St. George Health & Wellness Magazine November/December 2019

FITNESS | NUTRITION | CULTURE | HEALTH | ACTIVE AGING | MIND/BODY | ECONOMICS | FAMILY

In Search Of A

White Christmas

COVER STORY: In Search Of A White Christmas / 14 INSIDE: Gout: The Rich Man's Arthritis / 36 New Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement Surgery / 47 Hope In The Midst Of Grieving / 72

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

Fitness

Health

2019 Jubilee of Trees Advances Neuroscience Services.........................16 Muy Caliente...........................................18 Weight Gain as We Age: What the Heck is Going On?............21

Let Fusion End Your Confusion with Hemp/CBD Oil..........................34 Gout: The Rich Man's Arthritis................36 The Importance of Knowing Your Genetic Risk for Alzheimer's Disease....38 Stapley Pharmacy: What a Year!............41 Neurofeedback Centers of Utah............42 Skin Cancer: The Ugly Duckling...........44 New Navio Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement Surgery.................47 Are You Tired of Having Old Knees Even Though You Aren't That Old?.....48 The Healing Power of Gratitude............50 A New Hope for Those Living with Depression......................52 The Healthcare Crisis: Where Do We Go From Here?.........54 Sciatica: How Laser Therapy Brings Lasting Relief.........................56 Enhancing Post-Retirement Quality of Life.....................................58

Nutrition

Dining Guide........................................22 Does Your Body Healt with Ease or Dis-Ease?.....................24

Culture Senior Moment: My Journey to the Ms. Senior Universe Pageant.......26 Dixie State University Sees Record-Breaking Donations..............29 Buy Local: Whole Fit Coaching............30 Non-Profit Highlight: Tan's Treats........32

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2019

On the Cover: In Search of a White Christmas Cover Photo by Brendan Dalley

by Lyman Hafen......14

Family

Brain Integration....................................70 Hope in the Midst of Grieving..............72 Myth Versus Reality: The Benefits of Modern Senior Living........74 Leptospirosis Outbreak............................76 Grand Opening of Integrated Counseling and Wellness...................78 What Would Teddy Do?........................81 A Happier Who-Ville Holiday...............82 Give Hope to Struggling Families this Holiday Season.............84 Youth Diaries: A Young Man of Mana......85 The Holiday Season Has Begun!...........86

Mind/Body

Healing Corner: Embrace SU................60 Give Your Presence, Not Your Presents..............................62 Connection Through Meditation..........65

Economics Stability for Challenging Times: The Benefits of Permanent Life Insurance....66 Listing Your Home Over the Holidays.....68 Wagons and Wills, Jets and Trusts.........69

Departments

County Commisioner Message..................8 Trailblazer Nation – Letter from the President....................10 Rocky Vista Message – Letter from the Dean...........................12 Calendar of Events..................................88

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M E E T O U R S TA F F

Justin Osmond Editor

Kristi Osmond Editor

Erin Taylor Creative Director

Lyman Hafen

JR Martin, MS, MMS, PA-C Author, Health Section

Bentley Murdock Author, Nutrition Section

Tiffany Gust, CPT Author, Fitness Section

Chad Olson, MS, LMFT Author, Family Section

Jasher Feellove Author, Mind/Body Section

Brigit Atkin Author, Mind/Body Section

Kelly Kendall

Marianne Hamilton

Todd Johnson Author, Economics Section

Jessica Elgin Author, Economics Section

Richard Harder Author, Health/Active Aging Section

W. Jared DuPree, PhD, MBA Executive Editor

Author, Family Section - Fatherhood Series

Author, Family Section - Stories from our Past Series

Author, Culture Section - Community Focus Series

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FROM THE EDITOR

Here we are with the holiday season rapidly approaching and the end of 2019 looming right behind. For us, this year has been positive, challenging, interesting, and comical. Even so, there are mixed feelings associated with the end of a year. We have certainly experienced a lot of personal growth in 2019, and we are grateful for all of our experiences–good and bad—because of what we have learned from them.

Sadly, we lost our sweet brother Troy last November due to an unknown heart condition, and our hearts still ache from our great loss. The holidays were always his very favorite time of year. His birthday celebration was also just before Thanksgiving, which added to the anticipation of the holidays. After his passing, we started some new traditions in his honor and memory. He loved to serve others and was always kind, thoughtful, service-oriented, smiling (though he was often in debilitating pain), and forgiving. He looked for ways to improve and try harder. Now, we “Troy Harder” to be better in these areas and challenge you to join us! What better time than the holidays? Maybe each of us could invite someone who is alone to join us for Thanksgiving or Christmas or provide a meal to someone in need. There are many ways we can help and touch others’ lives for the better.

We look forward to putting up our Christmas tree and decorations on Troy’s birthday. This sets the tone for the holidays and reminds us to “Troy Harder” to watch for those who may be struggling and needing extra encouragement. In December, we plan to once again participate in the Light the World challenge, sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Light the World provides daily ideas for those who want to help and serve others, which helps our little family to be more aware of others around us and find ways we can positively impact their lives. The holidays are hard for many people. We enjoy helping others and showing our girls the joy it brings.

Nutrition can be a struggle for us during the holidays. With all the mouth-watering food and holiday goodies, it’s tough for us to stay disciplined. We have family members who are vegan, plant-based, glucose intolerant, diabetic, and lactose intolerant, so family meals can be a little interesting, to say the least! Overall, we try our best to eat food that tastes good but is also healthy and nutritious. Of course, we could do better. However, we are always willing to experiment with new recipes and ideas to help our girls to develop a preference for nutritious foods, and we are aware that their healthy eating habits begin with us.

Troy’s heart condition has brought new awareness to our family of the importance of good nutrition and exercise. As we all know, our bodies perform and feel so much better with wholesome food and regular activity.

We are fortunate that here in southern Utah, the weather is great in the winter. This makes getting out and staying active a good option. Of course, some prefer to stay indoors and work out at a gym or at home, which is great, too.

Let’s set a goal together of eating more nutritiously and staying active throughout the holidays in order to feel our best when the new year arrives!

Happy holidays!

Justin & Kristi Osmond Editors

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MAYO R A L M E S S AG E

The autumn sun and wind against my face made for an enjoyable—and safe—bike ride along lower Main Street one weekday morning. Those who regularly cycle lower Main may question my sanity for using the word “safe” to describe that experience. But it was safe, thanks to the temporary protected bicycle lane called Bike Lane on Main.

In an effort involving the City of St. George, Southwest Utah Public Health, and Bike Utah—and funded with a grant from Spin, a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company—the first ever Bike Lane on Main took place with a kick-off demonstration on October 22 and 23. For forty-eight hours, the east lane of northbound Main Street between the intersection of Bluff and Main and 775 South was closed to vehicular traffic and changed to a two-way protected bicycle lane.

The purpose: to see how this idea is received and spur discussion about potential permanent protected lanes.

“We have a number of goals with Bike Lane on Main,” said Marc Mortensen, Support Services Director for the City of St. George and a member of the St. George Active Transportation Committee. “They include promoting the economic benefits of walking, biking, and scootering and allowing city leaders and residents the opportunity to experience the comfort of a protected bike lane.”

Let’s be honest: It’s a challenge for local bicyclists on some of our streets. Some drivers get impatient with bicyclists and don’t extend enough courtesy in sharing the roads. And some bicyclists might be a little too brazen and create unneeded stress for drivers.

It’s a conflict seemingly without end, but we can take measures that allow vehicles and cyclists to co-exist on the road with fewer bad outcomes.

According to researchers at the University of Colorado-Denver and the University of New Mexico, building safe facilities for cyclists was one of the biggest factors in boosting road safety and decreasing fatalities in the twelve cities it studied. The research showed that bike facilities act as calming mechanisms on traffic, slowing cars and reducing fatalities. In Portland, Oregon between 1990 and 2010, the city’s bike usage increased from 1.2 percent to 6 percent; during the same span, the road fatality rate dropped by 75 percent. Similar reduced rates of fatal crashes were found in Seattle (-60.6 percent), San Francisco (-49.3 percent), Denver (-40.3 percent), and Chicago (-38.2 percent).

St. George will never be the size of these metropolitan areas, but we can learn a thing or two from them. I believe it would be in our City’s best interest to put some of our roads on a “diet” by making them skinnier for vehicles and adding a protected bike lane.

What do you think? We look forward to your input as we move forward.

Jon Pike

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With the holiday season upon us, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the past year and express my gratitude to all of you for contributing to Dixie State University’s continued growth and success. We wouldn’t be where we are today without your collective commitment and support, and I truly appreciate all you have done for our thriving institution.

