emotions and then runs programs based off of those experiences. Your brain also controls involuntary processes like breathing, hormone production, and metabolism. As the programming from your stored experiences takes hold throughout
Erin Del Toro is an ACHE Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist and owner of Balanced Modern Hypnotherapy. She’s passionate about changing the effects of trauma, rewriting unwanted habits and behaviors, and helping others unlock the power of their true potential. Erin lives in St. George with her twin daughters and enjoys participating in the ninja warrior sport and playing in the beautiful outdoors of southern Utah.
As foreign—or even scary—as “relaxing into a deeper state of consciousness” may sound, those deeper states are experiences that our minds and bodies are familiar with as we go down to sleep every night and wake up every morning.
Most of us just don’t spend enough time in those states to know that we are actually familiar with them and that they, in fact, evoke very calm and peaceful experiences where we’re able to connect more easily with our deeper feelings, intuitions, and subconscious understandings.
When we think only with our conscious minds, it’s tempting to believe that we’ve tried to use every imaginable solution to solve our own problems, but when we access the power of our subconscious, we connect with the true powerhouse of our brains and bodies, the real head honcho running the deep subconscious programs that control what we consciously experience and act upon.
We help children, teens, and adults change everything from overeating to pornography addiction to difficulty concentrating to physical ailments caused by emotional trauma to bedwetting to low self-esteem to hundreds of other things. Essentially, if your mind is producing an issue, hypnotherapy can help you overcome it much more quickly than you’d be able to in your conscious thinking state. Amazingly, the subconscious portion of the brain is able to change behaviors at almost 400 times the rate of a conscious mind.
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the course of your childhood and adult years, your subconscious mind shapes your beliefs, your fears, your habits, your behaviors, the things you feel confident in, and the things you feel unsuccessful at.
When the face is needled with incredibly fine acupuncture needles, blood and Qi flow to the area, transporting nutrients to the cells and creating a positive microtrauma that activates the body’s wound healing response. This stimulates fibroblasts and promotes increased collagen/elastin production; improves facial color, muscle tone, and oxygen supply to the skin; and reduces or eliminates fine lines and wrinkles. It has the opposite action of Botox, which is to “freeze” the muscle; cosmetic facial acupuncture brings “life” back to the muscles, helps rejuvenate skin appearance, and delays signs of aging. Who doesn’t want to see a brighter, plumper, and more “alive” skin complexion?
Graceful Aging reflected on the face and neck with the presentation of wrinkles, sagging skin, puffiness under the eyes, dark circles, loss of muscle tone, decreased skin elasticity, hyperpigmentation, skin dryness, dullness, acne, or rosacea.
As a result, those disharmonies are
In the past decade, we have witnessed growth in evidence-based medicine and clinical sciences like never before. The anti-aging and skincare markets are expected to continue to grow exponentially each year. Facial services such as Botox, fillers, and plastic surgery are in high demand and becoming the most popular treatments for facial lines and wrinkles. However, there is another option, an effective one, that addresses these issues: facial cosmetic acupuncture.
By Yana Symonenko, LAc, Dipl.Ac, MSAC
Facial cosmetic acupuncture considers the disharmonies of Qi (lifeforce energy), organs, blood, and meridians to be the root causes of cosmetic-related complaints.
There is a growing demand to decrease signs of aging using holistic, natural processes that involve treatment of the physical body while recognizing the mindspirit connection to healing. Cosmetic facial acupuncture—used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years—has been a fantastic tool to link inner beauty and radiance with outer physical balance. Within the acupuncture profession, it is currently the third most popular specialty. This unique modality empowers and encourages people to reconsider how they think about beauty and aging, broadens self-awareness and self-acceptance, and jumpstarts inner and outer healing and transformation. As a preventative and healing treatment, it offers an alternative to cosmetic surgery and other invasive procedures (like botulinum toxin injections), takes an integrative approach to health, and addresses the individual’s totality to enhance both beauty and longevity while simultaneously promoting quality of life and youthful vigor.
What Is Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture?
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Many patients initially seek cosmetic facial acupuncture treatments for a superficial makeover. They want to iron out wrinkles while improving muscle tone, elasticity, and rapidly aging skin. Well-educated Chinese medicine practitioners help their patients to focus not only on their external appearance but also on the root causes of disharmony within their bodies and come up with precise treatment plans and lifestyle modifications and Unlikerecommendations.thequickfix of Botox and other chemical anti-wrinkle treatments, cosmetic facial acupuncture will require a series of treatments once or twice a week. During these treatments, most patients are pleasantly surprised to see not only facial rejuvenation but also improved sleep, regulated digestion and bowel movements, balanced emotional and hormonal state, reduced environmental allergic reactions, less physical pain, and happier mood.
The acupuncture appointment is also different from your typical doctor’s visit. It is usually one and a half hours of one-onone time with a licensed acupuncturist. Time with your acupuncturist will include a full holistic assessment along with a facial and body acupuncture treatment. An old Japanese saying suggests that “the face is a mirror of the heart.” You will likely see on your face the emotional reflection of your heart’s challenges: grief, anxiety, fear, and sadness. Points on the body will treat underlying patterns of disharmony, promoting emotional and spiritual healing, while local points on the face, head, and neck will address acute and chronic facial Thesymptoms.treatment may also include gua sha (Chinese medicine practice of scraping the skin with a special tool), facial cupping, moxibustion (Chinese medicine practice of burning mugwort leaves), acupressure, lymphatic facial massage, LED light therapy, the use of a microcurrent device, and exfoliators as well as a consultation on nutrition, herbs/supplements, and lifestyle recommendations.
About Authorthe Yana Symonenko, LAc, the owner cosmeticanandAcupunctureofhasinAcupunctureRocksofSantaClara,aMasterScienceinholdsadvancedfacial
acupuncture mentorship and training certificate from the Academy of Advanced Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture. She is thrilled to continue her education and obtain her Transitional Doctorate for Acupuncture in December 2022. Following the vision of an “East meets West” environment, she applies the best of traditional Chinese medicine to a firm foundation in allopathic medicine. She has a passion for helping others restore balance to their health, and with the help of acupuncture needles, touches their consciousness. In her free time, Yana loves to practice yoga and breathing techniques, attend kirtan, hike with her pups, study human anatomy and physiology, and dive deeper into understanding the relationships between Eastern and Western Medicine.
