FITNESS | NUTRITION | CULTURE | HEALTH | ACTIVE AGING | Mind/Body | ECONOMICS | FAMILY
Southern Utah A Haven for Hikers
INSIDE: 5 Health Insurance Tips for Turning 65 Huntsman World Senior Games Turn 30 Bedazzled in Life and Death
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Home Away From Home 12 Desert Trails 14 A Fish Climbing a Tree 16 St. George Marathon 17 Prevention: Health Priority #1 18 Balance and Fall Prevention 20 Dynamic Movements 22
Nutrition Healthy Back-to-School Snacks Dining Guide 25 Food Label Makeover: What has Changed? 26
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Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Therapy 50 OPN – The Latest Advancement in Hearing Instruments 52 Unexpected Muscle Spasm Relief 55 When Kids’ Allergies Strike in the Fall
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Initiated in 2003 by the International Council on Active Aging® (ICAA), Active Aging Week takes place each year during the last week of September. This year, the Center for Active Aging will be sponsoring this event locally beginning September and ending just in time for the St. George On26The Cover: Marathon on October 1, 2016. The international Southern Utah: A Haven for Hikers. theme is “Explore the Possibilities” and we’ve See page 38.upPhoto by Ben Braten. got quite the line for exploration.
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Local Hero: Public Safety Heroes 28 Restaurant Journeys: Durango’s for Healthy Eating 30 The Raven, a Perfect Symbol for DOCUTAH 32 WCSD Joins Key Leaders in Community Health Needs 34 DSU Homecoming 2016: Red, Wild, and Free 35
Health WholeFIT: Wellness for Life – Part V: Our Spirituality 36 Southern Utah: A Haven for Hikers 38 Sciatica 40 The Dance of Healing 43 Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty 45 Learning about Newborns’ Health Risks can Minimize Parents’ Worries 46 Staying Young Under the Desert Sun 48
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ate a week of fun activities which are free to the 5 Health Insurance Tips public. Discovering Yourself for Turning 65 9 79 through Family History Qualifying to participate is simple; new patients Southern Utah’s must schedule a comprehensive hearing exam Furniture That Could Shape with Intermountain Audiology (435) 628-3192 Active-Aging Resource 60 and when you’re done, pick up your voucher to the Future of the Sleep Clinic 80 participate in the classes on the schedule on the Calendar of Events 61 next page. Space is limited and all participants Be Flexible While must be registered. No drop-in guests allowed Huntsman World Senior Games Pursuing Your Dreams 82 Offers Important Health Screening Fall Art Festival in the Red Rocks 84 for Local Seniors 62 Preserving our Western Heritage 86 DART Masters Swimming: Different Strokes for Different Folks 64 The Importance of Family Rituals 88 Huntsman World Senior Brain 61 62 64 66Balance: Lucas’ 67Story 90 Games Turn 30 66 Building a Healthy Relationship Calendar of HWSG Offers DART Masters Huntsman World Medical Medical Marijuana and Glaucoma 67 Important Health Events Swimming: Senior Games Marijuana and with Your Teen 92
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Are You Surviving or Thriving? 68 Give Me a Break: The Importance of Taking a Breather 70 Conscious Creative Energy... What is That? 71 Can the Brain Be Taught To Heal Itself? 72
Economics Developing a Child’s Very Best Self Mortgages for Seniors: Know Your Options 76 Steering Clear of Mental Autopilot: 5 Tips to Taking the Wheel 77 Remembering Max Rose 78
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A Day of Caring 94 See page 67 Bedazzled in Life and Death 96 Early Bird Gets the Work 98 How to Provide your Aging Cat with the Best Care 100 Can You See? 102 See page 66
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Mayoral Message 8 Trailblazer Nation – Letter from the President 10 Calendar of Events 103 Quick Resource Guide 104 Featured Directory Listings 105
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and DOVE Center invites you to get involved! Watch our social media pages throughout the month to participate in the Purple Purse Challenge, an effort that promotes financial empowerment for survivors. Attend the annual candlelight vigil honoring victims and survivors of domestic violence on October 18th at Town Square Park. And be sure to eat out at a participating restaurant on October 27th for Dine Out for DOVE. Find more info at www.dovecenter.org. As always, for assistance with protective orders, emergency shelter, or to speak with an advocate, please call our 24-hour helpline at 435-628-0458.
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Holly Gardner Editor
Alesha Sevy Kelley Creative Director
Terrin Parker, PT Associate Editor
Jonathan Decker, LMFT Author, Family Wellness Section
Emily Fonnesbeck, RD, CD, CLT Author, Nutrition Section
Chef Cameron Payne Author, Nutrition Section
Tiffany Gust, CPT Author, Fitness Section
Chad Olson, MS, LMFT Author, Family Wellness Section
JR Martin, MS, MMS, PA-C Author, Health Section
Brigit Atkin Author, Mind/Body Section
Kelly Kendall Author, Fatherhood
Marianne Hamilton Author, Community Focus
Marjorie Clark Author, Active Aging
W. Jared DuPree, PhD, MBA Executive Editor
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s ghw | fWr Eo LmL th N EeS eS d i to r We talk about being healthy, staying physically fit, and eating good, nutritious foods… But what is the REAL meaning of being healthy? In my personal opinion, I think happiness is the key to being healthy. And I’m not talking about things you can do to make yourself happy for a temporary moment in time, I am talking about full-blown, true happiness. It’s different for every person. My sense of being happy is very different from my children’s sense of happiness. Even my spouse and I share different ideas of what aspects in life make us happy. We all assign different meanings to it, and we all strive for different things to obtain it. This does not mean that there is only one way to be happy. It means that we all have the chance to be happy doing what we love – being with those who help us smile, taking time to enjoy the small things in life, and loving every opportunity that comes our way (whether good or bad). I do believe there is one common thing that glues it all together, which is at the root of all happiness: Love. I don’t have an answer on how to find true happiness, but I can tell you this… It is all around us! It can be found in everything we see, touch, feel, hear and taste. Isn’t it ironic that misery shares this same space? It’s up to us to decide what we want to see in everything. How we want things to make us feel, what we want to do about the obstacles that we think stand in the way of our happiness. Each of us will be down in the slumps at some point in our lives, but each of us also has the choice to reach for and grab onto the happiness that is there waiting for us. The choice to accept help from others. To help others. You can choose whether you are going to stay stuck in the mud and sink, or grab onto the only small chance you may have of getting out, and fight with everything you’ve got. Like I said, I believe that happiness comes from love. If we don’t love, I think it’s almost impossible to find happiness. I hope that, in life, you will find love. It can be from your animals, your spouse, children, family members, or friends. It can be found in something you have a true passion for – something you love to do. When you find that love, you must also return it, whole-heartedly. It’s possible you could be hurt more than you have ever imagined, but it’s also the best thing that will ever happen to you in your lifetime. Find love, and give love, and you will enjoy happiness. Love and happiness to all,
Holly Gardner Editor
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Our family has enjoyed watching the Olympics this year even more than usual. Perhaps some of the epic events with familiar names and faces made it extra fun. But what always impresses me are the incredible performances in every event by athletes who have spent years working daily in tireless preparation for these “games.” I wonder how many young people find new inspiration to swim like Katie Ledecky or Michael Phelps, run like Allyson Felix or Usain Bolt, or do gymnastics like Simone Biles or Gabby Douglas? Whether the Olympics inspire any of us to compete, or simply be more physically active, I certainly view that as a very good outcome. Of course I also enjoy watching as the athletes from across the world join together, respect each other, hug each other, and even form bonds of friendship that hopefully last for years. I hope that while our focus is naturally on our own country’s Olympians, we’ve enjoyed as observers the opportunity to get to know and appreciate the athletes of other countries and enjoy the stories of their lives. So here’s to the Olympics! May they inspire each of us to do more and be more!
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TRAILBLAZER
NATION Richard “Biff” Williams President, Dixie State University
The excitement of a new year of learning and teaching is palpable on the Dixie State University campus as the 2016-17 academic year gets underway. We have a motivated student body, dedicated faculty and staff, and the momentum necessary to continue to help Dixie progress from university status to university stature. It’s going to be a great year! I have enjoyed greeting this year’s large class of students and learning about some of their favorite active learning experiences available on campus. With Dixie’s philosophy of “active learning, active life,” our students have the opportunity to learn skills applicable to real-life scenarios while taking hands-on roles in their own educations. For example, the Cooperative Education Program allows students to earn academic credit for the work they perform at their jobs, helping them offset the cost of school and explore career opportunities. As part of the structured academic program, each student benefits from a personal mentorship with a faculty advisor and learns how to set and achieve goals pertaining to the workplace and personal development. Providing an opportunity for students to demonstrate classroom theory in a practical situation, COOP is a popular program on campus with 73 percent of recent graduates participating in it during their time at Dixie. Business students also gain experience with local businesses by practicing “reverse mentoring” in which students teach practitioners, and then practitioners help the students learn how the lessons are applied to produce real-world results in the marketplace. In the Business Ethics class alone, this process generates more than 900 connections between students and the community each academic year. Outside of the traditional classroom setting, student leaders in Dixie’s Student Association gain business experience by annually managing a $300,000 budget. Additionally, through serving their peers by hosting student life events and assisting with their academic needs, our student leaders learn marketing, event planning, critical thinking, service leadership, and positive communication skills. Students in the surgical technology program gain hands-on learning experiences in a fully equipped surgery lab before going to area health care facilities where they obtain clinical experiences in real surgical patient care settings. Thanks to this partnership with area facilities, our students routinely participate in more than 200 surgical procedures prior to graduation. These are just a few examples of the engaged learning experiences students will participate in this semester. With every academic department providing students with Dixie’s unique brand of “active learning, active life,” every student at Dixie State University has the opportunity to take their education beyond textbooks. With opportunities like these, it will indeed be a great year at Dixie!
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“Kids love the classes as well as the teachers,” says Dave, who adds a solid foundation along with a professional spin to his instructional classes, making Summit’s first-class Tennis Department… GAME, SET, MATCH! About the Author Summit is Aquatics Nichole Breagger, a state Summit is aquatics, and licensed and independent our beautiful swimming care giver, has worked in pools here are just another a large variety of settings including a teaching assistant superlative perk. The crystal for the district, Montessori blue pools, serene and School, two preschools, and sparkling, are sanctuary to with troubled youth. Nichole many avid swimmers, who cut is currently the Childcare Director at Summit Athletic through the waters leaving Club and Summit Athletic sleek lines in their wake. Club on Sunset. With the incredible Lily Sunderland-Lusk as aquatics director, our Aquatics Program glides as smooth as glass. Lily brings learning to life with Summit’s Little Fishy Program, which, according to Lily, is “a skill based program taught by experienced and caring instructors, and is designed to teach children ages 3 and older the fundamental skills of swimming and water safety in a structured and safe environment.” Lily has over 9 years of experience running aquatic programs and a 16 year background in swim team. Lily believes there is no cookie cutter way of teaching correct swimming skills as each child learns differently, and that is why she looks for the most skillful and creative teachers who can adapt to each child. Lily is thrilled to bring the same great summer program into the fall and winter seasons, along with a flexible schedule selection, making Summit Aquatics’ Little Fishy Program flow just… swimmingly!
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By Nichole Braegger Fall is in the air, and we here at Summit Athletic Club are excited to share a bit about the fabulous fall happenings for kids through our incredible Tennis Department, Aquatic Department, and Childcare Center.
Summit is Tennis Summit is tennis, and tennis is a big favorite here at Summit Athletic Club. Tennis Dave (aka. Dave Crawford) is part of that reason. Dave, who has over twenty years of teaching experience and is a USPTA certified pro at the elite level, has been Summit’s tennis pro for over seven years. He has taught “too many students to count” and proudly offers private lessons for kids who want that little bit of extra attention and training, as well as coaching kids of all ages and abilities. Dave has students with national rankings in the U.S., and this fall his department is ready to bring on the cool breeze with their tennis swinging All Stars, which is a fun fall class being offered to kids ages 5-8. Also offered this fall is the stellar “Starter Intermediate” class, for kids 8-12 years old. 12 www.saintgeorgewellness.com
Summit is Childcare Summit is childcare. That’s why, when I joined the team three years ago as the Summit Kids Childcare director, I came prepared to rebuild the childcare structure by creating a place where kids would “beg their parent’s to let them come.” In fact, I tried to emulate the wellknown saying from The Wizard of Oz: “There’s no place like home.” My goal is to see that our Summit friends come to think of us as a home away from home, and our parents would know that their children are in a clean, safe, and welcome environment. Summit Kids is a place with daily adventures that start at the door and end wherever the imagination takes them. Children play games, make crafts, build forts, dress in super hero capes or dresses, and much more. Our sensational childcare team consists of ladies who are exceptional with children. Each are CPR certified and have outstanding qualities that make them the right fit for the Summit Kids’ Team! It takes a keen eye, quick feet, gentle hands and heart to keep Summit Kids anything but ordinary. So, when the seasons begin to change, and the harvest winds begin to blow, let the fall leaves take you on an adventure to Summit Athletic Club, and make Summit your home away from home!
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The desert is a complicated place to have mountain bike trails. Its harsh exterior, with rocks, cactus, sand, and rattlers, hides the fact that it is quite fragile and difficult at the same time. Trails here are not easily built, mainly because Southern Utah is a very rocky place. I joke that it grows rocks. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, since it adds to the techy side of our riding; however, it does make building and maintaining trails that much harder. When building, you have to figure ways to get over or around large rocks or rock “gardens.” Believe it or not, our little piece of the Mojave Desert actually doesn’t have a lot of dirt! But it’s the desert, you say, there’s dirt everywhere! Not much to work with when building trails, though. Much of the open areas of dirt are covered in a fragile, thin layer of “soil” (it’s actually a living organism) that should not be disturbed – that’s why you shouldn’t ride off-trail. The rest – well, remember those rocks I talked about? The rest of the dirt is packed tight around all of those rocks, so we don’t get to build much in the way of berms or large jumps, (a fact I hear about when friends visit from places that have lots of dirt to build four-foot berms with!) But hey, Southern Utah riders are really good at burning through loose, flat, corners! Things like torrential downpours can wreak havoc on sections of trails, even when they’re built with proper drainage. Sometimes the rain comes too hard and, given the rockiness and lack of usable dirt, maintenance is a challenge. At times, trails can be eroded to bedrock, and it’s ironic that to fix a washed out rocky section, sometimes the answer is to add more rocks! Some trails run in the bottom of washes
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– washes that might stay dormant for years, then suddenly have five foot deep water flowing through them from just one large storm. In these cases the trail may never be the same again. Better? Worse? Just different, really. With some work the trail comes back to life. We wish things could stay the same always, but that’s not how trails (or life) work, and by the way, About the Author geologic time includes now. Nature is Mountain bike veteran, always changing, but she tends to change amateur filmmaker, and things in ways that lend themselves to endurance racer Jay Bartlett has been riding trails in the St. her friends the mountain bikers. Besides, George area for over twenty I have yet to ride a “changed” trail that I years. Jay has nearly a decade of haven’t learned to like. experience as a bike mechanic at Luckily for those who like the Bicycles Unlimited, St. George’s oldest bike shop. challenge of riding the desert, the Dixie Mountain Bike Trail Association has been working hard for several years now, volunteering their time to make sure our trails stay ridable (and even building new ones). It’s a good group worthy of your help and support. Not to be overlooked are the many good Samaritans who are out for a ride and take the time to move some loose rock off the trail, fix a problem, or trim some branches. Any help keeping our great trails fun to ride is always appreciated!
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When I was eight years old, I knew exactly what I wanted to be – an Olympic gymnast. When all of my friends were playing after | MIND & BODY school, I was at gym. I even spent a summer away from my family to train with one of the top coaches in the state. I loved being a gymnast!| ItFsort A of Mbecame I LY my identity. As time went on, however, I became acutely aware of something... My teammates were starting to advance much faster than me. It didn’t help that my back seemed to | Ctime, U Lmaking T U Rit E hurt all the difficult to push through gym... or that I was getting taller – something I’m grateful for now, but at the time, I prayed to| stop W growing. E L L NI kept E Stelling S myself that, despite my chronic back pain and increasing height, if I worked harder, put in more time, more dedication, more prayers, I could be an elite gymnast. I even had my dad build a balance beam in our backyard so I could practice at home on the days I didn’t have gym. But, as time went on, it became painfully obvious – no matter how much work I put in, I was falling behind. I remember one gymnastics meet in particular, I was the only one on the team to not qualify for sectionals. My coach had to talk the judges into changing my all-around score so that we could advance and compete as a team. I was mortified! Ashamed that I couldn’t do as well as my teammates... That I was the weak link. I never did compete in sectionals, because shortly after I “qualified,” I got a stress fracture in my foot and then contracted mono. I was out for months, and by the time I came back, I was further behind than ever. I didn’t have the strength, stamina, or heart I once had. So, I finally threw in the towel – or in this case – the leotard. For years I felt like a loser. A quitter. I never tried out for any other team sport because of the fear that I would, once again, turn out to be the weak link. The one that held everyone else back. I later went on to do solo sports, like surfing, snowboarding, climbing, cycling, running and triathlons. In college I studied physical therapy and went on to earn a master’s degree. During grad school I studied human anatomy and kinesiology in depth. I learned a lot about the human body. I learned a lot about my body, which put some things into perspective. I found out that I have an extra long back. Literally. I have an extra vertebrae in my lumbar spine. And I have relatively short legs, for my height. I also learned that I have a congenital defect called spina bifida occulta, and a condition called spondylolisthesis – basically an unstable spine. Hence the back pain. Combine those things with the “curse” of being tall, and my hourglass (vs. narrow hipped) frame, and it’s pretty obvious that physically, genetically, I was not cut out to be an Olympic gymnast. Elite gymnasts have narrow hips, short torsos, long legs (in relation to their torsos), and small
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statures. No matter how hard I trained, no matter how much time I dedicated to “my sport,” because of the laws of physics and my structural anatomy – something I obviously had no control over – I never About the Author Terrin Parker is the associate would have tumbled as well as girls who editor for St. George Health were eight inches shorter than me with & Wellness and Utah Valley short torsos, narrow hips, and long legs. Health & Wellness magazines. Have you ever seen an Olympic gymnast She is a physical therapist from Cedar City, Utah. She who was 5’8”? There are none. The tallest got her master’s degree from female Olympic gymnast in history is Loma Linda University and Russian gymnast Svetlana Khorkina, currently resides in Redlands, California. She loves to surf, who is a whopping 5 feet 5 inches tall. snowboard, write, travel, play Short torso. All legs. the guitar and spend time My point? with her husband and three Often, in life, we compare ourselves young kids. to those around us. We are watching and comparing to see if we “measure up.” We feel like failures if we see any discrepancy between how well they do things, compared to our perception of how well we do those same things. What we don’t realize is that we all have inherent strengths and weaknesses; we also have different challenges and life experiences that make some things easy for us, and other things more difficult – whether it’s sports, technology, public speaking, interior design, or making friends. In my youth, I didn’t understand that my anatomy made it much more difficult for me to do gymnastics. That I was working much harder to do the same tricks as my teammates. I only saw my failure to “keep up” which translated, in my mind, to my being less than them. There is a quote I love that is attributed to Albert Einstein: “Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” Keep that in mind the next time you compare yourself to someone. They may appear to be “better” than you because they excel at something you wish you were better at. But, realize that it may come more naturally to them. I’m not saying you should give up on your dreams and stick to life on easy street; many people have worked hard in the face of trials, challenges, set-backs, and adversity to attain their goals and dreams. I’m simply saying be kind to yourself if you don’t thrive in the same areas as others. Realize that some things come easier to some people. And never, ever throw a loser label on yourself because you had to work harder than someone else to achieve something. If you truly want to find joy in life, seek out your inherent gifts – those things that come naturally to you. Nurture them, develop them, and share them. Work hard to become the best you you can be. When you find your true gift, your own unique calling in life, you will feel it. You will want to share it. And in sharing your gift with the world, you will find true happiness, and discover within you the power to change lives. Starting with your own.
St. George Marathon
Rated one of four “Marathons to Build a Vacation Around” in the world by Runner’s World, the St. George Marathon begins in the majestic Pine Valley mountains and descends nearly 2600 feet through scenic southwest Utah, to the beautiful Worthern Park. It’s no wonder Runner’s World magazine also listed this marathon in the “10 Most Scenic and Fastest Marathons” and “Top 20 Marathons in the USA”. The marathon will take place Saturday, October 1, 2016 with start times at 6:40 for wheelchairs and hand cranks, and 6:45 for runners. The St. George Marathon hosts many events during race weekend in conjunction with the marathon. Two events, I AM ABLE and Marathon Move IT! Kids Run, will start the weekend off on Friday evening at Vernon Worthen Park (300 E 300 S) beginning at 6:00 pm. Following both events, the Party in the Park will start! Participants and their families will have the chance to dance with Waddles the Penguin to music by a live D.J., win prizes, play in the bounce houses, get their face painted, and much more! The party will start after the races and will go until 8:00 pm. The night before the Marathon is turning into a big race celebration! The third event on Saturday morning is for your entire family: The 30th annual Mayor’s Walk hosted by the St. George Exchange Club and sponsored by State Bank of Southern Utah and Planet 94.1. Be one of the 1,200 participants in the exciting St. George Marathon experience as we walk to the finish line with Mayor Jon Pike, business associates, school mates, friends and family. The Mayor’s Walk begins on Saturday at 6:45 a.m. at Sand Town Park (700 N Bluff Street), and follows Diagonal Street to Main Street to 300 South, ending at the finish line at Vernon Worthen Park (350 E 300 S). Three great races, three chances to cross the St. George Marathon finish line, three opportunities to spend time with family, friends and members of the St. George community! For more information on the St. George Marathon, please visit: www.stgeorgemarathon.com or call the marathon hotline Mon-Fri 8 am to 5 pm: (435) 627-4500.
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It’s conventional wisdom to have a regular check-up with your physician. The Center for Disease Control states: “Regular health exams and tests can help find problems before they start. They also can help find problems early, when your chances for treatment and cure are better.” Makes sense.
Exercise is one of the best ways to stay well. Della Lowe exercises regularly at the Intermountain LiVe Well Center.
Prevention: Health Priority #1 By Amber M. Rich, Intermountain Regional Community Benefit Manager
COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS DATA HIGHLIGHTS: Adults in Dixie Regional Medical Center Community
Utah
U.S.