I’m excited to be able to share how much our student body continues to grow and flourish. With more than 11,000 students attending DSU, we currently have the largest student body in Dixie State’s history and the highest percentage of growth among public universities in all of Utah. Our current student population has grown by an impressive 12.49 percent over last year.

As part of this remarkable growth, we are continuing to expand our academic programs and facilities to give every DSU student a high-quality, affordable education and help them become career ready. In fact, Dixie State has added sixteen new programs in the past year alone with nine more in development. The University now offers 200 programs including 45 baccalaureate degrees as well as four graduate degree programs.

We also continue to grow our learning spaces to meet the needs of our growing student body. This fall, we opened the 155,000 square-foot Human Performance Center, which includes both academic and recreational space and perfectly exemplifies DSU’s “active learning. active life.” approach to education. We also broke ground on the Science, Engineering, and Technology building to help prepare our students to meet the STEM workforce needs of our growing region. Moving forward, we will be breaking ground on Campus View Suites

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II, a 450-bed residence hall, this coming January.

Additionally, all this great progress is being noticed nationally. Dixie State University has been ranked on the U.S. News 2020 lists of the nation’s best colleges and universities for the second year in a row.

DSU was ranked twenty-fifth in the Regional Colleges West category and finished sixth among public schools in the Regional Colleges West category based on its strong performance in fifteen different areas of academic excellence.

Richard “Biff” Williams of to be In celebration of such a successful year, President I invite you Dixieannual State University my guest at Dixie State University’s second Trailblazer Nation Tree Lighting Celebration. This free event is a great way to end the year and thank you for your generosity and support year-round. Come enjoy entertainment from numerous talented performers, holiday booths and activities, horse-drawn carriage rides, food trucks, and more.

The celebration will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Dec. 4 next to the Holland Centennial Commons building. The first 500 attendees will receive a free DSU holiday ornament. It is sure to be a memorable evening for the whole family.

For more details visit dixie.edu/treelighting

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ROCKY VISTA UNIVERSITY MESSAGE

The holiday season presents us with a great opportunity to cultivate our feelings of gratitude for everything in our lives. Even when life is busy and filled with challenges, we can always find something for which we are thankful: family, friends, coworkers, health, nature’s beauty, freedom, and boundless opportunities. Many people fail to recognize the abundance of opportunities in their lives as a blessing, but life is filled with opportunities that help us to improve, to be brave, to be patient, to care, and to learn. One particular opportunity for thousands of people every year is the opportunity to embark on a career in medicine.

Currently at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, we are in the midst of the student recruitment and admissions process. After sorting through thousands of applications from aspiring physicians, hundreds of highly accomplished men and women are being invited to visit our campus in Ivins for interviews.

While many are from Utah, the vast majority are travelling from other states. It is a wonderful opportunity to showcase St. George and the beautiful southern Utah scenery.

All three classes of our medical students are studying and working very hard. High levels of stress, anxiety, and depression are common throughout the very challenging course of medical school. It is helpful when students are reminded to be grateful for the opportunity to be living out their dreams as well as the dreams of the thousands of applicants who did not get accepted to medical school. The admissions rate for our Utah campus is approximately five percent.

I think it is important that we learn to live with grateful mindsets and actively practice gratitude. In this issue, David Roos, Ed.D., Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, provides tips on how to do just that. He shares a few simple ideas that can be used to take advantage of the positive power of gratitude.

Here at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, we are honored and grateful to be a part of this community, and we look forward to being of continued service. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.rvu.edu.

Best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season.

David J. Park, DO, FAAFP, FACOFP Vice-President and Dean of the Southern Utah Campus

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By Lyman Hafen

About the Author

Lyman is the author of a dozen books intent on connecting landscape and story in the American Southwest. He is executive director of the Zion National Park Forever Project, and is past president of the national Public Lands Alliance. He’s been writing and publishing for more than 35 years, with several hundred magazine articles in publications ranging from Western Horseman to Northern Lights, and was the founding editor of St. George Magazine in 1983.

He’s been recognized on several occasions with literary awards from the Utah Arts Council, and won the Wrangler Award from the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. He lives in Santa Clara, Utah, with his wife Debbie, and together they have 6 children and 15 grandchildren.

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One of the most pressing questions of my boyhood in St. George was how to reconcile the words of the Christmas songs I heard with the place where I lived. As a little boy in the early 1960s, I was growing up in a place where the treetops did not glisten and the children did not listen to sleigh bells in the snow. It never snowed on Christmas, and on that rare winter day when it did, you were out the door before daylight, making the most of the magical white stuff because you knew it would vanish like a dream before noon. My dad would often quote the motto the St. George Chamber of Commerce used in those days. In his booming rodeo-announcer voice, he would call out: ST. GEORGE, UTAH: WHERE THE SUMMER SUN SPENDS THE WINTER. Christmas days in Utah’s Dixie were bright amber days. The rich rays of the winter-slanted sun glanced gloriously off the bare grass of our front yards. You’d get up as early as your parents would allow and enter a living room covered with magnificently wrapped presents and bright shiny objects. By the time it was light outside, you were ready to transfer all your loot out the door and into the sun-splashed world.

None of that Christmas booty included anything to do with snow—no sleds, no ice skates, no snow boots or gloves or ear muffs or hockey sticks. It was just another heavenly, resplendent day in paradise—with

some mighty fun stuff to play with as the summer sun made its winter arc across the Christmas sky.

wrench and dropped the seat to its lowest level. Still, I could not clear it with my foot.

The only way we could create a notion of the kind of nostalgic white Christmas we sang about every year was to fake it. In fact, one of my most powerful memories of a childhood Christmas day includes a face-to-face encounter with a snowman.

Finally Dad lifted me onto the bike and gave me a shove and I headed down the driveway. The push and the slight incline of the driveway allowed me to build enough speed to stay upright. The only problem was that my feet barely reached the pedals. I could catch them at the top of their rotation and give them a quick nudge. But I had little control over either my speed or the wide imposing handle bars my fingers were gripped to. I was pretty much at the mercy of gravity and whatever the spirit of Christmas Day had instore for me.

I’m assuming it was the Christmas after I’d turned six. I shuffled into the living room rubbing my eyes, still emerging from a deep sleep, sugar plums still dancing in my head. There before me stood the most amazing fire-truck red Schwinn bike leaning on its kick stand in front of the tree. Could I still be dreaming? No. It was real. When I touched it, the cold metal sent a shot of electric joy through my fingers and straight to my heart. It was real. And it was awesome. And I could not wait to get it out the door and onto my driveway.

I realize now that this really was one of the upsides to a St. George Christmas. As soon as it was light enough, you could head out the door. And if you were as lucky as I was, it would be a new bike you took out that door. It wouldn’t be too cold. It wouldn’t be too windy, and it wouldn’t be too icy or snowy or slick to get right on that bike and start riding it.

Problem was, my new bike had been selected by Santa to last me a long time. Of course, it was a Schwinn.

And I’d still be riding it in junior high school. That meant it was several inches taller than it really should have been for a boy my size. Dad hefted it out the door and held it upright before me. I squinted against the sun glaring over the black ridge to the east. All I could see in that golden splash of morning was the red outline of the bike. All I could feel was the powerful urge to hop on it, my very own bike, and ride it down the driveway into that morning of mornings.

What was in store for me was a wide and wobbly turn in the street and a panicked attempt to swing back into the driveway, which resulted in me veering off-course onto my neighbor’s lawn.

Upon that lawn stood several delightful painted plywood figures.

They were cut in the shapes of snowmen and they towered five feet tall before me. Their painted-on button eyes and their carrot noses and their corn-cob pipes drew nearer and nearer as I sank my crouch into the crossbar and reached with the toes of my Red Ball Jets to somehow push back on the breaks. But again, I was at the mercy of gravity and whatever the spirit of Christmas Day had in store for me.

The last thing I remembered as I opened my eyes a few seconds later were the delightful button eyes of a painted snowman—eyes that grew less and less delightful and more and more terrorizing as they drew nearer to my face. Had it been a real snowman, it would have been a joyous, snow-cushioned collision with ice crystals exploding and glittering in the morning sun. But it was not a real snowman and that plywood was as rigid as concrete. I spent the rest of the day nursing the raw strawberry bump on my nose.

It was as close as I would come to a white Christmas in my childhood.

