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Featured Story LoveLoud – Supporting the LBGTQ Community 8
Athlete’s Corner The Key To Good Health
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Being Fit is Up to You 10 The Equilibrium of Fitness
Health Hidden Signs of Depression The Gift of Healthful Sleep
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Understanding Attachment 24 Latino and Hispanic Mental Health Care 26 The Love Addicted Woman, Pornography and Healing the True Pain 27
Nutrition Celery – Not Just Empty Calories for Weight Loss Dave and Cheryl Rose Classic Golf Tournament A Success
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My wife, son and I just returned from a trip abroad to visit some of our favorite places and to explore new ones. I noticed that everywhere we went was amazingly beautiful – the Adriatic Sea along Croatia and Italy, the Danube in Budapest, the mountains and rivers in Montenegro and Bosnia. None of it, however, felt like home. Being in the mountains here along the Wasatch Front is something I have come to love. I’m more determined to explore and create favorite places right here where we live. Utah Valley is a beautiful and fun place to live if you know where to go and how to use it. Check out this issue as we highlight several practices and Triston Morgan Executive Editor
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Stacey Bailey Creative Consultant
Kim Reynolds Author, Outdoor Living
Wendy Thueson, MH Author, Nutrition
Travis Lott, CPT, CNS Author, Fitness
Kelli Bettridge, CPT, FNS Author, Fitness
Phil Scoville, LMFT Author, Family Wellness
Charles Abouo Author, Athlete’s Corner
Triston Morgan, PhD, LMFT Executive Editor
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Eagle Mountain City Eagle Mountain City is geographically the third largest city in Utah and was recently ranked by Census data as the fourth fastest growing city in the state. As the city has grown from a population of 250 at its incorporation in 1996 to almost 40,000 today, it has been important to city staff and elected officials to preserve as much as possible the natural beauty and environment of the community. A large part of that effort has been to add amenities that allow residents and visitors to enjoy a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. In addition to the many miles of pedestrian, OHV, and equestrian trails, Mountain Ranch Bike Park (3450 Golden Eagle Road, Eagle Mountain) offers mountain biking enthusiasts 30 acres to explore and features three jump lines, a slope style track, a single track, a skills area with 200 yards of wood features, a teeter-totter, a pump track, a beginner trail, and an uphill Additional biking trails Eagle Mountain City is geographically trail. in the area may be located by using the Trailforks app. the third largest city in Utah and was
recently ranked by Census data as the fourth fastest growing city in the state.
To further expand recreation options in the city, on June 30 Eagle Mountain City held a grand opening for a new phase of the Cory B. Wride Memorial Park (5806 Pony Express Pkwy). This 60 acre regional park will feature a large splash pad, full court basketball, four pickleball courts, four tennis courts, play spaces with exciting apparatus such as ziplines, climbing walls and pyramid, digging equipment in a sand pit, giant slides, and more.
Tom Westmoreland Mayor, Eagle Mountain City
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LoveLoud By Marlene Scoville
UVHW: What inspired you to start this journey, and LoveLoud, on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community? Dan Reynolds: I watched how difficult it was for friends of mine to feel safe in that space. And then I went on (an LDS) mission, and became good friends with Tyler Glenn of Neon Trees. I watched him go through his process of being Mormon and gay and coming out and how difficult that was for him to feel at odds with God. Then I married a woman who is a badass activist who helped me to find my own inner truth and speak it. It’s been a lot of different things and a lot of different people who have inspired me throughout the years as well as people like Tegan who have been doing things in this realm for a long time. I’m just trying to do my little part with the platform that I’ve been given.
When I was in high school, my best friend was gay, and I never knew. When he came out to me years later, I asked him why hadn’t he told me back then, and he answered, “You remember what it was like, right?” Yeah, I remembered. It was the 90’s and it was Utah County. Fear and misunderstanding were the norm, and for many LGBTQ+ youth, day-to-day life could be a terrifying experience. I’d like to think that there have been positive changes since then, but sadly, Utah’s youth suicide rate isn’t one of them. Instead of falling, it is climbing steadily, and has been each year, nearly four times faster than the national average. LGBTQ+ youth in unaccepting homes and communities are 8 times more likely to commit suicide and 3 times more likely to engage in risky drug use. But Dan Reynolds, the lead singer of Imagine Dragons, and the LoveLoud Foundation are trying to change that. Last year, Dan started the LoveLoud festival to increase suicide awareness for Utah’s LGBTQ+ youth. We recently sat down to talk with Dan and Tegan Quin from the band Tegan and Sara—artists who are trying to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our youth here in Utah.
UVHW: Your film Believer aired on HBO in June. What would you want the Utah Valley audience to know about your film and how to embrace the message that you’re sharing? Dan Reynolds: That it’s a safe film to watch with their children. It’s motivating, it’s emotional, it’s powerful and I truly believe it will create real change in the communities that need it most. We tried really hard to create a documentary that was honest and to convey what’s happening on ground zero with our LGBTQ+ youth within homes of faith. The question is, what can we do to change the statistics, the environment and to create a safe one for LGBTQ+ youth, and that’s what this documentary is looking to do. I hope that everyone would give it a chance to sit down and watch it and see how their heart and mind feels.
UVHW: How can we create greater safety for our LGBTQ+ youth and as well as adults; what can we do as a community? Tegan, do you want to answer that? Tegan Quin: It’s so profoundly moving to watch the documentary and that’s why Sara and I and our foundation got involved with it. We want to bring the community together, not to talk about how we don’t agree, but instead to create an amazing space to come together—to have the LGBTQ+ community speaking their truth, but also have Mormons in the community who want to learn and want to be better allies or want to understand what’s going on. The community is the space to do that, and to use music to bring people together. That’s a really wonderful way to start the conversation. As queer artists, our number one job is to bring people together to a space that feels inclusive and feels warm, and I think that music is really wonderful—a great equalizer. It transcends all of our differences and brings us all together. Encouraging people to watch the documentary or come to LoveLoud is a great way to start that conversation. 8 www.utvalleywellness.com
UVHW: I brought my kids to LoveLoud last year, and that really opened up the door to talk about what they heard, and what they saw, and how they felt about it. It was such a cool experience, and was such a great success. What are your hopes for year two of LoveLoud? Dan Reynolds: For me, it’s that dialogue that takes place beforehand and after the concert at home, at the dinner table, at school or at church. I think that change really comes about on people’s own timelines and nobody ever changes in a deep way on matters that are this ingrained in some people’s hearts, by just having someone talk at them. I think the change comes about with time, with patience and with open dialogue and thoughtfulness. What’s the most important thing is the child sitting down with mom and dad and saying, “Hey, this is what I felt at LoveLoud. What’d you guys think?” And then the parents expressing their thoughts and then the child their thoughts and then going to school and talking to their friends about it. And that to me is how you de-stigmatize an issue and that’s how you create a safe place for LGBTQ+ youth where this isn’t even a conversation that needs to be had anymore. But hopefully there’ll be a day where LoveLoud isn’t necessary any longer. Maybe it will just take on a different life of just being a celebration of love. Tegan Quin: I think there’s so much negativity in the media and there’s just a lot going on in the world. It can be extremely overwhelming, and maybe a young person is experiencing anxiety or depression. Another wonderful positive about LoveLoud and the documentary is that it’s celebration, it’s positivity – it’s starting the conversation and it’s exploring a different side of the conversation. Just this morning, I was speaking to a grade four teacher who told me that they had taken their students to an event where there had been positive LGBTQ+ representation there and they had been talking about pronouns and a kid who had been really depressed and who had expressed thoughts of suicide at 10 years old, which is just devastating to hear, had come back after the field trip and said, “I now know more about myself.” This kid had been feeling like maybe he was LGBTQ+. And sometimes it’s just giving LGBTQ+ kids something to look forward to, something positive to get them through these things. You know, that’s why I think LoveLoud is important. It’s positive and we need that right now in the community.
