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s ghw | TWA EB LL EL NO EF SCSO N T E N T S Health – continued The Superion Solution 50 XYZ at Harvard University 51 The Movara Model: Creating and Resetting Habits 52 Top 10 Things to Boost Your Immunity 54 Stem Cell Therapy in Action 55 What Happens When Your Brain Waves Go Wild? 56 Staying Young Under the Desert Sun How Long Does it Take to Heal? 59 Don’t Let Chronic Pain Keep You From Enjoying Life 61 4 Simple Tips To Make Activity a Regular Part of Your Life 62 Unexpected Muscle Spasm Relief 64 New Treatment Options for Spinal Stenosis 67 Defending Your Thyroid 69 Stem Cells: Truth vs. Myth 70 Writing to Heal 72

Featured Story

Pickleball: From the Beginning 14

Fitness

You Can Do Hard Things 16 Concerts. Plays. Operas. Lectures. Musicals and More. 18 I Love My Bike 20 Hop, Skip, Lunge 21

Nutrition

Your Cravings Have Wisdom 23 Dining Guide 24 Restaurant Journeys: Magleby’s 25 Supplements & Superfoods 27

On The Cover: SunRiver serves up the history of Pickleball. Photo By Corey Barrick.

Family – continued More Than Just Fundraisers, We Are The Hand-Raisers 99 Mary, Mary Quite Contrary, How Does Your Marriage Grow 100 What is Your Harvest? 101 Educating the Whole Person 102 Get Outside, In 105 Do I Need a Health and Wellness Coach? 106

Active Aging

Sound of Life 74 Hearing Care is Health Care Nature: Our Gift and Our Responsibility 79

Culture

Local Hero: Earl Rose 28 Wilding Wallbeds 30 Dreams Realized 32 Feng Shui Living 34 Featured Business: Skyes Management Deepening Our Footprint 38 Year Two of Trailblazer Football 40 DOCUTAH: High Desert Chronicles Reveal the Secrets of the Desert 42

Health

Non-Surgical Facelift 44 Digital Eye Strain 46 Southern Utah Outdoors 47 Bike Shopping: All About the Experience 48

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Economics

Mortgage Matters 81 Dangers of Overpricing Your Home Community Outreach and Service 86 What You Need to Know About IRAs 88

Family The Importance of Oral Hygiene in Children 90 NAMI 92 Finding Health Through Family History 95 Youth Diaries: Twelve Years Old and Pointing Her Toes! 96 Doggy Dental Disease 97

84 Fitness, Personal Training, and Group Exercise at WCCC 107 Opioid Use Disorder 109

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Mayoral Message 8 Trailblazer Nation – Letter from the President 10 Calendar of Events 110 Quick Resource Guide 112 Featured Directory Listings 113

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sghw | FWR EO LML TNHEES ESD I T O R As much as we love the summertime, thereâ€™s something to be said for getting back into a regular routine and looking forward to the fall season and the changes it brings. Most likely, we arenâ€™t the only ones who struggle to find balance and to realize our health took a back seat during the summer months. For us, fall not only starts a new season, it also brings a renewed sense of commitment to our overall health and wellness. After all the breaks and vacations, we are now mentally prepared to get serious about exercising consistently, eating better, having regular date nights, getting outdoors in the cooler weather, and putting ourselves out there more socially to make new friends. Do you currently have something you do daily that helps you get (and stay) on track with your goals, move forward with what you want to accomplish, and focus on who you want to become? A couple of years ago, we set up a morning routine that has really helped us to improve the quality of our lives. We would love to share this with you in case it helps you, as well. The routine consists of taking an hour, or longer, at the start of each day to: 1) Pray/meditate 2) Read goals and affirmations 3) Review our vision board of dreams we want to accomplish in all areas 4) Exercise 5) Read something inspiring or improve a skill 6) Journal what we are thankful for and what is going on in our lives This daily habit has helped us to re-focus and find balance in what matters most to us, and we are happiest when we are consistent with this routine. As we re-commit ourselves to a better life individually, as a couple, and as a family, we invite you to do the same. Maybe you want to sign up for a 5K or a marathon (the St. George Marathon is coming up!), get out for the Fall Festival, go on some great hikes, take up pickleball or another new sport, check out the Senior Games, see a play, schedule a doctor appointment, make a budget, spend more time with family and friends (and less on social media), or decide to read one new book a month. Whatever you decide, we hope that reading this issue will give you some ideas on what you can do to improve the quality of your life and help you to better achieve your specific goals. We hope to see you as we are out enjoying Southern Utah!

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Everywhere I look, there is activity in the St. George area this time of year! October ushers in the 41st St. George Marathon and the 31st Mayor’s Walk. These events attract thousands of participants—runners and their supportive family members and friends— who add their enthusiasm and excitement to our community. Then, less than 48 hours later, more than 11,000 senior athletes arrive in St. George for the 31st annual Huntsman World Senior Games. Amazingly, more than thirty countries will be represented in this year’s games! I enjoy watching as the athletes from across the world join together, respect each other, hug each other, and form bonds of friendship that hopefully last for years. I know that my family and others enjoy the opportunity to get to know and appreciate the athletes of other countries by hearing the stories of their lives. As St. George prepares to welcome visitors from every nation, I’m thankful to live in this beautiful part of the world. We have so many wonderful citizens – volunteers from around Washington County – who help create and sustain special events that are friendly, organized, and motivational. I’m grateful for each of you for making our city’s tagline true: St. George – the Brighter Side!

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As we approach the special time of year when the iconic “D” on the Black Hill glows red in celebration of Dixie State University’s Homecoming Week, I invite you to visit campus and celebrate Dixie’s rich pioneering heritage of sacrifice, determination, and generosity. Set for Oct. 23-28, Homecoming Week provides the perfect opportunity for you to see how DSU has grown in the last year and celebrate the growth we have planned for this upcoming year. Inspired by the Guns N’ Roses hit song, this year’s Homecoming theme, “Paradise City,” celebrates the beauty of scenic St. George and how this beautiful destination allows students and community members alike to experience “active learning. active life.” at its finest. Homecoming Week kicks off at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, with the Classic Car Show and free all-American dinner provided by the DSU Alumni Association at DSU’s Stephen & Marcia Wade Alumni House. This family-friendly event is a great way to stroll down memory lane. The following evening, cheer on our students as they compete in the annual Miss Dixie State University Pageant at 7:30 in the M.K. Cox Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $5. For more family fun, you’ll want to make your way to Ridge Top Complex, 620 S. Airport Road, on Oct. 25 for the free Drive-In Movie. In addition to enjoying the beautiful view of downtown St. George while taking in a movie on the giant screens, you can grab dinner from one of the local food trucks on hand. The gates will open at 7 p.m., and space fills up quickly. The festivities continue on Oct. 27 with the high-energy Alumni Assembly, a free talent show held in the Dolores Doré Eccles Fine Arts Center at 10 a.m. Later that night, the Alumni Banquet will join forces with the Founders’ Day Assembly and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to honor individuals who have made an impact on DSU and the community. The event will start at 6 p.m. in the Gardner

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Center Ballroom. Tickets for the Alumni Banquet are $15 and can be ordered by calling 435-652-7535. Then, stay up late and join me in the wee hours for the Midnight 5K, held on the recently resurfaced track of Legend Solar Stadium. I’d love to see you there, so be sure to register at dixie.edu/midnight5k. Homecoming week culminates Oct. 28, starting with the annual Homecoming Parade at 10 a.m. on Tabernacle Street, from 700 East to Main Street. The parade is a great way to start the day as a hundred entrants spread the Dixie Spirit. After the parade, grab lunch at the Wade Alumni House, where free hamburgers, hot dogs, Richard “Biff” Williams President of and sides will be served between 11 a.m. Dixie State University and 12:45 p.m. After lunch, head across the street to Legend Solar Stadium, where the Homecoming football game against Adams State University kicks off at 1 p.m. Wear red and support the Trailblazers as they work to build on last year’s record-breaking season. Tickets for the game are $7 for general seating, $10 for reserved seating, and free for children 12 and younger. I have no doubt that Homecoming week will be awesome this year, so come on over to the Dixie State University campus and help us celebrate everything that is so great about our very own Paradise City! For a complete schedule of all Homecoming week activities, please visit dixie.edu/homecoming.

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By Lloyd Webster, VP SRSG Pickleball Club Being from the Pacific Northwest, I find it interesting that it took moving to St. George, Utah to realize what an impact the sport of pickleball has had on so many people. I was aware that the game’s roots were in the Northwest–Bainbridge, Wash. to be precise–but had no idea it was so popular outside of that area. History of Pickleball It all started in 1965. After playing golf, Joel Pritchard, a congressman from Washington State and friend Bill Bell, a successful local businessman, returned to Pritchard’s home on Bainbridge Island, Wash. (near Seattle). Once home, they found their families sitting around complaining about nothing to do. The property had an old badminton court but no badminton equipment could be found. Needing to get the kids out of the house, the two decided to improvise and started playing with table tennis paddles and a perforated plastic ball. At first they placed the net at badminton height (60 inches) and volleyed the ball over the net. As the weekend progressed, the players found that the ball bounced well on the asphalt surface and soon the net was lowered to 36 inches. The following weekend, Barney McCallum, a friend and neighbor, was introduced to the game at Pritchard’s home. McCallum thought larger, stronger paddles were needed so, using his band saw, he cut new paddles out of plywood. The basic shape of McCallum’s original paddles is still used today. Soon, the three men started making up rules, keeping in mind the original purpose–which was to provide a game that the whole family could play together. Two years later, in 1967, the first permanent pickleball court was constructed in the backyard of Joel Pritchard’s neighbor, Bob O’Brian. Pickleball continued to gain in popularity over the years and in 1972 the originators formed Pickle-ball Inc. This moved them forward from a “cigar box” accounting system to a structure that helped them keep up with the ever-

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increasing demand for pickleball kits. The kits, consisting of wooden paddles, balls and badminton net, were shipped to individuals and organizations across the country. In 1975, The National Observer published an article about pickleball followed by a 1976 article in Tennis magazine about “America’s newest racquet sport”. Also in 1976, the first known pickleball tournament in the world was held at South Center Athletic Club in Tukwila, Wash. Many of the participants were college tennis players who knew very little about pickleball. In preparation for the event, they practiced with oversized wooden paddles and a softball-sized whiffle ball. In 1984, the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) was organized with the purpose “to perpetuate the growth and advancement of pickleball on a national level.” The first rulebook was published in March 1984. That same year, Arlen Paranto created the first non-wooden composite paddle. Paranto’s son was an avid pickleball player and after watching his son play, the Boeing industrial engineer saw the need for lighter, more powerful paddle. He constructed his paddles using the fiberglass/Nomex honeycomb panels that commercial airlines use for their flooring systems. In 2001, the game of pickleball was introduced for the first time in the Arizona Senior Olympics through the efforts of Earl Hill. The tournament was played at Happy Trails RV Park in Surprise, Ariz. and drew 100 players. It was the largest event ever played to that point and over the next few years, the event grew to more than 300 players. Pickleball at SunRiver St. George In the fall of 2002, current SunRiver Pickleball Club member Don Odle met with Darcy Stewart, the managing partner of SunRiver St. George, armed with an

article about pickleball at a retirement community in Florida. Odle’s pitch to Stewart was simple: pickleball would be a terrific addition to the community as well a draw for home sales. Stewart agreed and allowed Odle and other early pickleball fanatics to tape off two pickleball courts on one of the existing tennis courts. The courts were taped with duct tape (which turned out to be a bad idea as it was difficult to get rid of the tape residue when the tape was pulled). Four temporary net posts, built out of old tires filled with concrete, were placed and the two temporary courts were ready for play. Odle and his wife Janet hosted an ‘omelets-in-a-bag’ breakfast to introduce pickleball to any interested residents. About 70 people showed up for the event. Still today, there is an argument as to how many were there for the free food vs. the opportunity to learn the game of pickleball. In any event, the game was introduced and the fun began. In early 2003, Odle met with Merrill Barney, sports director for the Huntsman World Senior Games held in St. George each October, and suggested that pickleball would be an appropriate addition to the senior games. Merrill had never heard of pickleball but agreed to visit the Arizona Senior Olympics where he could watch pickleball being played in a formidable tournament environment.

After speaking with Earl Hill at the Arizona Games and watching pickleball, Barney returned to St. George enthusiastic about the possibility of adding pickleball to the Huntsman World Senior Games. Of course, additional courts were needed, so with the support of the pickleball group from SunRiver, Odle convinced SunRiver to build four new pickleball courts. Now the community had six courts–four real courts and the two temporary ones. With the venue established, the Huntsman organization officially included pickleball as a provisional sport in the 2003 Huntsman World Senior Games. With approximately 55 first time participants, bracket sheets were drawn up for four events: men’s doubles, women’s doubles, mixed doubles and singles. Even though the participation was relatively sparse, everyone was very enthusiastic about the venue and the future of pickleball in southern Utah and the Huntsman Games. With the positive response and realizing the potential of the game, pickleball was added as a permanent event. It has become one of the most popular and well attended sports of the Games, with nearly 700 participants last year. So, as it turned out, Don Odle was right: pickleball has been a terrific addition to the community as well a fantastic draw for new home sales in SunRiver. As I mentioned earlier, I am from the Pacific Northwest. My wife and I relocated to SunRiver upon retirement in 2013. The pickleball facilities offered in our community certainly impacted our decision to move to SunRiver and have enhanced our lifestyle greatly. Thank you Don Odle, Darcy Stewart and so many others for your forward thinking and persistence in providing such a great sporting activity for all of us here at SunRiver.

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“A full Ironman was absolutely the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life,” said Amanda Jocelyn, a nurse practitioner at Red Rock Pediatrics. “I still cannot believe that I was capable of doing it all. Ironman – Santa Rosa, California, was amazing! I cannot believe a human body is physically capable of swimming 2.4 miles, then biking for 112 miles and finishing up with a 26.2 mile run – all on the same day.” Jocelyn has practiced doing hard things for most of her 38 years. Raised by a single mother with six children to provide for, she credits her mom for giving her the work ethic she lives by today. Jocelyn describes her husband and three children; ranging in ages 7 through 13, as a ‘super-active’ family. She’s a soccer coach, a triathlon club member and participates in as many marathons as she can. In 2016 she competed in the Boston Marathon. Early in 2017, Jocelyn signed up for Ironman. With six months to train, she knew she needed to learn more about her body’s overall fitness. That’s when she discovered the Sports Performance Assessment at the Intermountain LiVe Well Center at Dixie Regional Medical Center. All World Athlete, Tiffany Gust, administers the three-hour assessment that she refers to as “the 360 degree approach” to evaluating endurance and lifetime athletes. The Sports Performance package provides metrics that measure what you are really made of: body composition using the gold standard Bod Pod to determine your correct race weight; the resting metabolic rate test to customize a nutrition plan; VO2 Max to show customized heart rate zones to optimize performance; and the Functional Movement Screening, an internationally recognized seven test evaluation to identify areas of improper movement patterns due to poor muscle recruitment, tightness, and injury prevention. The Sports Performance program helps athletes maximize potential and reduce injuries. A sports dietitian and exercise physiologist guide the process. “The Sports Performance package 16 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

provides the pieces of vital information, which are synthesized into a practical plan ready for application as you train and compete,” Gust said. “It’s a comprehensive look at the whole athlete.” “The most important thing I learned from Sports Performance,” Jocelyn happily reported, “was that I had much more potential than I was using. I didn’t know that about myself.” Jocelyn finished her first Ironman in 13 hours, 10 minutes and remembered: “I have never been through so many emotions as I experienced during that race. I started with anxiety as I plunged into foggy, dark water. I felt such panic that I wanted nothing more than to crawl onto a kayak and cry. Then, sheer determination took over as I pictured my family waiting for me. I knew I had to show my children – who know that I’m scared of dark water – that ‘you can do hard things.’ I prayed and chanted their names as I threw myself into the fray. As I was completing my last stretch of water, I was grinning like a fool – ecstatic that I’d made it! The cycling segment brought Jocelyn back to reality. “The last 20 miles of the 112mile bike ride were the most painful with winds and bumpy country roads to manage,” she said. “I nearly wept with relief when I finished.” Getting her feet under her for the 26.2 mile run felt better. She summed up, “As I hit the finish line’s red carpet, I decided it was all worth it: rising at 4 a.m. six days a week for six months, enduring fatigued legs, blistered toes and nearly falling asleep mid-day at work. As I crossed the finish line, I heard, ‘Amanda Jocelyn, YOU are an Ironman!’ Yes, I can do hard things.”

About the Author Ms. Koenig works at Dixie Regional’s LiVe Well Center coordinating its Active Aging and Wellness Without Walls programs. She is an Emmy award-winning filmmaker, author of eight non-fiction books for young readers and has worked for 12 years as a gerontologist for Intermountain Healthcare.

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Concerts. Plays. Operas. Lectures. Musicals and More. By Marianne Hamilton

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Whatever type of live entertainment you seek, you’re sure to find it at the brand-new Center for the Arts at Kayenta. With the facility’s 2017-2018 schedule of events just announced, the community can look forward to a full slate of world-class productions in the months ahead. Describing the upcoming season, Kayenta Arts Foundation Executive Director Jan Broberg bubbles over with enthusiasm. “I’m beyond excited to throw open our doors to all of the Southwest region!” Broberg noted. “The high-quality, diverse entertainment we’ll be offering is meant to feed an everincreasing, broad base of artistic palates.” Kicking off the season on Sept. 21 will be a lively classic folk concert with Muzicka, a 10-member musical group from Prague. This acclaimed cimbalovka ensemble will treat the audience to selections depicting Czech peasant life, from polkas to the farm and pub songs they’ve been performing since they were six years old. Next up on Sept. 23, KAF will welcome to the Center one of southern Utah’s most popular acts, Rosin. This electric cello duo – comprised of Daniel Gaisford and Jessika Soli – delivers high-energy performances featuring the works of classical composers, along with contemporary favorites such as Coldplay and Michael Jackson. October will bring the “official” Lorraine Boccardo Theatre Grand Opening celebration, slated for 10/20-21. Two full nights of festivities will mark the facility’s completion, with all proceeds from the events helping to outfit the Center with needed equipment. “Our Grand Opening will be eye-opening and heart-centered,

and will offer new insight into the common ground we share as humans; just exactly what outstanding, powerful art is meant to do,” Broberg said. From Oct. 18 through Nov. 4, KAF will present Tony Award nominee and three-time Obie Award winner [title of show], described as “a fresh new musical about the making of a fresh new musical.” A 21st-century update of the venerable “hey-let’s-put-on-a-show” genre, [title of show] traces the travails of a pair of struggling writers who attempt to pen a hit musical production. Also in November, Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical “Broadway Bound” hits the boards at the Center.

As the holidays approach, a Dec. 7 concert with the DSU Chamber Singers, the Snow Canyon High School Jazz Band, and the SCHS Madrigal Choir will help the community get into the proper spirit. From Dec. 15-23 the “Enchanted World of Dolls” is sure to engage and entertain, with costumed dolls-of-the-world coming to life and moving to music on 20 stages scattered throughout an interactive maze.

The new year will celebrate a new partnership between the Kayenta Arts Foundation and the Neil Simon Festival, with Simon’s “The Dinner Party” running Jan. 17-20. One of the acclaimed playwright’s most hilarious productions (with an Agatha Christie twist), “Dinner Party” features five strangers who are mysteriously invited to share haute cuisine at an upscale Paris eatery, and suddenly find themselves fork-deep in raucous, life-changing events. Feb. 8 will see the Center’s stage reverberating with the sounds of flamenco guitar music, courtesy of symphonic composer and fingerstyle virtuoso Robert Earl Longley. Then from Off Broadway in New York City to Kayenta, combat photographer/writer Stu Richel’s moving theatrical memoir, “Vietnam…Through My Lens” is slated for a Feb. 16-18 run. The production combines Richel’s projected photos with spoken memories of his comrades-in-arms, lovingly brought to life on stage. Spring 2018 will bring back-to-back (or back-to-Bach) classical musical performances, as the Center for the Arts at Kayenta celebrates its first birthday, as well as the birthday of the “Father of Music.” On March 26, Jason Bonham and Voltaire Verzosa will partner to perform the works of Bach and Schmann. Then on March 31 the audience will be treated to “4 Strings 4 Corners 4 Bach,” an intimate concert featuring four highly regarded string musicians from the four corners of the U.S. performing some of Bach’s most treasured pieces. The Bacha-thon continues on April 20, when the St. George Chamber Singers – under the direction of Wheaton College Professor Emeritus Paul

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This is just a sample of the productions on tap at the Center for the Arts at Kayenta. To find the full schedule, to buy tickets to an upcoming event, or to make a donation to the Center, visit www.centerforthearts@ kayenta.org.

About the Author 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, or 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 Georgefest She and her husband Doug are also co-administrators of the St. George Wine Club, and race directors for the Huntsman World Senior Games.