I took hold of the handle bars. They spread like the horns of a bull at the level of my chin. I lifted the high-top Red Ball Jet sneaker on my right foot to swing it over the seat but lacked about six inches to clear it. Dad hurried back into the house and returned with a Lyman Hafen’s new book A SNOWBALL’S CHANCE is just out. Illustrated by local artist Ester West, it’s a children’s book for all ages, sharing the story of how the faith of his grandchildren resulted in a rare white Christmas for his family.

Available at lymanhafen.com and some local retail locations.

Illustration by Ester West

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By Laura Bowles “The Jubilee of Trees is a wonderful time of the year when

community and hospital members come together with a common

goal to benefit the future of our hospital,” said Mitch Cloward, Administrator of Intermountain Dixie Regional Medical Center.

The 36th Annual Jubilee of Trees will be held Thursday,

November 21 through Monday, November 25, at the Dixie Convention Center. Every year at the Jubilee of Trees, not only does the five-day event feature a variety of special events, it also

focuses on a medical field to highlight as the year’s main cause.

advances neuroscience services

This year, funds will go toward advancing neuroscience services.

“We have a very collaborative group of physicians that work

really well together,” said Heather Reeve, Neurosciences Program Manager of Dixie Regional Medical Center. “They care about

the patients and their outcome from having surgery, seeing a neurology specialist or having a stroke and getting the appropriate treatment needed.”

Intermountain Southern Utah Neurosciences Institute at

Dixie Regional Medical Center offers neurosurgery, spine

care, sleep medicine, neurology, stroke, pain

management, neuro-oncology,

neurointervention, neuro specialty rehab, electromyography and more. As a special feature, a team of neuroscience professionals

at the Jubilee of Trees will demonstrate telehealth, which is how video technology

helps treat patients via connecting with specialists who live in other communities.

Along

with

the

neuroscience

demonstrations, friends and families can

look forward to the Jubilee of Trees special

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Teddy Bear Picnic, and the Fashion Show Luncheon. General admission is $5 for adults and

$1 for children 15 and under. The Jubilee will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily except Friday, when it is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closing early for the gala).

Ticketed events include the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon ($15) at

noon on Thursday, November 21, Jubilee Gala Dinner and Auction ($150), Friday, November 22 at 6 p.m., Teddy Bear Picnic ($15) at

noon on Saturday, November 23, and the

Fashion Show Luncheon ($25) at noon on

Monday, November 19. Reserve your tickets

online at DixieRegional.org/JubileeofTrees.

In December of 1983, the first Jubilee of

Trees was held to benefit Dixie Regional and volunteers came together to create this festive fundraising event. Now, 36 years

later, the event is bigger than ever with tens of thousands attending each year.

“This event is a way to welcome

Christmas into the community through the help of thousands of volunteers who give up their time, talents, and finances to make it happen,” said Lisa Brown, the

Foundation Event Specialist of the Jubilee

of Trees. “We all come together with the

staff from the hospital and combine our energy and efforts to display Christmas as

a gift to Dixie Regional Medical Center.

We are so grateful for our executive leadership and their teams." More than two dozen leaders move the work of event subcommittees forward.

“This is a celebration of the hospital

and the community,” said Glenna Beyer, Executive Director of the Intermountain

Foundation. “The synergy created results in better healthcare for everyone. We

are so grateful our community supports Dixie Regional and nothing means more

to us than being a great resource for our community. Please join us and make the holidays happier and healthier.”

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Muy Caliente

By Jay Bartlett

Many small towns, especially those having rough times economically, are turning to mountain biking to give them a boost. I have read many articles about mining towns that fell on hard times due to the mine closing down, and surprisingly, building some mountain bike trails turned out to be just the shot in the arm, financially, to keep the place from drying up and blowing away. Bikes save the day again!

Other places might just be far enough off the beaten path that they have to be creative to draw people there to spend their time and money.

Let’s face it, if St. George never had another event (i.e. race or festival), we would be just fine. St. George is now a big city, and our trail networks are literally known worldwide; people would still come here to ride their bikes. But there are places that don’t yet have that identity and are working towards it.

Ely, Nevada, for instance, has come onto the radar of trail fans in no small part due to the efforts of the Fears, Tears, And Beers enduro race and my favorite event, Race The Rails (racing a steam train back into town...what could be better?).

Just recently, I ventured over to Caliente, Nevada, to check out their first ever Bike Fest. Now, I had ridden some of the trails in Barnes Canyon a couple of years ago just after they were built, but they were quite new at the time and some were very loose. It was nothing that a winter or two and some tires on the ground couldn’t fix, and I could see the potential was there. I was intrigued to go back and check things out when I saw Dixie Mountain Bike Trails Association post an ad for the fest online.

Also, there was the promise of new trails, both in Barnes Canyon and Kershaw Ryan State Park. How could I say no to sating my bike greed on some never-ridden-by-me trails?

I was so excited to give them a try as I drove into Nevada, wondering if I might be the only non-local there. After all, it was the Bike Fest’s first year, and we are talking about Caliente—a somewhat unknown place when it comes to the mountain bike community. I was happy to find I wasn’t the only person to have his curiosity peaked about what turned out to be a very cool town with very nice people and really fun trails!

I met people from St. George and Hurricane and a nice kid from Caliente who was riding for his high school team. I took a shuttle with a couple who had traveled from California to sample the Caliente “goods.”

There were food trucks and free donuts at the impressive bike park in town where registration was held and the shuttles to the trailhead departed.

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The evening had festivities that included live music, dinner, and games! I only had limited time that weekend, so I missed out on that part of the fun, but I really enjoyed riding the trails with the dozens of riders that shared the stoke.

The Kershaw Ryan loop is about six and a half miles long and is rideable in both directions. Barnes Canyon boasts thirteen miles (I really enjoyed the new Back 40 trail), so there is quite a lot to explore. A ten-mile connector between the two trailheads is in the works for extended adventures.

These out-of-the-way places have realized that there are worse people than a bunch of happy-to-ride-here mountain bikers to visit their town, and they have welcomed us in a neighborly way. Maybe it’s time to get on your bike and visit your neighbors!

About the Author

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

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By Tiffany K. Gust, MS, CISSN LiVe Well Center Exercise Physiologist According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, we tend to gain one to two pounds per year as we age. As we get older, our bodies don’t respond the same way to weight loss efforts. Not everyone has the influence of genetic predisposition, but your level of activity and your food choices can play a role. Dr. Primack says, “We sometimes say genetics loads the gun and lifestyle pulls the trigger.”

Tips to Battle the Bulge • Focus on healthy foods. Choose foods that are low calorie and nutrient dense such as fruits and vegetables.

• Stay well hydrated. A good rule of thumb is to drink half your body weight in ounces of water per day.

• Downsize your portions. Decreasing your caloric intake by 100 - 200 calories a day can add up over time.

Three Reasons You May Be Experiencing-Age Related Weight Gain

1. You Are Experiencing Age-Related Muscle Loss After the age of thirty, we experience muscle loss at a rate of three to eight percent per decade. This process is called sarcopenia. Injuries or age-related health conditions such as arthritis can lead to inactivity, causing muscle loss as well. Lean muscle tissue uses more calories than fat, so if you are eating the same number of calories, you will gain weight. Regular sessions of strength training can combat muscle loss.

Dr. Marcio Griebeler, an endocrinologist at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio said, “People keep eating the same amount, but because they have less muscle mass to burn those calories and less activity, they end up gaining weight over time.”

2. Your Body is Going Though Normal Hormone Changes Both men and women undergo changes in hormones that can affect weight gain. Women ages forty-five through fifty-five experience menopause, and this causes a decrease in estrogen, encouraging extra pounds to settle in around the belly. Dr. Gribeler states that this shift in fat storage may make the weight gain more noticeable and increases your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. Men experience a significant drop in testosterone as they age, thus making their bodies less effective at burning calories. The average weight gain for men and women during this time is about five pounds.

3. Your Metabolism Is Slower Than Before Due to the loss of muscle mass as you age, your metabolism is likely slowing down. This is a process that converts calories into energy, so your body isn’t burning as many calories at rest as it used to. As people age, they typically become less active, which also slows down their metabolism.

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Dining Guide St. George

Angelica’s Mexican Grill

101 E St. George Blvd - St. George UT 84770 | 435.628.4399 Mexican | Vegetarian/Vegan Options | Healthy | Family Friendly | $ Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-8:30pm / Fri-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm - Closed Sunday’s Located Downtown on St. George Boulevard, Angelica’s Mexican Grill serves fresh, made from scratch authentic Mexican food. The flavor driven and nationally recognized menu provides everything and more that you would expect from a Mexican restaurant, including street tacos, Mulitas, Tortas, Sweet Carnitas, Machaca, and their famous salsa bar. Vegan and Vegetarian dishes are always available. Seating is available inside and also outside on the spacious patio. Catering & To-Go ordering available.