Prediabetes (% reported ever told by a doctor)
4%
5.3%
5.3%
Diabetes (% reported ever told by a health professional)
5.9%
7.6%
9.6%
High blood pressure (% reported ever told by a health professional)
27.5 %
25.2%
31.4%
High cholesterol (% reported ever told by a health professional)
27.4%
25.5%
39.1%
Obese (% self-reported BMI 30+)
22.2%
25.7%
29.4%
Physical inactivity (% self-reported no leisure time activity)
17.5%
18.7%
25.3%
Depression (% reported ever told by health professional)
18.8%
20.7%
18.2%
Poor mental health status (% selfreported mental health not good 7 or more of last 30 days)
14.2%
15.9%
16.5%
Suicide death rate per 100,000
22.8
20.1
12.5
Drug poisoning death rate per 100,000 (includes prescription opioid overdose)
20.2
21.7
13.2
Health Indicators
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Community Check-Up It also make sense to extend this beyond the individual patient, and routinely exam our community’s health. Enter the Community Health Needs Assessment recently conducted by Dixie Regional Medical Center, Cedar City Hospital, and Garfield Memorial Hospital. “As a not-for-profit health care system, Intermountain is a contributing partner to the overall health of the communities we serve. Our mission is to help people live the healthiest lives possible, and we take that responsibility seriously – whether inside or outside of our hospital walls,” said Terri Kane, Vice President of Intermountain’s Southwest Region and CEO of Dixie Regional Medical Center. The health assessment began with community input meetings hosted in conjunction with the Southwest Utah Public Health Department. The invite list included government, education, health and human services, private business, hospital leadership, and those representing vulnerable populations. These meetings were coupled with extensive qualitative analysis by statewide experts who examined over 100 health indicators. The facts and figures substantiated the first-hand accounts from community leaders who identified serious health realities. Recently, Intermountain published summary reports for the health needs assessments on hospital websites and shared results in community meetings. The diagnosis from the check-up: the most significant health priority is prevention, particularly of prediabetes, high blood pressure, depression and prescription opioid misuse. Eat Your Vegetables Critical concern over prevention was voiced at community meetings, and much was said about the lack of healthy habits, especially diet and exercise, and the resulting consequences. Melani Torgersen, Escalante City Councilwoman and Care & Share Director, said: “I deal with a lot of people that are living in poverty. There is a lack of food education, and I find sometimes I want more for them than what they want for themselves.” She gave an example that represented a common problem: “I offered a family a boxed processed dinner that will feed them for one meal, or a can of tomato juice, beans and hamburger that will make a pot of taco soup that will last them for two meals; they chose the unhealthy boxed dinner.” Carol Hollowell, Executive Director of Switchpoint in St. George, shared a similar example of having fresh fruit and vegetables available at the pantry but clients refusing because “they don’t know what to do with a mango or pineapple,” or they’d rather have “day-old donuts.” These unhealthy choices are resulting in a disproportionate amount of patients with high cholesterol and diabetes at the Family Healthcare Clinics, more so among the uninsured and elderly. “I know our practitioners would like to see more consumption of fruits and vegetables, and physical exercise integrated into their patients’ lives,” said Lori Wright, Clinic Executive Director. “I think there’s a need to connect these patients to other resources, and also help them access really good educational materials.” The issue is not isolated to one segment of the population. A human resource director for a major employer reported the eye-rolling and nay-saying that resulted when she tried to replace donuts with bananas at morning meetings, and Amber Dalton, a school nurse with the Iron County School District, said that she sees garbage bags full of discarded fruits and vegetables every day. “It’s sad because then the kids go home starving and eat snacks and junk, but then don’t want to eat dinner. So how do we get them more accustomed to good food?” Health data from the Utah Department of Health reports that 1 in 20 Utah adults has been diagnosed with prediabetes, which only accounts for the 114,000 people seeking treatment. The actual number of people who are prediabetic but unaware is much higher. The risk of being undiagnosed is that 25 percent of prediabetics will develop the disease in 3 to 5 years, and 50 percent within 10 years. Likewise, 1 in 4 Utahans has been diagnosed with high blood pressure, which amounts
to half a million people. The lethal risks associated with this chronic disease include heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and heart failure. Among the leading lifestyle issues contributing to this statewide health crisis are: obesity, lack of exercise, and poor diet. In Utah, 83 percent of the population is eating insufficient vegetables. How about a side salad? Seeking Psyche Solutions Another dominant topic at the input meetings was mental health needs. Cost, stigma, addiction, suicide, lack of treatment and the negative effects of technology were all major concerns, especially among adolescents and young adults. Utah State Health data shows 1 in 5 adults has been diagnosed with depression, and Washington County’s suicide rate is nearly double the national rate. “It’s not just the tragedy of suicide we are trying to prevent. Untreated depression makes for poor quality of life, often leads to self-medicating and substance abuse, causes numerous medical problems, and most unfortunately, has long-lasting effects on our families,” said DeAnne Staheli, Executive Director of the Doctor’s Volunteer Clinic. “The right treatment at a critical time can change someone’s life for the better.” Associated with mental health is a raising alarm over prescription drug abuse. “One of the things we see with substance abuse is they’re using prescription medication because they can’t get into physical therapy or pain management clinics,” said Wright. “When we talk about abuse and addiction, we’re dealing with a disproportionate amount of people using prescription drugs.”
Utah is currently fourth in the nation in deaths per capita from drug overdose, and nearly 75 percent of those victims used prescription opioid pain killers. In 2014, 300 avoidable deaths resulted from prescription misuse. Drug abuse has a strong correlation to mental illness, and unfortunately, Utah is near the front of the line in both areas.
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Amber Rich has been with Next Steps Intermountain for over a As Intermountain focuses on the year as the|Southwest C U Region LT U R E prevention of prediabetes, high blood Community Benefit Manager. The focus of her duties is to build pressure, depression and opioid misuse, partnerships | forWcollaborative ELLNESS there will be system-wide strategies health initiatives and support implemented locally that include public of fellow not-for-profits. Particular emphasis is given to screenings, brief intervention, and referral ensure vulnerable populations for treatment which may range from a selfhave access to health care and guided course to an appointment with a everyone in our communities can live the healthiest lives provider. “When we talk about moving possible. She is a proud graduate the needle in these areas it will take a lot of Dixie State University and of heavy lifting, and we can’t do it alone,” Southern Utah University, and said Kane. “We’re relying on partnerships resides in St. George with her family. with our fellow not-for-profits and other agencies. Our communities are fortunate to have so many outstanding people who are rallying around these causes, and it will make a difference.”
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Falls are the leading cause of emergency department visits, hospitals admissions, and unintentional death for older adults.1 One of three adults 65 and older fall, and one in 5 of those falls results in serious injury.2 However, people do not fall because they get older; more often, there is an underlying cause for the falls. Good balance requires sensory information that comes from the vision, sensors of feet position (on the feet and legs) and the vestibular system (inner ear). These three primary sensors work together to create postural stability. The brain processes this information and selects the appropriate balance strategies that are put into place by the muscles and joints. In the elderly, impairment of these systems can lead to falls. Since the consequences of falls can be devastating, it is important to determine the causes or risk factors. Identify your personal risk factors: 1. Poor eyesight (macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy) 2. Weaker muscles and stiffer joints (muscle and bone diseases) 3. Decreased feeling in the feet and legs (peripheral neuropathy) 4. Degeneration of the vestibular system 5. Sedentary lifestyle 6. Poor nutrition 7. Stroke, Parkinson’s, dementia/Alzheimer’s (interfere with brain function and result in slower and inaccurate balance reactions) 8. Dizziness (a decline in inner ear function) 9. Medications (some medications increase the risk of fall because they can cause dizziness) 10. Postural hypotension (low blood pressure)
Make your home and surroundings safe: 1. Keep proper lighting and turn lights on in passages at night 2. Remove mats and rugs or make sure they have non-slip backing 3. Use hand rails or seat in shower or bath 4. Pick up dropped food and mop spills as soon as they happen 5. Remove clutter from the walkways 6. Tuck electric cords or tape them down with brightly colored tape 7. Paint edges of steps
About the Author Alba Vargas, DPT is a physical therapist and balance/vestibular therapist with over 20 years of experience. She received her doctorate in physical therapy in 2008 from St. Augustine for Health Sciences. She brings considerable expertise to Southern Utah in treating patients with balance and vestibular problems. To schedule an appointment with her call 435-652-4455.
Managing worries about falling: 1. Talk to your doctor about your concerns of falling 2. Work with a physical therapist to improve your strength and balance 3. I f you are dizzy and afraid of falling, request a referral to a vestibular therapist (physical therapist specializing in the assessment and treatment of balance deficits and inner ear disorders) For older adults, an exercise program that focuses on balance exercises appears to be one of the most effective interventions to prevent falls. Studies have reported that balance training programs reduced falls that caused injures by 37%, falls leading to serious injuries by 43% and broken bones by 61%.3 So, if you have been falling or you are afraid of falling, get involved in a physical therapy balance program.
11. Urinary incontinence (rushing to the bathroom to avoid accidents) What can you do: 1. Have regular check ups with your doctor to manage your medical conditions 2. Keep as active as possible 3. Eat a variety of foods and drink plenty of water 4. Stand up slowly after lying down or sitting 5. If you have osteoporosis, your doctor may advise for calcium or vitamin D 6. Wear comfortable, firm fitting flat shoes, with heels and soles that grip 7. If you have a walking aid or glasses, take them with you 8. Pay attention to your surroundings (unsafe surfaces, obstacles, animals)
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Falls can be prevented; reduce your risk of falling by checking your vision, taking care of your feet, maintaining a safe home environment, keeping good nutrition, and staying active. References: Shuber T. Evidence-based exercise prescription for balance and falls prevention: A current review of the literature. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy. 2011; 34: 100. 2 Shupert C. Balance and falls in the older adult. http://vestibular .org/node10. Accessed July 22, 2016. 3 El-khoury F, Cassou B, Charles M, Molina P. The effect of fall prevention exercise programs on fall induced injuries in community dwelling older adults: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. BMJ 2013; 347:f6234. 1
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DYNAMIC Movements By Tiffany Gust B.S, USAT
In the past ten years, dynamic warm ups have gained popularity in the world of sports. Most athletes engage in these types of stretches while at practice with a coach or a team, but many ditch an appropriate warm up while training by themselves due to lack of time or failing to see the value. If you want to improve your performance, enhance your mobility, and decrease your chances for injury, then here is your ticket. A dynamic warm up is very effective, and should be done before you exercise – whether you are about to play a sport, run a race or hit the gym to lift. Heading to the gym after you just spent eight hours curled up in bed or parked behind a desk can shock your system. That’s why it’s smart to do a dynamic stretch/warm up before you launch into a workout. “A dynamic warmup prepares your body for the demands of running by increasing core body temperature, improving range of motion, and boosting blood flow to the big muscles you’ll rely on most while running – your glutes, quads, and hamstrings,” says Sean Coster, founder and coach at Complete Running in Portland, Oregon. “It’ll allow you to train hard and be less vulnerable to injury.” Research shows that a dynamic warmup improves quadriceps strength and hamstring flexibility, which can carry over to a stronger running performance. The same is true for any other types of athletes.
Here is a sample Dynamic Stretching Warm Up: Toy Soldier
This will warm up the glutes, hamstrings, and quads. To Do: Without bending your knee, step forward and kick your right leg out and up to waist level. Extend your left arm at the same time, as if to touch your foot. Release and switch sides. Do 10 reps on each leg. This is a personal favorite. I have tight hamstrings, and these make a big difference when I perform them before going out for a run.
Star Touch
Improves hamstring and glute flexibility. To Do: Stand with your feet wide, toes pointing forward. Keeping your legs straight, reach your left hand across your body and try to touch your right toe. Return to center. Repeat on the other side. Do eight to 10 on each side.
Warrior Lunge
This stretch will warm up the core muscles and promotes hip mobility and Achilles tendon flexibility. To Do: Lift your arms above your head. Step your left foot forward into a lunge, making sure your knee doesn’t extend forward past your foot. Step back to start, bringing arms down. Switch legs. Do eight to 10 reps on each leg. (Just the name of this one makes me feel empowered before my workout.) 22 www.saintgeorgewellness.com
Lateral Lunge
The lunge activates the glutes and adductor muscles. To Do: Stand with your feet parallel, hip-width apart. Step to the right, then shift your weight toward the right foot, bending your right knee and pushing your hips back. Your left leg should be as straight as possible. Reach for your right foot with your left hand. Push off with your right foot to return to starting position. Do 10 reps on each leg. This is another one of my personal favorites.
Knee to Chest
Improves hip mobility and activates the gluteal muscles. To Do: While walking forward, pull the right knee up to your chest as high as possible and hold with your hands for a few seconds. Take a step forward and complete with the left leg. Do 10 reps on each leg. I can often been seen doing these down the street in front of my house as I head out on a run. Hopefully you can see how a dynamic warm-up can effectively prepare your body for exercise. Next time you go for a jog, play some hoops, or hit the field or the gym, give this warm up a try. Your body will thank you, and you’ll reap the benefits years down the road.
Benefits of a Dynamic Warm Up: 1. A ctivates muscles you will use during your workout. For example, a lunge with a twist is a dynamic stretching exercise that engages your hips, legs, and core muscles. Whether you are doing weighted lunges in the gym, or lunging for a soccer ball, the muscles involved have already been engaged during your warm up. 2. D ynamic stretches improve your body awareness. If you don’t warm-up and hop into a soccer game, it may take a while for your body to perform optimally. Moving as you stretch challenges your balance and coordination; skills that could help your performance. After all, who doesn’t want their performance to improve? 3. Warming up while in motion enhances muscular performance and power. Studies reveal dynamic stretching before a workout can help you lift more weight and increase overall athletic performance when compared to no stretching or static stretching. If you are trying to get stronger, build more muscle, or simply perform better, a dynamic warm-up routine is likely your best bet. I don’t know about you, but I want to get stronger and build more muscle. 4. D ynamic stretching improves range of motion. If you feel like you can barely bend over to tie your shoes after a long day at work, a dynamic warm-up routine can help you feel more limber. As you age, your range of motion decreases – it’s a part of the aging process. So, if you want to be independent in your later years, the benefits will pay off for years down the road.
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Healthy Back-to-School Snacks By Chef Cameron Payne, Twisted Noodle The summer is waning, and soon the kids will be back in the classroom. What’s the first thing they do when they get home? Head straight for a snack. With a little planning, you can ensure that they are fueling their bodies and minds well, not just reaching for the processed stuff on the shelf. Here are some healthy, kid-friendly snacks and treats for your children… or yourself! Edamame: One of my fav’s! They generally come frozen, though in some places you can get fresh edamame. You can steam or boil them. At the restaurant we sauté them with garlic, salt, and pepper. These are a handy snack that can also be kept in your freezer. 1 cup of edamame has about 17 grams of protein, 8 gram of dietary fiber, and 1 gram of fat. It is gluten free and fairly low in calories. Many studies suggest that edamame help in weight loss, and reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Edamame promotes increased energy, since it is a “ good” carb. Plain Greek Yogurt: The brand I have always used is called Fage (pronounced fa-yeh). You can generally find it in bulk at Costco, or in smaller containers in your local grocery store. 1 serving has up to 23 grams of protein! You can use this as a sour cream replacement, or you can add it to smoothies. It also doesn’t contain artificial sweeteners or high fructose corn syrup like some brands. It is packed with vitamin B12, which helps with energy and healthy brain function. If you work out it’s a great recovery food. It’s really good for regenerating muscle tissue and repairing fiber damage. Pistachios: They do come at a higher price, however, when you compare calories and protein + taste (pure yum factor) it may be worth the cost. 1 ounce is 160 calories and 6 grams of protein. If you are looking for a cheaper option, you can always choose a peanut with 160 calories per ounce and 7 grams of protein. The one major factor to watch with buying any nuts is the sodium content. Always try to get it unsalted. It will save you a lot in your sodium intake for the day. Carrot Chips and Hummus: They have started to make these really
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ingredients. Puree everything until there are no large chunks (about 2-3 minutes). Put the mixture in a mixing bowl. Mix the eggs and maple syrup together. Combine the 2 mixtures together until it is fully mixed. Spray baking pan with Pam® non stick cooking spray, and spread mixture evenly on pan. Bake for 20 minutes at 325 degrees. While the energy bar is baking, melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler. Cool the energy bars down. Drizzle the chocolate over the bars and let chocolate set up. Cut into 20 squares and serve. Calories: 123 per bar
cool chips that are actually carrots cut like a potato chip. It’s raw, and you can find it in the produce section. They are great for dipping, especially with hummus. You get your vegetables and a healthier dip to About the Author use at parties or at home. Something great Chef Cameron began his about hummus is that you can get it in all career while in culinary school. He went on to work kinds of flavors: roasted pepper, sun-dried for Wolfgang Puck, Wynn tomato, roasted garlic, jalapeño, avocado Resorts and Bellagio in Las – the list goes on. One of my fav’s is the Vegas. He moved to Utah edamame hummus. It can be used as a dip and became Corporate Chef of what was then, Biggest or a spread as well. The main drawback of Loser Resorts. Working with hummus is that it has a decent amount of clients at the resort inspired calories, fat, and carbs. If you go to www. Cameron to open up a local healthy restaurant, Twisted facebook.com/chefcam you will be able to Noodle Cafe, where he works find healthier ways to make hummus with with Southern Utah residents different variations. showing them how to eat healthier. Homemade Protein Bars: These are great for providing energy through healthy, nutrient-dense calories without the chemical additives and preservatives that you typically get in store bought bars. (See recipe). To check out more awesome ideas and healthy recipes, follow us at www.facebook.com/twistednoodlecafe and www.facebook.com/chefcam
Dining Guide St. George
Bella Marie’s Pizzeria
1487 S Silicon Way, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.628.3336 Pizzeria | Italian | Café | $$ Mon. – Thurs. 11am – 9pm | Fri. – Sat. 11am – 10pm A true delight when you’re looking for great pizza, pasta, calzones and more – made to order with all natural, real food ingredients – no fillers and preservatives here! This is your stop for homemade Italian food from scratch. Enjoy with friends, dates and family. For flavor, friendliness and quick service, Bella Marie’s is a must try!
Benja’s Thai and Sushi
Hank’s Riverwalk Grill
4210 Bluegrass Way, St. George, UT 84790 | 435.773.4111 American | Southwestern | $$ Open 7am – 9pm seven days a week Located in Sun River, this eclectic location boasts gorgeous patio and window views, tasty eats, beer, wine and liquor. From breakfast burritos to salmon fillet to the Murder Burger, you’ll find items unique to Hank’s, as well as familiar items from the Oscar’s Café menu in Springdale – Hank owns both restaurants! Stop in after a game of golf or bring the whole family.
2 W St. George Blvd. #12, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.628.9538 Thai | Sushi | $$ Mon. – Sat. 11am – 10pm | Sun. 1pm – 8pm Hungry for sushi? Hungry for Thai curries? Benja’s Thai and Sushi, in the heart of downtown at Ancestor Square, will satisfy your craving with fresh sushi, curries, noodles and a great beer and wine menu. Stop in with business colleagues, friends, a date or the whole family, and be sure to come hungry – in addition to curries, noodles and sushi, Benja’s salads, soups and sticky mango rice are not to be missed.
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Cappeletti’s
36 E. Tabernacle, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.986.4119 Italian | Steak | Seafood | Contemporary | $$ Lunch: Tues. – Sat. 11am – 3pm | Dinner: 5pm – 9:30pm Centrally located in historical downtown near Town Square, Cappeletti’s is a favorite for casual business lunches, friend and family gatherings and romantic evening dining. Authentic 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.
Cliffside Restaurant
511 S Airport Rd, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.319.6005 Steakhouse | Seafood | Contemporary | $$$ Lunch: Mon. – Sat. 11am – 3pm | Dinner: Fri. 5pm – 9pm, Sat. 5pm – 10pm Perched on the old Airport road, overlooking the city of St. George, the Cliffside Restaurant’s menu includes steak, burgers, pasts, kids fare and delectable desserts. Upscale, yet friendly, plan to enjoy spectacular views whether you’re dining casually with friends or seeking a romantic dinner experience.
Even Stevens Sandwiches
471 E St. George Blvd., St. George, UT 84770 | 435.251.6636 Sandwich Shop | Cafe | Breakfast & Brunch | $ Sun. - Sat. | 7am – 10pm Hungry for change? Visit Even Stevens – a sandwich shop with a cause! Committed to fighting hunger by donating one sandwich to a local charity for each sandwich ordered, and with a focus on giving back through delicious food – literally - Even Stevens thrills with sandwiches like the Hummazing Vegan, the Do Gouda and the Mihammy Vice. This family friendly café also offers tasty bites, soups, salads, locally roasted coffee, locally brewed beer, Sunday brunch, entertainment for kids and live music weekly.
George’s Corner
2 W St. George Blvd. #1, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.216.7311 Restaurant | Pub | American | $$ Open daily 7am – midnight Located in Ancestor Square at the same location as the Big Hand Café, owned by George Pace in the 1930s and 40s, this friendly and historic pub setting features fresh, fantastic food, a full beer, wine and cocktail list, and live music. Sharing the same owners as the Painted Pony restaurant, George’s Corner offers the same high quality ingredients with a more laid back atmosphere. The famous lamb burger is a must – but don’t fear if you’re vegetarian, vegan, gluten free – there are plenty of other choices!
Gun Barrel Steak & Game House
1091 N Bluff St #1400, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.652.0550 Steakhouse | Wild Game | Seafood | $$$$ Mon. – Thurs. 5pm – 9pm | Fri. & Sat. 5pm – 9:30pm Immersed in a wild-west attitude, this long-time local favorite fires up indulgent cuts of steak, fish, elk and buffalo game over a mesquite grill. The dimly-lit ambiance, an oversized fireplace and the fact that the joint solely serves dinner make this a perfect special occasion dine. If you go, make sure you go hungry – Gun Barrel serves up consistently impressive soups and desserts every evening.
Pasta Factory: 2 W St. George Blvd #8, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.674.3753 Pizza Factory: 2 W St. George Blvd #8, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.628.1234 Pizza Factory Express: 1930 W Sunset Blvd, St George, UT 84770 | 435.634.1234 Pizza Factory – Pineview: 2376 E Red Cliffs Dr., St. George, UT 84790 | 435.688.2656 Pizza/Pasta/Dine-in/Take out/Delivery/Salad Bar | $$ Open Mon-Sat at 11am The Pasta Factory, with its year-round, climate controlled outdoor patio dining wows with custom-made pasta, soups, sandwiches and salads. The Pizza Factory offers three locations with the best and freshest salad bar in town; homemade soups, sandwiches, famous bread twists and Southern Utah’s favorite pizza combinations.
Sandstone Café at Dixie Regional Medical Center
1380 E Medical Center Drive, St. George, UT 84790 | 435.251.2050 Healthy | Café | $ 6:30 – 9am | 11am – 2:30pm | 2 – 7 pm | 11pm– 1am Located in the beautiful and healing Dixie Regional Medical Center, this buffet style café offers a great variety of healthy dining choices. For those with food intolerances, the chef gives informed recommendations, while those looking to cut unhealthy ingredients and excess fat will enjoy the LiVe Well special menu. Spacious dining, large windows and patio dining in the beautiful healing garden contribute to the casual, friendly atmosphere.
The Painted Pony
2 W St. George Blvd. #22, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.634.1700 Steakhouse | Seafood | Contemporary | Healthy | $$$$ Lunch: Mon. – Sat. 11:30am – 4pm Dinner: Sun 4pm – 9pm | Mon. – Sat. 4pm – 10pm In the heart of Ancestor Square, the Painted Pony delights with an upscale menu, full beer and wine list, cocktails and exceptional service. Prepare for a sensory experience with complex flavors, top-notch presentation and a beautiful atmosphere. Evening ambiance complete with soft lighting, fresh flowers and patio dining. Locally sourced, organic, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available for every palate.