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tech tidbits that fit precisely onto the well-engineered, eye-catching frame. I’ll admit those things are a draw, but as the saying goes, “Beauty is only skin deep.”There’s some sort of connection I have with my bike, and I think everyone who spends time riding can appreciate that sentiment in some way. Show of hands…How many of you have come zipping into the parking lot after riding a great trail and exclaimed, “I love my bike!” I certainly have. My bike transports me to an endorphin-laced fun place away from the cares of the day: a trait worthy of love. Most of us started riding as kids. Aren’t those some of your best memories? Who can forget the excitement of learning to pedal without training wheels, the first ride around the block, and the adventures that would unfold with a tire leading the way? For most people, those moments are so strong that the emotion of riding a bike is imprinted for life. Even though we’ve matured, riding takes us back. I have morphed from a child riding my little twenty-inch Schwinn through the woods when I was a child to a grown man kicking up dust on Bear Claw Poppy’s desert clay. My bike is pretty great. It comes from a great lineage that’s over one hundred years old and is the most fuelefficient vehicle ever invented. Eat a good breakfast, then ride thirty miles. Pretty great! That’s an example of the “connection.” On the bike, I am the motor. Fuel me up, and I make that machine go. There’s something special about grunting and pushing up and over a sandstone ledge all under the drive that I created. Don’t get me wrong, I also love the internal combustion engine. I’ve had many great moments on dirt bikes and in off-road cars that do essentially the same thing as a mountain bike, but I really like being the motor! There are only five points of contact with your body to the bike: hands, feet, and butt are all connected to the bike and influence the outcome of how you maneuver through a piece of singletrack. The amount of feedback your bike gives you must be processed by your brain and interpreted into “body English” to make your bike swivel through a rock garden that surprises you after coming out of a corner at fifteen miles an hour. If you’re connected, it can feel so seamless you’re not even sure how you did it! My bike is pretty great. It takes me “out there.” My bike and I head off into the desert or mountains frequently, getting away from the city’s cluster to the open spaces where the only sounds are the tires digging into the dirt, the buzz of a freehub, my breathing, wind in the trees, and

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maybe the call of a hawk. For something that can be so very exciting at times, riding has lots of calm, much of which comes after the ride. My mom once told me she was happy that I had found my passion. Riding is my passion. It makes me happy and challenges me in many ways. It rewards me with health, a sense of accomplishment, calmness in a hectic world, and fun. It’s a shame society fools us to believe that having too much fun means it’s time to straighten up and fly right. Responsibility is required, but fun shouldn’t be sacrificed. It’s the essence of life, and I’m grateful that I’ve connected with a simple, graceful machine that enhances my ability to live a fun life. I love my bike.

About the Author

Mountain bike veteran, amateur filmmaker, and endurance racer Jay Bartlett has been riding trails in the St. George area for over twenty years. Jay has nearly a decade of experience as a bike mechanic at Bicycles Unlimited, St. George’s oldest bike shop.

By Tiffany Gust BS, CPT, FMSC, USAT

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Drills aren’t just for football and soccer players. All good runners incorporate them into their workouts. Yes, you need to skip, hop, lunge and even carioca can help your running. I know you feel silly and probably even look funny doing them—we all do—but it’s worth it. Why should I do running drills? *Strengthens muscles and specific joints used in running * Improves your coordination, agility, balance and proprioception *Good warm up for a race or challenging workout *Enhances your biomechanics Biomechanics is a discipline that, when applied to sports, functions as a method of identifying “ideal” joint positions and movements that allow athletes to obtain optimal efficiency. (Solorio, 2015) Here are two of my favorite drills:

Jump, Hop, Hop

This drill teaches your running muscles to work in sync with each other, increases your power when pushing off, improves your ability to move in all three planes of motion, and strengthens several often-neglected muscles.

How to perform: (1) Bounce forward on both legs, moving just a few inches at a time. Hop 10 feet forward, then 10 feet backward. (2) Stand on your right leg with your left foot up. Hop forward 10 feet, and backward 10 feet, then switch legs. (3) Standing on your left leg, hop to the side 10 feet, then back. Switch legs, repeat.

Lunges

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These build strength throughout your core and improve your balance.

How to perform: (1) Lift one knee to 90 degrees before taking a step forward and landing with your knee still at 90 degrees. Push from the glutes of your forward leg to initiate lunge of other leg. Do for 20 yards. (2) Do the same lunges walking backward for 20 yards (yes, it’s difficult!). (3) Lateral cross-over lunges: Stand on left leg. Cross your right foot over your left leg and squat as low as you can to the left. Bring your right leg back over and stand to repeat the exercise to the left. Do 10 times each side “I do form drills almost every day. That’s how important I think they are. On the day of a race or hard work out, I do them after I’ve done my warmup jog. On recovery days, I do them after my main run of the day. Usually the only time I don’t do drills is the day of a long run.” — Meb Keflezighi Isn’t it time to step up your performance? Aim to do these drills at least twice a week; rotate them and find ones that target the areas you need most. For example, if you are suffering from IT band issues, try the carioca drill. The payoff will be greater speed, less injury, and the satisfaction that you are becoming a better runner. Making your running more mindful by focusing on biomechanics is the best gift you can give yourself. Why wait another day? Get started now! St. George Health & Wellness Magazine | September/October 2017 21

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By Emily Fonnesbeck RD, CD We’ve all experienced food cravings. For some, that experience may feel really overwhelming and confusing. Instead of immediately jumping to fear or judgment, if you’re curious about your cravings, you may find they have a lot to tell you. Here are some possibilities:

Inadequate nutrition.

A very common cause of cravings is inadequate fuel and nutrition, particularly if those cravings (or resulting behaviors) feel compulsive. Often we blame this on willpower, self-control or lack of discipline, when really it’s because you’ve felt unsatisfied and undernourished. If you’ve skipped meals, gone too long without eating, or been restricting foods or food groups (which has left meals or snacks unbalanced or too small), it could easily lead to cravings later. It’s common practice to skimp on carbohydrates or fats—and isn’t it often high fat carbohydrates that we are craving? It’s definitely worth checking to see if you have an even distribution of carbohydrates and fats all throughout the day. Of course, protein is worth looking at, too.

Emotional hunger.

We certainly are complex human beings with many different kinds of hunger. Eating outside of physical hunger is totally normal and happens to us all. However, consistently using food as the only way to meet your needs is likely leaving you confused and lacking confidence in your ability to take care of yourself. We need food. We also need rest, connection, movement, love and variety. We need to feel relevant and like we are making contributions in positive ways. We want to feel like we belong and are a part of something meaningful and valuable. I’m sure we could list more. If you feel like something is lacking, it could be easier to distract or numb with food instead of leaning into what it is or how you’re feeling. In this case, working to become more emotionally aware would be worthwhile to you. This could be done through journaling, therapy (nutrition therapy with an RD included) or some other form of self-reflection.

About the Author Emily is a registered dietitian and received her degree at Brigham Young University. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and belongs to the practice groups of Integrated/Functional Nutrition, Weight Management and Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition. She has a Certificate in Adult Weight Management and is a Certified LEAP Therapist.

You’re craving variety.

Have you been eating the same thing over and over and over? Our bodies want and need a wide variety of foods to function optimally. It’s physically and psychologically unsatisfying to eat the same foods day in and day out. Building more flexibility into your meals and snacks will likely help you feel less preoccupied with food.

You aren’t respecting your body’s intuitive signals of hunger and fullness.

When you get hungry, do you honor it? When you get full, do you respect that? Sometimes we may end up overly hungry or overly full, but consistently ignoring what our body is communicating to us can lead to lack of selftrust. What you might be interpreting as cravings may just be your body communicating its needs. Interoceptive awareness, or the signaling and perception of internal bodily sensations, is a skill often lacking in those with disordered eating. Perhaps assigning a number to your hunger and a number to your fullness for a few days will help you connect, fostering more trust for your body and its ability to communicate with you.

Underlying medical issue.

Some cravings, like salty foods for example, may indicate a medical issue. If you find these cravings to be very intense and very frequent, it may be necessary to seek medical advice. Lastly, be sure you aren’t thinking of hunger like it’s a character flaw. We are human. We get hungry, and when we get hungry we want to eat and feel satisfied. It’s an innate need which diet culture would have us feel ashamed of. I’ve learned that if I’m craving chocolate, fruit will not cut it. If I’m craving pizza, a salad will not do. How often do we eat around the craving and then have it anyway? Honestly, much of the time—taking all these former ideas into consideration, it’s best to honor it without guilt, since guilt perpetuates overeating. By learning to listen to and respect your body’s internal signals without judgement, you may find you have more control over your cravings, your eating habits, and your overall health. St. George Health & Wellness Magazine | September/October 2017 23

Dining Guide St. George

Benja’s Thai and Sushi

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.

Pizza/Pasta Factory

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.

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.

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.

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!

Snow Canyon Cafe at Tuacahn

1100 Tuacahn Dr, Ivins, UT 84738 | 435.261.3575 American, Cafe | Healthy | $ Mon. – Fri. 11am – 8pm | Sat. 9am-8pm Located in the beautiful new building at Tuacahn, overlooking the stunning canyon and outdoor Tuacahn amphitheater, Snow Canyon Cafe is serving fresh, casual, thoughtful meals starting July 10th. The chef driven menu adjusts with the season making use of the best and freshest ingredients in grilled paninis, salads, entrees, side dishes, soups and desserts. Vegan and Vegetarian dishes are always available. Seating is available inside and also outside on the spacious patio. Bike, hike or drive into beautiful Padre Canyon for this one of a kind eatery.

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

MAGLEBY’S

1450 Hilton Dr, St George, UT 84770 | (435) 652-9600 American, Cafe | Healthy | $$ Mon-Sat 7am – 9pm | Sunday 7am – 2pm MAGLEBY’S HAS BEEN A FAVORITE FOR 30 YEARS! Enjoy your next meal with us at our original Springville restaurant or our new St George location. A PrimeGrade steakhouse with all of your favorite cuts including Rib Eye, New York, and petite Filet Medallions. Their hearty lunches are designed to make sure you don’t leave hungry. The old adage that breakfast is the most important meal of the day rings true at Magleby’s, with options like All-You-Can-Eat Gourmet French Toast and sides like homestyle homefries, they will make you a believer too! www.saintgeorgewellness.com

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.

RESTAURANT JOURNEYS:

MAGLEBY’S By Markee Heckenliable

I love food, but I’m the type of person who’s reluctant to try to new restaurants. I usually stick to my salads from Durangos or a simple sandwich from Einstein Bros. Bagels. But after trying Magleby’s in St. George, Utah, I am reluctant no more. I was immediately amazed by the stunning setting of the restaurant and Braxton, our kind waiter, who greeted us with smiles and great customer service. My experience at Magleby’s got even better when our waiter brought out our appetizers: Baked brie and spinach & artichoke dip. The baked brie, accompanied by an assortment of fruit, nuts, roasted garlic, sourdough crostini and a fig jam, was almost too pretty to eat. This was my first time trying baked brie—and I’m hooked. The spinach artichoke dip, set with homemade tortilla chips and sourdough baguettes, was

also mouthwatering; I had to stop myself from eating all of it. Even though the appetizers alone were enough to fill someone of my size, my taste buds and stomach didn’t attest to me trying a few main courses. If you’re going to spend money on good steak, Magleby’s is the place to go. I ordered the Filet Oscar, an 8-ounce filet mignon topped with Hollandaise sauce and lump crab. It was quite the fancy treat. I also tried a filet medallion. Both the filet mignon and filet medallion were like butter: easy to cut, and melt-in-your-mouth good. The next dish I tried was the Rustic Penne Pasta, filled with penne and Magleby’s own salsa rosa sauce. Even though it’s not listed on the menu, this delicious pasta dish is filled with five cheeses: gorgonzola, asiago, parmesan, blue cheese and mozzarella. It’s a cheese lover’s dream come true.

The last entree I tried was more simple, yet still yummy: the Pulled Turkey and Avocado sandwich. This sandwich is something I would grab for lunch when out with friends, even though it’s thick enough to last through dinner too. I was full and satisfied, but nothing was going to stop me from trying the Magleby’s famous chocolate cake our waiter set on our table. Anyone who knows me knows that I have a sweet tooth bigger than this chocolate cake. The cake was four layers tall and perfect, with vanilla ice cream and a sweet raspberry sauce. I found my next birthday cake. It’s a done deal. Even though I was full of carbs, lots of cheese, and sweets, I was happy to learn of all the healthy options Magleby’s provides. Besides the baked brie and pulled turkey sandwich, Magleby’s has an array of salads and sides, like steamed vegetables and fruit. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Magleby’s is a surprising, tasty adventure for anyone seeking a new a place to eat.

1450 Hilton Dr, St George, UT 84770 Hours of Operation: Monday thru Saturday: 7am to 11 breakfast, 11 to 4 pm lunch, 4 to 9pm dinner Sunday: 7am to 2 pm breakfast only. (435) 652-9600 St. George Health & Wellness Magazine | September/October 2017 25

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Supplements

Superfoods

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What are they, and how do they benefit your health? By Annette Graf, Co-owner of The Orange Peel

Most people hear the word “superfoods” and aren’t sure what they are, or what they do for your body. These nutritional key words are also a hot topic in the trending world of fitness and health. Superfoods and supplements are not to be confused with a cure-all or medical miracle. They are to be used as a key ingredient to eating healthy and exercising to maximize health benefits in your day-to-day regimen. In other words, if your diet consists of drive thru fast food and sugary soda, eating superfoods and taking supplements are not the solution to what ails you. Now, that said, let’s take a look at some of the top favorite supplements readily available and how they can help heal and fortify your body. Chia Seeds: This ancient Aztec staple used by many athletes is one that we suggest you begin with. This little tiny seed is non-GMO, gluten free, anti–inflammatory, high in antioxidants and a significant source of bio-available dietary protein as well as a good balance of amino acids and fiber. The healthy omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) found in chia seeds alone are more than what you will find in a small piece of salmon! Chia seeds are derived from the salvia hispanica desert plant, a member of the mint family. Historically, this seed was a major staple in the Aztec and Mayan diet. They are so rich in antioxidants that they can be stored for long periods of time without becoming rancid, and unlike flax seed, chia seeds do not have to be ground up to make their nutrients available to the body. Try chia seeds on top of an acai bowl, add them to the bottom of any smoothie or juice, or soak them overnight with oats. There are many easy and accessible ways to add chia to your day-to-day diet. Ginseng Root Powder: Ginseng is the ancient Chinese herb that’s been around for hundreds of years. It has been used as an energy booster in recent trends of drinks and smoothies. Ginseng is loaded with benefits other than just that. This robust and earthy herb is a natural stimulant and immune system booster, as well as an anti-aging and athletic performance enhancer. 200 – 500 milligrams per day will invigorate fatigue and help with declining capacity for work and concentration. Ginseng is considered an “adaptogen”; a term that describes herbs and other substances which, when ingested, appear to help the body increase resistance to stress. In athletic performance, it increases endurance, antifatigue and anti-inflammatory activity. We recommend adding ginseng to smoothies, due to its earthy flavor, but it mixes well in almost anything! Hemp Seeds: These soft grain-like seeds are simply amazing. Often used for milk substitutes and baking, we recommend you eat them raw or blend them in a smoothie. Much like chia seeds, they are high in omega-3 EFAs, dietary fiber, and are great for iron and calcium intake. A fantastic source of vegan protein, only 3 tablespoons contain 11 grams of protein – higher than any other seed. For athletes this seed can help repair injury and exercise-induced stress on the muscle. It is also an anti-inflammatory and carries antioxidant properties making it small but very powerful. An acai bowl with added raw hemp is refreshing and we recommend mixing it into granola or blending it into your smoothie for an added “nutty” texture and flavor. Bee Pollen: Bee Pollen is plant pollen; the male germ seeds of plants which are collected by the worker bees. The bees combine the pollen with plant nectar and bee saliva. This material is then used as food for drone bees.

The bee pollen granule is 40% protein. It is considered one of natures most complete nourishing foods, and contains nearly all nutrients required by humans. The benefits can aid seasonal allergies (if taking local bee pollen). It can help aid energy levels, help recover from chronic illness, and helps curb cravings and addictions due to its “whole” properties. It is rich in proteins and vitamins, including B complex and folic acid. Bee pollen is grainy, but when blended it can be honey-like and adds an acidic/sweet flavor that compliments tropical fruits and smoothies. Wheatgrass (juice & powder): Wheatgrass is a chlorophyll rich herb that is acquired from the cotyledons of the wheat plant. Although its fame has been popular since the 1970s and beyond, it has been around for thousands of years, tracing back to Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations. When taken raw as a juice it can help peptic ulcers, colitis, constipation, and gastrointestinal problems. The juice can help restore the body’s natural way to heal and thrive, often helping neutralize toxins and eliminate heavy metals from the body. It carries a complete spectrum of B vitamins, higher vitamin A content compared to carrots and higher doses of vitamin C compared to oranges. It has a balanced ratio of essential minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium sodium and potassium. Wheatgrass is a healthy blend of antioxidants, enzymes and amino acids. This little green juice is often referred as “miracle juice” for many reasons. Wheatgrass powder carries the negative notion that it is not as healthy or healing as wheatgrass juice that contains live enzymes and more. However, we recommend that beginners to the health world start with wheatgrass powder, as it is easier on your stomach and digestive system. Naturally grown, the wheatgrass is cultivated and dehydrated at the right temperature to preserve nutrients and enzymes and is then compressed into pellets and made into powder or tablets. Often this leads to an argument that powder is best, because it is more concentrated compared to wheatgrass juice—which contains 95% water. The truth is, both juice and powder cleanse the digestive system and the blood. They both help aid weight loss and improve the immune system and athletic performance. All of these nutrient-rich boosts can be readily found in most health food stores. By adding these boosts to your diet, you are taking the right step to healthier living and a thriving lifestyle. Most of us are overfed and undernourished, and we could use a little “boost” from time to time to help us heal and feel better.

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LOCAL HERO

Real Heroes Don’t Wear Capes

Earl Rose: Fatherhood Hero By Kelly B. Kendall

Real heroes don’t wear capes. They are the fathers and mothers who sacrifice and are present for their children. The world desperately needs fathers to be good dads— much more than just a biological figure. In fact, the National Fatherhood Initiative has declared this time a “fatherhood crisis in America”. One hero dad, who happens to wear a law enforcement badge during the day, is Earl Rose. He is one of those “step up to the plate” dads to a large (and growing) family, and exemplifies the saying, “A dad is a son’s first hero and a daughter’s first love”. When Earl and Tifiny married in 1994, they had no inkling what the next twenty-five years would look like—especially with regard to their family. Earl joined the Salt Lake City Police Department after they married, and served in various positions including: SWAT, Gang Unit, Undercover Narcotics, Bikes, Training, Larceny and

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Auto Theft. His journey into fatherhood has been, in many ways, just as exciting and heart breaking as his work in law enforcement. As their family has grown, their hearts have expanded to love the many children who have come into their lives, and the children’s hearts have opened to them, as well. After several heartbreaking miscarriages, they were finally blessed with a beautiful baby girl. Soon after, they decided to enter the world of foster care—which has been a phenomenal and extraordinary experience for their family. They ended up adopting two boys who had been in their foster care. This opened up a whole new world of parenting. During those years on the police force, the Rose family grew, and grew, and has continued to grow these past twenty-three years— with a total of twenty children. Both Earl and Tifiny’s hearts have continued to grow with unconditional love for each child they have adopted. That is an amazing undertaking in and of itself! However, during that time they also “fostered” seventy-five additional children in their home. It would be an epic portion of love and sacrifice to adopt seventeen children who are in good physical and emotional health; however, their heroic parenting has included adopting, parenting, and fostering children with serious disabilities, including six with cerebral palsy, one who is blind, one who has autism, three who have Asperger’s, two with bipolar disorder, two with schizophrenia, five of whom are in wheelchairs, and others who suffer with side effects from having drug or alcohol addicted mothers (neonatal abstinence syndrome and fetal alcohol syndrome). How did they end up with three biological children, seventeen adopted children, and seventy-five foster care children, you ask? It’s simple; once they opened their hearts and home, they discovered a fierce love for these children, and they both have a natural gift for providing love, comfort and shelter for them. They have been more than exemplary in their willingness to help children—no matter their disability or behavior—which, at times, has taken a toll on them

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and their family. With their pioneer spirits and commitment beyond measure, they have been monumental in caring for those who may have been forgotten or left in the foster care system into adulthood, and then, who knows where they would go or what would happen to them. In the middle of adopting and fostering children, they moved from Salt Lake City to Santa Clara. They opened up a restaurant which began as a crepery called Tifiny’s, to help offset the cost of raising a large family. Earl couldn’t stay away from law enforcement, and has been with the Washington County Sheriff ’s Office for the past three years. He is well respected by those he works with, and all with whom he associates, because of his professional and respectful attitude of treating everyone as someone special. Earl was recently a guest speaker at a Fatherhood Class taught at Purgatory Correctional Facility. As he addressed the incarcerated fathers and told of his role as a father, and what being a dad means to him, there wasn’t a dry eye in the room. His empathy and compassion radiates for children— especially those with special needs. Earl is quick to give all the credit to Tifiny, and, likewise, Tifiny is quick to praise Earl—which says a lot about their marriage, and how

WE LNESS they have been able to do what they do.|“Earl hasL always been so willing to take in children. We started doing foster care after I watched a movie about orphanages in the United States. I called Earl up late that night, as he was working the night shift as a Salt Lake City police officer, and I told him we were going to do foster care. His response to this—which is his response still, whenever we are approached about another child—was ‘okay!’. Earl has lovingly cared for each one of our children. What an amazing man!”, beams Tifiny. As an example of Earl’s willingness to step up to the plate, Tifiny states, “Earl has been a great dad with all of our children, including taking our sixteen-year-old to driver’s education at 6:15 am, coming home and waking up the rest of the children, helping our handicapped children with showers—which is no easy task—and then making breakfast for everyone before walking the younger ones to the bus stop every morning, and, most nights, he ends up making dinner also!” Now they have CNAs (certified nursing assistants) who come in to help with the children who have disabilities. While visiting with Earl about his role as a father, it’s obvious that he never stops giving of his time and energy—and never complains about the enormous task of parenting. If any of Earl’s children hear someone say they don’t believe in heroes, they would be quick to say, “Obviously, you haven’t met my dad.” At the end of our visit, I was tempted to check and see if he just may have a cape under his sheriff ’s deputy shirt, but then again, I knew the answer. Real heroes don’t wear capes. Earl Rose is a real hero—just ask his children!

