St. George Health & Wellness January February 2015

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Wellness 11 Making Positive Changes 12

New Year’s Resolutions

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Cyclocross: Try Something New This Winter 110

14 Winter Mountain Biking Tips 15 Setting Realistic Expectations 16 Salutogenesis 18 Show Up For Yourself in 2015

A Guide to Gaining Advocates during Weight Loss 20 New Year, New You

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Exercise: It’s About Sanity, Not Vanity 24

Health Healthcare in America – Part I: A new way of thinking 30

Mind/Body The Power of Thought

Try PT First

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You Reap What You Sow?

Financial

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The Preventive Care Benefit

Forgiveness – A Key to Happiness

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Hormones, Health & Happiness

A New Year’s Conversation with Chef Greg 32 Recipe: Winter Chicken Salad

Your Bladder Matters

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A Chef ’s Secret to Great Food – Keep it Real 45

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Estate Planning for Blended Families

Family Heartbreak and Heroes: The Wake of Money’s Mistake

Dr. Scott Newbold on Immunizations

Nutrition

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Coping with Caregiver Costs

How the 12-Step Program can help with your New Year’s Resolutions!

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Health and Wellness on the High Seas 84 What Type Are You

On The Cover: Spinning at Summit Athletic Club.

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Believe for Britton

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What’s that smell......Fido?

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The Game of Life – Away from the Sidelines

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Harvard Grant Study: The Secret to living a Happy Life

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Financial

Fitness Senior Scene: Sand Hollow Aquatic Center 34

Maintaining Financial Health with Mortgages 72

Student-Athlete Profile: DSU’s Yuto Kata 36

From Resolution to Reality Keeper of the Caves

Girls on the Run Races to Southern Utah 38

What if the “Top Dog ” has No Leadership Skills? 78

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Teamwork and Community Treasures of the heART Fire & Ice Gala

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St. George Health & Wellness 2014 Year in Review Awards Calendar of Events

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s ghw | fWr Eo LmL tNhEeS eSd i to r Happy New Year!

What is it about hanging that new calendar that stirs up our natural curiosity about how our next year will unfold? Even if we’re thinking “it’s just another day, another year...” my guess is that we still anticipate what the new year will bring, knowing there are endless opportunities for growth, friends to be made and challenges we will be called to face.

Life will continue to unfold for us as it always has, bringing opportunities to take charge of our own wellbeing and to accept circumstances out of our control. We will continue to try to make sense of it, beaming with pride one day, failing miserably the next. That variety truly is the spice of life!

What if instead of looking at our mistakes as blemishes on our good track record, we approached mistakes as evidence that we are alive – really living? What if we became a little less afraid of making mistakes and just did what we love for the sake of doing what we love?

Author Neil Gaiman shared a piece of wisdom for the new year that resonated strongly with me. . .

I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes.

Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re doing things you’ve never done before, and more importantly, you’re doing something.

So that’s my wish for you, and all of us, and my wish for myself. Make new mistakes. Make glorious, amazing mistakes. Make mistakes nobody’s ever made before. Don’t freeze, don’t stop, don’t worry that it isn’t good enough, or it isn’t perfect, whatever it is: art, or love, or work or family or life.

Whatever it is you’re scared of doing, do it.

Make your mistakes, next year and forever.

What will you bring into your new year?

My wish is that whatever your year looks like, you get out there and live it. Make a fool of yourself for something you love and always be kind. Accept those things that are out of your control and cultivate excellence in those things within your control. Take the steps toward creating healthier habits because you can and it feels great!

All of us at St. George Health & Wellness magazine extend a very Happy New Year wish to all of you. Our new year edition of the magazine features a special focus on wellness, with a few of my top story picks that offer a variety of ways we can focus on our own wellness this year. From nutrition and fitness to new healthcare approaches and emotional health, this section brings stories to educate and empower, inspire and comfort. Enjoy this issue, and enjoy your new year.

Cheers!

Alesha Sevy Kelley Editor

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Alesha Sevy Kelley Editor

Terrin Parker, PT Associate Editor

Jonathan Decker Author, Family Wellness Section

Emily Fonnesbeck, RD, CD, CLT Author, Nutrition Section

Tiffany Gust, CPT Author, Fitness Section

Chad Olson, MS, LMFT Author, Family Wellness Section

Brigit Atkin Author, Mind/Body Section

Chef Greg Reith Author/Executive Chef

Celece Seegmiller Author, Travel

April Judd Author, Weight Management

Kevin Weston Author, Fitness Section

Marianne Hamilton Author, Senior Scene

W. Jared Dupree, PhD, MBA Executive Editor

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M ayo r a l M e s s a g e

As we begin 2015, it’s appropriate to also reflect on 2014 and the holiday season that has just concluded. I’m particularly happy that numerous events and celebrations combined a festive theme with fundraising for good causes.

The season started with Dixie Regional Medical Center’s 34th Annual Jubilee of Trees. This year, record-breaking contributions were made towards the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment to improve quality and length of life for those suffering from advanced cancers.

The second annual Day of Caring event was organized by United Way Dixie and Switchpoint Community Resource Center.

Volunteers packaged around 50,000 meals -- helping to fight hunger in the Washington County area.

The Gingerbread Tour Downtown St. George invited people to visit art galleries, shop, and enjoy and vote on a wide variety of gingerbread houses. This event culminated on December 12th with drawings, prizes, and awards. With more holiday lights, historic downtown was even more inviting this year!

KONY’s Toys for Tots, The Angel Tree Project, Dickens’ Christmas Festival, Southwest Symphony Orchestra/Lieto and Community Singers’ production of Handel’s Messiah, Southern Utah Heritage Choir’s Christmas Concert, and countless other concerts and celebrations from multiple cultural and religious perspectives gave plenty of opportunities to enjoy the season and helped others right here in Washington County!

Amid this flurry of activity, work continued for everyone, including projects within the city, county, and state.

The St. George City Council passed a long-awaited, diligently forged ambulance provider ordinance. This will enable us to work together with our ambulance providers in bringing the best emergency care for our citizens.

The reworked intersection at Red Hills Parkway/Snow Canyon Parkway and Bluff Street opened on December 4th.

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formed by myself and city council to study and provide input to a new bicycle/pedestrian transportation plan as part of our overall transportation plan in the city. Thirteen representatives from the community have been appointed to make up this committee.

A new Airport Advisory Board Ordinance went before the city council and was approved on December 4th, and several community members were nominated to begin serving on that board to help in the planning and development of the airport.

A request for proposals was initiated by the Washington County Solid Waste District for curbside recycling. It will ask for pricing on several different alternatives for providing this service, either throughout the county, or in the largest cities in the county. I think it will work best to do this with neighboring cities, but I also believe St. George can initiate the program within our city--even if it doesn’t happen on a broad basis.

The All Abilities Park project at Tonaquint was unveiled, and construction began on January 5th, 2015. This is perhaps one of the most incredible and heart-warming projects we have undertaken.

I hope everyone will learn more about this project, and where possible, make contributions of one kind or another to make this dream become a reality for generations, and children of all abilities!

Finally, with the election concluding last November, and the passage of the RAP Tax, the city has begun planning, pricing, and prioritizing. We will move quickly over the next few months to work with recreation, arts, and parks enthusiasts to finalize how and what projects and operations we as citizens will support through this tax revenue. There will be something for everyone to get excited about!

Thanks to all of the above mentioned activities and events, this wonderful community is off to a fantastic start, and we have much to look forward to in 2015!

Have a wonderful New Year!

Jon Pike Mayor, City of St. George 435-632-6892 (cell)

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We Are

Dixie Richard “Biff” Williams President, Dixie State University

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Excitement is in the air as we usher in 2015 and all the hope and promise that accompanies the fresh start of a new year. That excitement is alive and well on the Dixie State University campus as students and faculty gear up for the spring semester and the administration looks forward to completing the institution’s new strategic plan. This plan will be vitally important in guiding the course DSU will take as it matures into its university status.

As the university has grown so quickly in recent years, transforming from a college to a university just two years ago and seeing an enrollment increase of 60 percent in the last five years, it is important that we as a community discuss what goals we want “our” university to accomplish and how we are going to turn these resolutions into reality.

To accomplish this, the university has partnered with the research and consultation firm Penson Associates, Inc., to create a new strategic plan that will guide the future of Dixie State University from 2015 to 2020.

While the help of the firm is invaluable, it is not enough. Dixie needs you. Our talented faculty and staff do not solely make up Dixie. Our dedicated students alone are not Dixie. Rather, together we — the entire Southern Utah community — are Dixie.

With that in mind, the university is undertaking an eight-step process to create our strategic plan that is expected to be complete by July 1.

During the last few months of 2014, we tackled the first stages of the process: taking preparation measures and hosting town hall meetings.

We are so appreciative to all of you who came out and shared your ideas, and we look forward to gaining more insight from you, as more town hall meetings will be held throughout the process.

Currently, we are in the research phase, analyzing all the data we collected at the meetings, which will be followed by drafting our vision and setting mission goals. DSU will then work toward establishing the desired outcomes before formulating strategies and developing the implementation plan. Finally, we will review and complete the strategic plan.

This is a very exciting time for our university and will be one of the most important strategic plans in our history, as it is the strategic plan that shapes us as the newest university in the state of Utah. We need your ideas and feedback and hope that you will let your voice be heard.

To learn about the process of developing a strategic plan and how you can play a role in shaping Dixie State University’s future, please visit www.dixie.edu/strategicplanning.

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WELLNESS WHAT IS WELLNESS? Wellness is different from treating symptoms; wellness focuses on preventing symptoms and improving your quality of life by choosing activities, nutrition and stress management practices that nurture you and your health. Many medical practitioners encourage patients to develop habits that improve overall wellbeing, knowing that these preventive measures can protect us from disease and illness.

The following stories were chosen for their emphasis on wellness. Our hope is to inspire you to discover enjoyable new ways to approach your own health from the wellness perspective, focusing on lifestyle choices and asking for help from trained medical professionals when necessary.

It’s your body, mind and spirit; discover what brings you joy, vitality and health. And remember - practice makes progress!

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Making Positive Changes

By Summit Athletic Club Staff During the new year, and many times throughout the year, most of us set positive goals that have the potential to change our lives. We start out strong and determined, then the weeks go by, and nothing changes.

There they sit, collecting figurative dust on our shelf of unrealized dreams. Why do we give up so easy? What causes us to lose that steam, that enthusiasm for self-improvement?

I’ve decided that the easiest person to let down is yourself. If a good friend, son, daughter, or spouse needed your help and you were the only chance they had, would you let them down? No way! Chances are you would go out of your way to give them the help they needed. Especially during this time of year, when many of us look for opportunities to give of ourselves, and reach out to those in need. We at Summit Athletic Club would like to extend a challenge to you.

First, find something or someone that could use your help. It could be a charity, a struggling family, someone suffering a loss, or something else. But find a cause that you are passionate about, and extend yourself to that cause.

Next, set a personal goal. Something just for YOU. We are all at different levels of physical and intellectual fitness, so set a goal that is realistic but challenging. It may be running 100 miles in 30 days. It could be reading a certain number of books this year. A popular one

around New Year’s is weight loss.

Here is the challenge we extend to you: combine your goal with your cause. For example: I’ll choose a goal to lose 30 lbs and raise $1,000 dollars for the Jones family down the street. Mrs.Jones lost her husband this year and is now raising three children on her own. I will let my coworkers, friends, and family know that I am losing weight to help the Jones family. I will have 30 days to lose as much as I can.

Would they consider sponsoring me 1$, $5, fifty cents, or anything per pound? Now if I am about to do something that goes against my goal, it won’t be as easy to give up, because I would be letting down someone besides myself! My cause holds me accountable, and I’m committed to someone besides myself, which will help me with the goal that I could never quite achieve before.

The people or cause that you choose will be touched, and you will find that the goal you’ve made for yourself has finally been met! Your new year will be better because you will have made a difference in the life of another, as well as your own. You can’t be unhappy with that kind of positive change! We at Summit Athletic Club are committed to helping you achieve your goals. Stop by and see why we are more than a gym. We truly value our members. This is the year you are finally going to achieve your goals. Now, get out there and make it happen!

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About the Author

Show Up For Yourself in 2015

Tiffany Gust received her Bachelor’s of Health Science Degree from Utah State University. She is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and a USAT Certified Triathlon Coach. Tiffany has competed in over 70 triathlons and has qualified for World Nationals in the Olympic Division in 2012 and 2014. She specializes in weight management, triathlon, and fitness coaching. As the owner of TG Triathlon and Fitness Coaching, Tiffany helps clients to unlock their potential and journey towards a better self. https://www.facebook.com/ tiffany.gustcoaching

By Tiffany Gust

How can you show up for yourself? Are you tired of being the last one on your list? Are you even aware that you left yourself off the list? Many times we lose our awareness and in turn we lose ourselves.

When it comes to fitness and a healthy lifestyle, it can be detrimental when we get lost in the shuffle.

In a time-crunched world, where so many demands are pulling at our focus, fitness is one of the first things to disappear from our day-to-day routine. And it may be one of the most important. We all know what the benefits of exercise are, but do we really know how it will help us?

It has been my experience over the years while working with 50+ individuals each week, that many do not understand how exercise really affects us personally. Exercise is a personal experience with a very real consequence if we neglect it. We all know that exercise improves mood and energy, and combats health conditions and disease. What we don’t think about is how it may help prevent stress or other conditions much later in life. We live in the now.

One of our problems is that if we don’t see results right away, we give up. Little do we know that many of the benefits won’t show up right away; results need to be measured over time. This is one of the many reasons why fitness is booted off a busy schedule. We want the results NOW! A prime objective of all workout programs is a balanced fitness development that includes strength, endurance, flexibility, power, and agility. All of these factors create a fit and balanced body, ready to 14 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

respond to any physical challenge safely and effectively. Completing separate workouts for all of these areas when faced with a hypersonic life is next to impossible. Trying to only adds to an already overburdened life. Free yourself of excuses not to exercise and learn ways to simply make it a part of your new, healthy lifestyle.

How can you show up for yourself in terms of fitness? Here are four ways that I have found to be successful: 1. Break fitness into smaller chunks of time. 30 minutes can be broken into three 10-minute sessions. 10 minutes before work, 10 minutes at lunch hour, and 10 minutes after dinner.

2. Schedule your fitness on your calendar just like you would a doctor’s appointment. If you believe that time is important to you, so will others.

3. Do a body only workout. Here is an example of a quick workout that you could try: 10 squats, 10 push-ups, 10 jumping jacks, and 10 crunches. Repeat 2-3 times. This will save you travel time to the gym and give you a great workout.

4. Benchmark your progress. Use a 1-mile walk/run and time yourself. Do this once a week to see how much you have improved.

Start showing up for yourself when it comes to fitness. I think you will be surprised at how much extra energy you have, not to mention your increased ability to handle stress. Use your exercise time to become your own best friend. Enjoy the conversations and don’t be shocked if your creativity soars to a new level.

Winter Mountain Biking Tips

By Jay Bartlett The cold is upon us again and I’m sure many of us are entertaining the idea of hibernating for the winter, but take heart! The reason most of us live and bike in Washington County is the weather. You really can bike all year round here, with few inclement days to spoil the fun, as long as you are smart about how you go about it.

A great thing about mountain biking in the winter is the relatively slow average speeds compared to road biking. Not that mountain biking is slow, mind you, but when you throw in all the undulations and the multitude of corners involved with riding single-track, there’s no way you can keep an average speed comparable to riding a straight line down pavement. This is why many road cyclists pull their mountain bikes out when it gets chilly. Slower speeds mean less wind chill. You also use your upper body much more on a mountain bike by “lifting” the front end over obstacles, absorbing bumps, and using “body-English” to keep your balance, all of which generate heat.

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of the ride. Too much and you’ll soon find yourself sweating and clammy and ripe for a chill as soon as you stop for a break. Layers are the key. You can start off with enough clothing to keep you warm for the first part of the ride until you start About the Author Mountain bike veteran, producing heat, then shed a layer, or add amateur filmmaker, and a layer, depending on what the weather endurance racer Jay Bartlett does during the day. has been riding trails in the St. It’s best to bring more clothing than George area for over twenty years. Jay has nearly a decade of you think you will need just in case, just experience as a bike mechanic at keep it light and easy to stow. A backBicycles Unlimited, St. George’s pack/hydration pack is a great idea to carry oldest bike shop. items you shed. I find I can handle temps in the thirties with a base-layer, a jersey, a wind breaker, three-season gloves, and arm and leg warmers (basically insulated sleeves that are easily removed when not needed). Most helmets are easily adjusted for size, which gives the added benefit of being able to put a thin beanie or headband under them.

There’s an old saying amongst outdoor people, “cotton kills.”

What makes cotton nice for the summer is what makes it bad for the winter. It holds in moisture, and the last thing you want is cold water next to your skin when the temp drops. Modern bike clothing wicks moisture away from the skin, keeping you dry and warm. Comfort is well worth the investment!

Other items to include should be: A lighter for the worst case, build-a-fire scenario. A headlight, since, let’s face it, it gets late pretty early out there (while the afternoon is generally the warmest part of the day, a mechanical problem, missed turn, or plain, old, wanderlust, could find you racing the setting sun to get home before dark). Also, a cheap lightweight poncho can save the day if an unexpected rain or snow storm hits.

It’s time to come out of hibernation and get on your bike! Layer up and get out. Keep the first few rides short and tune your clothing needs for longer jaunts. Don’t forget water and food, as you will still need them even if the weather tries to fool you into thinking you don’t. One more thing - if it has rained or snowed, please give the trails a few days to dry out. Beware of thawing mud as well. The claybased trails in our area hold a lot of moisture that’s released when thawed, turning into a witches brew of mud that is really hard on your bike, and ruins trails for years to come (clay dries almost rock hard, holding ruts and footprints). I hope to see you out on the trail…even if we do have to “bundle up!”