The Painted Pony

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

Benja’s Thai and Sushi

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

Pizza/Pasta Factory

Cappeletti’s

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.

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

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

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

Cliffside Restaurant

511 S Airport Rd, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.319.6005 Steakhouse | Seafood | Contemporary | $$$ Lunch: Mon. – Sat. 11am – 3pm | Dinner: Fri. 5pm – 9pm, Sat. 5pm – 10pm Perched on the old Airport road, overlooking the city of St. George, the Cliffside Restaurant’s menu includes steak, burgers, pasts, kids fare and delectable desserts.

Upscale, yet friendly, plan to enjoy spectacular views whether you’re dining casually with friends or seeking a romantic dinner experience.

Red Fort Cuisine of India

148 S 1470 E, ST. GEORGE, UT 84790 | 435.574.4050 Indian | Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten Free Options | Healthy | Family Friendly | $$ Open Mon-Thur 11:30am-9:00pm - Fri-Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm - Closed Sundays Located in the shopping and dining hub just north of St. George Boulevard, Red Fort Indian Cuisine is the only authentic Indian restaurant in St. George.

The flavors are unique and harmonious, and many of their menu items are vegan, vegetarian or gluten free. Stop by and experience the delicious flavors of authentic East India. The elegant and inviting atmosphere paired with their kind and friendly staff, is sure to provide for a relaxing, enjoyable dining experience.

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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.

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By Bentley Murdock People say they want to “Eat Healthier”, yet they often forget that “Healthy” means it actually “Promotes Healing”, (one thing of which we could all use a lot more). This nutritional self-assessment will help guide you as you make decisions and changes toward eating more healthfully and promoting more Ease of Healing. When it comes to reversing & preventing chronic “Dis-Ease”, the proper use of this assessment tool, really could mean the difference between life and death.

Before you begin, feel free to make copies of this assessment wheel for future use. Read each category and think honestly about how you’re doing with that topic. A zero would represent an entire absence of that particular ingredient in your life, while a ten would represent absolute presence, knowledge, and dedication. Fill in the numbers that best represent your efforts at this point in your life.

This activity can help you gain a basic understanding of the simple ingredients that will influence massively beneficial results in your body. As bombarded as you’ll be over the holidays, keep in mind your core passions and desires for maintaining a healthy and youthful body. And if you’re interested in getting the most out of this assessment, please reach out to us by sending an email to About the Author aloha@healisticvitality.com.

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By Marianne Hamilton Pageants.

For many people—especially those of us of the feminine gender—the word evokes multiple responses. At the more traditional end of the spectrum, images of big-tressed glamazons with spectacular dental hygiene, teetering in swimsuit and heels, often leap to mind. Less savory scenes from Toddlers and Tiaras populate the darker end of the scale.

In my own life, the notion of even attending a pageant (much less participating in one) was completely foreign. Growing up in Sacramento, California, I was vaguely aware that there were annual events from which a slim, well-groomed young woman eventually emerged, tears rolling down perfectly made-up cheeks, sash bisecting chest, and crown firmly affixed to updo.

It was worlds away. It would never happen to me.

But, soon it will.

A bit of background: At the City of St. George’s Fourth of July celebration in Town Square, I spied a woman in a long gown sporting a crown and a sash emblazoned with

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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, Board Chair of Art Around the Corner, and is the Special Events Manager for Docutah. 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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“Ms. Senior Utah.” Given that the temps were hovering near the century mark and everyone was clad in shorts, her attire and bling were hard to miss. Yet there she was, smiling and posing for selfies.

Curious, I made my way over and engaged her in conversation.

Shelley Gish, as it turns out, is a sixty-year-old local businesswoman who is both the proprietress of Magic Stuff Balms on 100 West and an agent with Prado Real Estate. She’s also a single mother of eight and grandmother of nineteen who has, at various times, fostered fifty-three children. And like me, pageantry was never on her radar-screen.

“I had met someone at the Wounded Warriors Senior SoftballUSA Tournament in Florida, and he kept encouraging me afterward to apply for the Ms. Senior USA pageant,” Gish explained. “He also encouraged the pageant organization to have me be the delegate from Utah, since we don’t have a senior pageant here as yet. I’d never done anything remotely like this.

“When I finally looked at the requirements—the talent competition, getting a gown, having a state costume—I thought, ‘Are you kidding me?’” added Gish, laughing. “But I told my kids that I was considering it, and each one of them worked with me on an aspect of my application. It was really special having my kids help me out.”

With Gish’s encouragement, I hesitantly logged onto the Ms. Senior USA-Universe website. The Ms. Senior Universe pageant, it should be stressed, is not a beauty contest. No swimsuit and heels, thankfully, although there is a “gown walk.” So be it; I was fairly certain I could make it across the stage without doing a face-plant.

And what woman doesn’t like to get gussied up occasionally? I was okay with that.

Far more importantly, the organization’s mission had a personal, visceral resonance.

“Our organization celebrates the accomplishments of women over sixty,” its site states. “We encourage women as they approach sixty to embrace who they are and to understand that age does not limit who they can become and what they have to offer the world…We seek to empower women of all nations and cultures to…achieve their personal best, to make real and meaningful changes, and to individually redefine what it means to be a Senior Woman and role model to the communities of women who will follow us.”

Here, in a nutshell, is what has become the guiding force of my life, my raison d ’etre: promoting the concept that senior women (and yes, men!)

have abundant wisdom and gifts to share with the world; we are vital, passionate beings, and the number on our driver’s license should in no way constrain the contributions we can make.

I felt a similar resonance upon discovering the Huntsman Wor ld Senior Games nine years ago. Ultimately, both organizations celebrate the AARP set and encourage us to test ourselves in ways we never thought possible.

Since participating in the Games, which prompted an eventual move to St. George, I have dramatically changed the way I think of myself: The words “athlete,” “competitor,” and yes…even “winner,” have crept into my lexicon. Where my lifelong impulse was always to fade into the background, it now feels acceptable (nay, mandatory) to join my fellow senior women in shining our brightest.

So, on December 8, I will begin the week-long process of competing for the Ms. Senior Universe title. My journey—which has included a crowning in October as Ms. Senior Italy Universe, in honor of my heritage—will take me to a showroom stage in Las Vegas, where I will do everything possible to avoid that face-plant and attempt some sort of “talent” performance (at press-time, still TBD). Mostly, I am looking forward to meeting and networking with remarkable women from across the globe: doctors, lawyers, business owners, teachers, community volunteers, and others whose contributions to our world are worthy of celebration.

I acknowledge that there will be the inevitable accusations of sexism, objectivism, and a host of other “isms.” Before such claims are made, I encourage the suspicious to learn more about the Ms. Senior Universe program. I am confident that you will come to appreciate that the women who wear the sashes and crowns are defying what it means to be mature. And we are, in fact, role models for our generation and those who will follow us.

For more information about the Ms. Senior USA-Universe organization and pageant, visit https://www.msseniorusa. org/ms-senior-universe-pageant-1

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Dixie State University Sees Record-Breaking Donations Donation and Is Just Getting Started ...

By Lance Brown Dixie State University would not exist today without the long-standing commitment and support it receives from the community. Throughout its 108-year history, thousands of compassionate community members who understood the value of education have selflessly sacrificed time and money so that the University could fulfill its crucial mission.

About the Author Today, as the University undergoes Lance Brown is a development officer at Dixie significant transformation and continues State University where he to experience phenomenal growth, specializes in fundraising and campus leaders once again have looked community engagement. He to the community for support, and once loves St. George and enjoys again, the community has responded. working alongside donors and community leaders to During the last year, the University continually make it the best received nearly $10 million in place in the world to live. donations—a record-breaking figure almost three times the amount of the previous record—and this year looks to be just as promising. Just a few months into the new fiscal year, the University has received more than $2.5 million in donations.

“The support from our community has inspired me,” University President Richard B. Williams said. “It has been an absolute honor to witness the far-reaching effects of their generosity.”

This support has come as a response to the University’s vision and strategic plan. The plan, which was launched in 2015, has energized the campus and community and continues to unfold before our eyes.