UVHW: Yes, we do. What are your plans or thoughts about doing LoveLoud on a national level? Dan Reynolds: My focus is really on Utah, because that’s got one of the highest suicide rates in the nation. When someone has a LoveLoud necklace on or a t-shirt, then our LGBTQ+ youth can go up to that person, and find a safe zone there. But I would like it to be an organization that represents safety to all LGBTQ+ youth, not just in the nation, but around the world, and I think it starts here. We hope to continue to do as much as we possibly can to create a real impact.
Sources:
https://loveloudfest.com
https://www.sltrib.com/news/health/2017/11/30/ utahs-youth-suicide-rates-growing-at-alarmingpace-new-federal-report-says/
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Being Fit is Up to You By Travis Lott, CPT, Owner Leantrition.com
As summer is now in full force - let’s ask ourselves a few questions. Do you feel like you are not where you thought you’d be? Does it feel like another year has passed and your motivation is completely gone? Do you find yourself making excuses as to why you haven’t worked out, been active, or lost the weight you’ve been wanting to for so long? Let’s face it; we all make excuses at some point in our lives about something. We don’t need to justify failure, however, we just need to accept and learn from it. As a personal trainer and nutritionist, I think I’ve heard all the excuses out there. Here are a few: Excuse: “Yeah, but I have kids and they are crazy. They take up all my time.” Response: Probably true. However, try working out before they wake or after they go down. If that doesn’t work, do something active with them! Excuse: “I work all of the time. I just don’t see how I can fit it in! Response: Work-life balance can be tough to juggle! Guess what? Work isn’t going away. Your health will if you procrastinate. You can probably identify at least 30 minutes each day that you waste on something useless. Excuse: “I have multiple injuries and it’s hard to exercise.” Response: Definitely. I can relate, however being idle will worsen them.
There are so many ways to stay fit. You don’t have to go to the gym or put in hours each day. It can be as simple as going on walks around the neighborhood or the local high school track, joining a local league or with family and friends, going on a bike ride, playing outdoor games or sports, going on a hike, climbing, swimming, yard work, etc. Just get moving! If it’s important to you, you’ll find a way to include it in your lifestyle. You’ll push through the obstacles that beset you. Here are a few situations where excuses didn’t hold someone back: Example 1: I’ve had different clients with the same medical condition look totally different as they followed my program. The only difference was that one always had an excuse related to their condition and the other worked their tail off to get the physical results they were after. Example 2: I initially met Nick Santonastasso on Instagram. He was born with Hanhart Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder in babies that affects the growth of the limbs. He is 21 and has one arm and no legs. Oh, and he can also lift a 152-lb tire a dozen times! If someone with no legs and only one arm can have that much strength, then all of our excuses start to sound pretty pathetic, don’t they? Example 3: Maria Kang’s story is inspirational. She has struggled with eating disorders to raising 3 kids under age 3 and still found a way to become very fit. She stopped feeling sorry for herself. Being a mom is probably one of the hardest jobs out there and it doesn’t stop at 5 PM, but even then there is still time for being active! Remember, getting into good health habits will lead the way to a better future for you and your family. The #1 killer in America is heart disease with obesity being one of its causes . The good news is that obesity is 100% preventable! If you have kids, the best thing you can do for them physically is to be active yourself. If you don’t have kids, do it for yourself or your spouse. Put down the phone, turn off the TV, and get out of the house! Start being active today. It’s never too late no matter where you are in life.
Sources http://www.mariakang.com/2017/09/26 how-i-stopped-feeling-sorry-for-myself/ https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html
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About the Author Travis Lott is a certified personal trainer, corrective exercise specialist, certified nutritionist, and certified weight-loss specialist at Leantrition. He has trained many diverse individuals and groups over the years including people of all ages, weight classes, and medical histories. Many of his clients have seen very successful results that have changed their lives. Travis is passionate about the health industry and takes pride in helping others achieve a new, healthy way of living.
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By Kelli Bettridge, CPT, FNS One concept that is crucial in science and especially in chemistry is the concept of chemical equilibrium. An easy way to understand this concept is found in making a pizza. If I want to make a pepperoni pizza, I need dough, sauce, cheese and pepperoni. Now if I wanted to make a pepperoni pizza, would it help me if I had one million pepperonis and none of the other ingredients? The obvious answer is no. No matter how many pepperonis I have, I won’t be able to make a whole pizza without the other ingredients. The same principle applies in chemistry. In order to make a molecule of water you would need one part Hydrogen and two parts Oxygen, hence H2O. All the Oxygen in the world by itself won’t produce water. In life, this concept also proves true. If I am going to make a healthy lifestyle, I need to incorporate ingredients of Body, Mind, Spirit, and Social. Now obviously being a trainer, I love and work intimately with the “body”, so I have seen how fitness can contribute to a healthy lifestyle, and I have seen it in countless clients lives. You can see how failure to educate and improve your mental ability will result in a poor resume and make it harder to get a job and restrict your time and money to attend social events with friends or family. Lack of mental health impacts social life. Many people see the importance of other areas, but fail to see the importance that fitness plays.
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Studies have shown that working out releases endorphins, your body’s natural pain killer. Not only that, but it also releases serotonin which is the feel good hormone. People with depression have been shown to have low levels of serotonin. It also boosts your immune system decreasing your susceptibility to sickness. One of the biggest excuses I get from my clients for not following through with goals is time. If we are already short on time the last thing you need About the Author is to get sick. Along with health, a huge benefit that Kelli is a NASM CPT and is I see with all my clients who stick to their training FNS certified. She currently plan is self control. I have seen time and time again trains clients at Vasa Fitness. improving health and fitness builds self control and Kelli earned her Bachelor of other qualities that spill over into other areas of life: Science Degree in Exercise Science from Utah Valley confidence, self control, determination, and many University where she currently others. Being able to push yourself in the realm of teaches Fitness for Life. fitness gives you confidence to know that you can do more than you think in other areas. Outward strength is an indicator of inner strength. So what’s the take away from all of this? Regular physical activity can increase all aspects of your life. That is one of the things I love most about my job as a personal trainer. Being on that journey with my clients and watching as their fitness improves, all areas of their life improve is so rewarding. If you aren’t working out regularly, I dare you to start and just see if you’re not happier. Try and prove me wrong!