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Setting Realistic Expectations 3 Phases of Fitness Training

By Kevin Weston, BS, HFS, CPT It’s always an exciting time when anyone begins an exercise program at the start of the new year. However, more often than not, the fire for fitness can be reduced to small embers if one does not begin with realistic expectations. Yes, we all want to see noticeable results within the first month or even weeks of exercising, but truth be told, it may not happen. If you start out with this mentality in 2015, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment and another New Year’s resolution that lasted for 1-4 weeks. Sound familiar? This article will describe three simple and easy-to-understand phases of exercise programming to help you grasp when and how our bodies will make positive changes due to exercise, proper eating, and stress management. I will focus my comments within the area of my expertise – exercise.

About the Author As a graduate of BYU, ACSM Health Fitness Specialist and NASM certified personal trainer, Kevin understands and lives the science of exercise.

His training company, Custom Fit Workouts is located inside Anytime Fitness in Santa Clara.

The Initial Phase:

Typically 2-8 weeks During this phase, we are “training the body to begin training.” By starting with slower, more reasonably intense exercises (based on the current fitness level of the individual), people are better able and more willing to commit to a consistent lifestyle of movement and activity. In addition, greater emphasis on balance, stability, and correcting muscle imbalances are appropriate during this phase to avoid injury and/ or aggravation of an old injury due to the new stresses being placed on the body. You must learn to crawl and then walk before you can run. Many people who skip the initial phase end up hurting themselves because they want instant results without doing the prep work. Don’t be this person!

Consult with a fitness professional to help you get started on the right path.

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The Improvement Phase:

Typically 3–12 months

This is usually the fun part! Well, depending on your definition of fun.

Although the intensity of training is the highest during this time, the benefits of exercise and nutrition are usually the most noticeable during the improvement phase. In order to see the changes in your body you have never seen before, you must train or place a stimulus on the body it has never experienced before. If you follow the same old routine, or just go through the motions of an exercise program, your body basically says, “Been there, done that,” and new adaptations will not take place. In short, you will need to train smarter, train harder, and eat better than you have previously in order to see the type of results that most people fail to achieve.

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The Maintenance Phase:

A Life-Long Process

This is the phase where health and wellness is what you have become, not just something you’re doing. This lifestyle becomes second nature to you and you will naturally feel and see the benefits of healthy living. Very few reach this stage. This stage is a great place to be when the principles of health are not just a list of things to do but rather have become unbreakable habits. Physical activity becomes who you are and what you do. Health defines you.

Begin now. Nothing worthwhile is easy or convenient. However, you, your family, and anyone else you love are worth the sacrifice.

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SALUTOGENESIS: The Study of the Origins and Creation of Health

By Dr. Kyle Durieux, DC What if the prevention of disease is not enough to be truly healthy?

Health is not an event; it is not designed to occur overnight with a tonic, magic pill, or even an earth shattering therapy or adjustment.

The definition of health in our society is fundamentally flawed. Just because you are feeling well does not mean you are healing well, and just because you don’t feel well does not mean that you are sick or diseased. Our bodies, minds, and parts are all there to make us function as close to right as possible from birth. Sure, sometimes things get messed up, but usually we are the ones messing them up and then we expect an instant miracle to “fix them.”

The question should not be, “Has my doctor done his job and kept me healthy?” The real question we should be asking ourselves is, “Have I done my job and taken responsibility for my own health?”

Claude Bernard was a physiologist that argued with Louis Pasteur (the famous microbiologist that founded pasteurization). Louis said that it was the seed (germs) that caused disease and as such we should blame germs for our diseases and dispositions; we need to eliminate germs! Claude disagreed and said that without the proper conditions of the soil (the body), the seed (germs) would not grow.

So, the intrigue is thus: Is it the seed that causes disease or is it the soil that allows disease to occur?

In the end, Louis Pasteur is noted as conceding to Claude Bernard.

If you don’t have the right condition for the seed to grow, it won’t grow, or it will be difficult for it to grow and flourish. It is the soil and not the seed that allows or disallows the seed to grow.

Do We Strengthen the Host or Do We Attack the Disease?

Personally I also invest in the idea that strengthening the host is the stronger answer because it does more than just prevent disease and sickness; strengthening the host improves the human condition and allows the healing of the individual. Preventing disease, to me, just looks like you are still looking for disease. By this measure we must all always be sick! I do not subscribe to an always sick model, rather I believe that by strengthening the whole system you not only prevent disease, but improve the health and life of the individual.

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Turning Saboteurs into Supporters:

A Guide to Gaining Advocates during Weight Loss

Take control of your destiny. Believe in yourself. Ignore those who try to discourage you. Avoid negative sources, people, places, things and habits. Don’t give up and don’t give in. ~ Wanda Carter

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By April Judd It’s a new year and you have decided to improve your health by losing weight. You are going along, putting your best efforts into becoming the “new” you, when suddenly someone comes along and sabotages your efforts. Whether it is concern, jealousy, misunderstanding, or fear, this is something that can come from family, friends, co-workers, and sometimes…even yourself.

They tempt you with chocolate, lure you into having “just one more” drink, tease you about your newfound fascination with fitness, perhaps even warn you about getting too thin …

Here are the most common types of saboteurs with tips on how to deal with them effectively: The Food Peddler: This person is always trying to get you to eat. You hear things from them like, “Try this, one bite isn’t going to hurt your diet. I made them just for you!” Or “You’ve got to try my brownies!

They are to die for.” Whether this is your mother, partner, or BFF, this pusher equates food with love.

The Controller: This person wants to tell you what is good for you and your life. With this person, it is all about power and manipulation.

This person may be reacting out of fear of loss or fear of change.

The Envious One: Sometimes these people are hard to spot because they “seem” happy for you and your weight loss but in reality, they are unhappy and jealous that you’ve finally taken control of your life and they have not been able to do the same.

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The Non-Realizer: This person just doesn’t get it. They don’t appreciate what the weight-loss journey means for you or understand what it feels like to be heavier than you want to be.

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About the Author April Judd of Healthy Express When you realize that one of your has over 20 years experience loved ones is a saboteur, whether as a weight loss counselor & purposefully or not, try these strategies to lifestyle coach. She has created win them over and secure their support: a healthy weight management system utilizing the diabetic 1. Reassure friends and family. If they exchange program, focusing suggest you’re losing too much weight, on nutrition, exercise and reassure them that you are eating healthy behavior modification. What makes her program unique and losing weight slowly. Share the is her 52-week curriculum, positive difference that your new lifestyle complete with weekly is making to your health. Most people lifestyle assignments. April has extensive experience in will get over their problems and turn into helping people keep their supporters if you make it clear that you are weight off for life. committed to your new plan. Eventually, as you succeed, they will cheer you on!

2. Talk to your spouse if they are worried about you losing weight.

They may have fears about you changing as a person. Reassure them that by improving yourself, you will be happier and more confident.

Many people find their sex life improves as their self-image does! If your partner feels threatened, try doing new activities together so they are reassured they are still the main event in your life.

3. Take the lead. Choosing a healthier lifestyle is usually a personal choice and is nobody’s business but your own. However, keeping your healthy goals a secret can cause so many unforeseen problems. Be proud of your decision! Live out loud by being the first one to order at the restaurant, requesting healthier options. Your example may make it easier for others in your party to make healthier choices as well.

4. Ask for help. Let’s face it folks, there will always be that one naysayer. You know, the one that “pops your balloon” every time.

Simply ask for help. Maybe your friends and family don’t know how serious you are about this, how important it is to you, or how their actions are affecting your progress.

When all else fails, believe in yourself and be prepared to take control of the situation by just saying “No”. Be polite but assertive and say “No” to their unhealthy requests for you, “No” to their unhealthy opinions that hurt you and in some cases, “NO” to an unhealthy relationship. Remember, real friends lift you up when you’re down and leave you feeling edified just by their presence. Choose healthier, supportive, and more positive friendships.

Most important: Stay focused on your goals and how living this healthier lifestyle is going to improve the way you feel, the way you look, and the way you live. Consider creating a vision board so you clearly see what it is you are trying to accomplish and keep yourself motivated.

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New Year,

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You

By Emily Fonnesbeck There is something about a fresh start. A do-over. A secondchance. Don’t we all want one, at least once in a while? In my opinion, that feeling is innate. There is a yearning we all have to improve and be just a little bit better. The new year can often feel that way, and I find it completely inspiring. It’s a time to evaluate the year before, set goals for the year to come, and look for ways to make the next year our best yet. Go with that feeling!

In terms of health, a common goal in the new year, I would like to offer a suggestion: ditch numbers and engage in self-care.

Self-care feels good. It builds a more positive body image, makes us less susceptible to stress and anxiety, improves immunity, increases positive thinking, and leads to patience and compassion for yourself and others. Self-care can feel self-indulgent or selfish to some, but I believe the exact opposite. We are only able to serve others when we have something to give. If we neglect our own needs, we risk deep levels of unhappiness, low self-esteem, resentment and feeling burned out.

What does self-care look like? That might depend on the individual. But here are common positive behaviors: 1. Set a flexible structure. Establishing a somewhat regular routine can help you feel empowered and accomplished. In terms of food, I would recommend three regular, well-balanced meals with snacks between, depending on your hunger levels. Balanced meals include fruits, vegetables, complex carbohydrates, lean proteins and healthy fats.

I don’t think it is a coincidence that our body chemistry is designed to eat regularly throughout the day. It serves as a great reminder to take a break from life every 3-4 hours to sit and engage in self-care by nourishing and fueling our minds and bodies.

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be ready for another day. Establishing a night routine by turning off electronics, relaxing your mind, and getting to bed a little earlier can pay off exponentially.

3. Physical activity. Our bodies About the Author are designed to move. They crave it.

Emily is a Registered Dietitian Movement brings a release, invites and received her degree at Brigham Young University. creativity, and enhances mood. Physical She is a member of the Academy activity doesn’t have to mean tortuous of Nutrition and Dietetics exercise, it just means moving your body and belongs to the Vegetarian in a way you enjoy. The sweet spot for Practice Group, and the Weight Management and Sports, exercise appears to be thirty minutes with Cardiovascular, and Wellness longer sessions being up to you! You can Nutrition practice groups. even do it in 3 – 10 minute sessions if She has a Certificate in Adult you need to. Short workouts can actually Weight Management and is a Certified LEAP Therapist. boost hormone balance and endocrine function, as well as give the immune system a kick-start.

If you have a desk job and are sitting most of the day, try setting a timer to remind you to take a 5-10 minute stretch/walk break each hour. If you are a parent home with children during the day, find ways to be active with them and make it a family affair.

4. Stress reduction. We all have stress. The key is to learn how to control it effectively before it controls you. Setting emotional boundaries in relationships, saying “no” when you need to, learning deep breathing techniques, meditation, exercise, massages….find an effective strategy for you! Work to bring awareness to stress and how it feels to you and you will be able to identify and adapt before it gets out of hand.

This coming year, take time for YOU. As you do so, I am sure you will find an increased capacity to meet and set goals, help those around you, and become what you truly desire!

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Exercise: It’s About Sanity, Not Vanity

By Jonathan Decker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist When I was younger, working out was all about how I would look in my swimming trunks. In my twenties it seemed easier to find time for it. As I’ve gotten older, the challenges of balancing career, marriage, and parenthood have contributed to the mentality that I’m “too busy” or “too tired” to exercise. What’s more, I’ve tried to justify my avoidance with thoughts like “I’m not vain enough to make the gym a priority. I’ve got important things to do and I love myself just the way I am.” In recent months, however, I’ve discovered something: exercise is about sanity, not vanity. The benefits are psychological, emotional, and spiritual as much as physical.

Like many people I’d go for a jog or hit the weights once in a while, but not with any consistency. After every single workout however, I noticed that my stress was either gone or significantly diminished. As a result, I was much more patient with my children. I had more energy throughout the day. I was better able to focus with my therapy clients, sympathize with their feelings, and think clearly to find solutions to their problems. I also felt more attractive due both to improved body image and the confidence that comes with self-discipline. It was these results that have motivated me to be consistent with my exercise.

There are mountains of research demonstrating the mental, emotional, and relational benefits of regular exercise.

Working out can alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression. It can serve as a healthy alternative to self-harming behaviors. I’ve recommended exercise to my clients as a means of overcoming nicotine cravings and urges to smoke.

Staying physically active has been demonstrated to improve one’s quality of sleep, boost energy, enhance sexual intimacy, and help prevent injury and disease.

This information, and my experiences, have led to me to the realization that exercise isn’t just for people obsessed with having a six-pack; it’s for everyone who wants to be a better person. As I’ve renewed and followed through with my commitment to regular physical activity, I’ve found it easier to meet my potential as a therapist, a husband, a father, and a friend. Exercise has helped me to have energy, a clear head, and a more positive disposition. If you find yourself thinking you’re too busy or too tired to work out, it likely means that you can’t afford not to.

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About the Author Jonathan Decker is a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice in St. George. He is available for face-to-face or online video conferencing sessions. He can be contacted at jdeckertherapy@ gmail.com or by phone at (435) 215-6113. To read more of Jonathan’s articles, please visit www.jdeckertherapy.com.

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The Power of

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By Brigit Atkin Happy New Year! Have you made your list of New Year resolutions yet? If so, is your recommitment to exercise in the top 3? How about your promise to get up a little earlier each morning? Whether your list is long or short, detailed or vague, there is one exercise you can incorporate into your life that will bring about the positive changes you are hopeful for this year – to create empowering thoughts!

Do you ever notice you attract what you are thinking about? This usually happens in a negative way: we are fearful of being late, so we are late. We worry that we will forget something important and we do exactly that. Our thoughts have an uncanny ability to bring about what is being repeated on the stage of our mind. One of my favorite stories that illustrates this concept is a Cherokee legend: An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. “A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy. “It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil – he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.

The other is good – he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. The same fight is going on inside you – and inside every other person, too.” The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, “Which wolf will win?” The old Cherokee simply replied, “The one you feed.”

Our lesson to learn from this Cherokee legend is profound: your thoughts will direct your life, bringing to pass the things you focus on most. “As you think, that is what you become. You think in secret and it comes to pass, environment is but your looking glass,” these famous words written by James Allen three-quarters of a century ago are still true today and forever. Everything that manifests itself in the real world was created in someone’s mind first. That’s pretty powerful. We would be wise to direct our thoughts carefully.

I often have the opportunity to work with clients who struggle with self-defeating thoughts. They are aware of the tremendous problems caused by this awful habit but are unsure about how to change it.

There is a mental exercise I like to suggest here: Imagine a football game where you are the coach, the field is your mind, and the players are your thoughts. Whenever a player makes a move you don’t like, kick him off the field. Watch objectively and only allow players on the field that are playing in a constructive way and are bringing about the results you expect and want. This exercise helps form the new habit 26 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

of observing your thoughts, rather than believing them. Then you can delete the old and create the new. Many times our thoughts are not only unhealthy – they are downright destructive. Learning how to manage your thoughts by weeding out the bad ones and replacing them with uplifting and powerful ideas puts you in a position of taking control of and creating your successful life.

As you approach this new year, whether you have a list of resolutions or not, make it a priority to shape your thoughts into positive power. In the wisdom of Buddha, “We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we create our world.”

About the Author Brigit Atkin – Brigit of Brightworks uses alternative healing methods to help improve the lives of others facing challenges and difficulties. She is certified in SimplyHealedTM method and was trained by founder Carolyn Cooper herself. For more information, visit www.brightworksbybrigit.com

Thoughts are invisible clouds that go out and gather up results for us. They determine what we reap. ~Andrew Matthews

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By Niki Warner sghw | C U LT U R E Renowned horticulturist Liberty Hyde Bailey once wrote, “A garden requires patient labor | WE LLN E and S Sattention. Plants do not grow merely to satisfy ambitions or to fulfill good intentions. They thrive because someone expended effort on them.” So it goes with most things that are worthwhile.

One of my favorite things about January is the seed catalogs that arrive in my mailbox. I get lost in the pages of perfect specimen photographs.

The bright flowers, mouthwatering vegetables, ornamental grasses, and exotic herbs, motivate me to pull out grid paper and start designing, planning, dreaming, and scheming about how this year is going to be the year when I carve out the time and resources to have that perfect garden. The one in my head that begins with crocus, and cut sweet pea blossoms in every room of my home; the garden that transitions into summer with a Van Gough mix of sunflowers, and more tomatoes, melons, and funky squashes than I can ever consume, preserve, and share; the garden in fall where neighborhood kids can come pick out pumpkins and gourds to carve.

Mixed in with those dreams are visions of the garden dinner parties I will throw, the happy hours of working with my kids outside, and the early mornings I will spend in solitude gathering herbs to bundle and dry on my baker’s rack in the kitchen for use in the sumptuous nutritious meals my family will enjoy as a result of all this satisfying effort. I envision a space for butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees to mingle. I think of texture, fragrance, color and tone and the way they will play off one another to create a little piece of heaven on earth.

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Somewhere between January and March life happens. Some seeds never get sown; plans get scaled back to meet the reality of my demanding schedule. I usually end up throwing my time and creativity into the gardens I create for my clients and in my own case settle for a small improvement here and there, some easy care containers on the back porch, raiding my father’s greenhouse garden when I need to make extra salsa, mixing herbs in with the perennial plantings in my front flower bed, and frequenting the farmer’s markets to fill in the rest. I end up sacrificing my trips of fancy in January for the bigger picture of balance in my life the rest of the year, and I’m okay with that.

How many of our ambitions end up like this? We begin with dreams and perhaps even some vague plans, but no roadmap of the day-to-day dedication and actions required to actualize our aspirations. Gardens come from willful acts requiring forethought and commitment on the part of individuals and societies alike. Nature untouched by human influence is not a garden. Our goals for personal improvement in January may end up being more than we can realistically pull off or sustain, but holding ideals and dreams draws us forward. The old saying, “You reap what you sow” is not entirely accurate. You reap what you sow and then nurture along. You reap what you cultivate, and study, and care for.