If you have more questions about the cannabis process, please reach out to the staff at Satori Health. Call us at 435669-4403, or visit stgeorgeketamine.com.
2. Find a qualified medical provider. A qualified medical provider (QMP) is a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant who has undergone specialized training in cannabis therapy. Hundreds of physicians in Utah are now able to recommend cannabis for their patients. You can search the state’s website or call Satori’s office, and we’ll help connect you with a provider near you. The first visit with a QMP must be conducted in person, but renewals can be done over telehealth.
5. Renew your card. To make sure you’re getting the most out of cannabis therapy, you need to renew your card with your QMP after six months and then yearly afterward. As a new cannabis patient, you’ll likely have many questions about cannabis use. Keep an eye out for cannabis events in the community so you can connect with people who have more personal experience with cannabis. Most QMPs aren’t cannabis patients themselves, so building camaraderie with other patients may be a way to learn more about the medicine. Usually the best teacher is experience.
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OBTAINING A MEDICAL CANNABIS CARD IN THE STATE OF UTAH
By Scott Allen, MD, Medical Director, Satori Health and Wellness Medical cannabis has been available in Utah for several years and thousands of patients are now receiving safe, legal cannabis in this state. But the process of obtaining a card can be confusing for patients and caregivers. For those interested in medical cannabis therapy, here are some helpful tips. For a full walkthrough, go to medicalcannabis.utah.gov.
3. Apply for a medical card. Before your visit with your QMP, go to evs.utah.gov, create your profile, and pay the application fee. When that is done, your QMP will be able to approve your card once they have verified that you have a qualifying condition.
4. Go to a cannabis pharmacy. Cannabis pharmacies are staffed by a pharmacist who will help educate you in choosing the right strain and dosage form. Common dosage forms include gummies, tinctures, or whole flower. Each patient is different, so start slow and go slow when initiating cannabis therapy!
There are two pharmacies in southern Utah: Bloc in St. George and Zion Medicinal in Cedar City. For those who prefer home delivery, Wholesome Co delivers throughout Utah.
About the Author Dr. Scott Allen is a St. George-raised, boardcertified anesthesiologist. He has specialty training in transplant anesthesiology and currently practices with Mountain West Anesthesiology at St. George Regional Hospital. He is also the medical director of Satori Health, an integrated ketamine clinic (www.theketamineclinic.com). Dr. Allen is the current president of the Washington County Medical Association. With his deep roots in Utah, he has a special passion for improving the mental healthcare of his friends and neighbors in the community. Dr, Allen enjoys outdoor pursuits with his family and communing with nature. He’s doing his best to stay grounded in the moment!
1. You must have a qualifying condition. The most common conditions are chronic pain, cancer, PTSD, inflammatory bowel disease, and nausea.
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IfBy Matt Eschler, PhD, LMFT
It’s Time to Check In on Your Mental Well-Being
There is a little time before the longer nights of fall and winter bring an earlier sundown, leaving you in the dark during more of your waking hours. More than likely, you will notice mood and lifestyle changes that come with a shift in the daylight hours. You may stay inside a little more often, and you may notice some seasonal affective sadness that shows up as the nights get longer. In preparation for the months ahead, I suggest that you take a moment and do a mental health “check-in” just to be certain that you are balanced in your approach to life and that you’re not getting off track with your well-being.
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5. Do I have a solid support team that I can call on when I need help, advice, or a listening ear?
About the Author Matt lives in St. George, Utah, where he and his wife, Chris, are enjoying their life with each other. Since their children have grown up and moved out to pursue their dreams, Matt and Chris travel the world. They want to visit 200 countries before they are done. Matt and Chris are active in their community and enjoy working out, training for marathons, and spending time participating in numerous activities with their adult children. Matt received a PhD in psychology. He is focused on the arena of resolving personal conflicts and improving interpersonal relationships. In addition to his doctorate degree, Matt has earned a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, studied criminal justice and received a category one license with Peace Officer Standards and Training, and received a degree in the Arts of Business Management. Matt is a professor at Dixie State University and hopes to be part of the positive growth of southern Utah.
4. Am I being accountable for my happiness and peace?
Doing a mental health check-in is empowering and will inform you about what may be keeping you from experiencing joy and peace. Strengthen areas that require a little work; build into your experience anything that you found was missing from your life as you reviewed the list above. I guarantee it will be worth your time and attention.
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Ask yourself what you are doing to bring joy, happiness, and peace into your life. Currently there is a huge push in the counseling industry for self-care. I would agree that balanced self-care is extremely important. Setting boundaries around saying yes to adding tasks to your to-do list, dedicating a portion of your time to self-care, giving service to others, and seeking a higher power and spiritual growth are all elements of joy. How are you actually maintaining a balance in this area of happiness?
Do a quick breathing exercise and consider things that are unresolved and weighing on your mind. Ask yourself if you have any control over the solution. Is it your issue or is it another person’s issue? Can you be more tolerant of a situation or can you have a conversation with someone to get this worry off your mind? Many times we find we are being overwhelmed by avoiding an issue or by taking on an issue that isn’t ours to solve.
3. Am I worried about something lately?
Having a couple of individuals that you trust to show up when you are in need is a key to feelings of safety and security in a messy world. You want to identify your support team’s specific strengths and seek them out when you are in need. These relationships tend to be reciprocal or professional. For example, a best friend that you lean on will likely, in turn, ask you for similar responses when they require assistance. However, a therapist or clergy member will not call on you when they need assistance, but they may not be as readily available outside business hours or outside of their callings. Understanding the people on your team and how to seek their advice is the key to having a great experience.
Back in the early 1960s, before the sixties were officially “swinging,” many scholars in America were predicting a serious social problem at the end of the twentieth century. The problem, they declared, was going to be too much leisure time. The think tanks of that era were sounding the alarm that a “cybernation revolution” was underway in which machines would slowly push people from the workforce and expedite our lives to the point of no longer needing a full forty-hour work week. Surely by the year 2000, idle free time would take over our lives.