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Hidden Signs of
DEPRESSION About the Author Alberto has worked in healthcare for over 10 years. He began as a CNA and then worked as a registered nurse until completing his Master’s Degree in Nursing. Alberto has been been working as a Nurse Practitioner since April of 2013. The Center for Couples and Families is accepting new clients for Medication Management. You can contact Alberto at 801-692-3139.
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By Alberto Souza Studies show about 1 out of every 6 adults will have depression at some time in their life. This means that you probably know someone who is depressed or may become depressed at some point. We often think of a depressed person as someone who is sad or melancholy. However, there are other signs of depression that can be a little more difficult to detect. Trouble Sleeping If you notice a change in a loved one’s sleeping habits pay close attention as this could be a sign of depression. Oftentimes depression leads to trouble sleeping and lack of sleep can also lead to depression. Quick to Anger When a person is depressed even everyday challenges can seem more difficult or even impossible to manage which often leads to increased anger and irritability. This can be especially true for adolescents and children. Losing Interest When someone is suffering from depression you may notice a lack of interest in past times he or she typically enjoys. “People suffering from clinical depression lose interest in favorite hobbies,
friends, work — even food. It’s as if the brain’s pleasure circuits shut down or short out.” Appetite Changes Gary Kennedy, MD, director of geriatric psychiatry at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York cautions that a loss of appetite can be a sign of depression or even a sign of relapse back into depression. Dr. Kennedy also points out that others have trouble with overeating when they are depressed. Low Self-Esteem Depression often leaves people feeling down about themselves. Depression can lead to feelings of self-doubt and a negative attitude. What to do If you suspect you or someone you love may be suffering from depression talk about it, encourage him or her to get professional help and once he or she does be supportive. Remember that at times symptoms of depression need to be treated just like any other medical condition. Sources – Healthtalk.org, helpguide.org, Psychology Today.
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The Gift of Healthful Sleep –
Recognizing and Treating Sleep Apnea By Dr. C. Michael Bennett, DDS, Vivos Breathing Well Center, Orem, Utah
It’s a pretty short list of the requirements for human life: air, water, food, sleep. Two of these are intimately connected – without healthy breathing (air), sleep is compromised, often to the point of creating serious illness and even death. Poor sleep, which is often driven by sleep apnea, has been linked to several chronic health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, dementia, and others. For children, sleep apnea has been linked through research to ADD/ADHD, bedwetting and lower IQ. Sleep apnea can come in three forms: • Obstructive sleep apnea, the most common form, occurs when throat muscles relax and constrict the upper airway. • Central sleep apnea occurs when the brain doesn’t send the right electrical impulses to signal the muscles controlling breathing. • Complex sleep apnea syndrome, a relatively rare form, and also known as treatment-emergent central sleep apnea, describes a patient who has both forms of sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition that affects one in seven
Americans, is a potentially serious breathing disorder, in which sufferers repeatedly and frequently stop breathing while sleeping. Loud or consistent snoring is one of the first signs, and yet many view this key symptom as merely annoying, or even funny. While this condition often affects older people, there is solid research showing that children also can be afflicted. Here are some of the other signs and symptoms that you or a loved one might show with OSA: The symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea There are several signs that indicate you might be suffering from OSA: • Loud snoring, generally the prominent symptom in obstructive sleep apnea • Breathing cessation during sleep, often witnessed by a spouse or parent • Sudden awakenings in the night, often accompanied by shortness of breath (can be a signal of central sleep apnea) • Waking up with a dry mouth or sore throat, or with a morning headache • Difficulty staying asleep; frequent nighttime awakenings • Excessive daytime sleepiness, attention problems and/or irritability
The first step: make an appointment with your doctor If you think you might have any form of sleep apnea or suffer from the symptoms above, see your doctor. While many don’t understand that snoring may be a sign of a potentially serious condition, it’s worth your time to schedule a visit with your doctor. If you or your partner or family member is snoring loudly, or if lack of restful sleep is leaving you or someone you love chronically tired, sleepy during the day and irritable, make an appointment to be screened. Treatment Because recent research indicates that OSA is often predicated on an underdeveloped upper and lower jaw, most of the current treatments (think CPAP and mandibular repositioning devices) treat only the symptoms of OSA, leading to a lifetime of treatment. However, breakthrough technology from Vivos Therapeutic may be the first viable long-term treatment that addresses a major root cause of sleep apnea. The Vivos System, a set of research-driven clinical protocols, gently enhances and remodels the upper airway over a period of 12 to 24 months, restoring healthy breathing while sleeping, with the potential of no further need for clinical intervention. The Bottom Line Make an appointment with the doctor to discuss sleep apnea for yourself or a loved one if you suspect this condition. You can actually save a life!
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Dave and Cheryl Rose Classic Golf Tournament A Success By Guy Roche On May 21, 2017 the Dave and Cheryl Rose Classic’s annual golf tournament was staged at Alpine Country Club. Ceremonial tee shots by Coach Rose, Governor Gary Herbert, Ty Detmer, and Bruce Summerhays launched the competition with a full complement of thirty-two teams representing Utah Valley University, Brigham Young University, Salt Lake Community College and many area corporations competing for the coveted “Huntsman Champions” Title.
Summit Partners of Lehi, UT, last year’s champions, retained their title with a close win over Utah Valley University. Sponsorship and participant donations exceeded $100,000. “This is exactly what we want to do,” says Coach. “We want to raise a lot of money and give it to the Huntsman Cancer Institute for research to eradicate cancer.” Truly an amazing day of golf in honor of all cancer patients and their loved ones. Master of Ceremonies for the awards presentation was Wesley Ruff (KTVX-CH 4). The featured Speaker was Melanie Pearson Day former BYU Basketball Player and metastatic breast cancer patient at Huntsman
Cancer Institute. Special guests for the event included Governor Gary Herbert, Dr. Saundra S. Buys (HCI), Ty Detmer (BYU), former Heisman Trophy Winner, Bruce Summerhays, PGA Professional & 3 times Champions Tour Winner, Brian Santiago (BYU), Chad Lewis (BYU), Bruce Brockbank (BYU), Todd Miller (BYU), Steve Anderson (UVU), Sue Nyhus (UVU), Keith Nellessen (NUVI), Eric Heiser (SLCC), Steve Karls (Culver’s) and many other distinguished guests from area corporations. Committee volunteers make this possible by donating countless hours each year supporting the vision of Jon M. Huntsman Sr. in which he vowed to “Eradicate cancer from the face of the earth.” We are winning the War on Cancer. Alpine Country Club will once again host the Dave and Cheryl Rose Classic event on May 20, 2019. Please google Dave and Cheryl Rose Classic or visit our website golftoeradicatecancer.org for more information on how YOU can support this annual fund raiser in honor of all cancer patients and their loved ones.