Whether it is a fabulous garden, a perfect waist size, an ideal relationship, or a business firing on all cylinders, our visions of perfection whatever they may be are often little more than concepts we hold in our head. The extraordinary requires so much more than wanting or dreaming to bring accomplishment forward. It requires action and daily commitment. It also requires the pragmatic understanding that there is only so much we can do to force things along. Just like the garden, there are constraints. Certain plants live only under certain conditions, they bear fruit and flower in their season. Timing and patience is important, and often we need to remind ourselves that steady progress towards the ideal is still very good. Living in balance often requires us to exist between two powerful forces, the force of reality and the force of our dreams. This is a lesson I learn over and over. It is a practice; it is one of the many gifts of my garden.

For help in creating a plan for your dream garden inside or out email me at botanicalsdesign@me.com

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Healthcare in America Part I: A new way of thinking

About eight years ago, I was discussing the future of healthcare with a colleague before ACA, before the economic crisis began in 2007, and before traditional healthcare began to shift. We both felt change was coming – we felt it as we went to conferences, read the research, spoke with providers and realized that a paradigm shift was about to occur. What were we noticing?

First, we realized that many physicians wanted more. Most providers go to school with good intentions – to help people.

Once in the real world, they realize the system doesn’t allow them to always help the way they were trained. Is treatment affordable?

Will insurance reimburse? Will the treatment I think they need cover my costs? Am I addressing the real problem, or placing a Band-Aid on a deeper issue? Providers often get frustrated with the financial side of helping, because it can be difficult to help in the way they want to help.

New World/New Way Factor #1: Physicians and providers want the freedom to treat people the best way possible.

Second, we realized that many providers didn’t want to focus on symptoms anymore. They wanted to prevent symptoms by addressing overall health and wellness. If you asked providers what they wish they could do with their patients, many would say, “I wish I had an influence on them 10, 20, 30 years earlier to help them develop a lifestyle focused on well-balanced nutrition, realistic fitness, emotional wellness, healthy relationships, and a balanced life.” The way to truly help people is through helping them develop a lifestyle that protects, prevents, and strengthens in order to buffer future challenges.

New World/New Way Factor #2: Physicians and providers want to focus more on prevention and long-term health strategies by addressing lifestyle, not just symptoms.

Third, we realized that more research and evidence suggested that many aspects of health and life are connected. Just as the cardiovascular system is connected to the neurosystem, which is connected to the lymphatic system, etc., we’re discovering

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By Jared DuPree, PhD, MBA

Note: This is the first article in a 6 part series by Dr. Jared DuPree addressing healthcare in America.

Look for it in each issue of St. George Health & Wellness magazine through 2015.

that there are some very real connections beyond the traditional systems.

Our mind, emotions, and even relationships are closely connected to our health. Can a relationship with a spouse or family member impact how a patient is overcoming cancer or coping with Alzheimer’s disease, (e.g., The Notebook)? Can the impact of obesity on heart disease really be impacted by addressing emotional eating influenced by grief, trauma or depression? Can back pain really be thwarted by helping someone address stress better in their life?

Yes! It’s a very big yes. In fact, in some areas of treatment, addressing the emotional and relational side of that area is so important that it has become the gold standard of treatment the tipping point.

New World/New Way Factor #3: Physicians and providers realize that in order to truly help people, providers need to work together and treat the entire person, bodies, minds, emotions, relationships and overall lifestyle.

So, what does it all mean? Physicians are developing options that give consumers the freedom to be treated as a whole person (mind, body, emotion), working together with other providers as a team as they consider long-term health and make these options affordable.

We are only starting to see the rumblings of all this. Some local examples include the LiveWell center at Intermountain, Alive & Well, and WholeFIT. In fact, I was speaking with the founder of Alive & Well recently and his wish was that St. George businesses, consumers and others could “understand how important it is to think about health differently – we need to help everyone see that our minds, bodies, emotions and relationships are all connected to our health. People deserve to be healthy, and what that really means is that people deserve to reap the benefits of healthy eating, fitness, connecting relationships, and a healthy body. There are many of us that want to help them do that.”

Next issue: A changing system.

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A New Year’s Conversation with Chef Greg

By St. George Health & Wellness Staff SGHW: Hey Chef! Happy-healthy New Year! We seem to recall from your year-end review that this year has all ready been dedicated to something and someone special, correct?

Chef G: Hey team! Happy-healthy New Year to you, too!! That is affirmative! The Market Cafe has dedicated its reopening to Mother Nature. We are affectionately referring to her as “head hostess,” but be forewarned, even a cameo will require anything and everything from chewing your food 22-40 times to wearing auditory transducers. We take healthy pretty seriously around here, and so does she! All in all, it simply means we are breaking out the freshest, healthiest products we have ever raised.

SGHW: What a wonderful concept. Knowing you, there will be untold benefits for the community to reap! Will you increase or modify your agricultural commitments and production to....well, shall we say, “keep Mama happy”?

Chef G: Holy organic doughnuts that’s funny! I honestly do not think there is a more perfect or more accurate metaphor. With that said, it’s a resounding yes. In order to “keep Mama happy”, we have sought out additional lands/water and technology to better serve our city’s residents and visitors. The opportunities in agriculture are blooming (always ready for a good farm pun) everywhere.

We were once a renowned “Garden City” and the support to restore it to such is keen, capable, and committed.

Chef G: We welcome (and frankly adore) visitors at any of our microfarms. We have locations in Hurricane, Washington Fields, Caliente, and we even have a micro high-tunnel used for incubator training and master gardening courses less than a mile from the Market Cafe. Our newest and busiest program is named “GrowGeeks” and, let me state, the youth are responding faster and stronger than any weed I’ve ever encountered. Agriculture is capable of serving as an economic driver for Southern Utah, and will reveal a side of our people that will mark an unrivaled understanding of health and wellness.

For more information about Continuous Harvest Workshops, tutoring/mentoring and demonstration, and schedules for our Agri-Tours, contact Chef Greg directly at getchefg@gmail.com Here is one of our seasonal favourites to savour and share!

Chef Greg Reith is the Executive Chef to SGHW and the Owner & Executive Chef of the award winning “Market Cafe” in St. George. Though born, raised and trained by Masters in Michelin Star fine dining restaurants in Los Angeles, Chef G has quickly become Southern Utah’s most accomplished agricultural epicurean. His restaurant & catering services produce 100% organic, gluten free & all natural menus. He is the owner of several local microfarms & has pioneered widely celebrated therapeutic farming and wellness programs. He is also currently the VicePresident of the Board of Directors for the Leadership Academy and an Advisory Board Member to SGHW.

SGHW: How exciting for readers to discover more and more about our beautiful surroundings through the eyes of an agriculturist/chef/historian/ entrepreneur. For those interested in supporting these great advancements, where are the most accessible locations to visit?

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Senior Scene: Sand Hollow Aquatic Center

Fitness, Friendships & Fun

By Marianne Hamilton “How’s everybody DOIN’????”

“Woo-hooooooo!”

On a sparkling Monday morning, the 26-degree temperature has transformed my steering wheel into a circle of ice. But beneath the towering, pillowy roof of Sand Hollow Aquatic Center (SHAC), the action in the leisure pool is heating up.

Outfitted in a neon orange t-shirt and matching tennis shoes, aqua aerobics instructor Cindy Boyce prowls the deck, urging our class of nearly 40 to “dig down and push.”

“Kick-kick-kick-kick-kick-kick-kick-kick; flutter-kick, flutter-kick, flutter-kick, flutter-kick!” she calls above the thumping beat pouring out of the amplifier.

“Five, four, three, two, one…you got it! You GOT it! OK, jog it out!”

Each Monday and Wednesday morning at 9 a.m., Boyce puts us all through our paces. Along with the U.S. Masters Swimming program, water aerobics sessions customized for arthritis sufferers, aqua circuit training, lap swimming, and deep and shallow-water aerobics classes, SHAC’s range of workouts offers older adults multiple options for staying fit – and having fun.

Boyce has been teaching exercise classes for more than two decades. Her high-energy approach is informed by the dance degree she received at BYU, as well as her commitment to helping her students get (and stay) healthy.

“I love working with older students, and seeing them push beyond their comfort-zone,” Boyce says. “I see people every day who are well over 50 and are way stronger than many who are in their 20s and 30s. Even if you just do a little bit, it makes a huge difference in your life. And if you’re socializing with a group, you’re more likely to stay with it.”

I can attest to this. As someone who’d spent most of her exercise hours out on the trail (and can’t swim a stroke), I’d never considered what benefits might be derived from sharing a pool with my peers.

But after six months or so of thrice-weekly workouts which combine, depending on Boyce’s mood, weights, cardio kick-boxing, interval training, yoga, dance and other moves – my quads are stronger, my stomach flatter, my biceps less flappy.

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And hey…it’s just fun.

For those who snicker at the sight of the AARP-set splashin’ to the oldies, consider this: Dr. Michael E. Rogers, director of the Center for Physical Activity and Aging at Wichita State University in Kansas, conducted research on the benefits of aqua aerobics and strength training in the water. Rogers found that, “Aqua exercise participants increased their strength by 27 percent in the quadriceps, 40 percent in the hamstrings, and about 10 percent in the upper body region.” He attributed the increases “…to the resistance that can be more easily experienced on water than on land.”

Rogers also found that on average, women who participated in regular water exercise over 12 weeks “…experienced more strength, flexibility and agility, and better total cholesterol levels.”

Need more proof to wade (or dive) in? Just ask Lynn Lund.

Lund oversees the U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS) program in SHAC’s competition/diving pool. At 74, she is still a very visible member of the international sports scene. A former world champion who was ranked #1 in both the 200 butterfly and 400 individual medley, Lund is the only certified USMS coach in Southern Utah.

Two mornings a week she helps refine the technique of USMS members, most of whom are 45+.

Watching her charges plow through the water, she points to one especially smooth stroker. “Jim Flora has scoliosis and osteoarthritis, and has been with us for two years,” she reports. “When I met him I used to look down to see his face; now I look up. His body has stretched out that much.”

When Barbara Bolanos-Moore first enrolled in the program, she struggled to complete the 25-yard swim required for all participants.

“Last year, on her 80th birthday, Barbara took #1 at Nationals in Mission Viejo. She was also the ‘All-Star’ for her age-group, which means she had the most All-American titles,” Lund says admiringly.

Jennifer Tholen, who leads SHAC’s arthritis water aerobics classes, often works with students dealing with back problems, joint replacements, Parkinson’s, MS, and a host of other health concerns.

Visiting her class recently, I saw seniors clinging to the arms of their

Facing Page: Cindy Boyce, Water Aerobics Instructor at the Sand Hollow Aquatic Center. Above left: Lynn Lund, 74, with students. Above right: Doug Hamilton, 64 and Jack Paige, 65.

friends, barely able to shuffle from locker room to water. Once in the pool, where Tholen led participants through gentle stretching exercises, combined with low-stress cardio workouts, a nearmiraculous transformation took place. Limbs floated gracefully, spines straightened. Inevitably, smiles appeared.

“This is why I love teaching this class,” Tholen says, a grin of her own lighting her face. “Everyone gets in the water and suddenly people have mobility and a great range of motion. This allows everyone to have a freedom of movement that they’ve been missing.”

Tholen adds that one of her students regularly wears a monitor that gauges steps taken and calories consumed and had thus learned that she’d vanquished 800 calories in a single aqua workout. Boyce

concurs, saying “Depending on how hard you work and how much you weigh, the average is about 500 to 700 calories burned per class.”

If you’re looking for the perfect way to shape up while avoiding the winter chill, visit the Sand Hollow Aquatic Center website at www.sgcity.org/departments/ recreation/swimming.php, or call 435627-4585 for class information. Wetter is better!

About the Author Marianne L. Hamilton is a veteran journalist whose works appears in regional and national publications, and a marketing writer for clients such as Cisco, Google and SunPower.

When not racewalking, hiking, biking and doing water aerobics, she and her husband Doug volunteer at Tuacahn Center for the Arts and are coadministrators of the St. George Wine Club.

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Playing the American Dream

Student-Athlete Profile:

DSU’s Yuto Kata

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By Breanna Orullian Yuto Kata is no stranger to the game of baseball. From a very young age, Kata remembers either swinging a baseball bat or donning a baseball glove. “It was natural to me, [I] just played as soon as I can remember,” Kata says. He wasn’t alone in his love for the sport. Kata’s grandfather was a huge baseball fan and his father played until he went to college.

Yuto is from Chiba, Japan, where he lived until he was 14. At age 14, he moved to West Jordan, Utah as an exchange student, where he attended Juan Diego Catholic High School. While attending Juan Diego and playing baseball, he was recruited by Dixie State College to play on their baseball team. He has mainly played third base, but anticipates playing second base next spring. He has been at Dixie State for four years, and will graduate in spring of 2015 with his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. His love of numbers must also run in the family because both of Kata’s parents are accountants in Japan. Yuto seems very content with his choice of career.

Being a foreign exchange student wasn’t easy in the beginning.

Kata didn’t know any English when he came to the United States, which made the transition to life in America much more of a challenge. However, his host family, the Hendricks were happy and willing to help Kata adjust and now Kata is proud to call them his second family. What brought about his desire to be a foreign exchange student? When Kata was 12 years old (and playing Little League baseball), he came over to the States for the Little League World Series. “That’s like a big deal for Little League baseball players,” says Kata. A big deal for Little League players, yes, and also a life-changer for the young Yuto Kata. He shares, “I just loved the way Americans played baseball.” Ever since then, he knew he wanted to come to the States to play ball. He hasn’t looked back once. Is it safe to say he’s living the American dream? That dream may be different for everybody but Kata sure is chasing his dream.

Kata’s love of American baseball naturally incites a sense of pride within us, but what is it about the way Americans play that Kata loves? In his own words, Kata explains. “In Japan it’s more like a… very strict and you have to do it this way and this way only and it’s a little different. Yeah, so, that’s why. That’s the main reason.”

Americans, according to Kata, have more fun playing baseball.

The game of baseball does have its learning curves. ‘Curves’ isn’t even the right word. Perks may be more appropriate. When asked what other areas of his life baseball has impacted, the response came that time management, leadership, and teamwork have definitely

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Leadership takes the form of being an She enjoys writing as an outlet | toWvisitEnewL L N E S S but also loves example to the underclassmen team worlds via great books. When members since he is now a senior. she is not participating in these Yuto Kata loves baseball. activities, she likes to study, This is evident after a sit-down meet new people, and laugh hysterically with her sister. chitchat with him. One of the last questions asked was what he would say to young, aspiring athletes. Kata’s reply: “You’ve got to chase a dream. You got to have something you want to do, you know?” Well said! Chasing a dream is what most of us live for.

Dixie State baseball season starts in February, and Kata’s zeal for American baseball merits an audience. Three cheers for Dixie baseball!

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About the Author Melissa Miller is the Executive Director of Girls on the Run Southern Utah.

She is passionate about empowering girls to become confident, capable and healthy.

By Melissa Miller, Executive Director Girls on the Run Southern Utah Girls on the Run has arrived in Southern Utah and we couldn’t be more thrilled!

It’s likely that you know of a little girl whose fiery spark of confidence and boundless enthusiasm has buckled under the pressure many tween girls face to fit in and meet seemingly unattainable ideals. Girls on the Run aims to change that very dynamic by helping young girls discover their limitless potential and boldly pursue their dreams.

Girls on the Run Southern Utah is a nonprofit organization new to our area, but not new to the hundreds of thousands of girls across North America who have benefitted from the richly empowering curriculum and activities. Girls on the Run (GOTR) has a mission to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.

The 10 week GOTR program inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum, which creatively integrates running. Girls meet with their team and coaches twice weekly to practice fun, running-based workouts that integrate lessons in caring, confidence, character, connection, competence and contribution – all helping to promote healthy outcomes.

Since 1997, GOTR has empowered over 200,000 girls in grades 3 – 5 with skills that help them navigate life experience, build self-esteem and learn about healthy goal setting in a safe and nurturing environment.

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and stand on their own two feet – or run on their own two feet for that matter! Each lesson integrates a running exercise, and at the conclusion of the 10 week program, girls will celebrate their hard work by completing a 5K race with their teammates, coaches, family and friends.

Just imagine the joyful, flushed cheeks of a grinning group of girls supporting each other as they accomplish their ultimate goal and cross the finish line. Priceless. In a culture where so many young girls are influenced by negative media images, this program opens up the conversations about healthy body image, being a good friend, combatting bullying and

helping others. It’s no wonder the girls create lifelong friendships!

Girls on the Run Southern Utah kicks off the first two 10 week programs in our area, at Vista Charter School and Sandstone Elementary School in February, 2015. Get involved today and spread the word to the young girls in your life – they just may invite you to cheer them on in their race! Girls can visit www.gotrsouthernutah.org or email Melissa.miller@girlsontherun.org to register today.

We never turn down girls who want to join, but struggle with the program fee. Girls on the Run relies on local volunteers and the generosity of our community, so visit our website, www.gotrsouthernutah.org to discover how to get involved in upcoming events, fundraisers, scholarship and donation opportunities. This is an exciting time for our young girls and we can’t wait to get started.

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New Year’s Resolutions

Trevor Smith, lead exercise physiologist at the LiVe Well Center, reviews the results of Bod Pod body composition analysis with Cherie Santiago.

By Amey Vance If you’re like millions of Americans, you’ve resolved to become more healthy and physically fit in 2015. But if this same goal keeps creeping to the top of your list year after year with little progress made, it may be time for a new strategy. Trevor Smith, the lead exercise physiologist and manager of the LiVe Well Center, has some tips for turning your fitness resolutions into reality.

According to Smith, the first step in starting a fitness habit is to be motivated. “Motivation usually begins with a mechanism that inspires people to make a healthy lifestyle change,” he says. “A visit with a physician, an emergency trip to the hospital, or just a desire to feel and look better can motivate a person to become more active and eat better. Sometimes finding your motivation to change is the hardest part.”

Even with motivation to exercise and eat healthier, it can be hard to keep going. Sometimes people do not see immediate improvement and tend to think that exercise and healthy eating are not working.