The Twisted Noodle
20 N Main Street, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.628.9889 American | Café | Healthy | $ Mon. – Thurs. 11am – 8pm | Fri. – Sat. 11am – 9pm Bursting with flavorful veggie centric meals that will make you return day after day, The Twisted Noodle is newly famous for its tasty and healthy lunches and dinners. Enjoy fresh sandwiches, burgers, wraps & salads, hearty pasta (even veggie noodle pasta) and quinoa bowls. With famously low prices and the ability to find vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and paleo options, the Twisted Noodle is perfect for any occasion.
Twenty-Five Main Café
25 Main Street, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.628.7110 Café | Coffee Shop | Gourmet Cupcakes | $ Mon. – Thurs. 8am – 9pm | Fri. – Sat. 8am – 10pm Visitors step from the streets of St. George to an atmosphere reminiscent of a Soho cafe when they stop by this counter-style downtown gem for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Delectable salads, panini sandwiches done to perfection, and pasta are the featured menu items, but most diners frequent the café for its cupcakes. Twenty-Five Main is perfect for a business lunch or breakfast, a get-together with friends or a quiet spot to relax in the evening before absorbing the downtown art-walk in St. George.
Xetava Gardens Café
815 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins, UT 84738 | 435.656.0165 Restaurant & Coffee Shop | Contemporary | Healthy | $$$ Sun. – Thurs. 9am – 5pm | Fri. & Sat. 9am – 9:30pm Nestled in majestic Kayenta Art Village, Xetava’s atmosphere and culinary creativity are unbeatable; fair trade, shade grown coffee & espresso, a full wine and beer list, specialty house cocktails, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Perfect after a beautiful hike or for Sunday brunch. Exquisite dinner dining is available on Friday and Saturday nights, with unforgettable presentation and flavor – reservations recommended, patio seating will delight. With locally sourced, organic, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options, there is something for every type of eater.
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By Emily Fonnesbeck RD, CD At the end of May, many of you may have heard the FDA announce new food labels for packaged foods. The hope is that these new labels will be more effective at helping consumers make better informed food decisions. It’s actually been my experience that consumers are very aware of things like serving size, calories, etc. Knowing something is different than being motivated to do something, and I’m not totally sure bolding type and making font size bigger is what we need to change the food culture we have created. You know how passionate I am about bringing awareness to WHY and HOW you eat, and believe it to be far more effective at leading to lasting change than focusing solely on WHAT you eat. However, I am all for transparency in nutrition reporting so I do think the new labels are a step in the right direction and the changes are for the better. So what has changed? • “Servings per container” is now in bigger type. This will be helpful for those who do not realize there may be multiple servings per container and could underestimate the amount of calories, fat, sodium, etc. in what they are eating. Again, I think overeating is about ignoring intuitive signals of fullness, emotional eating and/or rebelling against restrictive diets rather than a lack of awareness about how much to eat. Having said that, I’m sure some will find this very helpful. • In addition, the “serving size” is now updated to better reflect the amount that people typically eat. For example, the serving size for ice cream used to be 1/2 cup and now it is 2/3 cup. Soda serving size will now be labeled as 12 oz instead of 8 oz. As a result, the number of servings per container for these foods will decrease, but the nutrition information listed will better reflect an amount more in line with the amount typically consumed. • They are also going to be providing “dual column” labels – one with amounts per serving and one with amounts per package. This will make servings sizes and servings per container more clear. • “Calorie” and “serving size amounts” will now be in bigger and 26 www.saintgeorgewellness.com
bolded type, making it easier to read. • Manufacturers will now list the gram amounts of vitamin D, calcium, iron and potassium, although only listing vitamin D and potassium are mandatory. As a nutrition professional I like this, but I’m not sure if the consumer will be able to translate these gram amounts. They will still list %DV as they always have. About the Author Vitamin A and vitamin C will now not Emily is a registered dietitian be included; this just reflects what is and received her degree at Brigham Young University. found in dietary trends – Americans are She is a member of the Academy found to be deficient in vitamin D and of Nutrition and Dietetics and potassium more than any other nutrient, belongs to the practice groups and vitamin A and vitamin C are less of of Integrated/Functional Nutrition, Weight Management a concern than they were when the food and Sports, Cardiovascular, and labels were last updated. Wellness Nutrition. She has • “Added sugars” will now be a Certificate in Adult Weight included under total sugar amounts. Management and is a Certified LEAP Therapist. This is HUGE and very much needed! Recommendations for lowering sugar intake is in regards to ADDED sugar, not naturally occurring sugar found in unsweetened dairy products and fruit. Now when you look at a food label, you will be able to quickly see how much added sugar is in a product. This presents the question… how much added sugar is too much? In 2008, the American Heart Association (AHA) came out with added sugar recommendations: (less than or equal to) 24 grams or 6 tsp for women and (less than or equal to) 36 grams or 9 tsp for men (1 tsp is equivalent to 4 grams of sugar). The average American consumes about 300-350 calories per day in added sugars. This is equivalent to 79 grams or 22 tsp of sugar. There is no question that many Americans consume too much added sugar and many would do well to cut back. However, I hope that the AHA recommendation prevents an all-or-nothing mentality with sweeteners. No-sugar diets are all the rage, and the backlash I see is bingeing on sugar once you let yourself have it. You have wiggle room! No worries about adding some sweetener to oats or yogurt or baked goods, etc. We gotta focus more on overall food patterns than any one food or ingredient. • “Calories from fat” has been taken off. So glad about this. It was unnecessary, misleading and confusing. If a food is high in fat, the calories from fat will be high, but that doesn’t mean a food is “unhealthy”. A good example is peanut butter – the majority of calories in peanut butter comes from fat…as it should be! Avocados (although they rarely have food labels), oils, olives, other nuts and seeds, etc. will also fall into this category. • % Daily Value amounts are being updated for sodium, fiber and vitamin D. This should just assure you that we (nutrition professionals and researchers) continue to learn and aim to provide the most up-todate scientific evidence when making nutrition recommendations. So when can you expect these new changes? Manufacturers are required to use the new label by July 26, 2018. However, manufacturers with less than $10 million in annual food sales will have an additional year to make the change. So, unfortunately, there’s a little wait (par for government services, right!?) but you may see them popping up sooner, depending on the manufacturer.
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Public Safety Heroes By Kelly Kendall
Local heroes are people who work and live in the communities we call home. They put their lives on the line, rise above and beyond in a time of need, give their time to a cause in order to make our lives better, or are just good people, willing to help when needed. Some do it not even knowing the positive impact they are having on a life. This “Local Hero” section focuses on these people, each one of them. What a difference a few decades can make, from the inception of public safety organizations in Southern Utah to today! Can you imagine if the 911 call center was down for just twenty-four hours? There would certainly be a lot of chaos and commotion. Sometimes we hear people disrespect those who are putting their very lives on the line – but who do they call when something goes wrong and they need help? The very people they have disrespected. Those who are in a position of prevention and protection are really never “off duty.”
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They are dedicated public servants who are sworn to protect public safety at any time and place that the peace is threatened or citizens are in need of help – any help. We appreciate and are grateful for those who rush to our aid when we are in our most dire moments. Public safety refers to the welfare and protection of “us,” the general public. The primary goal of public safety is prevention and protection of the public from dangers, such as crimes or disasters, when they happen. Our local police departments, sheriff ’s office, campus police, fire departments (full-time and volunteers), highway patrol, UDOT, EMS, National Guard, and search and rescue volunteers all work hard to protect us. A simple “thank you” hardly seems adequate, when they place their lives on the line to prevent crime, injury, and accidents, as well as come to our aid when called upon. We must thank them often for their continued vigilance. Without their sacrifices we would be much less capable of protecting our
families, communities, state, and nation. For decades, many spouses and children have said goodbye every day, not knowing if their loved ones will return home. One uniformed hero stated, “What you call being a hero, I call just doing my job.” Many even use their personal time to help fund-raise for local charities and speak to our children in local schools on how to be safe when we are not there for them... now that’s a local hero! We want to thank, show appreciation for, honor, and celebrate all of our law enforcement professionals who have chosen to play a vitally important role in our communities. In every way they help keep our public places, homes, and children safe. These local heroes are out there every day, every hour, putting their lives on the line to make sure we can live free and be safe. We live in a day the world has never before seen – perhaps the most exciting time in the history of earth! And yet, our country seems to be divided between race, background, and religion more than ever before. Especially now, with police officers under fire, we want to honor law enforcement and all public safety officers, and express our heartfelt appreciation for laying their lives on the line for each of us. We would all do well to say “thank you” to those protecting us, our families, communities, state and nation, because, if we haven’t already had them come to our rescue, there will be a time when we will need their help. Brad Thor encapsulates how we feel about those who are always there protecting us and coming to our rescue when we need them: “We have an incredible warrior class in this country – people in law enforcement, intelligence [public safety] – and I thank God every night we have them standing fast
to protect us from the tremendous amount of evil that exists in the world.” A huge shout out to all of our public safety officials and volunteers who have served throughout Southern Utah since its humble beginnings until today: St. George, Washington City, Santa Clara, Ivins, Hurricane, La Verkin, Springdale and those that cover the entire county and state! From the bottom of our hearts, “Thank You” for all you do to protect us and keep us safe! You are all heroes!
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About the Author Kelly B. Kendall is the USU Fatherhood Education Coordinator in the School of Family, Consumer & Human Development & HealthyRelationshipsUtah.org. He is also the CEO of Practice Partners, LLC, V.P. of Health & Wellness Solutions, LLC, and teaches in the DSU School of Business & Communication as adjunct faculty. He is passionate about helping empower fathers to be great dads in the lives of their children. He teaches Fatherhood Education Courses throughout Southern Utah including Purgatory Correctional Facility. He loves to travel, mountain bike, write, humanitarian service where he and his wife are the founders of the non-profit, Socks for Souls; and he loves spending time with his wife, Colleen and family.
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Restaurant Journeys:
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for Healthy Eating By Elise Shepherd One of the strange things about being a teacher is that the new year does not begin in January. I’m willing to bet that more teachers make resolutions in the heat of August with the onset of the new school year than they do in the middle of winter. It’s not the only strange thing people in education do, but there it is. Thus, I generally find myself vowing to become healthier at the end of my lazy summer hiatus, after all of my traveling, and after I have eaten basically what I wanted because it was my summer vacation, after all. Part of this “being healthier” goal means that I have made plans to make healthy food at home and not eat out so much. And that’s just what is going to happen… soon. However, when one gets the call to have lunch with one’s friends at Durango’s, what can one do? Not ignore the invitation – that’s for sure! This is how I became THAT person in the line at Durango’s, St. George’s own newly remodeled, yet indisputably established walk up and order Mexican grill. I had the audacity to ask the crew question upon question about what would be the healthiest order choice, and they were gracious enough to help me through the order while hungry people behind me glared a bit. I did appreciate everyone’s patience, as I had never tried to be uber-healthy at Durango’s before. Sure, I have eaten at Durango’s plenty in the past ten or so years that they have been open. I love their shredded sweet pork burritos, marinated steak enchiladas, signature beans and rice, and the flavors of their sauces. I have appreciated their dedication to making fresh and tasty food for a bargain price, and I know I’m not the only one. The lunchtime visits through the years of a bazillion teenagers speaks volumes. During my past visits, I admittedly wasn’t worried about healthy choices. I laced my salads with plenty of sour cream, house dressing,
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cheese, and tortilla strips, and then I lightheartedly enjoyed every bite, never worrying much about the nutritional value or calorie count involved. I frequented the place for the delicious food! But that was then, and this is now, and the question has become this: Is it possible for me, a self-proclaimed foodie, to enjoy the healthy version of my favorite salad as much as the unhealthy version? – and the answer is… absolutely! This is how it went: With the helpful suggestions of the Durango’s crew, I skipped the tortilla altogether (though a wheat tortilla is an option). I added grilled peppers and onions and some marinated chicken to the romaine lettuce base. Then, I topped it all off with plenty of pico de gallo, lime, and guacamole. On the side, I ordered their zesty vinaigrette dressing. The resulting fajita-type salad was extremely tasty and satisfying! As always, the lettuce was crisp, the chicken was spicy in all the right ways, and the grilled vegetables helped blend everything together pleasurably. I found the trick for me was spending some time making sure that I had a mixture of all the ingredients in every bite. I realize that I have much to learn. I tip my hat to Durango’s and to their cooperative and friendly staff members. I also realize that there are those of you out there who might say that it would have been even better to skip the dressing and just add lime juice to my salad. Baby steps, people! Baby steps.
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INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
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a Perfect Symbol for DOCUTAH By Della Lowe The raven is a mystical bird, revered in many cultures and with a multitude of characteristics attributed to it. Sometimes a god, sometimes a devil, always mysterious, this remarkable bird is known for its intelligence, strength and endless curiosity. Throughout the world and over millennia, the mythology of the raven grew in disparate cultures. “The DOCUTAH International Documentary Film Festival™ chose the raven as its symbol for much the same reason that people throughout the centuries have been inspired by this bird,” said Phil Tuckett, Executive Director of DOCUTAH™, Director of the Digital Film Program and Executive Director of DSU Films. “Documentary films bring the viewers to places they may never see, and to emotions they can recognize as universal, no matter where they live, no matter what their religion, no matter what their status.” Prescient, intelligent, sharing, strong – many characteristics of the raven mimic the breadth of human experience. In different myths, the raven signifies war, prosperity, famine, plenty, death, life. The Tsimshian from British Columbia and Alaska believe they were given light by the raven. “[The] raven brings heightened awareness and a deeper understanding of our consciousness. The raven encourages us to experience transformation, so that we can be reunited with the mysteries of the universe, and rid ourselves of our inner demons.” (Material licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.) Jeff Ham, the renowned artist who created the original raven painting for DOCUTAH remarked, “Highly intelligent, ravens watch everything and everyone and through that observation have learned how to thrive in all manner of environments and climates. Like the documentarian that chronicles and observes then enlightens us about ourselves through stories, I see the raven as the documentarian of the desert. The raven is a recognizable symbol of Southern Utah and the art of observation.” Documentary films can certainly help all of us understand the human condition and the links we have to each other, as well as other creatures which inhabit earth with us. This year DOCUTAH accepted 68 films representing thirty U.S. states and twenty countries. The films this year cover such intriguing subjects as:
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1. A modern country with no military. 2. A devotee of a forgotten science called optography. 3. People who live in storm sewers underneath the streets of Las Vegas. 4. Young children training to run with the bulls of Spain. About the Author 5. Conservation and industry Della Lowe is an Emmy Award winning news coexisting in Borneo. producer, who worked for 6. An insanely popular comedy series; ABCNews in New York for each episode 6 seconds long. 23 years. After moving to 7. Mango trees saving the lives of Silicon Valley, she spent 14 years in marketing and PR young Indian girls. for several tech companies. 8. A man obsessed with stealing Lowe is the marketing and NYC buses and subways then PR lead for the DOCUTAH making all the correct stops. International Documentary Film Festival. 9. A Baltimore beatbox rapper teaming up with Mongolian throat singers. 10. A politician who was Donald Trump long before Donald Trump was a politician. 11. A Canadian Catholic Christmas tree salesman selling his wares in a NYC Jewish neighborhood to atheists. 12. The owner of a crooked auto wrecking company who goes into hiding from the law dressed as a woman and decides he likes it. “Like the documentarian that chronicles and observes then enlightens us about ourselves through stories, I see the raven as the documentarian of the desert.” Jeff Ham
“It takes real passion to venture into the art of documentary, which is often a lonely pursuit in a world filled with commercialized studio films. That passion certainly shines through in this year’s selections,” said Tuckett. “The variety of subjects will bring audiences to places they have never known, and allow them to experience a wide range of emotions from tears to laughter to inspiration to wonderment.” An exciting development announced in July is that the DSU College of the Arts will begin offering a new Bachelor of Science degree in digital film. The University has acquired the 14,000 square foot hangar at the Ridge Top Complex in St. George, which will be utilized as a film studio. “Right now you could do a feature film in there,” said Tuckett. “It’s big enough, the ceiling’s high enough, plus there are six offices for all of our staff and three conference rooms. Classes will be taught in the hangar starting in the fall term and, within two years, the entire program will be based out of the building.” The DSU 2016 DOCUTAH International Documentary Film Festival runs from September 6 -10 and includes a series of free intimate filmmaker chats, and special events.
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in Community Health Needs By Pam Graf, WCSD Foundation Director Washington County School District recently added voice to conversations with Dixie Regional Medical Center (DRMC)/ Intermountain Healthcare, Southwest Public Health Department and the Utah Department of Health in a community health needs assessment conducted by DRMC. Leaders across Southern Utah met to identify health indicators, gather data, analyze, and then determine the most important needs that will have to be addressed in the next three to five years. The “FOUR” identified health priorities agreed upon were: 1) Pre-diabetes, 2) High Blood Pressure, 3) Depression, and 4) Prescription drug (opioid) misuse. We all know each of these health problems can be devastating if left unattended. In the paragraphs below you will find highlights from the Utah Department of Health Public Health Indicator Based Information Systems (IBIS) on each of these health issues. Pre-diabetes and high blood pressure are common among adults, many of whom do not know they have it. Diabetes affects as many as one in three individuals and in Utah costs more than $1 billion a year. Identifying people with pre-diabetes can prevent the development of type-2 diabetes. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms and increases the risk for heart disease and stroke. They both can be managed through lifestyle changes. Depression – Mental illness affects 20% of the US population and depression is the most common illness. It is more common in people with other health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease, and can worsen outcomes in people with those conditions and contribute to an overall quality of life. Prescription Opioid Misuse is a major problem in Utah. In 2013, Utah ranked 5th in the U.S. for drug poisoning deaths with a rate of 21.7 per 100,000. Every month, 49 Utahans die as a result of a drug poisoning, 82.3% of which are accidental or of undetermined intent. Of these, 74.8% involve opioids. As a school district, we are committed to working with DRMC and other community partners as we make a concentrated effort to address the four health priorities by finding ways to implement better health habits for our employees and by having each classroom teacher find creative ways to teach and experience the benefits of exercise and healthy nutrition. Tammara Robinson, who oversees the school district’s wellness program, will use the four priority areas as topics in organizing this year’s seminars and activities for our employees to help us improve our eating and exercise habits. We hope to set better examples for our students, their families, and our own families. We know that prevention is all about education. We plan to utilize the expertise of our health and physical education teachers (and Intermountain dietitians), as well as our Career & Technical Educators in creating cross subject curriculum that can be used in K-12 classrooms in a seamless manner. For example, integrating health and wellness into math, science, English, and social studies classes. We will encourage teachers to use current brain research in structuring their students’ time on task, movement/exercise, healthy snacks, fresh air/breathing activities, and even water breaks during daily lessons to improve learning efficiency and retention. Understanding health and living a healthy lifestyle cannot be taught too early. Our elementary school counselors spend a lot of time in classrooms teaching coping skills, resiliency skills, selfcontrol skills, anger management skills, communication skills and other social skills to help young students be better prepared to live in our fast pace and stressful world. Our secondary counselors are trained on identifying and intervening with students with depression and anxiety. They commonly invite local specialist into the schools to talk about drug prevention, suicide prevention, developing healthy relationships, and career opportunities. We want all employees and students to know and understand the connection between good physical health and good mental health. We welcome community experts to come into our schools and get involved in the four areas of prevention. If we work together, there will be huge changes economically (with a healthier workforce), savings in health costs, less poverty, disease, and homelessness. But more importantly, the quality of life will improve, and MANY LIVES WILL BE SAVED!
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About the Author Pam Graf is the Foundation Director for Washington County School District and is actively involved in the community. She was born and raised in St. George and moved all the way to Santa Clara which she calls her home.
DSU Homecoming 2016:
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With the return of Dixie State University students this fall, campus is coming alive once again in preparation for Homecoming 2016 with a new theme: Red, Wild, and Free. “We wanted something that encapsulated the feeling when students come back to Dixie,” explained DSU Student Body President Sarah Ramaker. “It’s hard to mistake the Dixie spirit and feeling of fun and freedom that our school affords its students.” Homecoming is a chance for alumni and community members alike to come to the DSU campus to show support and appreciation for their local university and take part in the rich traditions of Dixie. Students, faculty, community, and alumni can come together October 17 through 22 to celebrate their dear Dixie school. The night before it all begins, look to Black Hill to see the D light up red, signifying the beginning of Homecoming Week. The D turning red is a special occurrence, only appearing twice a year for Homecoming and D-Week. Monday night, at 6, come to the Alumni House for the Classic Car Show and enjoy a free all-American dinner provided by the DSU Alumni Association. A fan favorite, the Miss Dixie State University Pageant will take place at 7:30 on Tuesday night in the Cox Performing Arts Center. All former homecoming queens are invited back to participate in the show and tell of their favorite Dixie memories. Tickets for the pageant are $5. On Wednesday night, bring the whole family to a free drive-in movie at the Ridge Top Complex (620 S. Airport Road). “The drive-in movie is a newer tradition, but has quickly become a family-favorite for the community,” said DSU Director of Student Involvement and Leadership Luke Kerouac. “We had more than 1,000 cars show up for last year’s movie.” This year’s movie will play on two giant screens and dinner will be available at several food trucks. The gates will open at 7 p.m., so be sure to be on time, because spaces will fill up quickly at this event. The Alumni Assembly will be free to the public and held in the Eccles Fine Arts Concert Hall at 10 a.m. on Friday, as the Class of 1966 will be honored in celebration of 50 years.