DSU now offers 200 programs, including 45 bachelor’s degrees and four graduate programs. With significant enrollment growth for the fourth straight year, the University has also expanded quality spaces for student learning, recently opening the $60 million Human Performance Center and breaking ground to build the Science, Engineering & Technology building. DSU has also developed key partnerships with the University of Utah, University of Notre Dame, and Intermountain

Healthc are ’s Dixie Regional Medical Center.

“I love what President W illiams and the University are doing,” University Board of Trustees member and donor Lindsay Atwood said. “I believe we are on the brink of something special, and I am excited and thrilled to be involved.”

As the University’s stature continues to grow, so will the fundraising needs. “We are just getting started,” DSU’s Director of Development Ken Beazer said. “We are on the precipice of what could be the University’s most defining decade in history, and the needs are great.”

Much of this urgency and excitement stems from the University’s decision to move its athletic program to the Division I level. This historic move will positively impact DSU and the community for years to come. It will elevate the University’s brand, academic exposure, and visibility, further strengthening its stature within the state and region. It will also attract tourism and stimulate economic growth throughout Washington County.

The speed at which DSU and its community partners realize these benefits will largely be determined by the level of community support for the transition. As a result, the University has set a goal to raise $1.5 million for student athlete scholarships and support

by July 1, 2020.

“Our goal is to get as many community members involved as possible,” President Williams said. “Amounts are less important than the fact that community members are willing to give. We hope everybody considers giving something and takes ownership of this exciting change. After all, this is the Dixie community’s University, and their team.”

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Whole Fit Wellness:

The Struggle of the Traditional Health System

By Fred Murray Anthony (name has been changed) was diagnosed with ADHD after struggling to pay attention in school. He was prescribed medication to address his condition. Still searching for answers, Anthony’s family met with Dr. Jared DuPree, PhD, MBA. Digging a little deeper, Dr. DuPree discovered that Anthony often went to school with just a soda for breakfast. His single-parent mother, who worked nights, was unaware of this dietary choice. Helping Anthony to understand how his diet affected his condition was an important milestone on his path to better health. Instead of looking at Anthony’s whole experience, his health-care provider had looked at symptoms that matched a textbook definition of ADHD. Working with clients like Anthony, Dr. DuPree started to connect the dots, and he recognized that a larger problem existed within the traditional health-care system. Practitioners were working in isolative thought and circumstance. He began creating a framework to help providers move out of isolation and into a more wholistic approach.

DuPree describes the traditional health services approach as a “siloed” framework. This conventional method limits providers in their attempts to heal. As they focus solely on their areas of expertise and use diagnostic tools unique to their field, they may not see the larger picture and are unable to provide that vision to their clients. Additionally, working in isolation, practitioners may not consider the root causes of disease and dysfunction and thus, fail to offer the best solutions for their clients.

After years of working to improve the lives of his clients, DuPree realized that the “siloed” approach to mental health and wellness was ineffective. This realization lead Dupree to develop a wholistic framework that empowers providers to break out of the traditional approach to health and healing. His groundbreaking book WholeFit is a boon to struggling providers and patients who are seeking to address the many areas that affect disease and dysfunction.

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of expertise to leverage the applicable fields of other providers. One of the many tools available to certified WholeFit practitioners is the Life Integration Wheel. This tool empowers the health provider to break free from the traditional health paradigm and see all the areas of their client’s life that may need attention. While addressing the physical health of their clients, a practitioner can address all facets of life that contribute to disease or health, thereby raising the level of health and happiness across the board. The provider avoids burn-out, and the patient increases in overall health.

WholeFit is not meant to replace current training or expertise but is meant to be used as a framework to enhance the provider’s current system of treatment. Due to its broad scope of application, WholeFit successfully works for executives, surgeons, physicians, administrators, mental health providers, wellness providers, professors, and leaders.

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Fight ing Childhood Hunger – One Child at a Time

By SGHW Staff Every year, hunger affects millions of Americans, and Utah is not exempt from this problem. In Washington County along, 875 families with a child in school are considered homeless.

Childhood hunger is a serious issue that Tan’s Treats believes can be solved. They are doing everything possible to fight hunger, but they can't do it alone. Each Thursday afternoon, volunteers gather at the Tan’s Treats warehouse in St. George to fill food sacks destined for hundreds of hungry children attending schools in Washington County.

Each food sack contains six meals and two snacks—enough to feed a child for two days. Extra meals are included for long weekends, and long-term sacks are provided for Christmas break and spring recess.

Food sacks are delivered to participating elementary schools each Friday morning for distribution. Deciding who receives the sacks is left to each individual school, with classroom teachers, Title 1 Coordinators, and parents collaborating together to determine need.

These needs can often be over-looked in an affluent retirement community like Southern Utah, but surprising statistics reveal the scope of childhood hunger: 44% of all Washington County elementary school students qualify to received free or reduced-price meals; one family out of five in Washington County struggles to provide meals on a consistent basis; and of the twenty-five elementary schools in the Washington County School District, thirteen are Title 1 schools. “Sometimes we think in our little pocket community that everything is dandy and children aren’t hungry,” said Jay Porter, Title 1 Coordinator at Red Mountain Elementary. “We have a lot of single-parent, low-income families who (struggle) to make ends meet.” While Tan’s Treats provides these parents with financial relief and peace of mind, its main purpose is to ensure that children are nourished over the weekend so that they can arrive at school each Monday morning prepared for the school week.

This goal is the driving force behind the rapid growth of the organization: the first food delivery two years ago contained 51 sacks of food, and the most recent delivery contained 653 sacks

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of food—nearly 4000 individual meals. Understandably, keeping the warehouse shelves stocked is a perpetual challenge, so community involvement is always welcome. Individuals, businesses, and groups can participate in the following ways: Donate cash on the Tan’s Treats website using Venmo®, Paypal®, or credit card. It costs $20 to feed one child for a month, but any donation amount is gratefully accepted.

Donate food or organize a food drive. Easy-open, easily prepared foods are preferred. These include Easy Mac®, PopTarts®, instant oatmeal, fruit cups, pop-top individual meals and soups, ramen noodles, granola bars, Vienna sausage, tuna, canned chicken, and applesauce cups or pouches.

Host a fundraiser. Dozens of ideas for fund-raising are found on the website.

Donate time by delivering to local schools or by helping to fill food sacks.

Find your ugliest sweater, put on your running shoes, and be prepared for a fun run filled with Christmas joy that helps provide food to children in need!

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By Fusion Pharmacy Perhaps you or a loved one have been afflicted with one of the ailments or diseases on the list that hemp/CBD oil is touted as helping. This list includes Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, Huntington’s disease, hypoxia-ischemia injury, pain, depression, cancer, nausea, inflammatory diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, infection, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, cardiovascular disease, and diabetic complications. Maybe you are searching for natural alternatives to your prescribed medications or even just an enhancement to the medications you’re already taking. Hemp/CBD oil offers promising results. However, finding reliable and legitimate products in the increasingly saturated and misinformed market can be a daunting task and one that often ends with people giving up the search, hurting themselves, or making their conditions worse.

Hemp (CBD) Oil Is Everywhere!

The hemp/CBD oil industry is continually growing and expanding. It seems like every time you take a trip to the store, there is a new product claiming to be infused with CBD oil or hemp in the form of soaps, lotions, candies, cookies, coffee, tinctures, and pills — all marketed to appeal to your different preferences and needs. If you can imagine it, it probably exists.

Because of the ever-increasing demand for hemp/CBD oil products, it is quickly becoming a lucrative industry. Unfortunately, this growth brings with it unsavory and potentially illegal manufacturing practices, with misrepresentation, mislabeling, and misconstruing product information being the primary infractions. As a consumer, it is so important that you know the source so that you don’t lose out on the benefits of experiencing what quality hemp/CBD oil can do for you.

How and Why Hemp (CBD) Oil Is Legal in Utah On December 20, 2018, President Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill, which allows hemp containing 0.3% THC (the compound that gives marijuana its mind-altering effect) to be legally sold as a dietary supplement. The Farm Bill has given states and the U.S. Department of Agriculture the authority to regulate hemp, which has, in turn, contributed to the rise of the recent trend of seeing hemp/CBD oil infused products on the shelves of local stores. On January 1, 2019, Utah legalized the sale of full-spectrum hemp with the caveats that it be tested by a third-party lab and that it be approved by the Department of Agriculture. Each state is different in how they are regulating hemp and CBD oil products. This leads consumers to be

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responsible for educating themselves on what exactly hemp/CBD oil is, what full-spectrum hemp is, what the distinct differences are between hemp/CBD oil and marijuana, and what the vetting process of a hemp/CBD oil product manufacturer might look like. With so much information to digest, it’s no wonder consumers are confused. To help navigate the confusion, Fusion Pharmacy only carries hemp/CBD oil products that are registered with the state of Utah and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Hemp/Cbd Oil and Marijuana Are Not the Same While hemp and marijuana both come from the cannabis species, they are not the same. As we can surmise by the recent Farm Bill, hemp is completely different from marijuana in its function, cultivation, and application. Marijuana contains 5 to 35 percent of THC, thus giving it psychoactive effects while still maintaining medicinal value. As we stated above, hemp contains 0.3 percent or less of THC and has no psychoactive effects.