Smith recommends starting your New Year’s resolutions with a health and fitness evaluation.

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“At the LiVe Well Center we do a comprehensive assessment that takes about two and a half hours,” Smith says. “We find out what makes a person tick, and they leave with goals -- and a plan to accomplish those goals.”

He goes on to explain that follow-up assessments help people see progress. “In the long run, the positive benefits of exercise will serve as motivation,” he says. “Regular exercise helps people to sleep better, reduces the risks of disease, and improves core strength, mobility and balance. It also reduces blood pressure, stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as arthritis pain.”

A supportive, social network is also key in keeping people motivated to exercise. “A lot of our clients are age 65 and up,” says Smith. “Most of them are empty-nesters or widowed and live alone.

Our wellness classes enable our older adults to form social support groups and have fun while they work on skills such as balance, mobility, and seated strength training. When someone misses a class, often other class members call to see if they are OK. When people feel cared about and have a supportive social network to

Motivation usually begins with a mechanism that inspires people to make a healthy lifestyle change work out with, they tend to keep motivated to exercise.”

Everyone knows about the benefits of eating healthier. Combined with exercise, healthy food choices can make a huge difference in how individuals look and feel. “A counseling session with a registered dietitian is a great way to learn to make healthier food choices,” says Smith.

“These types of counseling sessions do not require a referral from a doctor and are a great way to learn how to prepare healthy meals and shop with nutrition in mind. A lot of our clients want to set a good example for their children or grandchildren and help establish healthy eating habits with them when they are young. Eating healthy is often times a family affair, so the entire family is welcome to attend nutritional counseling sessions and learn together.”

With time, exercise and healthy eating habits become their own reward. Smith counsels to surround yourself with friends and

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family who share the same goals so that you become healthier together. That is quite simply how to fulfill a New Year’s resolution to be healthy.

Smith is exceptionally energized about his job helping people be the best they can be. “My responsibility is to find the best ways to keep people out of the hospital -- to help people feel their best.

I assist people that are here not because they are sick, but because they want to remain independent, be able to care for themselves, and most of all, they just want to live well.”

LiVe Well Center. Prior to joining the LiVe Well Center, Trevor worked Wwith E Lpatients LN recovering from various heart procedures at Dixie Regional.

Trevor also did an extensive internship with Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Utah creating and implementing wellness programs that cater to specialty populations. He has created several customized weekly classes designed specifi­ cally for older adults and those with chronic conditions: Balanced Fitness and Fit 4 Life.

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Heartbreak and Heroes:

The Wake of Money’s Mistake

Ken and Mina Money were gathering blankets and high-fiving other parents as they believed that with eight seconds on the clock and a 14-11 lead, Spanish Fork High School had earned the fourth and final playoff spot from the region.

“We were down on the track, and we see one last play,” Ken Money said. “And then the whole Maple Mountain crowd was cheering. We had no clue what was going on. Then somebody told me they stripped the ball from Jason, and they’d scored.” What the Moneys didn’t see was that with 3.7 seconds left in the game, their son Jason Money had scrambled away from the line of scrimmage, successfully eluding Maple Mountain defensive players until the clock hit zero.

“I just didn’t want to get tackled with time left,” said Jason. “We were on their 20 and they could kick a field goal. I looked at the clock, and it was zero. And it was just relief. We just won. And all of a sudden, I was like, we didn’t just win.”

In football, the game doesn’t necessarily end when the clock hits zero. Instead, the game ends when the ball is dead, when the play is over.

Jason Blanthron stripped the ball from Money’s hand, after which Branddon Beebe picked it up and ran into the end zone for the gamewinning touchdown. Money said he realized his mistake the minute the defenders hit him.

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a lot of hard work and three years of playing good football for that moment. It was overwhelming. It didn’t feel real at all.”

He wasn’t aware of much until he saw his father walking toward him. “I was just heartbroken,” Jason said. “I couldn’t believe what happened. What was I thinking? It all happened so fast...there were so many emotions going on inside of me,” Jason continues, “It was a feeling I’ve never felt before in my entire life. This is a pretty unique loss. I just felt for my team; We’ve all worked so hard for three years. …

And for it to come to an end on my play, it really hurt.”

Once he returned home, a personally painful situation became a public humiliation. “I got a notification on my phone,” Jason said.

“Someone tweeted at me and it said, ‘You worthless loser. You should never play football again.’ I had no clue who it was.”

The tweets continued, deteriorating from hurtful to horrific. The video, already on YouTube, had been posted on most national sports websites and some news sites. It was the 1.2 million views on Bleacher Report that felt like a kick in the gut.

People called him insulting names and told him he wasn’t worthy of being the team’s water boy. He received 15 death threats, and one of the worst tweets, “You’re so stupid, you couldn’t even kill yourself right.” It was shocking — for many reasons — to the entire family.

Why would people who didn’t know Money or care about the game

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Opponents and strangers from around the country quickly joined the fight to defend Money. His coaches and teammates, those most affected by his mistake, were the first to offer support.

Coach Kirk Chambers, who played in the NFL, offered a moving defense of the civic-minded honor student in a Blaze article. Then, Jason answered his phone to hear, “Hi, this is LaVell Edwards.”

Gary Crowton (former BYU head coach and current SUU offensive coordinator) called him. Ty Detmer called him. Dixie State--where he has a scholarship offer--invited him down to visit the campus.

Spanish Fork’s mayor and City Council members called to tell the family how well Jason had represented the community. Opposing players defended him, with one Maple Mountain player even texting Jason to invite him to a haunted house with some other teens.

[Then] there came a call from an Arizona phone number. “I answered, and he said, ‘Is this Jason Money?’ I said yes, and he said, ‘THE Jason Money? Hey, man, this is Ryan Fitzpatrick. I just wanted you to know, I really think a lot of you. … I know you’re a great person and you shouldn’t let this define you.’”

“We could say thank you every day for the rest of our lives and I don’t think it would be enough,” says his sister. “The nice words have saved Jason, probably. He’s strong, but it helps to have the support and the love of other people.”

Jason said if he had the opportunity, he’d absolutely take the chance to live that 3.7 seconds again. “But there’s no point,” he said. “So why beat yourself up about it? I’ve just got to face the music and take what

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By Julie Hunter Southern Utah is home to many restaurants though relatively few chefs. National chains with corporate-set menus and often prepackaged ingredients tend to dominate the restaurant scene here, as they do throughout America. Though most of us have a favorite dish somewhere among the offerings, we all know that the craft and quality will always be higher in a restaurant created and helmed by a creative chef.

What’s the secret to creating dishes that stand out? Long time chef Randall Richards, co-owner with wife Nicki of the Painted Pony, as well as their pub-style restaurant George’s Corner (across Ancestor Square), has a dedicated following of foodies spanning from Los Angeles to Aspen and has earned a bevy of local, regional and national awards. His answer to this is simple: Keep it real.

“We improve and expand our menus by improving and expanding our ingredient control,” Richards said and explained that the volume and uniqueness of the flavor an ingredient imparts is proportional to how and when it was produced. “Using organic, seasonally harvested food in dishes whenever possible is so important to the quality of the menu,” Richards said. He and Nicki began an acre garden several years ago to grow herbs and produce for the restaurants, and have established relationships with many organic growers. They also started the Downtown Farmers Market in Ancestor Square eight years ago as an offshoot of their sourcing for the restaurants. “Nicki and I have always had a strong connection to and appreciation for the environment, and that has been at the center of what we have created with our restaurants and also with the farmers market.”

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16 years. As a freelance “Above all for me is quality of flavor,” he writer, she has enjoyed many opportunities over the years said. “We make our dishes from scratch to cover the community at both restaurants so we start each day for St. George Health with a prep list that seems like it never & Wellness, St. George ends. We’re always chopping around Magazine, The Spectrum & Daily News, The here.”

Independent, and other area Richards is known for his ingredientpublications. driven dishes that make multiple flavors and textures come together at once. The Painted Pony’s apple stuffed, bacon wrapped roasted duck breast with its fresh celery root-infused potato puree is just one of several dishes there that allows diners to experience a flavor combination that is savory, sweet, rich and bright.

George’s Corner may be pub style but it gets the same creative energy when it comes to flavors and ingredients. Randall’s take on the classic veggie burger, for example, offers sweet bursts from locally grown organic sweet potatoes alongside earthy black beans, brown rice and shoestring onions. “We opened George’s with a simple menu and over time we’ve swapped out ingredients with ones we’ve grown or produced ourselves or sourced from good, organic growers,” he said.

The garden they maintain for the restaurants produces their heirloom tomatoes for seasonal salads as well as slicing tomatoes for burgers and sandwiches. In addition to the focus on tomatoes, they grow baby carrots, baby beets, turnips, cucumbers, parsley, chives, thyme, basil, mint and a variety of squash. They’ve added about forty chickens to lay farm fresh eggs for George’s Corner breakfast menu and this year they plan to expand the pumpkin patch for a broader selection of fall squash.

Two restaurants, an acre garden and a flock of chickens equals a crazy amount of work, but in the end, it’s worth it. “My favorite thing is eating in restaurants,” he said. “This is what I love. My goal now is to figure out how to do more.”

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In today’s world of “I want it, and I want it now,” health care has become a world of quick fixes, shots, pills, and whatever will make me feel better, preferably with the least amount of effort!

St. George Health and Wellness is a bright spot in our community; a resource of informative articles directed at your health. Nothing worthwhile ever comes easy and the investment of time and effort is the requirement for great results. As a physical therapist, practicing in this area for the past 30 years, I have been pleased with the direction our community has taken in being a world leader in the area of investing in the health of our nation.

Examples of this investment include the World Senior Games, St. George Marathon, and the Iron Man Triathlon.

As a first line of defense in your health and wellness, let me suggest to you, “Try P.T. first.” This is a great way to not only maintain but to enhance your physical condition. With the availability of no cost screenings and time spent with the very experts that can keep you in peak physical condition, the skills of physical therapists can be the first step to taking charge of your health.

Unknown to most, physical therapists are skilled in the assessment of musculoskeletal injuries and can help in the prevention of injury caused by overuse, poor ergonomics, bad posture, and nearly every other ache or pain you can come up with. There hasn’t been an injured soldier, worker, athlete, or average Joe who hasn’t benefited from the help of physical therapy. In the world of specialists, it is often a good idea to have eyes, hands, and minds that will help by looking at you as a complete person and doing what it takes to get to the root of the problem. Instead of wandering through the maze, searching for direction, start by picking up that personal map for your health and “Try P.T. first!”

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As you consider your resolutions, you may want to consider strategies and methods to help you achieve your goals. In recovery we have a tried-and-true program that has helped countless individuals overcome their addiction and restored thousands of alcoholics and drug addicts back to joyful living. When followed closely this program can facilitate amazing levels of emotional and spiritual growth that overcome self-righteousness, self-deception, and self-pity. We are talking about the Twelve Step Program!

If you are not familiar with the Twelve Step Program, it is a set of guiding spiritual principles that outline a course of action for recovery from addiction. This program assumes that addiction is a spiritual problem. Although the program is primarily used for recovery, it

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provides lasting principles, especially for About the Author those trying to achieve a goal.

Sherry has her Master’s degree The twelve steps of the program are: in Mental Health Counseling and over five years experience 1. Admitting you are powerless over working with Drug and your problems, and that your life Alcohol addiction. She is has become unmanageable. currently the president of the 2. Coming to believe that a Power Domestic Violence Coalition with St. George. Utah. greater than yourself can restore you to sanity.

3. Making a decision to turn your will and life over to the care of God (as you understand Him/Her).

4. Making a searching and fearless moral inventory of yourself.

5. Admitting to God, to yourself, and another human being, the exact nature of your wrongs.

6. Being entirely ready to have God remove all of your defects of character.

7. Humbly asking Him/Her to remove your shortcomings.

8. Making a list of all persons you have harmed and be willing to make amends to them all.

9. Making direct amends to such people whenever possible, except when doing so would injure them or others.

10. Continuing to take personal inventory and when you are wrong, promptly admitting it.

11. S eeking through prayer and meditation to improve your conscious contact with God (as you understand Him/Her) praying only for knowledge of His/Her will for you and the power to carry that out.

12. H aving had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, trying to carry this message to others, and practice these principles in all of your affairs.

As you work through your New Year’s resolutions, consider these principles. I would suggest taking one step per month and reviewing that step each day for thirty days. You will experience increased spirituality, and a better resolve to accomplish your goals. Although the steps of recovery are spiritually oriented, they are not based on a specific religion. Even those who do not prescribe to a specific faith can still find a serene, fulfilling way of life. After all, you deserve a great year and a happy life!

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plan benefits. Most, if not all, insurances have websites with this confusion regarding what a free preventive care visit encompasses information clearly spelled out. For example, United Health Care makes it a beneficial discussion. The new health care Patient has a website devoted to this topic anyone can access at www. | WELLNESS Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPAC) is trying to influence uhcpreventivecare.com. The Department of Health and Human Services site is found at www.hhs.gov/ the system and patients to improve our healthcare and can answer many questions. preventive care. In order to do this, it Click on “Wellness and Prevention” in the mandates insurances to cover a preventive Typical Preventive site. visit once each year at 100% without a coCare Services Medicare uses a different approach. pay, coinsurance or deductible. However, • Immunizations They provide a “Welcome to Medicare” this is not meant to cover existing medical • Diabetes preventive visit during the first 12 months issues, but rather to focus on prevention • Thyroid one has part B coverage. This is similar to when you are symptom free.

• Cholesterol and Anemia the visit mentioned above. After the initial While most providers will take a minute Screening welcome visit, Medicare has an annual or two to refill an existing medication or • Colorectal Cancer Screenings wellness visit to help you develop or update answer a quick question on an ongoing • Pap Smears a personalized preventive plan, however, issue, this is not the purpose of a preventive • Mammograms it does not include examination, with the visit. Insurance will not cover the evaluation • Bone Density Screening • Some STD screens exception of vital signs, nor does it include and management (E+M) of a current • Contraceptive Management lab testing, etc. Its purpose is to do a health problem under this provision. Thus, if you risk assessment and requires using a tool to have ongoing issues you want addressed, detect any cognitive impairment, depression, you should plan on another visit with your provider or ask when you make your appointment for extra time and difficulty performing common activities of daily living. Again, to cover these other issues. Also, you should plan on paying your it does not cover evaluating new conditions or complaints, nor co-pay, coinsurance or deductible for those services per your manage existing health problems. These would require a second insurance agreement. As a provider, I appreciate the distinction appointment. Some Medicare Advantage plans may cover a more being made in order to carve out an opportunity to really focus traditional physical examination with labs, so I would encourage on preventive care. As they say, “an ounce of prevention is worth investigation into your specific insurer.

Prevention services may help prevent years of heartache and a pound of cure.”

Your preventive care may include physical examinations, expensive treatments, and therefore are set aside as a covered immunizations, lab tests and other types of screening tests such as benefit under PPACA. I encourage patients to take advantage of mammography, colonoscopy, bone densitometry and pap smears it but also understand its role and limitations. In doing so, it will for women. These are determined by your age, gender, family save a lot of confusion at the visit and prevent patients arriving with history and personal health history. Within those parameters, the anticipation that the free benefit will help them treat ongoing the covered tests are pretty consistent from one commercial medical issues. insurer to another. I would encourage you to review your health

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About the Author Dr. Scott Barton is a graduate of the University of Utah School of Medicine. He provides the full scope of family practice as a partner at the St. George Clinic, a branch of Central Utah Clinic. He enjoys providing preventive care services along with doing obstetrical care, pediatrics, adult care as well as acute care (fractures, illness, lacerations) and office procedures.

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Have you ever had pain in your back and/or leg, and had a doctor sghw | C U LT U R E tell you that you have sciatica? What is sciatica?

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Pain can range from mild to severe to excruciating, but fortunately there are some helpful treatments.

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Although in some cases the pain can About the Author be felt all the way to the feet, the most Dr. Hillstead earned his common source of pain comes from medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, the nerves leaving the spine in the low and his post medical school back. Most commonly, irritation to these training has included family nerves comes from a herniated disc in the medicine, anesthesiology spine or from overgrowth of bone (bone and specialized fellowship training in interventional spur) that crowds the nerve. pain management at Henry In rare cases, a tumor or disease Ford Hospital in Detroit, process like diabetes can cause irritation Michigan. to the nerve. The pain can be from physical pressure on the nerve as well as inflammation from chemicals produced by injury or tissue irritation. Sciatic pain is often described as “shooting” or “electrical” pain, burning, tingling, or numbness. Treating the inflammation, irritation, and crowding of the nerve is key.

The spinal nerves are very sensitive; even small changes can result in worsening of pain. Bending, lifting or sitting down for a long period of time can strain discs in the back, increasing the pressure and inflammation of nerves. Tight muscles often make the problem worse and contribute to a cycle of pain and irritation.

Just as small changes can make it worse, small improvements can break the cycle of pain. The key is to improve or remove the irritation to the nerve and keep the muscles from tightening and causing a cycle of pain. Ice can relieve symptoms early on and promote healing. Heat can help loosen tight muscles, while stretching can relieve tension and reduce compression to nerves. Over the counter medications like ibuprofen and naproxen can also be helpful. It is also essential to maintain good spine health by keeping the muscles in the back and core flexible and strong, thus protecting the vulnerable areas of the spine.

When the pain is severe or persists, and at home measures aren’t making a difference, there are effective injections that can be given.

Epidural steroid injections can place a strong anti-inflammatory medication near the irritated nerve root to reduce or eliminate painful symptoms for a time, allowing you to get back to the activities that will keep your spine healthy.

Surgery is an option when other therapies have not worked, or in cases where there is weakness in the legs or loss of bowel or bladder control. The surgeon can remove parts of the disc or bones that are putting pressure on the nerves and causing pain.

Back pain and sciatica are very common, and affect a great number of people. However, with the right treatments and care of your back, you can greatly improve your quality of life. If you are suffering from sciatica consult your physician or a pain specialist at Southwest Spine and Pain Center to learn the best options for you.

