St. George Health & Wellness January/February 2017

FITNESS | NUTRITION | CULTURE | HEALTH | ACTIVE AGING | Mind/Body | ECONOMICS | FAMILY

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It Takes a Village 52 Ultherapy 54 7 Reasons To See a Physical Therapist 56 A Case Report on Stretch Marks 58 Local Audiologist Helps Bring Hearing to Dominican Children 60 Unexpected Muscle Spasm Relief 63

Featured Story

The Faddy Faces of Fitness 12

Fitness

Going the Distance, Going for Speed 16 Tips for Reaching Your Goals 18 Kentucky Lucky Chicken 19 Do What You Love, Forever 20

Active Aging Hearing Technology Improves Brain Function 64 I’m Looking For Seniors Like Me The Able Artist 68

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017 On The Cover: The Faddy Faces of Fitness.

Cover photo by Ben Braten.

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Family

Nutrition

Dining Guide 23 New Year’s Resolutions Done Right Cool Season Recipes for a Healthy Winter 26

Youth Diaries: My First Car 87 Get a Handle on the Health Risks of Pet Obesity 88 Noteworthy 90 Living UNITED…in DIXIE! Be Part of the Change 92 Is Your Inner Beacon Shining? 94 2017: Being onTarget with Self-Care 96

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Culture The Unplanned Voyage of Hero Fathers Raising a Child with a Disability 28 St. George Stepped Up 31 Featured Local Business: WholeFIT Adventures 32 Robert N. And Peggy Sears Dixie Invitational Art Show & Sale 2017 34 Fire & Ice Gala: Helping Students in Need 36 A Little TLC Goes a Long Way 38 The St. George Exchange Club: The Legacy Continues 40

Health

5 Steps to Successful New Year’s Goals 42 Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) vs. Acetaminophen: The Roles and Risks 45 The Unaffordable Health Care Act 46 What is Brain Mapping? 48 Bicycle Safety 50

Loving Angel Service Dogs: Happy Dogs, Happy Life 70 When is an Oral Appliance an Alternative Treatment to C-PAP?

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Mind/Body Restore Your Health, Naturally: Part Two 74 A New Year’s Resolution: Get Out of Victimhood 75 Connection 76

The Safest Vehicles of 2017 Breaking News: Letting Go is Good for Your Heart...

Economics Random Business-Culture Testing: Finding Brilliance 78 How is the New Digital Economy Affecting the Home Buying Process?

How to Rid Yourself of Credit Card Debt as a Senior 81 Emotional Intelligence 82 Time to Come Out of Hiding? 84

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Mayoral Message 8 Trailblazer Nation – Letter from the President 10 St. George Health & Wellness Best of the Year Awards 14 Calendar of Events 102 Quick Resource Guide 103 Featured Directory Listings 104

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s ghw | fWr Eo LmL th N EeS eS d i to r 2016 has come and gone, and as I sit here pondering the past year, I ask myself…

Did I do what I said I was going to do at the first of the year?

Did I strive to be the person I wanted to be?

Did I accomplish those big goals that I wanted to accomplish?

Did I just hang on and survive the ride?

Do you ever wonder how each day, or week, or year goes by in such a flash – without you realizing what is going on? Time truly does fly.

I was listening to an audiobook in my car the other day, and something I heard really struck a chord with me. The author asked his lifelong friend, (who was dying), “If you could come back as anyone in the world, who would it be?” His friend didn’t hesitate in telling him that he would like to come back as “the person I could have been.”

After hearing that, and reflecting on what it meant – how impactful it was to me – I realized something.

We are not here to just let time fly by, without having an impact in this world. We are here to be the best version of ourselves that we can be. We are not here to sit around, waiting for something to happen to us, we are here to MAKE things happen. I believe that coming into this new year, or anytime that we make goals, we need to reflect on how we are making an impact in this world. Set your goals around becoming who you want to be.

Now, having said that, I realize this is no easy feat. It is not something that I, or anyone, can obtain overnight. But this should be our goal in life. We are here to become the best version of ourselves; to make a difference; to engage with humankind, and help create a place that everyone can be their best self. Just take it a day at a time... an hour at a time, moment by moment. Sit down and ask yourself, Am I being the “person I could have been?”

2017 is going to have its ups and downs, but if we keep our sights set on how we are making a difference, the hard times will be easier to survive, and the times when we are at our peak will be that much sweeter.

To all of our readers, I wish you the Best You this year!

Holly Gardner Editor

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

Over the last two years, the city council and I, along with the city management team and many of our city employees, went through a process of considering what we’re all about as a city. We did this to help us define our mission, vision, and values, and to better brand our city.

What you might have seen last year was a new city logo appear gradually on city vehicles, at city hall, on our letterhead, and on some city uniforms. The logo is now reflected in our new city flag. All these things are visible signs of what I hope will be evident in every interaction we all have together. The logo represents the sun, as most who have seen it would know, but it represents other things as well.

The logo resembles a wagon wheel, and is a nod to our heritage. It also looks like a cog or gear, signifying industry and commerce. It could be people standing together in a circle with open arms. It might refer to communication coming in and out of the community. It also reflects brightness, activity, happiness, and optimism.

As we discussed the foundation and pillars of our city, we determined that activity and optimism are two words that describe us, as a community. So much of what we do and are can be contained within those two words. When you think about what it took to build St. George in the hot and dry desert, it certainly took a lot of work and optimism.

Today, many of our residents and visitors are here because of our sunshine and numerous activities. We will continue to build on that, and focus even more on being a healthy, active, and positive community.

We recognize that we still have more to do to meet the needs of our citizens, in terms of economic development, housing, and wages, and we continue to keep our eyes on the ball when it comes to public safety and infrastructure. I’m confident that working together we will be successful. In fact, I think our new city tagline says it best: St. George – the brighter side!

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As the new year ushers in the perfect opportunity to accomplish our goals and improve ourselves, taking advantage of Dixie State University’s unique brand of “active learning. active life.” is a great way to transform resolutions into reality.

An important component of the “active learning. active life.” experience is the preparation students and community members receive for overall success, rewarding careers and enriched lives. To this end, the university is committed to providing programs that prepare students for careers that meet the community’s needs.

For example, Dixie State University is a proud partner of the statewide initiative #BeATeacher, which addresses the teacher shortage our country is predicted to face in the coming years. Offering bachelor’s degrees in elementary and secondary education, Dixie State prepares students to shape the future by educating our country’s future leaders.

Not only are teachers the foundation of the hope for the future, but they also make meaningful connections with their students and the community as a whole. Learn more at education.dixie.edu.

Similarly, Dixie State’s Department of Computer and Information Technology is building a technology talent pipeline that prepares students to meet the significant demand for quality programmers, designers and developers in the technology marketplace.

In addition to offering bachelor’s degrees in CIT and computer science, the pipeline reaches kindergarten students through high school seniors with outreach programs, such as Code Camp, which gives participants 24 consecutive hours to build computer-driven products. Lego

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Leagues offer up-and-coming tech whizzes opportunities to build and program robots, CodeChangers develops lesson plans for use in kindergarten to 12th grade classrooms that approach technology education with a “What, Why, Learn, Apply” model, and participants “Hack, Design, Code & Make” during Girls Go Digital camps. Get all the details at cit.dixie.edu.

To meet Washington County residents’ healthcare needs, Dixie State University is continuing to build our partnership with the University of Utah. As a result of this collaboration, the University of Utah’s nationRichard “Biff” Williams ally recognized physician assistant master’s President of program will be offered on the Dixie campus Dixie State University starting in 2018.

Furthermore, Dixie State’s proposed Human Performance Building/Student Wellness Center will make it possible for Dixie to offer more health sciences programs, continue to build on its partnership with the University of Utah, and supply our community with committed, competent, and compassionate healthcare providers.

There are so many ways to experience “active learning. active life.” not only on the DSU campus, but throughout our entire region. Let Dixie State University help you accomplish your goals for 2017.

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Over the decades, “fitness” has worn many faces – and too much spandex – in an effort to help people achieve better health. From Jane Fonda workout videos to ThighMaster, and Bowflex to CrossFit, the ways we seek out physical fitness have ranged from the truly ridiculous to the revolutionary.

But one thing that will never change is our unending desire to become the best, healthiest versions of ourselves. John Yohman, exercise expert and CEO of Elevate Fitness in the Kayenta area of Ivins, weighed in on the subject.

“One of my favorites is the fabulously famous ThighMaster, as promoted by the lovely Suzanne Somers. This fitness fad was just so ridiculously funny and entertaining back in the 90s,” Yohman said. “I wouldn’t say it’s a favorite of mine for its functionality, but a favorite for the entertainment value and marketing of the product, as many fitness ‘fads’ are somewhat jokes to fitness professionals.”

I polled several of my friends about what they thought of fitness fads through the decades. Their answers were varied and sometimes ridiculous.

“Ask Richard Simmons,” my aunt, Dee Dewsnup joked.

Joke or not, thousands of people sought weight loss and fitness while “Sweatin’ to the Oldies,” with Richard Simmons. The energetic personality of Simmons as an instructor, coupled with catchy music, made exercise seem fun; a concept that several aerobic fitness programs capitalized on, including Jazzercise, Zumba Fitness, and step aerobics.

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California,” Yohman said. “I loved teaching and taking the classes for the fun, motivating music and great cardio workout.”

Our cover features models working out through the decades. Some of these activities have endured through the ages – even if the outfits didn’t. Sports like tennis and basketball, as well as strength training regimens done with weights, have all outlasted the one-hit-wonders of the fad workout world; others have gone the way of the sweatband and high-cut leotard.

Other notable fitness regimens named by my friends were Tae Bo with Billy Blanks and the Shake Weight, a set of dumbbell weights that oscillate and promise you can “shake your way to firm and fabulous arms.”

Yohman attributed the rise of some of the more ridiculous fitness fads to people wanting a quick fix. “Folks always want a quick fix and fall for the false claims on infomercials urging viewers to purchase crazy things that claim to melt your fat away or turn your midsection into a six pack in just eight minutes for ‘just four easy payments of …,’” Yohman lamented. It can be confusing and costly even for people willing to put in the work.

Even among the more widely accepted workout regimens there become subsets and fadlike promises. Take running, for example. Running seems as basic as it gets – just put one foot in front of the other repeatedly – but even running has its fad-like arenas.

Among them are ChiRunning, which bases its principals in the movements of T’ai Chi; and the barefoot running movement, which has several similarities to ChiRunning and promotes returning to a more natural form of movement that doesn’t require the use of spongy, padded running shoes.

The most recent barefoot running movement took off after the wildly popular 2009 book “Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen,” written by Christopher McDougall.

In the book, McDougall learns the art of running from a group of Tarahumara Native Americans known for their natural running ability, and the people who ascribe to that same minimalist form of running.

While many of the biomechanics of natural running are scientifically sound, a possibly unforeseen consequence of the book’s popularity was the rise of commercialized “barefoot” shoes that made too many promises to runners who wanted to run naturally, but hadn’t yet mastered the movements with their own body.

Yohman cautioned people wanting to start any exercise regime – whether it be fad or fact – to do sound research first, and to trust their own body. “You can do a lot with your own body,” Yohman encouraged. And isn’t that what it is all about in the end? Doing a lot with and for our bodies?

I don’t know what fitness trends will rise in the coming year, but I do hope that they include moving us all off the couch and in the direction of forever fitness!

Happy 2017!

About the Author Hollie Reina is a writer, runner, outdoor enthusiast, wife, mother and southern Utah gal.

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PROVIDERS OF THE YEAR Greg Taylor and Bob Cope of St. George Urology

Clinic of the Year

Intermountain Audiology

Photographer of the Year Ben Braten

Wellness Provider JR Martin Alive & Well

Article of the Year Kelly Kendall

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Going the Distance, Going for Speed

Training offerings that will shape your success in 2017

By Brennen Ames As a new year begins, our minds naturally turn to refinement, progression, and improvement. This desire to advance is deeply rooted in human nature; for some it’s a passion – even a healthy obsession.

Intermountain St. George Acceleration embodies this natural human state, and, for athletes of all abilities, provides an outlet that satisfies this yearning. With three exciting adult athlete offerings, every goalsetting go-getter should be eager to see what they’re all about with the start of a new year.

Endurance Athlete Training Acceleration’s endurance athlete programs are specially designed by a team of exercise physiologists to help improve stamina, strength, prevent both chronic and acute injuries, as well as dial in bio-mechanics. Colleen Rue, an experienced runner and fitness expert, has seen significant results following her training at Intermountain St. George Acceleration.

“I’ve been in the fitness profession for almost twenty years,” said Rue. “These guys know what they’re doing. It’s their degree. It’s their profession. They know what they’re doing and I completely trust them with my body and my running. I find myself able to go faster – go further – than I ever have before.”

The program combines time-tested training protocols, event-specific run-to-rest intervals, tailored strength training, and biomechanical evaluation. It is designed to be a supplement to the miles put in throughout the week outside of the training center. The ultimate goal is to maximize the physiological effects of training and improve speed.

“In a matter of weeks, your running can change for the better,” Rue said. “You can accomplish those goals that you set out to do for years and years and years. Sometimes those goals are elusive, and if they’ve been elusive for you, it’s time to come in and change that.”

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the form of aches and pains. Both, when ignored, can result in bigger problems down the road and lead to catastrophe.

Good runners know what they look like when they run. The best runners know what it feels like to run properly.

A computerized gait analysis at Inter­ mountain St. George Acceleration gives both of these advantages. Runners About the Author spend a full hour with a degreed exercise Brennen is a certified sports specialist analyzing the good and the performance specialist at gaps in running form, complete with a Intermountain St. George color frame by frame analysis and take Acceleration. He earned a home DVD. Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science from BYU-Idaho Amazed by the difference gait analysis with an emphasis in health made in her running, Rue observed, “As promotion and lifetime wellness. my form changed, my entire running life He currently leads marketing changed. Since doing this program I have and athlete enrollment for been able to run more miles than I ever Acceleration. have in my entire life. Because my form and technique became so good, I wasn’t getting injured or sidelined by these little injuries that I was constantly suffering from the first years that I was running.”

Adult Fitness through ACCELER8+ ACCELER8+ is training for the active adult looking to be better prepared to participate in their sport or activity of choice. Structured as an hour-long work-out, ACCELER8+ combines a wide range of movement velocities with a variety of loads to safely expose muscles to a training program that will increase an athlete’s strength and raise their fitness threshold.

Each workout is customized and adapted to fit the skill and activity level of the active adult. Training in small groups adds social benefits of training alongside friends, while still having the careful attention, guidance, and expertise of degreed, certified exercise specialists. Acceleration athlete Deb Moon has loved her experience at Acceleration. “The trainers here are fantastic,” she said. “They are truly concerned about progress. They are friendly, fun to be around, and make it more fun to get through the workout.”

Whether 2017 includes running your first marathon, going for a new personal record, joining the ranks of the Ironman, or even just improving overall fitness, Intermountain St. George Acceleration has the program, the trainers, and the passion to help you go the distance.

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Tips for Reaching Your Goals

By Summit Athletic Club Staff It’s a new year—the perfect time to set new health and fitness goals! Did you know that only 8% of people keep their New Year’s goals? Here are some helpful tips to help you stick to your New Year’s fitness resolutions:

Stay Positive

This may seem like an obvious thing but it has a huge effect on your success rate.

If you keep thinking you can do it, it will be easier to stay dedicated to your goals. An easy way to do this is to let people around you know what your goals are so they can help encourage your progress and keep you motivated. Leaving little notes around to give you that last little boost of encouragement can be a huge help, too. (For example, if your goal was to eat less empty calories, leave a note on the cookie jar reminding yourself of the goal and how great you are doing.)

Set Attainable Goals

Setting ambitious goals can be really exciting, but when it comes to achieving those goals that excitement can quickly turn into frustration. This is why your goals should be set with ease of attainability in mind. It may seem less exciting to set a smaller goal, but keep in mind, once you achieve that goal you get to set a new one!

Be Specific When Setting Your Goals

For example, setting a goal of “going to the gym” is much less effective than setting a goal of “attending the 6:30am spin class every Tuesday.” In being vague you leave yourself an excuse to skip going to the gym, but if you have a specific goal set then you are bound to that day and time with no easy way to push it off.

Put Something on the Line

Things have more value if you have to sacrifice something for them. The easiest example of this is money. Before working at a gym, I paid for a membership and used the facility regularly to get value out of my hard earned money. However, now that the membership is free my attendance has dropped significantly because, in my mind, there is no loss. To combat this, starting in January, I’m going to start paying for a personal trainer (it will also help to have date/time appointments that I have to show up for.) This doesn’t have to be money specific. You can set rewards for yourself that you only get if you stick to your goals or take away something you like to do until you achieve part of your goal. Associate something you value with your goals.

Hopefully these tips help you stick to your New Year’s resolutions! If you need further help, stop by Summit Athletic Club.

We always take an active interest in helping our club members attain their goals!

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Kentucky Lucky Chicken

By Jay Bartlett St. George has a new trail in town! Kentucky Lucky Chicken, or K.L.C. for brevity, and when I say in town, I mean in town. It’s situated on the top third of Webb Hill. Webb Hill, for those not inthe-know, is the anticline that juts up from the Virgin River in the Bloomington Hills area. You know, the one with the radio towers (more on those later).

To get there, take River Road to Fort Pierce Drive, then turn south on Bloomington Hills Drive, then surprisingly enough, back onto Fort Pierce Drive going west (it’s sort of a loop) and finally south onto Hillrise Drive. The road soon turns to dirt and can be pretty choppy, so those with low clearance vehicles may want to park here and ride up the last eighth mile or so to a wide spot in the road where the trail starts and ends. There is talk of getting an improved trailhead in the near future, but until then, some of us will just have to start the ride sooner than others! Since Kentucky Lucky Chicken is surrounded by the city, it’s what I call a “ride-to” trail and many people can access this one using the myriad of bike paths in our area.

Pretty cool!

Back to the radio towers. Apparently, in order to not disrupt reception to the towers, houses cannot be built any higher up the hill, which leaves this wonderful open-space. An open space owned by the city, which graciously allowed the Dixie Mountain Bike Trail Association to build K.L.C., giving people a great opportunity to get outside while still being close to home. I know this is a mountain

bike article, but even if you’re into a bit of hiking, this trail affords some pretty amazing views. You never quite escape the din of the city, but it’s removed enough from it that it remains wild.

Once at the parking area you can choose your direction, since the trail begins and ends on either side of the road. The preferred direction seems About the Author to be clockwise (the south side of the Mountain bike veteran, road) because you’ll be heading a bit amateur filmmaker, and more downhill as you circle around, but endurance racer Jay Bartlett has been riding trails in the St. as most good trails are known for, it’s George area for over twenty quite ridable in either direction. This years. Jay has nearly a decade of trail is considered intermediate, with experience as a bike mechanic at Bicycles Unlimited, St. George’s some advanced moves thrown in… it’s oldest bike shop. definitely one that takes a little learning to figure out all the problems it throws at you, but that’s part of the fun. If it was easy it would be less interesting. Also, K.L.C. has just recently been marked with signage and paint dots, so figuring out lines will be a little easier. Walk the stuff you’re not sure of, and work your way up! Frustrated with that rock step-up? Take a look around for a moment… the view is fine!

If you’ve ridden Washington County trails before, you’ll be familiar with the type of riding that’s encountered on Kentucky Lucky Chicken. By virtue of our geology, we end up with more rock (sandstone mostly) than dirt, which tends to make our trails a challenge to build. As you ride K.L.C., most will never realize how much work went into making this happen.

Many, many man-hours, and many rocks moved!

The trail is very new at this point, but recent rains have helped the dirt pack in, so it’s already showing great promise, and will certainly get even better as it wears in.

So why is it called “Kentucky Lucky Chicken”?

Let’s just say a discarded bucket of K.F.C. was found during a build day, and jokes ensued…

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Do What You Love, Forever The making of a lifetime athlete

By Tiffany Gust BS, FMSC, CPT, USAT Diane Marie Tracy practically fell out of her crib and onto the playing field of life 65 years ago. Born to parents who believed in sports as a means to keep their little girl healthy and well, Diane set out on a path of motion and movement that has only intensified as an adult. Throughout her junior and high school years, life for Diane was organized completely around sports; she ran track, excelled at tennis, and played on the basketball and softball teams.

Nothing changed for Diane when she moved from Michigan to Utah to attend Brigham Young University (BYU) where she majored in physical education with a minor in health science. Having reached her full height of 5 foot 1 inch, Diane never made the varsity basketball team while at BYU. However, without missing a beat, she took up field hockey instead, while maintaining memberships in the track and field and crosscountry skiing clubs.

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hiking,” Diane said. “I ran everywhere – all around Provo, any canyon with appropriate trails, outdoor tracks, plus the indoor track at the BYU Field House.”

By the time she turned 26, Diane entered her very first marathon: Deseret News Marathon, in which she was 1 out of just 25 female participants. “That’s when I knew I was hooked on running.” It was running that led her to the desert trails of Southern Utah – another passion, revealed.

“It was always my dream to retire in St. George,” said Diane, “so while I was heading south to train, quite often I’d also be looking at homes.” For the past 24 years, Diane has faithfully trained and entered the St. George Marathon.

Diane pursued a master’s degree in exercise science and continued on to earn a doctorate degree in the same field, with an emphasis in cardiovascular endurance from the University of Oregon. No longer teaching, Diane transitioned to Intermountain Healthcare’s Logan Regional Hospital as their first director of the cardio-rehabilitation clinic, and headed up wellness efforts as well.

A few years later, she was analyzing clinical outcomes for rehabilitation and surgery services at LDS hospital when an opportunity to transfer to Intermountain Healthcare’s Dixie Regional Medical Center came up. She was thrilled to join CEO, Terri Kane’s data analysis team, and leapt at the chance. “I’d been dying to get back to the desert in St. George, and I’ve loved living here for the last eleven years.”

“For a long time, I resisted suggestions that I should get a bone scan (dexa-scan),” Diane said. “After all, I’d been active all my life, and my 91-year-old mother had never been diagnosed with any type of arthritis.

Nearly a year ago, I was shocked when I was diagnosed with osteoporosis.”

Undaunted, yet careful, Diane did not give up the sports she loves so much. She qualified as an amateur triathlete for the biggest and best Ironman World Championships in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. On October 8, about 2,000 world-class athletes endured a 140.6mile journey on the Big Island of Hawaii consisting of a 2.4-mile swim along Kona’s famous black lava shores, a 112-mile bike ride, and ending with a 26.2-mile run – all the while battling crosswinds of 45 miles an hour, 95-degree temperatures and a scorching sun.

Diane placed 4th in the 65-69 year division.

This was her 2nd time qualifying for the championship race.

Recently retired, Diane said, “My Ironman triathlon training has become my new parttime job at 13 to 19 hours per week, which I stick to for approximately 30 weeks per year.”