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 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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Creating solutions for open concept home designs By Jeremy Andra, RPSGT, RST Speak to any decorator or turn on your TV and you will repeatedly hear the words “open concept” when discussing home design. Decades ago, homes were built in compartmentalized fashion, with each room serving a distinct function. Now, home owners are knocking down walls to create living, dining and kitchen areas that all come together in an almost loft-like living space. Open kitchens and wall-free bathrooms are opening up space to make even the smallest spaces appear large and spacious. Today, architects and designers are looking at spaces that multi-task and take into consideration the desire for convenience at every turn. Home owners can enjoy cooking, eating, watching movies, and even sleeping in the same space. There has been a strong resurgence in demand for Murphy-style wallbeds, as they begin to play a key role in these open trends. No longer is a Murphy bed tucked away in a back bedroom for the occasional guest.To cater to the esthetics of the open concept design, Wilding Wallbeds created the highest quality, all wood, beautifully designed furnishings 30 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

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Realized New Dixie Technical College Campus to Open in the Fall

Good things really do come to those who wait (and work relentlessly). Proof positive: the permanent campus for the Dixie Technical College will be ready for students in October! After years of dreaming and hoping and asking and sometimes even begging for the stars to align for funding, it has all come together into a campus more functional, more timeless, and more fantastic than any involved could have imagined. General Contractor Layton Construction, Architectural Firm Method Studio, and Project Manager Clint Bunnell with the stateâ€™s Department of Facilities and Construction Management, have teamed with Dixie Tech leadership to take needs and dreams and limited funds to create a new permanent campus that will stand and serve generations of students and businesses for decades. When President Kelle Stephens talks about the project, she refers to the miracles that have come into play throughout the process. The miracles have come through people who share the vision and believe deeply in the mission of Dixie Tech. With 32 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

private contributions ranging from $100 to $500,000 from both Stephen Wade and the Larry H. Miller Foundation, they are pushing toward the $3,000,000 mark of their $5,000,000 goal. Development Director, George Whitehead notes that donated funds have always come just in time to solve one big problem after another. Local communities have shown their support and the Washington County Commission was passionate enough about the project to secure a significant bond to allow the necessary square footage to be completed and to pledge cash to the project as well. Every elected official in the county has been involved and shown active support, which helped our legislative contingency when it came time to drive the funding request home. Hours and hours of agonizing and strategizing have since melted away! The campus, visible from all over the valley, stands as a testament of the great value of technical education to our community. The Dixie Tech team is anxiously awaiting the day that they can invite the community into the new facility. President Stephens believes that when parents see the incredible opportunities for the students, they will all want their kids to include Dixie Tech in their education plans, and that adults will have the opportunity to improve their lives in remarkable ways because of the programs at the College. Business and industry has had a big hand in the design aspects of the campus to assure that the programs taught at the college will adequately meet their needs as employers of graduates. Just one example has to do

with a new Collision Repair Certificate program scheduled to open in January. Dixie Tech Board Member, Ray Odette has been instrumental in assembling a team of industry advisors and securing donations to equip the new program. Our local body shops have come together to design the layout of the lab space as well as the curriculum. The College has garnered national support from the Collision Repair Education Foundation as well as industry suppliers from California to Virginia to finish the space with state-ofthe-art tools and equipment. As the final elements of construction are completed, Dixie Tech is working to secure final funding for other equipment necessary to train students in skills they need to support every citizen in Washington County. Stephens reminds us that, “Dixie Tech graduates are the designers, makers, fixers, and caregivers of our lives here in Washington County.” He continues: “They draw plans for our homes and commercial buildings. They make sure our

light switches work and our toilets flush. They keep us cool in the summer and warm in the winter. They keep our computer networks functional and secure. They design web sites and program new software and apps. They master high tech equipment to make the things of our lives. They keep our manufacturing plants humming. They allow us to dine out with enjoyment. They keep our cars, and heavy-duty diesels on the road. They fix our crunched fenders. They become drivers who deliver consumables to our doors

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and stores from anywhere in the world. They facilitate our medical visits, and make sure our charges are coded correctly for insurance payments. They fill our prescriptions. They take care of our loved ones and they’ll take care of us with kindness and skill when we can no longer care for ourselves. They rescue when rescue is needed and save our lives. They put out fires that threaten our wildlands and homes. Dixie Tech graduates work so that Washington County works!” Dixie Technical College extends an open invitation to be part of this game-changing project for Washington County, by making a generous contribution to help complete the project. Contact the College and ask for President Stephens or George Whitehead to see where you can make an impact! (435674-8600 or gwhitehead@dxatc.edu) And SAVE THE DATE! Please join the community in celebration and a formal ribbon cutting for Dixie Technical College on Thursday, November 16th. Watch for details.

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How to create beauty and balance in your life, one room at a time By Designer Furniture Gallery Feng shui is the Chinese practice of furniture arrangement that is believed to affect the energy of a house in either a positive or negative way. While it can’t be proven that feng shui actually does promote a certain energy type, the negative effects of a messy home have been shown over and over. So why not try out some feng shui practices and see if you can invite some good mojo into your home? It’ll give you a good reason to update some of your furnishings and find furniture you’ll adore. Declutter Your Living Space Your first step will be to declutter your home. How long this task takes will depend on how long the clutter has been allowed to build up. Some of the clutter may come in the form of old bills, children’s toys, single-use furnishing, and other items that seem to accumulate in joint family spaces. Having multifunctional furniture in your dining room, living room and other family-shared spaces will help cut down on furniture crowding. By ridding yourself of clutter in your main family spaces, you will be promoting openness and inviting new things into your life. The spaces that were once filled with things you don’t need (as well as old memories and feelings attached to those things), are now open for new life experiences! 34 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

Let The Light In While bedroom windows may need light-blocking curtains and shutters, there is no reason why the family-owned spaces need to cut down on the sunlight. Take a good hard look at your window dressings and ask if they: – Are dark colored – Block the light – Make the room gloomy – Are in poor condition If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be blocking out a key source of positive feng shui energy. The chi (energy) of a room is highly dependent on how bright and airy the room is, and by shuttering a room away from the sun, you could be promoting negative chi. There is certainly a correlation between sunlight and mood, in any case. When looking for new window dressings, look for lighter, translucent fabrics to go over the windows. That way, if you do need to draw them to prevent people from looking in, you can still receive plenty of light. There are many decorating elements that are part of the practice of feng shui. No matter the direction you want to take your home, the Designer Furniture Gallery can help you find or design exactly what you’re looking for!

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DEEPENING OUR FOOTPRINT By Rosario E. Flores

As the holidays approach, families gather to celebrate another

donate food. You can give money. Most importantly, you can give

grateful we are for the things we have. Unfortunately, this is not the case for everyone. By The Learning Center for Families Many people all over the world don’t have a home to gather in, The Learningfood Center Families (TLC) wasare developed 1993 under a or enough to for make a meal. There many in families in Utah grant funded byafford the Utah Department of Health,Fortunately, Division of Family that cannot to feed their children. UtahHealth Food Services, to serve and toddlers with disabilities in Washington County. Bank aids thoseinfants in need, giving them an opportunity to thrive— Initially, there were only 18 families receiving services from TLC. There not only during the holidays, but year-round. Last year they was no center ofover operation. The first TLCstatewide program site waswith developed at the Hurdonated 31 million meals and, their partners, ricane Fire Station. Shortly thereafter, families living in the greater helped 29 countries worldwide. Being the only food bankSt.inGeorge Utah, area meeting at Grace Episcopal the started Food Bank has become part ofChurch. one of the nation’s hunger reliefwas organizations. TLC incorporated as a private, non-profit agency in 1994, and moved to a permanent site in St. George. That same year, the Hildale TLC Center In addition to food donations, Bank runs several other opened to provide services to familiesUtah on theFood southeastern side of the county. programs, such as the BackPack Program, that gives kids backAt this time, they were serving just under 100 families. In 1997, an interstate packs fullbetween of foodthe tostates enjoyofduring the weekend. Through these agreement Utah and Arizona allowed for the provision programs, people in Utah are receiving the help they need—and of services to Colorado City and Centennial Park, Arizona. TLC received thereinitial is a real out grant of 7 people Utah are meals their Earlyneed. Head 1Start in 2002,in a program thatmissing served 60 pregdue to poverty. 1 out of 6 seniors are facing hunger, as well. nant women and families with children ages birth to three. Through the food bank, these seniors are provided with a week’s In 2007,of TLC entered into a partnership Colorado Most City Unified worth food, delivered to them bywith volunteers. times,School these District to co-locate their program with the special education preschool. are the only visits seniors get. This one small act of kindness In 2009, they an Early Head Start expansion grant to serve an makes allwere the awarded difference! additional 72 Early Head Start children. Right on the heels of this award, they received from First Things First, an Arizona State Tobacco About 60%funding of the time, these people who are in need have to Tax initiative, which allowed them to serve an additional 36 families the decide between paying for housing or food. In many cases,inthey Arizona communities, radiating out of Beaver Dam and Colorado City in don’t even have that choice. This is why organizations like Utah Mohave County. This created the opportunity for a new partnership with Food Bank are vital to our communities. But we can’t just leave the Littlefield Unified School #9, whichtohouses the program it up to them. We can all District do something contribute. You in cantheir elementary school.

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THE EVOLUTION OFa great A COMMUNITY SERVICE PILLAR year. The holidays are usually reminder of how blessed and your time—the most valuable donation of all. You have such a

As services grew, staff was added at a rapid pace and soon they were bursting at the seams at the original St. George location. In 2011, TLC for Families

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Organizations like Utah Food Bank help us understand the importance of uniting, as a human family, to help one another do moved their St. George site together, to a brand new, spacious ThisSo center was better—become better, through ourfacility. actions. when built generous and labor fromthat the community. The new you through think you don’t donations have enough, realize there are people facility hasstruggling greatly increased their continue to willing expand services who are to get by,capacity and aretomore than to receive within the St. George area, including offering fee-for-service classes the help. It is time to be grateful for what we do have, and givetoto public at large. In 2012, TLC for Families was awarded a Maternal, Infant those who don’t. and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) grant from the Utah OfAs our favorite holidays approach the getatcolder, let’s fice of Home Visiting. This grant allowedand them to days serve 45 risk pregnant women the St. George person’s area and their children fromwith birthfood to ageand five. This aim to inmake another home warmer was the year that TLC began their first “fee for services” program, Kinlove.also Remember, dermusik. This program encourages children to enhance their developmental “We make a living by we get,very butpopular we in the skills through music and movement, andwhat has become make a life by what we give.” community.

In 2014, TLC received notification thatChurchill their MIECHV grant would expand Winston to 100 families, and in 2015, they entered in to a partnership with Utah ComFor further information you birth can visit munity Action serving as a about vendorvolunteering for eight slots or of donating, childcare (ages to utahfoodbank.org or contactchildren at (435) 656-9122. three; high-need, low-income with diagnosis, medical condition or disorder.) Author Bio: 2016 was another amazing year, as theyiswere awardedataDixie grant from Rosario a student StateDepartUniment of Work Force Servicesversity, to servepursuing an additional 60 families working a bachelor’s degree in towards self-sufficiency. By the turn of 2017, TLC openedShe the is Caterpillar communication studies. passionate Clubhouse, a forward thinking child development center that promotes about finding opportunities to create benoptimal development with high-quality care and learning opportunities for 64 eficial relationships among people. On her little ones. time off, she enjoys hiking and traveling As of today, TLC has 88 employees andnew 10 contract to explore cultures.employees, and servers over 700 families a month in Washington County and along the Arizona Strip.

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Year Two of Trailblazer Football By Joel Griffin

The fall semester has begun, and DSU campus is alive with the return of students. Aside from the excitement of friends reuniting and the fresh start of a new academic year, there is one thing that both students and community are especially looking forward to this time of year: Trailblazer football. Last year could best be described as a season of firsts for the Dixie State team. In their Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) debut, under the direction of a new head coach and with a new athletic identity, the Trailblazers pulled off their first winning season since their 2006-07 transition from a junior college to a NCAA Division II team. Now, planning to build upon last season’s success, the Trailblazers rank fourth in the RMAC preseason polls. CSU-Pueblo, Colorado Mesa, and Colorado Mines finished in a tie for first place last year and were voted into the top three spots with 93, 92, and 82 points respectively. Dixie State followed, garnering 69 points — a significant jump from last year’s preseason ranking of ninth. “We made some strides last year,” head coach Shay McClure said at the RMAC Kickoff press conference, “but this is year two and it’s a building process.” He added 40 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

that he and his coaching staff came into their first season with a 3- to 4-year plan that they are carrying out to reach an optimum level of performance in the program. Junior wide receiver Orlando Wallace and junior defensive lineman Remington Kelly also represented DSU at the RMAC kickoff. “Our first year in the RMAC, we were really trying to create an identity,” Wallace said. “We were just trying to show up and play hard football every game.” Wallace started in all 11 of last year’s games, making a team-high 38 receptions for 431 yards and rushing for 310 yards. Wallace led DSU’s scoring with eight touchdowns and a total of 50 points. Kelly is the only returning starter on DSU’s defensive line this year. He finished the 2016 season with 37 tackles and two sacks, along with one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. With 19 returning starters from last year’s record-setting team, the Trailblazers take will take to a brand new field in the newly renovated Legend Solar Stadium this fall. You can show your support by cheering them on at the following home games scheduled this season: • Sept. 16 — Black Hills State, 6 p.m. • Sept. 23 — Central Washington, 6 p.m. • Oct. 7 — Chadron State, 1 p.m.

Joel Griffin is the Dixie State University Coordinator of Public Relations and Editorin-Chief of DSU Magazine.

• Oct. 14 — Colorado Mesa, 6 p.m. • Oct. 28 — Adams State, 1 p.m. • Nov. 4 — CSU-Pueblo, 1 p.m. Be sure to attend the Oct. 28 Homecoming game where DSU will go head-to-head with Adams State University. Their last matchup was a nail-biter, with the Trailblazers forcing Adams State to punt with less than one minute to go in a game tied at 21-21. Dixie State managed to run the ball back in the next few plays to the 4-yard line, and after Adams State used their three time-outs consecutively in an attempt to ice the kicker, sophomore Anthony Reyes managed to make the 21yard field goal for the win. Leading up to the game on Saturday, enjoy the DSU Homecoming Parade along Tabernacle Street at 10 a.m., and grab a free lunch at the Homecoming Tailgate Party at the Stephen & Marcia Wade Alumni House between 11 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. DSU welcomes you to Legend Solar Stadium this fall and looks forward to another exciting year of Trailblazer football. Go Trailblazers! For a full schedule of DSU athletic events, and to purchase tickets, visit dixiestateathletics.com. For more information about DSU’s Homecoming week, visit dixie.edu/homecoming.

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This year’s event experience, “Love Is The Answer,” features the freestyle-infused, inspirational music of world-renown musical duo and band, Aykanna, and supports Girls on the Run Southern Utah. Joining Aykanna and band will be aerial silk dancers and a fusion of gongs and drums. Together, they will build up the energy for a “Grand Finale” under the starry night sky! This is a family-friendly event and food and drink will be available for purchase. Purchase advance tickets at www.zion-matrix.com/booking, and use code TANNER20 for 20% off while offer lasts.

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High Desert Chronicles Reveal the Secrets of the Desert By Della Lowe The desert has an energy and a mystery all its own. You never know what you’ll find. For example, a high-quality documentary film festival in a tiny corner of Utah, and a University film program producing professional, feature length documentary films. These films, produced by Dixie State University Film Program students, become the series High Desert Chronicles. While DOCUTAH screens films from all over the world, its team also has a passion for our own part of the planet and the amazing people and stories that emerge from the challenges and benefits of living in and near the wilderness. The emptiness and starkness of the desert landscape brings out a different kind of creativity and drive in its inhabitants. It is for that reason that Phil Tuckett, Professor of Digital Film and Executive Director of DOCUTAH, and the students of the DSU Film Program decided to produce the High Desert Chronicles for DOCUTAH, films that spring from the environs of the desert Southwest. “The petri dish for this whole project was a class I teach called Documentary Production. The creative process starts with a blank slate and the class begins to think of ideas. But they must think quickly. A 3-month semester does not allow for a lot of rumination,” says Phil Tuckett. Each class is capped at 15 students, who together produce a documentary for the Festival each year. Each student, who finds a story, must pitch that idea to the class. The challenge is to make your idea interesting enough that others would give up their idea to produce yours. Students also learn, understand and implement the practical applications of anything that is needed in the film business to bring any project to fruition. “You are either asking for money, asking for equipment, asking for practical help. You’re always asking for something. So, in the case of our students, it starts out with asking the other members of the class to abandon their idea for the one you have,” says Tuckett. “The first three or four years we did not quite formulate a strong enough concept to take it forward—not only for the three months where you get the first rough cut, but then to take that throughout the summer to prepare the film to be in DOCUTAH, which was professional quality. We had one film idea that I really liked a lot. Judea Runs Through came up with an idea about a Navajo punk rock band called Black Fire. We went down to Flagstaff Arizona and we filmed them; we brought them here and they performed in the Electric Theater. We had lots of good elements in the can, but it 42 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

never coalesced into the story that you needed to go along with just the curiosity factor.” Tuckett says that happens a lot, despite even great ideas. It is a tricky thing. It is almost an alchemy. You have the good idea, you have the interviews and shots but how do you make it look like it was supposed to be done that way. As the film program builds momentum, Tuckett hopes that they can have the luxury of spending more time on each film shoot, which could help flesh out those stories. A perfect example of what happens when an idea and the content really works is My Father’s Highway, which was the first film which fit well into the idea of High Desert Chronicles. Tuckett felt that this film really tapped into an idea that came to great fruition. “I broke my own rule on that one, because usually I do not pitch an idea to the students. The project needs to be theirs. However, in that case, I did, because I had been told there was a road through a slot canyon that was impassable, even on a horse, and now there was a four-lane highway on it. The students were a little bit unfocused with their ideas and none of them really liked their own ideas so I suggested that one, and we did it.” The next desert chronicle was The Devil and the Angel, a film about Kevin Lee, a master luthier who is working in the desert. Kevin is from the Southern Utah desert; a master violin maker who says violins which are made in higher humidity, when brought to a

dry spot such as the desert, shrink and crack. Therefore, in our little corner of the wilderness, Kevin makes internationally renowned violins in the desert which can be transported anywhere in the world. “Then, when we heard about the work that is going on at Dixie Regional Medical Center—in the genetic cancer research and treatment—it really intrigued us. When you think of the High Desert Chronicles, it could be an old coot with a mule looking for ore, but it could just as easily be high tech too. In 2016, that film: Moonshot through the Double Helix, became the third in our series produced by our students.” This year, Tuacahn: Miracle in Padre Canyon, is the fourth in the series. The documentary intertwines the history of that magical place with a behind-the-scenes look at how the production of Shrek the Musical came together. “I guess for me it’s a legacy. You look to what are you going to leave behind when you are all done with this. I had 38 years at NFL Films, but I thought I had more to offer than making football films. Coming home to Dixie State University, I saw an open field

of possibilities that had been constrained by being in corporate America. By making DOCUTAH part of DSU and bringing the students into direct contact with film professionals, I get to do what I love, making documentaries, and the students get real world experience of making films—shooting, editing, producing, meeting deadlines—while still in school. It does not get any better than that.” About the Author Della Lowe is an Emmy Award winning news producer, who worked for ABC News in New York for 23 years. After moving to Silicon Valley, she spent 14 years in marketing and PR for several tech companies. Lowe is the Marketing and PR Director for the DOCUTAH International Documentary Film Festival and DOCUTAH@ TheELECTRIC.

The DSU Library has collected and maintained many of the documentary films that are shown in the festival each year since its inception. This collection grows each year and is now nearly 500 films strong. Where we have rights from the filmmakers, the library has a copy of the film to check out. We even have a computer or a DVD player if you want to watch the film in the library. Because DOCUTAH is such an integral part of DSU, we also keep a copy of the film in our special collections and archive to preserve the rich history of Dixie State University.