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By Terrin Parker The most inspirational and influential people among us often come from the darkest, cruelest places in this world. Places that none of us want to believe exist. Places that cause us to question humanity, and the hope that good will ultimately trump evil. These people rise from the ashes to show us that there is reason to live, and purpose to life. The person I’m going to tell you about did just that. Literally.

It was 1983, and six year old David Rothenberg was in a hotel room near Disneyland with his father, Charles. His parents were in the process of a custody dispute and his father had decided that if he couldn’t have David, no one could. Charles kidnapped David and brought him to California. As David slept, his father poured kerosene all over his son’s body, and lit a match.

By the time the paramedics arrived, David had sustained severe burns over 90% of his body and was not expected to live. His mother, Marie, was notified and flew from New York to California, where David was hospitalized. She walked into the room to see her son lying there in bed, covered in bandages from head to toe. His eyes were bulging out of singed skin and his lips were gone.

In an article published in People Magazine, Marie wrote, “I had never seen anybody suffering to that extent. I couldn’t imagine a human body being able to repair itself from so critical a condition.”

To take the burned tissue off, the doctors put David in a whirlpool containing a bleach solution and brushed off the irreparable skin.

In the beginning they used pigskin and cadaver skin to cover him temporarily by stapling it to him, then when he was ready for the real skin, the doctors surgically removed skin from the few areas on his body not burned and laid it on him in mesh grafts.

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Against all odds, David survived, though survival meant that he would continue to have chronic pain throughout his life. David legally changed his name to Dave Dave, to free himself of his father’s name and criminal legacy, and become his own person, leaving behind any familial connection he had to the man who had tried to take his life.

Dave Dave did have a person come into his life that became somewhat of a father figure to him, and that person was Michael Jackson. Hearing of the horrific circumstances surrounding Dave’s accident, Michael reached out to him and they became lifelong friends. Dave appeared on Larry King Live for an interview on the day of Michael Jackson’s funeral, and talked about their connection and friendship over the years.

Another person of influence in Dave’s life is Dr. Ward Wagner of Dixie Chiropractic. In dealing with the chronic pain that he faces on a day-to-day basis, Dave has tried several methods of relief, and countless clinics and specialists. It wasn’t until he was introduced to Dr. Wagner and Calmare Therapy last October that Dave finally found a reprieve from the pain.

“I thought Dr. Wagner was the best doctor in the world, because he was the only doctor that was able to take away my pain,” says Dave.

“And I really love the machine, itself, because it has changed my life.”

So what is it about Calmare that is successful in treating pain, where other treatments have failed? In his own words, Dr. Wagner explains how Calmare is different than other methods of chronic pain relief: “Historically, methods for managing pain involved attempts to suppress what the brain perceives as pain. Most methods have revolved around changing chemistry, such as pain killers or nerve

sghw | blocks. Their intent is to suppress or inhibit what the system is feeling. However, these methods lose their effectiveness as a long term fix. In other words, they just don’t work.

“The Calmare system has been miraculous in bringing homeostasis, or normalcy, to areas of abnormal neural feedback.

In other words, reprogramming or rebooting normal neural signatures. It doesn’t inhibit neural transmissions from occurring, but helps reprogram the brain to think that things are normal again.”

That neural reprogramming is what finally brought Dave some relief. “My first experience [with Calmare] was a little bit strange, because it was the first time I’d had electrical impulses put into my muscles and the areas of pain,” he recalls. “I noticed a large difference in terms of positive signals being sent to my nerves, in my back especially, and that’s an area that has been troubling me since I was a child.”

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TURE machine works. It |changes Machines may contain the technology | toW E improve LLNESS circumstances, but it’s people that hold the real power to change lives. People like Michael Jackson, Dr. Wagner, and Dave Dave are perfect examples of such power. With their knowledge, experiences, actions, and words, they inspire hope and bring change. At times, life can burn our hopes to the ground, and leave us scarred. But if we so choose, we can become a light in the darkness and out of ashes, we too can rise.

Dave Dave and Dr. Wagner will be featured on the show “The Doctors” mid-January discussing Dave’s journey, including his experience with Calmare Therapy.

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Dr. Scott Newbold on Immunizations

By Kristy Ann Pike Know anyone who has had small pox lately? How about polio?

Diphtheria? Once global health threats of literally epidemic proportions, these and other diseases have largely been eradicated, due almost entirely to immunizations.

Nationally, the basic childhood immunization series is commonly referred to as the 4:3:1:3:3:1 series: 4 DTaP, 3 Polio, 1 MMR, 3 Hib, 3 Hepatitis B, and 1 Chickenpox. The goal is for every child to be fully immunized at age two. According to the Utah Department of Health (immunize-utah.org), “National childhood immunization coverage levels in 2011 revealed that 77% of the nation’s two-yearold children received the 4:3:1:3:3:1 series, compared to 71.1% of Utah’s children.”

Why aren’t more children immunized? Dr. Scott Newbold, an Intermountain Healthcare pediatrician, frequently answers questions from parents who have concerns about vaccinations.

“We are always weighing the risks and benefits of vaccines,” says Dr. Newbold. “We’re taking a calculated risk when we immunize children by giving them a part of a noxious agent. But we are giving them parts that will not cause the disease.” And while immunizations can cause reactions like a mild fever and tenderness, the discomforts are far less concerning than the dangers of the fullfledged disease. In fact, “a little fever is a sign that a child is having an adequate response to the vaccine,” notes Newbold.

Still, “We want to make sure that vaccines are safe,” he says.

“They are studied rigorously before they go to market, and those studies are ongoing.” Dr. Newbold points to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), a national vaccine safety surveillance program cosponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and the Food and Drug Administration.

Parents, guardians, and healthcare workers are encouraged to report any adverse reactions to vaccines via the VAERS website (vaers.hhs.gov). Reports are collected and analyzed, and results are made public.

Dr. Newbold points to the rotavirus vaccine as an example of VAERS working. “Rotavirus is a gastrointestinal disease that can cause diarrhea and dehydration,

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We had an extremely effective vaccine About the Physician Dr. Scott Newbold is a for rotavirus, but reports showed it pediatrician at the Cedar City may have caused an increased risk Clinic. For more information of intestinal illness. The vaccine was or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Newbold, please call pulled, and we now have a new one that 435.868.5500. was studied rigorously. As we went back and looked at the data from the earlier vaccine, epidemiological studies showed that it was probably safe, but the system will err on the side of caution.”

Dr. Newbold highly recommends that families talk to their pediatrician or family practice doctor as they make choices about immunization. “There is a lot of inaccurate information on the internet. As physicians, our job is to review all the data and medical literature so we can educate our patients about the pros and cons.”

“I have seen an aerial photograph from 1962 of people waiting in a mile-long line on a hot summer day for the polio vaccine,” he continues. “They had seen the effects of that disease that most of us haven’t. I will sit with parents until all of their immunization questions are answered, no matter how long it takes. There is a reason we live longer now than any other generation before us. It is because of vaccines.”

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By Riverside Medical Arts Staff With each New Year comes resolutions, and our minds wander to the thought of “New Year, New You!” Maybe you want to manage your time better, exercise more, or even eat healthier. Have you ever considered that a “New You” can come from having your hormones checked? If you are one of the numerous men and women who suffer from fatigue, muscle loss, or mood swings despite eating right, getting enough sleep, and exercising, then getting your hormone levels checked should be your next New Year’s resolution.

As we age, our hormone levels tend to drop, causing the above symptoms and many more. It is a natural part of life and is generally unavoidable. However, through Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) one can ideally turn back the clock and in the words of our patients “make [you] feel like a new person!” Bio-identical hormones identically match the molecular structure of the hormones that your body makes. They are created by a compounding pharmacy and are derived from natural plant sources. By opting to use Bio-identical hormones instead of synthetic options, the risks of breast cancer, heart disease and blood clots are lowered. Bringing your hormone levels back to optimal levels can lead to increased energy, libido, and can even stabilize your mood.

Your journey to a “New You” may include a visit with Dr. Gayle Carter, a licensed gynecologist specializing in BHRT. After discussing any symptoms, a test of your blood, urine and saliva

would point to which hormones your body is lacking. After the initial testing, the interpretation of your test results would then offer solutions to your symptoms.

BHRT is not one size fits all. In order to customize treatment, Dr. Carter builds a relationship with each patient to help target their exact needs, treating them About the Physician Dr. Gayle Carter has worked through compounding medications; in Southern Utah for thirty this ensures that patients will reach years; he follows the current and maintain optimal results. Along trends of the health world with BHRT, supplemental replacement and has developed many options for his patients. He may be recommended to encourage the and the staff of Riverside intake of vitamins and minerals. Once Medical Arts customize you feel better and your hormones are treatment for each patient in hormone replacement in optimal range, hormone levels will therapy, weight management, be closely monitored to make sure they and laser and aesthetic stay that way. treatments, to help you meet specific lifestyle goals.

Don’t let another New Year pass you by. Call Riverside Medical Arts and schedule an appointment to work with your hormones and change your life.

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Your Bladder Matters: What Women Should Know about “Gotta-Go!”

By Gregory Taylor, MD Many women, young and old, suffer from bladder problems ranging from the occasional annoying gotta-go, to leaks while exercising or sneezing, to debilitating urinary frequency and loss of control. The gottago feeling is called urgency, and urgency associated with a leak is called urge incontinence. Urinary frequency describes how often a person has to urinate, and incontinence is a general term for loss of urinary control.

Most women with bladder problems suffer from urinary frequency and urgency. These are the classic overactive bladder symptoms. Many women also suffer from urinary incontinence to varying degrees. Urologists and urogynecologists are doctors who can help these problems with medication and surgery, but there are a few things you can do on your own: Pelvic Floor Exercises Pelvic floor exercises, known as “Kegel exercises,” are a simple way to improve bladder function. While this takes persistence and dedication, there is no risk, no cost, and very little time investment. The key to Kegel exercises is to perform them correctly and often. Proper technique involves tightening the urinary sphincter muscle, which can be verified by placing a finger in the vaginal opening and feeling the contraction around the finger. An alternative verification technique is to squeeze your pelvic floor muscles as though you are trying to stop the flow of urine (though you should not do this exercise routinely while voiding).

A common technique for Kegel exercises involves holding each contraction for 3-10 seconds, and doing 50-100 exercises per day. If Kegel exercises are performed regularly, overactive bladder symptoms will usually improve, and most women will have improvement in mild to moderate urinary incontinence.

Optimal Weight Achieving and maintaining optimal weight also improves bladder function. Body mass index (BMI) is a common tool to determine whether an individual is overweight or obese. BMI can be calculated very easily (Figure 1). The BMI, while not a perfect representation of fitness level, does provide a rough idea of optimal weight, overweight, and obesity (Figure 2).

Studies have shown that women with BMI at or above 30, had at least three times the risk of severe incontinence compared to women whose BMI was 24 or less.1 Another Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculation study showed that the earlier in Step 1. Multiply your height (inches) times itself. life a woman becomes obese, the Step 2. Divide your weight (pounds) by your answer more severe her incontinence will from step 1. be.2 Many studies show that the Step 3. Multiply your answer from step 2 by 703.

This answer is your BMI. higher the Body Mass Index (BMI) Example: BMI, greater Step 1. 66 inches x 66 inches = 4,356 inches2 18.5-25 Optimal weight weight gain, Step 2. 150 lbs/4,356 inches2 = 0.03443526 lbs/in2 25-30 Overweight and central Step 3. 0.03443526 lbs/in2 x 703 = 24.2 Above 30 Obese Figure 1 66 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

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Diet and Fluid Intake Some dietary components can affect overactive bladder symptoms.

Eating vegetables, bread, and chicken decreases urinary frequency and urgency.3 Conversely, diets with higher fat intake and greater energy intake tend to worsen overactive bladder symptoms.

Caffeine, carbonation and artificial sweeteners also worsen overactive bladder symptoms. Artificial sweeteners aspartame and saccharin actually increase urgency and frequency, and ascorbic acid and citric acid (found in many carbonated beverages) also increase calcium flow and therefore bladder overactivity.

Some individuals, especially the elderly, reduce overall fluid intake to reduce trips to the bathroom. This technique does reduce urgency and frequency symptoms during the day and night, but can cause dehydration with resultant poor kidney function and potentially kidney stones.

Vitamins and Supplements Higher intakes of vitamin D and protein have been shown to improve urinary urgency and frequency. One natural product, cranberry juice, has garnered much media attention. This has mostly been studied with respect to prevention of urinary tract infection, not prevention of overactive bladder or incontinence. Recent studies and reviews show no significant cost-effective reduction of urinary tract infections when cranberry products were used as prevention.3

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These are proven methods that you can do on your own to enhance your bladder function. And that’s what you need to know about “gotta-go!”

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References 1. Danforth KN et al. Risk factors for urinary incontinence among middle aged women. Am J Obstect Gynaecol 2006;194:339-45.

2. Mishra GD et al. Body weight through adult life and risk of incontinence in middle-aged women; Results from a British prospective cohort. Int J Obes 2008;32:1415-22.

3. Robinson D, Giarenis I, Cardozo L. You are what you eat: The impact of diet on overactive bladder and lower urinary tract symptoms. Maturitas 2014;79:8-13.

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By Kimball B. Forbes, MCD In 1938, Harvard University began following 268 male undergraduate students and kicked off the longest-running longitudinal studies of human development in history. The study’s goal was to determine what factors contribute most strongly to human flourishing. The astonishing range of psychological, anthropological, and physical traits — ranging from personality type to IQ to drinking habits to family – indicates just how exhaustive and quantifiable the research data has become.

Recently, George Vaillant, who directed the study for more than three decades, published the study’s findings in the 2012 book Triumphs of Experience. The book says that marriages bring much more contentment after age 70, and physical aging after 80 is determined less by heredity than by habits formed prior to age 50. As you can imagine, the study’s discoveries are bountiful, but the most significant finding of all is that “alcoholism is a disorder of great destructive power.”

In Triumphs of Experience, Vaillant raises a number of contributing factors, but the one he refers to most often is the powerful correlation between the warmth of your relationships and your health and happiness in later years. In his own words, “The seventy-five years and twenty million dollars expended on the Grant Study points to a straightforward five-word conclusion:

Happiness is love. Full stop.”

Many things can contribute to a loving relationship. Good commu­ nication is certainly one of them. For those who experience hearing loss, communication often becomes more difficult, which can in turn affect the relationship and lead to isolation and frustration.

Without good communication, loving relationships are more difficult to maintain. If you or a loved one is experiencing hearing loss that is affecting your loving relationships, call Kimball B Forbes, MCD, Clinical Audiologist at 435-688-8866 or visit our website at: www.hearingaiddoctor.com.

About the Author Kimball B. Forbes, MCD, has been in the St. George area for the past twentyeight years and is a co-owner of Advanced Hearing and Balance Specialists. He and his wife, Jonna, are the proud parents of eight children and four grandchildren. Kimball is passionate and enjoys helping to build better relationships through better hearing.

He is the longest tenured audiologist in Southern Utah, and has established eleven hearing clinics. He specializes in earmold and hearing protection, service and counseling, hearing aid sales, and diagnostic medical hearing assessments for adults and children.

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Healthy Eye Tips for

Digital Devices

By Dr. Eric Drake and Dr. Ryan Robison More and more these days we see people coming into our office with some vague, yet simple concerns about their eyes. Often, these symptoms will be described as eye strain, eye fatigue, blurred vision, dry or red eyes, and possibly even headaches. As we talk with them about what they do for work or how they use their eyes, there is a strong correlation with the amount of time spent on their computer, tablet or smart phone.

Our visual system wasn’t made to stare at LED screens or computers for prolonged hours. With the rapid change in technology, our eyes are being used in ways we are not used to. This can cause irritating and inconvenient symptoms that can potentially damage our eyes.

This condition is known as Computer Vision Syndrome or digital eye strain. It is the temporary discomfort that follows two or more hours of computer or digital device use. A variety of electronic devices can cause digital eye strain, including televisions, desktop or laptop computers, smart phones, e-readers, tablets, and gaming systems.

So what can we do to keep our eyes healthy and happy and still enjoy the wonders of technology? First, and foremost, you need to have the proper glasses or contact lens prescription if needed. If you don’t have the proper prescription, this can cause headaches and eye strain that could be easily avoided with the proper lenses. A lot of people have found great comfort in computer glasses. Compared to traditional bifocals 70 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

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Second, try to reduce glare from excessive lighting, whether it be indoor or outdoor lighting. Overhead lighting at home or the work place may be causing reflections or glare from your monitor, and sunlight passing through windows can be another source. You can also adjust the brightness, contrast or size of your font to alleviate eye strain. We have had a number of patients report improved comfort on their e-readers simply by adjusting the text size.

Third, blink! Yes, blink! Studies show that when we read a good 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 those soothing tears and oils we make across our eyes. Sometimes supplemental treatments or medications may be needed, such as the LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation Treatment, Restasis drops or artificial tears.

Finally, take breaks! When we stare at screens up close for a prolonged time our eyes are being over worked. The accommodative system in our eyes that allows us to see up close needs a chance to relax. This can be done by using the 20x20x20 rule. For every 20 minutes of close-up activity, take at least 20 seconds to look at least 20 feet away, to allow the eyes to relax. This is also a great time to get in some good blinks and spread those oils

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About the Authors Dr. Drake is a graduate of Dixie State College, Utah Valley University, and Pacific University College of Optometry, where he received clinical honors and an award for outstanding academic achievement and clinical excellence. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Utah Optometric Association. Dr. Drake loves spending time with his wife Heidi and their two wonderful children. He also loves being in the outdoors and playing sports, especially golf and softball.

Dr. Robison is a graduate of Dixie State College, Brigham Young University, and Pacific University College of Optometry.

He has memberships in the American Optometric Association and Utah Optometric Association. He has served on the Board of Directors for the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce and SouthWest Federal Credit Union. He has also served as President of the St. George Exchange Club. He and his wife, Josie, are the proud parents of three beautiful children.