A week in the life of Diane’s training regimen looks like this: Mondays are sacred rest days; Tuesdays are filled with swimming, running, yoga and weight training; Wednesdays are ‘combo’ days starting with yoga followed by a 1-hour bike ride and ending with a 1-hour run; Thursdays are much like Tuesdays, except biking is added; Fridays are spent at the gym on the elliptical, lifting weights, swimming, and doing 30 minutes on the rowing machine; and finally, Saturdays she is gone all day biking 3 to 5.5 hours with at least an hour run on the trails in and around St. George.

“Age is no barrier.

It’s the limit you put on your mind.”

– Jackie Joyner Kersee, Olympic Gold Medalist When asked about the lessons learned this past year, she paused to reflect. Diane recognizes that “exercise is my religion.

Running, specifically, has gotten me through every life-challenge to date. I will never not run. It gives back much more than it takes, and I hope that everyone finds an activity that gives them the same feeling as I have for running. When I’m trail running, I feel my senses are alive! I hear the birds, I feel the warmth of the sun, I see lizards and turtles, and my connection to nature heals and puts me in the moment.”

“I encourage every lifetime athlete to get a bone scan,” she said.

“Know your body and prevent future injuries.” One of the screenings Diane utilized before designing her training regime was the LiVe Well Center Assessment Plus. It provided her with useful metrics that determined her physical fitness level and how she could improve.

Since then, the LiVe Well Center has designed a package of services targeted directly at those who rank themselves among the lifetime and endurance athlete categories.

The LiVe Well Center’s sports performance services measure more than fitness level. State-of-the-art assessments reveal what an athlete is made of, and include: body composition (utilizing the Bod Pod, the gold standard), resting metabolic rate (helps customize a nutrition plan for training and racing), VO2 Max (aids in determining customized heart rate zone to optimize performance), and internationally recognized functional movement screening (seven test evaluation that outlines areas of improper movement patterns due to poor muscle recruitment). Results from these assessments are immediate. Athletes also spend an hour with the sports dietitian discussing nutrition for training during the sports event and post-recovery, and time with an exercise physiologist, who helps integrate the measurement information from the collective assessments to increase knowledge about how the body functions and improve performance.

For more information, please call the LiVe Well Center at 435251-3793 and request an appointment with me, Ironman All World Athlete and Exercise Physiologist, Tiffany Gust.

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When we do what we love for exercise, it doesn’t feel like work. How much more ideal can it get?

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE | Tiffany Gust,

BS, CPT

Owner, TG Triathlon and Fitness Coaching/Exercise Specialist at LiVe Well Center E D U C AT I O N

B.S. Health Science | Utah State University , 1990 C E RT I F I C AT I O N S

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A B O U T T I F FA N Y G U S T

World National Olympic Distance Age Group Qualifier | 2012, 2014, 2016 Ironman All World Athlete | 2105, 2016 16 X Ironman Finisher

Obstacles in Tiffany’s life have empowered her to chase her dreams and create the life she’s always wanted.

Having competed in over 160 triathlons, as a USA certified triathlon coach, Tiffany pays it forward by helping others gain a healthier lifestyle through sharing her love for swimming, biking and running. In 2010, Tiffany suffered from several strokes, and had heart surgery. A hole in her heart created a greater desire to infuse gratitude and balance into her life. Tiffany’s greatest accomplishment is being a wife and mother of three, and feels that her family is the heart of her success.

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Dining Guide St. George

Bella Marie’s Pizzeria

1487 S Silicon Way, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.628.3336 Pizzeria | Italian | Café | $$ Mon. – Thurs. 11am – 9pm | Fri. – Sat. 11am – 10pm A true delight when you’re looking for great pizza, pasta, calzones and more – made to order with all natural, real food ingredients – no fillers and preservatives here! This is your stop for homemade Italian food from scratch. Enjoy with friends, dates and family.

For flavor, friendliness and quick service, Bella Marie’s is a must try!

Benja’s Thai and Sushi

Hank’s Riverwalk Grill

4210 Bluegrass Way, St. George, UT 84790 | 435.773.4111 American | Southwestern | $$ Open 7am – 9pm seven days a week Located in Sun River, this eclectic location boasts gorgeous patio and window views, tasty eats, beer, wine and liquor. From breakfast burritos to salmon fillet to the Murder Burger, you’ll find items unique to Hank’s, as well as familiar items from the Oscar’s Café menu in Springdale – Hank owns both restaurants! Stop in after a game of golf or bring the whole family.

2 W St. George Blvd. #12, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.628.9538 Thai | Sushi | $$ Mon. – Sat. 11am – 10pm | Sun. 1pm – 8pm Hungry for sushi? Hungry for Thai curries? Benja’s Thai and Sushi, in the heart of downtown at Ancestor Square, will satisfy your craving with fresh sushi, curries, noodles and a great beer and wine menu. Stop in with business colleagues, friends, a date or the whole family, and be sure to come hungry – in addition to curries, noodles and sushi, Benja’s salads, soups and sticky mango rice are not to be missed.

Pizza/Pasta Factory

Cappeletti’s

36 E. Tabernacle, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.986.4119 Italian | Steak | Seafood | Contemporary | $$ Lunch: Tues. – Sat. 11am – 3pm | Dinner: 5pm – 9:30pm Centrally located in historical downtown near Town Square, Cappeletti’s is a favorite for casual business lunches, friend and family gatherings and romantic evening dining.

Authentic Italian pastas like gnocchi Bolognese or cannelloni will comfort and satisfy, but if you’re not in the mood for pasta, the fresh fish of the day, tender Black Angus flat iron steaks, market fresh meats and poultry are all prepared daily and presented beautifully.

In this quaint and cozy family owned and operated restaurant, plan to settle in for warm, friendly Italian cuisine with an Argentinian flair, and leave satiated in body and soul.

Pasta Factory: 2 W St. George Blvd #8, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.674.3753 Pizza Factory: 2 W St. George Blvd #8, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.628.1234 Pizza Factory Express: 1930 W Sunset Blvd, St George, UT 84770 | 435.634.1234 Pizza Factory – Pineview: 2376 E Red Cliffs Dr., St. George, UT 84790 | 435.688.2656 Pizza/Pasta/Dine-in/Take out/Delivery/Salad Bar | $$ Open Mon-Sat at 11am The Pasta Factory, with its year-round, climate controlled outdoor patio dining wows with custom-made pasta, soups, sandwiches and salads. The Pizza Factory offers three locations with the best and freshest salad bar in town; homemade soups, sandwiches, famous bread twists and Southern Utah’s favorite pizza combinations.

Sandstone Café at Dixie Regional Medical Center

1380 E Medical Center Drive, St. George, UT 84790 | 435.251.2050 Healthy | Café | $ 6:30 – 9am | 11am – 2:30pm | 2 – 7 pm | 11pm– 1am Located in the beautiful and healing Dixie Regional Medical Center, this buffet style café offers a great variety of healthy dining choices. For those with food intolerances, the chef gives informed recommendations, while those looking to cut unhealthy ingredients and excess fat will enjoy the LiVe Well special menu. Spacious dining, large windows and patio dining in the beautiful healing garden contribute to the casual, friendly atmosphere.

Cliffside Restaurant

The Painted Pony

Even Stevens Sandwiches

The Twisted Noodle

511 S Airport Rd, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.319.6005 Steakhouse | Seafood | Contemporary | $$$ Lunch: Mon. – Sat. 11am – 3pm | Dinner: Fri. 5pm – 9pm, Sat. 5pm – 10pm Perched on the old Airport road, overlooking the city of St. George, the Cliffside Restaurant’s menu includes steak, burgers, pasts, kids fare and delectable desserts. Upscale, yet friendly, plan to enjoy spectacular views whether you’re dining casually with friends or seeking a romantic dinner experience.

471 E St. George Blvd., St. George, UT 84770 | 435.251.6636 Sandwich Shop | Cafe | Breakfast & Brunch | $ Sun. - Sat. | 7am – 10pm Hungry for change? Visit Even Stevens – a sandwich shop with a cause! Committed to fighting hunger by donating one sandwich to a local charity for each sandwich ordered, and with a focus on giving back through delicious food – literally - Even Stevens thrills with sandwiches like the Hummazing Vegan, the Do Gouda and the Mihammy Vice.

This family friendly café also offers tasty bites, soups, salads, locally roasted coffee, locally brewed beer, Sunday brunch, entertainment for kids and live music weekly.

George’s Corner

2 W St. George Blvd. #1, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.216.7311 Restaurant | Pub | American | $$ Open daily 7am – midnight Located in Ancestor Square at the same location as the Big Hand Café, owned by George Pace in the 1930s and 40s, this friendly and historic pub setting features fresh, fantastic food, a full beer, wine and cocktail list, and live music. Sharing the same owners as the Painted Pony restaurant, George’s Corner offers the same high quality ingredients with a more laid back atmosphere. The famous lamb burger is a must – but don’t fear if you’re vegetarian, vegan, gluten free – there are plenty of other choices!

Gun Barrel Steak & Game House

1091 N Bluff St #1400, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.652.0550 Steakhouse | Wild Game | Seafood | $$$$ Mon. – Thurs. 5pm – 9pm | Fri. & Sat. 5pm – 9:30pm Immersed in a wild-west attitude, this long-time local favorite fires up indulgent cuts of steak, fish, elk and buffalo game over a mesquite grill. The dimly-lit ambiance, an oversized fireplace and the fact that the joint solely serves dinner make this a perfect special occasion dine. If you go, make sure you go hungry – Gun Barrel serves up consistently impressive soups and desserts every evening.

2 W St. George Blvd. #22, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.634.1700 Steakhouse | Seafood | Contemporary | Healthy | $$$$ Lunch: Mon. – Sat. 11:30am – 4pm Dinner: Sun 4pm – 9pm | Mon. – Sat. 4pm – 10pm In the heart of Ancestor Square, the Painted Pony delights with an upscale menu, full beer and wine list, cocktails and exceptional service. Prepare for a sensory experience with complex flavors, top-notch presentation and a beautiful atmosphere. Evening ambiance complete with soft lighting, fresh flowers and patio dining. Locally sourced, organic, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available for every palate.

20 N Main Street, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.628.9889 American | Café | Healthy | $ Mon. – Thurs. 11am – 8pm | Fri. – Sat. 11am – 9pm Bursting with flavorful veggie centric meals that will make you return day after day, The Twisted Noodle is newly famous for its tasty and healthy lunches and dinners. Enjoy fresh sandwiches, burgers, wraps & salads, hearty pasta (even veggie noodle pasta) and quinoa bowls. With famously low prices and the ability to find vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and paleo options, the Twisted Noodle is perfect for any occasion.

Twenty-Five Main Café

25 Main Street, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.628.7110 Café | Coffee Shop | Gourmet Cupcakes | $ Mon. – Thurs. 8am – 9pm | Fri. – Sat. 8am – 10pm Visitors step from the streets of St. George to an atmosphere reminiscent of a Soho cafe when they stop by this counter-style downtown gem for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Delectable salads, panini sandwiches done to perfection, and pasta are the featured menu items, but most diners frequent the café for its cupcakes. Twenty-Five Main is perfect for a business lunch or breakfast, a get-together with friends or a quiet spot to relax in the evening before absorbing the downtown art-walk in St. George.

Xetava Gardens Café

815 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins, UT 84738 | 435.656.0165 Restaurant & Coffee Shop | Contemporary | Healthy | $$$ Sun. – Thurs. 9am – 5pm | Fri. & Sat. 9am – 9:30pm Nestled in majestic Kayenta Art Village, Xetava’s atmosphere and culinary creativity are unbeatable; fair trade, shade grown coffee & espresso, a full wine and beer list, specialty house cocktails, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Perfect after a beautiful hike or for Sunday brunch. Exquisite dinner dining is available on Friday and Saturday nights, with unforgettable presentation and flavor – reservations recommended, patio seating will delight. With locally sourced, organic, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options, there is something for every type of eater.

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About the Author

New Year’s Resolutions Done Right

By Emily Fonnesbeck RD, CD Happy New Year! It’s reported that 50% of the American population set New Year’s resolutions each year. About half of those who do make resolutions resolve to make healthier lifestyle choices. While there are lots of opinions about the effectiveness of making resolutions, statistics show that you are ten times more likely to achieve a goal if you explicitly resolve to do so. So, if New Year’s resolutions feel right for you, I would go with that feeling!

The most commonly reported reason for not meeting goals is because they weren’t measurable or actionable. I find this to be especially true for food related changes. A broad goal of “eating healthier” probably won’t get you far. It feels too overwhelming and lacks direction. Instead, I would recommend choosing one small, measurable goal and making it a habit before moving on to something else.

To get you thinking, I’m going to list and explain five nutrition related goals that I know will make a big impact on how you feel and behave around food. Doing all five at once may feel like too much, so my recommendation is to choose one (or brainstorm some of your own!).

1. Track hunger and fullness levels for a week (or longer). Too often we are eating for reasons outside of physical hunger.

While that will happen occasionally for us all, making it a practice to consistently check in on hunger and fullness levels before, during, and after eating can give you so much information about how much and what to eat. In fact, the #1 reason people come to see me is for help with how much and what to eat. The hidden secret is that you already know! It will just take some pausing, listening to, and connecting with, your intuitive signals.

2. Eat without distractions. This means away from your desk, off the phone, with the TV off. The benefit to doing so is you can actually sense fullness and satisfaction. How many times have you gone back for seconds because you didn’t remember eating the first plate? Your brain needs to remember eating to feel satisfied or it will prompt you for more food. If eating without distractions for all meals and snacks feels unrealistic, just set a goal for doing it at breakfast, or just lunches or for a snack each day, etc.

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Emily is a registered dietitian and received her degree at Brigham Young University.

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

3. Talk positively about food. Set an intention each morning to think and talk about food in a positive way. As you increase your awareness, I think you will be absolutely astounded at how often you and/or others talk about food in a negative way – “That has too many carbs!”, “I’ve been so bad today…”, “Gluten will kill you!”, “That food is fattening…” and so on. By making a conscious effort to be more positive about food, I think you’ll find you behave more positively around it. Essentially, it no longer holds power over you. To make this measurable, spend time each evening reflecting on the day and the thoughts and comments you noticed. To take this goal a step further, detox your social media feed from food and body obsessive feeds. Gigantic shifts can happen when you aren’t mindlessly exposing yourself to media that is undermining your efforts to have a more peaceful relationship with food and your body.

4. Try a new food or new recipe each week. The point of this goal may be different depending on the individual – it could increase the amount of nutritional variety in a person’s diet, it could be a way to learn a new cooking technique and/or build confidence in the kitchen, it could help get you in the kitchen and cooking more, or it could help food not feel so redundant and boring.

Either way, this goal is a good example of ADDING something rather than SUBTRACTING something – a way to make resolutions feel more appealing and positive.

5. Make a conscious effort to include a fruit and/or vegetable each time you eat. For those of you who would like a very practical goal for food choices, this would be my recommendation to you! For each meal and snack, build a meal around the inclusion of produce. Often fruits and vegetables are an afterthought and easily forgotten. But get creative! You can shred zucchini into chili, slice a banana into cereal, cook an apple in your oatmeal (with some cinnamon, vanilla, and a sprinkle of brown sugar!), dip some carrots in guacamole to go along with your chips, add grapes and celery to your chicken salad sandwich, put sliced tomato or sundried tomatoes on your avocado toast, etc.

I wish you health and happiness in the New Year!

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Cool Season Recipes for a Healthy Winter

By Corey Allred Winter is a time when many people struggle to enjoy a wide variety of fruits and vegetables because so many favorites are out of season. But winter gives us tasty cool season harvests like apples, pears, squash and root vegetables. One of my favorite snacks is Pink Lady apples sliced with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a drizzle of fresh almond butter. And if you stop by my home at dinner time, you’ll probably smell a variety of vegetables roasting – it’s a super easy way to make delicious and very nutritious dinners while enjoying the warmth in the winter.

If you’ve been looking for ways to enjoy more cool season vegetables, try these simple but delicious recipes:

Roasted Root Veggies

Ingredients: 2 beets, peeled and chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 parsnips, peeled and chopped 1 large onion of choice, chopped 2 Tbsp. of grape seed or avocado oil 2 to 3 cloves of fresh minced garlic or garlic powder = 1 tsp. of powder per clove.

1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper

About the Author Corey Allred works with Movara Resort, coaching people to fall wholeheartedly in love with healthy food – especially veggies. From picky eaters to fast food lovers to those who are intolerant to gluten, dairy and other foods, Corey trains people to effectively create transitions in their diets through one-on-one coaching on cooking, food prep, label reading and learning about nutritious ingredients. Contact Corey at CoreyCreatives@gmail.com to begin your own healthy food adventure.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 400. Wash all veggies and pat dry. Reserving the veggies, mix all other ingredients in a resealable bag or a bowl. Add all the veggies and massage mixture in to the veggies and evenly coat them. Add all ingredients on to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or silpat mat.

Bake for 15 minutes, stir and bake another 10 minutes.

Root Veggie Hummus

Ingredients: 1/2 C. Roasted root veggies 2 cloves garlic 1 (19 fluid ounce) can chickpeas, drained Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 Tbsp. tahini 1/3 C. olive oil 1/2 tsp. salt Black pepper, garnish with fresh ground pepper to taste Optional: Sprinkle lemon zest and fresh chopped parsley on top or mix right in.

Instructions: Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy with cut up veggies, crackers or corn chips.

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Sweet Potato Steak Fries

Ingredients: 3 sweet potatoes, yams or a mix 2 Tbsp. grape seed or avocado oil 2 to 3 cloves of fresh minced garlic or garlic powder = 1 tsp. of powder per clove.

1 tsp. of salt 1 tsp. black pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the all ingredients in a large bowl or zipper bag and vigorously mix together.

Once all potatoes are lightly coated with mixture, place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silpat. Roast at 400 degrees in a standard oven for 15 minutes, then flip and roast for 10 more.

In a 1 Cup serving, there are approximately: 170 calories Sweet spice options 26 carbohydrates 2 Tbsp. coconut oil 1.8 grams of sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon Savory spice options 1 Tbsp. of maple syrup Real Salt brand seasoned salt or honey Taco seasoning

LOCAL HERO

The Unplanned Voyage of Hero Fathers Raising a Child with a Disability Part One

By Kelly Kendall “We didn’t see this one coming, but who would?” states David Roos, a father with not just one child, but two sons with muscular dystrophy. Growing up in a small town in Wyoming, David states, “My experience with disabilities, disease, wheelchairs, or loss was slim to none. Those were all things that happened to someone else.” It wasn’t until his wife called him at work with their 4-year-old’s test results that his naive ‘bubble’ burst. “I had my first introduction to the harsh reality of life – bad things can happen to anyone, and even to my own son.” His wife told him that their son had been diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy – a disease they had never heard of, and a future that they could not even envision at the time.

It has been said that you never really know what something is like until you go through it yourself, and boy is that true when it comes to raising a child with a disability.

Other parents are sometimes quick to offer well-meaning, albeit, naive advice that usually involves statements such as, “Hang in there, it will get better,” when, in fact, it often gets worse over time, or “That must be such a blessing to have a child with a disability,” which is true in many ways, but also seems to discount the daunting task of 24/7 care. Some are quick to judge, even harshly, how parents deal with a child that has a disability – yet have no inkling of the heroic effort it takes. If you would like a paradigm shift of epic proportions, just spend a day with a parent taking care of a child with any disability, and watch an adventure of a lifetime; or, simply have them describe a day in the life of caring for their child with a disability. For some reason, we are hasty to give advice about someone else’s child, but many times are bewildered about what to do with our own.

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Sometimes, the initial shock comes from the results of an ultrasound, or a call from the physician’s office, or perhaps immediately following the child’s birth. Other times, it comes after observing the child’s behavior as they grow and develop, and realizing that “something just isn’t right.” No matter how it comes, the shock seems to send waves of emotions that only the child’s parents can comprehend. David states, “Regardless of the disease, anyone who has received similar news can appreciate the range of emotions and the questions which come flooding in: How could this happen to my child? What did we do to deserve this? What is this disease, and what is it going to do to my child?

The initial announcement of the news that your innocent child has a disability begins a grief cycle that goes round and round, over and over, from disbelief to denial to sadness and even anger.

David explains, “Even though we began to notice that our second son was surpassing his older brother in activities such as climbing stairs, and had a suspicion that something was wrong, the news of the diagnosis was really painful and devastating when it came.

I can still recall, as if it were only yesterday, watching my 4-year-old Aaron playing in the kiddie pool outside of our small house. It was the day after the ‘phone call’. Although he was oblivious to this new reality, I couldn’t help but feel that I had already lost him. As he swam happily in circles, I thought, You have no idea what’s coming. The overwhelming wave of emotions that come with vanished dreams and the unknowns are constantly on your mind.” When parents receive ‘the news’, their world is forever changed, and the questions begin: Is there a cure?, How long will they live?, What about our future children?

sghw | The ‘new normal’ is hard to accept at times. “Any dreams that you may have of a ‘normal’ life have just evaporated. It was as if I could see a train slowly coming down the tracks and could see no way for me to get my son or our family out of harm’s way,” states David. No matter the disability, everyone who has received the ‘phone call’ appreciates the gamut of emotions which cycle from A-Z in a day, and sometimes even within an hour. Despite accepting their new reality, receiving the news that David’s third son also had a Muscular Dystrophy diagnosis brought a flood of new emotions.

After caring for two sons with muscular dystrophy for over twenty years, David shares with emotion, “I wish I could go back in time and put my arm around that young father (me) and tell him that everything is going to be OK, and that life can still be rich and filled with happy memories to be cherished.” No matter the circumstances, a parent always holds on to hope for a cure, and hope for a better life for their child.

Those who have been on this voyage with their child always have a lot of empathy and are willing to reach out to those just beginning their journey. David states, “For anyone who is just getting ‘the news’ about their child, I want to put my arms around you and tell you I do know what you are going through. While my words can’t take away your pain, my hope is to share how I have coped and found happiness along the way, as well as lessons learned, and hope that my insights and experiences will apply to all parents.”

David is generous in his wisdom and advice to other parents who may be just starting on their own voyage, “I asked myself, what would I have liked to have known with our first son’s diagnosis, and what I could have done along the way to help my son have the best life possible?

My wife and I have now been living with DMD for over 22 years, and we often joke – although it’s not very funny – that we are running an assisted living center.” With two sons in wheelchairs, just logistics becomes a monumental task in the daily routine.

Their middle son, who is now 22 years old, somehow dodged the DMD bullet –

but is certainly learning many life lesson with his older and younger brothers, who both use wheelchairs. David explains, “I hope that our experience so far may be of value to those who are just beginning this journey. It is my belief that there is a Higher Power who has a hand in our lives. To say that we haven’t felt that in our lives, in finding happiness and normalcy, would be disingenuous.” He agrees that they have received an abundance of blessings and help in numerous ways which are hard to put into words; they have also grown and learned things they could have never comprehended had they not raised a child with a disability.

David is quick to give praise to his wife, who has been nothing short of angelic in caring for their children.