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FINANCIAL An estimated 90 million individuals own mutual funds — a number that has remained steady despite recent market ups and downs.1 To understand their enduring popularity, consider the following: 1. They come in many varieties. There are thousands of mutual funds available in the marketplace. Each has its own investment approach, which is explained in the prospectus. All you need to do is find the one that meets your particular goals, risk tolerance and objectives.
2. They’re professionally managed. When you invest in a mutual fund, you are hiring a full-time professional money manager to buy, sell and monitor your investments on your behalf. This day-to-day oversight can be valuable, especially during times of market volatility.
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4. They’re easy to track. Mutual funds offer you a spectrum of investments in one fund portfolio. Rather than following multiple individual securities, all you have to do is monitor the fund’s overall performance.
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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.
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Six Things You Should Know About Mutual Funds By Todd Francis Johnson, Northwestern Mutual
What should you look for when selecting or evaluating a fund? While long-term performance is important, the following can also impact a fund’s success:
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The Key To Good Health By Charles Abouo
The concept of eating clean, building muscle and having nice curves is the a lucrative definition and image of health. Even if we try to resist this by acknowledging that our health includes emotional, intellectual, spiritual and social wellbeing, society still does a good job of reminding us that the shape of our body and the food we eat are how you’re measured. Muscles, a nice bod and healthy food doesn’t always correlate to longevity, health, wellness or happiness. You can chase that image many different ways making good or bad choices along the way. Good choices for our health are not only good for our body and looks but also for our mind, emotions, spirit. Those choices have a social impact as well. Good lifestyle choices in one area of health can only help you in others. A person who is healthy emotionally, intellectually, socially and spiritually is one who will have a much better success rate with any diet or exercise program. The best way to achieve your health goals is to raise your level in all the different areas of your life. Good health does not come only from the benefits of diet or exercise, fun, emotional highs, spending time with friends or family. All of those things that affect our health have equal importance. We should be balanced. The choices we make in one area should not affect
another area in a negative way. What does that mean? What good is a certain type of fun if it affects your emotions in a negative way? Can you justify a product that is harmful for your health even if it makes you look physically better? We tend to make a lot of health decisions that only are objective. This is a big reason why we don’t always find About the Author long lasting success with our exercise Charles is a former NCAA programs or diets, or healthy new year’s student and professional resolutions. The only way to succeed with basketball player. He was an athlete at Brigham Young a diet or exercise program is by making University, where he received it a part of your life. The happiest and his bachelor’s degree in exercise healthiest people are not the ones who and wellness. are the most fit or who have the most fun, or possessions. The key to good health is being healthy emotionally, mentally, physically, intellectually and socially. Everything is easier to accomplish when we have that balance.
Good health does not come only from the benefits of diet or exercise, fun, emotional highs, spending time with friends or family...
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CELERY Not Just Empty Calories for Weight Loss By Wendy P. Thueson, MH Plants have a variety of properties that can help the body improve its health. Drinking celery juice on a daily basis, has been found to help with gut-health, cleansing of the liver and lymph system, and so much more. Drinking 16-ounces first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, acts as a medicinal herb and can help with cleansing these and other areas of the body. Wait about 15 minutes after drinking the juice before eating. You may need to work up to 16-ounces as the taste can be strong. If it is too difficult to get down, add some cucumber to the juice as well.1 However, drinking the celery juice on its own is most effective. Celery is native to Europe and the Mediterranean region as well as western Asia. It has been cultivated as a vegetable for a long time and is usually eaten raw or cooked in soups and main dishes. Celery can also be beneficial medicinally for the urinary tract and for arthritis and gout due to its ability to help clear uric acid from joints.2 The whole plant can be used from the leaves to the stalks and seeds. Celery has anti-inflammatory properties that are powerful when juiced and consumed right away. The mineral salts that are naturally present in celery also act as an antiseptic and can help to break down the pathogens’ cell membranes, destroying them.3 In Eastern medicine, the stalks and roots are used to treat high blood pressure and may act as a mild diuretic. Celery contains coumarins, which help with water balance in the body as well as lower blood pressure. The phthalides it contains, act as anti-coagulants, further reducing risk of
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blood clots and stroke as well as lowering stress hormone levels.4 Our joints, muscles, bones, arteries and connective tissues are all built with silicon and vitamin K. Celery contains a good amount of these two nutrients, furthering its’ amazing benefits. Because of the high amount of fiber in the stalks, it contains laxative properties that help clean out the body and keep the digestive system running smoothly. The seeds contain oils that are volatile, traditionally used as a diuretic and sedative. It has also been used to treat menstrual discomfort and reduce inflammation. Blood pressure and unhealthy LDL cholesterol have been lowered on various studies as well.5 This vegetable can be used in many different ways and is one of the few that combines well with fruit. Add sliced celery to a fruit or vegetable salad for extra crunch. Add to any main dish, but add it at the end with the heat turned off to help preserve the live enzymes that are so beneficial to your health. Celery juice is the best way to use this plant and on a daily basis, may help protect you from many of the conditions described above. The water and fiber found in celery is also very helpful when eaten for weight control, and the natural salts act as a healthy alternative to electrolyte drinks during the heat of the summer. Now you know there are so many more benefits available to you through celery. I encourage you to eat and drink more of it for greater health. Sources 1 Medical Medium by Anthony William, pg. 154-155 2 Home Herbal: Cook, Brew and Blend Your Own Herbs by DK publishing, pg 26 3 www.medicalmedium.com 4 Healing Foods: Eat Your Way to a Healthier Life by DK publishing, pg. 78 5 Healing Foods: Eat Your Way to a Healthier Life by DK publishing, pg. 78
About the Author Wendy P. Thueson, M.H. is also known as Raw Chef Wendy. She is a professional Chef, Master Herbalist and Raw Food Lifestyle Coach. She suffered from chronic fatigue for 28 years, debilitating neck and back pain, brain fog, stuttering, and Grave’s disease, to name a few. After eating a high amount of raw foods and using herbs medicinally, she now lives symptom, pain and medication free. She educates all ages through hands-on classes, speaking, on television, radio and in magazines. She is an author of several books and online programs and helps others learn how to create happier lives. Find her at www.rawchefwendy.com.
Celery Juice Place an entire bunch of stalks, one-by-one in a juicer and drink the juice quickly, before it oxidizes. Drinking up to 16 ounces daily is most beneficial. Choose organic celery for best results.