DSU Alumni Marketing & PR Coordinator Chet Norman said, “The assembly is a talent show that’s high-energy and always an entertaining get-together.” After the morning’s fun, the Alumni Banquet at 6 p.m. will combine with the Founders’ Day Assembly and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in the Gardner Center Ballroom. About the Author “The banquet is a special opportunity for Joel Griffin is the Coordinator us to honor those who have made a lasting of Public Relations at Dixie impact on DSU and the community,” State University. For more information about DSU, Norman said. “It’s nice to have a moment contact him at griffin@dixie. during homecoming week to spotlight edu. them and their service to Dixie.” Tickets for the Alumni Banquet are $15 per person and can be purchased at the Alumni Office or ordered at 435-652-7535. Later Friday night, show your school spirit by joining President Richard “Biff ” Williams in the wee hours for the Midnight 5K, held at Legend Solar Stadium. “It’s always a blast to run side-by-side with students, alumni, and DSU supporters,” Williams said. “It’s a fun crowd and there’s nothing quite like running a 5K race in the middle of the night with a bunch of people who are just as crazy as you are.” To register for the race, visit Dixie.edu/midnight5k. Entrance to the race for students and alumni is $15 and community members can participate for $20. Homecoming Week will culminate with Saturday’s events, starting with the annual Homecoming Parade at 9 a.m. on Tabernacle Street, from 700 East to Main Street. The parade is one of the most wellattended community events of the year, with around 100 parade entrants and approximately 3,000 spectators. After the parade, grab lunch at the Alumni House between 11 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Free hamburgers, hot dogs, cookies, snow cones, and ice cream will be served at the Homecoming Tailgate Party. The Homecoming football game against Colorado School of Mines kicks off at 1 p.m., so wear red and support the Trailblazers football team in Legend Solar Stadium. Tickets for the game are $7 for general seating and $10 for reserved seating with free admission for children 12 and under. Take part in Dixie State University’s Homecoming traditions this October, and we hope to see you on campus. For a complete schedule of all Homecoming Week activities and events, please visit dixie.edu/homecoming. St. George Health & Wellness Magazine | September/October 2016 35
WholeFIT: Wellness for Life
Part V: Our Spirituality
This is the fifth article in a six-part series. By Jared DuPree, PhD
The focus of my article series this year is on how we can live healthy and well, considering all areas of our life. For this article, I want to focus on our spirituality. Spirituality means different things to different people. For some, it can represent an actual faith or religion; for others, spirituality represents a way of living. Regardless of your belief system or religious practice, spirituality represents your connection with yourself, others and a higher power or purpose. Research suggests that increasing one’s spirituality produces a number of health benefits: 1. I ncreased spirituality has been shown to increase physical activity and decrease harmful behaviors like tobacco use. 2. Increased spirituality has been shown to help those who have suffered from adversity or trauma. 3. Increased spirituality has been shown to contribute to higher levels of marital satisfaction. 4. I ncreased spirituality has been shown to reduce negative responses to stress and anxiety. Viktor Frankl was a practicing neurologist and psychiatrist when World War II began. Because he was a Jew, he was taken prisoner by the Nazis and sent to live in concentration camps where most of his family died. He details the horrific experiences in the book Man’s Search for Meaning. Frankl repeated two beliefs that he said helped him endure: 1. “Suffering ceases to be suffering when it finds a meaning.” 2. “He who has a strong enough ‘why’ can endure almost any ‘how’.” Victor Frankl’s life is a paradox. Abraham Maslow, a famous humanistic psychologist, developed an influential theory of needs, stating that self-actualization (the highest one can achieve psychologically) comes only after meeting more basic needs such as food, safety, and social connection. Viktor Frankl’s example, however, turns this all upside down. Dr. Frankl did not have adequate food, safety, or social connection, and yet he is the epitome of self-actualization. In spite of the horror he experienced, he found deeper meaning in serving and helping others, and working for a better future. Frankl stated: Being human always points, and is directed, to something, to someone, other than oneself – be it a meaning to fulfill or another human being to encounter. The more one forgets himself by giving himself to a cause to serve or another person to love, the more human he is and the more he actualizes himself. What is called self-actualization is not an attainable aim at all, for the simple reason that the more one would strive for it, the more he would miss it. In other words, self-actualization is possible only as a side-effect of self-transcendence.
Here are a few important tips that can help us self-transcend and tap into our spirituality: Tip #1: Seek moments of meditation or prayer to find communion with yourself, the world, and a higher power or purpose. Frequent prayer or meditation is related to decreased stress, increased meaning in life, and improved health. Meditation is the language of the soul. If you have never meditated, view it as “purposeful thinking” in which you find a quiet place and spend time thinking about a particular topic or goal like increased clarity or focus.
Dr. Jared DuPree is the founder and executive editor of St. George Health & Wellness magazine and the Southern Utah Health & Wellness Directory. He is also the founder and president of the Centers for Couples & Families and WholeFIT. He currently is an Assistant Professor for Dixie State University and resides in St. George with his wife and four kids - the highlight of his life.
Tip #2: Engage in mindfulness. Mindfulness is described as the ability to focus on being in the moment with nonjudgmental awareness. Much of our suffering stems from rumination, fears, and negative self-evaluations. If you imagine your journey in life as being represented on a map, mindful acceptance is being aware of where you are exactly on the map. In order to move toward valued goals, you first need to recognize where you are starting. Engaging in mindfulness sheds the troubles and weights of the day and allows us to think more clearly about the bigger picture while focusing on the beautiful and important things of life. Tip #3: Study sacred texts or positive sources of learning. Personal study is a powerful way to grow spiritually. Religious and spiritual teachings and practices represent the stored wisdom of the human race. Personal study is associated with greater mental and physical health. Seek out the best books from various faiths and forms of wisdom. Tip #4: Serve. Almost all faiths and spiritual movements have emphasized service. We know that service is also related to improved physical and mental health. In fact, some studies find that giving social support is more effective than receiving social support in regards to health outcomes. In short, people who serve live longer, healthier, happier lives. In conclusion, spirituality is an integral part of our wellness. As we seek to commune with a higher power, study the great wisdoms of humanity and give to others, our spirituality will enhance and we will be healthier for it! For more information on how to “Live Well” more fully, visit www.wholefitwellness.com.
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ITINERARY: October 12th - 17th (5 nights/6days) Day 1: Fly to Cancun; travel to Valladolid (Yucatan) Day 2: Bike Tour to Local Cenotes & Mayan Village Day 3: Visit Ek Balam Ruins, Watch Dancers in Merida Day 4: Visit Uxmal Ruins, Local Cenotes, Night in Merida Day 5: Visit Progreso Beach & Merida, Mexico Centro Day 6: Fly from Merida to Las Vegas or local airport
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Southern Utah: A Haven for Hikers By Movara Spa Staff
Southern Utah and hiking go hand in hand. But there are a few important details to keep in mind before lacing up those hiking boots. Carie Koch, Hiking Manager at Movara Fitness Resort, has been an avid hiker for close to 26 years. As a professional hiking guide, she has spent much of her free time exploring the Southern Utah trails and guiding others safely through the terrain. Since 2007, Carie has been the hiking manager for Movara Fitness Resort (formerly Fitness Ridge) where she has guided guests of all ages, abilities and tness levels through terrains both breathtaking and challenging. Her extensive knowledge of the climate and terrain have prepared her to offer some great advice for local hikers to stay healthy and safe while enjoying the natural beauty of Southern Utah. ““is is the perfect place to go hiking.” Says Carie, “Number one, hiking doesn’t require any equipment really; everyone has a pair of tennis-shoes and some water booles and that’s really all you need! ere are hundreds of great trails right here in Southern Utah.” At Movara Fitness Resort, hiking is one of the most attractive features, as many guests come speciically to hike the majestic red rocks of Southern Utah. Movara’s guests participate in daily hikes, and can also schedule private hikes led by experienced hiking guides. Hiking is considered an integral part of the tness program because hiking is an excellent calorie burn and a fun way to exercise – not to mention the feelings of accomplishment and euphoria when guests complete the daily challenge. “As opposed to spending hours inside of a building working out in a gym, you can be outside enjoying the fresh air and breathtaking scenery.” Says Carie. “Your workout takes less time and is truly enjoyable.” Fortunately, for St. George natives, the climate is mild almost all year long and some of the most beautiful state parks in the world are just miles away. Before hiiing the trails, however, Carie says there are a few things all hikers should be aware of to ensure a safe, enjoyable experience. “is summer, set that alarm clock for the early, cooler hours - and get out on those rocks! Hiking in the morning can invigorate body and soul, providing mental clarity that carries through your whole day. Interested in a private hike at Movara? Just call (435) 673-6600 to schedule! photo by Ben Braten
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By Dr. Alan Hillstead
Dr. Hillstead earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, and his post medical school training has included family medicine, anesthesiology and specialized fellowship training in interventional pain management at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Hillstead practices at Southwest Spine and Pain Care Center in Cedar City.
Have you ever had pain in your back and leg and had your friend or the doctor tell you that you have sciatica? What is sciatica? What causes it, and how can you make it go away? Sciatica is really a descriptive term. It is used when there are painful symptoms along the path of the sciatic nerve, which starts in the back, travels through the buttocks and then goes all the way down the legs to the feet. Pain can range from mild to severe to excruciating, but fortunately there are some helpful treatments. It helps to first understand what causes sciatica in order to understand how to make it go away, and prevent it from coming back. Although the sciatica pain can be felt all the way to the feet, the most common source of the pain is from the nerves leaving the spine in the low back, or lumbar region. Most commonly, irritation to these nerves comes from a herniated disc in the spine or from overgrowth of bone (a bone spur) that crowds the nerve. In rare cases, a tumor or disease, like diabetes, can cause irritation to the nerve leading to pain. The pain can be both from physical pressure on the nerve as well as inflammation from chemicals produced by injury or tissue irritation. Pain is often described as shooting or electrical pain, burning, tingling or numbness. There can be discomfort anywhere along the leg; in the buttocks, the back of the leg, calf and into the feet. Relieving the inflammation, irritation and crowding of the nerve is the key to relieving the pain. The nerves from our spine are very sensitive, and even small changes can result in worsening of pain. Bending and lifting or sitting down for a long period of time puts a lot of strain on the discs in the back, increasing the pressure and inflammation of nearby nerves. Tightened muscles caused by the pain make the problem worse and contribute to a cycle of pain and irritation. However, just as small changes can make it worse, small improvements can break the cycle of pain and give relief. In fact, the majority of people can experience improvement in their symptoms with simple at home measures. The key is to improve or remove the irritation to the nerve and keep the muscles from tightening and causing a cycle of pain. Ice can relieve symptoms early on, and can promote healing. Heat can help loosen tight muscles, and stretching can relieve tension and reduce compression to nerves. Over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen and naproxen can also sometimes be helpful. When the pain has gone away, it is wise to maintain good spine health by keeping the muscles in the back and core flexible and strong, thus protecting the vulnerable areas in the spine. When the pain is severe or persists, and at home measures aren’t making a difference, there are effective injections that can be performed. Epidural steroid injections can place a strong anti-inflammatory medication near the irritated nerve root. This can greatly reduce or eliminate painful symptoms for a time, to allow you to get back to the activities that will keep your spine healthy, protect vulnerable nerves or discs, and prevent future injury. Surgery is also an option that is used when other therapies have not worked, or in cases where there is weakness in the legs or loss of control of bowel or bladder. Surgery can remove parts of the disc or bones that are putting pressure on the nerves and causing pain. Back pain and sciatica are very common and affect a great number of people. With the right treatments and care of your back you can greatly improve your quality of life. The medical staff at Southwest Spine and Pain Center practice precision and expertise in all areas of their work. From administering injections to handling advanced spine treatments, our team is committed to providing compassion and hope to patients suffering from pain. 40 www.saintgeorgewellness.com
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Last issue, the article I wrote was titled “House Calls.” The article included a picture of my dad’s old medical bag. Dad’s bag holds its sacred position in my office next to a sculpture of a medicine man. The two displays could be conceived as polar opposites. Eastern verses Western methods of health care. Recently, Saint George has seen an influx of health care providers. Each provider carries their own methods and practices of healing. Have you ever wondered who to see and or what to do for your health issue? For example, who should I see or what should I do for my nagging neck and back pain? The options seem overwhelming. Perhaps I should see neurology, sports medicine, family practice, physical therapy, chiropractor, or pain management? Or maybe my enormous gut is pulling on my back and I am just too fat? Should I see a trainer or nutritionist? What can I do? Should I join a gym? Is it a mind thing? Am I too stressed out and my back is letting me know? Do I need a counselor? A massage sure sound good! Should I rub some oil on it? Should an acupuncturist stick a needle in it? The conflict of providers and treatment options is overwhelming. Or is it? When I look at the medical bag and the medicine man it triggers a stirring story. Dr. Carl Hammerschlag, M.D., a Yale-trained psychiatrist tells the story of working with a Native American who challenged his medical school assumptions. “While working as a family physician in a Native American hospital in the Southwest, Carl Hammerschlag was introduced to a patient named Santiago, a Pueblo priest and clan chief, who asked him where he had learned how to heal. Hammerschlag responded almost by rote, rattling off his medical education, internship and certification. “The old man replied, ‘Do you know how to dance?’ You must be able to dance if you are to heal people,’ he admonished the young doctor. ‘I can teach you my steps, but you will have to hear your own music.’”
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J.R. received his bachelor of science in chemistry and exercise science and master of science in health promotion from Brigham Young University. Later, he received a master of medical science from Midwestern University and eventually became licensed a physician’s assistant (PA). He worked at Enterprise Valley Medical Center and later worked for the Emergency Department at Dixie Regional Medical Center in Saint George, Utah. He is the founder of Alive & Well, which began in 1995. J.R. currently works full time to provide individuals, families, and small businesses total solutions for their health and wellness needs. J.R. is surrounded by his beautiful wife and 4 beautiful daughters. He loves to golf, run and play the accordion, but not at the same time.
Like multiple providers and methodologies, the choice of keys on the piano can seem overwhelming. Pounding on the same key at the same pace is irritating at best. However, when one of the masters like Jon Schmidt or Liberace begin to play the keys, beautiful music flows. Throughout my career, it has been my privilege to hear the music of providers and patients alike. In some cases, Western influence came to the rescue of a lifeless child or adult. In other cases Eastern culture assisted to overcome cancer and other “invaders.” I have also witnessed both Western and Eastern methods working harmoniously to help restore a sad, weak, drug-dependent couple to be happy, strong and independent. In every successful case, the patient and the provider utilized multiple providers and methodologies. They could hear the music. They danced. Do you know how to dance? To learn more about Alive & Well mobile medicine services, visit www.myaliveandwell.com.
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A Less Invasive Approach to Hip Replacement Surgery By Michael Anderson, M.D. The anterior approach for hip replacement is a unique tissue sparing alternative to the traditional posterior or lateral approaches. By using this muscle-sparing method, patients may have less pain post-operatively, a shorter hospital stay, and a quicker recovery. How is the anterior hip approach different from other approaches? 1. Because the hospital stay is so short (often less than 24 hours) extra time in patient education before surgery is spent to help the patient fully understand what to expect before, during and after the surgery. 2. The surgery is done on a special hightech operating room table (Dixie Regional Medical Center has two of these tables) that controls the position of the hip during surgery. 3. I ntra operative X-ray for precise place ment of the artificial hip components is used during surgery. 4. The surgical path to get to the hip via the anterior approach goes between muscles, causing less damage to the hip.
Dr. Anderson has practiced orthopedic surgery in St. George for the past 25 years taking a special interest in anterior hip replacement, total knee replacement and partial knee replacement. He founded, and helped develop, Coral Desert Orthopedics to a thriving practice of six surgeons and three physicians assistants. With his wife and four boys he enjoys all the outdoor activities that Southern Utah offers, including mountain climbing, cycling and photography. His training has presented unique opportunities including serving as the crew physician for an IMAX film in Antarctica documenting the travels of Ernest Shackleton in 1914, Shackleton’s Antarctic Adventure. He has also served as volunteer medical doctor and orthopedic surgeon in Third World countries.
5. Seldom is a blood transfusion needed. My rate of transfusion in the last year was a little less than 4% (national average is 16%). Potential benefits of the anterior approach to the hip: 1. Because the anterior approach is tissue-sparing, key muscles on the side or back of the hip are not cut during the surgery, likely resulting in less scaring and decreased postoperative pain. 2. Using real-time X-ray control during surgery, we are able to have more precise placement and sizing of the artificial hip components. 3. With the muscles and tendons largely intact, the hip is inherently more stable immediately after surgery, hence fewer restrictions for the patient. 4. Full weight-bearing is usually allowed immediately after surgery. 5. With less surgical trauma during the anterior approach, there is likely a quicker overall recovery. 6. Very little physical therapy is required after an anterior total hip replacement. 7. Most patients go directly home when discharged from the hospital and not to a rehabilitation facility. In my experience, I’ve found that patients recover much better in the setting of their own home. As with any major surgery, all risks must be considered. Not every patient is a candidate for the anterior approach. I encourage you to discuss which type of surgery is best for you with your surgeon.
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Learning about Newborns’ Health Risks can Minimize Parents’ Worries By Brendon Holmes, DO, Intermountain Medical
very early age, the incidence of peanut allergies is extremely low. The current thinking is that waiting to expose children to these foods is not necessarily the best idea. At the same time, that’s not to suggest you make a meal out of these foods, but as early as four months, you could give babies a taste off your finger tip. At six months offer them small portions of pureed foods. The basic idea is that the earlier and more often kids are exposed to these foods, the less likely they are to develop associated allergies.
When to seek care
Being a newborn baby’s parent is a demanding job full of sleepless nights and busy days. As a pediatrician, I talk to many parents who have concerns about their baby’s health. A few specific topics seem to create the most concerns, but a little education can help minimize those anxieties.
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) SIDS—the sudden death of an infant
under one year of age—can be a parent’s biggest worry. Recently, the idea has been circulating that swaddling babies (wrapping them tightly in a blanket or cloth) is the cause of SIDS. While it’s important to make sure babies don’t overheat, swaddling alone hasn’t been shown to cause SIDS. Swaddling then laying babies on their stomachs may be a problem, however. Pediatricians recommend babies always sleep on their backs. We don’t know why, but placing babies on their backs to sleep seems to be the safest option. Other SIDS-related risks involve laying babies in soft, fluffy environments. Newborn infants don’t have control of their movements so they’re at risk if they roll into bumper pads, fluffy blankets or stuffed animals that could obstruct their breathing. Children in an environment where they’re exposed to second-hand cigarette smoke are also at greater risk for SID’S.
Childhood immunizations
Immunizations have gotten a bad rap over the years, but they truly are a modern-day success story. In fact, the World Health Organization names immunizations as one of top 10 medical advancements in our century. Immunizations work by introducing the body to a minimal amount of microorganisms that cause disease so the body can fight or prevent a future infection. Immunizations have helped to eliminate or reduce the risk of many life-threatening and infectious diseases like mumps, measles or polio. For a number of years, the idea that immunizations trigger autism was circulated, but that theory has recently been debunked. You can learn more about immunizations, their safety, and get an immunization schedule for children online at HealthyChildren.org—a website for parents provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Another theory that’s losing steam is the idea that you should avoid exposing young children to foods that commonly result in allergens like milk, eggs, and peanut products. Researchers have found that in India, where children are introduced to peanuts at a
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Many things that happen to babies may look scary but they shouldn’t worry parents. However, you should be concerned if your baby stops her regular routine—the way she eats, sleeps, passes stool or urinates. If your baby experiences a change from her regular routine, contact her care giver. I love that kids are generally very resilient and happy. Even when they’re a little sick, they’re happy and playful. A rewarding part of my job is helping babies stay healthy or, when they are sick, helping them regain their health and well-being. The other part of that is helping parents better understand the risks to their babies’ health so they can operate from a position of knowledge and minimize some of their worries.
Here are a few other quick health tips related to common concerns: • Noisy breathing. New parents in particular are often concerned about their baby’s noisy breathing. In most cases, noisy breathing happens because kids are born with tiny noses and it takes time for their nose to grow to the point that they can breathe more easily. Sometimes, when babies cry and breathe in, they snort a little. Again, this is due to their tiny noses; time and growth will resolve the situation. • Watery eyes. Another worry for new parents is when their baby’s eyes seem excessively watery or sticky (especially after a nap). Mothers worry their baby has an infection, but many newborns have under-developed tear ducts that may close resulting in watery or sticky eyes. When this happens, you can use moistened cotton wool to clean a baby’s eyes. With time, tear ducts open and the problem should resolve itself. Seek medical attention, however, if a baby’s eyes are red or inflamed, or if the baby rubs her eyes or seems in pain. • Use sunscreen. In our desert climate, I always remind parents to apply sunscreen when their infant is going to be in the sun longer than 30 minutes. Even as fall temperatures drop to comfortable levels, sun exposure is a concern. Look for a child-appropriate sunscreen with a 50 SPF (just as effective as a higher SPF level) and reapply sunscreen every two hours.
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Dr. Brendon Holmes practices pediatrics at Hurricane Valley Clinic. Originally from Norco, Calif., Dr. Holmes received his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Mo. He completed a pediatric residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Holmes’ hobbies range from auto mechanics and home repairs to reading, mountain biking, surfing, and playing volleyball. He enjoys spending time with his wife and children. To learn more about Dr. Holmes or to schedule an appointment, please call (435) 635-6400.
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Volume Fillers can be used to restore or add volume to areas that have lost volume with aging or never had volume to begin with (like small lips or flat cheeks). Fillers work immediately and can last from six months to several years, depending on the filler used. Prices range from $300 to around $800 per session or syringe. One of my favorite treatments is a “liquid facelift” which lifts the face through replacing volume that is lost naturally over the years. We typically lose around 5ml of volume in our faces per year beyond the age of 25, and most static facial lines (wrinkles you can see when the face is at rest) start around 25-27 years of age. Skin Care The foundation to good skin is great skin care. I typically recommend a good sunscreen for daily use to all my patients. I also frequently recommend a retinol (vitamin A based treatment like Retin-A or tretinoin) that fights sun damage, wrinkling and acne. It’s relatively inexpensive and is usually very effective.
About the Author Allie Blazzard has been serving Southern Utah as a Nurse Practitioner for over ten years. She is a Utah native, born and raised. She graduated with a Master’s Degree in Nursing from Brigham Young University in 2004. She specializes in cosmetic injections, hormone balancing, wellness and health at Riverside Medical Arts, where she is a co-owner. She has four beautiful children with her husband of 16 years, Andy. She has a passion for all things outdoors. She loves surfing, boating, swimming, exercising, road biking, reading, learning and spending time with her family and friends.
Nutrition The skin needs proper hydration, nutrition, and protection to look good and age well. You can offer your skin great antioxidants, peptides, growth factors, stem cells and more in your skin care to help with sun damage and wrinkling. I frequently place my patients on nutritional supplements or natural bioidentical hormone replacement, when appropriate, to help the skin from the inside out. There are so many different skin care lines and products to choose from that the choices can get overwhelming. I suggest sitting down with a licensed aesthetician to help customize a regime that is suitable for your specific skin care needs. For more information on Riverside Medical Arts go to www. riversidemedicalarts.com or call (435) 628-6466. They are located at 1068 East Riverside Drive in St. George, Utah.
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sghwMusculoskeletal | WELLN E S Sare a common problem for all of us, and as we age, injuries degenerative musculoskeletal conditions are a frequent barrier to maintaining the active lifestyle we desire. Up to this point, physicians and other health care providers have typically managed the symptoms which are the result of these musculoskeletal injuries and degenerative conditions. Medical science is now developing technologies to facilitate the healing of damaged musculoskeletal tissues – ligaments, tendons, joints, spinal discs and muscles, for example. Collectively, these new technologies, possible through advances in developmental and cell biology and other fields, are fueling the exciting and game-changing field of regenerative medicine. First, the evolving therapy of platelet-rich plasma, commonly known as PRP, is available to patients with ligament, tendon, muscle or joint injuries. PRP is typically delivered to the damaged tissues via injection with some type of medical image guidance (such as ultrasound or Xray). Evidence reviews of PRP treatment for musculoskeletal conditions have shown preliminary support for benefit of pain relief, but much work remains to be done. Full understanding of potential risk to a specific patient must take into consideration the patient’s specific medical condition and the specific proposed treatment, and should be discussed with the treating provider in detail prior to the treatment. Another exciting area of the developing field of regenerative medicine is the use of stem cells to treat damaged tissues. Stem cells have the ability to transform themselves into many types of cells, such as skin cells, fibrocytes (cells that are part of ligaments), and chondrocytes (cells that are in joint cartilage). Stem cells can be collected from the adult patient themselves, or be identified and collected in other individuals for use in a specific patient, and are typically delivered to the desired location in the body via an injection with medical image guidance. Once again, a full understanding of the current supportive evidence, including potential benefit and risk of adverse events should be discussed with a medical provider prior to undergoing treatment. There are current ongoing clinical trials to assess the value and benefit of regenerative medicine therapies. Patients may gain access to innovative, regenerative medicine therapies at little cost through informed participation in these clinical trials. Regenerative medicine and stem cell treatments are showing exciting, early promise in the healing of musculoskeletal injuries and degenerative conditions. Additional information about the potential value of PRP or stem cell treatments may be obtained from providers with experience in the field of regenerative medicine.