One of the most glorious blessings that comes from raising a child with a disability is the many and varied life lessons and wisdom these kids teach their parents, which are priceless. One is to have a healthy sense of humor. Another is learning to live in the moment, where the worries of yesterday and

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Those parents who are raising children with disabilities are heroes, not only to their children, but to anyone who understands the monumental and heroic effort it takes to make the sacrifices needed to raise such a special child. This miraculous example of parenting gives hope to parents all over the world. May we all be more understanding, more caring, more kind, and more helpful to those who have the heroic mission of raising a child with a disability.

About the Author

Kelly B. Kendall is the USU Fatherhood Education Coordinator in the School of Family, Consumer & Human Development & HealthyRelationshipsUtah.org. He is also the CEO of Practice Partners, LLC, V.P. of Health & Wellness Solutions, LLC, and teaches in the DSU School of Business & Communication as adjunct faculty. He is passionate about helping empower fathers to be great dads in the lives of their children. He teaches Fatherhood Education Courses throughout Southern Utah including Purgatory Correctional Facility. He loves to travel, mountain bike, write, humanitarian service where he and his wife are the founders of the nonprofit, Socks for Souls; and he loves spending time with his wife, Colleen and family.

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About the Author Pam Graf is the Foundation Director for Washington County School District and is actively involved in the community. She was born and raised in St. George and moved all the way to Santa Clara which she calls her home.

St. George Stepped Up

By Pam Graf, WCSD Foundation Director With Christmas just behind us, I can’t help but reflect on the season and the generosity that lives inside of many Southern Utah residents. It has manifested itself many times as we receive donations at the Washington County School District Foundation office throughout the year, but even more so in November and December each year.

That time of the year brings many requests from counselors who become aware of students and their families needing the basics: food to eat, a blanket, or a coat. As soon as the weather changes, most of us are able to bundle up in warm coats or sit in our comfortable and warm homes and not feel the effects of the cold. Not so with everyone. The homeless numbers astound most of us and many do not realize that we have over 900 students registered in our school district who are considered homeless. That is when our community rolls up their sleeves and goes to work!

We partnered once again with The Spectrum for the 3rd year with the Step Up St. George campaign and invited the community to wrap quilts and coats around our homeless students and families. Information went out letting businesses and individuals know what the needs were and how they could help. A story was printed regarding a couple of particular families that I am sure touched many and the community answered. For approximately two weeks, armfuls of new blankets and sleeping bags, (982 blankets and 183 sleeping bags), diapers, personal hygiene care items, clothing, shoes, school supplies, household cleaning supplies and more were carried in to The Spectrum office and at Stephen Wade Auto. We also received $6,000 in monetary donations to go into an account for the homeless and at risk students. The items were taken to the WCSD office and school counselors were asked to come pick up items for their needy students. Within three days most everything had been taken to the school for those children and their families.

Thank you, St. George, for “Stepping Up”! Our hearts are touched in knowing that the children in need will be warmer and healthier because of your kindness and generosity. A very large shout-out to Rhett Long and the Spectrum crew for all of their hard work on this project, and in identifying a need and seeing those needs were met by way of the press and word of mouth. Thank you Stephen Wade Auto and their team, who accepted the donated items at most of their dealerships.

Our St. George area is growing quickly, and many fear we will lose touch with what is important as we continue with this growth. I beg to differ as I watch the kindness and generosity unfold when a community comes together in a common cause to help others.

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WholeFIT Adventures: Our Story

By Jared DuPree, PhD When I was a kid, I loved Indiana Jones.

When someone asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I always said, “An archeologist!” I didn’t just love Indiana Jones, I wanted to be Indiana Jones! I imagined visiting the Pyramids of Egypt or trekking the jungles of some distant land amidst native tribes. I wanted to learn languages, meet new peoples and cultures, and feel the excitement of the unknown. I was hungry for adventure, even at a young age.

Today, if I’m honest with myself, I still want to be Indiana Jones. I was sitting in my office one day reflecting on how I spend my time and came to the conclusion I need to make some adjustments. I realized I only have one life to live, and I might as well live it doing things I love! I knew I couldn’t quit my job, but I thought, What is stopping me from going on some adventure trips and bringing people along? I also knew that my book, “WholeFIT: Wellness for Life” had a philosophy of life balance, life purpose and wellness that would fit really well with adventure travel. So, I just went for it! I contacted insurance companies, travel companies, lawyers, and my accountant to figure out what I needed to do, and within a couple of days had formed WholeFIT Adventures.

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off the beaten path a little bit – like Indiana Jones! Perfect!

We recently finished our fall 2016 WholeFIT Adventure trip to the Yucatan. It was incredible!

We had several college students, a father and his daughter, a couple, and my daughter join us to visit the beauty, uniqueness and adventure of the Yucatan.

Arriving in Cancun, we got out of the touristy district and headed two hours west into the heart of the Yucatan jungle, enjoying our stay at a bed and breakfast that I love, Casa Hamaca, of Valladolid.

After several days of biking in the jungle, visiting cenotes (natural water pools that are incredible), and exploring some ruins, we had the chance to engage in some service for the Mayan people in the area by providing some food donations. We learned that most families make less than $5/day making hammocks or other handmade items to sell. We spent time learning how to make Yucatecan food using techniques that are over a thousand years old. They all spoke Mayan, but we were still able to communicate as we laughed and taught each other English and Mayan words. Most of us thought this was the highlight of the trip. The Mayan people are so happy with so little – they taught us a lot. My daughter Sienna, who is fifteen years old, felt it had a major impact on her. As a father, those moments are priceless. To end the trip, we relaxed in the vibrant town of Merida and spent some needed relaxation time at the

beach near Progreso. We all had an amazing time!

We have many more adventures to experience! I’m personally going to lead two trips a year (in May and October) but have collaborated with several travel companies like Cosmos to offer additional trips throughout the year that fit the adventure travel feel. We have service trips, adventure trips, family trips and wellness trips planned for the Olympic National Forest (favorite place in the US for me), Costa Rica, Grenada, Dominican Republic, Ireland, Italy and Alaska. We have also started to customize adventure trips for corporate groups, reunions, families and more. We have found there are few companies that can help plan trips that include the three key elements: adventure, service and wellness. For more information, visit www. wholefitadventures.com, and join us for an amazing adventure!

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Dixie Invitational Art Show & Sale 2017

By Kathy Cieslewicz The annual Robert N. and Peggy Sears Dixie Invitational Art Show and Sale, recognized as one of the biggest art events in the state of Utah, kicks off its 30th year Friday, Feb. 17, in the Sears Art Museum Gallery on the Dixie State University campus.

The Sears Dixie Invitational features approximately 220 works from 120 renowned artists this year, includes a symposium and opening gala, in addition to the exhibit itself. The show features traditional realism by artists who have been invited to participate.

Media on display include bronze, ceramic, watercolor, mixed media, oil and pastel created by artists from all over the U.S. and well-known Utah and local artists.

The annual event was conceived as a way to help fund the gallery and to preserve the DSU Permanent Art Collection, as well as help patrons put art into their homes and businesses.

“The Sears Dixie Invitational, entering its 30th year, is a living testimony to the value of fine art to a living university,” Dr. Jeffery Jarvis, dean of Dixie State’s College of the Arts, said. “The tradition of art of the highest quality, available at a range of reasonable prices, all to benefit a university gallery is one of DSU’s proudest.”

This year’s event will kick off at 3 p.m. on Friday, February 17, in the Dolores Dorè Eccles Fine Arts Center Concert Hall with an art symposium featuring 2016 Purchase Prize Win­ner, Arlene Braithwaite.

Admission is free and the public is encouraged to attend.

Braithwaite has won numerous major awards and has been published in prestigious magazines throughout her career. She enjoyed a 32-year career as an art educator at Southern Utah University. Her paintings reflect her love of nature and insight into the beauty of the places she knows intimately.

Later that day, the opening gala will commence with an art preview at 4 p.m. in the gallery, offering attendees the opportunity to be the

About the Author Kathy serves as curator for the Sears Museum Gallery at Dixie State University. She received an Associate degree from Dixie State College and a Bachelor degree from Southern Utah University. Her paintings and original prints have been exhibited throughout Utah and as far away as New York. The St. George Art Museum commissioned her to produce three installations.

She frequently presents at workshops as a creativity coach, presents art demonstrations, adjudicates art shows, mentors, and speaks to community organizations. In addition, her love of teaching has been expressed as an adjunct instructor for 2D design at DSC and since 2006 at Mohave Community College as the instructor for Art History, drawing, painting, Design, and watercolor. Kathy helps artists on a daily basis, and as an artist herself, she is acutely aware of their needs.

Currently, she is a founder, presenter, and director for an annual conference for artists called The Business of Art, as well as, WOW: Women Out West Professional Artists of Utah.

first to view the art and select the art they will purchase. The opening gala reception will follow at 6 p.m. in the Eccles Fine Arts Center Grand Foyer. The reception will feature entertainment, a plated meal, as well as an atmosphere that encourages attendees to mingle with one another.

Tickets for this semiformal event are $75 per person and are available by contacting Susan Taysom at 435-6527903 or taysom@dixie.edu.

“The Sears Dixie Invitational is a show many people look forward to each year,” Kathy Cieslewicz, curator/director of the DSU Sears Art Museum Gallery, said. “Many art collectors have supported this event for 30 years and have acquired remarkable collections.”

The exhibit will open to the public on Saturday, February 18, and will be on display through March 26. Featuring extended hours for this exhibit, the gallery will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays - Saturdays and 2 to 6 p.m. Sundays. Sears Art Museum Gallery is located in the Dolores Dorè Eccles Fine Arts Center on the DSU campus at 155 S. University Ave, St. George, Utah. www.searsart.com Please join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ SearsArtMuseumGallery/ And on Instagram: searsartmuseumgallery

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Fire & Ice

Gala Helping Students in Need

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By Kendra Jensen In one of St. George’s most prestigious events, members of the Washington County community will gather together for a good cause.

On Friday, February 24, The Dixie Foundation will host its thirteenth annual Fire & Ice Gala at SunRiver St. George, which provides an opportunity for community members to contribute to needs-based scholarships for Dixie State University students. The Mardi-Grasthemed event raises funds that are entirely donated to students who have experienced economic hardships or unexpected life events. From dinner to a live auction, you can give students the help they need to further their educational pursuits and their lives.

One student who received a Fire & Ice Scholarship was Josie Wight, a current nursing major at Dixie State University. Josie chose to attend Dixie after leaving the FLDS religion and Colorado City with her three children. Currently, Josie works at the Dixie Regional Medical Center as a CNA in the operating room. She recently married, but when she began her education, she was a single mother of three children and juggled a full schedule of nightshifts at work and school in the day.

“After leaving Colorado City, I not only wanted a good education, I needed one so I could take care of my kids and move forward with my life and career,” said Josie. “When I received the scholarship, I was a single mother of three kids, worked all night, and had school all day. It was a lot for just one person to handle.”

Receiving the Fire & Ice Scholarship has lifted a burden from Josie’s shoulders. “I am just so thankful for the scholarship, because I am able to focus on my life, my kids, and my future.” And for anyone who is going through a struggle, Josie advises to never give up. “Help will come from unexpected places. Just hang in there and help will come.”

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Josie is just one of many students whose lives have changed because of the donations and contributions to the Gala. Because of the generosity of donors and volunteers, the annual event has contributed to over $250,000 worth of scholarships to DSU students over the past eleven years.

Helping students like Josie is About the Author simple; opportunities include donating, Kendra Jensen is a senior volunteering, or attending the event. For English major at Dixie those contemplating donating to the Fire State University and & Ice Gala, Josie has a message for you: an intern for the DSU “Do it. It doesn’t matter how much you University Marketing and Communication office. She donate,” said Josie, “When everybody also holds the Vice President comes together, it helps so many people in of Academics position for more ways than you could even imagine.” the Dixie State University The gala begins with hors d’oeuvres Student Association and and a silent auction at 5:30 p.m., which is proud to call herself a Trailblazer. includes vacation packages, sports memorabilia, spa packages and a variety of collectible items. As the live auction begins, attendees enjoy fine dining and have the opportunity to bid on larger items. Individual tickets for the dinner can be purchased for $150. For questions about how to donate to the Fire & Ice Gala, contact Ronda Neilson at ronda@dixiefoundation.org or visit the site at dixiefoundation.org.

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C L T e l t t i L A y a W g n o L Goes a

By Janie Belliston, MPA Chief Development Officer, The Learning Center for Families

Sometimes families with young children need a little TLC. Whether it’s a developmental delay or disability, poor health, poverty or a less than optimal home environment, there are certain difficulties that put infants

By Rosario Flores and toddlers atE. high risk from achieving their full potential. Since 1993, The Learning Center for Families (TLC) has been providing the extra As the holidays gather and to celebrate another help families needapproach, to navigatefamilies these challenges ensure that every child year. holidayshasare a great howand blessed in ourThe community theusually skills they needreminder to excel inof school in life.and grateful for thewho things have. Unfortunately, is not We knowwe thatare children enterwe kindergarten ready to learnthis are more the case for everyone. likely to succeed academically, as well as later in life. But school readiness does not begin in kindergarten – it begins before birth. Research indicates Many people all over the world don’t have a home to gather in, that early childhood experiences – including prenatal – have a profound or enough food to make a meal.

There are many families in Utah affect on the brain’s development. TLC has a number of programs that are that cannot afford to feed their children.

Utah life: Food designed to help families at this crucial time inFortunately, their young child’s Bank aids those in need, giving them an opportunity to thrive— Early Head Start isthe a federally funded program thatLast promotes the physinot only during holidays, but year-round. year they cal, cognitive, social and emotional growth of infants and toddlers while donated over 31 million meals statewide and, with their partners, assisting their parents in achieving greater self-sufficiency.

This program helped 29 countries worldwide. Being the only food bank in Utah, isthe available at no cost pregnant women andoffamilies with children Food Bank hastobecome part of one the nation’s hungerages birth to three.

It combines weekly home visits with child-family playrelief organizations. groups to support parents as the child’s primary educator.

In addition to food donations, Utah Food Bank runs several other Early Intervention all childrenProgram, ages birththat to three arebackshowing programs, such as serves the BackPack giveswho kids any kind of developmental delay or who have a condition such as Down packs full of food to enjoy during the weekend. Through these syndrome, spinaare bifida, autism,the etc.help Staff they members include programs,cerebral peoplepalsy, in Utah receiving need—and nurses, special educators, psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, there is a real need. 1 out of 7 people in Utah are missing meals as well physical and6occupational who regularly due as tospeech, poverty.

1 out of seniors are therapists facing hunger, as well.work with families in their homes, at child care or at one of our familya week’s centers.

Through the food bank, these seniors are provided with worth of delivered them by volunteers. times,women these Parents as food, Teachers providestoextra parenting support Most for pregnant are the only visits seniors get.

This one small act of kindness of any income who are in stressful situations or who have had less than makes all therearing difference! optimal child experiences. Families may enroll in Parents as Teachers beginning with pregnancy and remain in the program until their child About 60% of the time, these people who are in need have to enters kindergarten. Parent educators work with parents in a home-visitdecide between paying for housing or food. In many cases, they ing model to strengthen protective factors and ensure that young children don’t even have that choice. This is why organizations like Utah are healthy, safe, and ready to learn.

Food Bank are vital to our communities. But we can’t just leave it up to them.

We can all do something to contribute.

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ships are available to families who qualify. Sessions are offered morning, noon, and donate food.toYou can give money. Most importantly, you can give early evening accommoyourbusy time—the most valuable donation of all. You have such a date family schedules. huge impact another Families receiveona library of persons life—not to mention your own. musical materials to take Organizations home and enjoy. like Utah Food Bank help us understand the importance of uniting, as a human family, to help one another do Caterpillar Clubhouse is atogether, new private pay childcare operating of our better—become better, through our actions.

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TLC is a nonprofit 501©3 organization and member of United Way Dixie which reliesholidays on support from volunteers parents, as welllet’s as As our favorite approach and theand days get colder, contributions of time, money and supplies to supplement our federal aim to make another person’s home warmer with food and and state This generosity enables us to serve more families, continue love.contracts.

Remember, to be innovative with our services, and be less reliant on unpredictable “We make byawhat we get, butforwesound fiscal government funding.

TLCa living has built solid reputation management, creative make programs high-quality services to a lifeand byconsistent, what we give.” an ever-growing population of children in need. We invite you to join us Winston as we continue to enhance the lives ofChurchill hundreds of families every week throughout our community.

For further information about volunteering or donating, you can visit utahfoodbank.org atto(435) For more informationoroncontact our how enroll656-9122. in our programs or to find out how you can get involved as a donor or volunteer, please visit our website at www. tlc4families.org or call (435)Author 673-5353.Bio: Rosario is a student at Dixie State University, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communication studies. She is passionate About the Author: about finding opportunities to create benJanie has enjoyed working in the nonprofit sector for over twenty years eficial relationships among people. On her for organizations such as Special Olympics Utah, University of Utah time off, she enjoys hiking traveling Continuing Education, KUED Channel 7 andand The Road Home to explore new homeless shelter in Salt Lake.cultures.

She enjoys living in Southern Utah and spending time with her husband, three beautiful daughters and stepson.

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The St. George Exchange Club:

The Legacy Continues

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The St. George Exchange Club has been recognized nationally for earning the “Big E Award,” a prestigious designation given to only a few clubs each year. Exceptional community service, exemplary promotion of Americanism, and membership growth are some of the rigorous requirements to earn the award. Despite the difficulty in achieving the award, The Club has earned the venerable status four of the last five years.

“I’m honored to be numbered among a society of service-minded men and women committed to making our community a better place to live,” said current club president, Dustin Schofield. “Exchange is people making a difference!”

Exchange is an all-volunteer national service organization for men and women who want to serve their community, encourage Americanism, promote prevention of child abuse, and award youth achievement. The Club has been Southern Utah’s premier service club since 1974.

One of the primary focuses of the Exchange Club is to foster pride in our nation, appreciation for the freedoms that we enjoy as citizens, respect for our flag, and commitment to better serving the community. On a regular basis the Exchange Club organizes the purchasing and installation of Freedom Shrines in public buildings and schools in our community. Freedom Shrines have been installed

EXCHANGE CLUB COVENANT OF SERVICE • Accepting the divine privilege of single and collective responsibility as life’s noblest gift, I covenant with my fellow Exchangeites: • To consecrate my best energies to the uplifting of Social, Religious, Political and Business ideals; • To discharge the debt I owe to those of high and low estate who have served and sacrificed that the heritage of American citizenship might be mine; • To honor and respect the law, to serve my fellow men, and to uphold the ideals and institutions of my country; • To implant the life-giving, society-building spirit of Service and Comradeship in my social and business relationships; • To serve in unity with those seeking better conditions, better understandings, and greater opportunities for all.

at the St. George Municipal Airport, Sunset Elementary, George Washington Academy, and a number of other area locations.

The Club promotes the study of American history by providing funding and support to Washington County elementary schools who participate in the Give Me Liberty program. Area fifth-graders memorize parts of several key historical documents and students must also learn the names of all U.S. presidents in order, memorize all fifty states and capitals, as well as recognize all the continents and oceans.

Each year the club celebrates Veteran’s Day by purchasing and distributing more than 2,000 American flags to children along the local parade route to commemorate those who have sacrificed so much – including their very lives – to ensure the freedoms that we enjoy.

The Club sponsors a Student of the Month Program during the school year that recognizes five local high school seniors each month for their academic and leadership achievements, as well as one senior A.C.E. Student of the Month who has overcome physical, emotional, or social obstacles to achieve academic success. At the end of the school year, each Student of the Month can apply to be Student of the Year at their school. The winners receive one-year full-tuition college scholarships and may compete on the state and national level for additional scholarships.

For the last several years, The Ironman, City of St. George and the St. George Exchange Club have partnered to host the IronKids’ Fun Run for kids 12 and under, and also host the Mayor’s Walk, where participants walk or run to the St. George Marathon finish line with the incumbent mayor, business associates, school mates, friends and family.

The Club has a special interest in preventing child abuse by providing a variety of public awareness materials designed to help inform and increase awareness of child abuse and how it can be prevented. Exchange was the winner of a Presidential Award from the White House Office of Private Sector initiatives for their efforts in child abuse prevention.

The St. George Exchange Club has been an integral part of Southern Utah for many years, and intends to continue contributing for many more to come. They welcome new members, young or not-so-young, men and women alike. “Many hands make light work,” President-Elect, Anthony McMullin stated. “We invite all in the community who want to serve and make our area a better place to live to join us.”

For more information about the St. George Exchange Club, or to become a member, go to http://stgexchangeclub.org or email sgepres@gmail.com.

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By Jennie Ritchie, Certified Life Coach

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Here we are. New Year’s 2017. Maybe you’ve stopped setting goals for the new year because you feel defeated when you let yourself down. I’ve been there. In this article, I’ll walk you through five practical steps that will help you set and keep your goals for the new year.

1. Choose the Goal. When choosing a goal, look for clues where you’ve been complaining. Perhaps you’d like to get more sleep, lower your stress, eat healthier, or repair a relationship. Ask close friends or family what you’ve been complaining about and then decide if you’re ready and willing to change. The goal must be specific, measurable, and attainable for your About the Author subconscious to buy in.

Jennie Ritchie is a certified 2. Discover the “Why”. Why do you want to lose weight, start exercising, or life coach with WholeFIT, spend more time pursuing your hobbies? What result will your new plan best-selling author, educator, produce? When you find the “why,” the goal takes on new meaning. For speaker and owner of Mental example, perhaps you want to shake the sluggish feeling created by fatigue.

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She lives her passion of You know you need more rest, so you set a goal to get at least seven hours of inspiring others to maximize sleep per night. Decide what that goal, once achieved, will do for you. Will success through her coaching it renew your body, improve your productivity, attitude, and poor eating and workshops. She resides and drinking habits? It’s not just getting more sleep; it’s what the sleep will in St. George, Utah, with her create for you. A goal with a WHY is much more powerful than a goal on husband, Wally, and their children. its own.

3. Create and Solidify the Vision. Solidify your “why” by creating a detailed mental picture of how your life will look when your goal is accomplished. Referring to the goal of getting more sleep, visualize yourself being productive and focused during the day or eating healthier meals instead of resorting to mindless snacking. Next, add emotion to that image. What will your new reality “feel” like? Will you feel better about yourself, more energetic, and less stressed? Our minds are powerful. When we close our eyes to picture ourselves as if we’ve already accomplished our goal and add emotion to the image, our subconscious behaves as if it’s already happened. Instead of focusing on the obstacles, focus on possibility. Spend a few minutes each morning, evening, and at various times during the day (while you’re at a stoplight, fixing dinner, or waiting for a client) visualizing the outcome and feeling the emotion of accomplishing your goal.