Cannabinoids and Your Endocannabinoid System Both marijuana and hemp are a source for cannabinoids, although hemp provides higher concentrations and, in some cases, a better blend of cannabinoids. Research shows that cannabinoids deliver health benefits through their interaction with receptors in the human endocannabinoid system and that each cannabinoid offers its own unique health benefits.

The full collection of cannabinoid forms is called the cannabinoid spectrum, which can then be broken down by extraction of specific cannabinoid combinations called full spectrum, broad spectrum, or CBD isolate. Each of these combinations has its own varying degrees of potency and efficacy, which help to determine the purpose for which the consumer wishes to use hemp/CBD oil. To explain the differences between each cannabinoid combination could take up another article, but suffice it to say that the full spectrum of cannabinoids includes terpenes and essential oils extracted from the plant that work together to enhance the therapeutic benefits of each individual cannabinoid, thus making it the preferred therapeutic hemp/CBD oil choice that offers the highest levels of relief for a multitude of health care concerns.

Know Your Sources!

We are all becoming more aware and concerned about what we’re putting in our bodies, and this can become more challenging to do with industries where commerce often trumps wellness concerns. When motivated by money, some brands take advantage by cutting corners, using CBD from sources with questionable purity standards or processing their products with little to no regard for any regulatory criteria. It’s hard to know when your hemp/CBD oil products are coming from a sustainable and organic farm that’s not using harsh chemicals for pest control or if they have safeguards in place for their product’s medicinal consistency. That’s where Fusion can help end all the confusion. We have done all the vetting for you!

Fusion Knows What’s Best Our expertise in human biology, our knowledge of how substances interact in the endocannabinoid system, and our pharmaceutical practices allow us the opportunity to connect with the highest-level producers of hemp/CBD oil. All the hemp/CBD oil products we carry have not only been thoroughly vetted by us but also have been vetted by the manufacturer as well. It is important to us that the products we’re selling are coming from a reputable and trustworthy source—one that cares about more than just the bottom line. Fusion Pharmacy provides quality, reliability, and consistency when you need it most. Know that with every hemp/CBD oil product you purchase at Fusion Pharmacy, you’re getting the highest standard that will work the way you need it to every time.

You can trust us to have your health and wellness as our top priority—always!

If you have questions about hemp/CBD oil products or wonder if it’s right for you, please come and see us! Fusion Pharmacy is located at the intersection of Sunset and Canyon View Drive in Santa Clara and inside the Riverfront Medical Center in St. George. Check out our website at www.FusionSpecialtyPharmacy.com for our addresses, phone numbers, and hours of operation.

We recommend that you speak with your health-care provider on any decision you make in regards to adding overthe-counter medications, supplements, or hemp/CBD oil to your daily health regimen.

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By Jeffrey L. Mathews, MD

About the Author

Dr. Mathews was born and raised in Salt Lake City, attended BYU, the University of Utah School of Medicine, and Duke University School of Medicine. He has multiple Board Certifications and has helped patients for more than 35 years. He also served in the Marine Corps before serving an LDS mission in Sweden, and to this day visits Sweden every year or two when his busy schedule allows. His family is his focus. Spending time with his nine children and thirty grandchildren on his farm is his most cherished time when he’s not busy helping patients.

For many years in Europe gout, or the ‘gouge’ as some called it, was thought to be a curse upon the rich in return for their enslavement of the lower classes who did their work but did not enjoy the fruits of their labors. As the rich became older and richer, it seemed that a fair portion of them were plagued with a rapid onset, searing, swollen, red large toe which was described as being so painful that even a bed sheet on it was unbearable.

In Hippocrates day the colchicum plant was known to be helpful for this disorder but was out of favor with the medical profession of the 1700’s who felt that the appropriate treatment was to ‘bleed’ the poor victim. In retrospect the common coincidences of the wealthy having enough money to dine regularly on kidney pie, lobster and beef all washed down with a copious amount of wine while the poor laborers ate their garden vegetables, and drank for the most part water are now recognized as the sources of whether one got gout or not.

As our efficient body retrieves old and dying cells it harvests the building blocks used to make new cells .These building blocks are known as ‘purines’. If the purines are, for various reasons, produced in excess or not excreted through the kidneys adequately, they form needle- shaped crystals called ‘uric acid crystals’. When the immune system recognizes these crystals piling up in a joint, an autoimmune attack is mounted with impressive inflammation of the joint and can, over time, cause severe destruction similar in appearance to rheumatoid arthritis.

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One of the common causes of over production of uric acid is alcohol intake and diets rich in purines such as lobster and steaks.

You will remember the rich and their diets while the poor had very low purine diets. One of the other problems is that sometimes we are not excreting the uric acid appropriately and this is most often caused by other medications known as diuretics or ‘water pills’ such as those used to treat high blood pressure. There are some gene pools, such as the Polynesians who lack an enzyme which breaks down uric acid into the purines to be used to make new cells and the uric acid very often causes gout in this gene pool for no apparent reason.

A common myth about gout is the idea that a blood test for uric acid can diagnose or disprove this form of arthritis. In actuality most patients having gout attacks have normal blood uric acid levels and most patients with elevated blood uric acid do not get gout though the risk for them of uric acid kidney stones is increased. The only way to prove the presence of gout versus other arthritis forms used to be to painfully stick a needle into the sore joint, draw out some fluid and look for the uric acid crystals under a microscope.

We are fortunate in our day to be able to see gout crystals in a joint with musculoskeletal ultrasound which is painless.

There are many forms of effective treatment of gout and it is commonly thought of as the only truly ‘curable’ arthritis. Of interest, one of the quickest acting medications is colchicine which was used thousands of years ago by Hippocrates.

Gout can happen along with other forms of arthritis at the same time and is often confusing for the physician. We are fortunate to live in a day when so many options to treat gout are available to us.

NOTE: Choose your weight loss program wisely. It is suspected that some of the popular ‘low-carb’ diets that have a high fat content may promote hyperuricemia by stimulating fat-burning for energy, which produces a state called ‘ketosis’. This problem may possibly make the gout condition worse, especially in the initial phases of diet change and weight loss. Simple fasting or ‘crash diets’ also can raise your uric acid level and make the gout condition worse.

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By Dr. Werner Vosloo, Restore Bio+Clinic Alzheimer’s disease is the only one of the nation’s ten most common causes of death with no effective treatment. More than five million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, but it impacts more than 15 million people who are family members, friends, and caregivers of those diagnosed with the disease. Those who are sixty-five years of age or older have a one in nine chance of contracting Alzheimer’s. All normal people forget a thing or two, especially as they age, but there is a slippery slope when “this is normal” does not apply and action is needed.

For those with Alzheimer’s disease, neurologic decline usually happens slowly over ten to twenty years. It begins with subjective cognitive impairment (SCI) that progresses to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and then to mild or moderate stages of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Conventional wisdom used to hold that Alzheimer’s was an essentially hopeless condition with no cure and no effective interventions. However, thanks to the work of countless researchers, we now know that there is hope both for people who already suffer from cognitive decline and those who have a genetic predisposition for it.

Certain genes make it more likely for you to develop Alzheimer's disease.

Genes control the function of every cell in your body. Some genes determine physical characteristics, such as the color of your eyes and the shape of your nose. Other genes can make you more likely to develop certain diseases, including Alzheimer's disease. The most common gene associated with lateonset Alzheimer's disease is a risk gene called ApoE4, with 75 million American carriers. It is the first gene variation found to increase the risk of Alzheimer's and remains the risk gene with the greatest known impact.

• A person who does not inherit a single ApoE4 gene from either parent has a 9 percent lifetime risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease.