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With the range of current technologies and procedures available, people don’t want to, or more importantly, don’t have to, go under the knife. If your goal is to restore your youthful glow, you can use a combination of non-surgical procedures to achieve a natural looking facelift without surgery. One of the main attractions of non-surgical procedures is they are fast to perform and have very little downtime. In many cases, you can even schedule the appointment during your lunch break and people will never know. Most people, especially those in their 40’s to 60’s will see an almost magical improvement with carefully considered placement of fillers and appropriate use of muscle relaxants, lasers, and fat melting agents. We are also seeing younger patients in their 20’s to 30’s for prevention.

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What You Need to Know Before Getting a Lunchtime Facelift When considering a nonsurgical procedure, the key is to pay attention to what has changed in your appearance over the years. For instance, ask yourself a series of questions: • Do you have new jowls? • Are your cheeks falling down creating ‘sausage lines’ around your mouth? • Is your skin blotchy and pigmented with age spots? • Do you have frown lines or hollowness under your eyes? • Do you have deep grooves creating a frown around your mouth? These changes can often be treated easily with non surgical methods. Once you determine your goal you can schedule a free consultation with Dr. Jennette Watts. 6 Common Non-Surgical Facelift Treatments Nonsurgical options for facelifts fall into three categories: replenishing lost volume, resurfacing the superficial skin and tightening deeper tissue. Generally, a range of treatments are used in combination to achieve your overall facial rejuvenation goals. 1. BOTOX Botox, also known as Dysport and Xeomin, is the most commonly used non surgical treatment performed in the US. Botox is a neuromodulator injected into the muscle, which causes it to temporarily relax. The relaxed muscle can no longer contract and therefore cannot create a wrinkle. Botox injections effectively treat fine lines and wrinkles between the eyebrows, forehead creases, crow’s feet around the eyes, and other wrinkles in the upper face region.

2. DERMAL FILLERS Falling cheeks and new jowls are commonly caused by loss of facial volume creating the illusion of sagging skin. We can restore the volume, without surgery, in just a few minutes and you’ll look like you had a facelift. We sometimes refer to this as the ‘lunchtime lift’ or ‘liquid facelift’. Dermal fillers are used to fill lines and spaces, plumping them up to increase volume. They are more commonly used for the lower parts of the face – the cheeks, the lines that run from your nose to your mouth (nasolabial folds), the lips, the lines running from the sides of the mouth down to the chin (marionette lines), indentations from scars, or any other sunken areas of the face. When necessary, they can also be used under the eyes and in the temples. There are many options for dermal fillers offered at Watts Wellness & Medical Aesthetics. • Hyaluronic Acid-Based Fillers (Restylane, Juvederm, Volbella, Vollure, Voluma, Perlane and Belotero) • Semi-Permanent Fillers (Sculptra, Radiesse) • Permanent Fillers (Bellafill)

3. KYBELLA Kybella is a new injectable treatment that melts away the excess fat that causes double chins. The substance is a man-made form of deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring material that helps the body absorb fat. With Kybella, you can eliminate the need for liposuction or other invasive fat-elimination techniques. BENEFITS OF KYBELLA®: • Kybella is FDA-approved • No anesthesia or surgery required • Fat cells are destroyed for good • Fast and efficient treatments • Younger and thinner appearance

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6. VAMPIRE FACELIFT® PRP enhanced facial rejuvenation, also known as the Vampire F A MPRP I LY FaceLift®, has been featured on ‘Dr. Oz’ & ‘The |Doctors’. is injected into areas of the face following injections with a HA (hyaluronic acid) filler, such as Juvederm or Radiesse. | C U L T U R E The addition of PRP will not only increase volume in the skin, it also contains at least 8 growth factors that will continually work as | W LLNES a rejuvenating agent over a long period of time. While theEgrowth factors go to work under the skin in the dermis building collagen, the epidermis (the outer most layer of skin) appears smoother and has a beautiful, healthy glow. Additionally, the skin takes on a ‘younger’ tone as new blood vessels form. In addition we are also offering the following PRP: • PRP Enhanced Breast Lift • O-Shot™ • P-Shot™ • Vampire Facial • Hair Restoration

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5. THREAD LIFT Thread Lift is one the most effective ways to lift the loose skin without surgery. As we age, the effects of gravity become more noticeable on our faces, especially as our facial support structure weakens and we lose facial fat. The areas that are generally affected are the eyebrows, areas around the eyes, the cheeks, the jowls and the neck. Although Novathreads can be inserted almost anywhere, even in

For more information about any of these amazing new treatments call our office to schedule a free consultation. (435) 656-4461 or book online at wattswellness.net.

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vague, yet simple concerns about their eyes. These symptoms can | MasIeye ND & eyeBfatigue, O D Yblurred vision, dry, watery or be described strain, red eyes, and possibly even headaches. As we discuss what they do for work |or F how A they M I use LYtheir eyes, there is a strong correlation with the amount of time spent on a digital device. Any eye discomfort associated with screen time is referred to as digital eye strain. A variety | Cdevices U L Tcan U cause R E digital eye strain, including televisions, of electronic desktop or laptop computers, smart phones, e-readers, tablets, and gaming systems. | WELLNESS According to a 2015 survey by The Vision Council, 65 percent of American adults reported having symptoms of digital eye strain. The Vision Council also reports that more than 87 percent of Americans are using digital devices for more than two hours per day and 52 percent are using two digital devices simultaneously. With an increase in digital technology, many individuals suffer from physical eye discomfort after screen use for more than two hours at a time. Nearly 60% of people use their smart phones before bed and right when they wake up. Our eyes werenâ€™t made to stare at LED screens for prolonged periods. With the rapid change in technology, our eyes are being used in new and demanding ways, which can cause irritating and inconvenient symptoms. So what can we do to keep our eyes healthy and happy, while still enjoying the wonders of technology? First, you need to have the proper glasses or contact lens prescription, if needed. Headaches and eye strain can easily be avoided simply by wearing the appropriate prescription. A lot of people have found great comfort in computer glasses. Compared to traditional bifocals or progressive lenses, this lens design provides increased zones of focus for both the computer screen and reading distances. Anti-fatigue lenses are becoming more readily available. These lenses provide a small near power boost in the bottom of the lens. Second, try to reduce glare from excessive indoor or outdoor lighting. Overhead lights may be causing reflections and glare on your monitor. Sunlight passing through windows can be another source of glare. You can also adjust the brightness, contrast or font size to alleviate strain. We have had a number of patients report improved

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comfort on their e-readers simply by adjusting the text size. Third, blink! Yes, blink! Studies show that when we read a book or watch TV we blink less. This leaves our eyes more prone to evaporation and dryness that could be avoided by blinking and spreading tears and oils across our eyes. Sometimes supplemental treatments or medications About the Author may be needed, such as fish oils, LipiFlow Dr. Robison is a native to Thermal Pulsation Treatment, Restasis St. George, he is a graduate drops or artificial tears. of Dixie High School, Finally, take breaks. When we stare at Dixie College, Brigham screens our eyes are being over worked. Young University, and Pacific University College The accommodative system in our eyes of Optometry. He has that allows us to see up close needs a memberships in the BYU chance to relax. This can be done by using Management Society, the 20x20x20 rule. For every 20 minutes American Optometric of near activity take at least 20 seconds Association and the Utah Optometric Association. He and look at least 20 feet away to allow our has served on the Board of eyes to relax. This is also a great time to get Directors for the St. George in some good blinks and spread those oils Area Chamber of Commerce across our eyes. and SouthWest Federal Credit Studies also show that prolonged Union. He has served as President of the St. George exposure to screens powered by LED Exchange Club and . He and lights, which emit blue light, can damage his wife, Josie, are the proud retinal cells and increase our risk for parents of 4 beautiful children. macular degeneration. Blue light is also affecting sleep cycles. Luckily, there are lens coatings available that block blue light from getting into the eyes and causing damage. With all the wonders and ease that technology brings with it, we must take precautions to avoid some of the annoying and sometimes damaging effects it can have on our eyes. As you keep up with technology, donâ€™t leave your eyes behind.

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Outdoors By Emily Nielsen The outdoors can be a great getaway from the current stress and problems in your life. Nature can be a peaceful escape or an adventurous way to get things off your mind—especially with the therapeutic views and wonderful weather we have here in the fall. Here are some activities and places to go to enjoy your surroundings and discover peace, within nature, and within yourself. An awesome perk about St. George is the amazing hiking locations. We are blessed with so many of them that are near our town. So many marvelous hills and rock formations, resulting in views like no other. Angels Landing at Zion National Park is a very popular hiking location amongst the people here, as well as those from outof-town, and it’s very easy to see why! A shorter and less intense hike for beginners is the top of Dixie rock. It overlooks downtown St. George, and is perfect at any time of day. Fun outdoor activities my friends and family usually attend include the Staheli Family Farm corn maze and Georgefest. In the fall, Staheli Family Farm offers a corn maze, a haunted corn maze, and petting zoos. They also offer games, food, music and play structures. It’s a perfect place for any group. Georgefest is an event which takes place the first Friday of the month. It consists of live music, food, shops, a carousel, the water park, and many various games and activities. For a quiet more reflective activity, the occasional Temple Square walk, or viewing the sunset from the old airport hill have been enjoyable for me. There are so many things to enjoy here in St. George! From our reservoirs, lakes, campsites, and many picnic places, to bike trails, and the beautiful fall leaves that glow this time of year. They go so wonderfully with our famous red hills!

Another peaceful activity to jump into is golf. We have a variety of golf courses in our town. There are plenty of dog parks for our local pups to meet new friends, play and exercise and roam free outside in the lush, green grass. We have an abundance of parks and playgrounds for children to do the same. There is such a sense of adventure here; the warm weather is perfect for any About the Author Emily is a wild teenager who outdoor occasion! The beautiful landscapes enjoys life and living it to and nature we have throughout our town the fullest, being bold, daring meets the needs of go-getters, eager and courageous, creating an beavers, and any average couch potato. All amazing fulfilling life full of residents and visitors of St. George are so stories and memories, being herself, being free, radiating lucky to have this little paradise—a desert, happiness, and spreading love. a forest, and bodies of water—we truly have something for everyone! Sometimes unplugging and enjoying the great outdoors can soothe you, your family, and even your city’s soul. For a happier and healthier mind and body, the best tip I can give you is to let go of your worries for a while and enjoy nature and your outdoor surroundings. Escaping into nature can take our minds off of difficult things, and help us to focus on the reality of natural beauty. This is a healing gift we are blessed with—let’s take advantage of it. So, what are you waiting for? Get you sneakers on and start living the natural way—get outside and play! St. George Health & Wellness Magazine | September/October 2017 47

BIKE SHOPPING: ALL ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE You have decided you want to ride a bike. Congratulations! You remember how much you loved pedaling to your friend’s house when you were a kid. Or riding to the neighborhood convenience store for an ice cream cone. Maybe your recent interest in riding isn’t because of glorious childhood memories, maybe you have friends who go for morning rides and you want to join the fun. Or you have been taking spin classes for a year and decided you want to feel the wind in your hair. We get it. No matter why you want to ride a bike now, we totally get it. Riding bikes is fun. But sometimes shopping for that new bike or new helmet or the right pump is intimidating. Walking through the doors of the local bike shop can be overwhelming with all the types, styles, colors, materials, prices, accessories, etc. It doesn’t have to be that way. First word of advice: find a place to shop where you feel comfortable and welcome and then ask questions. Tyrel Harlan is the Service Manager at Rapid Cycling, a local bike shop here in St. George. Harlan said, “As simple as a bike should be, it can get very complex. I just want people to enjoy riding their bikes. I listen and answer questions and hope I help build confidence. I try to answer questions in a way customers understand, regardless of their cycling experience. We have an open service center at both of our locations so people can be involved and can feel comfortable asking questions as we work on bikes.” When you walk into a bike shop, remember they are there to help you. That is their job. They are there to answer your questions and make you feel comfortable; not only when you are buying a bike, but for years after. Be willing to answer their questions, they want to get to know you and help you feel relaxed in the store. “We love when customers want to come hang out with us in the shop. Sure, we have to get our work done. We want to get bikes serviced and back to the customer as quickly as possible because we understand people want to ride. But we really do love when people enjoy us personally and want to be part of our community,” Harlan said. Take advantage of the free clinics most local bike shops offer. Not only is it a chance to get educated and learn the basics on how to fix, maintain and improve your bike, the clinics provide an opportunity to connect with other cyclists in the area. “Part of feeling nervous about cycling or about bike shops is the unknown. Take advantage of free clinics and learn more. You will enjoy riding and you will feel safe,” emphasized Harlan. 48 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

The local bike shop is all about the experience. Enjoy it. Walk through those doors and let yourself engage in conversation. Take a test ride. Take several test rides. If you don’t feel welcome, walk out and go to the next bike shop. Shopping for a new bike is supposed to be fun.

About the Author Holly O’Keefe is an owner of Rapid Cycling and board member of Southern Utah Bicycle Alliance

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Desert Pain and Spine is now offering the newest FDA approved and Medicare covered treatment for spinal stenosis pain. Superion is | WELLNESS an indirect decompression titanium device implanted as an outpatient procedure. Desert Pain and Spine is the only clinic in Utah to have all physicians trained to perform the minimally invasive surgery to implant Superion. Superion is a completely new, minimally invasive spinal spacer used to treat lumbar stenosis. It fills a gap in the continuum between conservative care, such as epidural steroid injections, and invasive surgery. Now, patients with spinal stenosis have a less invasive option before decompression surgery and lumbar fusion. Superion is implanted through a small tube or cannula the size of a dime to reduce tissue damage and blood loss. Itâ€™s a simple outpatient procedure with a rapid recovery time and no destabilization of the spine. The procedure is reversible, and no bones or discs of the spine are permanently affected during the surgery. Lumbar spinal stenosis is caused by changes in the shape and size of the spinal canal as we age. This natural degenerative process can cause anatomical changes at any time, but is most common in people over 50 years, and may continue to progress with age. Symptoms of spinal stenosis include leg, buttock or groin pain. Patients commonly experience numbness, weakness, cramping or stiffness in the legs or buttocks. These symptoms typically worsen with walking or standing, and improve in the seated or flexed position. The Superion implant acts as an indirect decompression device. Its anatomic design provides optimal fit and preserves a patientâ€™s anatomy and ability to maintain motion. Superion acts as an extension blocker, relieving pressure on the affected nerves in the manner that one would achieve relief in a seated or flexed position.

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435-216-7000 | 1490 E. Foremaster Drive, Ste #220 St. George, UT 84790 | www.DesertPainSpecialists.com

About the Author Dr. Empey is fellowship trained in interventional pain medicine. He completed this training at the world famous Mayo Clinic. Dr. Empey is a native to St. George, Utah and graduated from both Dixie High School and Dixie College. He then completed his Bachelors degree at the University of Utah in Biochemistry with honors. He was also an honor graduate of the George Washington University where he obtained his Medical Doctorate degree (MD). After medical school, he returned to the University of Utah to complete an internship in Internal Medicine and a medical residency in Anesthesiolgy. Lastly, he completed his training in Interventional Pain Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in both Scottsdale, Arizona and Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Empey has had the highest level of training available for a pain specialist and in addition to his expertise in interventional pain medicine, has had extensive training in medical management, physical medicine/physical therapy, cancer pain therapy, psychology and life style modification. He believes in a multidisiplinary approach to pain treatment. Dr. Empey has also been involved in the research of pain. He has published a paper reporting the NIH funding patterns in pain research in a peer reviewed journal. Dr. Empey has spent countless hours volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America, coaching youth sport teams and serving in his church. Away from work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and five children, waterskiing, snowboarding, shooting hoops and playing guitar. 50 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

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AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY By J.R. Martin, Alive & Well Mobile Medicine Recently, I travelled to Harvard to speak. For the flight, my carry-on was my dad’s old medical bag. I swapped out his old stethoscope for a toothbrush and tube of toothpaste. The campus was beautiful. The architecture was enriching. As I opened the door to the Faculty Clubhouse, my heart was pounding. Upon entering this historic building, my heart dropped as one of the listeners, a neurosurgeon, let me know as discreetly as possible that my zipper was down. Whew. Now I felt like crawling right out of there. Still, I couldn’t go. I had a message to deliver. When my time came, I approached the podium (zipper now up, thank you very much) as confidently as possible. My dad’s bag gave me much needed support. Then I told them. I told them that medicine can be simple. I told them that medicine can be very affordable. I told them that medicine doesn’t have to be expensive or filled with volumes of legalities. I held up my dad’s medical bag and let them know house calls are as helpful today as they were years ago. I explained that telemedicine and technology can outpace our current model. How do I know? I know because we have been utilizing this revolutionary model for over four years in good old St. George, Utah. I know because our model has grown from an original thirty members to over 1,500. Our retention is over 98 percent. I know because our members are receiving better healthcare then they have ever had and saving more money than they ever thought possible. It felt so good to receive a standing ovation at the end. I felt a sense of hope. I felt a sense of gratitude from the audience that we can, indeed, find a better way.

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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.

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The Movara Model: Creating and Resetting Habits By Movara Fitness Resort Habits are funny things. The bad ones seem impossible to break, but you can break a good habit if you just think about it wrong. On the other hand, starting a good habit takes a lot of very intentional work, but falling into a bad habit is mindless and easy. At least, it always feels that way, doesn’t it? Good habits are essential to healthy living, things like eating right and staying active, and if you don’t have these good habits securely in place, you can feel as though you’re floundering in your workouts. Maybe your eating isn’t consistent. One day you eat lettuce wraps and blueberries, and the next your back to eating onion rings and ice cream. We’ve all struggled to make good habits. In fact, maybe you had good habits once upon a time but lost them when your work picked up or your free time went to family. You know the habits you need to stay healthy, but for some reason, you just can’t start them again. Life always manages to get in the way. It is

unpredictable, which is why we place a heavy focus on educating and demonstrating how to create good habits. When you stay with us at Movara, we will show you how to realistically live with healthy habits. If you have never had any fitness or nutritional habits before, we can teach you what those habits include and help you fit them into your daily routine. Many of our guests have never had a proper sleeping schedule, a consistent exercise routine, or healthy eating habits, and they visit us hoping to change this. Our fitness program involves sleeping, exercising, and eating right, so you start building your habits the moment you arrive. However, to ensure these habits stick with you even after you leave, we will teach you how to fit these habits around work, family, or school. We don’t want you to just make good habits, we want you to hold onto them wherever you go. When you build strong eating and exercise habits, you’ll no longer feel like you’re always

running uphill. This doesn’t mean you have to workout every day, but on the days you do go to the gym or take a run, changing into workout clothes and getting out the door won’t be a battle. Good exercise and nutritional habits are important because they keep your body used to your fitness schedule. A tired body won’t make you unmotivated to stay active. Instead, your body will find the exercise familiar and won’t hold you back. If the normal distractions of life throw you off course for a moment or two, your habits will ensure you find a way to work around them. We make sure the habits you take away from your stay at Movara are habits that won’t break easily!

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Movara just recently launched a new oneday program called Mfit, which is offered on Saturdays. It essentially gives you a taste of everything that the one-week structured program has to offer. The day kicks off with a body assessment , followed by a delicious healthy breakfast, then a beautiful hike in the red rocks of Southern Utah. Once you get back to the resort, you will enjoy a nutritious gourmet lunch, followed by additional fitness classes and a lecture.Wrap up your day with some much-deserved pampering with a spa service of your choice. This program is for every one of every age and fitness level and a perfect way to spend the day with friends, a spouse or a family member and, for all the caregivers out there, for a change, have someone take care of you.On that note, so many people are understandably looking for a physical, mental and emotional reset,and that is exactly what the program offers. One day. Every Saturday. Change your life with Mfit. SPRING TRAINING AND FALL TRAINING SCHEDULE Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. • 6:15-7:15am – Body Assessment • 7:15-7:45am – Breakfast • 8:00am – Hike • 11:30am – Fitness Class • 12:30pm – Lunch • 2:30pm – Fitness Class • 3:30pm – Foam Roller Class • 5:30pm – Dinner • 6:00-9:00pm – Spa Services (Sample Schedule - Subject to Change)

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Oranges and grapefruit are filled with vitamin C and protect you from cold and flu season. They are also packed with flavonoids and natural chemical compounds that have been found to increase the activation of the immune system. Citrus fruits also offer your body a great source of fiber to help move things along the digestive tract. They have even been shown to reduce cholesterol levels in the blood and lower the risks of certain types of cancer. One important thing to keep in mind is that your body isn’t able to store vitamin C, so you need to replenish it every day with healthy citrus fruits and vegetables.

This strong smelling plant contains powerful antioxidants that help reduce bacteria, fungal, and parasitic infections. Garlic contains an immune-stimulating compound called allicin which promotes the activity of white blood cells to destroy cold and flu viruses. Its immunitybuilding properties also provide your body built-in anti-tumor and antioxidant properties that forge a wall against daily wear and tear on the body.

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Blueberries

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Out of all the fruit families, blueberries rank the highest in antioxidants, protecting against damage caused by free radicals that may lead to dangerous health conditions such as blood vessel disease and some cancers. They are loaded with fiber and vitamin C. Blueberries are also responsible for slowing down the normal aging process while warding off age-related diseases such as arthritis, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. They may also reverse some effects of brain-aging diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease by helping improve memory and concentration.