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After graduating from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Jon Obray completed fellowship training in interventional pain medicine at Mayo Clinic, later serving Mayo Medical Center as the Medical Director of the pain clinic. Dr. Obray now serves as Medical Director of Neurosciences at Dixie Regional Medical Center, and is a clinical research investigator.
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By Kimball Forbes, MCD As an audiologist, I have practiced for 34 years, and treated thousands of patients. I have hearing loss myself, and wear hearing instruments. In the last few years, the hearing instrument technology has exceeded my expectations. However, in June of this year, Dr. Lance Greer and myself traveled to Florida for an international hearing conference, which focused on the release of a completely new type of hearing instrument. This new hearing instrument is called OPN (Open) from Oticon of Denmark, and was developed by a team of 250 auditory scientists, auditory engineers, and technicians, who worked for over six years to develop this new technology. Technological limitations of previous hearing instruments have led to use of directionality to make speech coming from the front clear, while suppressing the rest of the sound environment. In complex listening environments where sound sources are many, previous hearing technology is too slow to keep up with fast and frequent sound changes. When you cut out too many background sounds around you, it is like wearing hearing blinders and too many critical speech sounds cannot be captured for our brains. Closing down too many sounds under-stimulates the brain, and deprives it of the context needed for understanding words. The new Velox chip in the OPN hearing instruments processes 50 times faster than before. It is precise, and fast enough to support our brain in making sense of sound and words. This chip has 64 sound channels. It analyzes the sounds around you more than 100 times per second, and can handle more than 12 million operations per second. These new hearing instruments provide 30 percent improvement in speech understanding – even in the most noisy environments – compared to the previous stateof-the-art technology. It provides 20 percent less listening effort in noise, and provides 20 percent more capacity to remember. We have fit these instruments for numerous patients, and everyone has been overwhelmed with their ability to understand in the noisiest situations. These instruments are truly in a league of their own! This amazing technology is fit on a 60 day trial period. Call (435) 688-8866 to wear these instruments home and experience hearing like you have never experienced before! About the Author Kimball B. Forbes, MCD, has been in the St. George area for the past 27 years and is a co-owner of Advanced Hearing & Balance Specialists. His wife’s name is Jonna and they are the proud parents of 8 children and 4 grandchildren. Kimball is passionate and enjoys helping to build better relationships through better hearing. He is the longest tenured Audiologist in southern Utah. In his early years in practice in southern Utah and Nevada, he established 11 hearing clinics which are thriving today under his direction and leadership. Kimball graduated with his Master’s of Communication Disorders in Audiology from Brigham Young University in 1982. He specializes in Hearing Aid Sales, Service and Counseling Specialist, Earmold and Hearing Protection Specialist, and Diagnostic Medical Hearing Assessments for Adults and Children.
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Active-Aging Resource Explore the Possibilities Initiated in 2003 by the International Council on Active Aging® (ICAA), Active Aging Week takes place each year during the last week of September. This year, the Center for Active Aging will be sponsoring this event locally beginning September 26 and ending just in time for the St. George Marathon on October 1, 2016. The international theme is “Explore the Possibilities” and we’ve got quite the line up for exploration. The Center for Active-Aging has teamed up with Intermountain Audiology Hearing Clinics to create a week of fun activities which are free to the public. Qualifying to participate is simple; new patients must schedule a comprehensive hearing exam with Intermountain Audiology (435) 628-3192 and when you’re done, pick up your voucher to participate in the classes on the schedule on the next page. Space is limited and all participants must be registered. No drop-in guests allowed
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Calendar of Events MONDAY 9/26 10 AM
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Put Your Best Foot Forward: A Practical Guide to Healthy Feet and Comfortable Shoes – an overview of the foot’s structure and how to avoid foot pain and sensible shoe examples. Dr. Keith Reber, DM from the Foot and Ankle Institute Caption Call Informational forum (hosted by CAA in the conference room) Caption Call Informational forum (hosted by CAA in the conference room)
WEDNESDAY 9/28 10 AM
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Yoga for Every-BODY Senior and Seated Yoga (Hosted by Zaci Yoga @ Bluff St.) Gentle Yoga Informational seminar answering all your questions regarding cremation, Donating your body to science, funerals, burials out of state, legal issues concerning death, and everything you ever wanted to know about your end of life choices with zero pressure to purchase. Presented by W. Russell Atkin, Funeral Director/Owner, Serenity Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Southern Utah
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LuAnn Lundquist, BS., TRT Alzheimer’s advocate and Director of Memory Matters, presents Care for the Caretaker. Every caregiver needs a good set of tools to get the job done right. Your caregiver toolkit will be stocked with tools to handle most situations in this take home resource.
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Come join Corey Allred, Nutritional coach at Movara Fitness Ranch while she teaches us how to prepare healthy meals for two or few. The skinny on sauces and dressings will be part of the discussion.
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Active Aging Seniors Support the Mayor’s Walk Join the 30th annual Mayor’s Walk hosted by the St. George Exchange Club and sponsored by State Bank of Southern Utah, Planet 94.1 and Intermountain Audiology. To participate, contact Intermountain Audiology to get registered to be one of the 1,200 participants in the exciting St. George Marathon experience as we walk to the St. George Marathon finish line with Mayor Jon Pike, business associates, school mates, friends and family. The Mayor’s Walk begins on Saturday at 6:45 a.m. at Sand Town Park (700 N Bluff Street), and follows Diagonal Street to Main Street to 300 South, ending at the finish line at Vernon Worthen Park (350 E 300 S). Approximately 2 miles. (Walkers must finish by 8:00 am to ensure an open course for the Marathon’s Wheelchair Division.)
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Jeanette Decker-Watts Hormones as you Age – Bioidentical Hormone Replacement to support Healthy Aging and Weight Reduction (Hosted by Watts Wellness and Medical Aesthetics)
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Huntsman World Senior Games Offers Important Health Screening for Local Seniors By Marianne Hamilton
Not to get too personal or anything, but… how old are you, really? No, not the age you revealed to that cute guy (or girl) ahead of you in line at the grocery store. And not even the age on your driver’s license. How old are you physically, versus chronologically?
During the Huntsman World Senior Games, nursing and exercise physiology students from Dixie State University and Southern Utah University join their peers from Utah Valley University and BYU in performing a full range of health screenings for athletes and the public.
If you’ve been wondering, the Huntsman World Senior Games has a sweet deal for you: On Saturday, October 8, the public is invited to stop by the Dixie Center for a “Functional Age Assessment,” absolutely free. With a comprehensive range of screenings – blood-pressure, strength and flexibility, heart rate, aerobic fitness and body composition – it’s a unique opportunity to gauge what’s working and isn’t at this point in your Golden Years. The screenings are an important part of the Huntsman World Senior Games. Athletes can take advantage of the above tests (plus vision/glaucoma, hearing, oral cancer, PSA, and cholesterol screenings) free of charge during the Games. One day is always set aside for the public, and program coordinator Dr. Gary Measom hopes the community will take advantage of this potentially life-saving resource. Measom, who holds a doctorate in exercise physiology and is also a registered nurse, is a professor of nursing at Utah Valley University. Each year Measom visits St. George with a team of nursing and exercise physiology students from UVU and BYU, who – along with still other future nurses from Dixie State University and Southern Utah University – administer the health assessments under his supervision. When asked about the benefits of the screenings, 62 www.saintgeorgewellness.com
Measom shared an incident from just a few years ago: One of his students checked the blood-pressure of an athlete, finding an improbable 210/110. “That’s an emergency situation,” Measom noted. “I retook the woman’s BP, and it was the same. We had her rest, retook it, and it didn’t go down, so I told her she needed to go to the ER immediately.” The frightening thing? “She was planning to do the triathlon the next day,” Measom said. “When you race your adrenaline level goes up, increasing your blood-pressure and heart-rate. So if she had raced, she could have had a stroke. She ended up not doing the tri…and the next year she came back and thanked us for saving her life.”
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If you’re an athlete going for the gold at the Games this year, you can even get your annual flu shot at the screenings for a nominal fee, which may be billed to your insurance. Ultimately, the Games staff aims to create the healthiest, happiest environment possible for athletes and visitors. Said Kyle Case, Huntsman World Senior Games CEO, “The free health screenings are just one of the ways the Huntsman World Senior Games works to fulfill its mission of fostering worldwide peace, health and friendship.” For a complete schedule of the screenings, visit http://www.seniorgames.net/happenings/33.
In addition to the possible discovery of health issues, Measom said the health and age assessments offer the student volunteers invaluable insights. “They get as much out of the experience as the athletes and the members of the public being tested,” he confirmed. “Some of my students only take care of seniors in nursing homes and in hospitals, where they’re sick and can’t do anything. To see men and women running and playing baseball and basketball, and doing things they never imagined older people doing…it’s a huge deal for the students.” Those participating in the screenings also help to educate medical professionals: Dr. John Kane of the University of California in San Francisco has visited St. George for the past decade, collecting blood samples from healthy seniors during the Huntsman World Senior Games. Kane and his research team are attempting to identify specific genetic markers that may signal future heart disease, and are offering Games athletes the chance to take part in their study. Additionally, Dr. Ron Hager, College of Life Sciences associate professor at BYU, is conducting a study on the carotid artery. In October of 2015 Hager co-authored and published an article in Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, entitled “Identifying chronic disease and other selected factors that motivate physical activity in World Senior Games participants.” Now Hager is offering to check Games athletes’ plaque for posterity. “Dr. Hager will do carotid artery screenings, to determine whether study participants have any plaque build-up, which could be a risk factor for coronary disease,” Measom said.
Marianne L. Hamilton is a veteran journalist whose work appears in regional and national publications, and a marketing writer for Fortune 500 corporate clients. When not race walking, hiking, biking and teaching water aerobics, she is a member of the St. George Arts Commission, serves on the board of Art Around the Corner, and manages media relations for George Streetfest. She and her husband Doug are also co-administrators of the St. George Wine Club.
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DART Masters Swimming: Different Strokes for Different Folks By DART Staff
“I wish they didn’t call it ‘Masters’ Swimming,” says Cindy Gilmore, referring to United States Masters Swimming (USMS), “We definitely aren’t anywhere close to becoming masters at swimming,” she jokes, as she pulls her purple silicone swim cap down over her pony tail. Watching Cindy’s smooth strokes as she glides through the pool, other swimmers might disagree… but the point is clear: Masters Swimming doesn’t mean being Michael Phelps-like. The “Masters” moniker simply means that the group is composed of adults 18 years and older, rather than children. And now there is a new USMS group Tamara Lemmon, Head Coach in town: DART Masters. DART Masters (Dixie Aquatics Race Team) was formed by head coach Tamara Lemmon earlier this year in order to provide a place where adult swimmers of all ages and abilities could meet to improve their technique, socialize, work hard, and stay fit. The idea has taken off, and the only swim club in Southern Utah sanctioned by United
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States Masters Swimming now has almost thirty members and growing each month. “The camaraderie is what I come for,” says Carol Cariello, a flight attendant with Spirit Airlines who was one of the first to join the new club, “It is so much easier to push yourself when you have other people to work out with.” Not everyone who comes to DART Masters is a competitive swimmer. Janet and Kalani Scott joined the team in order to improve their swimming technique with the hope that it would make their triathlon times faster. “Joining DART is the best training decision we’ve made in years,” Janet says. “Not only have the coaches helped us with our technique, but we’ve also learned how to train more efficiently.” Kalani agrees, “Most triathletes just come to the pool and swim a certain amount of yardage and then go home. Coach Tamara has shown us that interval training, speed training, breathing and stroke technique can help us so much...and they have. We’ve both dropped minutes off of our triathlon swim times since joining, and the benefits have transferred from swimming to our cycling and running—particularly in our lung capacity.” Lemmon confirms this idea, “All of our swimmers come for different reasons, and we try to create workouts that help all of them get where they want to go.” A typical
The Lighter Side… “The Shredder” practice consists of interval training (where swimmers perform repeats of a certain distance with limited rest), drills to improve technique, speed work, as well as kick sets and pull sets. Many of the Masters swimmers do all four strokes, but some prefer to swim only freestyle or backstroke. “No one should be intimidated to come to practice,” says Gilmore, who is also the assistant coach, “Any set can be modified to fit anyone’s particular needs, and we have an extremely supportive environment here.”
A young executive is working late one evening. As he comes out of his office about 8 p.m., he sees the big boss standing by the shredder in the hallway, a piece of paper in his hand. “Do you know how to work this thing?” the older man asks. “My secretary’s gone home and I don’t know how to run it.” “Yes, sir,” says the young executive, who turns on the machine, takes the paper and feeds it in. “OK!” says the boss, “I just need the one copy.”
Not that there isn’t plenty of competition, if you want it. McKenzie Barber is swimming with the group to get back in shape as she prepares to swim on scholarship for Dixie State University this coming season. Shawn Syphus is a young mother returning to the pool after competing at the collegiate level. Even coach Tamara Lemmon is known to get in the water with the group from time to time. Lemmon is the current Utah State record holder in several events for the 35-39 year old age group, and is a former United States Swimming national competitor. But even though they train hard and many DART swimmers love to compete, when they go to swim meets, it’s all about having fun and supporting one another. “We will go to meets and be the only team to do a cheer before the competition,” says Bruce Schroeder, “Other people
will come up to us and ask ‘Who are you?’ They want to be part of our group because we genuinely have fun together.” The DART Masters group is open to anyone interested in swimming for fun, fitness, or competition. The group offers several workout times at Sand Hollow Aquatic Center in St. George and schedules periodic open water swims at Ivins Reservoir and Quail Reservoir. Interested parties should contact Coach Cindy Gilmore 408-294-5545 or Coach Tamara (tamara@spiraldigitalmedia.com) St. George Health & Wellness Magazine | September/October 2016 65
From Humble Beginnings: Huntsman World Senior Games Turn 30 By Jeff Harding
The Huntsman World Senior Games have come a long way since that first year in 1987 when St. George, Utah, USA, welcomed a few hundred athletes competing in a handful of sports. From those humble beginnings, the Games have grown into the world’s largest annual multisport event for men and women ages 50 and better. The Games take place each October and are open to athletes of all skill levels. In 2015, the Games welcomed over 10,500 athletes to St. George. All 50 of the United States of America were represented and athletes from more than 21 different countries took the playing field. Since 1987, the Games have hosted 76 different countries at the event, and the 30th edition is poised to be just as successful. With so many people coming into the area, the economic impact is significant. The Games estimate that there are around $19.2 million that flow into the local economy by way of the athletes. For 2016, the Games offer 30 different sports. From archery to volleyball, individual events to team sports, there is something for everyone. “One of the unique things about the Games,” says Kyle M. Case, CEO, “is that our divisions for the sports are based on age, and wherever possible, skill level as well. This makes the event more inclusive and allows for a legitimate chance at a medal.” Much of the success of the Games can be attributed to the philosophy founded in the early years of providing much more than just a sporting event. “The Games is a total experience,” says Case. “Each sport hosts an athlete social where the participants have an opportunity to have a great meal and create new friendships and renew old ones off the field of competi-
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tion. Other social and entertainment events provide the opportunity for the athletes to socialize and enjoy themselves. And the great thing is the community is invited to take part in much of the fun as well.” On Tuesday, October 4, the Games will officially welcome the athletes at the Opening Ceremonies. Following the tradition of the Olympics, the Ceremonies features the Parade of Athletes, a Cauldron Lighting, and singing and dancing, along with fireworks. The show takes place at the Legend Solar Stadium at Dixie State University. It’s a high energy show that is free to the public as well as athletes. In previous years, the Games has also hosted a motivational speaker, usually an Olympic or professional athlete. Previous years have included Joe Namath and Florence Griffith Joyner. In 2014, NBA super-star, Thurl Bailey, had the entire arena on their feet as he motivated with music and spoken word. 1968 Olympic Gold Medalist in swimming, Debbie Meyers will be the keynote speaker at this year’s event. In addition to the Opening Ceremonies, the Games hosts the free Concert and Celebration on Tuesday, October 11. This upbeat show takes place in the Dixie State University Burns Arena at 7:00 p.m. and will feature King of Diamond, a Neil Diamond tribute, with songs like “Kentucky Woman,” “Sweet Caroline” and “America”. Also featured this year is the Global-Cup World Senior Volleyball Championships. This invitation only tournament will feature the very best men’s volleyball players in the world, hailing from Canada, Russia, Switzerland and USA. The teams are comprised of former World and National Champions. The Global Cup takes place from Monday, October 10th through Thursday, October 13th. For additional information on the Games or any of its events, visit the web at www.seniorgames.net
Medical Marijuana and Glaucoma By Dr. Snow Slade
As the legalization of medical marijuana grows nationally, I’m getting more and more questions from my patients about using it as treatment for their glaucoma. Currently, there are several FDA approved cannabisbased medications and non-FDA approved smoked and ingested forms of medical marijuana that are available in different locations throughout the U.S. Nearly all forms of marijuana have similar medical uses, including neuropathic pain syndromes, weight gain for cancer patients, nausea and vomiting related to chemotherapy, spasticity and seizure control in multiple sclerosis patients, anxiety, and help with sleeping. The smoked or inhaled form of marijuana is the most common type persons use when trying to treat glaucoma. All forms of marijuana share similar adverse effects, most of which involve the central nervous system, cardiovascular system, and respiratory system. Persons that use any form of marijuana are at risk for cannabis use disorder (CUD) and withdrawal symptoms. Marijuana has been shown to lower intraocular pressure (IOP), the princi-
pal management for glaucoma control. However, because of the limited duration of action of only a few hours and numerous potential adverse effects that are particularly high, given the frequency at which one would need to consume marijuana to maintain a lower IOP, marijuana is not recommended for the treatment of glaucoma. The consensus among glaucomatologists in general, the American Glaucoma Society, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology is that the risks far outweigh the benefits. More studies need to be performed to determine which variety of plant, processing techniques, and
the mode and frequency of use that may make marijuana more viable for glaucoma management. Perhaps, as a result of more research, there will be a day where an alternate route of marijuana, such an eye drop form, may make this drug a better glaucoma treatment.
References: 1. Sun X, et al. Marijuana for Glaucoma: A Recipe for Disaster or Treatment?. Yale J Biol Med, 2015 Sept 3.
2. Parmar JR, et al. Medical marijuana patient counseling points for health care professionals based on trends in the medical uses, efficacy, and adverse effects of cannabis-based pharmaceutical drugs. Res Social Adm Pharm, 2016 Jul-Aug.
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1. What is the first name of the title character on House, M.D.? a-Collier, b-Jesse, c-Gregory, d-James. 2. What rocker had a top ten hit in 1983 with “Pink Houses”? a-Michael Jackson, b-Don Hen-ley, c-John Mellencamp, d-Lionel Richie. 3. Siblings Sookie and Jason Stackhouse can be seen on what HBO TV series? a-Carnivale, b-Oz, c-Six Feet Under, d-True Blood.
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Surviving orThriving? By Karen Woffinden Myers, CEO, Project Queen
When I first begin working with a client, I often hear phrases like “I don’t even know who I am anymore. Somewhere along the way, I have lost myself. As a wife and mother, I don’t have any hobbies; I feel as if every day is spent frantically doggie paddling to keep from drowning entirely. It takes all of my energy just to keep my head barely above the water.” Do any of these phrases sound familiar? Today I professionally help women who feel like this, but over five years ago, I was one of them. I once wrote in my journal: “I feel encompassed or trapped in many ways in my roles as wife and mother... I feel trapped when everybody needs something from me, and all at the same time. I feel trapped when I go to the grocery store and know that there isn’t enough money to buy the groceries that we need for our family. Then I feel guilty for the money that I have spent…I feel trapped at times in my role of wife... It was at this rock bottom time in my life that I realized I was blaming everyone else. I felt powerless, beholden to everyone else, but the common denominator was me. I realized with a shock that I had been playing the role of victim really, really well. This was both a slap in the face and a moment of victory. If the common denominator WAS me, and I had played a part in creating the misery (slap in the face), then that meant I also held the power to create something else (moment of victory). This realization led to me starting what I thought was a home organization business. I didn’t realize that it would become so much more! I began working with women bring order and peace to their homes. – and as we worked to physically put their lives and families in order, the natural progression was to put their lives emotionally in order as well. About the Author
Karen Myers (Project Queen) is a professional home organizer who transforms the lives of others, inside and out. She received a BS in Family Sciences from BYU and is currently pursuing an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy. She and her four beautiful daughters recently relocated from Cedar City to sunny St. George.
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When I asked for feedback, they said things like: “As I clean my house, clear out the clutter, streamline and get things beautiful, I’m affected emotionally and spiritually as well. I realize I don’t want any emotional clutter. I want (my life) as clean and functional as my home is becoming.” – Shannon “She doesn’t just work on a physical level; she also helps implement systems and process emotions at the same time. Through my home organization process, I gained a clarity of mind and peace that transferred over into other areas of my life. My health and business are skyrocketing my results and aiding me to achieve my goals at a rapid pace!” – Melissa After a few years of growing in my work, I officially launched my full-time business, Project Queen. The essence of my work is teaching and empowering other women to release the victim role and embrace their birthright as the creators of their dream homes and lives. This takes place through a blend of home organization and personal coaching, in a combination tailored for each client’s individual needs. The old proverb goes, “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime. But teach a WOMAN to fish, and you feed generations.” I have a strong conviction of the power and influence women have in shaping their spouses, families and communities – and in turn, the entire world. It is truly humbling and inspiring to be a catalyst for transformation, empowerment, and liberation for each of my amazing clients. Are you ready to stop surviving and start thriving? If you’re ready for your own transformation, I look forward to hearing from you via my website at www.myprojectqueen.com.
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Give Me a Break
The Importance of Taking a Breather By Brigit Atkin I took my first algebra class in 7th grade. I had felt pretty smart in my schooling up to that point, and had always excelled at math. But for some reason, the new language of numbers and symbols together really threw me. I was attentive in class, took notes, and genuinely tried to learn the new concept, but it wouldn’t take hold in my mind. It didn’t help that I was somewhat timid at that age, and refrained from asking questions in class. One particularly challenging day at home with my math assignment, I became so frustrated that I picked up my book and threw it across the room as hard as I could. I left my room in tears and went to the kitchen for some water, a snack, and a much-needed break. About twenty minutes later, I returned to my book (luckily it was still intact) with its accompanying assignment (I think it was still wet with tears), and something completely magical happened – it clicked! I understood the formula, it all made sense, and I got the assignment finished! My memory is just a little hazy, but I’m pretty sure there was a chorus of angels singing Hallelujah! in the background. Either way, from that moment on, math became my favorite subject.