• A person who inherits one ApoE4 gene from either parent has a 30 percent lifetime risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

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• A person who inherits two ApoE4 genes—one from each parent—has well over a 50 percent lifetime risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Why are these statistics important? Precise testing can help the 75 million American ApoE4 carriers escape the fate written in their DNA. Simple and accessible testing leads to personalized therapy that works. However, individualized treatment and therapy begin with an ApoE4 blood test that can be done by insurance covered lab companies (like LabCorp) to determine your genetic contribution.

You might wonder why you should bother to test for the ApoE4 gene. After all, discovering you have a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease will not change your genetic makeup. The answer is this: If you are a carrier of ApoE4, there is a sophisticated and precise, proven program to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Dramatic reductions in the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease is possible simply by testing and following Dr. Dale Bredesen’s ReCODE (Reversal of Cognitive Decline) program, which can be implemented before symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease appear. ApoE4 carriers can take preventive action by starting ReCODE as soon as genetic risk is determined. According to Dr. Bredesen, “Alzheimer’s disease can be prevented, and in many cases, its associated cognitive decline can be reversed.” Restore Bio+Clinic can assist you with evaluation and testing to start your treatment.

A Healthy Diet and Alzheimer’s Prevention With the holiday season approaching, it is important to note that recent research strongly suggests a link between Alzheimer’s disease and insulin levels, prediabetes, and diabetes. Many studies suggest that those with type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk of eventually developing Alzheimer’s. Healthy blood sugar regulation, lower insulin levels, and insulin receptor sensitivity are the single most important factors within your control in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

Insulin is secreted when you eat sugar and when you eat starchy foods like bread, potatoes, pasta, and baked goods. Insulin is very important for health and energy, but too much insulin from consuming too much sugar and too many starches causes disease. The insulin system starts to malfunction, which leads to an inflammatory cascade, free radical formation that damages neurons, and a leaky blood brain barrier, promoting Alzheimer’s amyloid plaque deposits in the brain and cognitive decline.

The good news is that you are in complete control over what you eat. You can make an enormous impact on your brain health (and your total health) by making your diet a health-giving factor rather than a disease risk factor. Eliminate or drastically reduce sugar and starches from your diet. Be good to your brain so it will give you its best.

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TIPS FOR HEALTHY BRAIN HOUSEKEEPING SLEEP: Optimize your sleep habits to ensure you’re getting

adequate rest. Melatonin is very important for brain health!

EXERCISE: Moderate, regular exercise is one of the most important stimuli for brain-healing hormone production and blood flow.

BRAIN TRAINING: Programs such as BrainHQ or Lumosity can help you start exercising your brain for better overall function.

DIET AND NUTRITION: A diet decreased in allergens and

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By Kelli Charlton, Director of Education, Stapley Pharmacy The editor of the St George Health & Wellness Magazine suggested that he wanted something personal for this issue. 2019 has been so full of action that there is certainly plenty to choose from. Some of this year’s highlights are listed below, and the Stapley Pharmacy team hopes you were able to attend some or all of these events.

Our fortieth year anniversary celebration culminated on October 26, 2019, at the Dixie State University Homecoming football game. We took over the tailgate party with a street party extravaganza, which included DJ Lex, forty pizzas from Little Caesars, and the distribution of 1,000 pizza cutters. Not to forget the football game or the half-time show, the Stapley staff and family joined the DSU cheerleaders and Dixie Blaze tossing 500 t-shirts into the crowd and presenting a $1,000 scholarship, in conjunction with the Brad Stapley Memorial Foundation, to a student going into the medical field after graduation.

We added a giant flag mural to the back of the Stapley downtown location and will continue to honor our military throughout the upcoming years. Our Bison, appropriately named American Trailblazer, was introduced in January 2019 and installed one week prior to previous owner Brad Stapley’s death (February 7, 2019) in front of the Dino Crossing store.

We have accomplished some great things this year, including: Introducing two top-grade CBD products for purchase.

Winning the National Pharmacy of the Year Award.

Sponsoring and facilitating over 150 educational lectures.

Involved the community with over fifty community partners.

Sponsoring Safety Town, Washington City Marathon, Root for Kids, Southwest Symphony, Memory Matters, Zion’s Way Home Health and Hospice Butterfly Memorial, and many others.

Collecting over 1,000 pounds of unwanted, unused drugs.

Our Pharmacy staff also helped with educational campaigns in conjunction with the Southwest Prevention Coalition JUUL Awareness • Red Ribbon Week CBD and Marijuana Education Opiod and Suicide Correlation Education What's next? Under the direction of the new owner, Jana Stapley, the pharmacy will continue to grow. There will be more involvement in regulatory issues that plague independent pharmacies by advocating for all community pharmacies within the State of Utah. We will continue our Ask the Experts educational campaigns and welcome any suggestions on health-related topics about which you want to know more. We will continue our community health engagement by providing drop boxes, hosting vaccine shoot-outs, and participating in wellness fairs.

Overall, we will continue to serve you. Thank you for your patronage over these past forty years. Always remember that your pharmacist is your most accessible medical professional.

Wishing you the happiest of holidays.

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By Benjamin Carter, MD

About the Author

Dr. Carter was raised in St. George and attended Dixie College and the University of Utah prior to moving to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for medical school. He attended the Medical College of Wisconsin (2002-2006) and completed dermatology residency training at the Medical College of Wisconsin (20072010). Dr. Carter practices general medical and surgical dermatology. He currently resides in Santa Clara, Utah with his wife Janae and their five children. Ben enjoys spending time with his family at home and in the outdoors.

A few years ago, I came across an old Disney cartoon entitled The Ugly Duckling. I recognized it as one I had seen as a child. As the story goes, a mother duck has many beautiful ducklings, but one does not look like the others. The odd looking duck is ostracized by his siblings. He is sad and lonely until he comes across some baby swans. Catching a glimpse of himself in the water, he recognizes that he is not a duck but is a swan. He joins the swan family and lives happily ever after.

The ugly duckling phenomenon can be a helpful tool in the detection of skin cancer. The concept is based on the Sesame Street principle that “one of these is not like the others.” When it comes to skin cancer, our spots frequently don’t look or act like other “normal” spots. Skin cancers generally are changing, growing over a few weeks or months, tender to touch, rough, itchy, darker in color, or just new and different. The goal is to find these spots early in their development in order to live skin-cancer free and happily ever after.

There are three principal types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma.

Basal Cell Carcinoma occurs most commonly on sun-exposed skin but can occur anywhere on the body. It frequently presents as a small, skin-colored or pink bump which grows very slowly. It can bleed with minimal trauma, such as washing or drying the face. Basal cell carcinoma is very slow growing and is treated with surgery. It rarely spreads to lymph nodes or other parts of the body. If left untreated, it can burrow into deeper tissues, becoming much more complicated to treat with surgery or radiation.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma is the second most common cancer of the skin. It occurs principally on the head and neck but can affect all parts of the body. It is generally easily treated with surgery, but unlike basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma can spread to lymph nodes and other organs. High risk areas include the lips and ears. It usually appears as a red, scaly, tender-to-touch bump on the skin that can double in size over the course of just a few weeks.

Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer and can occur anywhere on the body.

Melanoma frequently presents as a new or changing brown or black spot on the skin. It can spread into lymph nodes and almost any other organ of the body. Melanoma can be fast or slow growing. It can arise in an old mole or present as a new mole.

The ABCDEs of moles are used to help patients determine if a mole needs to be seen by a dermatologist.

Asymmetry: Melanoma lesions are often irregular or asymmetrical in shape.

Border: Melanoma lesions usually have irregular borders that are difficult to define.

Color: The presence of more than one color (blue, black, brown, tan, etc.) or the uneven distribution of color can sometimes be a warning sign of melanoma. Benign moles are usually a single shade of brown or tan.

Diameter: Melanoma lesions are often larger than a pencil eraser.

Evolution: Changing moles should be evaluated by a dermatologist. Generally, moles do not change visibly over short periods of time.

If you or a family member are concerned about an “ugly duckling” on your skin, don’t put off having it checked by a physician. Please call Riverside Medical Arts at (435)628-6466 to schedule an appointment.

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New NAVIO◊Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement Surgery Comes to St. George

By Michael W. Manning, DO When it comes to joint replacement surgery, patients want a surgeon who can work with a higher level of accuracy. Advancements in medical technologies are rapidly evolving. Examples of these include assisted surgical devices, minimally invasive procedures for knee and hip replacements, rapid recovery protocols, artificial intelligence, and low and/or no-opioid pain control options. These and other innovations can enable even the most skilled surgeons to achieve more accurate implant placement, potentially improving patient short-term and long-term outcomes.