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A relative of the blueberry, the acai berry has been stirring up antioxidant activity of its own with research showing it may help prevent diseases resulting from oxidative stress such as heart disease and cancer. Elderberries grow on trees referred to as “the medicine chest.” It boasts anti-viral capabilities and an abundant source of flavonoids called quercetin and anthocyanins that work in sync with its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, fending off viruses and activating immune cells. One of the components of elderberries, lectins, has been proven in

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Broccoli, spinach, kale and brussel sprouts, etc are loaded with a myriad of healthy antioxidants including vitamins A, C, E and K, strong anticancer agents and glucosinolates that work to stimulate the body’s immune system. All of these nutrients work together in harmony to keep your body and immune system working at its peak level. They also contain choline, a nutrient essential to a healthy diet. Research has revealed that omega-3 fatty acids like those found in wild salmon decrease arrhythmia, triglyceride levels, and slow the rate of plaque buildup. If you need more reasons to start eating salmon you can choose from one of the following: it’s low in calories, contains a lot of protein, is a good source of iron and is very low in saturated fat. Be very careful though as much of the salmon we see at the market or in restaurants in farm-raised, not wild caught. Studies have shown that wild salmon contains more of the healthy omega 3s than farm-raised salmon. Farm raised salmon, on the other hand, accumulates more cancer-causing PCBs and dioxins. If you are not eating wild caught salmon several times a week, consider a high quality omega-3 supplement. Most of the omega-3 supplements on the market are NOT great quality, and may be causing more harm than good. Our team at the pharmacy can help guide you.

Green Tea Supplements

There are several health benefits of green tea due to its rich antioxidants. One of its powerful antioxidant flavonoids called epigallocatechin (EGCG) has been linked to anti- inflammatory effects, acting as a line of defense for the body

and protecting it from the common cold and flu. In your body, flavonoids act as powerful antioxidants that neutralize the damage caused by free radicals. They will help protect your blood vessels from rupture or leakage, enhance the power of vitamin C, protect your cells from oxygen damage and prevent excessive inflammation in your body.

Mushrooms

Despite the fact they are made up of 90 percent water, these fungi pack an immunebolstering punch. With the mineral selenium, antioxidants, and the B vitamins riboflavin and niacin, research has shown that mushrooms can aid in a variety of important immune functions such as suppressing both breast and prostate cancers and decreasing the size of tumors. Although virtually all mushrooms are good for your immune system, shitake mushrooms appear particularly beneficial. An active compound in shitakes called lentinan has been found to boost the immune system.

Probiotics

There is a lot of information (and misinfor mation) about probiotics. They are the healthy bacteria that protect and line your intestinal tract to keep it clear of disease-causing germs and improve your immune response by increasing the white blood cell count in the body. Remember, 70% of your immune system is located in your digestive system. This means that if your gut is overrun with bad bacteria, there’s a good chance your immune system will not be functioning at its best. Eating probiotic-rich foods like yogurt can help keep your digestive system functioning, but a great supplement is a good idea for almost everyone. Please contact one of our team members to guide you in picking a great probiotic.

Multivitamins

Most of us do not eat as healthy as our bodies would like. And our food quality has decreased in the last few decades. For these reasons we should all be taking a multivitamin. They contain the three major antioxidants, betacarotene, vitamin C, and vitamin E. It will also contain vitamin D, which can be described as a “miracle nutrient” for your immune system, as it enables your body to produce well over 200 antimicrobial peptides, which are indispensable in fighting off a wide range of infections. We are so passionate about our community taking a multiple vitamin that we will give your family FREE vitamins every month! All you need to do is come pick them up. During cold and flu season, it is always a challenge to stay healthy. Incorporating these foods and supplements in your diet will help you to achieve your best health possible! If you have any questions, you can reach us at Hurricane Family Pharmacy at 435-635-8200.

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Stem cell therapy is emerging in the field of pain management with encouraging early results, as it is being used to reduce pain in damaged and degenerated tissue. These undifferentiated cells have unique characteristics, such as the ability to self-renew and develop into a variety of cell types, including bone and cartilage cells, which make them useful for tissue repair and regeneration. Stem cells are present in a variety of sources, some of which include bone marrow, fat, and umbilical cord blood. Stem cell therapy is enticing because it is aimed at reducing pain by healing and regenerating cells in a problem area, in contrast to many current treatment options, many of which are limited to symptom management. While more studies are needed for better understanding of the strengths and limitations of this treatment, results so far have been positive. Following is a patientâ€™s account of her experience with using stem cells for pain management. She has given permission to share it. Pattie came to Southwest Spine and Pain to discuss treatment options for her severe knee pain. This pain, which had been present for many years and was getting progressively worse, limited her ability to walk, stand up from a sitting position, and perform many of her daily activities, such as cooking, cleaning, and shopping. Pattie further voiced frustration that her pain interfered with her ability to pursue her passion of photography, which often required walking long distances or hiking for the perfect shot. Over the years, Pattie has undergone many home-based treatments for her knee pain, including ice, topical creams, and bracing, as well as a variety of knee joint injections. However, the treatments became less effective over time as her condition worsened. She was trying to avoid surgery as long as possible, but her pain was demanding that she move forward. She was already scheduled for surgery when she came to Southwest Spine and Pain to discuss any other options that were available to delay or avoid this surgery. After a review of her previous treatments, she was introduced to the option of stem cell therapy for pain reduction. After discussing the risks and benefits, she decided it was worth trying one last treatment option before surgery. Two weeks after her stem cell knee joint injections, Pattie was excited to report a 40% reduction in knee pain and was pleased to learn that improvements were expected to continue for the next six to eight weeks. By one month post stem cell injection, she was reporting a 70% pain reduction, the ability to walk farther than she had in years, and the strength to get up from a sitting to a standing position without assistance and with far less pain. She was able to cancel her surgery and redirect the money set aside for medical expenses to pay for a cruise, where she was able to engage in activities including swimming and dancing, which she hadnâ€™t been able to do for years! The pain management specialists at Southwest Spine and Pain Center have had much success in reducing pain and improving mobility for patients using stem cell therapy. Although it is still in its early stages of study, the regenerative medicine field continues to advance through rigorous research and application, with the goal of reducing pain and restoring function. About the Author Before obtaining her graduate degree, Virginia worked for six years as a registered nurse in medical oncology. She completed a portion of her clinical rotation at SWSP while she was in graduate school. After experiencing the passion the SWSP team has for their patientâ€™s well-being, she knew she wanted to be a part of this group. Virginia says the most rewarding aspect of her job is managing the pain of others and being able to enhance their quality of life. In her spare time, Virginia enjoys traveling the world with her husband and participating in outdoor activities like wakeboarding, hiking and mountain biking.

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break for Botox then can return to work looking fine within minutes. Botox usually lasts between three and six months. Price typically ranges from $100 to $500 per treatment and is priced per unit. By Allie Blazzard, FNP-C As a family nurse practitioner at Riverside Medical Arts, one of the questions I am asked most often is, “What can I do to improve my skin’s tone and texture as I age?” Living in the desert sun as we do, it’s difficult to avoid developing some sun damage and wrinkling over the years. Sun Spots My favorite treatment for eliminating sun spots or hyperpigmentation is a fotofacial or IPL (Intense Pulsed Light). IPL is a laser treatment that very efficiently targets sun spots, pores, acne and vascular lesions of the face and body. It typically only takes two to three treatments to achieve beautiful results, but it’s important to make sure they are run by qualified, licensed technicians. Micro-needling with platelet rich plasma (collagen induction therapy) Micro needling utilizes microscopic needles to puncture the skin. This procedure triggers the body’s natural processes that allow for new collagen to be constructed. These new collagen layers are tighter, firmer, and free from sagging. Platelet rich plasma (PRP) utilizes your body’s own materials to created serum that increases the growth factors of your skin. PRP extracts platelets from your blood associated with the healing process. Micro needling is the controlled destruction of certain cells deep within the skin. The two therapies work in synergy to create a treatment that delivers accelerated results capable of bringing better results that each part could do alone. Results may be seen soon after treatment, with improved results showing over the next four to six weeks. The most significant results will occur over the next six months. Wrinkles Botox and fillers are the most effective treatment I have found to eliminate or soften lines. Botox works to soften crow’s feet around the eyes or scowl lines between the brows, by relaxing muscle movement. It is often used to improve horizontal forehead lines, lines around the mouth, neck chords or banding, frowning of the mouth, and more. It is a very safe procedure with no down-time. It is often referred to as the “lunch time treatment” because patients sneak in on their lunch

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.

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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. 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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sghw | personal understanding of the entire healing process. You have to be patient, listen to your body on what it can and can’t handle, and get adequate rest. It also helps to progress slowly with regular therapy exercises in order to not inflame the healing tissue, and find a cardiovascular exercise that doesn’t flare the recovering body part. This allows you to get the heart rate up to promote natural healing endorphins, and prevent depressive thoughts from hindering the healing process. Here are some recovery estimates for a few common orthopedic procedures:

How Long Does it Take to Heal? By Dr. Todd Parry Whether we are discussing knee replacement, rotator cuff repair or endoscopic carpal tunnel release, I am often asked, “How long will it take to recover?” We all want to know how long it will be before we can return to the activities we enjoy—be it pickleball, golf or a morning walk. There is a recovery period after any procedure during which we need to allow the body to heal prior to putting it back to the stresses of normal life. This last year I had the experience of learning about the healing process from the perspective of a patient. I broke my neck while mountain biking

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with several friends in Park City. A single level fusion was performed emergently that night, as the spine had shifted and was placing pressure on the spinal cord. The following day they had to go in from the back side, remove a bone fragment that was pushing on a nerve root, and fuse it posteriorly as well. I spent some time in neuro rehab and had to take three months off work. As endurance and strength improved, I returned to the operating suite. It took many months of strict therapy exercises in my basement to get back to where I am today. Going through this experience has given me a

Rotator Cuff Repair After the tendon is reconnected to the bone, the muscle can’t be used to elevate the arm for six weeks. Over those six weeks, while you are working on motion in therapy, you can’t lift anything heavier than a magazine. At three months, you will start working on strengthening the cuff muscles. This is the most frustrating part of the recovery; it takes awhile, and can’t be rushed. After this acute phase of therapy, I recommend a home exercise program and protecting the shoulder when lifting overhead for the entire first year. Knee Replacement This is the recovery in which I see the most variability. I saw a gentleman for follow-up in clinic this week who was seven weeks out from bilateral knee replacements, and he was walking three miles a day. He only used pain pills for the first three days. Most patients don’t rehab this quickly, and I recommend that patients don’t compare themselves to anyone. Every patient has a time when they will “turn the corner”, pain decreases and therapy gains accelerate. There is a huge bell shaped curve in how fast people recover. It will take up to a year before it feels like your knee, and those little aches and pains finally disappear.

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Dr. Todd Parry is an orthopaedic surgeon in St. George, Utah at Coral Desert Orthopaedics. Call 435-628-9393 to make an appointment.

About the Physician Dr. Parry received his B.S. degree from Brigham Young University and his M.D. from the University of Utah School of Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Parry left his practice in Texas 10 years ago to join his brother, Dr. Scott Parry and Dr. Michael Anderson at Coral Desert Orthopedics. They have grown to a group of six surgeons and four PAs. His busy practice also includes joint replacement of hip, shoulder, knee and fingers. He enjoys the ability to take care of pediatric fractures, high school athletes, knee injuries and providing care right into the later years of life. Dr. Parry loves the many activities that Southern Utah provides. He has become involved in canyoneering, various water sports, as well as auto racing. He is currently restoring an old Cadillac.

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To Make Activity a Regular Part of Your Life By Christian Millward, MD For much of Utah, the end of summer signals approaching cold weather and the end of many outdoor activities. But in the southern part of the state, the fall season brings a chance to spend more time outdoors and get even more active. If you’ve been less active and are ramping up for more outdoor activities, or if you’re making physical activity a bigger part of your routine, here are some tips that can make being active a better overall experience.

1. Rule of “Too”

We’ve traditionally heard the message, “check with your physician before starting an exercise program.” Nowadays, however, the medical community suggests that if you’re in generally good health with no serious medical issues, you’re safe to start an exercise program. The key is to start gradually. For my patients, I recommend applying the rule of “Too:” avoid pushing too fast, doing too much or going too often. Starting slowly will help reduce your risk of over-use injury. As your strength and endurance builds, you can extend the length and/or intensity of whatever you’re doing.

2. You don’t have to run

When many people think of getting physically active, they think, “I know I need to exercise, but I hate to run!” Great news: running is not the only activity that qualifies as exercise! If running isn’t your thing, pick something you like to do: hiking, biking, swimming, walking, golfing, playing pickleball, or any number of other activities. The key is to do something that doesn’t feel like you’re forced to exercise. Keep in mind that there are various levels of exercise: mild, moderate, and intense. From the perspective of cardiovascular health,

About the Author Christian Millward, MD, is a sports medicine specialist at Intermountain Southwest Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. A Utah native, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Weber State University, then earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wis. Following medical school, he completed residency training at Utah Valley Family Medicine Residency in Provo, Utah and fellowship training in sports medicine at Utah Valley Sports Medicine Fellowship, also in Provo. In his free time, Dr. Millward enjoys spending time with his family, biking, running, golfing, skiing, and most outdoor and athletic activities.

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you benefit greatly from even mild-intensity exercise. That includes activities like household chores, mowing the lawn, or walking the dog. Whatever you choose, just get moving, even at a lower heart rate.

3. Watch for injuries

The most common exercise injuries, tendinitis and bursitis, are typically a result of overuse. They usually occur when you increase exercise to a level you’re not used to. You can continue to exercise, even with soreness and discomfort, if it doesn’t impact your stride or gait. In some cases, you may need to take a few days off so your body can recover. If you’re determined to stay active, you can temporarily change your activity. Instead of running, try the elliptical or biking — whatever feels good. However, if you have on-going pain after taking a few days off, or find you’re taking a couple of over-the-counter pain relievers with each meal, that’s a sign to seek professional medical help.

4. Meet the weekly minimum

The recommended amount of exercise for adults is 150 minutes of mild- to moderate-intensity activity each week. For example, you could walk 30 minutes a day for five days to meet that goal. Remember that exercise doesn’t have to be done in one shot. Put your shoes on and walk for 10 minutes in the morning, then catch a 20-minute walk later that evening. The benefits of exercise are cumulative. Being active is one of the best medicines we can prescribe for ourselves. It improves overall health and longevity. Making exercise a regular part of your routine doesn’t have to be complicated. Take advantage of the cooler fall weather by finding an activity you enjoy, and then do it! You’ll be glad you did.

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years in St. George, UT. Case History: He is Board Certified as an Ms. Christine T. is a fifteen-year-old female who presented to my Independent Examiner and office, with her mother, in late September of last year for evaluation and Impairment Rating Physician. He has seen many people’s lives treatment of constant unrelenting neck and arm pain lasting over a year. Her ruined as a result of injury pain radiated from the left side of her neck down into her left forearm and was and the side effects of drugs complicated by an involuntary rhythmic spasm or “twitch.” This twitch would cause therefore, his primary focus is her entire arm to suddenly and shortly flex every 1.5 seconds. healing conditions naturally. We ordered a cervical spine MRI to rule out any pinched nerves in the neck, If you would like further information regarding spinal because certain head positions seemed make the problem worse, and I didn’t want decompression or laser therapy, to start treating her nerves with Calmare if the pain actually originated in the spine. go to painreliefcentersofutah. Well, the MRI was negative. com or call Dr. Wagner at 435I was fairly confident that we were going to be able to help with the neck and 673‑1443. arm pain, because at this point, it seemed to be a true neurogenic (nerve origin) problem. However, I also let her know that I was unsure as to whether or not it would help the spasms or “twitch.” As almost an afterthought, I simply indicated that this Calmare therapy wouldn’t hurt or make the problem worse. She and her mom decided she would try it. After all, there was nothing to lose. We took Christine into the Calmare therapy room and used some sticky electrodes to run some soothing, low-voltage current through her arm. After only a few minutes into her first treatment, she could no longer feel any pain in her neck and arm, and not only that, the “twitching” had completely stopped! She and her mother were amazed at the drastic improvement. We continued treating for eight treatments, each lasting about forty-five minutes, and each treatment gave longer and longer symptom relief. At the end of this eight visit program, she was no longer having any pain or spastic twitches. She was so happy! During school and when hanging around her peers, she was always trying to hide her arm and was concerned about what others would think if they saw it twitching. It was affecting her self-esteem. Now, she has a whole new demeanor and positive outlook. We receive numerous referrals from local and national doctors for patients who do not respond to the ‘status quo.’ These people have tried everything to get rid of their agonizing pain but nothing has helped. If this describes your situation, we may be able to help. Take an hour out of your day and come see for yourself.

I suggest you visit: dixiechiro.com to learn more and find answers to many of your questions. Give us a call when you are ready to get rid of your pain, without drugs or surgery. Pain Relief Centers of Utah Dr. Ward W. Wagner, DC 10 North 400 East, St. George, UT 435-673-1443 | dixiechiro.com 64 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

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New Treatment Options for Spinal Stenosis

By Dr. Derek Frieden, M.D. No pain, no gain. Thousands of athletes live by this motto. But what if your pain is not the result of your workout, but something you live with every day? Back and leg pain affects millions of Americans every year, causing loss of mobility, lost work, and frustration. The thought of invasive back surgery, with possible problems such as surgical scars, lengthy recovery time and time off from work, is a difficult prospect. However, there is now a treatment option that provides patients with new alternatives for a pain-free life. The FDA recently approved a new treatment option for moderate lumbar spinal stenosis: The Superion® Indirect Decompression System (IDS) is a safe and effective treatment for leg pain caused by moderate lumbar stenosis. This minimally invasive treatment fills the gap between conservative care and invasive surgery. The board certified physicians at Southwest Spine and Pain are the first and currently only physicians in Utah to be trained in this therapy. Lumbar spinal stenosis can be the result of aging and “wear and tear” on the spine from everyday

activities. It is a narrowing of the spinal canal that may result in pain, numbness, tingling and/or weakness in the back and legs, and is usually more noticeable when you walk and decreases when you sit or bend forward. Lumbar spinal stenosis can produce a variety of symptoms: • a dull or aching pain spreading to your groin, buttocks or legs • a numbness or “pins and needles” in your legs, calves, or buttocks • a decreased endurance for physical activities • loss of balance • sciatic pain If you suspect you may have stenosis, see your doctor. It is important to rule out other conditions that have similar symptoms. Radiology tests, like MRIs or x-rays, may be needed to diagnose lumbar stenosis. Conservative, non-surgical treatments options are the first approach and can begin with: − Epidural steroid injections to decrease swelling and pain − Rest and reduce activity level − Physical therapy and exercise

− Prescription pain medications If these non-surgical treatment options offer no relief, you may require a more aggressive treatment, such as surgery. Historically, the surgical treatments for stenosis were direct decompression surgery to remove bone and other tissue around the nerves causing pain, and decompression surgery with spinal fusion. However, if you have moderate stenosis with radiating leg pain and have been treated with nonsurgical options for at least six months with no relief from your symptoms, there is less invasive option before direct decompression or fusion surgery: The Superion IDS. The Superion implant is a small titanium device available in different sizes to best match your spinal anatomy. It is inserted through a small incision in the lower back. The Superion implant is delivered with no destruction of bone or tissue, and minimal bleeding. The simple procedure can be completed in under one hour and can be done in either the operating room at the hospital or at an out-patient surgical center. The Superion implant is designed to keep your spine positioned so that when you stand upright the nerves in your back will not be pinched. You should not need to bend forward to relieve your pain with the Superion implant in place. The Superion IDS has gone through a rigorous clinical trial and has been implanted in more than 2,000 patients worldwide. The clinical trial results showed leg pain improvement equal to more traditional—and invasive—treatment options. At four years after surgery, almost 90% of the patients in the clinical trial expressed continuing satisfaction. This new treatment offers a minimally invasive approach

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to treating moderate lumbar stenosis that means hope for relief of ongoing pain without the long recovery of traditional decompression surgery. Have you been down the treatment road already? If the epidurals and other conservative treatments didn’t provide the relief for which you were hoping, talk to your doctor about the Superion Indirect Decompression System. A life with less pain and more movement could be in your future. Where Can I Find Out More Information? If you have lumbar spinal stenosis and would like to see if you are a candidate for this procedure, please contact Southwest Spine and Pain Center to schedule a consultation with one of our board certified spine and pain specialists that have been trained in the vertiflex procedure. Southwest Spine and Pain is one of the only clinics in Utah with physicians trained in this procedure.

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By Scott Parry, MD, Todd Parry, MD, and Randy Clark, MD There is great excitement and interest about the use of stem cells to improve or reverse chronic disease. Stem cells may recruit healing, increase blood flow, and decrease pain. The science of stem cell use for regenerative medicine is young, and much is unknown about long term effectiveness. We would like to dispel some confusion and educate you, to help you make the best decision.