Caprece Summer Salad Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients Salad: 2 cups jicama, diced small or use small shell noodles, cooked. 1 cup cantaloupe, cubed ½ cup grapes, cut in half 1 green onion, diced ¼ cup raw cashews 2 Tbl red onions, minced Dressing: ½ cup Veganaise® non-soy mayonnaise 2 Medjool dates, pitted 1/8 tsp fresh lemon juice 1/8 tsp powdered mustard ½ tsp chia seeds ½ clove garlic, minced
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Biking Something for Everyone By Kim Reynolds Utah not only offers beautiful terrain, but also lots of variety when it comes to riding. Riding is not only for professional athletes because anyone can get out and enjoy the benefits. Here are a few things to consider before heading out on a ride; terrain, bike, and physical ability. What are you interested in riding? Dirt, single track, slick rock, downhill, cross country or pavement? The type of terrain you choose is important because it will dictate where you go and what bike to ride. The beauty of living in Utah is that the options are endless. You can mountain bike on the Ridge Trail in American Fork Canyon, Corner Canyon in Draper, Mid Mountain in Park City, Foothills up Provo Canyon, or the endless trails in Moab. If mountain biking is not your thing, grab a road bike and hit the pavement. Some of the best road rides can be accessed from your front door; the Provo Parkway Trail, Murdock Trail, Alpine Loop, South Fork, Squaw Peak, and the Sun Crest. If you just want to get out and ride a cruiser bike with your family or dog, jump on the Murdock trail or Provo Parkway trail. For ideas on terrain and where to ride visit these websites: www.utahmountainbiking.com www.mtbproject.com www.utah.com/road-biking www.matadornetwork.com www.sundanceresort.com
Once you have decided where you want to ride, it’s time to choose the right bike. If you have never been biking, it is a good idea to rent a bike to find out what you prefer and how your body feels. It is important to visit a bike shop or rental shop that has experience in outfitting customers. If you decide to purchase a bike, it is worth the extra money to get a bike fit. This will pay for itself in comfort and recovery. Do your research and remember that you get what you pay for. Do not purchase a bike on-line that you have not taken out for a ride. The right bike doesn’t need to be expensive, unless you are racing and concerned with weight and speed, but a cheap bike may not last long and be uncomfortable. Here are some options for renting or buying bikes: UVU Outdoor Adventure Center www.uvu.edu/oac
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You have an idea of where you want to ride and the right bike to use; now you need to consider your physical ability. Don’t set out on a new bike to ride Squaw Peak if you have never been on a bike, or it has been a long time. Start out with mellow terrain and build up to climbing hills. The Provo River trail and Murdock trail are paved and are relatively flat, both great trails to start with. If you are interested in getting into mountain biking, Sundance resort offers lift service to get up to the top and various levels of difficulty. Also, don’t forget the importance of hydration and nutrition while riding. You need to fuel your body just like you fuel your car. Running on empty is no fun, hurts, and can shorten your day in the mountains or on the road. Here are some great resources for nutrition and hydration while riding: Skratchlabs.com Bicycling.com Feed Zone Portables: A Cookbook of On-the Go Food for Athletes
The first, and hardest, step is getting out and starting a new activity. Biking is a great way to spend time with friends and family, build strength, and is non-weight bearing which means it is less jarring on the joints. Start your biking journey today, once you gain experience and increase your physical ability things really get rolling and the fun begins. If you are interested in recording your miles and time, check out these fun bike apps: Strava Map My Ride
Happy Riding!
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Kimberly Reynolds is the Program Manager for the Utah Valley University Outdoor Adventure Center.
You have just finished your last day of school, and a new sense of freedom, and excitement explodes in your mind! “Goodbye, homework! Goodbye early mornings!” “Hello, sleeping in!” and “Hello, free time!” Summer is your ticket to happiness! Or so you thought. Summer is the time of new possibility! You could do whatever you want - write a book, build a car, go to England, etc. What has ended up stealing away your time, though? Your favorite Netflix show: SuperNatural or Gossip Girls. Instead of exploring your new opportunities, you have spent your time binge watching intriguing, yet time eating TV shows. Now, summer is almost over. Do you feel happy about how you spent your time? Do you feel satisfied or accomplished? Maybe not. Here’s one possible reason why: A study about the connection between happiness and productivity was conducted in Britain by the Social Market Foundation. It concluded that the happiest people were the most productive, and in order to raise your level of happiness, it is essential to raise your level of productivity. This is why binge watching Netflix or Youtube, does not bring happiness or satisfaction, even if deeply desired.
Through the being productive, selfreliant and serving happiness can come! So, what should you do? You still have about a month left of summer, hope is not lost! As the end of your summer approaches, instead of reverting back to your old habits of binge watching TV, withstand the temptation of your comfy chair. Instead, go and do something active! Work on a project. Write that song or book that you haven’t had time for in the past, or give the gift of service to a parent or neighbor. Money cannot buy the satisfaction that comes from serving. This summer, time and happiness can be on your side, so use it!
About the Author Livia Lundberg is 17 years old. She is elevated by music, and will be using music in future careers. She cherishes learning and experiencing the unknown.
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By Michelle Jones, LCSW Once I observed a man who was feeding his 8-month old son. The son was seated in a high chair and started dropping pieces of food off his tray onto the floor. He would drop one, and then look down in delight to see that the food was on the floor. The father, looking embarrassed, swiftly gave his son a spank on the hand and said, “No, no!” The son looked startled but dropped the food again. Shocked, I stopped the father and asked him why he did that. He said he wanted to teach his son to have good manners and not to be rude. Surprised by his answer, I then explained the infant’s developmental stage and what the boy was learning from doing this behavior. The father was incorrectly reading the son’s motives. At this young age he wasn’t capable of being rude. The baby’s true intentions were about something called object permanence. Somewhere between 4 to 7 months babies begin to learn that when an object goes away or gets covered up it doesn’t stop existing. This is one of the reasons why peek-a-boo games are so fun for babies. This father was confused and said that he thought that being a father should just come natural and didn’t realize until that moment that he 24 www.utvalleywellness.com
was not reading his child accurately. This is called misattunement. Another example of misattunement happens when parents purposely do not attend to their infant’s needs in order to teach them not to be “spoiled.” The truth is you can’t spoil a baby and when they are quickly and appropriately attended to, they learn to trust, feel confident and secure. Attachment research describes three About the Author Michelle Jones, LCSW, types of relationship attachments: secure, graduated from Brigham insecure, and disorganized attachments. Young University in A secure attachment allows a child to Clinical Social Work. She feel safe and protected and gives him is the Director of Concordia confidence that he will be taken care of. Families, a clinic specializing in family-court involved A secure attachment allows the child to therapy and reuinification feel confident to explore the world and services. She has worked in develop optimally. Utah in several treatment Insecure attachments develop when a centers, helping individuals child learns not to trust or is made to feel and families for 17 years. She serves as a member of like they should not have needs. Typically, the executive committee insecure babies will be more clingy and of the National Parents less able to be soothed. A disorganized Organization, whose mission attachment develops when a parent is is to promote shared parenting abusive towards the child. It is confusing and family law reform. that the same person who hurts the child is the one they must run to for protection. This is the most damaging type of relationship because it teaches the child not to trust their own judgement. The quality of the attachment relationship between parent and child is critical to a child’s well-being and healthy development throughout their life. In fact, the attachment relationship experienced as a child acts as a prototype for all future relationships. We don’t have to be perfect parents in order to create a secure attachment— just good enough. Researchers have noted that even in the healthiest relationships, secure infants and parents are misattuned 70% of the time, but in healthy relationships, parents quickly reattune after there is an attachment rupture. Being attuned is a skill that requires the qualities of sensitivity, patience, kindness, and awareness that continues to increase through direct experience with your child. The most important thing in forming attachments is not who feeds and changes the child but who plays and communicates with him or her. Responsiveness is the key to attachment.