4. Plan to Fail. Start with a contingent for failure. How will you treat yourself when you miss a day of working out, eat an entire cheesecake, or stay up all night working on a project? Will you forgive yourself, or attack your self-esteem by criticizing yourself and your efforts. Attacking ourselves makes us feel beaten down and we may not want to get back up. Instead, realize you’re human, forgive yourself, and then keep moving forward. Guilt only robs us of physical and emotional energy. Failure may happen, and if it does, course correct by focusing on your “why”. If it’s not strong enough to effect change, boost the vision or change the goal.

5. Celebrate Your Progress. Set small daily or weekly goals to remind you that you’re on the right track.

If you get eight hours of rest for three nights in a row or turn down a dinner party dessert, applaud yourself. Instead of focusing on how far you must go, celebrate yourself for the small steps you are taking. Keep track by journaling your successes – this will give you the energy to continue creating positive habits. You can do it!

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Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) vs. Acetaminophen: The Roles and Risks

By Brookanne Mickelson FNP-B.C. Two of the oldest and most commonly used classes of medications are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin and naproxen, and acetaminophen (Tylenol). Both can be purchased over the counter, i.e., without a prescription. However, these medications are not without risks. Knowing the roles and risks of these medications and speaking with your medical provider about all of your health conditions, allergies, and current medications are essential for safe use.

Dating back as far as 2,000 years ago, extracts or teas of willow bark were used to treat pain and fever. However, the active ingredient, salicylic acid, caused stomach irritation. Due to this side effect, chemists worked to find other options. In 1897, a German chemist found a way to modify the salicylic acid and created a compound, acetylsalicylic acid, commonly known as aspirin. This and other NSAIDs are used to reduce fever and inflammation, fight pain, and treat conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, headaches, muscle aches, and sports injuries. They are non-narcotic and do not cause addiction or withdrawal symptoms. NSAIDs work by blocking the production of chemicals that cause inflammation, fever, and pain. However, these same chemicals are involved in supporting the blood clotting function of platelets and protection of the stomach lining; consequently, regular use of NSAIDs may increase the risks of bleeding and stomach ulcers.

The newer COX-2 inhibitors, such as celecoxib (Celebrex), cause less bleeding and fewer ulcers than do others. There are different subclasses of NSAIDs with many different names that vary in potency and duration of action; thus, one may work better than another for you. Aspirin (Anacin, Bayer Aspirin, Bufferin, Ecotrin) is unique, as it has a prolonged effect on blood clotting and may help prevent blood clots that cause heart attacks and strokes, although it is used less commonly to treat pain. Other common examples of over-thecounter and prescription NSAIDs are: naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox, Naprosyn); ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil); diclofenac (Arthrotec, Cambia, Cataflam, Voltaren, Zipsor); indomethacin (Indocin); oxaprozin

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A graduate of the University | WELLNES of Utah, Brookanne The generic names of the drugs are always Mickelson is a board-certified the same, but the brand names (listed in family nurse practitioner and pain specialist with parenthesis above) vary. over 16 years’ experience in NSAIDs have several different side treating patients with acute effects that include, but are not limited and chronic pain. Prior to moving to Southern Utah, to, upset stomach and nausea, vomiting, she developed and coordinated diarrhea, heartburn, constipation, decreased the Acute Pain Service at McKay-Dee Hospital in appetite, rash, dizziness, headaches, and Ogden. An opportunity for increased bruising. More serious side her to practice in a chronic effects include swelling of the feet or ankles, pain setting brought her and her husband to sunny ringing in the ears, ulcers and GI bleeding, St. George. She is board elevated blood pressure, and kidney damage. certified in pain management nursing and proudly works If NSAIDs are needed regularly for pain as part of the Southwest control, ask your doctor about the COX-2 Spine and Pain Center team. inhibitors or a proton pump inhibitor, such In addition, Brookanne is an outdoor enthusiast and as omeprazole (Prilosec), to help offset participates in rock climbing, gastrointestinal complications. hiking, and camping, but she Acetaminophen is the generic name of especially enjoys riding and racing her bicycle. a common active ingredient included in numerous prescription and nonprescription medications; Tylenol is one brand name that is available over the counter. Acetaminophen is used in combination with other medications, including opioids, for pain and to treat colds, cough, allergy, headaches, and insomnia. It is not an anti-inflammatory and does not produce gastrointestinal damage. In addition, it is not anti-thrombotic and can be safely used in people who have bleeding/coagulation issues.

However, it is important to read the dosing instructions carefully for each product, as it may contain a different amount of acetaminophen.

Never take more than 4,000 mg of Tylenol per day, but for many people, the maximum daily dose may be much less, as larger doses may increase the blood thinning effect of warfarin (Coumadin). Therefore, always consult with your prescriber before taking large doses or for extended periods.

Side effects of acetaminophen are rare, although possible serious allergic reactions include rash or other skin reaction, itching, swelling, and other possible symptoms that may indicate a very serious condition that requires immediate medical attention. Further, acetaminophen is metabolized by the liver and may cause liver damage if it is combined with alcohol or other medications that also harm the liver.

Both NSAIDs and acetaminophen are generally safe medications to use in treatment of pain, inflammation, fever, and other conditions.

However, it is important to discuss with your medical provider your risks and benefits before starting any medication and to review your full medical history, current medications, allergies, and lifestyle. Doing so will lessen your risks of using these common pain relievers.

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By J.R. Martin, Alive & Well Mobile Medicine Recently, I attended a meeting concerning health care coverage for all of us in Southern Utah. The room was full. The presenter led the discussion by saying, “Well, we all know that health insurance premiums are going up an average of 30 percent or more.” The tone in the room turned from happy to solemn. Then it happened. Everyone in the room simply nodded. Not one person expressed a word of concern.

I began to reflect that, for many, the effect of the skyrocketing costs of health insurance is devastating. Many are forced between paying their mortgage or their premium. Like a rising tide, the impact of rising premiums reaches far beyond individuals and families. For example, auto insurance is also increasing to help cover rising health insurance costs.

I felt like I was in the middle of the ants in Bugs Life when Hopper swoops in and announces to all the ants that they will be giving most of their food to the grasshoppers. Is this announcement bothering anyone? What has brought us to this point? What are our options?

Don’t we want to hold on to our hard-earned money? Do we just have to take this one in the shorts? Do we concede? Where is Flik?

Originally, in 1688, the idea of insurance was born from Lloyd’s coffeehouse on Tower Street in London, England. “The idea was dedicated to ships and their cargo.” Before a merchant entrusted his goods to make a voyage on a ship, he had the option of visiting the coffee shop and placing a bet. The merchant would agree to pay some investors in the coffee shop a set premium amount. If the ship fell victim to the sea, the investors agreed to pay the cost of the goods.

If the ship made it, the old boys at the coffee shop would keep the premium. The bet was on. Insurance was born.

Across the seas, here in America, health insurance is relatively new.

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for plans that covered all illnesses and J.R. received his bachelor of injuries. In 1929, the first group health science in chemistry and exercise science and master of science in care plan was formed for a teaching group health promotion from Brigham in Dallas, Texas. In the 1930s and 1940s, Young University. Later, he received a master of medical Blue Cross offered decreased contract science from Midwestern costs to doctors and hospitals in exchange University and eventually for prompt payment and increased volume. became licensed a physician’s assistant (PA). He worked Insurance plans proliferated in the 1950s. at Enterprise Valley Medical Medicare and Medicaid were created in Center and later worked for 1965. The 1990s health care costs rose the Emergency Department at Dixie Regional Medical Center sharply, and fee-for-service type payments in Saint George, Utah. He is the morphed into managed care plans. Today, founder of Alive & Well, which we are confronted with the Affordable began in 1995. J.R. currently works full time to provide Healthcare Act, which has never in our individuals, families, and small history been more unaffordable. businesses total solutions for their So here we sit, all lined up, like ants. health and wellness needs. J.R. is surrounded by his beautiful What are we to do? Should we just keep wife and 4 beautiful daughters. taking it in the shorts, like Hopper says?

He loves to golf, run and play the accordion, but not at the Maybe it is time to get back to the coffee same time. shop. Maybe it is time for Healthshare.

Healthshare programs such as Christian Healthcare Ministries and Liberty Healthshare are available. Why not pay $45 a month instead of $800 a month or more?

We don’t have to take it in the shorts.

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What is Brain Mapping?

By Greg Warden A brain map, or quantitative electroencephalogram, is an extremely specialized procedure designed to detect dysregulated brain wave patterns. When brain waves cease to operate the way nature intended, they are deemed to be “dysregulated,” and symptoms can appear. A brain map measures two categories of dysregulated brain waves: global and focal site. Globally dysregulated brain waves can produce upwards of six or more symptoms, while focal site dysregulation can produce a single symptom. For example, if a person experiences global beta wave dysregulation, they may find themselves suffering with anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, obsessive thinking, excessive worry and restlessness. With beta wave dysregulation the brain is processing at very high speeds and is said to be “over aroused.” This condition is also associated with obsessive compulsive disorder, migraine/tension headaches and chronic pain. In the case of focal site dysregulation, a specific brain wave is operating at levels that are too high or too low. For example, if a person is experiencing high levels of theta/delta brain wave activity behind the forehead, they may struggle with attention issues and possibly hyperactivity.

How does it work?

To conduct a QEEG, the client is seated and a knit cap embedded with sensors is placed on their head. Conductive gel is injected near the sensors to ensure optimal contact with the scalp. The client is then instructed to sit still and close their eyes for six minutes while their brain activity is recorded. The same procedure is then repeated with client’s eyes open. This process is measuring beta, alpha, theta and delta brain wave magnitudes, asymmetry, dominant frequencies and hemispheric interconnectivity.

The results Immediately following the procedure, the BrainCore Synapse Neurofeedback System compares the QEEG results to a normative database and produces a detailed 13-page report. This report gauges the probability of globally dysregulated brain waves as well as focal site dysregulation encompassing 31 cognitive and emotional categories. It is at this point where we are able to describe the client to themselves.

Is it a diagnostic tool?

In short… no. The brain map is not utilized for anything other than to detect dysregulated brain waves and provide the client with a list of symptoms that are associated with the findings. However, established brain wave patterns are present for certain conditions.

Autism, for example, should produce a brain map showing hemispheric interconnectivity issues. The two hemispheres of the brain are experiencing low levels of communication across all brain waves.

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What causes brain wave dysregulation?

Dysregulation is initiated by any factor that causes a prolonged stress response within the body. Any perceived threat, drugs, vaccines, toxins, poor nutrition, lack of sunlight (vitamin D3 deficiency), emotional or physical trauma, emotional or physical stress, lack of exercise and spinal subluxation are a few examples. This process can begin in the womb or occur later in life.

How do you bring brain waves back into regulation?

For almost 60 years, neurofeedback has been shown effective in training brain waves to come back into regulation. When this occurs the symptoms lessen and, in many cases, disappear completely.

Neurofeedback is a non-medical, drug free, non-invasive and painless system of extremely sophisticated “brain training” utilizing operant conditioning. Neurofeedback has been shown effective in treating the symptoms associated with the following conditions: • Addiction • ADHD • ADD • Autism / Asperger’s • Anxiety • Brain Fog • Brain Injury • Cerebral Palsy • Chronic Fatigue • Cognitive Decline • Chronic Fatigue • Depression • Epilepsy • Fibromyalgia • Headaches • Hypertension • Insomnia • Learning Disability • Memory Loss • Migraines • OCD • PTSD • Pain Management • Post Stroke • Parkinson’s • Tourette’s • Tinnitus

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Dr. Clark is an orthopedic surgeon originally from St. George. He was happy to return to this area with his wife and four children when the opportunity arose.

After graduating from the University of Utah School of Medicine and completing a five year orthopedic surgery residency program at the University of Iowa, Dr. Clark completed a sports medicine/ arthroscopy fellowship at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute of Sports Medicine.

Recently, we lost a dear friend who was injured while riding a pedal bike with a group of experienced riders on a familiar route. This reminds us of the fragility of life, and motivates me to review bicycle safety.

More than 80 million people in the United States have taken up bicycling for fun, exercise and transportation. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 1.3 million cycling injuries were reported in 2014. The more we educate ourselves on safety while cycling, the more we can avoid preventable injuries and tragedies. This list, which is shared by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, prepares riders with the awareness necessary to keep cycling fun, healthy and safe: Always wear a helmet. To minimize your risk of injury while riding a bicycle, remember to always wear a helmet. Studies show that wearing a helmet reduces your risk of head injury by 85%. Make sure the helmet fits snugly but comfortably, and does not obstruct your vision. It should have a chinstrap and buckle securely. Follow the rules of the road. Familiarize yourself with all of the bicycle rules of the road in your city or state. Ride in the direction of traffic. Signal your turns and ride single file. Ride defensively. Understand that drivers often do not see cyclists, so you must be aware of your surroundings and ready to avoid a collision. Intersections are especially dangerous because drivers making turns are not looking for a cyclist. Be careful when riding next to parked cars to avoid being hit by an opening door.

Choose bike routes wisely. Select streets with fewer and slower cars. Choose streets with designated bicycle lanes. Choose wide streets.

Avoid distracted cycling. Do not listen to loud music or use your phone.

Take extra precautions at night. Wear bright fluorescent colors and make sure to have reflectors. A working tail light and headlight should be visible from 500 feet away.

Never ride a bicycle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Never underestimate road conditions, including uneven or slippery surfaces.

Maintain your bicycle like you would your car. If it’s not in good condition, do not ride it.

Adjust your bicycle to fit. Appropriately sized frames, handlebar and seat height will improve your ability to control the bike and reduce the risk for injuries. Consider a professional fit from a bike shop.

Dress appropriately. Avoid loose clothing and wear appropriate shoes.

Pace yourself. Cycling can be vigorous exercise. See your doctor before you begin any exercise program.

Change riding positions. Slight variations in your position can reduce stress on pressure points on your body and avoid over stressing muscles.

Hydrate. Be sure to carry water and food on longer rides. Drink a full water bottle each hour you spend on the bike.

Supervise younger riders at all times. It is recommended that younger children ride only in enclosed areas, away from moving vehicles in traffic.

Visit Coral Desert Orthopedics at 1490 Foremaster Drive # 150, St. George, Utah 84790 or call 435.628.9393.

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We have all heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.”

As the parent of four young and active children, I know firsthand the reality of that statement; there’s no way parents on their own can raise a child to become a healthy, happy, contributing adult. Raising a child takes the support and help of a myriad of people – relatives, neighbors, educators, and other professionals who have a positive influence in the life of a child.

Hopefully, your family medicine doctor fits into the “other professionals” category. A family physician’s goal is to be a valued resource to patients and their families – a support line as children grow from infancy to adulthood. Here are a few of the ways family medicine providers help children maintain good health.

Advantages of annual visits One of the aspects I most enjoy about practicing family medicine is building strong relationships with patients and their families. An annual well-visit is the best way to develop that relationship. Starting well-visits early provides a chance to encourage healthy habits, nutrition and activities.

For example, the rapidly growing amount of “screen time” we consume poses a real obstacle to healthy activity today. Most of us spend more time on laptops, iPhones, and TVs than is healthy. Habits form very early and if they are not nipped in the bud – especially among 3-to-8-year-olds – we’ve missed the boat. Family physicians can encourage proper limits to screen time.

Additionally, we are seeing more cases of depression and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), concerns that impact kids’ school performance. If your child struggles in school, it may be time for a screening. There are options to deal with these conditions when they’re identified, but kids can go year after year without a diagnosis or the associated treatment.

Family medicine physicians also support children facing adolescent struggles. Kids often open up and share concerns with a trusted professional – someone outside of their immediate family. For example, during a visit I may ask a parent to step out so I can have a private conversation with their child. Occasionally, young patients reveal that they are dealing with serious social issues: drugs, sex, depression or challenging family relations. I value the opportunity to give kids sound advice and, when needed, provide them and their families with resources to meet these challenges.

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Beyond annual physicals Outside of regular physicals, sports physicals are a good way to make sure kids’ bodies are developing properly and are ready to compete. Most public school sports teams require a physical, but community leagues or competition teams leave it to the family’s discretion. While younger kids don’t necessarily need them, sports physicals are appropriate once kids reach 14 or 15 years old. Team sports are much more aggressive during the late junior high and into the high school years.

Young bodies are still developing, and sports physicals can identify joint, spine or neurologic problems, muscle weakness, or coordination problems early on.

Additionally, sports physicals identify nonsports-related health issues – like obesity – that impact the ability to compete.

About the Author Nathan Nielson, DO, is a family medicine physician at Intermountain Sunset Clinic.

Dr. Nielson grew up in Utah, received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah, earned his medical degree from ATSU Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Mo., and then completed a family medicine residency at Utah Valley Medical Center in Provo.

For the past three years, he worked in private practice and as a medical director at clinics and facilities in Russellville, Ark. Married with four children, Dr. Nielson spends his free time mountain biking, running, playing racquetball, woodworking, and just competing. To learn more about Dr. Nielson or to schedule an appointment, call (435) 634-6000.

Immunizations matter Since we’re on the topic of helping children maintain good health, I have to put a plug in for immunizations. It’s easy to forget that just twenty years ago, meningitis (a potentially fatal bacterial infection) could spread as easily as a cold. The same could be said for chicken pox, measles, and rotavirus. Thankfully however, these infectious diseases have declined through the advent and administration of effective immunizations. We still see some pockets of infection pop up in areas where immunization rates decline, but immunizations protect the people who get vaccinated, and they minimize the risk of infecting others.

As a family physician, I appreciate the opportunities that annual physicals, sports physicals and immunizations give me to connect with young patients and their families. By establishing those trusted relationships and providing guidance and support, I feel like I’m a contributing member of the village, as we collectively work to raise each child.

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Ultherapy is an innovative and non-surgical technology meant to tighten, and tone | lift, WE LL N the E Sskin.

S This treatment is the only FDA approved non-invasive procedure for lifting the skin on the neck, chin, and brow. It is thought to be like a facelift or necklift with no surgery, sedation, or down time. Not only does it treat the face and neck, it can also improve wrinkles on the décolleté. Ultherapy integrates ultrasound imaging and micro focused ultrasound (MFU) technology. It can pass through layers of the skin, with no harm, up to 4.5mm deep causing the collagen fibers to contract and stimulate fresh new growth. Collagen is a natural protein that lives in the skin and keeps us looking young by working to keep our skin firm. As we age, the strength in our collagen weakens because gravity starts to weigh it down.

Ultherapy has been extensively publicized in the media as a safe and effective procedure for lifting and tightening of the skin. You may have seen Ultherapy through Dr. Oz, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, or other fashion magazines. Once it was featured on the larger talk shows, it went viral.

Over the years, I have consulted with hundreds of women looking to improve their beauty and appearance with surgical and non-surgical methods. Being an aesthetician working in the medical field, I have witnessed the aftereffects of men and women going under the knife as a solution to look younger.

My grandmother once shared with me that when she looked into the mirror she often wondered who the old lady was staring back at her. Back in her day, there were very limited resources and treatments when it came to anti-aging concerns. Unfortunately, growling old is something we all worry about. I turned 40 this year, and often catch myself considering drastic measures. Would I be

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New Non-Surgical Technology Allows You to Age With Grace willing to go under the knife for a younger looking me? If you have ever considered a facelift, you know this feeling. Even if About the Author you were to seek out the best and most I am a native of St. George qualified surgeon out there, keep in mind, Utah. I have been participating it’s still a risk. They ALL have a small in surgical and non-surgical number of patients with complications, approaches for anti-aging medicine for over 2 decades. and results that are unpredictable.

Currently working as an Non-surgical methods for anti-aging Aesthetician at Riverside are among the most sought-after solutions Medical Arts I realized that in aesthetic medicine. There are many when you take care of your skin anti-aging technologies being introduced (inside and out) it really can make a big difference in how for the sole purpose of skin tightening you look, feel, and how you age. and claiming to actually achieve it.

I want to share my knowledge However, many patients leave unsatisfied with others. Love spending time because none of these methods prove to with my family, animals, being be consistent. in the mountains and making jewelry.

With this treatment, practitioners are able to gauge where on the skin this treatment will be most effective. Additionally, they are able to customize each patient’s settings by using different energy outputs and focal depth. New collagen will produce over time, meaning results become more noticeable within three to six months. There is brief discomfort during the treatment, but virtually no down time. So yes, it’s a tad bit painful, but nothing in comparison to a surgical facelift.

The little pain experienced is easily manageable with oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) which means no sedation recovery, and realistic expectations. It’s like getting the surgery without actually going under the knife.

Side-effects can include transient erythema (redness), edema (swelling), and occasional bruising. The results after one treatment are estimated to last around 1.5 years. The heat from the procedure can be uncomfortable during treatment, and numbness along the jawline is possible, though temporary.

You want to treat your skin like it’s your baby. The ideal candidate is someone between 35 and 60 with early signs of laxity. This treatment allows you to prevent wrinkles and sustain collagen growth and lasts about an hour or two for most patients. A full face and neck treatment can cost around $3,000 while just the brow area can be as low as $350.

Most patients select full-face treatment for a more uniform result.

Compared to a facelift, either now or in the future, I think it’s a great investment for long-term beauty and very low maintenance.

We all dream of aging without anyone actually noticing that we are aging. Non-drastic aesthetic treatments like this can making aging look subtle. Sometimes the answer is surgery, but there are other options available, like the new generation of longer lasting dermal fillers, ablative and nonablative lasers, and Ultherapy. Someday in the future, a surgical facelift will be considered last resort because of booming non-surgical technology for anti-aging concerns. All I know for now is that we are lucky to live in this day and age where amazing technology is readily available to keep us plumped, lifted, and tight, allowing us to age with beauty and grace. This procedure is just the beginning for the new age of facelifting.

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One of the main reasons a person goes to their doctor is because of pain. Here’s common example: Your low back is hurting and you’ve | Fa A M I LY tried some things on your own but nothing seems to significantly reduce the pain. You go to your doctor with the hope that he or she will prescribe | C L T UofRa E medication.

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Hopefully, at this point, you take your doctor’s medical prescription and call the physical therapy office of your choice to schedule an appointment. You do this because you understand that when it comes to the human body and health, doctors know a little more than you do.

They read the research and are well informed about the treatments that are proven to work, and those that are not. They know the benefits and risks of medication. They know that physical therapy is often an effective first treatment for all sorts of musculoskeletal conditions. So, instead of prescribing pain medication, most doctors are now prescribing physical therapy to their patients with conditions such as low back pain.

However, there are those who disregard professional advice and choose not to do physical therapy. I understand that there may be some respectable reasons for not choosing to do physical therapy, but I would argue that reasons to do physical therapy are much stronger than any reasons not to do physical therapy. For those still on the fence, now or in the future, let me give you seven good reasons to see a physical therapist.

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Reduction or elimination of pain

Physical therapists can manage or eliminate pain without medication and its side effects. Studies have shown that people who choose physical therapy usually experience a greater enhancement in function with reduced pain. Although medication may be prescribed in some cases, physical therapy helps a great deal when it comes to the reducing of pain and eliminating the need for any pain medication.