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Financial health is important to overall wellness. Just like we consult a|doctor C U or L Tother U Rhealth E care provider to help maintain our physical well-being, it is imperative to our financial health to consult a licensed financial planner (or registered investment advisor) along | WE L L N planner E S S to get a wide angle on how you are with a certified mortgage approaching your next home purchase. This is especially important during your retirement years. It always amazes me the mistakes that are made when buying a home, retiring, or moving 401 K’s and/or IRA’s that could have been prevented.

Here are some of the most common mistakes clients make when purchasing a home: 1. Withdrawing funds from a 401 K or IRA retirement plan for a down payment on a home. This could cause a sizable taxable event, and can be strategized in several ways to minimize the down payment and spread the funds across multiple tax years to reduce your penalties. Another strategy is to simply borrow funds from your 401 K (instead of withdrawing them) and pay taxes in the year you withdraw. If you borrow against your account, there may be some significant advantages in doing so versus a straight withdrawal.

2. Building wealth long term with today’s interest rates. If you are paying mortgage insurance in any fashion, you should get a second opinion on your specific situation. There are a lot of options to bypass mortgage insurance and eliminate a waste of payments that do not benefit your plan of growing equity and overall wealth.

3. Taking out a 15 year loan and paying a home off early. There are more benefits to taking out a 30 year fixed and building wealth

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outside of the mortgage than trying to do a 15 year loan and paying a home off early. Let’s say you are borrowing at 4.0% and writing your interest deduction off, net borrowing at 3.0% for example (depending upon your tax bracket). My thoughts are, if you have anything better than 3.0% to invest in, why would you put your money toward a mortgage instead of a mutual fund with a 20 year plan? If you have questions about this, please give our office a call and we will give you a free DVD that outlines this wealth building strategy.

4. Paying cash and/or taking out a conventional loan versus the HECM loan. If you are retiring in a home that you will be in long term, you need to look at all of your options with the HECM loan versus paying cash and or taking out a conventional loan. There is a reason that 60% of our clients over 62 are using the HECM loan versus other options where you are making payments for the rest of your life.

Today, my plea to each of you is to take a look at your next mortgage purchase very carefully. There are many mortgage options with regard to your financial health, so consult a professional mortgage planner when deciding the best plan for you. As a registered investment advisor representative and senior mortgage planner, I have seen too many mistakes made by clients and mortgage brokers who do not consider all of the pros and cons in all areas to be considered when purchasing a home.

For a free consultation and appraisal on your home, or to get a second opinion on your mortgage or investments, please give our office a call today.

Brandon Hansen is a Registered Investment Advisor Representative and a Utah principal Lending Manager for Cherry Creek Mortgage.

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More specifically, if you do something or nothing. A resolve to do something is only successful if you get off the dime and move.

If you’d like 2015 to be better, happier, and more successful than 2014, now is the time to get moving. Take action. DXATC may not be your first choice if your resolution is to lose weight, quit smoking, or spend more time with your family. If, however, you are ready to improve your employability, get a better job, earn a promotion, or open the gates to a new career, DXATC can help you get moving and get it done.

The college offers full certification programs in: Medical Assisting, Certified Nurse Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, IT, Architectural, Mechanical or Civil Drafting, Manufacturing Operations, Industrial & Facilities Maintenance, CNC Machining, Plumbing Apprenticeship, Electrical Apprenticeship, HVAC, Diesel or Office Technology, Emergency Medical Technician, and Advanced Emergency Technician.

Each certificate is recognized by industry and there are local jobs waiting for successful graduates. DXATC president, Kelle Stephens,

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shares, “The college only offers programs that are currently in demand by industry. Our accrediting body (Council on Occupational Education) requires that the college meet minimum benchmarks of 60% completion and 70% placement.” In fiscal year 2014, she reports that DXATC achieved 87% completion, 97% placement, and 100% licensure.

If a full certification program doesn’t meet your current need or interest, DXATC also offers a plethora of terrific short-term classes ranging from Adobe Photoshop to Steel Fabrication. According to Industry Training Director, Traci Fitzgerald, “Whether you are looking to update your skills or learn something completely new, chances are we will have a class that will pique your interest. Our classes accommodate work schedules and provide relevant material.

Many of our students have obtained a new skill in just a few short hours and been able to go to work immediately in a new field. ”

DXATC offers quick in-and-out courses in technology for those who are a bit intimidated by their computer, tablet, or cell phone as well as those more experienced and looking to conquer the latest technologies. For small businesses, the college offers classes such as QuickBooks, Human Resource Essentials, Crucial Conversations, Paralegal, creating websites, basic graphic design and leadership. Those who enjoy hands-on technologies might give Woodworking, Welding, ATV/Motorcycle Repair, or Floral Design a try. You may be interested in emergency response services such as CPR/First Aid, EMT, or Security. New for spring, DXATC will offer cooking classes, which will include classes in understanding basics of preparation and correct usage of tools for internationally themed food preparation and presentation.

“With hands-on, competency based instruction, dedicated industry partners, and experiential learning opportunities available, the DXATC is a proven change agent when it comes to improving a person’s employability and career path,” says Vic Hockett, DXATC Vice President.

So is this the year that you go beyond wishful thinking and make your resolution a reality?

We have programs and classes that will get you started. Whether you start small or go big, the key is that you START. Start here, go anywhere. Enroll today. President Stephens drives the point home, “The weeks will come and go and you can either have that certificate or not. So just do it now! Next year, you’ll be glad you did.”

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growing. “We’ve kind of revolutionized caving in Southern Utah,” he said. growing.

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Physician of the Year Coleen Andruss, MD of Healthy Lifestyles Dr. Andruss inspires longterm healthy lifestyle changes for true health and well-being.

Author of the Year Celece Seegmiller of The Travel Connection Celece invites readers to experience adventure, explore new cultures and bring more spice into life through travel.

Physician Group of the Year Heart of Dixie Heart of Dixie gives cardiology patients the resources and confidence to participate in their own heart health.

Photo of the Year Brent Prince’s rainbow photo

Wellness Provider of the Year – Ward Wagner, DC of Dixie Chiropractic Dr. Wagner has improved life for many who deal with chronic pain using the revolutionary Calmare pain relief system.

Article of the Year – Spilsbury Mortuary Dancing through Heaven: A Story of Love and Loss, March/April 2014 Fitness Advocate of the Year – Kevin Weston Helping clients create lasting change through variety and custom fitness.

Nutrition Advocate of the Year – Emily Fonnesbeck, RD Inspiring a healthy and positive relationship with food by inspiring healthy relationships with ourselves.

Non-Profit Group of the Year – Switchpoint Community Resource Center – Transforming lives in the underserved community by connecting people with long and short term programs that educate, empower and provide immediate assistance.

Financial Wellness Group of the Year – The Schofield Group Providing a fresh, easy-to-understand perspective on investment management and financial planning.

Cultural Wellness Award – DocUtah Enriching Southern Utah with an inspiring international film festival in partnership with DSU.

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What if the “top dog” has no leadership skills?

About the Author

By Jeff Sherman True or False: All leadership positions are occupied by leaders?

Genuine leadership has little to do with status, position, title, or income. It is larger than that. Leadership can be cultivated and acquired.

Leadership can move a company. It can also be missing entirely.

In order to understand how to identify significant leadership, we must acknowledge a problematic management practice. Leadership candidates are often placed into leadership roles based on prior performances that may not equate to their ability to lead.

Consider top sales producers.They are often promoted to management positions solely because they consistently exceed sales projections. But what if the “top dog” has no leadership skills? This assumptive practice becomes risky business.

The ability to outsell everyone in the company may or may not actually translate into the ability to lead others to do likewise.

Those who promote employees based only on numbers may discover that the added pressures of management responsibilities combined with shortfalls in leadership can create discouragement for the ill equipped new leader.

Discouragement plays a role in the fall of a non-leader, ingraining a sense of failure, inadequacy, even regret. Blame is attributed to a poor sales team. Rumors of a need to hire better sales people begin to form and employees are demoralized.

As sales drop and frustrations build, the new leader pushes harder.

“Do exactly as I say and you can all sell as good as me.” Other sales personnel falter. Demands heighten, pay is threatened. Morale drops.

Attrition rises. Consider the fallout. If the lack luster manager were demoted, the individual may never recover or regain the original level of sales performance.

This cycle is especially common in corporations where job placement is based upon one’s tenure or one’s blood relations to existing leadership rather than upon the best practices of talent management.

True leaders are cultivated. They are not obscure, just unrecognized.

You find them “under rocks and logs” just getting things done.

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Believing that “Beyond mediocrity dreams are found”, Jeffrey T. Sherman, Principal of ShermanSpeaks LLC, is a public speaker and consultant utilizing a relationshipbuilding blueprint to drive fledging companies and individuals to the next level: Defining 2.0™. www.ShermanSpeaks.com

The golden key to finding a significant leader Significant leaders largely impact the bottom line indirectly by impacting those who impact the bottom line. Find a leader who empowers others, giving accolades rather than seeking them. Those who boast their individual accomplishments seek power rather than leadership. Find your game-changer in the trenches lifting others, working on solutions, and being brave.

Leadership centers on the following triad: 1) Leaders have the ability to help others believe that they can accomplish the extraordinary.

2) Characteristics associated with leadership can be learned and mastered.

3) Leadership is the antecedent to lasting success.

Identifying Leaders Leaders have a reputation of being approachable and authentic.

Leadership is not so much about the plaque on the door as it is the door being open. Leaders receive company feedback as informational rather than abrasive, promoting safe interchange, harmony, heightened productivity, and creativity. Leaders smile often. They see the glass full and rising!

Five Leadership Practices 1) Establish competitive opportunities and promote from within.

Leaders must clearly see ways to advance.

2) Foster those who give recognition for a job well done to those who actually got their hands dirty.

3) Promote those who get results through serving their team members.

4) Hold leaders accountable for people results and the number results will follow.

5) Construct one-on-one goal setting sessions with your leaders. Let the leader set the goals.

Imagine your leadership positions filled with leaders. What impact would that have on your company? Happy hunting.

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Caregiver Coping With

Costs

By Dustin Schofield

More Americans are facing rising caregiver costs. The financial challenge of caring for an aging parent can also create caregiver stress. Don’t allow caring for an aging parent or spouse to become a crisis.

Nearly 10 million adults over the age of 50 provide care or financial support for aging parents. Their ranks have swelled significantly over the last decade and will continue to grow, according to a study on caregivers by MetLife.* The cost of providing care for a loved one – whether an ailing spouse or elderly parent – can be daunting.

Beyond medical expenses, such as inhouse or nursing home care, it can also include lost income due to the large time commitment.

The MetLife study estimates caregiver responsibilities for the average person, age 50 and older, can result in a total of more than $300,000 in lost wages and benefits.

There is some good news. There may be ways to provide for an aging parent or loved one without jeopardizing your finances now or in the future. Here are some strategies to consider: Talk to Your Employer Caring for a family member can be a 24-hour-a-day responsibility. The demands of a full-time job can make taking care of an aging parent or spouse difficult. Discussing the situation with your employer as soon as possible may help create a better position for yourself.

For example, you may be able to negotiate flexible work hours that allow you to take time away for doctor appointments. Your employer may also be willing to allow telecommuting options. Working from home might

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allow you to stay productive while meeting the needs of your ailing spouse or parent.

Review Your Parent’s Finances While your parent is still healthy, sit down to discuss his or her financial situation. Talk about everything from retirement savings and monthly Social Security benefits to current health care premiums and housing costs.

These discussions can give you a better handle on just how much financial support you may be expected to provide.

Your financial advisor can help you weigh your options, and may be able to serve as a neutral third party during conversations with your parent about financial matters.

Your parent’s financial situation may even make him or her eligible for certain benefits.

One example is income. If your parent’s annual income is relatively low, you may be able to claim him or her as a dependent on your tax return. This may defray the cost of care. Talk with your tax advisor before doing this to see if your situation qualifies.

Make sure your parent has an up-to-date estate plan. Be sure to review financial powers of attorney and health care proxies. You should understand what is included in these documents. Is an appropriate person named who has the authority to make critical financial or health care decisions if your parent becomes incapacitated?

These meetings should make your parent’s wishes clear.

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Wells Fargo Advisors does not render tax or legal advice. This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Dustin Schofield / Vice President of The Schofield Group Investment Management in St. George at 435-674-3601 or www.theschofieldgroup.com Disclosures: Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), Member SIPC. [The Schofield Group Investment Management] is a separate entity from WFAFN. ©2014 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. All rights reserved. 0614-02113 [94112-v1] 07/14

Dustin Schofield, Vice President of The Schofield Group Investment Management in St. George.

Get (Free) Help If your parent lives with you and needs periodic care during the day, hiring an inhome nurse can be expensive. It is likely not covered by Medicare.

Check on alternatives within the community. Many religious groups and local social service agencies provide free or lowcost care or companionship for elderly adults.

These can help reduce your out-of-pocket caregiver costs.

Also check with your family. Other members may be able to participate in your loved one’s care and provide scheduled breaks for the primary caregivers.

To avoid surprises and reduce stress, talk to your loved ones about their wishes well in advance. Discuss what will happen when they reach the age they will need additional help caring for themselves.

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The title of this article might seem like a bit of an oxymoron. After all, don’t people perceive cruises as floating mega resorts with 24/7 entertainment, buffets from sun-up until sun-down, poolside belly flop contests, and more activities in 24 hours than you ever thought possible? Not on Celebrity, and certainly not in AquaClass.

I have a client who will not even consider a Celebrity Cruise unless it is in an AquaClass stateroom. What is AquaClass? Although it

sounds like a room near the water, it is so much more. Imagine a small spa resort on a cruise ship. Healthy food, spa amenities, and rest and relaxation await guests in AquaClass staterooms. When Celebrity Cruises introduced their Solstice Class ships a few years ago, AquaClass was revealed.

Amenities in these special spa-inspired veranda staterooms include a special spa concierge, a pillow menu, aromatherapy diffuser, plush bathrobes, exclusive access to Blu Restaurant, and complimentary access to the relaxing Persian Garden and Relaxation Room. The Persian Garden is a relaxing oasis with heated mosaic lounge chairs and grottos releasing a variety of dry heat, aromatherapy-infused steam, and mists into the air as you take in panoramic views of the ocean.

Although many cruise passengers pride themselves on staying up for the midnight chocolate fountain, AquaClass passengers on Celebrity often return having lost weight and feeling better than when they left for their cruise, all in thanks to Blu. Blu is a specialty restaurant for AquaClass passengers featuring “clean cuisine”. Here, guests enjoy healthy culinary creations set in a beautiful blue restaurant.

Blu is a small restaurant compared to the large dining room and offers an intimate, gourmet experience. Of course, options from the dining room are available as well.

Conveniently located near the AquaClass staterooms is the Canyon Ranch SpaClub at Sea. Canyon Ranch is one of the world’s leading spa and wellness brands available on ten of the Celebrity ships. Canyon Ranch pioneered the wellness lifestyle and is the most comprehensive SpaClub at Sea. Everything from massages to skin

care to body treatments to salon services and even acupuncture are available in this spa at sea.

When AquaClass guests need a little fresh air, they go up a few decks to the Lawn Club. There’s nothing like a little fresh grass between your toes as you gaze out at the open sea. That’s right – fresh grass on the upper deck. Here guests can About the Author Celece Seegmiller is the local relax in their own private Alcove with a owner of the Travel Connection butler for the day, enjoy a themed picnic, in St. George. Travel is her relax in a hammock, or enjoy wine and passion and she’s spent the past cheese under the stars. It’s the perfect 22 years helping her customers cross off their bucket list. She place to relax and as you gaze out over the loves the Cook Islands and any fresh green grass and rolling blue sea. place with white sand and Celebrity offers their Renew Series turquoise water. You can contact her at celece@stgeorgetravel.com which brings the best of health and wellness to sea with The Energy, Longevity, and Ageless programs. Greet the morning with sunrise yoga, participate in the Introduction to Acupuncture Seminar, or enjoy a couple’s massage. Maybe you will find your inner Ironman in the “Tour de Cycle” indoor cycling class. The Renew Series offers a variety of choices to renew and recharge.

Whether you are new to cruising or have sailed around the world, consider the Celebrity Life™ and an AquaClass stateroom for your next vacation. With the wide variety of healthy and relaxing experiences offered onboard, you may not want to leave the ship!

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Blending a family is tough. Doing proper estate planning for a “yours, mine and ours” family presents many special challenges. This article sets forth problems and provides solutions for addressing concerns related to blended families.

In a “traditional” estate plan, each spouse provides for his or her assets to pass to the surviving spouse, with the understanding that assets will go to the children at the surviving spouse’s death. This may work well when the spouses have only been married to each other, but it can spell disaster if your family is a blended family.

Most people want to take care of their spouse or life partner. This means that if you die first, you want your spouse to have access to all of your assets. But most people also want their own children or other loved ones to inherit something. Many people do not realize how easy it is to accidentally disinherit loved ones.

Children can be inadvertently disinherited by the use of joint tenancy deeds on real estate (or joint ownership of bank accounts). For example: Husband (“H”) and Wife (“W”) have two children. H dies. W remarries Second Husband (“H2”). W wants to show her love and commitment to H2, so she retitles the house into her and H2’s name as joint tenants with right of survivorship.

She also changes the ownership of her bank accounts to be jointly owned with H2. Then she dies. The house and bank accounts suddenly belong to H2. W’s children likely get nothing.

Using a well prepared trust, allows you to have flexibility and control over your assets when you die or become incapacitated. Good estate planning can allow your spouse or partner to be cared for until his or her death, with assets retained in a sub-trust to benefit your spouse, then upon your spouse’s death, having your trustee distribute your share of the assets to your own children or to other beneficiaries you have selected.

Using a well prepared trust allows you to have flexibility and control over your assets when you die or become incapacitated. Good estate planning can allow your spouse or partner to be cared for until his or her death, with assets retained in a sub-trust to benefit your spouse. Upon your spouse’s death, a trustee will distribute your share of the assets to your own children, or to other beneficiaries you have selected.