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Latino and Hispanic Mental Health Care By Conrad Cannell, Marriage and Family Master’s Student at Utah State University There are many trials one might face in this lifetime, and finding proper mental health care should not be one of them. Specifically, there is an issue for Latino and Hispanic persons to be able to receive the proper care that they need. Throughout this article, I will be using both the terms ‘Hispanic’ and ‘Latino’ interchangeably to describe members of this beautiful population, while meaning no disrespect to those who identify by either Hispanic or Latino. Currently, there are over 400,000 Latinos living in the State of Utah (Roughly 14% or 1 in 7).1 According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 46% of Latino women and 20% of Latino men have struggled with depression.2 However, less than 10% of Latino individuals suffering mental illnesses reach out to mental health care specialists. Additionally, Hispanic students between the 9th and 12th grades are more likely to commit suicide than their black and white peers.3 Furthermore, first and second-generation Hispanics are more likely to experience depression than immigrants. Stigma/Cultural Differences There is a stigma surrounding mental health issues in most cultures. Within the Latino population, there is a fear of being labeled as “locos” (crazy) that can cause shame and fear to seek out the treatment that they need. Approximately 1 in 5 people are affected by a mental illness.2 This statistic is no different for those within the Latino population. Understanding that there are few differences in regards to those who can be affected by mental illnesses, it is important to note that there are some differences in the way mental health treatments should take place among different cultures. I personally have visited and done humanitarian/therapeutic work in many countries, including: Spain, Costa Rica, Chile, Perú, and México. I understand that each of these countries have their own unique culture as well as do the other countries and cultures within the Hispanic and Latino communities. Finding a mental health care professional that can understand the 26 www.utvalleywellness.com
cultural differences and possibly even the language is a big challenge and something that needs to be taken into account when looking for someone who can help you the best. Uninsured and Undocumented The fear of finding affordable health care is a real struggle if you do not have insurance or proper documentation. I have spoken to many individuals who do not seek out mental health care out of fear of deportation. If this is a fear for you, it is important to seek out clinics and providers that care for all persons, regardless of legal status.
About the Author Conrad Cannell is currently a master’s student at Utah State University, studying marriage and family therapy and is a therapist at the American Fork Center for Couples and Families. He has done extensive work with within the Latino community and strives to provide care and resources for those in minority settings.
Resources If you are uninsured, the Affordable Care Act is a resource available to you to see what you can qualify for. To learn more, go to https://www.cuidadodesalud. gov/es/. According to NAMI’s website, you can go to the website: findtreatment.samhsa.gov or by calling the National Treatment Referral Helpline at 800-662-HELP (4357). If you do not have papers, contact local Latino organizations that might be able to help or provide a referral. Additionally, you can search NAMI’s Compartiendo Esperanza to learn more about the importance of mental health awareness within Latino communities. US Census, 2015. National Alliance on Mental Illness. 3 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015. 1 2
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The Love Addicted Woman, Pornography and Healing the True Pain By Lacy Bentley
About the Author Lacy graduated from UVU
In this day of instant gratification, ambiguous boundaries, and confusing sexual signals, the love addicted with her bachelor’s in psychology and is working woman may feel even more disconnected and adrift than in previous generations. With social media, dating site towards a master’s degree at hook-ups, and willing co-workers, today’s love addicted woman hardly gets time to catch her breath. There is Western Governor’s. A wife, always something new and attractive lurking in her peripheral vision, and past “love” connections die hard. Those mother, women’s recovery connections make for repeated attempts at getting needs met from the same partner, maybe multiple co-addicted coach and author, Lacy lovers, repeating themselves in rapid succession. It is exhausting, and she desperately needs a break from the works to empower women to live without compulsive, intensity. No problem, society has a solution for that. Enter, Pornography. self-destructive behaviors. Porn doesn’t make demands, it doesn’t give her STIs, and it certainly doesn’t ask for commitment. Porn knows You can email her at Lacy@ she will be back. She can’t help it. After all, her deepest needs, hopes, and dreams of love are still being neglected. HerRecoveryRoadmap.com She has no idea what these are, but porn does, it gives her an intoxicating substitute that almost makes her feel her with questions, or for a free needs were met. Well, until tomorrow morning, when the hole just feels bigger and hurts more. PDF of her book, Overcoming Love Addiction. What can she do, though? How can she break out of this never-ending, ever-escalating cycle of loneliness, using, feeling better, and waking up with regret? It’s almost as bad as her one-night stands, or the shame of pretending she was with someone besides her husband when they made love. Her heart breaks, calling out louder and louder to have her real needs met, but she only knows how to gather counterfeits and increasingly painful emotional hangovers. There is hope. There is a way out for her. It may not be easy, and it certainly won’t be quick. But if she can hang in there, a few critical steps may help her give up the porn, the men, and her self-defeating relationship patterns. 1. Acknowledge the hurt. No woman was born compulsively seeking love and connection. Infants naturally know what they need, and ask for it openly with tears, whimpers, or coos. The love addicted woman was no different. In early childhood, however, her needs were somehow overlooked, left unmet. Perhaps a dysfunctional family dynamic, unattached parent, or any other host of neglects or abuses left her feeling alone and unloved. Whatever happened, those early needs for intimate, healthy connection from caregivers went unmet, or under served. That causes pain. If she will admit that pain, have it witnessed by others, and allow herself to feel it as it comes, her heart will begin to heal. She must first witness it for herself. 2. Ugly cry. This comes naturally with the acknowledgment of hurt. As women, we often feel we need to be put together all the time. Not so. Ugly cry involves sobs, loads of tears, using a whole box of tissues, and often includes some snot and exclamations of the hurt. A woman willing to let the pain come out however it needs to is a brave soul. There might be dry heaves, maybe literal vomiting. She’ll need at least a few of these sessions. When they are over, rehydration and a good nap do wonders for the soul. Just like that lonely infant inside her, sleep recharges and makes everything just a little more bearable. And she just might need to cry again when she wakes up. If she lets herself, she will only deepen the healing. 