“Your calm mind is the ultimate weapon against your challenges. So relax.” Bryant McGill With a new school year upon us, now is the perfect time to evaluate how we spend our time learning, working, studying, and productively resting. There is so much to do in a day, and with the modern addition of social media and smart phones to our already busy lives, it is essential to balance these activities with downtime. I recently read a self-improvement book that said one should even take breaks from reading. I had a hard time with that one until I 70 www.saintgeorgewellness.com
acknowledged that I easily get lost in a good book for days at a time. Many things demand our attention, some important, some not. If you are trying hard to learn something new, work at it for a while then step away – maybe take a short walk. If you find yourself troubled or discouraged, it might be a great time to stop watching the news or About the Author Brigit Atkin – Brigit of spending time on Facebook (or both) for a Brightworks uses alternative week (or forever). If you are in the middle healing methods to help of planning a wedding and you want to improve the lives of others cry, go cry and then get out a puzzle. And facing challenges and difficulties. She is certified have some ice cream. in SimplyHealedTM method My 7th grade experience taught me and was trained by founder something more important than algebra Carolyn Cooper herself. For more information, visit – it taught me the value and importance www.brightworksbybrigit.com of taking a break. That lesson has stayed with me, and as an adult I am glad to say that I work hard, but I also allow myself to walk away from things for a temporary time-out. I’m able to stay productive, and my brain gets the chance to relax and rejuvenate. Plus, it’s really great for everyone around me because I don’t throw things. Which occurs to me, I’ve been working really hard at this article – I think I’ll go take a break. But you’ve been reading – you’ve had your break. You should probably get back to work.
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Can you feel the power and the magnitude of conscious creative energy? It is that huge difference between unconscious thought and conscious thought. Conscious creative energy is you at your most powerful! It is a force when you are unconscious, but when you are conscious, it is explosive in the best sense. The process of conscious creative energy is not only the process of consciously creating whatever you want in your life, it is the process of consciously creating who you are being in every moment of Now and letting that be the bedrock for all abundance, love, health and fulfillment to flow to you. This is deep, fascinating information about you and your ability as a powerful creator. So let’s get right
down to it and throw some light on what is happening in and around you. Once a thought is formed, it turns into energy. It is a process of creating energy consciously, because every thought creates an action, and every action has energy to it. Everything has energy to it. So, once a thought is born and energy is attached to it, it has the potential for manifestation, depending upon the energy you attach to the thought. In the manifestation process, you first begin by thinking about something and then putting more energy to the thought. Focusing more and more energy to an idea helps create or manifest it into being. But what if the manifested thing needs continued creative
energy to keep it manifested and keep it in the illusion? Have you ever thought of that one? Join us as we explain this concept, along with the seals of consciousness, living the light being experience, and go on our field trip for empowering human beings, on September 2325th, 2016 here in Southern Utah. For more information go to www.expandwithjulius. com and click on the retreat information. We also offer monthly programs on topics about consciousness. We have a library of past classes – feel free to browse them. Julius.Academy is a monthly membership program if you are looking for more in depth discussions with Julius, Kasey and Brad. ADVERTORIAL
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Neurofeedback Centers of Utah:
Can the Brain be Taught to Heal Itself? Science fiction?
And they say too much TV is bad for you
Many would think so but this is the goal of neurofeedback. Developed in 1959 at the University of Chicago, neurofeedback is a drug free, painless, non-invasive and, in most cases, permanent treatment for the symptoms which may be associated with over 33 psychological, emotional and physical brain conditions. For the last 56 years neurofeedback has been exhaustively studied at prominent universities around the world including the University of Utah.
Treatment consists of the client sitting in a chair while watching their favorite TV show or movie. Electrodes have been placed on their scalp where dysregulated brain waves have been identified. These brain waves are monitored by the technician. Then the neurofeedback system is engaged. As long as the affected area of the brain comes into regulation, the movie or show plays fine. The second it falls out of regulation the picture dims and the volume drops. There is nothing the client can consciously do to make the picture return… the brain has to figure it out on its own and it does. Warden states, “Observing a client’s first session never gets old. The movie is playing fine, we engage the system and the picture dims. In an attempt to analyze the problem, the brain is going in and out of regulation. This means the picture is coming and going. The brain observes this and begins to determine what it needs to do to actually watch the movie uninterrupted. On average, after 30 minutes, the picture is up about 50% of the time. THE BRAIN IS LEARNING TO HEAL ITSELF. It is truly remarkable to witness.”
What does it treat? Neurofeedback treats only one thing… dysregulated brain waves. According to Greg Warden, Executive Director, “When brain waves stop acting the way nature intended they are considered dysregulated and symptoms appear. Depending on the brain wave in question, we can anticipate what the client is experiencing.” For example, when Beta waves become dysregulated, the number one symptom is anxiety. Number two is insomnia. “When someone calls the center and asks, “Does neurofeedback help with anxiety?” I ask how they sleep. If they respond… “Poorly”, I already know what we’re dealing with”, says Warden. Neurofeedback works with four primary brain waves; Beta, Alpha, Theta and Delta. When one or all become dysregulated, then people may experience the symptoms which could be associated with the following conditions: ADD, ADHD, Addiction, Anxiety, Autism, Asperger’s, Anger, Brain Injury, Chemo Brain Fog, Chronic Fatigue, Cognitive Decline, Depression, Epilepsy, Fibromyalgia, Hypertension, Insomnia, Learning Disorders, Memory Loss, Migraines, OCD, PTSD and many, many others.
How does it work? Step one is a Brain Map (Quantitative Electroencephalogram.) “This brief 20 minute procedure provides us with an enormous amount of data”, says Larry Bradley, MA, LMFT, CBCC and Director of Neurofeedback at the center. “Once completed, our software produces a detailed 13 page report. This report allows us to identify the brain patterns associated with over 33 psychological, emotional and physical brain conditions, as well as 31 specific cognitive and emotional states.” After reviewing the results with the client, should they move forward, treatment protocols are designed and a small army of technicians, under Bradley’s direction, begin the process.
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n a small colorful room in The Learning Center for Families, a
smiling little toddler neatly sorts plastic toys according to their
colors. Yellow, blue, red, and purple rings are filled with ducks,
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trucks, and foam blocks. She’s barely two-years-old. This the legacy that Debbie Justice has built the in the last 22 years.
Debbie Justice moved to southern Utah from South Central Los
Angeles because she felt like the area was a safer place to live and
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Learning Center for Families. Debbie originally began the center to serve infants and toddlers with special needs, but over the years the center expanded to also serve pregnant women and children up to the age of five-years-old.
The Debbie Justice Story
“We started with just 18 families, but then we are able to procure grants and contracts to provide different kinds of services,” Debbie
said. “We went from 3 employees to the time when I retired, we had close to seventy. It became really fascinating to move through that journey.”
From the outside, you might expect that the center was mainly there to serve special needs children, but Debbie truly believes a large part F E AT U R E D S T O RY F R O M
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of what they do is serving the parents.
“A child depends on their parents,” Debbie explains. “I would tell
people that would say ‘Oh, I would love to come work for TLC. I
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love babies and I’m thinking that was nice, but you had better like their
folks. Because babies are attached to their parents who are attached to their communities. We ask the parents what they want to see. What challenges they want their child to be able to accomplish.”
Debbie is retired now. She finds herself bumping into people she had
helped as a toddler who are now grown adults at doctor’s offices and grocery stores. She calls it a feedback loop. These individuals are now helping her in retirement.
Debbie concludes, “I just feel lucky that families would allow us to go on this journey with them, to promote their child’s very best self.”
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Mortgages for Seniors:
Know Your Options By Brandon Hansen
If you are like most seniors on a fixed income, anytime you can lower your payments or increase your income, no matter your age, you would always take advantage of the opportunity. This past month, with interest rates hitting a two year low, everyone is refinancing or looking at their options to improve their interest or lower their payments. If you listen to my radio show, you know the keys are simply to watch your closing costs and keep the same period of payoff on your current loan. The bottom line is, if you can refinance with no fees, and lower your interest and payments while keeping the same period of years left on your mortgage in the process, why not do it? There is not a magic amount that interest rates need to drop in order for a refinance to make sense. You simply need to look at the payments and costs and measure the break even advantages and/or disadvantages. Some companies claim to “specialize” in reverse mortgages when, really, it’s all they offer. How is that beneficial for the consumer – to only offer one product? I understand the logic behind specializing in a reverse mortgage, but to only offer one service takes away all other mortgage options available to your client. In my opinion, if someone is only offering one product or option in any business, they are selling essentially that product. As a planner, they just failed their fiduciary role, because they are only offering one product – in this case – a reverse mortgage. If a senior investment advisor only sells annuities, for example, can they really be an effective advisor? One product is never perfect for everyone.
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Everyone is going to have different financial situations and assets, as well as different levels of risk aversion or tax situations etc... there is not a single investment vehicle or mortgage that is perfect for everyone. The reason I am one of the nation’s largest originators of senior loans is simply that I believe we have a fiduciary role, and not a sales role. My role as a mortgage planner is not to sell anything. We don’t sell a mortgage. We plan and fit a mortgage with each one of our senior clients’ goals and objectives. And, the mortgage that your client is trusting you with may have more financial implications and greater impact on their retirement than any other investment choice they may deal with, especially during retirement years. With interest rates at a two year low, all of us (including myself ) are refinancing our mortgages. When doing so, it’s best to work with a registered investment advisor who is also a mortgage planner. They can answer all of your mortgage questions, and present you with all of your options. Trust in a professional who will allow you to shop fees and costs as well as products. If a realtor or builder says you must use their lender, be cautious in making that agreement. If you are buying a home, you should have the option to use whatever lender is best for you, or perhaps buy a different home. Call your lender, credit union, bank or our office at 435-525-2222 to see how you can smartly sharpen your pencil and payments on your mortgage today.
Steering Clear of Mental
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Thinking is a good thing. Purposeful uninterrupted thought profoundly impacts your success. Find time to be still. In all of your doing, do this and experience growth. Autopilot Because thought is the precursor to almost all human interactions, it makes sense to prioritize time to permit it; to assertively create time for judgement and reason. Yet many do not; at least not purposefully. Many tend to go through their busy day on some type of mental autopilot. Thinking ”Organically” Business men and women pride themselves on being educated and seeking means of heightened learning. We accelerate education when we rely on the proven results of those who came before us and then launch forward via innovation. We seek new understanding. And we should. Do you innovate? Do you ruminate and experience simple “grain-fed” organic thought? When was the last time you sat on a hillside or rooftop directing your thoughts in a purposeful manner? Intellectual activity is priceless. Guided, it is powerful. Acted upon, it is life changing. Consider Proactive vs Reactive Thought. Have you experienced a day where you go about reacting to events and interruptions in some type of mechanical problem-solving mode? Do you feel stuck? Like slipping into the deep ruts of an old Jeep trail, we often go week to week solving and resolving issues only to discover that we are actually tethered to the same course without much change. We find that we are in a bumpy situation
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Believing that “Beyond mediocrity dreams are found” Jeffrey T. Sherman, Principal of ShermanSpeaks LLC, is a motivational speaker and executive coach. He utilizes CORE™ Theory to drive companies and individuals to the next level.
“Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason why so few engage in it.” --Henry Ford.
that is difficult to steer out of. Following proven routes in business is good when they are free of ruts and open to possibilities. Being stuck in the routine of mediocrity is not good and leaves little room for innovation. Proactivity is like blazing a new trail. Consider the thinkers of our time. Do you imagine that brilliant societal breakthroughs resulted from reactive thought alone? Recognize that much of what we consider to be brilliant is actually the result of proactive thought, conscious and purposeful. Take the wheel Be adventurous. Steer clear of mental autopilot. Direct that awakened mind toward original thought. Yes, continue to study the best lessons of life. But take time to think and reason on original thought. Such moments of contemplation can cause your next breakthrough. These five tips will help get you on course: 1) E ngage a rested and powerful brain. Go to bed early, rise early. 2) E at quality organic high-energy foods in smaller portions more frequently. 3) R ead books from genres you do not normally read. Keep a dictionary close by. 4) Exert yourself for 30 minutes daily. Then find time to be still. 5) D irect your thought purposefully. Map things out. Create a vision board. Ask questions. As you steer clear of mental autopilot, your creativity, problem solving, and clarity will increase. You will reach new heights, see more sights, and enjoy blazing new possibilities. St. George Health & Wellness Magazine | September/October 2016 77
Remembering Max Rose
Dixie State University Establishes Max Rose Memorial Scholarship By Jyl Hall
Leaving a legacy of education in Southern Utah, Dr. Max H. Rose dedicated his life to teaching students of all ages. Now, in recognition of Max’s commitment to helping others accomplish their goals, Dixie State University is paying tribute to him by establishing the Max Rose Memorial Scholarship. While building on the life work of Max, who passed away in June, the scholarship will make it possible for science students to earn degrees and accomplish their educational dreams. Accepting all students who apply, Dixie State University is committed to preparing students for successful careers. The Max Rose Memorial Scholarship will allow recipients to better focus on their studies by helping relieve the financial burden many students face while in college. Establishing an academic scholarship at Dixie State in Max’s honor is very fitting, as he started teaching at the institution in 1972. Here, he was a wonderful instructor and was very loved by his math and chemistry students. Eventually, he was named vice president of academic affairs at Dixie and held that position until he became the superintendent of the Washington County School District in 2003. “I loved Dr. Rose’s energy and compassion for students,” Kelly Esplin, Dixie State alumnus and local veterinarian, said. “I looked forward to attending his class. He truly was a student’s teacher.” Over his life, Max used his incisive intelligence, extraordinary wit, cheerful disposition, and charismatic personality to teach, counsel, and positively influence countless individuals. “Dr. Rose was one of the most influential educators I ever had. He exuded love in a way that was really special and I could really feel it,” Dixie alumna Tiffany Isom Marchant said. “He cared so deeply about the students and made an effort to learn all the students’ names, even in a class of 60 to 80 students.” Demonstrating his natural propensity to serve others, Max was a leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in many capacities and was involved in the community in multiple roles. He was a member of Dixie State’s Board of Trustees from 2007 to 2014, served as chairman of Dixie Regional Medical Center’s governing board during the construction of the current hospital, was the chairman of the Dixie Center while it was located on the Dixie State campus, and served on the St. George Water and Power Board. Born and raised in Henrieville, Utah, Max graduated from Bryce Valley High School and went on to earn degrees in math and chemistry. He received a bachelor’s degree from Southern Utah University, a master’s from Utah State University, and a doctorate from Brigham Young University. To contribute to the Max Rose Memorial Scholarship, please visit giving.dixie.edu, fill out the short form, select “other” and specify “Max Rose Memorial Scholarship.” For more information about helping the Dixie State University accomplish its educational mission or to contribute over the phone, call the DSU Development Office at 435-652-7509. 78 www.saintgeorgewellness.com
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Discovering Yourself through Family History By Brandi Honey
The ushering in of fall brings relief from the scorching desert heat, but also a transition to a time more filled with routine. Back to school often means a respite for parents and a more predictable schedule for youth. The cooler temperatures allow more time for outdoor activities; yet there are still enough daylight hours to enjoy the great outdoors après work. The changing of the seasons provides different opportunities for memory making. Soon weekends are filled with football, and the changing leaves remind us that the holidays are just around the corner. That special time of year can signal a different kind of memory making – one where extended family often plays a different role in our lives. We gather to celebrate, to sing, and to join in unique traditions, often passed on from generations prior. I love family traditions, but historically, I’ve been much more apt to participate in them than to research my About the Author ancestors behind those traditions. For so many of us, hearing the word genealogy brings to mind “something Brandi Honey is the Event my grandma is working on.” But recently, I’ve changed my tune a bit. Director for Cherry Creek Radio and the Family It wasn’t until I had a daughter of my own that I started working on family history. It began as something Roots Expo in October. She simple, something most parents do – documenting their child’s story. I didn’t think of it as genealogy or enjoys sunshine, boating, family history work. I was just putting things into perspective; showcasing the relationships and people that possibilities and her were important in our family’s life – my living parents, my in-laws, and stories I wanted my daughter to precocious toddler. know. By digging just a bit below the surface, the surprisingly fascinating world of family history and genealogy opened up. I realized it’s more than learning about ancestors who have passed on. For those willing to explore, they soon discover (like I did) it’s about finding the story of who you are and where you came from. It’s like unlocking a time capsule with secrets of the past for yourself and those around you. Think of it as your own personal Indiana Jones adventure – minus the Temple of Doom and other maladies, often intertwined with your own unique version of “The Notebook” (though Ryan Gosling is probably not included, at least for most of us). Forget about rolling over census data from the 1900s or scrolling through death certificates on microfiche from the library archives. This “Choose Your Own Adventure” could lead you to discover your mother’s first love, how your grandpa saved a puppy from the brink of starvation, or the role your great-great grandmother played in the suffragist movement. These are the stories I want my daughter to know – like how my father was sent to live with his widowed grandma at the age of 10 to take on the “man of the house” responsibilities. Or how my mom frequently would beat all the boys in a foot-race wearing a long skirt, and how my grandfather was skinny enough to sneak a bottle of whiskey onto the aircraft carrier he served on during WWII. This is family history and genealogy. It’s learning about or developing a better system for the thousands of photos I capture of (what seems like) my child’s every move. It’s helping to tell that story so her life can be shared with family that live far away, and those who are not yet part of her family, but will be someday. If these are the stories you want to discover, or have any desire to better document your family’s life for present and future generations, I invite you to join us for the Family Roots Expo, October 28-29 in St. George, Utah at the Dixie Center. Participating companies run the gamut from familiar genealogy powerhouses (think FamilySearch and MyHeritage) to modern day tech solutions like JRNL – an online journaling app that helps document the joys of everyday life through creating books that include text and pictures. Come discover these companies, but more importantly, come to discover YOU at the largest family history and genealogy event in Southern Utah, offering classes for beginners, intermediate and experts, keynote speakers and an expo hall filled with information and products to ignite your interest in family history or excel your current passion! Find out more about the event online at FamilyRootsExpo.com, or call 435.632.0270. See you there!
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Over 40 million people aren’t getting enough sleep.
There has been an elevated awareness of sleep benefits and necessity among the general population. In the not-so-distant past, the issue of sleep was treated as an afterthought or inconvenience. However, advances in the sleep sciences have uncovered its ties to everything from obesity to diabetes, heart attacks and stroke risks, as well as auto accidents. According to the Center for Disease Control, roughly a third of working Americans, or more than 40 million people, aren’t getting enough sleep. You would think with the awareness of sleep advancing at an unprecedented pace, sleep disorder clinics would be bursting at the seams. However, changes in medical care and reimbursement cuts, combined with greater demands in time and technology, have left many clinics to sort out the ensuing dust storm of obsolete business models that were commonplace over the last few decades. In an effort to understand how some were able to overcome these obstacles, succeed, and thrive, while others were closing their doors, we decided to interview one of the visionary consultants in the market. Mr. Jeremy Andra, RPSGT, RST has helped many sleep clinics throughout the nation succeed. We were surprised that much of the positive changes came down to furnishings. You read it right… furnishings!
How can furnishings dramatically reduce the cost of doing business and allow in-lab testing to be cost effective and viable in the current climate of sleep lab testing? Jeremy Andra explained that often the business of sleep medicine can be more complicated than the medical diagnosis and treatment of sleep medicine. Second only to employee costs is the cost of the medical space. Business models in the past had space for daytime operations that consisted of exam rooms, and nighttime space for the sleep studies that primarily consisted of bedroom like atmospheres. The exam rooms sat empty at night, and the sleep clinic space remained empty all day. The key was to combine the spaces so a single space could be
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used round the clock. This would eliminate the need to build out, and maintain space for sleep. Mr. Andra sought out Wilding Wallbeds to design clinical grade furnishings to create a multifunctional room that would allow for exam rooms during the day and sleep clinics by night.
Why did you use Wilding Wallbeds? Jeremy Andra: Although at the time this Utah based company was over 900 miles away from where I was located, it became apparently clear this was the only company for the job. Wilding Wallbeds and its master craftsmen had been making quality consumer wall beds without compromise for over two decades. They used real hardwoods and did not look to cut corners with particle board and cheap laminates. If there was a medical grade product to be made, this would be the group to do it. Wilding Wallbeds knocked it out of the park. The end product was safe, dependable, and a gorgeous furnishings for the physician offices they would occupy.
So how does it all Work? During the Day one of the cabinets drops down and becomes the exam table. There is also generally a desk cabinet for the practitioner to work from. It becomes a fully functional exam room. During the Night the exam table folds back into its cabinet and the sleep clinic bed drops down, making a fully functional sleep lab. Generally, the desk can now be used by the patient to fill out paperwork.
How have the results been embraced by the medical community? Jeremy Andra: It’s been accepted with great excitement and great relief by the clinics. They are able to perform studies in a fiscal manner that benefits both the business and the patient. It’s exciting to see their love for the furnishings that mirror what has been seen with consumers who purchased the home versions of the Wilding Wallbeds product line. I personally believed in the product so much that I left Washington State and moved to the beautiful city of St. George to join Wilding Wallbeds as their new director of business development. I realized that we not only had a great product that would create real solutions for clinics, but there were other product ideas that I believe need to become a reality. We look forward to sharing these exciting new products in the near future. In the meantime, we hope you all sleep well, knowing that you have such a quality company in your own back yard. I hope you can all stop by to introduce yourself and see the products for yourself.
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FLEXIBLE YOUR DREAMS By Jonathan Decker
I saw Jaws at entirely too young of an age. The film terrified me, but it also sparked a lifelong obsession with sharks, particularly great whites (the species in the movie). For decades I fantasized about climbing into a cage and seeing one up close. It was on my bucket list. I once had the opportunity to cage-dive in shark-infested waters, but passed it up because it wasn’t with a great white. I was resolute. But then I saw a Discovery Channel video of a great white tearing a cage in half, with the divers barely escaping with their lives. At that point, I decided not to risk being inside a cage while it got torn in half. I let go of the great white dream and opened myself to other options. While in Hawaii last year, I dove with a school of Galapagos sharks (less powerful, less aggressive, but still impressive). And you know what? It was perfect. I felt like a giddy child again, and I still have a buzz off of it a month later. I was wholly satisfied. It’s good to have dreams and goals. It’s ideal for healthy, accomplished living. However, if you adhere too rigidly to your own expectations and the “picture you’ve always had in your head,” you may miss out on something more right for you. I’ve experienced this in my own life. I wanted to be a filmmaker, 82 www.saintgeorgewellness.com
but fate steered me towards becoming a therapist. I never planned on going to school in Alabama; I was going to stay in the West. However, a meeting with a recruiter from Auburn opened my eyes to what ended up being one of my most-treasured life experiences (and also put me on the path to meet my wife). I always planned on raising a family in my home state of Arizona, but flexibility and opportunity brought me to Saint George and I love it here. My friends, pursue your dreams, but be flexible and adaptable. There may be better dreams, as well as opportunities that you’ve never imagined, which will only open to you if you are open. This is the lesson I’ve learned time and again, most recently from shark-diving.