Myths about stem cells:

1. Stem cells from donor patients can be injected into you as a patient. Truth: Stem cells do not usually come in a bottle. Many providers are advertising “live stem cells from amniotic products”. This is often misinformation. Be careful with these claims. Many amniotic products are formulations that contain some of the active growth factors, collagen, and elements that cause inflammation and promote healing. These products are dehydrated and processed. They come in a bottle with a shelf life of five years. There are NO LIVE CELLS in these products. There are reputable providers that provide live embryonic stem cells that are fresh frozen and live at the time of injection. Make sure to confirm with your provider that this is the preparation that you are receiving. Consider calling the company to confirm that this information is accurate. 2. Stem cells reverse arthritis. Truth: There is no definitive evidence that a stem cell injection will prevent progression of arthritis, change the natural history of a degenerative joint or preclude the need for joint replacement. Before and after x-rays showing an improvement in the joint space are a gimmick. There is some evidence that stem cells improve the health of the joint, cause improved health of the cartilage cells, provide an anti-inflammatory effect, fight cell death, provide an anti-microbial effect and improve blood flow. These effects can decrease the pain of arthritis for up to 24 months.

Truth about stem cells:

1. Stem cells used with surgery promote healing. A European study showed that the application of stem cells with rotator cuff repair surgery improved healing. When injected into an injured rotator cuff tendon (partial tear), the stem cells induced regeneration of the tendon defect. Other studies showed improved healing with application of bone marrow concentrate into ACL and Achilles repair. So, there is benefit to augmenting a tendon repair with your own stem cells. 2. Stem cell injections into degenerative joints reduce pain and improve function. 115 degenerative shoulders injected with bone marrow concentrated stem cells resulted in a 44% reduction in pain for up to two years. Similar injections into 424 arthritic knees resulted in improved knee pain and function scores. 3. Stem cell treatment for cartilage injury healed the defect. Patients who had a bone marrow concentrate placed into a cartilage defect, had complete filling of the defect in 81% of patients at minimum follow up of 3 years. This data demonstrates promise for the responsible use of bone marrow concentrate stem cells. Here at Coral Desert Orthopaedics, we are prepared to use the latest innovations in science and technology to restore joint health, promote a successful surgical outcome and to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. Please call Dr. Scott Parry, Dr. Todd Parry or Dr. Randy Clark to schedule an appointment to learn more about these options, 435-628-9393.

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Fall. A time to get back to school, check out textbooks, and start doing homework again. In my energy healing practice, my clients often require some “homework” in order to heal. I give out many different types of homework according to a client’s needs, but by far, the most common kind of homework is a writing assignment. There are many different ways of writing to heal body, mind, and spirit. Some of my writing assignments include: free writing, manifest list, gratitude journal, body journal, priorities, and more. Because there are so many different reasons to write, I have decided to divide this into a three-part series: 1) writing to heal the body; 2) writing to de-stress; and 3) writing to make dreams a reality. Future articles will address de-stressing and making dreams a reality, but this article will focus on writing to heal the body. There is increasing evidence to support the notion that journaling has a positive impact on physical well-being. Psychologists James Pennebaker, PhD at the University of Texas at Austin, and Joshua Smyth, PhD at Syracuse University, contend that regular journaling strengthens immune cells. Other research from Pennebaker and colleague Roger Booth, PhD, indicates that writing not only decreases the symptoms 72 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

of asthma and rheumatoid arthritis but also increases the antibody response to the hepatitis B vaccine. Researchers have also concluded that journaling reduces blood pressure and improves lung and liver function ( Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology). Research further suggests that in order to tap into writing’s healing power, journalers must gain learning and understanding of their emotions. In other words—don’t just complain in your writing; learn from your feelings and reactions to your problems. Here’s an example of how you might put journaling for health into practice. Let’s say you have chronic back pain. Alongside medical or chiropractic care, you might journal your feelings and emotions. Metaphysically, back pain suggests you may be feeling unsupported. Your back is also a reflection of how you govern your life. You might ask yourself these questions: Do I feel supported at work and at home? Do I manage my time well? Do I feel like I can never get caught up? Do I know what to do next? Does my significant other “have my back?” As you ponder on your emotions, write them down, paying attention to what “comes out” as you write. Many times, deep subconscious fears will

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Did you know that 47% of people aged 75 and older suffer from some hearing loss? And over 5% of the world’s population (360 million people) has disabling hearing loss (328 million adults and 32 million children). Not only are these people unable to experience the sounds of the world, that we take for granted each day, but their hearing loss can also lead to a low quality of life. Recent studies have shown that untreated hearing loss can lead to an increase in Dementia risk, cognitive decline and brain atrophy. Here at the Sound of Life Foundation we do not take these statistics lightly. Many people feel that you can live without your hearing, but are you truly living? Our main focus at The Sound of Life Foundation is to provide hearing healthcare to individuals who would otherwise not be able to afford it. We want to bring hope back into the lives of our neighbors, friends, and our loved ones. Our goal for this year is to help reconnect 100 individuals with their families and community through the gift of sound. 2017 has been a busy year for us. Though our main focus is to help individuals in our local communities enjoy the Sound of Life, we are also aware that we are part of a global community and need to help where help is needed. We have been fortunate to join Audiologists from across the country on “Hearing” missions in Guatemala, the Middle East and next month in Ecuador. Providers from Intermountain Audiology have donated their time to the Sound of Life foundation to help people all over the world improve their quality of life. We recently had a chance to help people in the country of Jordan. Jordan hosts over 657,000 refugees. Many fleeing for their lives from the only home they have ever had. We held 5 clinic days in cities throughout the country and were able to fit hearing aids or repair the devices of over 350 people. As we arrived to our clinic session each day, we had anywhere from

75-100 people ready to be seen. If the patient had devices already the devices were checked while the patient was tested. Once the devices were found to be in working order, they were reprogrammed for the patient. If they did not have devices and were found to be in need, they were fit with the appropriate device for their hearing loss. The light that would shine in their eyes as the hearing aids were turned on was humbling as they became instantly aware of the sounds around them. Their excitement, happiness, and gratitude for the gift of sound is why we participate in these mission trips! They impact our lives so greatly and we hope we are doing the same for them. We are very excited for our next trip in August, to Ecuador When we provide service in other countries, our attention is on fitting the children with hearing devices. Our goal is to help the child by improving their possibilities, helping them communicate with the world around them and becoming productive adults. Here, in the United States, there are many resources for children to get hearing devices. There are not as many resources for adults and so that is our focus. We are working on a project to help the Native American Community in the Southeast corner area of Utah. What many people do not realize is that there are many individuals in desperate need of help and care, right in our own “backyard.” In the Native American culture, the elderly have always been respected and considered so important and wise. With more and more untreated hearing loss, families are struggling to communicate with each other, especially the elderly. We want to prevent that struggle from happening, not only in our culture, but in their culture as well. It is our hope that the beautiful traditions of the Native American community not change due to the inability to communicate with each other. It is our goal to better the lives of 150 Native Americans in the series of 4 days. None of this is possible without your help and that of our community. Intermountain Audiology has generously offered to match any donations we receive up to $25,000. It is our hope that you will generously open your hearts and wallets to help those in our community enjoy the Sound of Life again. Donations can be made on our website http://soundoflifefoundation.org/ or mailed to Sound of Life Foundation 20 North Main street Suite 309, St. George UT 84770. To learn how you can help, participate in a humanitarian mission, or volunteer, please email franchesca@soundoflifefoundation. org or call (435)574-4744.

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Hearing Care is Health Care By treating your hearing loss, you may also prevent dementia By Dr. Keith N. Darrow, PhD

As the Huntsman World Senior Games are approaching, I am getting very excited that seniors from across the country will descend upon my hometown of St. George, Utah. Intermountain Audiology is a proud Silver Medal Sponsor of the Huntsman World Senior Games, and a supporter of helping seniors stay active and engaged with family and community. We also believe in independence for seniors, and helping individuals stay in their homes as long as possible. To all the participants, congratulations are in order, both for your participation in the 2017 Huntsman World Senior Games, and for your commitment to “active aging”. Perhaps you have heard this term before, as these words are the perfect pair to describe you and your involvement in the upcoming games. They describe an individual who is active and engaged with the process of aging and their pledge to better health as they age. Active agers understand how true “use it or lose it” is with regard to the body and brain, and that healthy aging requires a concerted effort. Despite our best efforts, many fear they may some day suffer the mind-robbing effects of dementia. This disease can steal our memories and our ability to communicate with our family and friends. To me, the hardest part of dementia is that the physical body can live almost ten years beyond the individual’s mental capabilities. Also, the cost of caring for a loved one with dementia is, on average, $54,000 per year!

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detrimental impact of untreated hearing loss, and helping seniors treat their hearing loss to stay “in the conversation”. Unfortunately, no matter how physically fit you may be, hearing loss impacts almost 50% of all seniors between 60-70 years of age and nearly twothirds of all seniors 60-70 years of age. Our goal in treating hearing loss goes beyond the obvious benefits of being able to help you hear your family, grandchildren, co-workers and friends better; treating hearing loss also includes these four benefits for improved mental health: • Improvements in quality of life, including relationships at home and self esteem • Increased cognitive functions, including improvements in memory recall, selective attention/ focus, and processing speed • Decreased risk of developing dementia; improving cognition and social engagement may significantly reduce your risk of cognitive decline • Providing proper stimulation to the brain; early treatment of hearing loss can help maintain auditory and mental acuity We believe that hearing care is health care, and aim to help seniors remain independent and engaged. As a thank you for your participation in the upcoming Huntsman Senior Games, we are providing a free copy of our recent research report that summarizes the research to date on the connections of hearing loss and dementia, and ways to avoid it. Please visit www.IntermountainAudiolgoy.com/articles to obtain your free copy.

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Our Gift and Our Responsibility By Richard K. Harder, MS The unique beauty of nature is a wonderful gift to mankind. Like many active Southern Utah residents, I love to be in the great outdoors—anywhere outdoors. I look to each day with anticipation and excitement of experiencing a new sunrise while on an early morning run or walk, viewing dynamic cloud formations, or gazing at lingering sunsets. I appreciate the health benefits of breathing crisp mountain air, seeing the desert flowers in the spring, ocean tides, and vast beaches. I feel tremendous mental and physical renewal from simply watching waves cast their last bit of energy onto the beach. The beauty of nature has always been the highlight of my business travel and leisure travel with my family and friends. On a recent early morning, I was viewing the beautiful crimson cliffs and rock formations about thirty yards from the shoreline of nearby Sand Hollow State Park from my stand-up paddle board. I was enjoying a light upper-body work-out in the early morning fresh air surrounded by the peace and quiet of this Southern Utah public venue. The mild sound of water splashing off the nose of my paddle board and paddles was calming. To say the least, I was in a beautiful place enjoying one of the many gifts of nature available to us. In such settings I always feel invigorated, energized, relaxed and inspired all at the same time—if that is humanly possible. Nature is a great physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balm. There is much in the literature to indicate that this is so. Suddenly, I noticed a white cup sitting on the crimson cliff. I also noticed an empty plastic bottle, a soda can, a fish bait container and a used diaper—more litter. These distracting bits of debris ruined the natural outdoor mural that I was enjoying at that moment. I compare this unpleasant experience to someone walking up and sticking their chewing gum at the center of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa while you are enjoying the beauty of this unique piece of world art. I did what many would do. I began picking up shoreline debris and, before I knew it, I had several small plastic shopping bags full of trash that I stacked on the deck of my paddle-board. I loading my paddle-board and asked the park ranger where I could discard the shoreline debris. She pointed me to the nearby trash bin and then began the process of recruiting and signing me up as an

official park volunteer—with shoreline debris pick-up duty. I was reminded at that moment of something that I already About the Author knew—that it is a good feeling to be able Richard K. Harder is to leave a beautiful public area looking an adjunct instructor at more attractive than when you arrived. Dixie State University Now, while enjoying my stand-up in the Schools of Business paddle board outings at nearby Sand and Communication and senior adjunct instructor Harbor or Quail Creek state parks, in the College of Business I wear my official Utah Division of and Public Management Natural Resources Parks and Recreation at the University of La cap and shirt and involve myself in what Verne in California. He I call “shore-line beautification”—a small holds a master’s degree in management from California and painless volunteer effort in exchange State University, Los Angeles, for the gifts of nature available in the and degrees in business and Southern Utah region. hospitality management I learned recently of the National from San Francisco State Public Lands Day, celebrated annually University and the City College of San Francisco. He at public lands throughout the United is principal of Richard Harder States on a Saturday in late September. & Associates—Leadership This year’s public lands day is on Saturday, Development and Consulting September 30th—a signature event of Services and Lead Smart the National Environmental Education Training in St. George. His professional mission Foundation. as a consultant / educator The natural beauty of nature is is to assist leaders in their breathtaking, to say the least. The effectiveness at managing spectacular outdoor scenes of our great individuals, task and teams, earth—and particularly Southern while improving quality of life for themselves and their Utah—can render a person speechless. families. However, a small effort by many will result in more attractive and litter-free open public lands and recreation areas. The 2017 Public Lands Day is on Saturday, September 30, 2017. Consider visiting a favorite outdoor area individually, or with a group that day, and do whatever you can to beautify that natural setting. If your experience at the end of that day (or any outing day) is like mine, you will feel a heightened sense of appreciation for nature’s gifts to us.

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By Brandon Hansen, Cherry Creek Mortgage Welcome to a slight cool down. We are approaching fall—and this summer was a tough one! We love this seasonal transition. Football is here, the Senior Games roll in, and the St. George Marathon comes running into town—it’s a great time to be in Southern Utah! As everyone is getting physically active, it is also a great time to sharpen our pencils with our financial and mortgage planning. Interest rates are moving higher, and, with the demand, home prices continue to climb. So, if you are looking to buy a home, it’s most likely better to do it sooner than later. Also, if you need to refinance a home and consolidate debt or pay off credit cards, now is the time. As a senior mortgage banker and a registered investment advisor, I like to work with financial planners to strategize the best financial plan for you and your family when it comes to a mortgage. It’s always best to not overcomplicate things, when at all possible. In keeping things simple with regards to financial and mortgage planning, I suggest following these easy steps: 1. Secure a long-term mortgage on your home with the lowest rate possible—and watch your closing costs. 2. Build a 6 to 12 month savings cushion in case of emergency or change of job or economy. 3. Start putting away your IRA monies and/or max out your 401K plans, if they are available to you. 4. Pay off all commercial debt, when you are able. 5. After all debt is paid, and your retirement savings is increasing, then pay off the mortgage. Ric Edelman, a top-rated investment advisor, has a simple longterm plan. “The American Dream is not to own a home outright, but

it is to sustain a comfortable living for one’s entire life span.” In simple terms, if you die with a mortgage on the home—does it really matter? If there is a $50,000 or even a $100,000 mortgage on your home when you and your spouse pass, will it matter if the kids inherit a home and pay off a mortgage with the sale of the home? They will have less equity to split up among them, but you have also not had to try and pummel every dime you have with the goal of paying off a mortgage. We suggest you carry a long term mortgage, with low payments, perhaps for your entire life span. Borrowing money at 4% interest with the tax deduction of a mortgage would mean that, in net, you’re borrowing rate may be 3%. Most investment advisors should be able to do better than 3% with your money—and if they can’t, you need a new investment advisor. Growing funds outside the home allows you to liquify the funds if you need to, and, over time, should build faster than trying to work down a net 3% mortgage. I fully understand there is a peace of mind that comes with paying off a mortgage. But, you can get that same peace of mind knowing that you can have the cash, at any time, to pay off the mortgage. Same feeling. This principal applies with my senior clients as well. If you are over 62 and still making a mortgage payment—you can stop, if you choose. You can roll the conventional loan over to a reverse line of credit and not have to make any more mortgage payments—for life. Of course, you still have to pay your taxes and insurance on the home, but you save on the mortgage payment, for life. Keep things simple, and keep them smart.

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to decide on an offer, the days on market now show as more than three weeks, and buyers are going to start wondering what is wrong with the property. When the seller is told that there is nothing wrong with the property, it just had an offer fall out due About the Author to appraisal, that buyer is Jessica Elgin entered the real going to want to know what estate market in 2000 as an the appraised value is. You are investor. After teaching classes now at square one, and could to investors at a title company, have saved yourself three or she became a licensed agent and quickly obtained the more weeks by pricing your illusive Double Grand home right to begin with. Centurion Award for selling In a market like ours, over 170 homes in one year. pricing a home to generate She has been coaching and multiple offers ends up netting training agents for several years and has recently started the seller more money. I’ve had sellers utilizing her license to sell price their home just a few thousand homes again in the St. George under market value. Multiple offers came area. in within the first two days. When buyers were notified that they would need highest and best, they came back as much as $20,000 over asking price. This is a much better situation for anyone considering selling their home. By starting lower, they end up netting more than those that start high.

Dangers of Overpricing Your Home By Jessica Elgin, Realtor, WCR Network President Everyday, we hear about how great our market is. How homes are selling in days, with multiple offers, for more than asking price. With all these stories, it’s not hard to understand why so many homeowners are asking themselves if now is the right time to sell their home. It’s also not hard to understand why they feel like they can get a premium. While there is some truth to this, there are also dangers to overpricing your home. We must first realize that buyers today are more savvy than ever before. According to NAR, the average buyer spends 10 weeks on the internet looking for homes prior to making a decision. They know at what price homes should be, and when they decide to make an offer, they want a home that fits their needs and is priced well. They tend to skip over those that are priced too high, without even looking at them. They don’t even have the chance to fall in love with the home. And, if they do look a little closer and fall in love with an overpriced home, they assume the seller has it priced to make an offer. The offer they make is usually lower than market value, because they assume they will need negotiating room. This causes the home to sit on the market, waiting for someone that is looking for a deal. Unfortunately for the seller, buyers also are aware that homes are moving quickly. So once they see a home has been on the market for 30 days or more, they start questioning what is wrong with the property. We call this being stigmatized. At this point, they see an opportunity to get a deal. In their mind, if something is wrong, they figure the seller will be willing to take less money. This can still work out ok, but often it means taking less money than you would have if you were priced well to begin with. There’s another concern to overpricing your home: appraisal value. This affects the buyer that is getting a loan. If both the buyer and seller agree upon a price that is over appraised value, the bank will not issue a loan for the higher amount. There are 3 options at that point: one, the seller can reduce the price to the appraised value; two, the buyer can pay cash for the amount above the appraised value; or three, they can cancel the sale of the home. If they cancel the sale, this puts the seller in a precarious position. Most appraisers take 10-12 days to get out to the home in our market. By the time the seller is notified, decides not to lower the price, and the sale is cancelled; it’s probably been at least two weeks from acceptance of the offer. If it took the seller more than a week 84 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

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By Tim Anderson Much has been said about the new medical school in Southern Utah. It is, indeed, a very incredible addition—not only to the City of Ivins, where its campus is located, and not only to Southwestern Utah, but also to the State of Utah as a whole. This fifty million dollar campus, including 138,000 square feet of teaching, learning, and office space and three residence halls as well as surrounding land, is an additional campus of the eminent Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, which has been operating in Parker, Colorado for eleven years. It has already produced 700+ practicing physicians throughout the United States and for the US Military. The Utah campus is part of a very successful and prominent medical school. RVU’s first class in Southern Utah is comprised of 135 students from 24 states, with over 50% residents of the State of Utah. The principal feeder schools for this inaugural class are BYU, University of Utah and Southern Utah University. USU and Dixie also figure as significant suppliers of their graduates to RVU. The new dean is Dr. David Park, who oversees an elite graduate medical education faculty comprised of doctors of osteopathy (DOs), medical doctors (MDs) and PhDs. With the next class of another 135 students pending for next year, faculty hiring is still ongoing. Dr. Park, with his deep experience as an educator, is a great addition to the Southern Utah community as well. 86 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

In addition, an Executive Advisory Council (EAC) for the new Southern Utah campus has been formed. This group has been assigned various advisor responsibilities which include integration of the new medical school with medical education, healthcare, business and community service throughout the State of Utah. The members of this council include: Timothy B. Anderson, JD, EAC Chairman and managing attorney of the St. George office of Jones, Waldo, Holbrook & McDonough; R. Lane Beattie, CEO of the Salt Lake area Chamber of Commerce; Michael K. Young, President of Texas A&M University; Donna Milavetz, About the Author Tim Anderson has practiced MD, CEO of On Site Care Clinics, Inc.; Stan Albrecht, PhD, law in St. George for 40 former President of Utah State University; Derek Miller, CEO years. He is a senior partner of Utah World Trade Center; B. Grant Bishop, MD, practicing at Jones Waldo and managing dermatologist and former faculty member of University of Utah attorney for the St. George School of Medicine; Richard G. Whitehead, DDS, former Vice office of the firm. He is also chairperson of the Rocky President of Dixie College and Vice President at Southern Vista University College of Virginia University (including term as interim president); Eric Medicine Southern Utah Leavitt, CEO of The Leavitt Group, and Chairman of the Executive Advisory Council. Southern Utah University Board of Trustees; Mindy Benson, His areas of emphasis are MA, Vice President at Southern Utah University; and Warren A. healthcare law, international commercial law and Peterson, DO, dermatologist in Utah County. government relations, and all In addition to educating new physicians, it is also the mission matters that affect Southern of RVU to engage in community service with the objective of Utah. He can be reached at inspiring young people to look to science and medicine in their tbanderson@joneswaldo.com. educational pursuits and, ultimately, their career choices. This endeavor includes a “Young Doctors Program,” which will hopefully proliferate throughout the elementary schools, with other programs for the middle schools and high schools of Washington, Iron and Kane counties in the near future, and then throughout this state over the long term. If you get a chance, go to Ivins and see the new medical school, the site just below the Red Mountain. You will see how well the name fits the school. It is truly a Rocky Vista. But most of all, take your children and your grandchildren. Help them understand that it is now possible to attend college here in Southern Utah and someday become a physician.