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Well, I don’t know about you, but I’m going to go out on a limb and say this problem didn’t really play out as predicted. Was there a technological revolution? Absolutely. But endless leisure time? Not so much. In fact, inversely, a major concern of today’s first-world age is the acceleration of time. We can’t seem to catch up with it or find enough of it, leading to millions of Americans being overworked, overscheduled, and overwhelmed.
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“Time poverty,” as it has been coined, comes with a series of concerns related to health and wellness. Our physical and mental health, relationships, families, friendships, community connections, environment, and even our safety and security all suffer when leisure time is not prioritized or intentional. Which brings me to this article’s purpose. What is leisure time, really, and how important is it to health and wellness? How can we be more intentional with our leisure time? How can couples, families, and communities use wholesome recreation and the adventurous outdoors to make more meaningful connections? So, let’s get started. What is leisure, really?
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About the Author Rob Henderson is dually licensed in addiction counseling and recreation/experiential therapy and is a Wilderness First Responder. In addition to therapy, he specializes in leisure and outdoor education, youth and family development, and parenting. He is most known for his ability to integrate play and a variety of adventures and backcountry pursuits into his private practice as well as with his family. Visit www. ARETherapy.com to learn more.
When asked to define the term leisure, many align with Google and default to a definition of what it’s not: Leisure is freedom from obligation, work, and required tasks, often escaping or recovering from responsibility and commitment. This is known as the “freedom from” leisure paradigm. But there are richer and more empowering ways to view our leisure time. Instead of just freedom from, what if we expand our view to a ”freedom to” paradigm, where potential and possibility take the driver’s seat. Aristotle and Plato interpret it this way: leisure is an ideal state of being devoted primarily to contemplation, discourse, and self-expression. And modern research adds that true leisure involves so much more than “not working.” It is a deeper involvement with creative absorption and therefore, intrinsically rewarding and naturally rejuvenating.
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There is a pattern of declining health when an elderly person falls. It includes:
Living Area • Remove low tables, footrests, and other items from the pathway.
• Keep a night light on in the bathroom.
• Keep electrical and telephone cords out of the pathway. Bedroom • Install a bedroom night-light.
1. The fear of falling.
3. Hospitalization.
life-changing event that can rob you or a loved one of independence.
• Avoid climbing and reaching for objects on high shelves.
2. The injury.
• Don’t wax floors.
• Clean up spills as soon as they occur.
The number of falls and the severity of injury resulting from falls increase as people get older. The most common serious injuries are head injuries, wrist fractures, spine fractures, and hip Onefractures.inthree people over the age of sixty-five will fall each year!
4. Decreased independence and Often,mobility.relocation to a nursing or residential institution is the final step in this pattern. Falls can be a major
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• Install handrails in the bathtub and toilet areas.
You can take action to protect yourself from a fall by making your home “fall proof.” Consider the following suggestions: In the Bathroom
• Before leaving your bed, sit on the edge for a time to make sure you are not dizzy. Even after following all of these suggestions, there is still a chance you could fall. For maximum protection in all the rooms of your home, including the outdoor spaces, get a Rescue Alert of Dixie help button system today! Rescue Alert of Dixie provides twenty-four-hour peace of mind to you and your loved ones! It is risk free, very affordable, and allows the user to remain independent.
Falls can happen at any time and in any place to people of all ages, but for people over the age of sixtyfive, falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries. Most of these falls occur in the home during everyday activities.
• Use a normal-height bed.
What makes Rescue Alert of Dixie better? The answer to that question is their reliability, features, and price Rescue Alert has specialized in this service for over thirty years, making them one of the pioneers of the industry. Features like the range of the panic button, battery monitoring, and microphone sensitivity provide usability and increase the reliability of the system as a whole. They are locally owned and operated, and because they monitor and build their own units, they can pass that savings on to you. Call (435)-986-1735 today for a free consultation or visit their website at rescuealertdixie.com.
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Calcium is principally regulated by the thyroid and adrenal glands. By managing your stress, resting and relaxing when you can, and finding a creative outlet, you can keep these two glands in balance, giving your body the ability to produce calcium optimally.
2) High copper level: effeminate, weak, sentimental, childish, fearful, extremely emotional, schizophrenic-like, Womenviolent.with high copper levels will often experience PMS and postpartum psychosis.
2) High calcium level: rigid, introverted, insensitive, unaware.
1) Low copper level: emotionally unresponsive.
Low iron level: weak, very low energy. High iron level: hostile, very aggressive. While low iron levels will leave you anemic, high levels are toxic and can damage organs. It’s a really good idea to keep an eye on iron levels.
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1) Low magnesium level: high-strung, irritable, hyperactive, belligerent.
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2) High magnesium level: withdrawn, sluggish, depressed, sleepy. (Hibernating animals exhibit very high magnesium levels.) It is best to take magnesium transdermally. Using magnesium lotions, oils, or bath salts gets the mineral into your bloodstream while bypassing the laxative effect when you take it internally.
Sodium Keywords: emergency energy
1) Low sodium level: fatigued, lethargic, depressed, unable to get started.
Calcium Keyword: protective
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Potassium
Keyword: follow-through
1) Low potassium level: low stamina.
1) Low calcium level: emotionally unstable, hyperkinetic, shorttempered, tense, unable to slow down, extroverted.
2) High sodium level: high energy, aggressive, self-starting.
A fascinating area of research in hair analysis involves the correlation of mineral values with emotional states. Such information can assist in helping you understand yourself better when implementing any kind of nutritional program for health. Look through the following list to see which minerals, with their corresponding emotions, may be out of balance in your body. Because the physical body often follows your energetic frequency (your emotions and thoughts), correctly processing your emotional state will often cause the mineral imbalances to correct themselves.
2) High potassium level: overactive.
Iron Keyword: strength
Copper (the feminine mineral)
Keyword: gentleness
*Note: The list above represents most of the electrolytes needed in your system to help the body utilize your water intake correctly. The adrenal glands have much to do with the hydration of your cells, so do as much as you can to take care of them (sleep, stressmanagement) to optimize your body’s hydration. Also, the thyroid gland and the adrenal glands are best friends, so when you take care of one, you automatically take care of the other.