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Shorter recovery period

You can shorten your period of recovery by opting for physical therapy. Injuries involving a joint, muscle, or ligament usually cause a specific part of the body to become stiff or immobile. Without physical therapy, it could take a long time for you to regain full mobility in the injured area. Or worse, you could permanently lose strength, mobility and function as a result of an injury that has not been fully rehabilitated. As you start getting used to physical therapy, it will become easier to do once you see that your strength and overall health are improving.

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Improving mobility and maintaining independence

Physical therapists have the most specialized education to help improve mobility. Many PTs are seasoned veterans with years of clinical practice and newer graduates are doctors of physical therapy.

All are trusted health care professionals who have extensive education and experience in diagnosing and treating conditions that limit the body’s ability to move and function in daily life. In addition, physical therapists can teach you how to manage a condition so you can achieve long-term health benefits and remain independent and safe.

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If your injury heals after you undergo physical therapy, you may not need surgery. Even if you still require surgery, you will benefit greatly from presurgery physical therapy. When you go into surgery stronger and in good shape, you are more likely to recover faster after the procedure. Hefty health care costs can be avoided by eliminating surgery.

About the Author Darren is the founder and CEO of Fit Physical Therapy.

He attended Southern Utah University where he earned a BA in Psychology. He attended Des Moines University where he earned a Masters Degree In Physical Therapy. Darren specializes in orthopedic physical therapy and earned his board certification as an Orthopedic Specialist. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, and serves on the Board of Advisors for the Dixie State Physical Therapist Assistant program. He also serves as a clinical instructor for several physical therapy schools.

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Improving your balance and preventing falls

Before you start your physical therapy sessions, you will be screened for fall risk. Those who are at a high risk for falls usually do exercises that carefully and safely challenge their balance in a way that mimics real-life situations. A therapist will also help you with exercises that improve your coordination and the use of assistive devices that aid safer walking. If your balance issue is caused by problems in your vestibular system, the physical therapist can perform maneuvers that will restore your vestibular system to proper working order, eliminating dizziness and vertigo.

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Preventing or recovering from a sports injury

PTs spend a lot of time understanding human movement.

Applying this knowledge to sports helps PTs know how different sports can increase your risk for specific injuries. We then can design an appropriate prevention or recovery exercise program that will ensure a safe return to your sport.

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Even if you have a co-pay or deductible for physical therapy, the money you spend now often pales in comparison to the money that will be spent down the road if your issue is not taken care of properly. Effective physical therapy will not only help your problem today, it has a preventative benefit so that the chances of your problem reoccurring are minimized. The end result is that not only will you spend less money overall, but you will live better, with improved health and function.

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Introduction: Stretch marks are formed when the skin has been stretched and damaged. They are often indented streaks that are discolored with both hyperpigmented (dark colors) and hypopigmented (white) marks. Stretch marks are not painful and do not cause harm to the body, however they may be cosmetically unappealing.1 Stretch marks usually form in areas of rapid weight gain or loss. They are common during and after pregnancy, where the skin of the stomach stretches to fit around the baby, or in other areas of the body that experience rapid weight gain. Other common sites of stretch marks include the breasts, hips, buttocks, and thighs.1 There are many home remedies thought to prevent or treat stretch marks, such as cocoa butter and vitamin E. Although these methods are not harmful, they most likely will not reduce the appearance of stretch marks. Remedies that do tend to show improvement include retinoid creams, light and laser therapy, and microdermabrasion.

These methods stimulate collagen growth and new skin production, which lightens the area of hyperpigmentation.

Fusion Specialty Pharmacy has developed a gel to lighten and smooth out stretch marks to make them less visible. This gel includes collagen, glycolic acid, pentoxifylline, and tretinoin in a proprietary base.

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after pregnancy. The clinical pharmacists from Fusion Specialty Pharmacy worked with the patient’s doctor to customize a prescription stretch mark gel. The patient’s stretch marks began to fade in color, and the indentations started to become more even and smooth. After 45 days, the stretch marks were significantly reduced. By 180 days of using the gel, her skin had significantly evened out, and the stretch marks were hardly visible.

Conclusion: This customized prescription therapy for topical stretch marks helped promote healing and reduce the appearance of the patient’s stretch marks. Topical collagen may help reduce the appearance of lines and marks on the skin; it also helps hydrate the skin, which is important for skin healing.4 Glycolic acid stimulates removal of dead skin cells and regrowth of new skin. It has been shown to be effective in reducing hyperpigmented skin damage.5 Pentoxifylline prevents abnormal collagen synthesis during skin healing.6 Tretinoin is a naturally occurring vitamin A derivative that regulates cell reproduction.

It is useful in treating skin blemishes and reducing hyperpigmentation.1 As seen in this case, a customized prescription for Fusion’s stretch mark gel therapy significantly improved the appearance of this patient’s stretch marks.

After continued use of this gel for 180 days, the stretch marks were barely visible.

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patient’s stretch marks by simply applying it to the affected area, without the use of lasers or other physical intervention.

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References: 1 Korgavkar, K. and Wang, F. (2015), Stretch marks during pregnancy: a review of topical prevention. Br J Dermatol, 172: 606–615. doi:10.1111/bjd.13426

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4 Schwartz SR, Park J. Ingestion of BioCell Collagen®, a novel hydrolyzed chicken sternal cartilage extract; enhanced blood microcirculation and reduced facial aging signs. Clinical Interventions in Aging. 2012;7:267-273. doi:10.2147/CIA.S32836.

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Local Audiologist Helps Bring Hearing to Dominican Children

By SGHW Staff Advanced Hearing and Balance Specialists’ Audiologist, Dr. Brittany Garcia, Au.D., traveled with a team of audiologists to the Dominican Republic to provide hearing health care to children and to fit them with hearing devices. They evaluated the hearing of dozens of children, made earmolds, and fit more than 41 hearing aids and several bone conduction hearing devices.

“I was grateful to be part of an experience in giving people back sound,” said Garcia.

“Seeing a child light up at being able to hear their parents for the first time is priceless.”

The team partnered with the foundation Oir Para Vivir in the Dominican Republic to designate schools that need hearing evaluations performed as well as identify individual children who have a known hearing loss. The team collected donations from various hearing device companies such as Oticon, GN Resound, Oticon Medical and Fuel Medical to distribute to the children. A hearing aid costs more than 25 percent of the average annual household income, and there is no access through health

insurance or government resources for those living in the Dominican Republic.

The team was comprised of alumni from Utah State University and included Dr. Garcia, Au.D., from Advanced Hearing and Balance Specialists; Dr. Joe Dansie, Au.D., from Peak ENT; Dr. Sarah Cordingley, Au.D., from Peak ENT; Dr. Curtis Thomas, Au.D., from Peak ENT; Johnny Foster, BSC, CCC-A, from the US Air Force; and Dr. Dan Keller, Au.D., from Fuel Medical.

Of the 360 million+ people worldwide who have a disabling hearing loss, 32 million are children. Even though hearing loss can be a natural consequence of growing older, most cases of hearing loss are caused by exposure to loud noise. In children, hearing loss may

occur as a result of genetics or as a permanent side effect from another condition, such as an infectious disease. Treatment such as hearing devices is recommended once permanent hearing loss has occurred.

Even though most cases of hearing loss can be treated with wearable or implanted hearing devices, access to hearing devices is limited in developing countries due to availability or cost. If left untreated, hearing loss can lead to speech delays, depression, and cognitive decline. Helping children hear early ensures the opportunity for successful futures in academics and the workplace.

Signs of hearing loss include thinking that people are mumbling, difficulty hearing in noisy settings, turning up the TV or music louder than others need it, asking people to repeat themselves, and speech delays in children.

Healthy hearing begins with a hearing exam to determine if an individual has hearing loss.

For over 40 years, Advanced Hearing and Balance Specialists has provided audiology health care services to Southern Utah, Nevada, and the surrounding communities. Their team of highly qualified audiologists specialize in hearing and balance evaluations, hearing devices, and pediatric hearing health care.

They strive to match every patient with an individualized treatment plan and tools that fit their lifestyle.

If you or someone you care for is experiencing signs of hearing loss, contact Advanced Hearing and Balance Specialists at (800) 548-0356 or (435) 688-2217 to schedule an appointment.

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According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Hearing Loss is the 3rd most prevalent chronic condition affecting seniors – beating out both heart disease and diabetes!

In fact, research has provided a strong link of hearing loss to several major health issues, including diabetes, coronary disease, thyroid disease, and Dementia. Yet, hearing loss and today’s FDA approved treatment options are sometimes viewed by many as a ‘commodity’ that can be self-treated by purchasing a device at a store where people can also Hearing loss is a leading purchase valcause of dementia. Recent ue-sized peanut evidence from Columbia butter and tires.

University finds that Simply put: restoring hearing with Hearing care is today’s leading treatment Health Care.

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In 2011, the Johns Hopkins Medical Research Center announced that hearing loss can increase the risk of developing Dementia by 200500%. The impact of untreated hearing loss Dr. Keith Darrow, on the brain can be dev- Ph.D., CCC-A astating. The increased Harvard and MIT Trained rates of Dementia in Audiologist, University individuals with hearing Professor and Clinical loss are thought to be Researcher, Director of Audiology Research for the result of increased Intermountain Audiology rates of social isolation, options could prevent or increased cognitive load slow down the development As the Director (i.e. more mental effort is needed to hear) and of Dementia. of Research at increased rates of cerebral atrophy (i.e. brain Intermount ain shrinkage). Fortunately, today’s hearing loss Dr. Keith Darrow, PhD Audiology, our treatment options have been scientifically provhearing health en to reduce the risk of developing Dementia, care providers are trained to understand exactly and to improve brain function. how important hearing is to our patient’s overall health, both physical and mental. Hearing is our The auditory system, like most of our body, is primary means of communicating with family, ‘use it or lose it’. And the auditory system has friends and at work. Hearing is also a significant specific connections with the memory-storing source of stimulation to the brain – and when portions of the brain. Today’s hearing loss treattaken away by the slow gradual onset of age-re- ment options are not only designed to improve lated hearing loss, the brain is deprived of the clarity and restore function to the auditory sys-

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tem, they can also reduce forgetfulness and in- that do not use hearing aids. There test scores crease memory. for working memory, selective attention, and processing speed were all reduced. Each of As people age, cognitive skills tend to decline; these subjects was then fit with hearing aids for example, working memory, the ability to pro- for a 2-week period and their cognitive function cess information at a rapid rate, and the skill to was then re-tested. Cognitive function (workfollow a conversation in a social setting where ing memory, selective attention and processing multiple people are speaking, are all reduced. speed) was significantly improved after only 2 Recent work at the University of Texas, El Paso, weeks! This groundbreaking finding is compeltested the cognitive function of a large group of ling the medical field and patients to “open its’ 50 and 60 year old individuals with hearing loss ears” to the benefits of hearing loss treatment.

ARE YOU AT RISK? Establish Your Risk.

Individuals with hearing loss are at a increased risk for developing cognitive decline and Dementia. While the risk increases with degree of hearing loss, it is important to note that even a mild hearing loss (e.g. having some difficulty hearing in background noise, turning up the TV a bit more than your spouse / family, having a hard time following a conversation in the car, etc.,) can increase your risk by 200%!

HOW ARE HEARING LOSS AND DEMENTIA CONNECTED? 1. Social Isolation Withdrawal from social situations is common in individuals with hearing loss. Feelings of embarrassment, fear of making mistakes in conversations, and feeling like you are not part of the conversation are common in individuals hearing impairment - even those with a mild impairment.

Proper hearing health care can enable those with hearing impairment to maintain an active, engaging lifestyle. Keeping the brain mentally fit, with social interactions, communication, reading, playing games, etc., is a recipe for a long, healthy life!

2. Cerebral Atrophy Recent research from Johns Hopkins Medica Center has found that individuals with hearing loss lose significant brain volume (i.e. Cerebral Atrophy) in several portions of the brain, including the memory portion. Cerebral atrophy is a landmark feature in individuals with Dementia.

3. Cognitive Overload (i.e. Working Your Brain Too Hard To Hear) Hearing loss is not normal, and neither is the excess strain that is puts on your brain. While hearing loss may be more common (up to 50% of all people 6070 years old have hearing loss, and 66% of people over 70 suffer from hearing loss), it is critical that hearing loss be treated. With hearing loss, the brain is constantly on ‘overload’ trying to fill in the missing pieces, and follow the conversation. For example, the image above placed an increased load on your brain by making you fill in the missing pieces to decipher what was written. Now imagine reading a 256-page novel written like this! The extra time it takes you to follow what is being said in a conversation can really add up, and put excessive ‘wear and tear’ on your brain.ms.

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I’m Looking For Seniors Like Me I don’t know about you, but I REFUSE to become irrelevant, or an after-thought in today’s world.

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The Able Artist

By Marianne Hamilton

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Each night before he slips off to sleep, Johannes Michalski performs one final ritual. Calling to Sushi Yamaguchi, his beloved Shih Tzu, Michalski invites the canine to settle in at the foot of his bed. “Good night, Sushi; see you tomorrow,” Michalski pledges. Then a second, cheerful promise to his pet always follows: “It’s gonna be another good day.”

Were it not for the ramp that the pooch must climb to reach the bed, such a scene would be no different from those played out in bedrooms around the globe every evening. But in Michalski ’s retreat – with its high walls painted in soothing shades of blue, a bubbling aquarium housing hundreds of brightly-colored fish, and a textured ceiling on which planets, stars and other heavenly bodies silently float – it’s clear that concessions have been made to one important fact: Though his home is crowded with his acclaimed oil paintings and sketches, Michalski has no arms. Still, the Bloomington Hills resident fervently believes that every day is going to be a very good one indeed.

In 1947, Belgian native Michalski lost both arms in a sudden, horrific accident. Mistakenly grabbing a pair of live wires, his then 10-year-old body was wracked by 17,000 volts of electricity. Catapulted 75 feet into the air, Michalski split his head open upon landing. A portion of his brain lay exposed on the grass, along with vast pools of his blood. Within a week, gangrene claimed his charred arms; doctors were forced to amputate them both at the shoulder.

His recovery was excruciating and slow. Enduring multiple surgeries to repair his disfigured body, Michalski suffered from severe depression and alienation. How, he wondered throughout his long hospital stays, would he ever be able to have a friend? And what sort of future life could he expect?

Rejected by his peers, yet completely dependent upon others for his survival, Michalski reached the depths of despair.

Salvation was to come in the form of a return to his early love of art. Somehow maneuvering an ordinary pencil into his mouth, Michalski began to write and draw – crudely at first, but rapidly with more discipline and skill. Attempts at painting soon followed.

“It was hard, ” Michalski recalls, settling into the wheelchair he’s used since breaking his right hip and leg in a fall a few years ago. “But when I put a paintbrush in my mouth the first time, it all just came to me. Sometimes, I’d have to change brushes after a while, because the handle would be all chewed up. Also, I have to hold my breath while painting, or the canvas moves and I make mistakes. It’s difficult. But there’s great satisfaction when the painting is finished, and you have something people can look at and enjoy.”

When Michalski ’s talents became evident, his mother arranged for him to attend the Academie Royale des Beaux Arts in Brussels. By then, Michalski had met (and impressed) Erich Stegmann, the founder of the Association of Hand and Foot Painting Artists, then a fledgling group of disabled artists who painted with brushes held in mouths or toes. Thanks to Stegmann’s support, Michalski – the only disabled student

in the school – was able to complete his four-year program with distinction, and become a working, salaried artist.

In addition to his degree, Michalski emerged from the institution with something far more crucial: a newfound sense of self-worth. To this day he focuses only on what he can do, versus his physical limitations.

“I was being interviewed one time, and the reporter referred to me as a handicapped person,” Michalski notes. “I said ‘Stop the camera. That’s a word they give to horses; I’m a human being.’ The right word is ‘disabled,’” he continues, nodding his head for emphasis.

“I’m still able.”

Four decades of non-stop work have admittedly taken their toll on the artist, who recently had four bones removed from his neck and several nerves cauterized to ease the strain caused by hunching over canvases and painting with brush in mouth. These days, appearances at such events as the “What Women Want” conference in St. George, and the Mesquite Jubilee of Trees – where Michalski signed copies of his autobiography, aptly titled With a Brush in My Mouth – are apt to fatigue the 80-year-old, who now wears a neck-brace 24/7. “Even with the brace on, after 10 minutes of painting or signing autographs, it starts to hurt,” Michalski acknowledges.

Then, ever the optimist, he adds, “But when I see people, and they say things like ‘you’re amazing,’ it fills my heart.”

After a lifetime of international travel and acclaim, Michalski now lives quietly, tended to by his caregiver, Nanci Baldwin, and massage therapist, Lori Pompei, both of whom make a daily trek from Mesquite to be with him. He frequently receives friends, and relishing visits with his son and grandchildren.

He greets all comers in an enclave crammed with books about UFOs and the planets, two even larger aquariums, a very vocal African gray parrot, pictures of dolphins (many created

by Michalski himself ) and an assortment of rescue dogs that Baldwin brings by each day. “Sometimes we have nine dogs in here,” Michalski laughs. “Nanci’s a wonderful person; she’s my arms.”

The public is welcome to visit Michalski ’s basement gallery, where his landscapes, portraits, still life studies – and multiple images of dolphins and fish – fill the walls. And though the artist is taking a break from his passion at the moment, he remains content with his life. Asked what lessons he’s taken away from his tragedies and triumphs, Michalski is quick to answer: “Never give up. Life goes on, so keep smiling,” he advises. “I’ve made peace with my life, and I know the Lord is in my heart. We all must have peace and love.”

Then, smiling wickedly, Michalski shares an old Polish joke. “And you know what they say: You always need polish in your house to make it shiny.”

Johannes Michalski’s artwork may be viewed at The Pallet Art Gallery, 834 E. Fort Pierce Drive in St. George. For more information, call (435) 673-0716.

About the Author Marianne L. Hamilton is a veteran journalist whose work appears in regional and national publications, and a marketing writer for Fortune 500 corporate clients. When not race walking, hiking, or teaching water aerobics, she is a member of the St. George Arts Commission, serves on the board of Art Around the Corner, and manages media relations for Georgefest She and her husband Doug are also co-administrators of the St. George Wine Club, and race directors for the Huntsman World Senior Games.

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Loving Angel Service Dogs:

Happy Dogs, Happy Life Cathy and Ranger. He is going to an army veteran who happened to be a Ranger.

This beautiful girl is Katie. She was placed on December 17th with a woman in a wheelchair with post polio.

In our lifetime we meet thousands of people who impact us in one way or another.

During those years, some of us come across not only people, but fury little things that make our days better. Dogs. They are our confident and loyal partners whenever we need them. They’re there, no matter what.

Not only are they great companions, but great help as well. This is true with Loving Angel Service Dogs.

Loving Angel Service Dogs is a nonprofit organization in St.George that places labradoodles in homes with people who suffer with disabilities. Labradoodles are a mix of half labrador and half poodle. They are loving animals, and very loyal. This organization is strictly based off of donations and volunteers who give their time to assist in training these beautiful animals six times a week to be of help to those in need. Each morning they are groomed, get their teeth brushed and nails trimmed, so they are ready for the day. They are trained with different duties; each dog is assigned certain tasks so that when they’re ready for the new handlers, they’ll know exactly what to do. Cathy Powell, the founder of this organization, says she knows which dog will go to each 70 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

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Ginger, placed with a man with severe seizures on December 17th.

Each person is different, and needs help with different duties, so teaching the dogs to be patient is imperative, and over time a unique and close bond between them forms.

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handler by observation. She watches how they interact, but makes the final decision through prayer.

Loving Angel Service Dogs is different than most training centers. Cathy allows their prospective handlers to interact with the dogs before it’s time for them to be together.

Each night, she uses a shirt from their future handlers for the dog to sleep with. This allows the dogs to become acquainted with their new handler’s smell and clothing. Cathy says that this allows for them to become closer sooner.

In order for the service dogs to finish their training, they must complete four steps with their new handlers. Cathy will have each new handler groom them, train them, exercise

them, and play with them. The more time they spend with each other, they closer they get. Most importantly, the dogs are trained to be patient. Each person is different, and needs help with different duties, so teaching the dogs to be patient is imperative, and over time a unique and close bond between them forms.

Because the relationship between the About the Author dog and the handler is so important, Rosario is a student at Dixie State University this training takes about two years. It pursuing a bachelor’s degree is essential that this process happens in communication studies. over a period of time so that the dogs She is passionate about finding opportunities to are fully prepared to be of great help to create beneficial relationships their new handlers. These dogs are not among people. On her time only serving their handlers physically, off, she enjoys hiking and traveling to explore new but emotionally as well. They provide cultures. comfort and, most importantly, become partners to their new beloved handlers.

When their training is done, they are given to their new handler, certified. They are off to impact someone else’s life, and be a great and needed support to them. Not only are these labradoodles beautiful, they are life-changing dogs.

If you know someone with a disability who would like some help or would like to volunteer, don’t hesitate to visit their website: lovingangelservicedogs.com, or contact them directly at (435) 6322482. And remember, “Sometimes heroes don’t wear capes, they wear dog tags.”

Gabriel – going to a young woman from St. George who is in a wheelchair whom just graduated from Dixie in applied technology in drafting.

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sufficient amount can keep a person’s airways open so that there is no obstruction to breathing. This pressure is delivered to a person through either a mask over the nose, a mask that covers the entire face, or a tube under the nose. However, some people are intolerant to this type of treatment. Some common reasons people are C-PAP intolerant include: 1. Mask leaks air 2. Mask doesn’t fit properly 3. Discomfort caused by straps and headgear 4. Disturbed or interrupted sleep caused by the presence of the device 5. Noise from the device disturbs them and/or their bed partner 6. C-PAP restricts movements during sleep 7. Pressure on upper lip hurts, or chin strap pressure hurts TMJ 8. Claustrophobic feeling 9. Unconscious removal of mask every night 10. Patients don’t like the lines made on their face every day 11. Leaking air around mask hurts or dries eyes 12. Stomach fills with air 13. Air leaking around and out of mouth causes dry mouth These are just a few of the reasons patients stop wearing their C-PAP device. Some patients go back to the physician for adjustments or eventually get used to the C-PAP device and, in spite of the above complications, do very well. However, other patients just give up on wearing their C-PAP. Then the guilt trip comes into play, and the patient is in a personal dilemma as to what to do. Fortunately, when sleep physicians know there is a compliance problem, they can direct patients to be fitted for an oral appliance.

Oral appliances have some draw backs as well, but are generally more universally accepted by patients. After one year, patients who have been prescribed oral appliance are more compliant vs. patients who have been prescribed the C-PAP. Though many insurances require the patient to try a C-PAP before an oral appliance can be recommended, in cases where the patient’s sleep apnea is mild to moderate in severity, the oral appliance can be recommended first.