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When money is taken from a Roth IRA at retirement, it’s potentially tax-free — and that includes your tax-deferred earnings. That’s different from a Traditional IRA, which is fully taxable at current tax rates when withdrawn. Traditional IRAs require you to begin taking minimum required distributions at age 70 ½ — whether or not you need the money. If you fail to take your distribution, you’ll face stiff penalties. In contrast, Roth IRA owners are not subject to mandatory withdrawals at age 70 ½. This means you can extend the tax advantages of your account longer than with a Traditional IRA. Which is Better? One rule of thumb suggests that if you think your tax rate today is higher than it will be in retirement, a Traditional IRA may make sense. Conversely, if your tax rate is lower than you think it will be in retirement, a Roth IRA may be the better choice—assuming you qualify for one. However, because everyone’s situation is different, be sure to consult with a financial representative or tax professional to carefully weigh all the factors and determine which IRA is best for you. This information is not considered legal or tax advice. Please consult your tax attorney. Article prepared by Northwestern Mutual with the cooperation of Todd Francis Johnson. Todd Francis Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Northwestern Mutual, the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and its subsidiaries. Todd Francis Johnson is based in St George, UT. To contact Todd Francis Johnson, please call (435) 628-8248, e-mail at todd.johnson@nm.com, or visit toddjohnson-nm.com.

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The Importance of Oral Hygiene in Children When making important decisions about your children’s health and well-being, don’t forget about their teeth and gums. Compared to kids with poor oral health, children who establish good oral hygiene habits at a young age are more likely to continue excellent brushing and flossing as adults, experience far fewer dental problems throughout life, maintain a positive self-image, and perform better in school. As a parent, you play a vital role in helping kids establish proper dental care and smiles that last a lifetime. Early dental care prevents dental diseases Developing good oral hygiene is also the first line of defense against many common dental issues, such as plaque, gum disease and cavities. Studies show that dental decay is the most common chronic childhood disease in the U.S., and left untreated, may lead to pain, infection, and premature tooth loss that can cause issues with speaking, eating and overall health. Teach children the importance of good oral hygiene The good news is that cavities are almost completely preventable with regular visits to the dentist and consistent dental care at home. Parents can help their children maintain healthy teeth and gums by encouraging the following habits: • Begin good oral health habits as soon as your baby’s teeth are visible. Start by using a washcloth to gently clean your children’s teeth and gums. • Teach your children to brush all surfaces of their teeth for two minutes, twice a day. Assist your children until they are able to brush by themselves. • Floss between your children’s teeth and along the gum line to remove trapped food and plaque that lead to gingivitis and decay. • Make oral hygiene fun by letting your children choose their kid-friendly toothbrush and toothpaste in their favorite color, character, or flavor. • Encourage your children to brush their teeth immediately after drinking juice or eating candy to prevent decay. 90 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

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• Avoid giving children too many sugary foods like fruit snacks and drinks such as juice and soda, especially between meals, which promote decay and cause damage to the enamel. • Increase water intake throughout the day to help neutralize the acids that cause cavities. Establish a healthy relationship with your child’s dentist Finally, one of the most important ways to maintain a healthy smile for your children is to schedule regular checkups with their dentist. Choose a dentist who understands the unique development of children’s smiles and focusses on dentistry for kids from infancy through adolescence. Following a thorough cleaning and evaluation, your child’s dentist can discuss proper cleaning techniques for keeping your kid’s teeth cavity-free, as well as answer any questions concerning your child’s overall oral health. Schedule your child’s dental visit today Have more questions about dental health for kids? At Johnson Pediatric Dentistry, our team has the experience and commitment to educate young patients and their parents on good oral hygiene. Keeping a mouth healthy requires regular attention. We focus on teaching our patients healthy habits for the other 363 days of the year we don’t get to see their smiling faces. Better habits. Regular checkups. Fewer cavities. Together, we can establish a firm foundation for a lifetime of good dental health.

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National Alliance on Mental Issues is a grassroots volunteer organization serving those living with mental illness and their families By Wayne and Pam Connors NAMI Utah-Southwest, here in Washington and Iron Counties, works hard to offer free education, support, and advocacy to those affected by mental illness, as well as the general public. We strive to erase stigma and raise awareness about mental illness through ongoing education efforts. Our desired outcomes are to help people living with mental illness live fulfilled and productive lives by directing them to the treatment and support they need, as well as strengthening the family support system. We do this by offering free evidence-based programs for those with mental illness and their families. The following classes and support groups are held in the community and conference rooms of the St. George Library (88 West 100 South): 1. Family-to-Family Class: For the family of those with mental illness. Provides support and helps increases their understanding of mental illness and how to maintain their well being as well as that of their loved one. The NAMI-trained volunteer teachers are family members who know what it is like to have a loved one struggling with a mental illness. Classes cover major mental illnesses and mood disorders, basics about the brain, problem solving skills, medication review, empathy and communication skills, self-care, recovery & rehabilitation, and advocacy. *Meets on Thursdays at 5:45 p.m. 2. Peer-to-Peer Class: Free 10-session educational program for adults with mental illness who are looking to better understand their condition and continue their journey toward recovery. Taught by a trained team of people who’ve been there, the program includes presentations, discussion, and interactive exercises. Everything is confidential, and NAMI never recommends a specific medical therapy or treatment approach. Classes cover biological brain disorders and the benefits and challenges of medication, major mental illness and mood disorders, understanding emotions, creating mindfulness in life, gaining insight from sharing challenges and successes of others, and suicide & prevention. The mission of Peerto-Peer is for participants to understand: “It’s not my fault; There is hope, recovery, and empowerment.” Meets on Thursdays at 5:45 p.m. 92 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

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3. Support Groups: Trained facilitators in Nami Utah-SW for 5 guide interested participants in a safe and years. Pam, BS, elementary teacher for 32 years, is phone confidential environment to share their mentor, coordinates teachers, stories, network, and realize they are not classes; Wayne, BS, MS, directs alone and that there is hope. There is a advocacy, trainings, updates Family-to-Family support group as well mental health education to as a Peer-to-Peer support/connection public via emails and meetings. Our daughter has BiPolar group. Family-to-Family Support meets mental health issues-so we the first Tuesday of the month at 5:45 know. p.m. Peer-to-Peer Connections meets on the first Thursday of the month at 5:45 p.m. 4. NAMI Club at Dixie State University: The onset of mental illness is generally around the ages of 17-29 years old, but can and does show up at any age. DSU is the perfect place to provide awareness, support and education to that high risk population. It is also a perfect place to support major academic BA, BS and MS degree participants. The Club is under the Sociology/Psychology Department, and provides awareness events of mental illness and suicide prevention. 5. Involvement with DSU Academics: As of September 2017, DSU will offer new BA and BS degrees in Applied Sociology as well as integrated studies, with emphasis on Sociology. Professor and Program Director Dr. Matthew Smith-Lahrman, Instructor Dr. Robert Oxley, and Assistant Professor Dr. Fanhao Nie, provide academic instruction, and students use that knowledge in “real life” as interns with community partners, including NAMI. This combination prepares students with necessary knowledge and skills that employers are seeking in a very competitive job market.

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Finding Health Through Family History By Charlene J. Paul

Most often, when people think of family history, or genealogy, visions of sorting through dusty, musty boxes of old, brittle, yellowing papers, or plodding through ancient graveyards come to mind. Many wonder what the benefits of searching out their ancestors could be beyond discovering the names of long-lost relatives or finding family stories. But have you ever considered that doing family research could be good for your health? Genetics are passed down through familial lines, and traits such as blue eyes, blonde hair, high cheek bones, and long legs run in families. But conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer also run in families. And since everyone’s family history differs from everyone else’s, it is important to find the clues about your risk for disease. Once you find out about your family history regarding disease, you will be better equipped to make the changes necessary to stay as healthy and fit as possible. While it is true that you can’t change your genes, it is also true that you can change your lifestyle. But where do you begin? How do you find out about deceased relatives? Do you really have to search through those antiquated papers and slog your way through old cemeteries? The answer is a resounding no! On September 15-16, the Dixie Center in St. George, Utah will host the Family Roots Expo, Connecting Families One Person at a Time. There will be Keynote speakers, youth classes, accredited genealogists, two concerts, and eighty classes to help you ferret out your family history. The Interactive Expo Hall will be alive with sights and sounds, including calf roping, cowboy poetry, scrapbooking, and family history through painting. The Pioneer Experience will show you how our pioneer ancestors lived, with exhibits showcasing candle making, panning for gold, rug weaving, blacksmithing, and mountain men. Native American dancers will be performing and sharing their native history throughout the day. On Friday evening, enjoy Chris Petersen’s A Salute to Our Veterans concert. His classic country sound is sure to delight. So, put on your boots and enjoy this evening of foot stomping country music. Before the Friday evening concert, there will be an auction with all proceeds going to the needs of our area veterans. Some of the items being auctioned are a $750 Living Will Package from Jensen Bayles Attorneys at Law; One Year Family 94 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

Pass from the Washington City Community Center; and two chances to secure $1000 worth of Cut and Wrapped Beef from Oak Rose Ranch. There will also be a silent auction. Saturday night, GENTRI will excite your senses with their signature sound described as “Cinematic Pop.” These three highly trained tenors with their rich, dynamic three-part harmonies will leave you wanting more.

Keynote speakers include, Merrill and Justin Osmond, Glen Rawson, John Bytheway, as well as Dallin A. Larsen, and Daniel Rona. Ticket prices are as follows: Adult Platinum 2-Day Pass: $69 • 80 Class Choices • 4 Keynote Speakers • Chris Petersen’s Salute to Our Veterans Concert on Friday night • GENTRI Concert on Saturday night • Preferred Concert Seating in the Center Rows Adult 2-Day Pass: $49 • 80 Class Choices • 4 Keynote Speakers Adult 1-Day Pass: $29 • 40 Class Choices • 2 Keynote Speakers Youth 1-Day Pass: Free • 4 Class Choices • 1 Keynote Speaker Concert Series • Chris Petersen Veterans Concert: $15.00 • GENTRI in Concert: $25.00 xpo Hall Experience: E FREE to the public

Finding your family roots and discovering what makes you tick will be fun and well worth the effort. You might even find out you have royal blood coursing through your veins. Come and join us at the Dixie Center on Friday and Saturday, September 15-16 for two days of exploration, discovery, and education. Whether you want to trace your family history back several generations, write stories that have been passed down through generations, or simply find out about your risk for disease, this year’s Family Roots Expo has everything you need. So, mark your calendars, save the dates, and we’ll see you there.

About the Author Charlene Paul is the owner of Proof It Up, a proofreading, copy editing, and freelance writing company. She lives in southern Nevada with her husband. She is the mother of six and grandmother of twelve. She enjoys reading, writing, singing, spending time with her family, and sharing family stories.

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Twelve Years Old and Pointing Her Toes! By NeVaeh Shepherd In every young ballet dancer’s life, they strive for the day they earn their ballet pointe shoes. The day they reach their first milestone, and all of the training and hard work finally About the Author pays off. For me, this was one of the most memorable days NeVaeh is a fun-spirited 12 year old who loves of my ballet experience so far. I joined Diamond Talent the performing arts. She Productions at the age of 7 and began training in a precurrently trains at Diamond pointe class under the instruction of Brian and Melinda Talent Productions to gain Larson at 9 years old. Training included many tears (of joy) professional technique in ballet, pointe, contemporary, and hard work to build strength, improve my ankles and jazz, tap, hip-hop, musical center work in order to be able to support myself dancing theater, voice and is part of up on my toes while balancing on the platform of a ballet the production’s Performing Company where she can be pointe shoe. I dreamed of the day I could put my brandseen performing on stages new pointe shoes on and dance around the stage. To be around St. George, Utah. She able to dance like one of my favorite role models Misty has goals set to soon attend summer intensive trainings Copeland, at American Ballet Theatre in New York City. at Julliard and American After two long years of training, that day had finally Ballet Theatre in New come and the anticipation was over. Two weeks before my York City. Follow NeVaeh’s twelfth birthday, my ballet teacher announced that I was journey through performing arts at Facebook.com/ ready for my pointe shoes and sent me to Provo, Utah to nevaehsjourney be fitted for my first pair. The minute I put my foot into that pale pink pointe shoe I knew I was ready to fly. I went up on my toes and I felt like I was taller than the clouds in the sky. I had them, I finally had my pointe shoes and I was in love with them! It felt so good to go into ballet class and try out my brand-new pointe shoes. But, if only I had known that was where the hard work really began. I currently train for 14-20 hours per-week in the dance studio, which means I must leave school and go directly to dance class. Being a ballet dancer takes a lot of dedication, passion and commitment. While my school friends are hanging out or going to the movies, I am at my dance studio training to reach my goals. You may say I do not have a normal life, but I feel honored to have this opportunity, and be able to do something I love every day! What makes all that training worth it in the end is when the curtain opens and I can take a step onto that stage. During performances is where I get to show the audience what I have learned and my abilities as a dancer. I currently perform in about three shows a year, and have had ballet dance roles including Clara, Arabian and Snowflake from scenes of the Nutcracker during the annual Diamond Talent Christmas Show. I hope to soon attend summer dance intensive trainings throughout the United States including the Juilliard School or the American Ballet Theater in New York City. I thrive everyday knowing that if I keep my hard work going I will get there someday. I know that if I try hard, I will achieve my goals and become a graceful dancer. A Special thank you to my sponsors - Camping World & Diamond Talent Productions. 96 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

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Doggy Dental Disease By Dr. Jace King, DVM How many times has your cute little furry animal jumped on your lap to lick your face and the smell of their breath almost knocks you off your chair? Most likely, they are experiencing some sort of dental or periodontal disease. In a study in which more than 2.1 million dogs and 450,000 cats were evaluated by veterinary professionals, about 70% of dogs from 3 to 10 years old and 60% of cats from 3 to 10 years old were found to have dental tartar or calculus. Based on these findings and other similar studies, it is evident that there is a large population of pets with dental disease not recognized by their owners. Dental care should begin when a pet is very young so they can become familiar with mouth handling and plaque control. Owners have the important role of carrying out the day-to-day dental care, including regular brushing or wiping of the teeth and providing plaque and tartar control benefits through their choices of treats and food. A comprehensive approach to a pet’s oral health includes both professional and home care segments. The veterinarian is key to establishing an oral health program that includes professional care,

such as examination and assessment of the teeth, tongue, and gingiva; dental scaling and treatment of disease. Owners need to understand that dental health is important, not only for the well-being of the oral cavity, but also for the pet’s whole body. Plaque initiates gingivitis, and is often the initiating source of bad breath. Plaque is also the foundation for tartar formation. Tartar and plaque accumulation produce mechanical irritation, increased colonization of bacteria, and progression of gingivitis, eventually leading to periodontitis. Advancing disease leads to gum regression, root exposure, and destruction of supportive connective tissue, causing mobile teeth and tooth loss. In some instances, severe disease may even lead to health conditions in other parts of the body, including the heart and kidneys. Tartar will need to be removed though a professional dental cleaning with the patient under anesthesia. However, the rate of tartar and plaque formation can be reduced through home care that includes regular brushing and the feeding of a food that provides mechanical reduction of tartar. So, take a moment and examine your little friend’s mouth to see if they need some oral attention!

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More Than Just Fundraisers, We Are The Hand-Raisers By Rebekah Pectol

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You’ve seen our fundraising events around town, passed by someone wearing the classic Aaron and his family! white LIVE UNITED t-shirt, and most likely heard your employer talking about the United Way movement. A movement to help our neighbors in need and to create long lasting change in our community. And, as the fall months approach, we start to hear the buzz of the United Way Dixie campaign—an employee giving program that provides an opportunity to contribute through payroll deductions or one-time gifts towards local non-profit partners and community programs through donations, volunteering and community impact initiatives. But, what does that mean? Where does my contribution go? United Way Dixie fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in Washington County. We asses our community’s most critical issues and gather every dollar we can to address them. But, we are more than just fundraisers, we are HAND-RAISERS! We UNITE together to take on the impossible and become the game-changers. United, we fight alongside The Learning Center for Families, Big Brothers Big Sisters, KidSpace After School About the Author Program and The Washington County School District to help children succeed in earlier childhood development, A self-described “huge literacy, peer mentoring and after school programs. United, we fight alongside SwitchPoint Community Resource humanitarian,” Rebekah’s Center, the Community Soup Kitchen and Habitat for Humanity to provide basic human needs, financial stability, motivation for volunteerism is personal, based largely to build a strong community and to put an end to homelessness. United, we fight alongside the Doctors Volunteer on childhood memories of Clinic, the DOVE Center and The Family Support Center to provide access to healthcare and ensure children and watching her own mother families are safe, strong and healthy. spend countless hours helping When we forge partnerships, and inspire individuals to join the fight against Washington County’s most vital people in need—even when needs, our FIGHT will soon turn into a WIN. Wins like Aaron, an unemployed single father with nowhere to turn, their family was also in need. After spending 3 years serving who enrolled in a DXATC college program and found his dream job with the help of SwitchPoint CRC. Wins like in AmeriCorps and working JJ, a 13-yr. old boy whose family did not have health insurance, who found the care he needed through the Doctors as a community advocate in Volunteer Clinic. Wins like Monica, who survived domestic violence and found safety through the Erin Kimball St. George for 8 years, Pectol Memorial Foundation. Win’s like Jeremiah, a 3rd grader at Sandstone Elementary who receives homework assistance found United Way Dixie. As through the KidSpace After School Program and has dreams of being a doctor. the administrator for the last 5 years, Pectol oversees the But why me? It’s natural for you to ask why should you donate your time or money to the United Way fundraising and distribution Dixie. Your passion, expertise and resources—even a small amount, will help our FIGHT for programs in of funds to 17 local nonprofit Washington County turn into agencies including Big WINS. So, raise your hand if United Way funds helped Brothers Big Sisters of Utah, you’re ready to become a gameDoctor’s Volunteer Clinic of Monica become a survivor! St. George, Erin Kimball changer and support the United Foundation, Learning Center Way Employee Giving Campaign for Families and more. at your company or employer this fall. Find out what you fight for, donate online, or become a volunteer today. Rest assured that 100% of your contribution stays right here in Washington County and goes directly to community programs working towards income, health and education. Join the fight and help us celebrate the WINS. Ask your employer about ways to support United Way Dixie or visit www.unitedwaydixie.org. Is your company interested in joining the movement and running an Employee Giving Campaign? Contact United Way Dixie today at 435-674-5939 or info@ unitedwaydixie.org.

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I am by no means an expert when it comes to gardening, but the process by which a garden grows can be very instructive as we apply it to our relationships. I figure if Mary knows how to answer the question, “How does your garden grow?” then we should also know how to answer the question, “How do your relationships grow?” There are a few key elements when it comes to gardening. While this explanation may seem simplistic, I think it illustrates a true principle. First, we need to prepare the soil. Next, we plant seeds. We then nurture those seeds by providing the appropriate nutrients and by removing anything that is potentially harmful to the plant (i.e, weeds). After patience and hard work, we then enjoy the fruits of our labors. Now, think of a current relationship you would like to strengthen. This pattern applies to dating relationships, marital relationships, familial relationships including the parent-child relationship, or other relationships you might be engaged in. The first step to strengthen that relationship you are thinking of is to prepare the soil. You might think it is a little late to prepare the soil if you are already in the relationship, but it is never too late to get the soil prepared and it’s not something that is only supposed to be done once. Each year in our garden we bring fertilizer in and work those nutrients into our soil. One of the best ways to prepare the soil in a relationship is to focus on strengthening the friendship aspect of the relationship. Many couples I see are frustrated because they don’t feel they enjoy the friendship they experienced during courtship. They have “fallen out of love.” The good news is that you can choose to fall back in love by doing the same things that were done in courtship – focusing primarily on the friendship. Think about things friends do and things friends don’t do, and then follow that pattern. Friends do fun things together. They don’t talk behind each other’s backs, nor do they put each other down. They build each other up and give compliments. They are there for each other when one is having a difficult time. They share good news with each other. They keep in contact with each other – whether thorough phone, text, or Facebook – they are involved in each other’s lives. Once the soil is prepared, it is time to plant. We plant relationships by investing in them – by giving them a chance to grow. We can’t

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expect fruit if we don’t plant. One of the best ways to “plant seeds” is to spend time developing the relationship. There really can be no alternatives to time. Relationships, like gardens, take time! Now that the seeds are planted, we must give ongoing care which consists of nurturing the relationship and identifying and removing the weeds – About the Author or the toxic aspects of our relationships. Chad Olson, LMFT, is Those that have gardened know that it the Clinical Director of is not enough to just water once and call the St. George Center for it good. And we can’t rely on the rain Couples & Families, to take care of the watering – especially www.stgeorgefamilies.com. here in Southern Utah or the plants will die. We water our relationships by consistently caring for the other person. We can show that genuine concern by asking what is going in their lives and giving our full attention to that person while they are talking. You can show that you really care and were paying attention by following up through asking how certain events in their lives turned out. We then need to identify and pull the weeds out of our relationships. In the gardening world – so far as I know – weeds do not just go away by themselves. It takes some work to get rid of the weeds, but there is also something very satisfying about looking at a garden free of weeds. There are lots of weeds that exist in relationships: selfishness, poor communication, mistrust, parenting struggles, money issues, etc. Sometimes individuals get stuck and are not sure how to remove those weeds from their relationships. There are people in the community – whether neighbors, ecclesiastical leaders, or professionals – who are willing to help. Weeds, if left unattended, can choke the plants and prevent growth. It is worth the investment to pull the weeds out to enjoy the fruits of the relationship. After we have prepared the soil, planted, nurtured and weeded our garden, we are ready to enjoy the produce. For some reason, the vegetables/fruit seem to taste better from our own garden than if purchased from a store simply because there was personal investment in the product. The feelings of closeness and happiness in relationships are the fruits we enjoy. Lastly, don’t forget to enjoy the process of cultivating relationships. Take joy in the little successes – the sprouts, the blossoms, a newly weeded garden and enjoying the end product. Relationships can be the most satisfying and joyous experiences that anyone can have during this life – it is worth the effort!