Magnesium Keyword: relaxation
Important! Notice the effects of high copper. If copper levels are too high, it can bring about suicidal/homicidal tendencies! Copper cookware isn’t always the healthy choice if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.
2) High zinc level: emotionally detached, martyr-like.
1) Low zinc level: indecisive, impotent (males), emotionally heightened, effeminate, schizophrenic-like.
Address your emotional needs as they arise. Remember, your emotions are your teachers! They are not who you are. They come and they go. Allow any negative emotion to teach you the life lessons you need so that you can process it optimally. Then, let it go so that it doesn’t fester in your body and cause you problems later. When your body is in balance, your mineral levels likely will be also, allowing your body to do what it was designed to do in the first place: heal itself when an injury or illness comes along.
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Zinc (the masculine mineral)
The body functions as a system. One imbalance brings about another. Use this article as a guide to help you determine where your body might be off-balance so that you can harmonize and strengthen each and every part of your being and have the energy to feel your best.
Keyword: steadiness
Notice that low zinc and high copper have similar effects. Copper is the yin to zinc’s yang. They complement each other. So if you are low in zinc, your body likely has too much copper and vice-versa. It’s a good idea not to take one of these two minerals for very long without the other. These are just a few of the many minerals your body needs, but they are the key minerals. It’s always best to get your minerals, vitamins, and aminos from natural, whole foods, but sometimes, we require a boost in certain minerals. The goal is to take care of your mental, emotional, and physical health the best that you can. We are all different. Your needs are unique to you.
Balance is the key! Rest, eat, work, play. Listen to your body’s needs and respond accordingly. Here’s to your good health!
About the Author Brigit Atkin–Brigit of Brightworks helps improve the lives of others facing challenges and difficulties. She is certified in the SimplyALIGN™ method and was trained by founder Carolyn Cooper herself. For more information, visit www. brightworksbybrigit.com.
• You experienced a fall or accident that caused back pain, especially if you are older than fifty years or age.
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• You have used corticosteroids (prednisone) for a prolonged period of time.
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• Pain spreads into the lower leg, particularly if accompanied by weakness of the leg.
By Melissa Hinton, DNP
Back Pain? NotYou’reAlone
National statistics show that about 80 percent of people will experience neck or back pain during their lifetime. Spine pain is one of the most common reasons that people seek medical attention, but many “just deal with it” on a daily basis. At Desert Pain Specialists, there are a number of options that can be discussed to help treat neck and back issues, even if the cause is related to the aging process. In addition, getting early treatment for your pain and spine issues often allows for improved daily function and Thereindependence.aremany causes of back pain: medications (even commonly prescribed medications), the aging process, physical stress, injury, and other medical problems. Most people have heard of “slipped discs,” but typical arthritis—also known as degenerative disc disease, facet arthropathy, spondylosis, listhesis, or types of stenosis—can also cause severe problems over time. Fractures are another cause of back pain.
• Back pain does not improve within four weeks. Medicines to treat osteoporosis can help prevent future fractures. However, medicines cannot reverse damage that has already occurred. Physical therapy and a regular exercise or walking program can help slow rapid bone loss. Check with your provider for their recommendations. In the meantime, Desert Pain offers treatment options that include pain control, epidural injections, and vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty (procedures that help repair the bone).
• Back pain is new.
About the Author Melissa Hinton is a doctorate nurse practitioner with education and training in family practice, pulmonary specialty, and addiction medicine. She is board certified as an advanced practice registered nurse and is nationally certified as an advanced practice addictions provider.
• Pain does not go away, even at night or when lying down.
• There is weakness in one or both legs.
• You are having problems with bladder, bowel, or sexual function.
• You have a history of cancer, a weakened immune system, and/or osteoporosis.
sometimes result in compression fractures of the spine, often causing sudden, severe back pain. The pain is most commonly felt in the middle or lower spine or on the sides or in the front of the spine. Generally, the pain is sharp and ” knifelike,” can be disabling, and may take weeks or months to go away.
Melissa and her husband moved to St. George in 1994 and have a busy family of five children with two grandsons that are their pride and joy. Melissa enjoys the outdoors, has run four marathons, enjoys the grandeur of our local national parks, and loves hiking. She also has a passion for music, traveling throughout the US in orchestral, choral, and solo performances and as a featured musician in the southwestern states with vocal, theater, violin, and piano performances.
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• Back pain is accompanied by unexplained fever or weight loss.
Melissa received her master’s and doctorate degrees from the University of Utah summa cum laude and has been practicing in the medical field for over twenty years.
Compression fractures due to osteoporosis (thinning bones) may cause no symptoms at first. Often, they are discovered when x-rays of the spine are done for other reasons. Those with this condition may notice back pain that starts slowly and gets worse with walking but is not felt when resting, loss of height (as much as six inches over time), and kyphosis (stooped posture; often called a dowager’s hump).
If you are seventy years of age or older, back pain should be evaluated if:
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Please note that I am not looking down on prescription meds. I absolutely know they can be extremely beneficial and even lifesaving, but I also know how they can lead to more medications and more ailments because of the side effects, especially when the root cause isn’t looked for.
Getting back to wellness can and does happen. No one loves your health more than you do. Take action and take charge.
By Koby Taylor, PharmD
Just a few years ago, I found myself in a health crisis. To say I felt horrible would be an understatement. I not only felt horrible, I looked horrible, which was a true reflection of how I was feeling from the inside out. Yes, my life was busy, and yes, I certainly do know how to take care of myself. I am in the healthcare industry after all, so how could this happen to me?
With that in mind, I did have some information that I could use to do some investigating: my blood work panels from the past. Along with the standard-of-care blood draws for
I found myself with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and hair loss. Then all of the sudden, I was dealing with kidney stones. To be honest, I was scared. Let me just summarize by saying that after several trips to the ER, and after visiting with six different health providers (which resulted in nine different medications), I still had no clear conclusion as to the root cause of my condition. Having these medications with my name on them gave me pause! Being a pharmacist with both traditional and compounding education, I am extremely well educated on medications—how they affect symptoms and how they interact with the body’s natural state.
As you embark on your self-advocating journey, be open to listening to opinions, but don’t discount your instincts. The more you investigate, the more aware you become and the easier it will be to approach decisions and have conversations with your providers, pharmacists, and so on. Seek out consultations, and be willing to be honest with how you feel.