Oral appliances should be made by a trained sleep medicine oriented dentist. After a diagnosis of sleep apnea is given by a physician, a request/prescription can be sent to an experienced dentist they feel comfortable working with. An oral sleep appliance that insurance will pay for can then be made. After the appliance has been made and is fitted by the dentist, it is very important that the patient returns to the sleep doctors for follow up testing to ensure that oxygen levels are normalized and airway obstructions are treated.

The relationship between the dentist and sleep center or sleep physician is very important. Some dentists send home-study sleep

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results to out-of-area physicians for evaluation, taking away the personalized care received by the sleep physicians in the local area. I have great admiration and trust in the sleep physicians in our area and rely on their judgment and skill in evaluating the needs of the patient and the evaluation of the effectiveness of the oral appliances they have requested me About the Author to make for our mutual patients. I feel Dr. Phillip Hall has been that this relationship of mutual trust and a practicing general dentist in St. George for 20 years. partnering between the dentist and the After receiving his degree sleep physicians here in Saint George at BYU, he graduated from produces the best care possible for the Northwestern Dental School in patient.

Chicago. He has been a delegate representative of Washington When is an oral appliance not appro­ County to the Utah Dental priate?

Association. As past president People with a high body mass index and current member of the St. (BMI) or high apnea hypopnea index George Rotary Club he is active in community service. Dr. Hall (AHI) are not good candidates for has unique educational training an oral appliance. When a patient is and credentialing to provide tested for sleep apnea in a sleep lab and dental oriented treatment found to have severe sleep apnea, their for Sleep Apnea and TMJ problems. condition can be defined in one way by their AHI. These people stop, or partially stop, breathing for 10 seconds or longer, multiple times per hour. An AHI under 5 is normal; 5-15 is mild; 15-25 is moderate; and above 25 is considered severe. Although an oral appliance will usually cut any AHI in half (or more) it may not be beneficial enough to be considered therapeutic.

In severe cases, most likely only the powerful air pressure of a C-PAP device can reduce this number to under 10. I have been able to take people with AHI in the 80s and 90s down to under 10, but they are the exceptions rather than the rule. The higher the AHI the more problematic treatment can be for either C-PAP or an oral appliance. To overcome the patient’s obstructive sleep apnea, higher C-PAP pressures are used, often to a point that the patient has difficulty tolerating it. Sometimes combination therapy – meaning that a patient wears an oral device and their C-PAP device at the same time, thus reducing the high air pressure – is needed to adequately treat their apnea. If the patient becomes a C-PAP failure due to high pressures (or for any other reason), some treatment is better than no treatment, and the patient will be referred to me, no matter how high their AHI. Generally speaking, an oral appliance is a good alternative treatment to C-PAP, but this decision needs to be made with the input of the patient, the sleep physician, and the dentist. One shoe does not fit all! Whether you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea or not, whether you are a C-PAP wearer or now, or whether you’ve obtained an oral appliance already, my staff and I are ready to give information and advice to anyone. By working with local sleep physicians, we are able to fix problems and find solutions in the best interest of the patient. If you feel you may be a candidate for an oral appliance, call 435.656.1111 to schedule your free consultation.

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Part one of this series, “Neurotransmitters – Our Internal Influence,” explained how we were each born with a unique biochemistry. This biochemistry can bring harmony when balanced, and can cause great disruption physically and emotionally when imbalanced. Our biochemistry is influenced daily by chemical messengers called hormones and neurotransmitters.

Our body maintains homeostasis with the help of the central nervous system (CNS), which creates neurotransmitters, the endocrine system, which creates hormones, and our immune system, through antibodies and specialized cells. When a neurotransmitter is running low, hormones come to bat for our health. Thus, if we can balance our neurotransmitters, our hormones can often regain balance!

In part one, we directed you to a free test available at our website: www. amazingcellhealth.com. The creators of the Neurotransmitter Test are brain surgeons and neuroscientists. When you take the test, results will be emailed to you of both your dominant and deficient neurotransmitters.

We like to see numbers no higher than 5 in deficiency.

Each of the four following neurotransmitters have their important roles and duties in our everyday lives: Dopamine Dopamine is both an excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitter.

Dopamine can help with depression as well as increase focus. 17% of the population is dopamine dominant.

When balanced, one is: motivated, tireless, fast on their feet, selfconfident, highly rational, more comfortable with facts than emotions, intently focused, strategic thinking, masterminding, inventing, problem solving, envisioning, able to function under stress.

Symptoms of depletion: blues, insomnia, poor focus, forgetfulness, schizophrenia, Parkinson’s, social anxiety, drug abuse, ADD, MS, depression, PMS, and more. It was Arvid Carlsson who discovered that the precursor to dopamine (called L-dopa) could alleviate some of the symptoms of Parkinson’s, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2000 for this work. Drugs like cocaine, opium, heroin, nicotine, alcohol and medication for ADD/ADHD increase the levels of dopamine. However, stimulating dopamine can actually lead to the depletion of dopamine.

Acetylcholine Acetylcholine is most often excitatory, but can become inhibitory, depending upon the receptor on the adjoining cell. Acetylcholine is responsible for much of the stimulation of muscles.

When balanced, one is: Highly creative, quick thinker, social, works with senses, authentic, adventurous, romantic, optimistic, creative, spontaneous, intuitive, enjoys anything involving words, ideas, and communication.

Symptoms of depletion: panic disorder, bipolar disorder, hyper/hypo thyroidism, hyperglycemia, ADD, narcolepsy, diabetes, muscle pain, Alzheimer’s, and more. Doctors find up to a 90% loss of acetylcholine in the brains of those with Alzheimer’s. Side note: Plant poisons such as curare and hemlock cause paralysis by blocking the acetylcholine receptor sites in muscle cells. Another poison, botulin, has a derivative that is used by millions to temporarily eliminate wrinkles – Botox.

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Goodness me! Purposely inhibiting our acetylcholine… consider re-reading the above signs of deficiency if you have used Botox!

Gamma-Amino Butyric acid (GABA) GABA is an inhibitory neuro­ transmitter. GABA acts as the emergency brake for the excitatory neurotransmitters that lead to nervousness or anxiety. 50% About the Author of the population is GABA dominant.

Karen Urbanek is a Holistic Healthcare Practitioner, GABA contributes to motor control, Author, Global Educator and vision, and many cortical functions.

Mother to 10! Now living When balanced, one is: stable, in Southern Utah, her family consistent, prompt, social, calm, objective, is active in helping Utah’s southern communities regain levelheaded, practical, organized, focused, Amazing Health! It’s A Cell team player, sensible, believes in traditions Thing! and institutions.

Symptoms of depletion: dizziness, phobias, tinnitus, severe heart arrhythmia, migraines, violent temper, facial pains, tachycardia, anxiety disorders, epilepsy, Huntington’s disease, and more.

Serotonin Serotonin is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that is strongly involved in emotion and mood. Serotonin resynchronizes the brain while sleeping so you wake with a fresh start. If you have a serotonin dominance, you are among 17% of the population.

When balanced, one is: responsive to sensory input, thrives on change, physically coordinated, resourceful, great at trouble-shooting, attracted to excitement, passionate, cheerful, optimistic, easygoing, intensely loyal, independent.

Symptoms of depletion: vaginal dryness, IBS, delayed sexual response, insomnia, loner behaviors, RA, alcoholism, sleeping disorders, depression, anger control, obsessive-compulsive disorder, suicide, increased appetite for carbohydrates, migraines, fibromyalgia, use of hallucinatory drugs, and more.

Dopamine, GABA, serotonin, and acetylcholine are only four of the many neurotransmitters that make you you. There are foods that can help you make more of a specific neurotransmitter, and foods you should avoid if you are deficient in a neurotransmitter. No matter what, remember you need healthy oil for the nervous system. Oils such as raw coconut oil, tea seed oil (not tea tree), organic olive oil, and those found in walnuts, fresh avocado (not avocado oil), chia & flax seeds, and organic butter (preferably raw) are wonderful.

Our lives are influenced internally night and day, hour by hour, minute by minute. The health of our nervous, endocrine, and immune systems is key to enjoying vibrant life!

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By Brigit Atkin Happy 2017! What is this year going to bring, and how much of it is within your control? If you are living in a victim mentality, probably not much! If this is the case, your life probably feels like a medley of sad country songs – “A Good Run of Bad Luck,” “There Goes my Life,” “Someone Else’s Star,” “There’s a Tear in my Beer”… Oh, I could go on, but you’re probably already mildly depressed by now. Time to buck up little partner – right now is a new beginning, and we’ve got work to do!

I googled victim mentality, and Wikipedia actually had an accurate definition: “Victim mentality is an acquired (learned) personality trait in which a person tends to regard themselves as a victim of the negative actions of others, and to behave as if this were the case even in the lack of clear evidence of such circumstances. Victim mentality depends on habitual thought processes and attribution.” I like how it says “acquired/learned” – that means you can “unlearn” it, and liberate yourself by adopting thought and behavior patterns that empower instead.

How do you know you are engaging in victimhood, and why would you even want to be? Let’s answer the why first. Generally, people engage in victim mentality because they get something out of it. They get attention, validation, and sympathy. A person who becomes expert at being the victim is also able to easily manipulate others, as people tend to acquiesce to the needs of the so-called powerless. This behavior results in the endless cycle of, “Poor me,” followed by another’s response of, “Oh no, bless your heart, how can I fix it for you?” In a word: Drama.

Signs you may be in victim mentality: 1. You exercise repeat thoughts of negativity in every facet of life 2. You don’t want to take responsibility for your choices 3. You avoid taking any risks 4. You have difficulty finding the “happy” in your life Before you get discouraged, remember that the above is all learned behavior. Let’s repattern the thoughts in the brain to get into a positive and empowered space: 1. Ask. If you need to enlist the help of others, ask only of those who are in a position to help you, and ask in the spirit of knowing the issues will be resolved.

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3. Change your perception. Make a | C U LT U R E list of things that are bothering you. Write these things out in detail. When you are finished, go back and address these things | W E L L N E S S with truth. In other words, take a step back and look at the situation without About the Author the emotion. Now that you can see it Brigit Atkin – Brigit of differently, you can see that the problem Brightworks uses alternative is smaller than you are. You are in charge healing methods to help of your actions. improve the lives of others We can all feel sorry for ourselves, and facing challenges and difficulties. She is certified none of us are immune from falling into in SimplyHealedTM method the easy trap of victimhood every now and and was trained by founder then. Only a perfect person can refrain Carolyn Cooper herself. For from falling prey to the enticings of selfmore information, visit martyrdom all the time, and since no one www.brightworksbybrigit.com is perfect, each of us will stumble at times.

That’s OK. The next time you feel like you’re ready to sing the blues, try this – set a timer for six minutes and privately have yourself a fantastic pity party. Throw yourself on the floor if you need to, and kick, yell, and pound until you’re tired (just don’t hurt yourself or others). Then pick yourself up and change your tune. You don’t need to play your country song backward, just find one that’s upbeat. Start the new year with “Life’s a Dance,” “It’s a Great Day to be Alive,” or “I Like It, I Love It.” Pair these great songs with the positive reinforcements of the above exercises, and soon you’ll be whistling Dixie!

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Connection

By Liz Witter

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sghw | I will always remember the first time that I looked into the mirror and experienced my own true beauty. It was not something I had expected to see. As I gazed into the reflection, I understood that I had unexpectedly found something that I had been searching for throughout my entire life. Everything that I had once perceived as beautiful was missing, yet the reflection in the mirror spoke of beauty with profound clarity. I noticed that the six pack of abs, in the past inducing feelings of pride and competitiveness, were buried under a layer of soft fullness.

My hair, once cut and dyed to mimic the latest trend, danced around my shoulders wild and free like fire. My eyebrows, once so meticulously drawn and colored, were bare for all to see. My nose (the one I had spent many hours staring at, hoping it would magically shrink) was highlighted with a small green gem. The teeth that had been repeatedly and unsuccessfully bleached looked more discolored than ever. I had given up any effort towards external beauty long ago and suddenly there it was; shining through from the inside.

I have dedicated my life to connection; that invisible, magical force that we all know exists but can barely find words to describe.

The difficult, but most worthwhile work I know about. This New Year I invite you to consider joining me to make a resolution that will profoundly impact your life. Two years ago, on January 1, 2015, I made a resolution that changed my life forever. I resolved to live a life of authenticity, at whatever cost. I left a life of false security and fear, and jumped head first into the unknown. This decision did not come easily and only after years of searching. Much time was spent “researching” at the gym, the bar, in the mountains, hot yoga, gardening, raising

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From that date forward, I have lived a very simple and powerful life of con­ About the Author Liz is passionate about nection. My thoughts and thus my reality helping people to achieve have shifted no less than 100 times. I their highest potential by the began a daily movement and mindfulness methods of Equine Facilitated practice called Qi Gong. I felt the previous Learning and Qi (pronounced chee) Gong. She is currently separation of mind and body became one studying Sheng Zhen Gong, fluid connection with new empowering which translates into the energy. I understood that every person practice of Unconditional Love. Check out her website had the power and resources to over­come feelyourqinow.org or email her and create the reality of their choosing, at feelyourqinow@gmail.com. regardless of external realities.

The simple, yet hard to believe truth is that you don’t actually have to change anything about yourself. You already are a beautiful, loving, amazing, creative, needed person. Committing to the work of connection, with something larger than you (a higher power or whichever words you like to use), will take you to a place where you too can look in the mirror and truly see what is already there.

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In 2017, if approached at any time and in any location, could you and any | Wof Eyour L Lemployees N E S Seffectively pass a Random BusinessCulture Test (RBCT)? Could you communicate the essence of your business accurately? Could you do so concisely, clearly? And here is a telling question: how well could your employees communicate the strengths of your business? After all, they are the face and voice of the company, right?

Ask yourself this ofttimes painfully revealing question: How well do my employees represent my company? Let me relate a customer experience that I recently encountered.

Making the best of my time while out of town on business a few months back, I stopped into a national automotive chain to have my vehicle serviced. I parked in the appropriate spot and walked toward the building. Approaching the entrance, I passed an unkempt mechanic wearing a filthy tattered uniform who was smoking and leaning with one foot up against the wall. The cinderblock was blackened by the soles of greasy boots pressed to the wall during the smoke breaks. He did not acknowledge me. He did not welcome me. And even though he looked directly at me, made no gesture nor showed any interest. It was as if he had not seen me. I approached the service desk unattended only to find more of the same. The counter was extremely dirty, swathed in ages of fingerprints, grime, and the like – including wrappers of a halfeaten lunch. Another employee appeared briskly, pushing a large metal cart from inside the service center, leaving me nearly as quickly. I spoke cheerfully to him at his approach. I asked how he was doing. “This isn’t the day to ask me how I’m doing. Terrible. Absolutely terrible!” he exclaimed as he carelessly shifted the cart never looking back. Imagine how impressed I was. This did not look anything like a business. I left.

Employees who are disengaged, lazy, or who take no interest in the cause of the company are doing more than robbing you with their employ, they are destroying the very brand you worked so diligently to create.

I ask you, who is at fault for the experience I have illustrated? What could be the root cause of such unprofessional behavior? Clearly the entire customer experience is appalling. The culture and environment of the service center is vitally ill. The downfall of this location is eminent unless reversed.

Now, let’s test your company. Say that I randomly walked into your establishment, what would be my immediate experience? Would the behavior, dress, and communication of your employees stack up to the business owner’s expectations? If I asked an employee of yours how their particular day was going, what would they exclaim? Would it be a happy response?

I often, too often, actually, see the employee blamed for such behavior. Please, this is about the management of the company; period.

A culture is not built by sifting through the poor employees until you finally luck into a productive team. Don’t play the game. Place leaders and problem solvers in management positions. Leaders draw out the best in their employees. They create buy-in and rapport, good will, and

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job satisfaction. And leaders find a way to enliven the work place. If I asked an About the Author employee of yours, could they intelligibly Mr. Sherman is a define the purpose of your company professional speaker, writer, without hesitation? and consultant. He is the developer of the culture As a company, do you look good, smell building template CORE™ good, and appear clean and organized? Is Theory: The Quadrants of the glass in the windows spotless and free Accountability. Character, of faded and torn flyers? Is the welcome Opportunity, Relationships, mat fresh and broom swept? Do your Education. see www. shermanspeaks.com people wear clean uniforms? Do they smile, greet, and listen to your customers?

“I just can’t find good employees who will stay!” I hear this over and over again as I consult. Here are my questions in return. Those integral people you employ must know the answer to these four questions comprising CORE™ Theory: The Quadrants of Accountability. They must be able to speak the answers with conviction.

1. What are you doing to establish Character as a company trait, both within management and the employees?

2. What Opportunities do the employees see in their future at your company?

3. What do you do, as a company, to foster Relationship skills as a way of improving communication and creating a collaborative work force?

4. What planned and executed strategies do you have fully operational with each employee and with management to improve their Education?

In order to obtain full advantage of running a business and delivering a product or service, we must know, in clarity, the message we send as a brand. We must know that the message is articulated in precise fashion. A company brand is much more than a logo or a product, it is the people who make things happen daily.

Perhaps, if I posed the question, “What is it that your company does?” to one of your employees the answer would be, “We build widgets.” Boring. Instead, instruct and practice within a culture of learning. What if your employee instead answered: “We increase sight acuity in toddlers by manufacturing safe educational toys in vibrant colors, patterns, and shapes. Have you seen our beautiful gyroscopes?”

Which of these two responses creates interest, explanation, and further investigation?

Raise a barn within your company. Not literally, but in the essence of creating a cause. Gather your people together, draw upon their creativity. Empower connectedness and collaborate toward the goal.

Once refined, practice stating the essence of your brand. Create a culture that, with passion, takes that information out to the communities, to the shops, to the people. Empower your people to increase the vision acuity of your buyers. Help them see the colors and the shapes of your business gyroscope. Help them find the brilliance.

Be great … be creative … be more … be a teacher.

There is an increasing need for qualified teachers nationwide, and Dixie State University prepares students to lead and inspire the next generation. Check out education.dixie.edu for details.

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How is the New Digital Economy Affecting the Home Buying Process?

About the Author Jessica Elgin entered the real estate market in 2000 as an investor. After teaching classes to investors at a title company, she became a licensed agent and quickly obtained the illusive Double Grand Centurion Award for selling over 170 homes in one year.

She has been coaching and training agents for several years and has recently started utilizing her license to sell homes again in the St. George area.

By Jessica Elgin, REALTOR Technology is changing the way we communicate, how we work, shop, and our lives in general. Real Estate is no different. Consumers are much more educated and so are their expectations. As a whole we expect more transparent, accurate, and quicker transactions in every area of our life. So how is this changing the home buying process?

Technology has affected the home buying process in two major areas: The experience on the consumer side, and the benefits to the lending and closing procedures.

On the consumer side, we have seen changes in how we search for homes, communicate with our realtor and lender and sign documents.

We utilized digital signatures when making offers, completing forms with our realtor, and in some cases with our lenders, to get the mortgage secured. We search for homes via interactive websites that allow us to find a lot more information than was available in the past.

Security has been optimized, and we are now able to benefit from the convenience and accuracy that these programs provide.

The benefits to the lending and closing procedures has been even greater.The ability to sign electronically has enabled faster closings, and dashboards have provided a way for realtors and lenders to streamline their processes. This makes it possible to have the same document available to several parties in the transaction at once, without a loss of integrity. We no longer have to wait for documents to be overnighted if our clients are on vacation or work remotely. And multiple requests for the same docs are no longer needed.

Both sides have seen a benefit in transparency. Buyers are able to get information on schools, Plat maps, tax records, soil reports and much more with a click of the mouse. Currently, realtors and lenders use dashboards to track the progress of a transaction. They can see who needs to do what, when it needs to be done, and have the ability to share documents. As we move forward, look for this to be available to the home buyer and seller as well.

Fanny Mae and Freddie Mac have been requesting that lenders use software that allows them to securely verify information on the buyers, both from their employers and the IRS. This provides a lot less hassle on the part of the buyer, and a lot less work on the part of the lender. Lost W2 statements and paystubs are no longer an issue and gathering information has gone from a three week process to a three hour process.

You can expect to see more availability of information and a shorter home buying process moving forward. Dashboards are allowing us to integrate all the services, show us exactly who is holding up the process, schedule showings and inspections, modify and upload documents, sign electronically, and verify information seamlessly. Although our 80 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

national average is still 45 days to close a home loan, expect to see this reduced as we incorporate technology into every real estate transaction.

The digital economy has made great strides and real estate has and will see many benefits as we move forward. Keep an eye out and start asking for the services and information from your realtors, lenders and other service providers.

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In a perfect world, by age 65 we should be free of all debt. Isn’t our retirement supposed to include a paid off home and no credit card bills?

The problem is, nothing is ever perfect. The last ten years have not gone as they were originally drawn up – correct? The down side in the housing market coupled with the down side of the economy has hit our seniors and retirees as hard as any sector today.

Here is something to think about as you balance your finances during retirement and head into the new year, particularly with debt.

If you have a mortgage and you have additional credit card payments or other payments on top of the mortgage, you need to consolidate everything. It is simpler than it sounds.

Credit card interest is roughly anywhere from 12 – 20 percent, making payments on credit cards nearly impossible to catch up on if you are on a fixed income. For example, let’s say you have a $150,000 mortgage with a $900 payment, and you have $20,000 in additional debts in credit cards or auto loans, and that additional payment (or payments) are $400 per month.

You can consolidate your additional payments at high interest into the low interest mortgage. A mortgage is generally the lowest interest rate in the market because it is the most secured. Adding $20,000 to your mortgage will increase your payment by $50 to $100 per month. But, the additional payment of $50 to $100 per month is offset by the monthly savings of $400 that you were making on the higher interest debt.

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This gives you a monthly savings of $300 or more during your fixed income years. That is a big deal to most of my clients. All you | WELLNESS are doing is moving high interest to low interest and reducing your payment over the long term. Here is the key: You can still pay the additional debt off in half the time if you want to. Clients often say, “Well I don’t want to extend my auto or credit cards out over 30 years.” So, don’t. Make the same payment you normally do, and you will still pay the balance off in half the amount of time. There is no down side to consolidating the higher interest, whether you want to save the $300 per month or choose to pay it off sooner than you would if you keep the high interest.

Why make extra payments to retire the debt? I know this sounds strange coming from a registered investment advisor, but you will not likely pay off the mortgage over your lifetime anyway! So, does it matter if your kids owe an additional $15,000 on the mortgage when they get the home after your passing? Really, why are you making those extra payments to retire the debt when it will never benefit you and your spouse? If you are 30 years old, my advice is certainly not the same, but at 65 or 70 plus, please enjoy the additional cash flow monthly and enjoy a dinner out with your spouse once a week. My guess is your kids would want you to do that anyway!

If you are a senior and have a mortgage plus additional credit card or other types of debt, please give us a call or contact your bank and get advice that is best for you – not someone else.

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About the Author Dr. Kyle Wells is the Dean of Business and Communication at Dixie State University.