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By Jack W. Rolfe Vocabulary.com Dictionary states the following, “As a noun, harvest means the time of year when crops are ripe and ready to be gathered. The picked crop is also called a harvest: a bumper crop is a plentiful harvest, and a poor harvest is when things didn’t grow as well as expected. As a verb, to harvest something is to gather, trap, or cull it.” As we enter into the fall season, one’s mind can often be turned to reflection of the harvest. With my wife, Lexie, I recently traveled to Southern Idaho. We were joined by our youngest daughter, Kayla, her husband, Ben, and their little girl, Ellie. Lexie and I both grew up in this part of the country in farming communities. While visiting our former stomping grounds we thought of the fall potato harvest, which was an annual ritual. It was hard labor, but worth the lessons learned, friendships made, crops gathered, and money earned. It was not the potato harvest that was bringing us back to our roots, though. We were there to celebrate the college graduation of Kayla from BYU-Idaho. She was receiving a bachelor’s degree in marriage and family studies. The last year-and-a-half of coursework had been completed online so she could remain home to raise her new baby. During the graduation ceremony, my mind shifted focus to another kind of harvest. As a family, we were reaping the harvest of raising Kayla, supporting her through college, getting married, and all aspects of her life. She was reaping the harvest of putting in the many hours of classes, homework and tests. Her husband, Ben, was reaping the harvest of supporting his wife and preparing to finish his own college degree. I experienced emotions of pride, gratification and accomplishment—and will admit that a few tears were shed. This harvest was due to many seeds being planted and cultivated over the years. A bumper crop does not come without effort, focus and dedication! What are you currently planting? Is there a personal goal you are working on? Maybe you are assisting a family member, friend, or associate in attaining their goals? Possibly someone

“Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.” ~ Og Mandino

is helping you plant? Whatever it may be, remember to take all of the necessary steps and do not attempt to cut corners—you do not want a poor harvest. Stay true to your methods, pray for guidance, and stick to your core values. The end results will be much better, and you will be able to rejoice in the end. Take some time in the very near future to ponder where you are headed, where you want to be, and who you want to become. Make sure your course is set in the right direction. What do you want your harvest to be? 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.

“It is only the farmer who faithfully plants seeds in the spring, who reaps a harvest in the autumn.” ~ B. C. Forbes

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Educating the Whole Person This article is co-authored by Niki Hancock and Jodi Jensen. They are passionate advocates for creating educational opportunities in our community and presently serve the students at St. George Academy. Jodi is the Director of Student Services and Niki is the Director of Community Outreach. We see research all the time touting “discoveries” that suggest the power of the mind-body connection in producing incredible results of memory retention, physical strength and healing, creative expression, and feats that seem almost super human. This raises a common sense question. Who ever decided that the mind and body are separate from one another, rather than the integrated functioning of any human being? Neuroscientist Dr. Donald O. Hebb famously coined the phrase, “Neurons that fire together wire together” in explanation of the fact that every thing we experience, every thought, physical sensation, and emotion, are the result of thousands of neurons being triggered and firing at the same time. Neural connections are strengthened as they experience repetition of stimulus; hence the environment and our interactions play a vital role in the way our brains are shaped through our neural connections. As these patterns emerge in our lives, we build neural networks of memory, physical ability, habit, attitudes, and reactions that create the way we function within the world around us. When our neural networks become conditioned within a positive and enriching environment we feel emotions of satisfaction, happiness, and connectedness. Schools should become more 102 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

conscientious in designing experiences for their students that address more than classroom content. The goal should be much broader than raising the level of intellect, it should inspire the higher functioning of the individual student as a whole. Parents have the opportunity to contribute to their student’s success by remembering that everything that happens outside the classroom can have an effect on their student’s experience in the classroom. Dr. Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs illustrates the foundation we all require for higher functioning and optimization of our potential.

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of Pediatrics recommends that children 6-12 get between 9-12 hours of sleep every night, and those aged 13-18 need between 8-10 hours of sleep per night for optimal health. • Balanced Diet - Good nutrition affects every aspect of our physical health. Making sure your kids have a well-rounded diet low in sugar and high in vegetables and fruits contributes to overall health. Staying hydrated throughout the day is also a crucial part of proper body function.

All things grow best with love. Developmental Psychologist Dr. Urie Bronfrenbrenner said it well, “Every child needs at least one adult who is irrationally crazy about him or her.” Send your kids out the door knowing they are accepted for who they authentically are at home. Be there for them when they need to talk about what is happening at school.

• Maintaining Congruent Expectations Between Home and School - Know the rules

and requirements of your student’s teacher(s) and make sure your student understands what you expect of them in meeting them. Congruency will minimize stress for your student. Set realistic goals together as a team and check in on their homework and assignments and see if there are areas where they may need help. • Praising Effort Not Just Results - Learning to try again when we fail and to maintain optimism in the face of discouragement is one of the most valuable lessons our students can learn. Emphasize the value of learning from mistakes. Remember “normal” is a bell curve and that it is natural for students to wax and wane in enthusiasm and to get frustrated and discouraged at times. If we only praise them when they do well, we set them up for feelings of failure if they aren’t perfect. • PLAY! There is an intellectual intensity in class that needs to balance with fun and play. Encourage your students to get out and be physically active to balance out. Having fun and gooﬁng around together is one of the best ways for all of you to unwind and enjoy your relationships. Celebrate your student’s successes with fun playful experiences, not just prizes or gifts. Dr. Jean Piaget, child development pioneer, said, “The principle goal of education in the schools should be creating men and women who are capable of doing new things, not simply repeating what other generations have done.” Approaching the student as a complete individual, helping them achieve balance and teaching them building blocks of friendship, community responsibility, and personal fulfillment will advance their motivation and willingness to learn. It will teach them to dare to be ambitious in their lifelong pursuits because education becomes a positive rewarding experience in and of itself, not merely something to suffer through and get over with. The desire for learning and growth is then neurologically wired into self-perpetuating feelings of competence and happiness. St. George Health & Wellness Magazine | September/October 2017 103

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Get

Outside, By David Nutter

Trying to pry kids away from the computer or PDA game to go outside and enjoy themselves seems counterintuitive. Especially if you grew up in an era where working and playing outdoors were things you looked forward to. It wasn’t that long ago, it seems, that my kids were listening to a song on Sesame Street that started with “It’s a rainy day, it’s raining outside and I can’t go out and play …” Beyond organized sports, many youth and adults today are removed from the outdoors and don’t enjoy the benefits of being closer to nature. As a therapist, I often encourage clients with anxiety and depression to make extra efforts to hike, bike or walk through natural environments. There are several benefits for each person spending time in nature. Physical activity, especially in the natural environment, is one of the ways which your body generates and processes vitamin D. Your skin relies on activation from the UV rays of the sun, your skin then activates a type of cholesterol which then gets transported to your liver and kidneys. Stay with me… that’s the end of the physiology brief. Mental health can be improved by returning frequently and regularly to more rural settings. In a recent Stanford University study, participants had brain scans before and after walking in both natural and urban routes. Researchers found that those people walking in a more natural environment were able to reduce rumination, the thought processes which concentrate in a virtual merry-go-round of concerns and worries. In contrast, those exposed to traffic, construction and other noise pollution in the urban environment experienced no relief from rumination. The natural environment which includes trees, plants, water and exposed soil provides a natural association for the primal brain. In psychoevolutionary theory, nature reminds us of positive sources for food and water, recognizable to the body and mind as opposed to synthetic packaging of food and hydration. Recent research indicates that a bacterium in soil assists in the release of serotonin, producing a calming property in our brain. When listening to clients express their stories, often descriptions of tactile sensation are brought forward and not simply from touch. There is a world outside where each of the senses experience weather, and smooth, rough and sticky surfaces, with soft and louder

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sounds, sweet and sour tastes, the smell of smoke and soil after the rain and other stimuli that often binds with memory. Gregory Bateson, an anthropologist-turned-social-scientist (and so much more), emphasized the benefit of understanding how nature produces individual elements as well as systems to discover and research. His efforts caused readers to consider and follow a course of curiosity which heavily depended on the natural environment around us. In our modern world, and in our modern families, we are consistently tempted to become more efficient and more effective. Social media and news sources repeatedly encourage competition in a variety of forms. Henry David Thoreau might well have been a psychotherapist, with two of my favorite quotes attributed to him. The first is, “All good things are wild and free.” Of course, we see wild and freeliving things in nature. The second is something I remind clients, and am often reminded by them. Thoreau’s words: “The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.” Consider how much the sound of water and a smooth or difficult path does to soothe your mood and your mind. Remember the kiss of the sun on your skin at the ocean’s edge or in the mountains or in a pasture. Remind yourself how good it felt to run and climb and stare into the clouds as they roll by. Allow the outside to come in and replenish you. Get outside, in! About the Author David Nutter is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. His career experience includes military service, management and executive positions and international business consulting. He received his undergraduate degree from BYU and his Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northcentral University, a COAMFTE approved program. David was inducted into two honor societies for academic and clinical excellence and is enrolled in NCU’s PhD/MFT program. During his Master’s program he was mentored by Steve Allred, with a broad range of client ages and issues. He served as the SGPD Chaplain (board certified) to reduce the impact to personnel and citizens from significant trauma experiences. He is adjunct faculty at DSU. He has lived in every U.S. time zone and abroad, and appreciates diversity. David is married to his “girlfriend” Diane. Together, they call their 7 children, their spouses/partners and 5 grandchildren their immediate family.

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Coaching is a discipline that has developed over the last twenty years, with more and more people becoming interested in either becoming a coach or receiving coaching services. Here are a few helpful tips as you consider health coaching: #1: Are all coaches the same? No. Coaching is not regulated in most states. This means that a coach is not required to follow a code of ethics or receive training to become a coach. I recommend you choose a coach that has received specific training in coaching or is a licensed counselor who has received additional training in coaching. If you use a licensed counselor who is also a coach, the coaching will fall under their license and the rules, laws and regulations will cover the coaching. In short, some coaches have a lot more experience and training to be able to meet your needs. #2: Is coaching the same as counseling? No. Coaching can be similar to counseling; however, coaching cannot address a diagnosable condition like depression, anxiety, or trauma. If someone is seeking services for a diagnosable condition, they should use a licensed professional. Coaching is generally used for those who want to improve or progress in an area rather than address a major dysfunction. Both have been shown to be effective in helping people change or improve. #3: What types of areas do health and wellness coaches address? In general, health and wellness coaches assist people in becoming well in all areas of their life. Some may focus specifically on nutrition, weight management, chronic illness management or training (e.g., getting ready for a race or competition). Coaching in general tends to focus on areas like life balance, career exploration, personal development, and finding more life enjoyment. A good health and wellness coach will address mind, body, spirit, relationships and life balance in order to achieve higher levels of wellness.

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Jared DuPree is the founder and a coach at WholeFIT. WholeFIT offers coaching services, corporate wellness and coach training to those that want to become a coach. He has been coaching for 20 years.

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#4: Do I need a health and wellness coach? Maybe. I think a lot of us can find great information ourselves and get on track through the help of family, friends and other professionals. However, a coach can be a great support to provide specific guidance and accountability as you seek to improve. Coaching, in my opinion, is never a need; it is more like an extra bonus or push. If we could use that extra support, a great health and wellness coach can help you get there. WholeFIT is a local coaching company that provides coaching face-to-face and online throughout the world. We have PhD and master-level coaches who have helped thousands of people. With locations in California, Texas, Utah, Arizona, Florida and Delaware, and the ability to engage in online coaching through HIPAA compliant software, we are able to help anyone, anywhere. We also provide coaching services for small businesses and their employees in order to improve health and wellness at the workplace. To learn more, visit our website at www.wholefitwellness.com.

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Fitness, Personal Training, and Group Exercise Available at the Washington City Community Center By Kole Staheli, Washington City Fitness/Recreation Manager

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An incredible feature offered at the Washington City Community Center includes a state of the art fitness facility. A 1,750 square aerobics room facilitates YOGA, TRX, SPINNING, FLEX, SHRED, METABOLIC WORKOUT, HIIT, POWER X, ZUMBA, PERFECT POSTURE, SENIOR FIT, AQUA CARDIO, and other group exercise classes on a daily basis. Trained and certified fitness instructors are eager to provide instruction for all ability groups while focusing on safety and customer service. In addition to the aerobics room, a large inventory of cardiovascular and weight training equipment is available to individuals attending the facility. Furthermore, an indoor track provides the perfect venue for walking and running enthusiasts year round. Personal Fitness Training, conducted by certified Personal Fitness Trainers, is available to those who desire this service. For more information call (435) 656-6360 or email Kole Staheli, Fitness/ Recreation Manager at kstaheli@washingtoncity.org.

Group exercise classes are a fun way to meet friends, reach fitness goals, and have an hour of true fitness fun. Find out more about the instructors, fitness staff, or about the classes by visiting TheWccc.org.

Personal Training

We all know exercise is important, but EXERCISE IS HARD! When you are unsure of where to start or have obstacles to overcome, let one of our Personal Trainers guide you to a pathway of success. Your trainer will work with you one-on-one to tailor a fitness program to match your individual needs. Trainers set each client up to succeed and provide the motivation to keep them on track. If you’ve never experienced the benefits of a personal trainer, now is the time! With reasonable rates and flexible hours you can’t afford to waste another workout. For details call (435) 656-6360 or visit TheWccc.org.

About the Author

Kole was born and raised in Washington City. Kole has an Associate of Art’s Degree from Dixie College, and a Bachelor of Art’s Degree from Regents College in Secondary Education. Kole served fulltime in the National Guard for 20 years and is now retired from the United State Army. Kole has worked for Washington City for the past 9 years. Kole is the Chair of the City’s Health & Wellness Council and is a member of the Youth Services Committee. He is passionate about sports, recreation, and fitness. Kole is Married to Suzy Farmer and they reside in Little Valley. He has 5 children and 6 grand children.

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By Southwest Healing and Wellness Many months after surgery, she found herself craving oxycodone. She spent hours each day thinking about how she could get more. She had tried to cut back because of the damage it was causing her family, but the cravings just got worse. She was on the verge of losing her job, her marriage, and her life. Each time she tried quitting, her anxiety and depression went through the roof; she couldnâ€™t sleep, and she became incredibly nauseous. Despair overwhelmed her, and she considered taking her own life to escape her new reality. She, like many others, had unwittingly become addicted to drugs in the form of prescription opiates. In the United States, over 650,000 opioid prescriptions are dispensed daily, and as many as 91 people die each day from an opioid overdose. While this epidemic is reaching across the globe, it also hits close to home. Utah currently ranks 7th in the nation for drug overdoses; the majority of which are opioid related, with oxycodone being the highest. Within the state of Utah, opioid overdoses have now surpassed deaths due to firearms, falls, and motor vehicle accidents. In the last 5 years, Utah has experienced a 400% increase in death from opioid misuse. Tragically, 1 out of every 10 people with opioid use disorder also have a history of attempted suicide. If you or a loved one are currently suffering from problems related to opiate use, seek help immediately. Effective treatment options are available which can treat chronic pain, addiction, and mental health related challenges in a caring and integrative way. (Sources: American Psychiatric Association; CDC.gov; Health.Utah.gov)

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September 4-9 DOC UTAH Dixie State University welcomes you to the 2017 DOCUTAH International Film Festival, where you will find inspiring and entertaining documentaries shown among the magnificent red cliffs of Southern Utah. Independent documentary films inspire audiences by providing a global connection to the universal human experience. DOCUTAH brings together independent filmmakers, aspiring film students, citizens of the world and the Southern Utah community in an educational setting on the campus of Dixie State University. Join us for the 2017 DOCUTAH International Documentary Film Festival. Admission: $10. 68 E Tabernacle - St. George. Contact DOC UTAH. 435-652-7574. tuckett@dixie.edu. September 5-7 FOREVER “B” Local woman’s true story comes to DOCUTAH! Forever ‘B’ is a feature length documentary about the stranger-than-fiction story of the Broberg’s; a church-going Idaho family that fell under the spell of a sociopathic neighbor who would stop at nothing to be with their twelve-year-old daughter. The documentary chronicles the events surrounding the double abduction of Jan Broberg in the 1970’s and tells the story of one family’s struggle with desire, deceit, faith and forgiveness. The Broberg’s troubling admissions reveal epic failures and untold personal dramas that point to the biggest tragedy of all – that these crimes could have been prevented. Directed by Skye Borgman and produced by Stephanie Tobey, Forever ‘B’ is a cautionary tale in the extreme spanning 3 decades and culminating when Jan and the perpetrator collide at Dixie State College! This terrifying and thought provoking film will be screening twice during the DOCUTAH Film Festival: Tuesday 9/5, Eccles Main Stage at 4:20; Thursday 9/7, Concert Hall at 7:15. Jan Broberg and her parents are St. George residents and will attend the screenings with a Q&A to follow. To learn more about the film, please visit the website at www.foreverbdoc.com.

September 8-9 IVINS CITY HERITAGE DAYS Come Celebrate Ivins Heritage! Friday there will be vendors, and a movie in the park. Saturday there will be a Flag raising ceremony, Parade, vendors and entertainment, Children’s games and a Soap Box Derby. This will all take place at Ivins City Park Main Street and 100 North. Admission: Free. 55 North Main - Ivins. Contact Jennifer Chapman, 435-634-0689, jchapman@ivins.com.

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September 15 FAMILY ROOTS EXPO Join us September 15-16, 2017 for a celebration of family & family history at the Dixie Convention Center. Enjoy two days of education and interactive experiences that will connect your family for generations. • 75+ Classes on Family History and Strengthening Your Family • 5 Keynote Speakers - John Bytheway, Justin & Merrill Osmond, Linda & Richard Eyre, Glenn Rawson • Live Concerts: GENTRI - The Gentlemen Trio AND Chris Petersen Country - Tribute to Veteran’s Concert • FREE Youth Event (ages 12-18) * FREE Expo Hall Experience open to the public • Don’t miss our free Family Reunion Giveaway. Admission: $49 for 2-Day Pass (includes 5 Keynotes & 75 class choices)- Expo Hall is Free to the public (Pass holders receive special privileges in Expo Hall) - Free Youth Event on Saturday for ages 12-18 years. 1835 Convention Center Dr, St. George, UT 84790 - St. George. Contact Amy English 435-668-3086, familyrootsexpo@infowest.com.

September 16 2017 HURRICANE HALF MARATHON & 5K Sweeping 360 degree views of the splendors of Southern Utah can be viewed as runners run through the beautiful red rocks of the Sand Hollow Resort golf course and around the stunning Sand Hollow Reservoir. The majestic Pine Valley mountains and the towering cliffs of Zion National Park provide the perfect back drop to this Fall half-marathon. Come to run, stay to play in stunning Southern Utah. Register NOW for the reinvented Hurricane Half Marathon! Admission: $30-$55. Sand Hollow Resort - 5625 W Clubhouse Dr. – Hurricane. September 29-30 ZION CANYON MUSIC FESTIVAL The Zion Canyon Music Festival is always planned on the last weekend of September and is a 2 day event. Be sure to attend both days of of music, food, arts, crafts… and fun! Held on the ball field in the Springdale Town Park, those who attend the event may easily browse through a variety of original art, handmade musical instruments and fine craft vendors as well as several local restaurant booths. Solar PanelsThe Zion Canyon Music Festival is a “Leave No Trace” festival and promotes Springdale’s solar power projects and the development of renewable energy resources in Southern Utah. Tips & Suggestions: • Bring a blanket or lawn chairs for your comfort during the performances. • Please bring a reusable water bottle. Water stations will be available throughout the day. Check out the vendor page to see what else will be on site. • It can be hot during the day, and cool at night. Wear clothing to accommodate both conditions. Admission: $15 per person over 21 per day, free under 21. O.C. Tanner Ampitheatre - 350 W. Lion Boulevard - Springdale.