Getting back to wellness can and does happen. No one loves your health more than you do. Take action and take charge. my symptoms, I had requested specific vitamin and mineral labs. I knew this information would be key to a diagnosis because my health declined quite quickly.
Don’t be afraid to take a good look at what was happening in your life at the time. What followed going in search of medical care, and how are you now?
Backtrack to the onset of your illness and create a timeline.
I discovered that some of my vital mineral and vitamin levels were low. In fact, I was so low on one mineral that, when deficient, would absolutely send me into cardiovascular distress! This opened my eyes. At the time, I was doing all the right things; I was eating right and getting in some “me” time. But with my busy schedule, my self-care had fallen short. I found myself in crisis mode where my self-care was solely focused on digging out of the situation I was in and advocating for answers for myself.
The More You Learn about Yourself, the More You Can Help Someone Else
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And you know what? You are going to be okay, and here’s why: I’m giving you permission to advocate for yourself. Start asking questions. Do your research, and if you don’t know who to ask, start with a pharmacist. For example, you are welcome to a free health and medication consultation from Fusion’s pharmacists and our board certified health coach. Or ask a family member or friend who has been through a health crisis and has come out on the other side well. Circle your wagons, so to speak. Keep your medical records. Grow your knowledge.
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Don’t Discount Your Instincts
If you find that you are taking more medication than you did one year ago, or that you’re suddenly not feeling well and chasing symptoms, or that you have a medicine cabinet full of prescriptions or over-the-counter meds, there could be a
Some of you may have been on life sustaining medication for years (like thyroid supplementation) and now find you are not well. Your nutrient depletion may have come on very slowly and is revealing itself as a whole new host of illnesses. On the other hand, you may have been someone who has not needed to take medication in the past but you now find you are taking meds for anxiety, depression, insomnia. Chances are your nutrient depletion has come on as symptoms of those things.
What Comes First, Chicken or Egg?
This experience had me thinking about my patients, my family and friends, their family and friends, and so on. How would most people know they needed to keep an eye out for themselves and their nutrient numbers? How would most people know to ask for the same tests I did? How would they even know what to look for?
One Thing Is Certain:
You Are Not Ibuprofen or Prozac Deficient
In a time of crisis, you are vulnerable, as vulnerable as you may ever be, and the things you desire the most are a magic pill, a smile, and someone telling you you’re going to be okay.
There is a way to find out the how and why, but you have to be willing to search outside the medication bottle, and you have to advocate for yourself.
About the Author Koby Taylor, PharmD, is the owner and pharmacist of Fusion Pharmacy. Working as a retail pharmacist early in his career, Koby began to see that pharmacy patients needed to have access to available alternative medications. He realized that pharmacy in its truest form is compounding, and he wanted to be able to provide patients with customized medications. He also desired more personalized interactions with patients in order to truly help their health and well-being. To fulfill his passion for improving the health of patients and educating them about compounding, Koby opened the doors of Fusion Pharmacy in 2013. Today, Fusion is nationally accredited with PCAB. It is licensed in and ships to 27 states. Fusion is proud to have two locations to better serve the southern Utah community. Koby graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in molecular biology in 1995 and from the University of Utah with his Doctorate of Pharmacy in 2000. good chance that you are nutrient deficient in some way. First of all, we know for a fact that medications alter the chemistry in your gut. They also change your bowel movements, sleep patterns, exercise routines, eating habits, and even your brain’s chemistry. When your body is changed by medications, you will absorb nutrients differently. Conversely, being nutrient deficient can alter those aforementioned functions in your body without medications even being a factor.
What your body wants the most is to return to a state of homeostasis: a perfect balance. Your body is not deficient in ibuprofen if you are in a constant state of inflammation.
By Gini Grimsley, Director of Fitness Product, VASA Fitness
According to the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, in a 2020 study of older adults in assisted living, those who were forced into bed rest experienced higher rates of sarcopenia (muscle mass and strength loss) than those who maintained an active daily routine. When the body is at rest, blood flow slows, heart rate decreases, muscles atrophy, and central nervous system activities decline. All these things are important for a higher quality of life as we age.
As an example, an active recovery session could include twenty minutes of yoga followed by twenty minutes of walking. It could also include foam rolling, stretching, and bodyweight squats, pushups, and rows. When foam rolling and stretching, focus on the quads, hamstrings, calves, and upper back. For an active recovery focused on bodyweight movements, try the following:
Active recovery includes low intensity movements like walking, stretching, and bodyweight exercises which increase blood flow to sore or strained muscles, helping them recover more quickly while also improving breath quality and reducing mental stress. Strength training aims to max out muscle contractions, and HIIT (high intensity interval training) workouts maximize heart rate, increasing physical fitness. Active recovery slightly elevates the heart rate, blood flow, and central nervous system activity, allowing nutrients to reach the muscles that need to be repaired and effectively removing waste like lactic acid.
We’ve all heard the phrase, “no pain, no gain,” but rest and recovery are essential for overall wellness and for maintaining and improving fitness levels. Just like a car needs regular tune-ups to function well, the body also requires time to recover, refuel, and repair. Many believe recovery means complete rest, and while small amounts of zero activity are required, active recovery helps maintain fitness levels while allowing our bodies to recover from strenuous workouts.
Active Recovery Versus Rest: What’s the Difference?
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• Air squats: ten total • Push-ups: ten total • Single Leg Romanian Deadlift (RDL): ten on each side • Total Body Resistance (TRX) Single Arm Row: ten on each side • Lateral Lunge: ten on each side Focus on moving slowly and reaching maximum depth. If needed, use a TRX Suspension Trainer to make the movement less challenging. The intensity should not exceed a five on a scale of one to ten. Dedicate thirty to forty minutes at least one day per week on active recovery, keeping the intensity low and focusing on quality movements and controlled breathing— inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth at an even pace. This helps calm the nervous system and aids in ridding metabolic waste from muscles, leaving your body feeling refreshed. Regardless of your fitness level, whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned gym veteran, including active recovery in your routine will help you recover faster and maintain your fitness level for years to come.