A native of St. George, Kyle has been teaching finance and statistics at DSU for 10 years. He and his wife JoEllen moved from Albuquerque, NM. They have four children and enjoy the warm winters of St. George, and spending as much time as possible in Pine Valley during the summer.

Emotional Intelligence

By Kyle Wells

Todd graduated with a degree in economics at the top of his class. He applied directly to, and was accepted by, several highly ranked doctoral program. He rarely struggled with even the most difficult courses. He could answer quickly, and often smugly, any question that was asked of him.

I met Todd in graduate school. We attended a weekly seminar where the best and the brightest from around the country would visit and present on their research. We were expected to arrive early, sit at the back, and take copious notes so that we could be drilled later by professors. Although Todd excelled in general intelligence, he lacked self-awareness, self-regulation, and empathy. I remember one seminar where he entered the room after the speaker had begun speaking, walked to the front row, and proceeded to ask a barrage of questions while chugging a 2-liter Mountain Dew. Yes, a 2-liter bottle.

Todd had no trouble passing his written exams; however, an oral exam was required to move into doctoral candidacy. The oral exam was designed to test not only the intellectual capacity of the student, but also the ability to think fast and communicate. I wasn’t allowed in the room the day Todd took his oral exam, but I asked a close friend who was there about the experience. He said that Todd was easily able to answer each of the questions asked. However, he didn’t pass the exam.

At the end of the exam, the student is asked to leave the room while professors deliberate.

At the end of the deliberation a question is asked, “Who is willing to take the student as a research assistant?” In most cases, several hands go up. In Todd’s case, no hands were raised. Todd had succeeded to show his intellectual intelligence, but failed to show what psychologists call emotional intelligence.

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The term emotional intelligence, or EI, was first coined in the 60s, but gained popularity in the 1995 book by that title, written by Daniel Goleman. In his research, he found that emotional intelligence is twice as important as technical skills and general intelligence at all job levels. Among business leaders, EI accounted for 90% of their effectiveness as a leader. Subsequent research finds that EI is correlated with personality traits of the individual; however, these traits can be modified and improved with effort.

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Most secondary and higher education is focused on general intelligence. Goleman defines IQ as “threshold capability.” This threshold capability is critical in a few select fields, mostly where individuals are acting in isolation. When relationships are required, which defines most careers, the EI of the individual predicts the ability to communicate, form relationships, and persuade others. Typically, those that have developed a high EI as opposed to general intelligence are given promotional opportunities.

Studies have shown that groups with a combined critical mass of EI perform better and are more productive than those with lower EI. As an employer, EI can be assessed in an interview process. Unlike general intelligence, which is governed by the neocortex in the brain, EI comes from the limbic system that governs feelings, impulses, and drives. Limbic systems can be changed through practice, and feedback. Emotional intelligence generally increases with maturity; however, it can also be improved through training and reflection exercises.

Recognizing and assessing EI can be a valuable tool in business and personal relationships. Training systems, assessment tools, and additional research can be easily accessed by an internet search. I have found that journaling is a great way to improve EI, and is the most cost effective as well.

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Time to Come Out of Hiding?

5 tips to take the emotion out of investing

By Todd Francis Johnson, Northwestern Mutual Concerned about the stock market? If so, you’re not alone. In volatile markets, it’s common to feel anxious about investing. However, successful investors know that while weathering market moves isn’t easy, it can be rewarding. To help you keep your emotions in check during uncertain markets, consider the following five steps: 1. Take advantage of market oppor­tunities.

Stock prices fluctuate for a lot of reasons.

While historical performance is not indicative of future performance, historically, they have rebounded from setbacks. In fact, during market lows, you may have the opportunity to add to your portfolio with quality investments at attractive prices.

2. Don’t try to time the market. For investors, trying to outguess the market is not only a stressful strategy, it can also be an expensive one.

By moving your portfolio to the sidelines, you might miss a market downturn, but you could also miss a rally. That’s because most of the market’s gains are often clustered into very short time periods. To benefit from the market’s longterm performance, you need to make a plan and stick with it through market ups and downs.

Please remember that no investment strategy can guarantee a profit or protect against a loss.

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for long-term financial goals like retirement. While stock market volatility can be unnerving, stocks historically have outperformed other major asset classes. Of course, past performance does not guarantee future results, and while stocks may have outperformed other asset classes, they also may be more volatile. Investors should carefully consider their ability to invest during volatile periods in the market.

4. Maintain your mix. During difficult markets, it is inevitable that some of your investments will perform better than others, shifting your portfolio from its original target allocation. That’s why it’s important to review your portfolio periodically and rebalance your holdings as needed to bring your asset allocation back in line with your goals, risk tolerance, and timeframe.

5. Work with a professional. A successful long-term investment strategy evolves as your needs and goals change over time. An experienced financial professional can help you take an objective, unemotional approach to investing and keep your overall performance and goals in sight, regardless of market ups and downs.

Please remember that all investments carry some level of risk, including the potential loss of principal invested. They do not typically grow at an even rate of return and may experience negative growth. As with any type of portfolio structuring, attempting to reduce risk and increase return could, at certain times, unintentionally reduce returns.

About the Author

Todd Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Northwestern Mutual. He is also the Managing Director for operations in Southern Utah. Todd has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2003; he began after completing his Law Degree at Case Western University.

He is married to Erin Johnson and they are the parents of three beautiful girls. When he is not working, Todd enjoys spending time boating, mountain biking, riding horses, and spending time with his family.

Article prepared by Northwestern Mutual with the cooperation of Todd Francis Johnson. Todd Francis Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Northwestern Mutual, the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and its subsidiaries.

Todd Francis Johnson is a Registered Representative of Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC, a subsidiary of NM, broker-dealer, and member FINRA and SIPC. Todd Francis Johnson is based in St George, UT. To contact Todd Francis Johnson, please call (435) 628-8248, e-mail at todd.johnson@nm.com, or visit toddjohnson-nm.com.

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By Austin Hight

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Austin is a Senior at Snow It was March of 2015, and I longed for a car I could call my own. More specifically, a Jeep. This is the story of Canyon High School. He buying my first car. I spent days and days looking for anything I could buy, but could not find the right vehicle. loves working on his car That’s when I saw something that looked absolutely incredible. A 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT. Whoa. I just had to and making videos. One day Austin plans to be a see it in person. That’s when I had to make a dreadful, and very nerve-racking phone call to my grandpa asking for cinematographer and travel a loan. I really wanted this car for some odd reason, even though, for months on end, I kept telling myself I’d get a the world to capture the Jeep. I built up the courage and was very relieved when my grandpa told me he was excited to help me out. beauty of it.

The day of purchase couldn’t come fast enough, and when it arrived I wasn’t able to remove the joy from my face. I was told that when I looked at the car, I needed to very carefully weigh the good and the bad so I would make a smart purchase. The moment I laid eyes on the car and heard the purr of the engine firing up and echoing out the two 6-inch dual exhaust pipes, I knew I wasn’t leaving without it. That was the problem. I overlooked all the problems and thought, this is car is fast; I absolutely have to have it.

One test drive later, I handed over the cash and drove a stick shift (for the very first time) all the way home. I was having the time of my life at the huge milestone of buying my first car – the moment every one of us have desperately waited for! That’s when things started to go south, like birds for the winter. After the first hour of purchase, I came to realize the car burned oil – a lot of oil. I had to deal with quarts and quarts of oil for months on end. This car proved to be a mistake.

On the other hand, it was my favorite mistake, because of the power and speed I held for those long, oil-filled months. Eight payments later, I decided I needed to sell this money pit – even though it was one heck of a ride. I waited a whole month for a fish to actually bite. Then the lucky day of September 30th, 2015 arrived. I sold the car and payed my last one hundred dollars. No more burning oil, no more loans, and no more questioning, will this car sell? Even luckier, the next day I bought my long sought after Jeep Cherokee and all was right in the world.

I learned a lot through the process of buying my first car. That 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT was a young and dumb mistake, but without a doubt, my favorite one.

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Get a Handle on the Health Risks of Pet Obesity

By Dr. Heather Boyter, DVM

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Too many calories and not enough exercise can cause our pets to pack on a few extra pounds. Tipping the scales puts our furry friends at a greater risk of developing health problems. Fortunately, many obesity related diseases can be delayed or prevented by keeping pets in a healthy weight range.

An estimated 45 percent of all pets in the U.S. are overweight or obese, per the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. Pets are considered overweight when their weight is 15 percent or more above ideal, and obese when their weight is 30 percent or more above ideal. Your veterinarian can assess your pet’s body condition and gauge if weight loss is necessary. If your pet needs to drop a few pounds your veterinarian will work with you to develop a strategy for your pet.

While the best treatment is prevention, it’s never too late to help your pet stay in better shape. Obesity is the most common nutritional disease in dogs and cats. It’s more common with advancing age and in females.

sghw | Here are a few reasons to keep your four-legged family members lean and trim: • Excess weight places stress on the joints and can lead to joint pain, arthritis and ligament injuries.

• Overweight and obese dogs are often at risk of developing insulin resistance and diabetes. Diabetes has also been associated with obesity in cats.

• Obesity and a high-fat diet can trigger pancreatitis, an inflammatory condition of the pancreas.

• High blood pressure is often seen in animals that are obese or overweight and can lead to other secondary complications, such as kidney and eye diseases.

• Respiratory distress and exercise intolerance is commonly seen in pets carrying extra pounds.

• Overweight and obese dogs and cats typically have shorter lifespans than their leaner counterparts.

A weight-loss formula seems simple: fewer calories in plus more calories out equals weight loss. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple.

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The Christmas decorations are back in their boxes, the presents have all found their place among the other toys, and the pine smell is slowly fading from the carpet. A new year is born, and I am patiently awaiting the arrival of the renewed energy I hoped would accompany this new year. I wander over to my computer to check my e-mail, hoping to find a motivational message among the promotional junk mail. Nothing. I open a blank document and title it “Goals for 2017” and then spend six minutes trying to find the right font. Not too whimsical, and not too technical. “Noteworthy.” Hmm… that sounds promising. I type up a list of noteworthy goals to go with my font, and begin to feel a little positive energy creep into my day. As I go to file my list, I see a folder on my desktop entitled “Goals” and open it up. I click on the file “Goals for 2016” and read a list identical to the one I just typed.

At this point all I want to do is take a nap, but then I hear my son waking from his, which means “me time” has come to an end. As I wander up to his room, I enter, and his little pixie eyes meet mine as he squeals with delight to see me, waving his chubby little hand in the air as a greeting. I lift him out of his crib, try to flatten the fuzzy velcro hair on the back of his head with my palm, as I kiss his cherub cheek.

After a fresh diaper and a finger-food lunch, my son takes me by the hand to the front door, chanting the demi-word, “side” in an effort to tell me he would like to play outside. I put my jacket on, layer him up, and out we go. I hold his little hand as he takes careful, deliberate steps down the stairs to the walkway, and then off he goes in his bow-legged canter toward a pile of rocks. He stoops down, carefully surveying his options, then picks out one single rock to show me. As he lifts it toward my face, he raises his eyebrows and “ooooohs” over his newly found treasure, which looks identical to the one he so carefully chose yesterday, and just as enthusiastically showed me not twenty hours ago. To validate his simple joy, I accept the rock and then turn it over in my palm examining it, making sure to look awed as he watches my expression carefully. Suddenly, the sun catches a fleck of quartz within the small stone, and it glitters like a small diamond in my hand. Wow, what a pretty rock! I think to myself. As I look back at my son he giggles with delight, seeing in my face a true reflection of his wonderment at this simple, yet beautiful stone.

I follow my little son around, pausing when he does to observe something he deems noteworthy. The chill of winters wind, whispering a song of secrets through a hollow tunnel. An old dog with a puppy heart, eager to bestow slobbery affection. Autumn’s leftover leaves crunching under our feet like potato chips, as we dance and twirl across them. The warm sun rays reflecting off a car shade, casting a rainbow glow on our faces. Each simple sight or sound he finds, he finds joy within. Each time I look at the world through my son’s eyes, I see wonderment anew, and somewhere in the afternoon I find that elusive energy and vitality to begin my new year.

After tucking my son into bed, I return to my list of goals. I highlight the entire list, then hit delete. I type out a single sentence. My new year’s resolution. “This year I will allow the simple joys in life to become, once again, noteworthy.”

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Terrin Parker is the associate editor of St. George Health and Wellness magazine and a physical therapist from Cedar City, Utah. She graduated from Loma Linda University in California, and has lived in Denver, San Diego and St. George. She loves to surf, snowboard, write, travel, play the guitar and spend time with her husband and their two young sons.

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Living UNITED…in DIXIE!

Be Part of the Change How you can help improve local childhood literacy in 2017

By Rebekah Pectol As quickly as the holiday season passed us by, the new year came rushing upon us – and what a year 2017 is going to be! United Way Dixie has set goals focusing heavily on education and helping children in the Washington County area reach their full potential through literacy programs to improve reading levels, setting them on a path to high school graduation and lifelong success.

If students are able to read at grade-level by the end of the third grade, they are more likely to stay on track in school. Third grade reading proficiency is among the strongest predictors of high school graduation and continuing on to college. However, only one in three low-income third graders in Utah are reading at grade-level. In addition, low-income Utah families only have one children’s book per every 300 children, as opposed to middle-income Utah families who have 12 children’s books per child. Together, as a community, we can help change these odds and do better for our local students!

2017 is well underway, and so is United Way Dixie’s initiative for local literacy programs and support. Throughout the year they will partner with several local agencies in creating reading opportunities for at-risk children. These opportunities will include one-on-one volunteer reading programs and mentoring, after school reading programs and reading corners, as well as providing level appropriate books to children and families in need.

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About the Author rewarding experiences for both you and the A self-described “huge child. Business employee groups, service humanitarian,” Rebekah’s motivation for volunteerism groups and individuals are invited to is personal, based largely volunteer to read with children in various on childhood memories of reading programs throughout the year. watching her own mother Donate Books: In addition to spend countless hours helping people in need—even when running several book drives throughout their family was also in need. the year, United Way Dixie accepts much After spending 3 years serving needed new and “gently” used donations in AmeriCorps and working as a community advocate in of children’s books at their office location: St. George for 8 years, Pectol 948 N. 1300 W. St. George, UT 84770. found United Way Dixie. As Books will then be utilized for reading the administrator for the last 5 years, Pectol oversees the programs as well as distributed within fundraising and distribution literacy kits to at-risk children in of funds to 17 local nonprofit Washington County. agencies including Big Give: By contributing to the Brothers Big Sisters of Utah, Doctor’s Volunteer Clinic of “Education Community Fund” you St. George, Erin Kimball help provide books, school supplies and Foundation, Learning Center program support for students within for Families and more. our local schools right here at home.

Contributions can be made online at www.unitedwaydixie.org.

For more information on ways to be involved and support education in our community, please e-mail info@unitedwaydixie.org. Together, we can help children succeed in school, work, and life as we continue to Live UNITED... right here in Dixie.

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Is Your Inner Beacon

By Jack W. Rolfe

Shining?

“Don’t forget that maybe you are the lighthouse in someone’s storm.” ~ Anonymous

Recently, my wife, Lexie, and I visited the Oregon Coast. What a beautiful place to see! One of the items on my “bucket list” was to visit and tour an operating lighthouse. So, this desire was on the agenda for the trip. Just outside the town of Newport is Yaquina Head Light, the tallest lighthouse in Oregon. We had the good fortune of arriving at a time when we could get signed up for their popular tour.

The tower stands 93 feet (28 m) tall, and was made in Paris in 1868, then shipped to Oregon. Yaquina Head Light was first lit August 20, 1873, and automated in 1966.

It is still active, with an identifying light characteristic of two seconds on, two seconds off, two seconds on, and 14 seconds off. The lighthouse still uses its original 1868 French-made, 1st order, Fixed Fresnel lens, visible 19 miles (31 km) out to sea. In 1993, the lighthouse was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The tour was fascinating and inspirational to me.

By definition, a lighthouse is a tower, building, or other type of structure designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses, and serves as a navigational aid for maritime pilots at sea or on inland waterways. Lighthouses mark dangerous coastlines, hazardous shoals, reefs, and safe entries to harbors, and can assist in aerial navigation.

This beacon of light is steady, and offers ongoing guidance for miles. We, too, can offer a steady beacon of light to others by how we live our lives. When I think of this kind of light, I reflect upon what has become “our song” for my wife and I. We adopted this song while dating, and it has been precious to us since that time. The title is “You Light Up My Life” and is a ballad written by Joseph “Joe” Brooks , and originally recorded by Kasey Cisyk for the soundtrack album to the 1977 film of the same name. The lyrics are as follows: So many nights I’d sit by my window Waiting for someone to sing me his song So many dreams I kept deep inside me Alone in the dark but now you’ve come along And you light up my life You give me hope to carry on You light up my days And fill my nights with song Rollin’ at sea, adrift on the water Could it be finally I’m turnin’ for home Finally a chance to say “Hey, I love you” Never again to be all alone

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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.

And you light up my life You give me hope to carry on You light up my days And fill my nights with song ‘Cause you, you light up my life You give me hope to carry on You light up my days And fill my nights with song It can’t be wrong When it feels so right ‘Cause you You light up my life

As we move forward into another new year I invite you to ponder: What type of light are you shining? Will you focus on your “inner beacon” as you set new goals so that you can influence others for good? How far reaching will you be? Who will you touch? I wish you great success as you continue upward and onward!

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By David Nutter

As the new year begins and the old year wanes, there is some pressure to generate new resolutions. What if we decided to be more fair to ourselves by taking a closer look at what we need to sustain and enrich our life experience? We can imagine a bullseye target to be like our life from a birds-eye view. Are we meeting the needs of our relationships including the relationship we have with ourselves?

In therapy sessions, I often encourage the most loving and giving family members to recharge their batteries through ongoing, effective “self-care” activity and down time.

Responses can vary from “there’s no time available for self-care when others are so demanding”, all the way to “does down time include hobbies like gaming or connecting with others?” Down time is actually just “down-time”!

If you consider all of the roles you may occupy, it is a real self-esteem builder when you analyze how well you function in all of these roles. I don’t mean how you would be evaluated by a sibling or whether or not your parent would describe you as a “good” daughter or son.

That leaves the locus of control about your value as a person to other people. While some of this information might be valuable in terms of challenging opinions, methods or alternate resources, each person should feel comfortable in their own skin. Frankly, sometimes people are working to be drastically different than the examples they were exposed to in their family of origin. Talk to those you love and ask how they engage in self-care.

To assist our new year in becoming YOUR new beginning, imagine all of the roles you have, and chart them on a circular chart. You might include major categories like family, work, community, talents, friendships, health, faith tradition, hobbies, education and experiences.

Within those categories emanating out from the center of the bullseye, reverse the typical “scoring area” to represent achievement increases the further you move away from the center.

For example, in the “family” section you may be fostering great relationships with siblings but not working as hard on improving a relationship with a parent. If you chart the amount of effort you have made to connect during the last quarter (3 months) of time, you can visually appreciate your effort and improve how you feel by measuring your effort honestly instead of basing it solely on external feedback.

Most organizations have performance appraisals and other methods of aligning performance with objectives, so do the same for yourself! Are you happy with the amount of time you spend with your spouse/partner and/or yourself? It is crucial to understand your needs and how to engage in self-care. Running, exercise, biking and weightlifting are examples of how people reconnect with themselves and their body. Is there adequate rest time and nutrition to be healthy enough to give to others?

Marriage and family therapists often ask about their client’s resources for living an enriched life. Clients often describe their emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical needs getting met in a variety of ways that translate into the mental, spiritual, emotional and physical capabilities they have in order to bless the lives of themselves and those they love – or simply those around them.

This year, be on target in every dimension of your life by being fair about where you are across the board. Do you need to add effort to a relationship with a child, spouse/partner or friend? Do you need to gain some control over finances or cut loose and spoil your significant other? Do you need more rest? Can you find ways to enjoy your work more, making it part of a sense of pride or recognized as the source for financial stability in your home? I recommend that clients take a positive look at themselves and place themselves high on their priority list for self-care. Without being energized and motivated, how can you enjoy life and help others do the same? Self-care is critical to stay on target with your personal goals!

About the Author David Nutter is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. His career experience includes military service, management and executive positions and international business consulting. He received his undergraduate degree from BYU and his Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northcentral University, a COAMFTE approved program. David was inducted into two honor societies for academic and clinical excellence and is enrolled in NCU’s PhD/MFT program. During his Master’s program he was mentored by Steve Allred, with a broad range of client ages and issues.

He serves as the SGPD Chaplain (board certified) to reduce the impact to personnel and citizens from significant trauma experiences. He has lived in every U.S. time zone and abroad, and appreciates diversity. David is married to his “girlfriend” Diane. Together, they call their 7 children, their spouses/partners and 4 grandchildren their immediate family.

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Safest

The Vehicles of 2017

By Jamie Bahlmann

Choosing a vehicle should be a great experience. When looking for the right vehicle, many factors should be considered, such as About the Author dependability, reliability, safety, style, mileage, body style, color, fuel Jamie Bahlmann is the economy, price, horsepower, comfort, and manufacturer, to name a few.

Marketing and Community Out of all these factors you can ask the question – What is most Events Coordinator for important to you?

Stephen Wade Auto Center.

One of the factors at the top of the list is protecting your Jamie has 16 years of marketing experience and most precious assets – your family. To help you get a safe start enjoys planning events and in 2017, read on to find vehicles rated highest per safety coordinating sponsorships. standards in 2016 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Jamie enjoys playing tennis, Safety, an independent, non-profit, scientific educational pickleball, and spending time with her husband and three organization dedicated to reducing death, injuries, and children. property damage from vehicle crashes.

Based on their reviews, the Insurance Institute of Safety awarded 48 vehicles the ranking of Top Safety Pick. Out of those 48, the following four received a bump in their rating from Top Safety Pick in 2015 to Top Safety Pick Plus because they added automatic breaking in 2016. Those brands include the Toyota Avalon, Toyota Rav 4, Chrysler 200, and the Nissan Maxima.

Thirty five out of the 48 vehicles with the Top Safety Pick rating are found right here in St. George, Utah at Stephen Wade Auto Center. Stephen Wade Auto Center offers thirteen different brands, with additional pre-owned brands at many of their dealerships. To achieve the honor of a Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn good ratings in five crashworthiness tests – small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraints – along with the basic rating for front crash prevention.

According to Jerry Edgerton, Toyota leads all manufacturers, with nine Top Safety Pick Plus ratings, the “Plus” meaning that it has a superior rating in the front crash prevention.

Honda follows with eight, Volkswagon and its subsidiary, Audi, have seven, and Subaru earned six. General Motors claimed five and Ford boasts one: the F-150 Super Crew pickup. Chrysler’s 200 is the only Detroit-based vehicle to get a Top Safety Pick Plus award.1 When looking for the perfect vehicle for your family, many factors come into play as listed above. Most importantly is the safety of the precious cargo you plan to put inside the vehicle. As discussed above, many brands achieve that safety rating with 35 vehicles out of 48 located at the only place where you’ve got it made – Stephen Wade Auto Center.