3. Name the need. Pain needs a name, and needs will demand to be met, even superficially, like with pornography or risky sex. A woman doesn’t need serious childhood abuse to feel deeply traumatized. Unmet emotional needs traumatize without any other trauma needing to be present. She must name the need, give it a color, a texture, a space in her body. Then she will be able to articulate it to others and see it outside of herself, where she can work on it more objectively. 4. Ask for help. There is no shame in needing another person to witness pain. With her visualization and new language, she can talk to a trusted female friend, therapist, sponsor, or other responsible, empathetic support person. It may even be a healthy family member. Asking for help, acknowledging the existence of pain to another, is incredibly powerful. Hearing that pain is a sacred trust. She will likely need more than one person to hear her multiple times as her ability to talk about it and recognize it increases. She’s healing. Consider each conversation a bandage change after major surgery. It may be painful, but for proper healing, it is also necessary. 5. She needs to learn to trust herself again. Many women who get into pornography, with or without the accompanying love, romance, or sexually compulsive behaviors, learned to ignore their feelings in childhood. They shut off for the greater good or sheer survival. It was not safe to need love in an environment where parents are in their own deep pain. Try as they might, these parents cannot give what they do not have. When the natural trust from growing up in a nurturing home isn’t developed, it must be learned in adulthood. This is no easy task. It is doable, however. It starts small, as she learns to identify her needs then seeks to meet them in healthy, non-sexual ways. As odd as it sounds, her cravings for sex, sexual connection, romance, even “love” the way she is getting it, have nothing to do with sex or romance. They are about unmet emotional intimacy and healthy connection needs. By finding the underlying, core need, then meeting it for herself, wither through emotional healing, or getting the support she needs, the rest starts to resolve itself. That doesn’t mean the cravings or withdrawals from compulsive, even addicted behaviors won’t still happen, they certainly will. Once she can see them for what they are, then seek to meet the true need, even those pulls toward acting out with flirting, sex, pornography, or relationship hopping will begin to subside. Utah Valley Health & Wellness Magazine | July/August 2018 27
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July 31 – August 4 THE ANNUAL SPRINGVILLE WORLD FOLKFEST Recurring daily, Springville Arts Park, 620 South 1350 East, Springville, UT 84663 801-400-9298; Price: $10 Adult, $8 Senior, $5 Child, Free Children Under 3, $30 All Week Pass The Springville World Folkfest will bring the color and excitement of traditional folk dance and music from around the world to Springville. This annual production of folk music and energetic dance by musicians and dancers from many lands has grown to become the largest festival of folk dance and music in the United States. The Springville World Folkfest annually features approximately 300 performers dressed in the brilliantly colored costumes of their native lands. They perform on an outdoor stage located at Spring Acres Arts Park. Each dance group brings a select group of musicians who provide live music for the dancing. The dances, music and even the instruments played offer audiences a taste of many different cultures. Prior to evening performances at the Arts Park, audience members can sample treats from around the world at international food booths, mingle with performers and purchase items from the various folk dance groups.
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July July – August 19 PLEASANT GROVE CONCERTS IN THE PARK Recurring weekly on Sunday, Pleasant Grove Community Center, 547 S Locust Ave., Pleasant Grove, UT 7:30 PM Come Enjoy a nice sunday evening concert put on by the city of Pleasant grove. These concerts will be weekly starting June 3rd and ending August 19th. Bring a Blanket, chair, and your favorite people. July 2-4 FREEDOM DAYS Center Street & University Ave., Provo, UT 84601 (801) 818-1776; Price: Free Freedom Days is a 3 day, fun-filled event in downtown Provo. Bring the family and enjoy the rides and games at the carnival. Visit our food vendors for snow cones, a Texas Twister, corn on the cob, a Turkey Leg and many other international treats. Shop the vendors for handmade crafts, jewelry, quilts and many more unique items. Enjoy live entertainment with a wide selection of musical genres; and visit our art exhibit, featuring nationally acclaimed artists. July 4 STADIUM OF FIRE Lavell Edwards Stadium, 1700 N. Canyon Rd., Provo, UT 84604 (801) 818-1776; 8:00 PM; Price: $35-$250 We are thrilled that OneRepublic, one of the world’s most popular musical groups for more than a decade, will be the headliner at Stadium of Fire on July 4th, 2018, at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah! In addition to OneRepublic, guests will enjoy the beloved patriotic tributes and exciting thrill acts that Stadium of Fire is known for—as well as the largest stadium fireworks show in the nation! July 7 JOSHUA CREEK Covey Center for the Arts, 425 W Center ST, Provo, UT 84601 (801) 852-7007; 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM; Price: $15 Join us in the Covey Center’s Main hall for Joshua Creek in concert! A summertime salute to patriots, pioneers and the power of family! coveycenter.org
August 2-4 CHALK THE BLOCK The Shops at Riverwoods, 4801 N University Ave, Provo, UT 84604 (801) 802-8430; Price: Free Come see amazing art work in chalk form during this annual event. You will be amazed at the talent! Rain days are scheduled for August 9th - 11th. August 26 KENNETH COPE: FREE MUSICAL FIRESIDE SCERA, 745 South State Street, Orem, UT 84058 7:00 PM; Price: Free Come see Kenneth Cope, a inspirational singer and composer, as he puts on a free musical fireside as he performs his favorite songs. August 30 – September 3 PAYSON ONION DAYS Memorial Park, 250 South Main Street, Payson, UT 84651 This annual event is well-attended and for good reasons, it features a craft fair known for their high quality handmade goods, dutch oven cook-off, carnival, live entertainment, a parade on Labor Day, etc. Most events are held at Memorial Park. There will be will a 5K and 10K race to watch or run in, which ever is your preference. Recurring weekly on Friday SWING FRIDAY Gezzo Hall, 490 N Freedom Blvd, Provo, UT 84601 (801) 636-4233; 8:30 PM to 12:00 AM; Price: $7-$20 Do you love swing dancing or want to learn how? Then come out to Gezzo Hall on Fridays, where we’ll be teaching swing dance from 8:30 to 9;00 and have our inhouse band playing live music from 9:00 pm to 12:00 am. Check out our mocktail bar while you’re here andt the awesome light show. Your General Admission ticket gets you admission, VIP tickets are admission for once plus two free mocktails and Date Night Tickets include admission for two and dinner for two. Business casual dress is recommended.
July 13-28 SPANISH FORK FIESTA DAYS & RODEO Recurring daily, Spanish Fork Fairgrounds Arena, 475 South Main St., Spanish Fork, UT 84660 801-804-4500; Time: Varies By Event; Price: Varies By Event Spanish Fork Fiesta Days is an annual city celebration featuring a variety of exciting events for the whole family. The summer fun in Spanish Fork includes parades, fireworks, carnival rides, fairs, and the rodeo.