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PELVIC FLOOR
By Kerry Ann Humphrey, Unity Health and Wellness
About the Author Kerry Ann McFadden Humphrey is an occupational therapist of twenty-eight years. After training as a yoga instructor five years ago, she learned that occupational therapists could become pelvic floor therapists. She started down the path of training to specialize in this area. Her love for people and joy in watching them get better are apparent in her innovative practice. A pelvic floor therapist can be a trained occupational or physical therapist. I work out of my own beautiful clinic—Unity Health and Wellness—in Hurricane, Utah, and provide pelvic floor therapy among other occupational therapy services. For more information or for an appointment, call (435) 703-6600.
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The pelvic floor consists of three layers of sixteen muscles. It is hammock-shaped and houses many nerves and ligaments. Its functions are to support abdominal organs, assist with core stability, help with elimination and storage of urine and feces, and support sexual function and reproduction.
How would you know if you need pelvic floor therapy? Low back pain, pressure, or heaviness; leaking; pain with sex; prolapse (the sensation that the pelvic organs are dropping); and difficulty with bowel movements are among some of the most common symptoms.
When people talk about pelvic floor function or therapy, most often, they think of recently or remotely postpartum women. However, as a pelvic floor therapist, I can appreciate that many of my clients are men, children. and women who have never born children.
Seeing a trained pelvic floor therapist can help you tune into this part of your body, improve your habits, and enhance your quality of life.
How does pelvic floor therapy work? A thorough assessment of your musculature and posture is performed. Treatment might include an internal vaginal or rectal assessment that is combined with biofeedback to help the client gain improved awareness of what the muscles “down there” are doing. People frequently discuss doing kegel exercises, but all too often, clients are doing them incorrectly. Many clients have a pelvic floor that is too tight in one or more of the muscles, so kegels are actually inadvisable. Exercises and therapeutic activities that improve your pelvic health will be incorporated as is best for your lifestyle and conditions. Although pelvic floor dysfunction can feel scary, lonely, and challenging, there are qualified professionals who can help, and there is hope.
Common conditions caused by pelvic dysfunction include bed-wetting, constipation, pudendal neuralgia, incontinence, and prolapse. Most of these conditions are far from unique to women.
Among people who have combined finances with a partner, two in five (43 percent) confessed to committing an act of financial deception in a current or past relationship, according to a survey conducted by the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE). What’s more, 85 percent of those who reported a financial deception acknowledged the indiscretion affected the relationship in some way.
More than one-third (39 percent) of U.S. adults who have combined finances in a current or past relationship admitted to hiding a purchase, bank account, statement, bill or cash from their partner, and about one in five (21 percent) admitted to lying to a partner or spouse about finances, the amount of debt they owe, or the amount of money they earn.
Infidelity and deception can take many forms in a relationship, including some that have nothing to do with romance at all. One example is financial infidelity, where deceptions are reported in nearly half of relationships where finances are combined.
Understanding Financial Infidelity
Reasons for Financial Deception
A lack of communication and conflicting life or financial values may often be the root causes of financial deception, but U.S. adults also revealed other reasons for deceit with money. More
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Financial infidelity is an act of deception by one partner in a relationship where finances are combined. Examples include hiding purchases, money or accounts, or lying about the amount of income earned and debt owed.
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“When you comingle finances in a relationship, you’re consenting to cooperation and transparency in your money management,” said Billy Hensley, president and CEO of NEFE. “Regardless of the severity of the act, financial deception can cause tremendous strain on couples. It leads to arguments, a breakdown of trust, and in some cases, separation or even divorce.”
Fear of disapproval by a partner is also a powerful force, regardless of whether financial discussions are happening in the relationship.
Coming Clean: How to recover from financial deception
• Be realistic in your expectations. Understand that successfully rebuilding trust will take time, sustained transparency, and commitment to shared goals and increased communication.
For example, 34 percent of U.S. adults who admitted to financial deception in a relationship with combined finances said they feared disapproval by their partner given discussions of finances had already occurred while 27 percent feared disapproval by a partner in a relationship where discussions about finances had not yet occurred.
Whether you’ve caught your partner cheating when it comes to money or you’re the one in the spotlight after making some financial transgressions, there are some steps you can take together to rebuild trust.
• Create goals and ground rules together. Finding areas of compromise can help you get on the path toward rebuilding trust. That might mean having separate personal accounts while maintaining a joint account for household expenses, or you might create separate accounts completely, with each of you paying an equitable share of household expenses. You could also establish guidelines you can both abide by, such as agreeing that neither will make a large purchase, such as items over $100, without discussing it together. George Health & Wellness 2022 Learn more and find the full poll on financial deception at nefe.org.
Source: National Endowment for Financial Education. Article courtesy of Family Features
than one-third (38 percent) said even though they are in a committed relationship, they believe some aspects of their finances should remain private. Meanwhile, another 33 percent were embarrassed or fearful about their finances and didn’t want their partner to know.
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• Commit to open communication. While the conversations may be stressful, the key is to focus on understanding why the financial deception occurred and what you can do together to move forward. “When two in five people admit to committing financial deception in a relationship where money is combined, it highlights the need for greater communication and a deeper understanding of who your partner is financially,” Hensley said.
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Like other forms of infidelity, financial cheating can wreak havoc on a relationship, including arguments, loss of trust, less privacy, separating combined finances, and even divorce. However, those who have been there offered some insight into positive repercussions, too, such as growing closer together and learning to communicate proactively.
How Financial Deception Affects Couples
Signs of Financial Infidelity
You may discover your partner is cheating financially when you come across a receipt or piece of paper indicating a purchase you don’t recognize or find your partner defensive or withdrawn in conversations about money. A deceptive partner may attempt to intercept bills via mail or email before you see them or remove the itemization of purchases on bills.