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Breaking News: Letting Go is Good for Your Heart… And a whole lot of other things

By Bradley Francis, MSW, CSW As each new year approaches, we often think of new ways to reduce debt, to reduce unhealthy practices, or to reduce the amount of things cluttering our homes. Letting go of things that no longer serve us well frees up space for those that do. Often it is relieving to let go of things and just enjoy the space that remains.

Much like spring cleaning our homes, apartments, or other living or working space, we can let go of emotional excess. It takes meaningful meditation, introspection, and thoughtful consideration of personal issues to decide which issues or conflicts are holding us down.

Letting go of emotional conflict is not easy. It is not something that we can tell our brain to just do. Sometimes it takes a change of scenery. Sometimes it takes changing our perspective, and sometimes even confrontation, if the issue involves someone else.

Even if the other person does not change, apologize, or understand, it is still worth stating your opinion.

There is catharsis in sticking up for yourself in a healthy way. There is catharsis in apologizing for your part in the conflict. There can be catharsis in “moving on”, whether it be changing employment, changing who you spend your time with, or lessening the amount of time you spend on things that are fleeting. Just like eating iceberg lettuce or white bread are empty calories, void of substance, we often spend a lot of time doing things or seeking things that might give us instant gratification but are not edifying or long lasting.

So, while pondering on the new year and making positive changes, look to the

past for thoughts, beliefs, interpretations, philosophies, opinions, judgments, or conflicts that wear you out. In addition to getting rid of things in your house that are in the way or are empty clutter, seek to let go of emotional clutter. In addition to reconsidering your budget and reducing debt by prioritizing the most important needs, reconsider what you spend your About the Author Bradley received his Bachelor’s time on and make your family a priority.

Degree in Psychology from I am a collector by nature. I was born the University of Lethbridge, a collector. It started at a young age with his Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University rocks, then coins, then baseball cards, of Calgary, and his Master’s then amassing large amounts of antiques Degree in Clinical Social and collectables, then back to baseball Work from the University of Utah. He is certified to cards, and recently full circle back to provide therapy in the state rocks. I have come to the conclusion of Utah. Bradley works that I would rather do things than with schools and school aged have things. At first when I thought children and their families, provides classroom and about selling certain things, I would community presentations get separation anxiety over parting with on Asperger’s Syndrome, them. However, once I actually let an bullying, suicide prevention, stress and anxiety, addictions, item go, I never worried about it one bit. physical and sexual abuse I often forgot about it completely. trauma, and parenting It is well known that emotional workshops on topics such as building resilience in children, stress and anxiety can have disastrous adjusting to divorce and consequences on our physical health. Yet, separation, and dealing with we still hold on tight to our stresses and difficult behaviors, consults on conflicts. We resist letting go of conflict management of after school mentoring programs and because it requires us to exercise humility, provides group therapy with and can often feel like we have given up children and adolescents for on something we felt was important. It divorce and separation issues. can even feel like a severe blow to our dignity. But ask yourself this: Is this issue solvable? Is winning at all cost more important than peace of mind?

Once you let go and move on you will be pleasantly surprised.

You will not care as much as you thought you would. You may even quickly forget about it. You may discover that the person you were worrying about has moved on long ago. I remember the moment I realized that people do not judge me or think about me as much as I think they do. Very humbling.

So find a way, any way, to let go. Your brain, your heart, your muscles, your lungs, and your fists will thank you. And ultimately, your spirit, soul, and family will thank you. Good luck in the new year, as you prepare for your emotional spring cleaning!

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CALENDAR OF

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February

January January 6th Ultimate Outdoor Expo Start your new year off right! The Ultimate Outdoor Expo is sure to please, showcasing the latest in outdoor equipment and interactive demonstrations. Don’t miss the cowboy action shooter, an archery experience with Bow Life Region qualifier, fly fishing, paddle board yoga, Dutch oven cooking demo AND MUCH MORE!!!

Activities designed for kids to adults--even the teenager is going to enjoy this show! Bring the whole family, participate and have a fun day together. Demonstrations/ vendors at Dixie Convention Center. Admission: $10 Adults $8 Seniors (over 60) $5 Kids (8-12) Free - under 8. All tickets sold at the door January 7th and 21st Improv Dixie Live Every 2nd & 4th Saturday is Improv Dixie live from 7-10pm! Improv Dixie is Southern Utah’s newest improvisational comedy troupe who makes up stories and games based off your suggestions. It’s family friendly so bring the kids every 2nd and 4th Saturday on the month!

Free! 471 E. St. George Blvd January 14th St. George Half-Marathon|5K|Move It! Kids Run This is Southern Utah’s longest running half marathon, attracting up to 2500 runners. In its 35th year this spectacular race is on paved city trails that wind along the Virgin River and take you through the beautiful landscape of St. George. Race Entry fee includes a CLASSIC SWEATSHIRT (back this year again), finisher medal for all 1/2 Marathon, 5K and Move It! Kids finishers, chip timing and post-race refreshments. For more information or to register, visit www.sgcity.org/sportsandrecreation/ races/stgeorgehalfmarathon.

January 23rd Jordan World Circus With three rings of affordable family fun, “The Jordan Circus” will thrill fans of all ages. Come see the deathdefying aerial acts, animal attractions including tigers and elephants. In addition to the performing acts, kids will have the unique opportunity to ride and pet different types of animals. Washington County Regional Park Monday, January 23rd, 4 & 7 PM. Once online sales have finished, you can only purchase tickets at the circus location. We open doors one hour before the event!! https://www.facebook.com/TheJordanWorldCircus Adults $18 Children $14 Family Pack $40.

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February 4th Move It! Kids Criterium The St. George Move It! Kids Criterium features bike races for kids ages 12 and under. Races are run in heats starting at 10:00am. Racers will be grouped by age and bike type. All participants receive finisher awards, T-shirts, and finish line refreshments. Pre-registration accepted until Wednesday, February 3rd at 1:00 pm. $20 for day of registration, which does not guarantee a t-shirt.

For more information or to register visit www.sgcity.org/ sportsandrecreation/races/moveitkidscriterium.

February 27th-28th Rural Preparedness Summit A great opportunity to learn and review many of the emergency plans in rural Southwest Utah. Anyone interested in emergency preparedness will want to attend the Rural Preparedness Summit. Who Should Attend: Emergency management, first responders, health and medical professionals, emergency volunteers (all Citizen Corps members), community leaders and anyone interested in learning about the rural community emergency plans. Event held at The Gardner Center at Dixie State University campus, 225 S. 700 E (University Ave). St George. See Eventbrite for more information.

February 4th Tuff Kids Family Fun Bike Ride Kids and families are invited to attend this morning bike ride. Starting at Tonaquint Park, participants will have two distance options to choose between, 2.8 or 5.5 miles.

There will also be a bike rodeo/ safety course for the younger kids, and bike safety inspection available. The first 150 preregistered Kids will receive a free t-shirt and bicycle helmet! For more information visit www.sgcity. org/sportsandrecreation/races/tuffkidsfamilyfunbikeride February 25th Road Rage Duathlon If you haven’t tried this race yet, you are missing out!

Join us for the 4th annual Road Rage Duathlon. This event features both Sprint and Olympic distances. The Sprint will be a 1.5 mile run, 10 mile bike, 1.5 mile run. The Olympic will be 3 mile run, 20 mile bike, 3 mile run. For more information contact IBB Cyclery & Multisport 185 E Center St, Ivins or visit www.sgcity.org/ sportsandrecreation/races/roadrageduathlon .

February 17th -26th St. George Parade of Homes Twenty-eight spectacular new homes will be on display throughout beautiful Southern Utah, including St. George, Washington, Ivins, and Hurricane. Experience the largest parade in the state, set amid a spectacular background of red rock landscape under warmth of the sun in the beautiful St. George area. Homes are open 10 am to 7 pm daily (closes at 5 pm on Feb. 21st). You may purchase tickets on-line at www.paradehomes. com or beginning February 11th at 5 pm, tickets can be purchased at the Red Cliffs Mall (center court), Lin’s Markets, and Zions Bank locations in Washington County. No tickets sold at the homes. The Parade of Homes is a self-guided tour offering an opportunity for established, prospective residents and visitors to see what is new and innovative in the home building industry.

Please contact the Southern Utah Home Builders Association at 435-674-1400 for any questions.

Every Saturday Tai Chi Dragon Qigong Every Saturday at the Santa Clara Library from 10:30 - 11:30 am. FREE. No experience needed. Good for all ages, all levels of health and mobility. These exercises are sometimes called “meridian-line qigong” because it helps free you of energetic (chi) blockages by balancing the chi flow that runs through the acupuncture meridians or energy channels of your body. These gentle movements are especially beneficial for the joints and increasing range of movement. It quickly raises the energy levels of the body to boost your natural healing capacities.

Get Involved Get out and learn something new! From DSU Community Education to cooking classes at Harmon’s and Movara Spa to self-protection courses from the DOVE Center, St. George is a great place to learn. Or join a local hiking, cycling or running group and get active in our beautiful community. Happy trails!

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Family Services

Head Start St. George Center (435) 628-5641 494 East 900 South | St. George, UT 84790 Suu.edu/headstart The Head Start program services low-income, prekindergarten children and their families by helping them learn social, emotional, cognitive and physical development skills. Head Start families are often offered assistance in literacy training, parenting skills, nutrition and social services.

The Learning Center for Families (435) 673-5353 2044 South Mesa Palms Drive | St. George, UT 84790 TLC4families.org The Learning Center for Families provides free child development screenings, infant and toddler mental health services and therapy programs for infants and toddlers with special needs.

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Quick Resource Guide

Disabled Services

Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (435) 986-0055 515 West 300 North | St. George, UT 84770 Afb.org The DSBVI helps meet the needs of individuals suffering from visual impairments or blindness by providing vocational rehabilitation, as well as training and adjustment services.

Division of Child and Family Services (435) 652-2960 178 North 200 East | St. George, UT 84770 Dcfs.utah.gov The Division of Child and Family Services works to protect children and adults from abuse, neglect and dependency while providing preventative education for families to protect their children.

Family Support Center (435) 674-5133 310 West 200 North | St. George, UT 84770 Thefamilysupportcenter.com The Family Support Center provides crisis care for children ages birth-11. Availability is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for parents feeling stressed and out-of-control due to personal or family situations.

Red Rock Center for Independence (435) 673-7501 168 North 100 East, Suite 101 | St. George, UT 84770 Rrci.org The mission of the Red Rock Center for Independence is to empower individuals with disabilities to live independently.

They teach educational courses on personalized services and technology.

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Domestic Violence DOVE Center (435) 628-0458 | St. George, UT | Dovecenter.org The DOVE Center in St George provides emergency support and case-by-case counseling support and group counseling for female and child victims of domestic violence, rape and emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse.

Erin Kimball Foundation (435) 627-9232 455 West Vincent Lane | Washington, UT 84780 Erinkimball.org The Erin Kimball Foundation serves homeless victims of domestic violence or sexual abuse. The foundation strives to empower survivors in the healing process by assisting with employment opportunities and/or educational endeavors.

Mental Health

Dixie State University Health and Wellness Center (435) 652-7756 34 North 600 East | St. George, UT 84770 Dixie.edu/wellness The mission of the Dixie State University’s Health and Wellness Center is to promote a healthy lifestyle amongst all student and faculty members through education and self-improvement. The center provides mental health services as well as medical services.

Recovery and Intervention Alcoholics Anonymous (Dixie Central Office) (435) 674-4791 165 North 100 East | St. George, UT 84770 Dixieaaoffice.org The Dixie Central Office of Alcoholics Anonymous provides a central office where people can meet or call for information on meetings, or to communicate with other locals battling alcoholic addiction.

LDS Addiction Recovery Program St. George, UT Addictionrecovery.lds.org The LDS Addiction Recovery Program features 12-steps that promote healing and recovery while also incorporating LDS gospel principles. The program has regular meetings in St. George to cover pornography and general addictions for men and women.

Narcotics Anonymous (435) 467-4403 | Washington, UT 84780 Nasouthernutah.org Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship that provides support for recovering addicts. All members follow a simple program to abstain from drugs and provide support to one another.

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Doctor’s Volunteer Clinic of St. George (435) 656-0022 1036 East Riverside Drive | St. George, UT 84790 Doctorsvolunteerclinic.org The Doctor’s Volunteer Clinic of St. George provides quality health care and a mental health clinic M-F during normal business hours.

Southwest Behavioral Health Center (435) 634-5600 474 West 200 North | St. George, UT 84770 Sbhc.us The Southwest Behavioral Health Center assists families and communities in the prevention and recovery from severe and persistent mental health illness and addiction.

Utah Behavioral Services (801) 255-5131 359 East Riverside Drive, Suite B | St. George, UT 84790 Utahbehavioralservices.com Utah Behavioral Services provides high-quality behavioral and mental health services to residents in southern Utah.

The focus is on the family unit as a whole, working together to cultivate enduring change.

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Intermountain Specialized Abuse Treatment Center (435) 628-8075 N. Mall Drive, Suite VW-104 | St. George, UT 84790 Isatcenter.org ISAT focuses on the prevention and treatment of domestic violence, child abuse, substance abuse and other issues through comprehensive programs. Their goal is to aid families in the healing process and prevent further victimization.

Switchpoint Community Resource Center (435) 627-4663 948 North 1300 West | St. George, UT 84770 Switchpointcrc.org Switchpoint provides homeless individuals in southern Utah with food, shelter and a stepping stone to independence.

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LDS Family Services (435) 673-6446 2480 Red Cliffs Drive | St. George, UT 84790 Providentliving.org LDS Family Services helps local church leadership care for the individuals in their community that suffer from social and emotional challenges. All resources and care provided are in harmony with the LDS gospel principles.

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Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (435) 673-8974 1067 East Tabernacle, Suite 10 | St. George, UT 84770 Deafservices.utah.gov The St. George Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing provides interpreters, classes, camps, social activities and rehabilitation for those dealing with hearing loss.

St. George Housing Authority (435) 628-3648 975 North 1725 West #101 | St. George, UT 84770 Stgeorgehousingauthority.org St. George Housing Authority’s mission is to provide assistance to low-income families by providing safe, affordable housing opportunities. The Housing Authority focuses on helping families achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.

Programs for the Underserved and Homeless

Senior Services Five County Area Agency on Aging (435) 673-3548 1060 West 1700 South Bldg B | St. George, UT 84770 Agingcare.com The Area Agency on Aging provides seniors with a list of available services, respite care, counseling and mobility services.

Senior Citizen’s Center (435) 634-5743 245 North 200 West | St. George, UT 84770 Stg.coa.washco.utah.gov The Senior Citizen’s Center offers seniors in St. George the opportunity to find new friends, take classes and enrich their lives.

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Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Utah (435) 674-7669 ext. 3 835 South Bluff Street | St. George, UT 84770 Habitatswu.org Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Utah works to provide low-income families with safe, affordable housing. They focus on volunteers, sustainable programs and conservation efforts to supply decent housing to those in need.

Youth Crisis The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (435) 414-4362 474 West 200 North | St. George, UT 84770 The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team’s mission is to provide support to families who are experiencing crisis in the home due to their children’s behavioral issues and/or a mental health diagnosis.

Washington County Youth Crisis Center (435) 656-6100 251 East 200 North | St. George, UT 84770 Washington County Youth Crisis Center provides individual behavioral and educational health assistance to youth in a state of crisis.

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FEATURED DIRECTORY LISTINGS adult retirement community

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

ART VILLAGE

Kayenta Art Village 851 Coyote Gulch Ct., Ivins (435) 688-8535 www.kayentautah.com

ATHLETIC CLUBS

Summit Athletic Club 1532 East 1450 South, (435) 628-5000 446 S Mall Dr B-1, (435) 251-8800 1973 W Sunset Blvd. (435) 628-2151 www.summitathleticclub.com

ATHLETIC SUPPLIES

Bicycles Unlimited 90 S 100 E (435) 673-4492 www.bicyclesunlimited.com

AUTOMOTIVE

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

BANKS

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

corporate networking

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

dance

Red Rock Swing Dance facebook.com/redrockswingdance

DENTISTS

Riverside Dental 368 East Riverside Dr. Mystgoergedentist.com (435) 673-3363 Johnson Pediatric Dentistry 772 N Dixie Drive, Ste. 101 St. George, UT (435) 628-0511 www.drcodykidsdental.com

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

EDUCATION

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

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

ENtertainment

Tuacahn Center for the Arts 1100 Tuacahn Dr, Ivins, UT 84738 (435) 652-3200 www.tuacahn.org

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FAMILY THERAPY

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

FURNITURE

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

grocery stores

Lin’s Marketplace www.linsgrocery.com

Health

Advanced Hearing & Balance 1490 E. Foremaster Drive #360 St. George, UT 84790 (435) 319-4700 www.HearingAidDoctor.com

Alive & Well Mobile Medicine (435) 669-9696 Myaliveandwell.com Coral Desert Orthopedics 1490 E. Foremaster Dr., Ste 150 www.CoralDesertOrtho.com (435) 628-9393

CPAP Specialist Dr. Phillip. C. Hall 382 S Bluff Street, St. George, UT (435) 656.1111 www.PhillipCHallDDS.com Desert Pain Specialists 1490 E Foremaster Dr #220 www.desertpainspecialists.com (435) 216-7000 48 S 2500 W #110, Hurricane (435) 216-7000 Dixie Chiropractic 10 North 400 East www.dixiechiro.com (435) 673-1443

Foot and Ankle Institute 754 S. Main #3 (435) 628-2671 www.feetnet.com Gubler Periodontics 368 # Riverside Dr. #7 (435) 688-1344

Intermountain Healthcare 1380 E Medical Center Dr. (435) 251-1000 intermountainhealthcare.org

LiVe Well Center at Dixie Regional Health & Performance Center 652 S. Medical Center Drive (435) 251-3793

Nilsson Hearing 1770 Red Cliffs Dr #214, St George, (435) 628.3192 www.nilssonhearingonli ne.com

Pain Relief Centers 10 North 400 East painreliefcentersofutah.com (435) 673-1443 Riverside Medical Arts 1068 E Riverside Dr, (435) 628-6466 www.riversidemedicalarts.com St. George Eye Center 1054 East Riverside Dr. Suite 201 www.stgec.com (435) 628-4507 St. George Urology 1490 East Foremaster Drive Suite 300 (435) 688-2104 Snow Slade, Cataract & Glaucoma Surgeon 1054 E Riverside Dr. Ste. 201 St. George, UT 84770 (435) 628-4507 www.stgec.com Southwest Spine & Pain Center at Dixie Regional Medical Center 652 S. Medical Center Drive #110 www.southwestspineandpain.com

HEALTH (cont’d) (435) 656-2424 Southwest Vision 965 E 700 S #100 www.southwestvision.org (435) 673-5577 Utah Surgical Associates 1490 Foremaster Drive, Ste 345, St. George, UT 84790 (435) 628.1641 utahsurgical.com Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology 515 South 300 East Suite 206 www.valleyobgynutah.com (435) 628-1662 WholeFIT Wellness for Life www.wholefitwellness.com

INSURANCE PROVIDERS Southern Utah Insurance 1224 S. River Rd. (435) 628-9049 www.southernutahinsurance.com

LEGAL

Jones Waldo Law Firm 301 N 200 E # 3A (435) 628-1627 www.joneswaldo.com

MASSAGE THERAPY

Massage Envy 1091 N. Bluff St #304, (435) 628-9049

MORTGAGE

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

MORTUARY

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

NEWS St. George News www.STGNews.com

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

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

ORAL HEALTH SERVICES

PHYSical therapy Fit Physical Therapy 1490 E Foremaster Dr #110 (435)652-4455 www.fit-pt.com

RADIO

Cherry Creek Radio www.cherrycreekradio.com

REAL ESTATE Jessica Elgin, ERA (918) 924-0055 Brandon Staples, ERA (480) 244-9002

ReSTAURANT Cappeletti’s 36 E Tabernacle, St. George, UT (435) 986-4119 cappelettisrestaurantstgeorge.com The Painted Pony Restaurant 2 W St George Blvd www.painted-pony.com (435) 634-1700 The Pasta Factory 2 W St. George Blvd (435) 674-3753 The Pizza Factory 2 W St. George Blvd #8 (435) 674-3753 2376 E Red Cliffs Dr. (435) 688-2656 1930 W Sunset Blvd (435) 628-1234

senior games Huntsman World Senior Games 1070 W 1600 S # A103 (435) 674-0550 www.seniorgames.net

SPAS

Casa Blanca 950 W. Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite, NV (866) 401-6021 casablancaresort.com Red Sands Vein & Laser 1308 E 900 S, St. George, UT 84790 (435) 673-2301 www.redsandsvein.com

speech therapy Communication Station Rebecca Nelson 321 N Mall Dr, L-103 (435) 215-4084 www.StGeorgeSpeech.com

survival kits

Oral & Facial Surgery Institute 393 E Riverside Dr #2B www.oralfacialsurgeryinstitute.com (435) 628-1100

Prepare Basics (435) 669-3377 www.preparebasics.com

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

Washington Family Vet Clinic 969 N. 3050 E. (435) 627-1300 washingtonfamilyvet.com

Orthodontics

pharmacy

Fusion Pharmacy 1100 N Canyon View Drive Santa Clara, UT 84765 (435) 703-9680 www.fusionspecialtypharmacy.com Hurricane Family Pharmacy 25 North 2000 West Hurricane, UT 84737 (435) 635-8200 www.utahfamilypharmacy.com Stapley Pharmacy 102 E City Center St. (435) 673-3575 446 S. Mall Drive #B8 (435) 673-3575 167 E Main, Enterprise (435) 878-2300 www.stapleypharmacy.com

VETERINARIANS

volunteers

JustServe.org JustServe.org

Washington Community Center

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

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

(Medical Center Dr.)

(Sunset Blvd.)

Jon Obray, MD • Derek Frieden, MD • Rick Obray, MD Jeffrey Wright, PA-C • Brookanne Mickelson, FNP-BC • Dayne Johnson, PA-C

Alan Hillstead, MD Dayne Johnson, PA-C

Cedar City

Bryt Christensen, MD

Cole Robinson, MD

Hurricane/St. George Cedar City

Richfield/Mt. Pleasant

Virginia Fischer, FNP-C

St. George

Bart Hunter, FNP-C

Hurricane/Sunset Richfield

Excellence in Spine and Pain Care We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of spine and pain disorders with the goal of providing you with the tools to live life again.

- Arm & Leg Pain - Back & Neck Pain - Cancer Pain

- Post Herpetic Neuralgia - Post-Surgical Pain - Shingles

(Medical Center Dr.)

SouthwestSpineandPain.com

- Spinal Canal Stenosis - Spinal Compression Fractures - Spinal Cord Stimulation

(Sunset Blvd.)

Same Day Appointments Are Usually Available

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