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HEALTH Howland Plastic Surgery 11762 State St #220 Draper, UT 84020 www.howlandplasticsurgery.com (801) 571-2020 Southwest Spine and Pain Center 320 W River Park Dr #255 Provo, UT 84604 www.southwestspineandpain.com (385) 203-0246 Vivos 812 S. State St. Orem, UT 84097 www.tmjsleepcentre.com (801) 691-7365 Xage Medical Spa 3650 N University Ave. #250 Provo, UT 84604 www.xagemedicalspa.com (801) 373-3376
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Encircle 91 W 200 S Provo, UT 84601 www.encircletogether.org
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Flourish 91 W 200 S Provo, UT 84601 www.flourishfamilies.com (385) 309-1038
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NEWS Daily Herald www.heraldextra.com
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Golf to Eradicate Cancer/ Huntsman Cancer Institute www.golftoeradicatecancer.org Habitat for Humanity 340 Orem Blvd. Orem, UT 84058 www.habitatuc.org (801) 344-8527
TREATMENT CENTERS Choice Recovery 531 E 770 N Orem, UT 84097 www.choice-recovery.com (385) 309-1515
WELLNESS CENTERS Advanced Wellness Center 205 N Main St. Spanish Fork, UT 84660 www.gethealthyutah.com (801) 798-2515
Project Read 550 N University Ave. Provo, UT 84601 www.projectreadutah.org (801) 852-6654
Granogi (435) 557-0467 www.granogi.com
Share a Smile www.shareasmile.net (801) 477-6193 United Way 148 100 W Provo, UT 84601 www.unitedwayuc.org (801) 374-2588 Wasatch Adaptive Sports 9385 S. Snowbird Center Drive Snowbird, UT 84092 www.wasatchadaptivesports.org (801) 933-2188
INSURANCE Inside Insurance 2975 W Executive Parkway, STE 178 Lehi, UT 84043 www.insideinsurance.net (801) 361-2836
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A runner ’s HIGH By Jorge Garcia, Co-Founder | Wasatch.Run-RYR Pacers Times are tough with many things in our life distracting us and fighting us for attention. We get so distracted with work, social events, holidays, hobbies and even addictions. I grew up with amazing Mexican immigrant parents that worked in the agricultural fields in California. I had very little supervision or community involvement in sports or other healthy activities. Like many in my circumstances I got wrapped up in gangs, drugs, alcohol and pornography. Like many in the clutches of addiction I managed to keep my head slightly above water. Eventually, gangs, drugs and alcohol were easy to let go of when compared to pornography. What we don’t realize is that as we strive in our home, at work, and at school there is a space between us and our addictive behaviors that keeps us from achieving our full potential. Holly, my wife for 19 years and the mother to our 3 boys, has been a runner since 14 years old. She was preparing for a local 5k race, once, when I decided to join her. I initially did it mostly as a joke, but I was also ready to support her instead of just cheer her on. I finished second to last! However, I finished and I could not believe the thrill and satisfaction I felt when I crossed that line. I immediately signed up for another race, this time a 10k. I would like to say that I “Trained” for it, but during the race at about mile 3 I hit a wall. People were passing me, guys my age, younger kids, older ladies! My energy was crushed, my spirit deflated and any hope of finishing 3.2 more miles was slowly disappearing. At this point was when I said something to myself that has changed my prospective and my life forever, “Run your Race Jorge, just run your race”. That’s all it took to re-energize me and ignite a fire within to finish this race. Suddenly I knew I was hooked! Fast forward to my first half marathon and a few full marathons (26.2 miles) distances and I had a new addiction. Through running I was able to replace one very destructive addiction with one much healthier for me. Along with my wife and a few really good friends we were able to launch a network for runners on Facebook called Wasatch.Run where you will find an amazing community of runners to join on weekly group runs and as the main page for Run Your Race (R.Y.R.) Pacers support. The goal of the pacing group R.Y.R. is to support runners through their race. You can find us at over 15 events across the state. We run in pairs every 5-10 minute increments, pushing you, encouraging you, and cheering you on to finish strong. We see amazing transformations in each race. The human body is amazing and when you help someone connect to an ‘I CAN DO’ attitude and help them push their body to the next level or break through a mental block they sometimes didn’t know was there, this is something that is indescribable and very empowering to that runner. We will never ask you why you run at the beginning of any race, we know every answer to that question already. We ask you why you run in the last 2-3 miles of the race. The real You will show itself then and that real You is powerful and unstoppable. This is the transformation we see on a regular basis. This transformation is powerful and it helps many overcome adversity and self-destructive behavior. If you would like more information about how to get started running or if you have other questions about my story you can contact me at ryrpacers@gmail.com or visit our website at www.ryrpacers.com.
About the Author Jorge is a native of Northern California, raised by immigrant, hard working parents. He spends every spare minute either with his family or with others constantly encouraging them to reach their untapped potential. He has an abundance mentality and truly believes everyone is ‘destined for greatness.’
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Behind the keys Political reporter Katie England working to keep elected officials accountable When Daily Herald reporter Katie England isn’t interviewing elected officials, she can be found enjoying the mountains, vistas and views of Utah. Like all the reporters in the Daily Herald newsroom, England is passionate about her beat as the politics and south Utah County reporter. England, 26, grew up in Colorado in a very politically active family. “Some of my earliest memories are actually marching in parades and throwing candy for political candidates,” England said. Her parents have been convention delegates multiple times and her father has served as the county assessor in her hometown for seven years. Her uncle is also in the Colorado State Senate. “The political process is very deeply ingrained in me,” she explained. She loves covering politics, but she would rather cover local city government than national politics. “It’ so close to the people. It’s more impactful than what’s going on nationally, but people pay less attention to it typically. So I think being able to be the person in city meetings and in county meetings, and letting people know what’s going on is important,” she said. “I wish we had a reporter to sit in on every city meeting. As there are fewer and fewer reporters, fewer and fewer city and county elected officials have anyone holding them accountable. There’s a posse of reporters surrounding Donald Trump at any given time, but there is not a reporter in most city meetings. I just think it’s undervalued.” She started her path to journalism after two years of college studying English. Partway through, she had what she calls a “crisis.” She realized that while she loved to write English literature papers, not many people like to read literature analysis. “I remember I asked my mom to proofread a literary analysis I’d written, and put a lot of work into. And my own mother, when I asked her to read it was like, “ugh,” she said with a laugh. “So I realized if my own mother doesn’t want to read what I’m writing, I need to figure out a way to write stuff people actually care about.” That launched her into a mass communications degree, and within her first semester she was writing for her student paper. By graduation, she was an editor. Her first job was as a reporter for a small
town newspaper in New Mexico. That’s where she met her husband, Josh Collins. She and Collins are well-matched, as they spend their free time outdoors, always happily hiking, biking and exploring Utah’s outdoors. England has been working for the Daily Herald and living in Utah for about two and a half years now, and the couple has not tired of all that Utah has to offer. Their latest weekend getaway was Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, and so far, that’s been one of her favorites. She said Escalante offers a diverse variety of hikes - from paths to waterfalls, through slot canyons and even desert hikes. The duo loves avoiding the tourist crowds and finding paths less traveled. England is also a runner. She was in track during her high school years, but didn’t enjoy running then. She got back into running when she moved to Utah, and has found a passion for it, partly because there are so many beautiful places to run nearby, she said. England also adores coming home to her husband as well, because he is not at all politically inclined. This means she gets to leave her work where it belongs, at work. “We balance each other out. I go home from a day of work being completely immersed in the political world, and I get to go home and talk about not that at all. We talk about other things. So I actually really like that he’s not super politically involved, because it gives me that break I need when I go home,” England said.
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