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St. George Benja’s Thai and Sushi 2 W. St. George Blvd. #12, St. George, UT 84770 | 435-628-9538 Thai | Sushi | $$ Mon.–Sat., 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Sun., 1:00 p.m.–8:00p.m. Hungry for sushi? Hungry for Thai curries? Benja’s Thai and Sushi, in the heart of downtown at Ancestor Square, will satisfy your craving with fresh sushi, curries, noodles and a great beer and wine menu. Stop in with business colleagues, friends, a date or the whole family, and be sure to come hungry – in addition to curries, noodles and sushi, Benja’s salads, soups and sticky mango rice are not to be missed. Cappeletti’s 36 E. Tabernacle, St. George, UT 84770 | 435-986-4119 Italian | Steak | Seafood | Contemporary | $$ Lunch: Tues.–Sat.,11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Dinner: 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Centrally located in historic downtown near Town Square, Cappeletti’s is a favorite for ca sual business lunches, friend and family gatherings, and romantic evening dining. Authen tic Italian pastas like gnocchi bolognese or cannelloni will comfort and satisfy, but if you’re not in the mood for pasta, the fresh fish of the day, tender Black Angus flat iron steaks, market fresh meats, and poultry are all prepared daily and presented beautifully. In this quaint and cozy family owned and operated restaurant, plan to settle in for warm, friendly Italian cuisine with an Argentinian flair, and leave satiated in body and soul.
Angelica’s Mexican Grill 101 E. St. George Blvd., St. George, UT 84770 | 435-628-4399 Mexican | Mon.–Sat., 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Closed Sun. Located Downtown on St. George Boulevard, Angelica’s Mexican Grill serves fresh, made from scratch authentic Mexican food. The flavor driven and nationally recog nized menu provides everything and more that you would expect from a Mexican restaurant, including street tacos, Mulitas, Tortas, Sweet Carnitas, Machaca, and their famous salsa bar. Vegan and Vegetarian dishes are always available. Seating is available inside and also outside on the spacious patio. Catering & To-Go ordering available. 74 www.sghealthandwellnessmagazine.com Factory Pasta Factory: 2 W. St. George Blvd. #8, St. George, UT 84770 | 435-674-3753 Factory: 2 W. St. George Blvd. #8, St. George, UT 84770 | 435-628-1234 Factory Express: 1930 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George, UT 84770 | 435-634-1234 Factory Pineview: 2376 E. Red Cliffs Dr., St. George, UT 84790 | 435-688-2656 Pizza | Pasta | Dine-In | Take-Out | Delivery | Salad Bar | $$ Mon.—Sat at 11:00 a.m. The Pasta Factory, with its year-round, climate controlled outdoor patio dining wows with custom-made pasta, soups, sandwiches and salads. The Pizza Factory of fers three locations with the best and freshest salad bar in town; homemade soups, sandwiches, famous bread twists and Southern Utah’s favorite pizza combinations. Katering Koncepts, Inc. – Full Service Catering and Event Rentals 1495 S. Black Ridge Dr., Suite A210, St. George, UT 84770 | 435-574-0059 Menus include buffet options, breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizers, and gourmet lunch boxes. Call Katering Koncepts when it just has to be perfect! We will customize any menu just for your event. Serving the St. George and surrounding southern Utah areas. Katering Koncepts sets a new standard in private, corporate, and wedding events. We have a full line of rentals, including tables, chairs, linens, formal dishware, decorations, dance floors, tents, serving dishes, and many other items to help make your event a success. Call us or visit our website at www.kateringkoncepts.com for a complete list.
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Magleby’s 1450 Hilton Dr., St George, UT 84770 | 435-652-9600 American / Dine-In | Catering | $$ Mon.–Sat., 11:00 a.m.–9:00p.m.; Lunch Buffet, Wed., 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Closed Wed. 2:00–4:00 p.m. and on Sunday With over thirty years of catering experience, we guarantee to make your next event magical! Everything we do we do with love, and you won’t find another catering com pany with as many homemade recipes or fully customized options. If you’re looking for a culinary experience creatively tailored to fit your event, we’re at your service.
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Red Fort Cuisine of India 148 S. 1470 E., St. George, UT 84790 | 435-574-4050 Indian | Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free Options | Healthy | $$ Mon.–Thurs., 11:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 12:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.; Closed Sun. Located in the shopping and dining hub just north of St. George Boulevard, Red Fort Indian Cuisine is the only authentic Indian restaurant in St. George. The flavors are unique and harmonious, and many of their menu items are vegan, vegetarian or gluten free. Stop by and experience the delicious flavors of authentic East India. The elegant and inviting atmosphere paired with their kind and friendly staff, is sure to provide for a relaxing, enjoy able dining experience.
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The Painted Pony 2 W. St. George Blvd. #22, St. George, UT 84770 | 435-634-1700 Steakhouse | Seafood | Contemporary | Healthy | $$$$ Lunch: Mon.–Sat., 11:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Dinner: 4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.; Sun., 4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. In the heart of Ancestor Square, the Painted Pony delights with an upscale menu, full beer and wine list, cocktails and exceptional service. Prepare for a sensory experience with complex flavors, top-notch presentation and a beautiful atmosphere. Evening am biance complete with soft lighting, fresh flowers and patio dining. Locally sourced, organic, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available for every palate.
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So as the stock side of the portfolio has experienced the loss, not only has it not been made up for on the bond side, the bond side lost value, too! Not an ideal scenario for folks preparing for or already in retirement.
If you thought understanding the loss was the pain, think again. Imagine that you checked your statement in Q1 and saw that there was a loss—recoverable, but still a loss. Now you have checked Q2. Not only is there another loss, you also have the exact same investments. Why is that? It is a result of traditional buy and hold theory, and it may just be a failure of the financial industry to adopt innovative technologies that allow for better investment management.
If you are amongst the vast majority of Americans that depend on your 401(k) or IRA as a major portion of your approach to retirement, you have likely seen the brutal reality of buy and hold investing play out for you in real time this year as you have checked your statements with market bottoms so far this year between 20 percent to 30 percent down. Many people are recommended a traditional “60/40” portfolio (60 percent stocks/40 percent bonds) when they near retirement and need to limit risk. It is derived from the theory that as stock prices decline, money in the market should traditionally flow into bonds. This would then offset part of the losses on the 60 percent side of the portfolio by making a gain on the 40 percent side.
This year, however, due to rising interest rates in response to inflation, we have seen bonds take a beating, too. Depending on the index you track, your bond positions could be down more than 8 percent.