About the Author Jonathan Decker is a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice in St. George. He is available for face-to-face or online video conferencing sessions. He can be contacted at Jdecker@ yourfamilyexpert.com or by phone at (435) 215-6113. To read more of Jonathan’s articles, please visit www. yourtherapyexpert.com.
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Fall Art Festival in the Red Rocks
As summer slips into fall, we welcome the change of season. Cooler temperatures and crisp, clear air is a hallmark of this favorite season in Southern Utah. The St. George Marathon and Senior Games welcome athletes and visitors alike to our community. Another favorite event that happens every year is the Art In Kayenta Festival in Ivins/Kayenta. Local, regional, and national artists offer one-of-a-kind creations to those searching for the perfect holiday gifts, or a special treasure for themselves. This year’s festival will feature 60 artist booths, offering paintings, jewelry, sculptures, furniture, photography, ceramics and more. A silent auction featuring original artwork is a favorite stop for many, and the live entertainment and special performances always get the crowd moving. Specialty food vendors will offer unique flavors to the festival, and the Beer & Wine Garden will provide an Oktoberfest atmosphere. This annual festival takes place in the Kayenta Art Village, where galleries, shops, artist studios, and Xetava Gardens
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Café offer even more places for festival goers to explore. This year, the festival celebrates its 17th anniversary and its fourth year in October. Presented by the Kayenta Arts Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the diversity of the arts in the region, this year’s festival will have an entirely new and intimate layout featuring the (soon to open) Center for the Arts building as the backdrop. Don’t miss out on this signature fall event in Southern Utah! Art In Kayenta Festival October 7, 8, 9 10 am to 6 pm Friday & Satruday 10 am to 5 pm on Sunday
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By Jade McAllister Southern Utah is one of the most majestic and breathtaking areas in the world. Graced by God’s hand, it is filled with boundless natural wonders and awe-inspiring landscapes. Those lucky enough to call it home are blessed every day to see the natural wonders, and the countless visitors that travel through this area every year are amazed and inspired by its beauty. The pioneer spirit runs deep within the community and those who call this area home. What is the pioneer spirit? It is love of God and of country. It is hard work and determination. It is facing and overcoming difficult obstacles. It is unity, family, and faith. It is honoring and preserving heritage and tradition. Along with those traits, is the love for the western lifestyle. Southern Utah has been involved with many great activities that help keep that lifestyle intact. Rodeos, horse shows, livestock shows and many other events are near and dear to the hearts of many who call this area home. In the past, the communities of Southern Utah have always rallied around each other, developing first-class facilities and events, which have enabled the youth to enjoy this way of life. 86 www.saintgeorgewellness.com
Recently, however, that western heritage and lifestyle seem to be in jeopardy. Farm land is quickly being consumed by development, and “horse friendly” areas are rapidly disappearing. Even more alarming is the seeming lack of support for this heritage. Fewer and fewer events that help promote this heritage and lifestyle are being held, supported or organized. Equine related events seem to be getting the brunt of this alarming trend. These events are far more important to the development of our youth and preservation of our heritage than many realize. Though the expenses associated with rodeo (and horses in general) are high, as a parent to four daughters who compete in rodeo events around the country, I can attest that the sacrifices of time and money are well worth it. It teaches our kids discipline and the value of hard work. They learn about responsibility, disappointment, patience, dedication, teamwork, leadership, and the sense of victory that comes with attaining hard-earned goals. The community rallies around and supports so many great events in our area. Every field and court in Southern Utah is
used at its capacity. These sports teach many of these same life lessons and are vital to teaching our youth to become productive adults. The support for these is growing, and I applaud those who support these worthwhile sports. My hope in writing this article is to bring awareness to the many benefits and opportunities that our equine-related sports offer to everyone in the community. They bring citizens together and unite our efforts to honor and protect our heritage and lifestyle. We need more community support to help develop and maintain these events. Historically, we have had tremendous support for these types of events. In 1967, DSU (Dixie College at the time) hosted the College National Finals Rodeo and had one of the most competitive rodeo teams in the nation! As the years have passed, the support has diminished, and today they are fighting to keep the team going. Our high school rodeo team here in Dixie has produced some of the top rodeo athletes in the U.S. Many student athletes have won state and national championships representing our area. The Washington County School District has supported the rodeo club since the beginning, but in 2015 stopped all financial donations and assistance. In 2015, my daughter won the Utah High School Rodeo Association State Championship in barrel racing, and there wasn’t any form of recognition for her or the other state champions from our area. They deserve to be recognized and honored for their accomplishments and hard work. These student athletes are among the top of their respective classes, and are active in various other
civic duties in the community. The values and work ethic learned by these athletes are second to none. Even our own Washington County Fair has stopped supporting the rodeo that has always been held in August during the fair. The board decided that in 2016, a rodeo would not be held, taking yet another piece of our western heritage and lifestyle from Southern Utah. Why would such a deeply rooted tradition and positive community event not be supported? The benefits to our community and to those who participate in these events are essential to keeping that “Pioneer Spirit” alive and well in Southern Utah. The values, health benefits, and ethics learned are invaluable, and a tremendous benefit to all.
Our duty and obligation to our community is to help preserve the past while we work to better the future. In today’s day and age we are at risk of losing sight of our past and the foundation it laid for the many things that we enjoy today. I am a fifth generation resident of St. George, who loves this community and its heritage. It was built upon the principles and ethics that our pioneer ancestors brought with them to settle this harsh and arid region. By supporting and encouraging the many equine related events, such as rodeo, we can help to ensure that those same values continue in the future, making our community even better.
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I come from the kind of family who… If your children were asked to finish this sentence, what would they say? Dr. William J. Doherty from the University of Minnesota suggests that this is a great question to ponder in considering what role rituals play in your family. Dr. Doherty defines rituals as “social interactions that are repeated, coordinated, and significant.” They differ from routines in the fact that rituals have meaning, and routines are just repeated actions. However, some actions that are routine for one family may be a ritual for another, depending on whether that action has meaning for those engaged in it. For example, a routine that many parents engage in is leaving the home to go to work in the morning. A ritual, however, would be if your children ran down the street as you were driving away, and then, while stopped at the stop sign a special handshake was given by daddy through the window to each child. (Yeah, that’s my family). The amazing thing about rituals is that they are often discovered, not planned. I didn’t wake up one morning and announce to the children that we were going to have a ritual to send daddy off to work. It just kind of evolved. And it is fun! I look forward to it and so do my kids. There are many opinions on the differences between rituals and traditions, but I will just distinguish them based on the magnitude of the event: Traditions are the big things, rituals are the small things. These small, frequent interactions between family members are critical to increasing closeness and facilitating unity. As children have recently returned to school, this is a perfect time to consider what rituals your family has in place to facilitate deeper connections. So, where do you start? As you reflect upon your childhood, how many of your parents’ statements can you recall perfectly? Probably not very many. But if someone were to ask you what kind of a family you came from, you would probably define that in terms of rituals. For example, one might say, “We are a camping family,” or “We are a sports family,” or “We are a musical family.” And within each of these defining characteristics, you will find rituals: The camping trip during the deer hunt; going to the stadium to watch your favorite team; gathering around the piano singing songs. The type of ritual is far less important than consistent participation in the ritual. Rituals are a means to an end, not an end in and of themselves. I would like to suggest two specific rituals that research has
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shown have many positive benefits for families: First, family meal time. Dr. Doherty reported that although all rituals are important, family meal time is the most significant ritual. Various research studies have found connections between families eating a meal together and About the Author children experiencing greater academic Chad Olson, LMFT, is achievement, improved psychological the Clinical Director of well-being, and having a lower risk of the St. George Center for substance abuse or an eating disorder. Couples & Families, Family connections and culture are www.stgeorgefamilies.com. developed because stories from the past or from the day are shared while families eat together. Family meal time is a powerful place to start for any family. Second, bed time rituals. In order to have an effective bed time ritual, children must have a bed time! I know that sounds obvious, but there are many families who don’t have that structure, which can lead to their children not getting sufficient sleep, which has potential negative implications physically, academically, and socially. Once a bed time has been established, create rituals with your children as a means to communicate your love for them. These could include reading or telling stories, singing songs, showing affection including back scratches, kisses and hugs. By the end of the day, most parents are just worn out and ready to have some alone time. But there is something amazing about kids’ willingness to open up and talk right before bed. The cynical side of us says they are being manipulative, which may be very true. The hopeful side of us says they desire to connect with us. After the bedtime ritual with the children, it is important to take some time for yourself and to connect with your spouse after a long day. I have had so many “empty nester” friends tell me to cherish every day because it goes too fast. The way that I cherish this time is through building and maintaining rituals, like telling pretend stories on Sunday nights, taking each of my children on dates, going out for pizza when mom is out of town, and always checking on the kids before I go to bed to enjoy watching them sleep for a few quiet moments. My hope is that as you have read this, you have pondered the role that rituals currently play or could play in your family life. If you are unsure, you could gather your family together and start by asking them, “What are some things we have done as a family that you enjoy?” Once rituals have begun, we need to be committed, but flexible. The rituals are a means to provide a sense of connection and belonging between family members, and will create lasting memories for the whole family.
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My son, Lucas, is an amazing young man. He is 14 years old and getting ready to start his freshman year with excitement, and great anticipation! This was not the case for him four years ago. Lucas is an extremely bright kid, but he always seemed to struggle in school. He would sit in class and have a hard time focusing and following through with his assignments. Homework was a nightmare! Every day I would dread when he would come home from school. There was this battle that would begin the minute he walked in the door; I would try to get him to do his homework and he would blow up and have a melt down. He would become angry with his siblings and sometimes take his anger out on them. The whole thing usually ended up with me holding him and rocking him while we both would cry. If we did mange to complete a homework assignment, it would never get turned in. We had meetings with his teacher to come up with some sort of system of accountability. Nothing would work. It frustrated me because he would get great scores on his tests but he was always getting poor grades. His teacher, at one point, mentioned holding him back. One day he came home from school and I could tell that he was sad about something. He opened up to me and told me that when he is at school his head would feel hot and like he could not hold still. He really wanted to be good, but he did not feel good. He told me that he did not like to be so angry all the time but he could not help it. As a mom, this broke my heart. I felt guilty for feeling frustrated at him when he could not control what he was feeling or doing. My husband and I really did not want to go the medication route, but we felt lost and hopeless. At this time we were introduced to Brain Balance, and its non-medical approach and finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel. As he began going to Brain Balance, I noticed him changing. He was able to focus at school and began turning in his homework. He was calmer at home, and was able to process and work through his feelings. He began to succeed at school, and even grew to love it. His life has changed so much since Brain Balance! His grades are amazing, and he looks forward to school and his future. He 90 www.saintgeorgewellness.com
has hopes of someday becoming a pilot. He loves to run, and is involved in the cross country program at school, and has run several half marathons. Socially he has made huge strides and is able to connect with kids his age (even asking girls to dance at school dances!). The greatest blessing that came from Brain Balance is peace in our home. Lucas now has healthy relationships with his older sister and younger brothers. He and his sister have become the best of friends and love hanging out. He is a great example to his younger brothers, and takes the time to play with them. He has a big heart, and strives to help those around him. He is aware of his environment, and if asked to do something, he gets the job done. I am so grateful for Brain Balance! Lucas is just like any other teenage boy with teenage boy problems‌ but since Brain Balance he is able to work through them and come out learning from his challenges. Brain Balance has saved our family and has given Lucas the tools he needs to be successful in life.
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The importance of communication with your teenager, and how to start, according to a teen. By Jessica Taysom Teenagers come in all shapes and sizes. If the “typical teen” did, in fact, exist, all the mysteries would be solved! The solution to a raising the perfect teenager would be the same for everyone. Case closed?done. Every young adolescent in the world would be happily frolicking with their families, throwing straight-A report cards around like confetti. Sadly, rain does fall to the ground, and teenagers are pains in the neck. I had just started high school when, already, my wants, “needs”, friends, and social status were more important than anything. I was sporting a red Ford Mustang as a first car and didn’t have a care in the world, especially for school. When I got home, it was no different; everyone knew that the brown recliner in the family room was mine. My poor parents had long forgotten the original goals they had for me: straight A’s, good friends, and to be the prime example to my younger siblings. By this time they had reduced to simply begging me to stay in school. Now, I promise this story gets better, but the most important thing my parents did to help me out of that mess was to start picking up the pieces of our relationship, and putting them back together. The key word here is “start”. Parents, here’s your chance. The most important factor in building a relationship with your teenager is communication. I hope to offer some advice on getting a head start in making that healthy relationship possible with these communication tips: Texting Yes I said it, texting. Shooting a text to your teen every now and then can make a big difference. Saying, “Hey grab some milk before you come home,” does not cut it. Instead try, “How’s your day going?”, “Hey come get me and we’ll go to lunch :) ”, “I love you!” Even sending a funny picture would be perfect (remember to keep some humor in this!). Texting opens up an entire new window or way to communicate. By texting your teenager at least once a day, you are opening up that option for them to text something like, “Hey, can we talk?” Talking about YOUR day My parents used to ask me the same thing everyday, “How was your day?”, while I in return answered the same, “It was good.” Don’t be afraid to be honest with your teen, do you really have to ask that same question every time you see them? Surely you know the answer may never change. So, change it up a bit! Like you would a friend, try talking to them about your own day. Remember to be honest, if it was an absolutely horrible day, tell them! If your teenager had a rough day, wouldn’t you like for them to share that with you as well? Practicing this type of communication will help your teen feel comfortable about sharing their feelings with you, the real ones.
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About the Author Listening Jessica Taysom was born Parents, you should know by now that and raised in St. George you cannot exactly be your child’s best Utah. She graduated from Dixie High School and friend. (Guiding them and enforcing rules currently works as a graphic is absolutely essential) but, nothing should designer at StarSign. She ever stop you from listening like a friend. enjoys snowboarding, being Once you hit these golden opportunities outdoors, and training her dog Hurley. to listen, don’t mess it up! Push away those parental instincts to correct and solve the problem. Show that you can be their safe place to open up without being criticized. If done right, listening to your teen can strongly boost their confidence, and create trust.
Being Consistent Staying consistent with these tips and goals to be a better teen parent will make long lasting results. Someday your teenager WILL become motivated, ask for your advice, and come to you when situations are tough. Though it took some time, my story does have a happy ending: becoming a high school graduate, having a healthy relationship with my parents, more confidence, good friends, successful job, and mentor to my siblings. A healthy relationship with your teenager does more than make them “tolerable” to be around, it changes lives and makes happier and healthier people. All you have to do is start somewhere, talk to your teenager!
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A Day of Caring By Rebekah Pectol
Grab your gloves, shovels and smiles, as the 15th Annual Day of Caring heads our way! Volunteers will be flooding in during the 4th week of October with a shared initiative on their mind: Giving back to their community! Day of Caring is a nationally known United Way event, promoting volunteerism within communities as community members come together to provide service-type projects for local nonprofit organizations. In 2002, United Way Dixie kicked-off the first annual Day of Caring event in the St. George area, and since then has recruited thousands of local volunteers in service to our community in hopes of making Dixie a better place to live. United Way Dixie’s lead role during this service-filled event is to bring the community together to support each other and impact lives, right here at home. “Volunteers get to see first-hand some of the issues our community faces and how they can personally play a role in eliminating them,” says UWD Board Member Jed Hafen, referring to the event. Volunteers who join this event come from all walks of life and from different gatherings such as employee groups, clubs, youth and church groups, and families, as well as individual community members who are looking to join in on the volunteer fun. The bulk of the volunteers come from employee groups within
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local businesses who have taken it upon themselves to encourage and provide volunteer opportunities for their employees. Several businesses jump on board yearly to support the Day of Caring, including Zions Bank, whose group helped sort boxes of food at the Utah Food Bank during last year’s event, and Hairitage Hair Academy, who closes down their school every year to come out and provide FREE haircuts and manicures to homeless or low-income families and individuals in our area. “It has become a company tradition and we look forward to it every year!” is among the comments that pour in yearly from the event’s dedicated business supporters. This year’s event is estimated to complete over 20 service projects benefiting organizations such as The DOVE Center, The Learning Center for Families, The Community Soup Kitchen, Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Utah, and several other local charities located throughout the Washington County area. The meaningful service projects will vary from landscaping and outdoor projects, clean-up initiatives, and minor remodeling projects, down to services and/or fun activities for families and clients served through the programs provided by the non-profit organizations. Coming back for its third year is a local favorite — The
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“Together we can inspire hope for a better tomorrow!” Community Food Packaging Event, which achieves the largest community impact, as it helps to fight hunger in Washington County. Partnering with SwitchPoint Community Resource Center, the nationally known Outreach Program, and Dixie State University’s Student Association, the Food Packaging Event will engage over 500 volunteers to help package meals for families in need who are living in the St. George and surrounding areas. Once again being held on campus at the DSU’s Garden Room on November 1st, this single event is estimated to produce 100,000 meals—an exciting goal doubling the amount packaged from prior years! After they are packaged, the meals are taken to the Utah Food Bank and distributed throughout the year to local food pantries who ensure that they are given directly to families in need of food assistance. Volunteer support for this event relies heavily on businesses, DSU clubs, and groups who sponsor a ten person volunteer team to package meals. Dixie State University brings their college spirit, as several campus clubs and DSU students join in the meal packaging fun, naming it their largest “Campus to Community” service event of the year! “We are so honored to team up with United Way Dixie during the food packaging event,” says Dillon McKinney, DSUSA Vice President of Service comments. “It is so fun, and gives our university clubs an opportunity
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to engage in volunteering and giving back to their community.” Whether you have a favorite charity you want to help for a day, or you want to join the challenge of packaging 100,000 meals with the Food Packaging Event, we encourage each of you to join United Way Dixie as we celebrate giving back to our community through a Day of Caring. Give an hour, give more, join hands, open your heart, lend your muscle, inspire change. As we provide service to others, we will see our community come together to bond, care for, and support each other. With this, we see the true About the Author meaning of “Living UNITED,” A self-described “huge together, right here in Dixie. humanitarian,” Rebekah’s
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motivation for volunteerism is personal, based largely on childhood memories of watching her own mother spend countless hours helping people in need—even when their family was also in need. After spending 3 years serving in AmeriCorps and working as a community advocate in St. George for 8 years, Pectol found United Way Dixie. As the administrator for the last 5 years, Pectol oversees the fundraising and distribution of funds to 17 local nonprofit agencies including Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah, Doctor’s Volunteer Clinic of St. George, Erin Kimball Foundation, Learning Center for Families and more.
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By Jody Snow
“Plan for the end of life... while still living it to the fullest.” I believe all things happen for a reason. Today was just an ordinary day, as I headed to the mortuary where I work. There was a small list of tasks I needed to accomplish, but in our line of business the plans of the day can change in an instant when unexpected matters come up. Today they did. I had the privilege of meeting two individuals in totally different circumstances, who were both inspirations to me. The first was a man who called wanting to come in and visit with us about some plans he needed to make. He was new to the area, and needed directions to our mortuary. Promptly at 10:30 a.m. he walked in the door, a little bent over but with a spring in his step, a smile on his face, and a sparkle in his eye. I asked if he needed an elevator to go down to our conference room, but of course he did not. He bee-bopped down the stairs faster than me, not even holding onto the railing. As I visited with this gentleman I learned he was 92 years young. He served our country in the Navy during WWII. He owns a general contracting business in the state of Washington, where he had worked four days a week until he moved to Washington, UT in June of this year. He only worked four days a week because the fifth was spent working at the Seattle LDS Temple. He served an LDS mission with his beautiful wife, of whom he showed me a picture. He also showed me a picture of himself at the age of 90 skydiving, and another at the age of 92 on Veterans Day, proudly dressed in his Navy uniform, throwing the first pitch at a Seattle Mariners baseball game. He goes to the gym every day. He is going to start working in the St. George LDS Temple, and the next adventure he is planning for himself is bungee jumping. I told him he was amazing and he replied, “Hey, I amaze myself.” Sadly, his dear wife has passed away. She is buried in the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Washington. He has already made arrangements for his burial in Washington State, but knew he now needed to make additional plans to get back to his sweetheart after his death. Minutes after my new friend left and I had gotten
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back to my list, two very enthusiastic ladies walked into our foyer. One of the women, in her early 70’s, had brought her cousin in to see the “Come unto Me” monument, before going to lunch. She was a darling, upbeat individual, About the Author all adorned with bling, from Jody Spilsbury-Snow is a the jewelry she wore, to the third generation Funeral Director carrying on the bedazzling on her blouse. legacy of compassionate, loving She continued to tell me service which the Spilsbury she had just finished putting Family is known for. her living trust together. She then asked if I could spare a few minutes. During our conversation she indicated to me the things she liked, and her thoughts as to what type of life-ending celebrations she will choose. She had a very strong opinion of what she wanted in a casket and a vault… Bling! She liked knowing she could be in control of her final disposition. She also expressed to me her desire to take the burden away from her daughter, who had to bury her own child. She knew making the decisions would be exceptionally hard for her daughter to do. I spent close to two hours with these women, talking about many aspects of life and of death. Two completely different individuals, in different situations, yet, both were inspiring to me today. I was struck with the thought that they were both so full of life, and certainly lived each day to the fullest, but they were also at peace, and not afraid to plan for their death. Both knew that planning for the end of life was not going to speed up the process. Knowing all was arranged only eased their minds, knowing that they were taking the financial burden and difficult decision making process away from their grief stricken family when they passed. Each day I am able to meet and help people. I am thankful for those who inspire and help me along the way. I am thankful for these two individuals I met today, who reminded me that life is short, and to embrace all it has to offer, and live it to the fullest.