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Jeffery J. McKenna is an attorney licensed in three states, serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. He is a partner at the Barney, McKenna and Olmstead firm, with offices in St. George and Mesquite. Since 1999, Barney, McKenna and Olmstead has been recognized as a leading Business and Estate Planning Law Firm. jmckenna@ barney-mckenna.com or call 435 628-1711

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By Alesha Sevy Kelley November 1st felt like just another Saturday, just right for ball games and Sadie Hawkins dates. Nothing could really prepare Sommer and Jesse Shipp for the news that their 16-year-old son Britton had been severely injured in a side-by-side ATV accident on his group date outing.

Britton and his date, Cassidy, were driving their Artic Cat Prowler UTV on Pine Valley Mountain going about 17-20 mph, when the road’s washboard surface caused the vehicle to lose control, ejecting both kids. Within moments, Cassidy, a brave and quick thinking 15-year-old, rushed to Britton’s rescue, clearing the debris from his mouth, which allowed him to breathe, and covered him in blankets. Miraculously, her quick action saved his life. Once he was attended to by Pine Valley and Enterprise firefighters, Britton was life-flighted to Dixie Regional Medical Center ICU, where a skilled team of doctors and nurses began a lifesaving treatment plan that included emergency neurosurgery.

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Britton made it through that first surgery with flying colors. Another miracle.

In fact, the miracles haven’t stopped. As Britton has fought for his life in a coma, friends, family, community members, strangers and even people from thousands of miles away have flooded the Shipp family with love, prayers, stories of support, food, household help and shoulders to lean on.

The challenges that have come with the territory have been softened by a peace and comfort that seems to have settled around Britton and those who love him.

“You can’t imagine the power of all of those good wishes and prayers,” said Jesse Shipp, “We have witnessed things in this room that have no explanation. . . I still don’t understand why this happened to our family, but we have experienced so many blessings, and so much love and support from our community and people far beyond our community.”

Devoted readers of the blog maintained

by Britton’s older sister, Autumn, have celebrated the miracles shared on video and stories shared through the voice of a young woman whose faith in her younger brother’s healing is unbreakable. The blog, believeforbritton.blogspot.com, has become a daily resource in the community, giving readers a chance to understand who Britton is and how much he means to our community.

Autumn’s devotion to her brother’s healing is clear, but seeing his impact on others has been surreal.

“To see his name on every sign, down every street, every car, on every person’s wrist, or across their chest. How unbelievable…

“Things could be very different.

“He could be here, in the same situation.

And people could care less, offer their condolences and that was the end of it. No signs, no stickers, no bracelets, no visits, no notes/letters....nothing.

“I think about how different it would be for our family. To not have the support that we do. To not be shown the love we feel every day.

“It would be impossible, for us. For Britt.

So thank you. We love you.”

It’s true. We’ve all seen the outpouring of support in the form of Believe for Britton signs and #7 signs (his number in Snow Canyon Baseball) from business marquees to homes, cars, bracelets, fundraisers and genuine concern on the faces of our neighbors.

Through all of the challenges and triumphs, the Shipp’s have felt the love from a thousand different souls, experienced incomprehensible vulnerability and witnessed the miracles of prayer and kindness. It is within this space that their belief in Britton is firmly rooted. And it is within this space that their story has touched the hearts of so many who also believe in Britton. When we all put our hearts together to lift up another, the impact is exponential. So keep it coming.

Keep Believing for Britton.

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By Chad D. Olson, LMFT The New Year is about fresh starts and new beginnings. This New Year, I want you to consider anyone who you haven’t forgiven.

Is there anyone who has hurt you in some way? Are you are still holding onto the pain caused by another’s actions? Do you resent or wish revenge against the offender? The purpose of this article is to try and help you see the benefits of forgiveness and give you the tools necessary to forgive.

I want to be clear that I don’t believe that forgiveness is synonymous with condoning the action or even trusting the person who hurt us. Some people believe that they can’t possibly forgive the person who hurt them because they believe that means they think the offense acceptable. We must remember that forgiveness is for you, not necessarily for the person who hurt you. In fact, sometimes the offender isn’t sorry and won’t change, but we can still forgive.

Research from the Mayo Clinic showed that forgiveness can lead to healthier relationships, greater spiritual and psychological wellbeing, less anxiety, depression, stress, and higher self-esteem. They also reported some physiological benefits including lower blood pressure, a stronger immune system and improved heart health.

Some of the earliest research regarding forgiveness was conducted by a psychologist by the name of Everett Worthington Jr. In order to help people forgive, Worthington created a step-by-step process using the acronym R.E.A.C.H. R – Recall the Hurt – Pretending that you haven’t been hurt doesn’t make the feelings go away, allowing the negative feelings to manifest themselves in other ways, so we need to first acknowledge the offense.

E – Empathize with the Offender – Empathy is approaching an issue from the other’s perspective. It does not justify what they did, but it allows you to have context around the offense.

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A – Altruistic Gift – Remember that the benefits of forgiveness are not necessarily for the offender, they are for About the Author those who have been offended. Whether Chad Olson, LMFT, is the person “deserves” your forgiveness the Clinical Director of is not the question. The question is the St. George Center for whether holding on to the grudge and Couples & Families, www.stgeorgefamilies.com. pain is negatively affecting you. In order to alleviate yourself from these negative feelings, give yourself the gift of forgiveness.

C – Commit to forgive – Make a conscientious decision to forgive.

I recently heard a presentation from Jan Graff from the Graff Stress Management group in St. George. He suggested that we forgive out loud being specific about who we are forgiving, and the specific offense we are forgiving. He then suggested to make sure the statement is in the present tense: “I forgive…” rather than “I will forgive…” or “I should forgive…”

H – Hold onto Forgiveness – There will be times when the hurt and memories will still be present, but when those moments come, reflect back to the day when you forgave, which can be defined as the decision you made to let go of resentment and desiring revenge.

Life is tough sometimes because people do things that may hurt us; so we have the opportunity to make a choice to either hold onto our pain or choose freedom through forgiveness. We also must remember that each one of us needs forgiveness too. We are human – we make mistakes. Forgive yourself and forgive others – it is a key to happiness.

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Rucci European Service Robert Dennard is one of our skilled mechanics having worked on European motorcars for 39 years. Robert is from Poland and has a passion for his work, and his expertise has added to the strength of the Rucci staff.

By Julie Labrum Las Vegas is a fun place to visit if you’re looking to have some fun and be entertained.

But driving all the way to Vegas for a car repair is probably not your idea of a good time. What some people in Southern Utah don’t know is that there is a European service shop right here in St. George! It is operated

by Nick Rucci, and has been providing outstanding service to Southern Utah and the surrounding area for the last four years.

Equipped with state-of-the-art software to diagnose all electrical and software issues, Rucci’s has the ability to accurately read the system for all European vehicles. Rucci’s offers a dealership alternative for makes such as BMW, Mini, Volvo, Mercedes, Audi and Volkswagen.

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1960 to 1990. For those automobiles that cannot be analyzed with software, Robert is able to manually diagnose any issues and make the needed repairs. Having worked on European motorcars for 39 years, Robert has a passion for his work, and his expertise has added to the strength of the Rucci staff.

What makes Rucci European Service different?

When Nick opened his service center, he wanted to offer something exceptional to the St. George area. He saw a need for European auto specialization, and wanted to provide an environment of genuine service and expertise. “Most technicians and service writers are paid commission or performance-based pay. This fosters a ‘look out for myself ’ attitude and sometimes even motivates individuals toward unscrupulous decisions or actions,” says Nick. “Our technicians and managers are not motivated by performance-based pay. The entire highly trained staff works together as a team, collaborating and assisting when needed, to fix vehicles quickly, and at the

highest level of quality.”

The only pressure you’ll get from Rucci’s is in your tires...

Oftentimes car owners take their car in to a shop for service and end up paying double or triple what they expected, to fix so-called problems that they weren’t even aware existed. The service staff makes them feel like if they don’t take their recommendations, their car will blow up as soon as they drive out of the parking lot. Customers won’t feel that kind of pressure at Rucci’s. “Stop by one of our locations and see for yourself,” says Nick. “Any person from our relaxed, happy team is ready to help you, not pressure you.

We stand behind our work for 24 months or 24,000 miles, and we try to offer the finest quality workmanship in the area.”

Knowing European vehicles is the key to effectively servicing them.

Nick emphasizes the importance of really knowing European vehicles in order to truly give the best service. “My mechanics

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own European autos, and I personally own both BMW and Mini vehicles. This gives us extensive knowledge and experience that can’t be found elsewhere. Together, we at Rucci European Service have 59 plus years combined experience.This truly does make a difference, as we diagnose and repair these unique and beautiful European automobiles.” He continues, “Many of our technicians have earned the highest level

of training BMW offers, which is Level 1 Master. We take pride in the fact that we know every nut and bolt in a BMW or a Mini.” Rucci’s has two locations in the St. George area: one at 15 South Bluff Street in St. George and another in Washington, just down from Costco. “Having two shops helps cut expenses, as we can share information and tools; this saves our customers money and time,” says Nick. “We invite you to drop

Julie Labrum works and lives in the St. George area. She graduated from Dixie State University and enjoys writing.

She loves living in Southern Utah and is excited to see the growth of business, education and fine arts that’s developing in St. George.

by any location and meet our staff.”

So before you drive all the way to Las Vegas, stop in at Rucci’s European Service and see if they can save you time and money. Unless you are looking for Cirque du Soleil, dancing water fountains, and cheap buffets. In that case, you may need to drive to Vegas.

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By Dr. Jace King, DVM How many times has your cute, furry little animal jumped on your lap to lick your face, only to have the smell of their breath nearly knock you off your chair? If you have experienced this, your pet may be 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 had dental tartar or calculus. Based on these findings and other similar studies, it is evident that there are many pets with dental disease not recognized by their owners.

Dental care should begin when a pet is very young so that it becomes familiar with mouth handling and plaque control. Pet owners have the important role of carrying out the day-to-day dental care, including

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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 for foreign smells – if it makes you sick as a dog, it’s time for a new oral health plan.

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By Jack W. Rolfe As I visit with many elderly people, I find a common thread.

Those that have led very successful lives have been individuals that took action in their lives. As I visit with the youth they, too, have a common thread. They are asking the question, “Who am I to become?” We can learn a distinct lesson from these opposite ends of the life spectrum. That lesson is that there are different types of people, and who you are determines where you will go and what you will be.

I have come to realize that there are three types of people in this world. There are the people who make things happen, the people who watch things happen, and finally those people who wonder what happened! You can spend your life wondering and watching and simply existing, but if you really want to experience this beautiful adventure called life, then you need to spend more time making things happen. So, what type are you? It is your choice! Without taking action, you will find it hard to accomplish anything.

Volumes can be filled with items that have been created in this world because someone applied the principle of taking action.

Willpower, or the desire to take action, is the key ingredient!

Some people have a built-in desire to take action or to do it now!

Others lack confidence or the desire, and others are downright lazy.

What obstacles get in their way? There are many: fear, embarrassment, guilt, lack of motivation, pride, peer pressure, etc.

You learn more by trying and failing versus failing to try. Trying is, in itself, a great success. A baseball player misses every pitch at which he fails to swing. An individual loses every election he fails to enter. An unknown author stated that, “Success comes, not in never failing, but in rising every time you fail.” Abraham Lincoln lost more political races than he won. Many great basketball players shoot less than 50 percent. Infants fall many times before they learn to walk.

Children have positive desires. Life has not influenced them to think that they cannot accomplish their desires. You have control over your life and attitude. I have had many experiences in my life where people have told me that I cannot achieve my desires. I enjoy being the underdog and achieving that which they say I cannot achieve.

The will to take action must be strong enough to overcome obstacles and failures. You need to keep trying. Remember the little engine climbing up the hill saying, “I think I can, I think I can,” which eventually became, “I know I can, I know I can.”

If you apply the principle of action, which is the will to make things happen, work hard, and have good common sense, your success is virtually assured.

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In the process of taking action, it is important to learn from our mistakes and failures. Learning to recognize our shortcomings is a success in and of itself. Overcoming them is an even greater accomplishment. Sharlene Wells-Hawkes, former Miss America, said, “I have learned a lot more about myself from my failures than my successes.”

We are not a failure if we do not accomplish all of our dreams and desires. We are only a failure if we fail to take action and try to make things happen. Move forward through hard work and responsibility!

Remember the statement of Joel Arthur Barker, “Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time.

Vision with action can change the world!”

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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.

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By Breanna Orullian Todd and Betty Mack of Cedar City were feeling very overwhelmed by the challenges they faced trying help their two autistic children navigate the world. 7-year-old Kimball and 5year-old Anahí exhibited different behaviors but both struggled academically and socially. Their parents were concerned that Kimball and Anahí’s condition had, “…forced them to life’s sidelines.”

Todd shares his story of the children and their experience with Brain Balance in his own words: “Kimball, the oldest, struggled with debilitating anxiety. He was scared of animals, loud sounds, and big crowds… He went to a mainstream class in school, but had to be pulled out each week to work on focus, attention, communication, eye contact, social skills, and small and gross motor movement.

“Anahí struggled to communicate, focus, and connect with the people around her. We put her in a mainstream Kindergarten where she struggled with withdrawal, and failed to learn and connect with the other students. She spent most of her time locked in her own world, apparently unaware of the life that was passing her by.”

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reached out to Brain Balance in St. George, a decision he and Betty did not regret, “…we quickly saw that this program was right for our family.”

Todd and Betty jumped in with both feet: “For the past nine months we have spent time each day working on fine motor, gross motor, core, and eye exercises.” Besides these exercises, Todd and Betty have removed inflammatory foods from the children’s diets and reduced exposure to screens, profoundly assisting with their development and progress.

“Conventional wisdom on autism says to structure your child’s life, give them a schedule, make them comfortable, give them what they like, and don’t rock the boat too much. Brain Balance demonstrates that they struggle because their brain is underdeveloped in key areas, and the only way to strengthen those weak parts is to challenge them,” shares Todd. The Mack’s are constantly on their toes by intentionally changing up their schedule, their aim to follow the instruction Brain Balance has introduced.

The dedication shown by the Mack’s has brought an abundance of rewards: “Kimball’s anxiety is gone, he is thriving in his dual immersion 3rd grade class, which he no longer has to leave for special

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Kimball’s eye reflexes went from a level | WELLNES 0 to level 14 (this helps with eye contact, reading, etc.) while Anahí’s went from 0 to 6. Additionally, Kimball’s auditory processing went from age 3 to age 11, (this helps with following instructions, About the Author Breanna Orullian is a senior processing information, etc.) while Anahí at Dixie State University, progressed in gait/aerobic activity from a majoring in communications. level 0 to 5. Both kids also progressed She enjoys writing as an outlet but also loves to visit new in their listening comprehension, body worlds via great books. When awareness and interactive metronome. she is not participating in these One of the most remarkable results activities, she likes to study, was Kimball’s parents receiving a letter meet new people, and laugh hysterically with her sister. from school recommending that he be dismissed from his Individualized Education Program (IEP) - which is nearly unheard of for a child his age. The Mack family’s dedication has generated truly miraculous results.”

Todd Mack says it best when talking about the journey he and his family have made with the assistance of Brain Balance: “As parents, we do not want to make our children happy, we want to empower them to pursue their own happiness. This year we have watched them get off the bench and start to engage life. Brain Balance helped give us back a bright future.”

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Amongst those most excited about the Mack family’s progress is the staff at Brain Balance. Center director, Arlene Lauper, and

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By Erin Zeltner Just over 20 years ago, Stephen and Marcia Wade moved their seven-member family to St. George and opened a car dealership in the area. Like most other Washington County transplants, they had little idea of how their business and family would unfold. Today, with six locations representing nine vehicle makes and also offering used cars, fleet vehicles and commercial vehicles, the Wade family has seen many of their dreams realized, including one which they see as their most important undertaking in Southern Utah: giving and serving in our local community.

After opening their first enterprise, the Wades began a tradition of helping their community in a multitude of ways, but their dream of giving back gained solid footing when, just over three years ago, their son CJ Wade conceived and chartered the Wade Family Foundation, a non-profit organization, with a two-fold objective: Firstly, the Wades, who consider their employees to be family, would intentionally seek opportunities for their approximately 250-member family to experience the joy of service. Secondly, the organization would be dedicated to engaging with the community to discover ways in which the foundation could give a leg up to those in need.

The impact of the WFF in Southern Utah has been far-reaching; from adopting schools to holding blood drives to assisting other nonprofit organizations, the foundation has already experienced success in creating a meaningful impact in the area. However, the WFF doesn’t stop there – the family also pursues helping individuals in need directly through their “car giveaway program.” Stephen Wade dealerships take in many trade-in vehicles each year, putting them in a unique position for the WFF to locate individuals in need whose lives can be greatly benefitted by some help with transportation.

The program works as kind-hearted folks in the community nominate others in need to receive cars from the WFF. From there, the WFF board evaluates the many nominations and pinpoints a situation where a car would create the most impact and opportunity for whomever receives it. Once the benefactor is chosen, the WFF matches them with a vehicle that makes sense for their situation, thinking of passenger size and transportation needs. (Occasionally, they may donate cars to other non-profits in need, such as in last year’s Coins for Kids fundraiser auction where they supplied three vehicles to help boost revenue.) From there, the WFF presents opportunities for

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service to their team-member family, and according to Monty Magleby, Executive About the Author Director of the Wade Family Foundation, Erin Zeltner is a St. George the team-members generally jump at native contributing to the chance to donate their personal time The Independent and St. George Health and Wellness to renovate and repair damage to the Magazine. In her spare time, vehicles, making them practically goodshe enjoys cycling, raising as-new. political awareness, seeing live music, writing fiction, and “It’s something that brings our living the dream with her entire philosophy at the Wade Family husband and two daughters Foundation together,” explained Magleby. at home.