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Active investment management is derived from the idea that markets and economies shift and change, so your investments ought to as well. There are numerous
Consider this: by limiting 50 percent of the downside and capturing 80 percent of the gains, you’ll experience 35 percent better Ultimately,performance.thereare many methodologies to investing and portfolio management. There isn’t a method that is ideal for everyone. We are all our own individuals with our own psychologys, investment objectives, and risk tolerances. However, what I can say for certain is that I believe doing the same thing and expecting a different result is silly. If you aren’t happy with the results you’ve had, it may be time for a change. AND HOLD MAY BE DEAD Does Your Financial Future Need to Die with It?
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Gone are the days of faxing in a trade order. My late grandfather was the first investor and trader in my family. The way he invested made sense sixty-five years ago, and he was quite successful at it. However, he didn’t have the internet. With modern technology, it only makes sense that your investments should be able to tactically move in and out of the market in order to limit your risk.
About the Author Branden DuCharme is an investment adviser representative with GVCM, a SEC registered investment advisory firm.
theories or schools of thought about active management, but the bottom line is this: we live in a modern world, with modern technology. An active investment manager can leverage modern technology and expertise for your benefit.
By Branden DuCharme
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A waxy, fat-like substance created by the liver and consumed from meat, poultry and dairy products, cholesterol isn’t inherently bad for you. In fact, your body needs it to build cells and make vitamins and other hormones. However, too much cholesterol circulating in the blood can pose a problem.
Understanding what cholesterol is, the role it plays, when to get screened, and how to manage it are important aspects of protecting your overall health and preventing a heart attack or stroke.
By Family Features
High cholesterol usually has no symptoms. In fact, about 38 percent of adults in the United States are diagnosed with high cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association.
Understanding and improving cholesterol is important for people of all ages, including children and teens. Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels can help keep your heart healthy and lower your chances of getting heart disease or having a stroke.
Understanding Cholesterol
Stay in Control to Help Prevent Heart Disease, Heart Attack, and Stroke
The two types of cholesterol are low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which is considered “bad,” and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), which can be thought of as “good” cholesterol. Too much of the “bad” kind or not enough of the “good” increases the risk that
What You Need to Know About Cholesterol
For some people, lifestyle changes may prevent or manage unhealthy cholesterol levels. For others, medication may also be needed. Work with your doctor to develop a treatment plan that’s right for you. If medication is required, be sure to take it as Controllingprescribed. your cholesterol may be easier than you think. Learn more about managing your cholesterol at heart.org/ cholesterol.
Cholesterol can join with other substances to form a thick, hard deposit on the inside of the arteries called plaque. This can narrow the arteries and make them less flexible—a condition known as atherosclerosis. If a blood clot forms, it may be more likely to get stuck in one of these narrowed arteries, resulting in a heart attack or stroke.
Managing Cholesterol
Other lifestyle changes include losing weight, quitting smoking, and becoming more physically active, as a sedentary lifestyle can lower HDL. To help lower both cholesterol and high blood pressure, experts recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise a week, such as walking, biking, or swimming.
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In addition to unhealthy habits, which are the cause of high LDL cholesterol for most people, some people inherit genes from their parents or grandparents—called familial hypercholesterolemia (FH)—that cause them to have too much cholesterol and can lead to premature atherosclerotic heart disease. If you have a family history of FH or problems related to high cholesterol, it’s important to get your levels checked.
Understanding Risk
Your body naturally produces all the LDL it needs. An unhealthy lifestyle can make your body produce more LDL than required. Behaviors that may negatively affect your cholesterol levels include lack of physical activity, obesity, eating an unhealthy diet, and smoking or exposure to tobacco smoke.
Often, simply changing certain behaviors can help bring your numbers into line. Eating a heart-healthy diet that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean or plant-based protein, fish, and nuts while limiting red and processed meats, sodium, and sugar-sweetened foods and beverages is one of the best ways to lower your cholesterol. While grocery shopping, look for the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark to help identify foods that can be part of an overall healthy eating pattern.
cholesterol will slowly build up in the inner walls of the arteries that feed the heart and brain.
Getting Cholesterol Checked Adults age twenty and older should have their cholesterol and other traditional risk factors checked every four to six years as long as their risk remains low. After age forty, your health care professional will use an equation to calculate your ten-year risk of heart attack or stroke. People with cardiovascular disease and those at elevated risk may need their cholesterol and other risk factors assessed more often.
If you have high cholesterol, understanding your risk for heart disease and stroke is one of the most important things you can do, along with taking steps to lower your cholesterol.
This has never caused me much pain until a couple of months ago. This past dance season, I had to drop out of my competitive team moments before we went on stage because the pain was just too much. I also had to drop out of the end of year recital and all my dance classes to give my back time to heal. I was miserable and stressed. I worried about the valuable time I was losing in which I could have been improving as a dancer. I was worried that I would never be able to dance again or that I would never be able to dance the way I used to. I felt hopeless; I felt as though my back had conquered me in a battle I didn’t even know I was fighting. However, slowly but surely, my back has begun to heal. I have had to be patient and careful. I have had to learn that sometimes our life dreams and goals may need to be adjusted. Despite my setbacks, I feel as though I have grown as a dancer. I have been able to get out of my head and to brush off my mistakes more easily. I have been increasingly more grateful for my beautiful body and its ability to function and perform the way I want it to. Even though I will probably deal with back pain for the rest of my life, I know that with patience and hard work, I can do more than achieve my dreams; I can conquer anything!
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I love to dance! It brings me so much joy when I nail a perfect turn, soar in a leap, or stretch my leg further past my head. Dance has always been one of the areas of my life where I push myself to the limit. In dance, I shoot for the stars. I have dreams of one day dancing in college or dancing at BYU as a Cougarette. However, recently I have found those dreams becoming less and less possible. When I was ten, I found out I had scoliosis. This is a spinal deformity in which a person’s spine grows crooked instead of straight. I have a 46 degree curve in my lumbar spine.
Conquering
By Kayl Gunther
About the Author Kayl Gunther is a sophomore at Desert Hills High School and Utah Online. She can often be found practicing her violin, reading, doing crazy flexible stretches, and trying to remind her three younger brothers that she is in charge. Kayl is interested in pursuing a career in medicine or science while dancing and being a mom. She also dreams of completing an IRONMAN and becoming a cake decorator.
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