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“They” said it would never work: getting high school kids to come to DXATC at 7am! DXATC learned a long time ago that the notorious “they” is not to be believed. The best of the best high school students from across Washington County do indeed come to AM STEM programs at DXATC from 7am-9:30am five days a week, and then they hurry back to their own high schools to finish out their day. AM stands for morning. Early morning. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. DXATC gives high school students a leg up in areas of study firmly rooted in STEM. They can choose manufacturing, information technology, media design, certified nurse assistant, or emergency medical technician. They get themselves up, get ready, and get here at 7am. After a year of AM STEM, they leave with marketable skills, a depth of understanding, and the ability to make a difference. Many young students leave their programs having found themselves. They discover their passions and chart a solid path forward. We’d like you to meet some of DXATC’s AM STEM students:
Mark Draper AM STEM Digital Media Design Student 2016-2017 Pine View Student Body President
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Tyler Harmer AM STEM Advanced Manufacturing Student What he wants to be when he grows up: Aerospace engineer
We’ve never seen our son so enthralled with school work and so eager to wake up early to be to class. The variety of things he was exposed to and the comfortable environment in which he learned gave him the courage to try new things, extend outside his comfort zone and eventually solidified his future career goal towards becoming an aerospace engineer. While his peers were reading Huckleberry Finn and diagramming sentences, Tyler was programming battle robots and building hover boards. This is how a formal education is supposed to be organized. – Paul Harmer
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How to Provide your Aging Cat with the Best Care By Victoria Morris, DVM Just as advancements in human medicine are allowing people to live longer, veterinarians are gaining a better understanding of how to care for our pets that are living longer than ever before. One fourlegged family member that is now living well into their teen years is the cat. As trained owners of these feline family members, there are several ways you can help them to age gracefully and detect healthrelated problems earlier. Important aspects of caring for our senior and geriatric cats include maintaining a healthy weight, monitoring daily routines and making your home easier to navigate. Weight Issues While weight is a very sensitive issue, it is a key aspect of feline health. Excessive weight causes strain on our pet’s joints and early development of arthritis. Overweight cats are also more prone to the development of diabetes. Overweight cats also have a hard time grooming themselves and will easily develop matted fur. Alternately, many older cats tend to lose weight as they age. One common reason for weight loss in cats is dental disease. Dental disease includes an abundance of tartar or plaque on the teeth, infection of
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the gums or tooth root abscesses, and consequently, tooth loss. If your cat will allow, it is a good practice to gently lift your cat’s lip and take a look at its teeth and gums on a regular basis. By close monitoring for abnormalities you can alert your veterinarian to take the next steps for needed oral care. Other common reasons for weight loss in cats include kidney disease and an overactive thyroid gland. With regular visits to your veterinarian for exams and blood work, you can help to monitor for these conditions before they become a serious threat to your cat’s health.
Arthritis Even at an appropriate weight, our feline friends may develop arthritis. One obstacle for your cat may be getting in and out of the litter box. By purchasing a litter pan with lower sides this problem can be remedied. Cats may also find it hard to jump up on furniture or to lie in their favorite hiding places. Placing comfortable beds on the floor or easily reached places may make our cats more relaxed. As an owner, you know your feline pets better than anyone, and as cats age they become very good at hiding illness. Simple health checks and changes to your routine can help your cat live out its golden years. This will help identify weight management, arthritic issues and other potential diseases. Having a good relationship with your veterinarian is vital to helping your pets live long, healthier, happier lives.
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See? Can You
Determination gives you the resolve to keep going in spite of the roadblocks that lay before you. ~ Dennis Waitley
By Jack W. Rolfe What do you do when life hands you a perceived setback? In May 2015, teenager Charlotte Brown cleared 3.5m and was joined on the podium in Austin by her guide dog, Vador. She was realizing her dream by winning a bronze medal in pole vaulting at the Texas state high school track and field championships. Brown developed cataracts at 16 weeks of age and had artificial lenses inserted, but her vision began to worsen at age 11 and she is now blind with only a “jigsaw puzzle” of light and dark shades. The Emory Rains student had pursued a medal for two years, finishing eighth and then fourth before taking third as a high school senior. Brown first took up pole vaulting, which is not a Paralympic sport, in seventh grade because she wanted something a little “dangerous and exciting”. She counts the seven steps of her left foot on her approach, listening for the sound of a faint beeper placed on the mat that tells her when to plant the pole and push up. “It took me three years to get on the podium, and I finally did it,” says Brown, who is heading to university at Purdue on an academic scholarship. “If I could send a message to anybody, it’s not about pole vaulting and it’s not about track. It’s about finding something that makes you happy, despite whatever obstacles are in your way. The fact that I can’t see is not who I am. I just happen not to be able to see.” “I tell the Charlotte Brown story at least once a day,” says Larry McFarlin, vaulting coach at Paris High School and former NAIA vaulter. “It’s a miracle, what she does. When she’s running down the runway counting steps and she doesn’t know where the box is or where the bar is or where her body is in space, it magnifies her accomplishments tenfold. It’s one of the most technical and difficult and dangerous events in athletics, and she chose that one.” “It’s easiest just to follow her lead,” her parents explain, which would seem daunting, at best. But Ian and Stori Brown learned a long time ago that when it comes to their daughter, they are best-served by getting out of her way. Nothing could have convinced them of that more when it became evident that their already legally blind daughter’s vision was failing. For Charlotte, “legally blind” meant seeing through her good eye was like looking through a coffee stirrer: blurry and with no depth perception or ability to distinguish colors or shapes. The left eye was there for decoration, she would tell them. One lesson that I suggest to be learned from this young lady’s life is that you can always find someone with struggles more difficult than yours. Do not limit yourself by feeling sorry for yourself. You can leap over any obstacle in front of you. When you are able to remove the barriers that you place on yourself, you are then able to accomplish much more than expected.
About the Author
Mr. Rolfe is the Founder and CEO of the School of Life Foundation. This 501(c)3 nonprofit organization has a mission to increase high school graduation rates.
*Story reference from BBC.
There are plenty of difficult obstacles in your path. Don’t allow yourself to become one of them. ~ Ralph Marston
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E VENTS
CALENDAR OF September September 1st – 3rd Hurricane Peach Days Be sure to bring your appetite. Food booths with all your favorite mouth-watering options will be on hand. September 2nd – 29th “End of Summer Blues” Art Show Presented by Southern Utah Art Guild, the show features approx. 130 works of art from 50 Southern Utah artists at Red Cliff Gallery. Visit southernutahartguild.com for details. September 6th – 10th 2016 Doc Utah International Film Festival DOCUTAH brings together independent filmmakers, aspiring film students and the Southern Utah community, inspiring with films that provide a global connection to the universal human experience. September 10th – 11th Fall Festival for Families Kid-friendly activities and games, plus entertainment and prizes! Lunch provided from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., first come-first served. Sponsored by Washington County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition. September 15th – 17th 82nd Dixie Roundup Rodeo The annual St. George Lions Dixie Roundup Rodeo at the historic Sun Bowl brings out cowboys and cowgirls alike for our young mutton busters on up through our fearless bull riders! PRCA approved professional rodeo featuring Rodeo champion cowboys and stock.
September 22nd – 24th Swiss Days Santa Clara’s Annual Swiss Days Celebration is truly a home-town celebration full of history and a fun tribute to the town’s pioneer heritage, in which Swiss LDS members settled in Santa Clara in 1861.
October October 1st St. George Marathon It begins in the majestic Pine Valley mountains and descends nearly 2600 feet through scenic southwest Utah, to the beautiful Vernon Worthen Park. Registration is April 1, 2016 For more information visit http://www. stgeorgemarathon.com/registration.php October 3rd –15th Huntsman World Senior Games Athletes 50+ compete in basketball, bowling, tennis, cycling and mountain biking, racquetball, road racing, softball, swimming, triathlon, volleyball, lawn bowls, square dance, table tennis and track and field, as well as games of horseshoes, bridge tournaments and golf matches. October 7th – 9th Art in Kayenta Festival The 17th annual Art in Kayenta Festival showcases painting, ceramics, jewelry, textiles, fine woodworking and photography, delectable fare, majestic red mountain backdrops and musical entertainment.
October 18th, 6:30 to 8:30pm Candlelight Vigil This free annual event commemorates Domestic Violence Awareness Month and honors victims and survivors of domestic violence in our community. Sponsored by the Washington County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition. October 21st – 22nd Spooky Town Fair Spooky Town Halloween Fair at St. George Town Square features vendor booths, concessions, entertainment, carnival games, bounce houses & more! All profits allow the Washington County School District Foundation to provide vital resources to teachers and students. October 21st – 22nd What Women Want Expo With the most amazing vendors at the Dixie Convention Center, it’s everything you never knew you couldn’t live without! October 21st – 29th “Thriller” by Odyssey If Odyssey Dance Theatre’s “Thriller” isn’t part of your yearly Halloween tradition, it should be. The spooky spectacular combines technical aspects of dance while paying homage to the stars of All Hallows’ Eve. October 28th – 29th ROOTS Genealogy Trade Show Join us at the 2016 Family Roots Expo to begin the genealogy process with fun, easy classes for the novice or attend an intermediate or advanced class for the seasoned genealogist!
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Family Services
Head Start St. George Center (435) 628-5641 494 East 900 South | St. George, UT 84790 Suu.edu/headstart The Head Start program services low-income, prekindergarten children and their families by helping them learn social, emotional, cognitive and physical development skills. Head Start families are often offered assistance in literacy training, parenting skills, nutrition and social services.
The Learning Center for Families (435) 673-5353 2044 South Mesa Palms Drive | St. George, UT 84790 TLC4families.org The Learning Center for Families provides free child development screenings, infant and toddler mental health services and therapy programs for infants and toddlers with special needs.
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Disabled Services
Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (435) 986-0055 515 West 300 North | St. George, UT 84770 Afb.org The DSBVI helps meet the needs of individuals suffering from visual impairments or blindness by providing vocational rehabilitation, as well as training and adjustment services.
Division of Child and Family Services (435) 652-2960 178 North 200 East | St. George, UT 84770 Dcfs.utah.gov The Division of Child and Family Services works to protect children and adults from abuse, neglect and dependency while providing preventative education for families to protect their children.
Family Support Center (435) 674-5133 310 West 200 North | St. George, UT 84770 Thefamilysupportcenter.com The Family Support Center provides crisis care for children ages birth-11. Availability is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for parents feeling stressed and out-of-control due to personal or family situations.
Red Rock Center for Independence (435) 673-7501 168 North 100 East, Suite 101 | St. George, UT 84770 Rrci.org The mission of the Red Rock Center for Independence is to empower individuals with disabilities to live independently. They teach educational courses on personalized services and technology.
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Domestic Violence DOVE Center (435) 628-0458 | St. George, UT | Dovecenter.org The DOVE Center in St George provides emergency support and case-by-case counseling support and group counseling for female and child victims of domestic violence, rape and emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse. Erin Kimball Foundation (435) 627-9232 455 West Vincent Lane | Washington, UT 84780 Erinkimball.org The Erin Kimball Foundation serves homeless victims of domestic violence or sexual abuse. The foundation strives to empower survivors in the healing process by assisting with employment opportunities and/or educational endeavors.
Mental Health
Dixie State University Health and Wellness Center (435) 652-7756 34 North 600 East | St. George, UT 84770 Dixie.edu/wellness The mission of the Dixie State University’s Health and Wellness Center is to promote a healthy lifestyle amongst all student and faculty members through education and self-improvement. The center provides mental health services as well as medical services.
Switchpoint Community Resource Center (435) 627-4663 948 North 1300 West | St. George, UT 84770 Switchpointcrc.org Switchpoint provides homeless individuals in southern Utah with food, shelter and a stepping stone to independence.
Recovery and Intervention Alcoholics Anonymous (Dixie Central Office) (435) 674-4791 165 North 100 East | St. George, UT 84770 Dixieaaoffice.org The Dixie Central Office of Alcoholics Anonymous provides a central office where people can meet or call for information on meetings, or to communicate with other locals battling alcoholic addiction. LDS Addiction Recovery Program St. George, UT Addictionrecovery.lds.org The LDS Addiction Recovery Program features 12-steps that promote healing and recovery while also incorporating LDS gospel principles. The program has regular meetings in St. George to cover pornography and general addictions for men and women. Narcotics Anonymous (435) 467-4403 | Washington, UT 84780 Nasouthernutah.org Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship that provides support for recovering addicts. All members follow a simple program to abstain from drugs and provide support to one another.
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Doctor’s Volunteer Clinic of St. George (435) 656-0022 1036 East Riverside Drive | St. George, UT 84790 Doctorsvolunteerclinic.org The Doctor’s Volunteer Clinic of St. George provides quality health care and a mental health clinic M-F during normal business hours.
Southwest Behavioral Health Center (435) 634-5600 474 West 200 North | St. George, UT 84770 Sbhc.us The Southwest Behavioral Health Center assists families and communities in the prevention and recovery from severe and persistent mental health illness and addiction.
Utah Behavioral Services (801) 255-5131 359 East Riverside Drive, Suite B | St. George, UT 84790 Utahbehavioralservices.com Utah Behavioral Services provides high-quality behavioral and mental health services to residents in southern Utah. The focus is on the family unit as a whole, working together to cultivate enduring change.
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Intermountain Specialized Abuse Treatment Center (435) 628-8075 N. Mall Drive, Suite VW-104 | St. George, UT 84790 Isatcenter.org ISAT focuses on the prevention and treatment of domestic violence, child abuse, substance abuse and other issues through comprehensive programs. Their goal is to aid families in the healing process and prevent further victimization.
St. George Housing Authority (435) 628-3648 975 North 1725 West #101 | St. George, UT 84770 Stgeorgehousingauthority.org St. George Housing Authority’s mission is to provide assistance to low-income families by providing safe, affordable housing opportunities. The Housing Authority focuses on helping families achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.
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LDS Family Services (435) 673-6446 2480 Red Cliffs Drive | St. George, UT 84790 Providentliving.org LDS Family Services helps local church leadership care for the individuals in their community that suffer from social and emotional challenges. All resources and care provided are in harmony with the LDS gospel principles.
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Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (435) 673-8974 1067 East Tabernacle, Suite 10 | St. George, UT 84770 Deafservices.utah.gov The St. George Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing provides interpreters, classes, camps, social activities and rehabilitation for those dealing with hearing loss.
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Programs for the Underserved and Homeless
Senior Services Five County Area Agency on Aging (435) 673-3548 1060 West 1700 South Bldg B | St. George, UT 84770 Agingcare.com The Area Agency on Aging provides seniors with a list of available services, respite care, counseling and mobility services. Senior Citizen’s Center (435) 634-5743 245 North 200 West | St. George, UT 84770 Stg.coa.washco.utah.gov The Senior Citizen’s Center offers seniors in St. George the opportunity to find new friends, take classes and enrich their lives.
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Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Utah (435) 674-7669 ext. 3 835 South Bluff Street | St. George, UT 84770 Habitatswu.org Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Utah works to provide low-income families with safe, affordable housing. They focus on volunteers, sustainable programs and conservation efforts to supply decent housing to those in need.
Youth Crisis The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (435) 414-4362 474 West 200 North | St. George, UT 84770 The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team’s mission is to provide support to families who are experiencing crisis in the home due to their children’s behavioral issues and/or a mental health diagnosis. Washington County Youth Crisis Center (435) 656-6100 251 East 200 North | St. George, UT 84770 Washington County Youth Crisis Center provides individual behavioral and educational health assistance to youth in a state of crisis.
FEATURED DIRECTORY LISTINGS adult retirement community
SunRiver Community www.sunriver.com (435) 688-1000
ART VILLAGE
Kayenta Art Village 851 Coyote Gulch Ct., Ivins (435) 688-8535 www.kayentautah.com
ATHLETIC CLUBS
Summit Athletic Club 1532 East 1450 South, (435) 628-5000 446 S Mall Dr B-1, (435) 251-8800 1973 W Sunset Blvd. (435) 628-2151 www.summitathleticclub.com
ATHLETIC SUPPLIES
Bicycles Unlimited 90 S 100 E (435) 673-4492 www.bicyclesunlimited.com
AUTOMOTIVE
Stephen Wade Automotive 1630 Hilton Dr St George, UT 84770 (435) 628-6100 www.stephenwade.com
BANKS
State Bank of Southern Utah 1337 E 170 S, (435) 652-7000, 395 E St George Blvd., (435) 674-4164, 2287 Santa Clara Dr., (435) 673-7360 ww.sbsu.com Town & Country Bank 405 E St George Blvd, St George, UT 84770 (435) 673-1150 1464 S 1490 E, St George, UT 84790 (435) 673-1150 www.tcbankutah.com
corporate networking
Corporate Alliance 1487 South Silicon Way www.knoweveryone.com (435) 256-6225
dance
Red Rock Swing Dance facebook.com/redrockswingdance
DENTISTS
Riverside Dental 368 East Riverside Dr. Mystgoergedentist.com (435) 673-3363 Johnson Pediatric Dentistry 772 N Dixie Drive, Ste. 101 St. George, UT (435) 628-0511 www.drcodykidsdental.com
DIXIE STATE UNIVERSITY
Dixie State Athletics Ticket Sales (435) 652-7800 http://dixieathletics.com Dixie State Cultural Arts 350 S. 700E, Tickets: (435) 652-7800 www.dixie.edu/culturalarts/
EDUCATION
Dixie Applied Technology College 1506 S Silicon Way (435) 674-8400 www.dxatc.com Washington County School District Foundation 121 West Tabernacle (435) 673-3553 www.washk12.org/foundation
Energy Healing
BrightWorks by Brigit www.BrightWorksByBrigit.com (435) 668-0233
ENtertainment Tuacahn Center for the Arts 1100 Tuacahn Dr, Ivins, UT 84738 (435) 652-3200 www.tuacahn.org
FAMILY THERAPY
St. George Center for Couples & Families 321 N Mall Dr., Bldg VW Ste.101 www.stgeorgefamilies.com (435) 319-0082
FURNITURE
Wilding Wallbeds 1509 S 270 E #3, St George, UT 84790 (866) 877-7803 wallbedsbywilding.com
grocery stores
Lin’s Marketplace www.linsgrocery.com
Health
Advanced Hearing & Balance 1490 E. Foremaster Drive #360 St. George, UT 84790 (435) 319-4700 www.HearingAidDoctor.com
Alive & Well Mobile Medicine (435) 669-9696 Myaliveandwell.com
Brain Balance 446 South Mall Drive, Suite B-6 brainbalancecenters.com (435) 627-8500 Coral Desert Orthopedics 1490 E. Foremaster Dr., Ste 150 www.CoralDesertOrtho.com (435) 628-9393
CPAP Specialist Dr. Phillip. C. Hall 382 S Bluff Street, St. George, UT (435) 656.1111 www.PhillipCHallDDS.com Desert Pain Specialists 1490 E Foremaster Dr #220 www.desertpainspecialists.com (435) 216-7000 48 S 2500 W #110, Hurricane (435) 216-7000 Dixie Chiropractic 10 North 400 East www.dixiechiro.com (435) 673-1443
Foot and Ankle Institute 754 S. Main #3 (435) 628-2671 www.feetnet.com Gubler Periodontics 368 # Riverside Dr. #7 (435) 688-1344
Intermountain Healthcare 1380 E Medical Center Dr. (435) 251-1000 intermountainhealthcare.org
LiVe Well Center at Dixie Regional Health & Performance Center 652 S. Medical Center Drive (435) 251-3793
Nilsson Hearing 1770 Red Cliffs Dr #214, St George, (435) 628.3192 www.nilssonhearingonli ne.com
Pain Relief Centers 10 North 400 East painreliefcentersofutah.com (435) 673-1443 Riverside Medical Arts 1068 E Riverside Dr, (435) 628-6466 www.riversidemedicalarts.com St. George Eye Center 1054 East Riverside Dr. Suite 201 www.stgec.com (435) 628-4507 St. George Urology 1490 East Foremaster Drive Suite 300 (435) 688-2104 Snow Slade, Cataract & Glaucoma Surgeon 1054 E Riverside Dr. Ste. 201 St. George, UT 84770 (435) 628-4507 www.stgec.com Southern Utah Women’s Health Center 515 South 300 East Suite 206 http://www.suwhc.com (435) 628-1662
HEALTH (cont’d) Southwest Spine & Pain Center at Dixie Regional Medical Center 652 S. Medical Center Drive #110 www.southwestspineandpain.com (435) 656-2424 Southwest Vision 965 E 700 S #100 www.southwestvision.org (435) 673-5577 Utah Gastroenterology 368 E. Riverside Drive, Ste. B (435) 272-1165 Utah Surgical Associates 1490 Foremaster Drive, Ste 345, St. George, UT 84790 (435) 628.1641 utahsurgical.com WholeFIT Wellness for Life www.wholefitwellness.com
INSURANCE PROVIDERS Southern Utah Insurance 1224 S. River Rd. (435) 628-9049 www.southernutahinsurance.com
INTERNET PROVIDERS
AWI 845 Red Hills Pkwy (435) 674-0320 awinetworks.com
LEGAL
Jones Waldo Law Firm 301 N 200 E # 3A (435) 628-1627 www.joneswaldo.com
MASSAGE THERAPY
Massage Envy 1091 N. Bluff St #304 (435) 628-9049
MORTGAGE Cherry Creek Mortgage 720 S River Rd, (435) 674-9200 www.cherrycreekmortgage.com
MORTUARY
Spilsbury Mortuary 110 S. Bluff St. St. George, UT 84770 (435) 673-2454 25 N. 2000 W. Hurricane, UT 84737 (435) 635-2212 www.spilsburymortuary.com
NEWS St. George News www.STGNews.com
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Boy Scouts of America (928) 965-3943, clawton@bsamail.org School of Life Foundation River Road Plaza 107 South 1470 East, Ste 101 www.schooloflifefoundation.org (435) 632-2947 United Way Dixie info@unitedwaydixie.org
ORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Oral & Facial Surgery Institute 393 E Riverside Dr #2B www.oralfacialsurgeryinstitute.com (435) 628-1100
Orthodontics
Theurer Orthodontics 965 East 700 South Suite 101 www.theurerorthodontics.com (435) 688-8228
pharmacy
Hurricane Family Pharmacy 25 North 2000 West Hurricane, UT 84737 (435) 635-8200 www.utahfamilypharmacy.com Stapley Pharmacy 102 E City Center St. (435) 673-3575 446 S. Mall Drive #B8 (435) 673-3575 167 E Main, Enterprise (435) 878-2300 www.stapleypharmacy.com
PHYSical therapy Fit Physical Therapy 1490 E Foremaster Dr #110 (435)652-4455 www.fit-pt.com
RADIO
Cherry Creek Radio www.cherrycreekradio.com
ReSTAURANT
Cappeletti’s 36 E Tabernacle, St. George, UT (435) 986-4119 cappelettisrestaurantstgeorge.com The Painted Pony Restaurant 2 W St George Blvd www.painted-pony.com (435) 634-1700 The Pasta Factory 2 W St. George Blvd (435) 674-3753 The Pizza Factory 2 W St. George Blvd #8 (435) 674-3753 2376 E Red Cliffs Dr. (435) 688-2656 1930 W Sunset Blvd (435) 628-1234 Twisted Noodle Cafe 20 N Main St, St George (435) 628-9889
senior games Huntsman World Senior Games 1070 W 1600 S # A103 (435) 674-0550 www.seniorgames.net
SPAS
Casa Blanca 950 W. Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite, NV (866) 401-6021 casablancaresort.com Green Valley Spa 1871 W Canyon View Dr. (800) 237-1086
Red Sands Vein & Laser 1308 E 900 S, St. George, UT 84790 (435) 673-2301 www.redsandsvein.com
speech therapy
Communication Station Rebecca Nelson 321 N Mall Dr, L-103 (435) 215-4084 www.StGeorgeSpeech.com
survival kits Prepare Basics (435) 669-3377 www.preparebasics.com
VETERINARIANS Washington Family Vet Clinic 969 N. 3050 E. (435) 627-1300 washingtonfamilyvet.com
volunteers
JustServe.org JustServe.org
Washington Community Center
Washington Community Center 350 N Community Center Dr. Washington, UT 84780 (435) 656-6360 Washingtoncity.org/cc
Weight Management Dr. Coleen Andruss 1173 South 250 West, Suite 110 www.drhealthylifestyle.com (435) 986-3800
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