“Our team members get the opportunity of pitching in together to improve other community members’ lives, so it’s a process that both builds camaraderie between us and brings our team closer to others outside themselves. In turn, the community also gets to be part of the excitement of improving the lives of others as they feed us with ideas and support.”

Some local do-gooders have also been donating cars to the WFF, helping the foundation to increase their ability to help.

The WFF is also on a mission to aid other non-profits in raising funds. Although the WFF has donated plenty of resources to various organizations in the community such as Dixie State University, The Red Cross, Washington County School District, DXATC and rescue shelters such as Switchpoint, the foundation has a strong philosophy of positioning others so they can help themselves. Instead of simply donating cash, the WFF assists other non-profits in need by organizing fundraisers, which result in generating far more income than the nonprofits would have received from the WFF alone.

Five years ago, just as the holidays were arriving, Dixie Care’n’Share, then St. George’s only homeless shelter, put out a desperate call for help and donations, announcing that they would have to close their doors due to lack of funding. The WFF began scrambling to find what they could do to ensure that the homeless in our area would have a place to lay their heads. In an act of perfect timing, local musician Yvonne Wall reached out to the WFF with an idea to raise donations during that holiday season: She suggested a holiday CD with tracks performed by regional artists. The WFF paid for the album’s recording and production and the family team worked in effort with local volunteers and businesses to distribute the music. When all was said and done, over $65,000 had been raised for the benefit of the distressed homeless shelter. The next year, they repeated the same effort and also included the DOVE Center, earning over $100,000 between the two years combined.

Thanks to the WFF, many-a-family has received a helping hand with transportation they would not have otherwise afforded, other non-profit organizations have been strengthened, schools have been given the opportunity to thrive and some of the broken seams of our community have been repaired. Indeed, our community does have it made with Stephen Wade.

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By Lani Puriri

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sghw | When purging closets and drawers one often finds long forgotten treasures. On the occasion of packing and moving I recently encountered files full of drawings and paintings created by my children when they were young. Glancing through the variety of single pages, I enjoyed beautiful flowers, palm trees, and sunshine.

On the more vigorous side were cars, trucks and even a flipbook of karate kicks drawn with pencil on a pad of sticky notepaper.

You may have drawers full of the same, or perhaps a fridge covered with these masterpieces. Sorting through these files generated a plethora of memories and sparked a certain ideology: Children are naturally drawn to the arts. They can be mesmerized for hours with a box of crayons or watercolors and a pile of blank paper.

This can be the beginning of art enrichment, and an opportunity for children to express emotion--be it negative or positive--through creative response rather than speech. It can be interpreted as a subjective response, because it is a personal depiction of the world as seen through the eyes of a child. This type of art is not invented, but rather, a product of imagination with some external grounding.

Children who are encouraged to create masterpieces by combining personal expression with what they experience will gain a greater appreciation for the world around them and be better equipped to deal with emotional difficulties. The key is to enrich the experience so that the outcome can be well represented. One way to do this is by deliberate exposure to beautiful masterpieces of art and music.

Here in the St. George area we are fortunate to have the Cultural Arts Department of Dixie State University to provide visual and performing arts for students and the community at large. The first

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In addition to these performances, each year for nearly thirty years the university celebrates art through the Robert N. and Peggy Sears Dixie About the Author Invitational Art Show and Sale. The Lani Puriri is the DSU Director of Community show is an opportunity to enhance the Outreach and DOCUTAH gallery, but also a way for children to Operations Manager. engage in a visual art experience. While strolling through the gallery, one might consider gifting art to a local school so that these students can continue to enjoy fine art when the lights of the Sears Invitational go dim.

We know the challenges our children face as they encounter day-to-day life. Pablo Picasso said, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” A contribution of art to a local school may assist in brightening the life of a child so they are reminded of happiness amid stressful moments. The art can also motivate creativity and strengthen the mind of a child. Children delight in creative pieces that are displayed on the refrigerator. When they are young it sometimes seems like clutter in the kitchen. Fast forward many years and these splashes of watercolors and colorful lines of crayon become treasured masterpieces.

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Fire & Ice Gala Supports Need-Based Scholarships to DSU

By Jyl Hall

When Stephen Selu needed a little help with his homework as a child, he wasn’t able to turn to his parents for assistance. It’s not that his parents weren’t willing to help; they simply could not. Even as an elementary school student, Stephen’s education exceeded that of his parents.

Natives of the island of Samoa, Stephen’s mother had very limited exposure to school and his father never even had the opportunity to attend. Unable to finish high school, some of his siblings followed in their parents’ footsteps, but not Stephen. He battled on, and with the help of the Dixie College Foundation — an organization that supports Dixie State University and its students — he won the fight. A recipient of one of the foundation’s Fire & Ice needbased scholarships, Stephen graduated from Dixie State in 2009. He was the first member of his family to not only graduate from high school, but from college as well.

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education, and it changed his life. He took the opportunity to get an education and could not have done it without the Fire & Ice Scholarship,” Dorothy Orton, cochairwoman of the foundation’s Fire & Ice Committee, said. “Sometimes, students just need an extra little bit of help.”

Even though it has been years since she first met him, Stephen and students like him continue to motivate Orton and the entire foundation to fund need-based scholarships.

To raise support for the worthwhile scholarships, the Dixie College Foundation is working relentlessly to present the annual Fire & Ice Gala.

At first glance, Fire & Ice Gala, which is celebrating its 11th year, is a jubilant evening featuring a delicious dinner and enjoyable musical performances in a beautiful ballroom.

Upon deeper inspection, it becomes evident the event is that and so much more. It’s an evening when southern Utah unites to support the community’s university, a hub of learning and opportunity. It’s an evening when countless individuals and businesses

make earning an education possible for people they don’t know. It’s an evening when hope is kept alive.

“This is an event that makes a difference in a person’s life and for generations to follow.

They get an opportunity for education they might not have had,” Marcia Wade, Fire & Ice Committee co-chairwoman, said. “In that, it also makes a difference in our community. It is people giving back to people.”

Set for February 27 at SunRiver Ballroom, the event will commence with hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction at 5:30 p.m. and continue with a delicious dinner and live auction at 7 p.m. Expanding the reach of the event, an online auction is accompanying the gala for the first time this year. Available at www.dixiefoundation.org and open to both attendees of the event and people unable to be at the gala, the online auction will feature more of the great items that have become synonymous with Fire & Ice Gala. In the past, the gala’s auctions have included everything from golf carts and

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Facing page: The Fire & Ice Gala packs the SunRiver Ballroom in 2012. Above, left to right: Fire & Ice Gala attendees peruse the variety of items up for bid in the silent auction as part of the 2012 event; Instrumental in making Fire & Ice a huge success, from left, Marcia Wade, Megan White, Dorothy Orton, Pat Western, and Diane Prince attend the 2012 gala. Photos courtesy of Jared Madsen/Dixie State University camper trailers to artwork and baked goods.

“Everything we do is volunteer, and all the donations go to the need-based scholarships,” Wade said. “The community — businesses and individuals — contribute all of it.”

Furthering the foundation’s support of DSU and its students, the organization involves students in every aspect of the event, from designing the invitations — a task for which the foundation awards the designer

a scholarship — to providing musical entertainment. Even a film about scholarship recipients, screened at the dinner, is created by a student. This task is also rewarded with a scholarship.

Randy Wilkinson, president of the foundation, said the organization has helped hundreds of students via Fire & Ice Scholarships. “It would have been impossible to do that without the generous support of this community and those who

Jyl Hall is a public relations/ publications coordinator at Dixie State University. For more information about DSU, contact her at 435-652-7547 or jylhall@dixie.edu.

continue to come forward to help with this great cause,” he added.

Fire & Ice Gala is open to everyone, and advance tickets are required. Tickets are $150 each and are available by calling Marilyn Lamoreaux at 435-652-7502.

To learn more about the gala or the Dixie College Foundation or to make a donation, contact foundation secretary Kalynn Larson at 435-652-7535 or larson@dixie.edu or visit www.dixiefoundation.org.

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By Pam Graf, WCSD Foundation Director Washington County School District teachers are some of the best in the state, and are always trying to stay on the cutting edge of projects that will challenge and engage their students in the classroom. They often spend an incredible amount of money, out of their own pockets, to do so. Washington County School District Foundation took on the challenge of helping these teachers by raising money for classroom grants. The Spooky Town Fair that was held in October as well as an annual golf tournament have both helped raise the money needed to fund the grants this past fall. We received 107 requests and have been able to grant each one of those requests. This amounts to approximately $40,000 just for this year.

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Pictured above: Santa Clara Elementary.

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could not have provided the grants without them. We also have generous sponsors and donors who have supported our events.

WCSD teachers are very appreciative of the efforts being made; many cry when the award is presented to them. You might ask is this really making a difference in their classroom? I will say absolutely. After providing English and Spanish books to establish a take home library, one teacher commented that this generous gift has changed the entire reading atmosphere in

his classroom.

In this period of relative poverty in which the modern educational system finds itself, it is refreshing and heartening to find people willing to take charge and put our children first. Thank you to this generous community for helping us enrich the education of Washington County School District students.

Pam Graf is the Foundation Director for Washington County School District.

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Something

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By Will Shake

Have you ever heard of cyclocross? If it’s new to you, think of a bike race mixed with steeplechase and you get the idea. In cyclocross, riders race laps around a short course that usually features some pavement, some dirt, some woods, some steep hills and for good measure, some obstacles that require riders to dismount, work their way through and then get back on and ride some more.

The course is usually a mile or two, with a race lasting anywhere from 30 to 55 minutes. Maybe 80% of the course will be ridable, with the rest made of natural obstacles like creeks and fallen trees combined with man-made barriers like bales of straw and low fences.

Cyclocross bikes are more like road bikes than mountain bikes, though they do usually have knobbier tires and cantilever or disk brakes that help keep mud and leaves, etc., from getting clogged up in them. Many races even allow mountain bikes to be ridden along side the cyclocross bikes.

Cyclocross picks up in the fall and winter, as road racing fades due to the colder temperatures.

It has been big in Europe going back at least fifty years, though interest in the U.S. has increased in recent years. If you’re looking for a new twist and a great way to keep in shape during the off season, you might want to check it out. Numerous cyclocross races are held in Southern Utah, and most offer novice heats so you can give it a try without fear of embarrassment if it’s your first time.

For more information on cyclocross, visit High Knees Cycling, a local bike shop run by people who are experts when it comes to all things cyclocross. To get information on our local race series, check out www.southernutahcyclocross.com and come out and see what this fun winter cycling sport is all about.

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CALENDAR OF January January 2-3 The Ultimate Outdoor Expo January 2, noon – 9pm, January 3, 10am – 8pm Dixie Center - Dixie Regional Park Shooting Range The Ultimate Outdoor Expo is sure to please, showcasing the latest in outdoor enjoyment!!Boats, RVs, ATVs, Fishing/ camping equipment; rifles; outdoor enthusiast vendors, with lots and lots of interactive demonstrations.

January 17 St. George Marathon & 5K 9am – Half Marathon ($55) & 5K ($28) 11am – Move It! Kids ($10) Dixie Convention Center, 1835 Convention Center Dr, St. George, UT 84770 Paved city trails wind along the Virgin River and through the beautiful landscape of St. George. Race Entry fee includes a long sleeve tech shirt, finisher medal for all

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1/2 Marathon and Move It! Kids finishers, chip timing and post race refreshments. www.sgcity.org/departments/recreation/ running. Call (435) 627-4577.

February February 7 Tuff Kids Criterion ($10) 10am, Former St. George Municipal Airport, 620 S. Airport Rd., St. George, UT 84770 Features races for kids ages 12 and under.

Bike races are run in heats starting at 10:00am. Racers grouped by age and bike type. All participants receive finisher awards, T-shirts, finish line refreshments.

Pre-reg. accepted until Wed., February 4th at 1:00 pm. $20 for day of registration, which does not guarantee a t-shirt. www.sgcity.org/departments/recreation/ running. Call (435) 627-4577.

February 28 Road Rage Duathlon ($35) 9am, Dixie Commons, 1664 S Dixie Dr, St. George, UT 84770 Join us for the 3rd annual Road Rage Duathlon. This event features both Sprint and Olympic distances. NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION!! www.sgcity.org/departments/recreation/ running. Call (435) 627-4577.

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FEATURED DIRECTORY LISTINGS Addiction & recovery

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Kayenta Art Village 875 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins, UT (435) 673.2306 www.kayentaartvillage.com Red Rock Aloha 1091 N. Bluff St. #303, St. George (435) 628-1379 www.redrockaloha.com

ATHLETIC CLUBS

Custom Fit Workouts 1100 Canyon View Drive, Santa Clara, UT 84765 (435) 680-8880 www.customfitworkouts.com Summit Athletic Club 1532 East 1450 South www.mysummitathleticclub.com (435) 628-5000

ATHLETIC SUPPLIES

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

AUTOMOTIVE

Rucci European 15 S Bluff, St George, UT 84770 435.673.6689 www.stgbmwmini.com

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

BANKS

State Bank of Southern Utah www.sbsu.com Town & Country Bank 405 E St George Blvd, St George, UT 84770 (435) 673-1150 1464 S 1490 E Cir, St George, UT 84790 (435) 673-1150 www.tcbankutah.com

COMMERCIAL DESIGN

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

corporate networking

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

DENTISTS

Bloomington Dental 169 W. 2710 S. (435) 674-9977 Red Cliffs Dental 321 North Mall Drive, St. George (435) 628-5496 Riverside Dental 368 East Riverside Dr. Mystgoergedentist.com (435) 673-3363

DIXIE STATE UNIVERSITY

Dixie State Athletics Ticket Sales (435) 652-7800 http://dixieathletics.com Dixie State Cultural Arts 350 S. 700E, Tickets: (435) 652-7800 www.dixie.edu/culturalarts/

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EDUCATION

Dixie Applied Technology College 1506 S Silicon Way (435) 674-8400 www.dxatc.com Washington County School District Foundation 121 West Tabernacle (435) 673-3553 www.washk12.org/foundation

Energy Healing

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

FAMILY THERAPY

St. George Center for Couples & Families 321 N Mall Dr., Bldg VW Ste.101 www.stgeorgefamilies.com (435) 319-0082

FINANCIAL PLANNING

The Schofield Group Investment Management 437 S. Bluff St, Ste 201, St. George (435) 674-3601

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Financial Freedom Alliance P. Dale Bott (435) 817.0188 dalebott@msn.com

FURNITURE

Crown Rustic 3435.261.2424 www.crownrustic.com Wilding Wallbeds 1509 S 270 E #3, St George, UT 84790 (866) 877-7803 wallbedsbywilding.com

Health

Academy of Foot Zone Therapy (435) 275-2670 www.academyoffootzonetherapy.com Advanced Hearing & Balance 1490 E. Foremaster Drive #360 St. George, UT 84790 (435) 319-4700 www.HearingAidDoctor.com Advanced Physical Therapy 1490 Foremaster Dr. www.aptsaintgeorge.com (435) 652-4455 Brain Balance 446 South Mall Drive, Suite B-6 brainbalancecenters.com (435) 627-8500 Coral Desert Orthopedics 1490 E. Foremaster Dr., Ste 150 www.CoralDesertOrtho.com (435) 628-9393 Dan Sellers, MD 676 S. Bluff St., St. George, UT 84770 (855) 295-6554 www.sellersplasticsurgery.com Define Your Prime www.defineyoury.com 435.669.3377 Desert Pain Specialists 368 E Riverside Dr. www.desertpainspecialists.com (435) 216-7000 Dixie Chiropractic 10 North 400 East www.dixiechiro.com (435) 673-1443 EastWest Health 558 E Riverside Dr. #208 (435) 414-8250 www.acueastwest.com Foot and Ankle Institute (435) 628.2671 www.feetnet.com Heart of Dixie 1380 E Medical Center Dr. St George, UT 84790 435.251.2900 Intermountain Instacare (435) 688-6388 www.redrockpediatrics.org LiVe Well Center at Dixie Regional Health & Performance Center 652 S. Medical Center Drive (435) 251-3793

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HEALTH FOOD STORES

Dixie Nutrition 406 W Saint George Blvd, St. George (435) 673-3447 www.dixienutrition.com

LEGAL

Barney, McKenna & Olmstead 43 South 100 East #300, St. George (435) 628-1711 www.barneymckenna.com Jones Waldo Law Firm www.joneswaldo.com 301 N 200 E # 3A (435) 628-1627 Wright Way Legal 321 North Mall Dr. Suite 301 www.wrightwaylegal.com (435) 674-6744

MASSAGE Marian Wells Massage (435) 632-4995

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

NEWS

St. George News www.STGNews.com

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

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

MORTUARY Spilsbury Mortuary 110 S. Bluff St. St. George, UT 84770 (435) 673-2454 25 N. 2000 W. Hurricane, UT 84737 (435) 635-2212

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

pharmacy

Hurricane Family Pharmacy 25 North 2000 West Hurricane, UT 84737 (435) 635-8200 www.utahfamilypharmacy.com Stapley Pharmacy 102 E City Center St. (435) 673-3575 446 S. Mall Drive #B8 (435) 673-3575 www.stapleypharmacy.com

RADIO

Cherry Creek Radio www.cherrycreekradio.com

RESOURCE CENTERs

Switchpoint Community Resource Center 435.627.4633 switchpointcrc.orgwallbedsbywilding.com

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shopping centers

Cottontown Village 25 North 300 West Washington, Utah 84780 435-767-0075

SUBSCRIPTION MEDICINE

Alive&Well 1664 S Dixie Dr. Suite D104 St. George, Utah 84770 (435) 669-9696 www.alive-well.com

TRAVEL

Travel Connection 1386 E 100 S, St George, UT 84790 (435) 628-3636 stgeorgetravel.com

Washington Community Center

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

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

WELLNESS CENTERS

RedRiver Wellness 2297 Santa Clara Dr. Santa Clara, UT 84765 www.redriverhealthandwellness.com

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