St. George Surgical Center (SGSC), a multi-specialty, nationallyaccredited, and Medicare-certified outpatient surgery center, has partnered with Smith & Nephew to bring the NAVIO◊ robotics-assisted joint replacement system to southern Utah. SGSC is currently the first and only surgical facility in Utah and Nevada with this state-of-the-art technology and NAVIO◊ certified surgeons. SGSC has already attracted patients from more than forty states and Canada to St. George through its domestic medical tourism program and contracts directly with employers and Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) who refer patients from all over the USA. SGSC also offers a cash-pay program offering low discounted prices for patients who arrange to pay in full on the day of surgery.

WHY THE NAVIO SURGICAL SYSTEM OVER OTHER SYSTEMS IN THE MARKET? The NAVIO◊ surgical system has the widest array of implant options, allowing surgeons to better tailor their treatment plans for patients. Undamaged cartilage and ligaments can be spared such that a more normally functioning joint may be achieved. Additionally, SGSC brought this technology, demonstrating a commitment to uncompromised quality for our patients at no extra cost to them.

NAVIO◊ adds a level of accuracy that may help improve the function and feel of joint replacement implants. Potentially, NAVIO◊ also may extend their longevity The system is minimally invasive, helping spare soft tissue trauma during surgery. Less soft tissue trauma may result in less postoperative pain, lower risk of complications, faster recovery, as well as improved range of motion. With the combination of minimally invasive surgery techniques with multimodal pain control, such as Iovera and/or EXPAREL, we are rapidly approaching opioid-free joint replacement surgery.

Robotics-assisted, minimally-invasive joint replacement may allow patients to have more confidence in their joint and more readily return to everyday activities such as going on pain-free walks, climbing stairs, and walking hills, as well as simple things like putting on their shoes. If you are considering joint replacement surgery, please call SGSC at (844) 673-0095 to arrange a consultation with a NAVIO ◊-certified orthopedic 676 South Bluff Street - St. George, Utah 84770 surgeon and determine if you are a candidate for roboticsassisted surgery.

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Michael W. Manning, DO is a board-certified, fellowshiptrained orthopaedic surgeon located in St George, Utah.

Dr. Manning is the founder of Novatio, the pioneers of Full-Circle Orthopaedics™.

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ARE YOU TIRED OF HAVING OLD KNEES

EVEN THOUGH YOU AREN’T THAT OLD?

By East West Health Team Just the other day, I had one of my patients tell me, “Regan, aging is not for sissies, but I’ll take it over the alternative!” I couldn’t agree with him more. As children, we heal very quickly, but it seems that the older we get, the harder it is to bounce back.

Aging typically impacts our joints first. Lately, have you noticed that your knees make noise when you squat down? Have you felt the lack of stability walking up and down the stairs? Have you felt more pain when you’re hiking, running, or even walking, and do you wonder why?

The noise and pain in your knees can be one of the earliest signs of accelerated aging, which might also be osteoarthritis or bone-on-bone from a loss of cushioning. Until now, the only options you’ve been given are an injection to ease the pain and inflammation or a surgical operation, such as a knee replacement. What if we could put new life into your knees?

The good news is that you have master cells in your body called stem cells that replace cells when they die. If you have enough healthy stem cells, you will slow your aging process and speed up your ability to heal and recover.

With new scientific breakthroughs, there are more ways now than ever before to reverse various aspects of aging in your knees or other joints in safe, effective, and non-invasive ways.

Here’s what John and Alison had to say: “Wow! This is the best decision we’ve made. My knees are better than ever before. I honestly can’t remember my knees feeling this good. This is a miracle. May God bless you all for what you are doing for humanity.”

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By Dr. David Roos, Dean of Students, Rocky Vista University, Southern Utah What do you have in common with every other person reading this article? Other than the ability to read, another thing you have in common with everyone else is your desire to be happy. Very few of us wake up each morning and think, “What can I do today to make myself miserable?” Unfortunately, many people are miserable because they let “life happen” rather than taking specific steps to improve their odds.

We all make daily decisions, including what we think, which can lead us toward or away from happiness. We know money doesn’t buy happiness, although a lack of it isn’t good either. Fame, notoriety, or having good health also do not buy happiness; I know plenty of people with money and good health who are miserable. Meanwhile, my son who is currently fighting cancer and in a wheelchair is one of the happiest people I know. So what is the recipe for happiness?

While that may be the subject for another article (or book), one of the main ingredients is gratitude. Life is funny that way. Sometimes the answers to some of life’s biggest questions can also be the simplest. To find out why gratitude is such a big deal, let’s briefly turn to science: Many recent studies have found that people who consciously focus on gratitude experience greater emotional well-being and physical health than those who don’t. In comparison with control groups, those who cultivated a grateful outlook each day experienced the following results: • They felt better about their lives as a whole.

• They experienced greater levels of joy and happiness.

• They got sick less often.

• They felt optimistic about the future.

• They had more energy, enthusiasm, and focus.

• They experienced heightened spirituality or had the ability to see something bigger than themselves.

And the list goes on. Who would have thought that the early Pilgrims may really have been on to something? If you stop and think about it, you can know intuitively that there is real power in gratitude.

Try this experiment. Think of one person who has had a positive impact on your life: a parent, sibling, teacher, or religious leader. Now close your eyes and imagine that you are giving them a hug and thanking them for all that they have done for you. How did it make you feel? Did you feel good inside? That’s it! That’s the power of gratitude. Now, how can you operationalize this to be a part of your daily routine?

Here are a few ideas:

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1. Keep a gratitude journal. Every night, write down three to five things that you are grateful for and include positive experiences from the day. Elaborate on one of these ideas.

2. Write thank you cards. We are all touched by countless people in our lives. Make it a goal to thank someone in writing each week.

3. Say thank you often, particularly to those who serve you! In my own life, I now have many more people to thank as neighbors, friends, family members, and even complete strangers have rallied around my son.

About the Author

Dr David Roos is a longtime resident of St George, with roots beginning at Dixie College in 1994.

With more than 25 years of experience in higher education, David is now the Dean of Students at Rocky Vista University, College of Osteopathic Medicine located in Ivins, UT.

4. Think about what you are grateful for each morning. You will be surprised at how much better your day goes. If you believe in a higher power, express gratitude each day for your life, the good things in your life, and the help your are given when things are challenging.

Make a decision today to be more grateful. You can enrich others’ lives while also improving your own. As Albert Scheitzer wrote, “At times, our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lit the flame within us.”

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A New Hope for Those Living with Depression

When Antidepressant Medications Aren't Working, Hope is Not Lost

By Premier TMS If someone you love is battling depression and not seeing results with antidepressant medications, chances are you’re feeling utterly hopeless and don’t know where to turn next. NeuroStar TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Therapy could be the answer for someone you care about. It is now available in St. George, Utah, at Premier Psychological Counseling and Consulting, PC (435-216-9290).

Your loved one is not alone and neither are you.

Unfortunately, 5.5 million depression sufferers don’t find relief from antidepressant medications. But there’s good news: NeuroStar TMS is a non-drug depression treatment that may help when antidepressant medications don’t. Because it is not a depression drug, TMS does not have the same side effects associated with traditional antidepressant medications.The most common side effect is temporary pain or discomfort at or near the treatment site.

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Here’s what Elsa wants you to know as you and your loved one embark on your own NeuroStar TMS journey: Remind yourself that depression is a disease. Caring for a loved one with depression will have its ups and downs.

Remember you’re not alone. Do your best to stay positive, and ask for help when you need it. While you’re supporting your loved one, you also deserve to feel supported. Lean on your friends and family when you need encouragement and help, and try to let go of the guilt you might be feeling. In fact, my journey taught me that your doctor and treater will quickly become part of your support system; Rich and I still keep in touch with ours and consider them part of our family now.

Keep a routine. If your loved one begins NeuroStar TMS, I recommend keeping the same treatment time every day, since the journey may take six weeks. Rich and I tried to do something fun after treatment, like going out for lunch or simply getting ice cream, which really helped us view these sessions as part of our daily lives and kept us marching forward together.

A New Day with New Hope and Unlimited Potential!

Be Patient. While we all wish it to be patient, your loved one is not going to get better overnight. I started to notice changes in Rich after a few weeks. Everyone is different, but subtle improvements could be a sign that things are heading in the right direction, so be on the lookout and trust in the process.

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THE

HEALTHCARE

CRISIS

HOW DID WE GET HERE AND WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

By J. R. Martin, Alive and Well According to a recent Gallup poll, medical costs are still among the top worries that we experience as Americans. It seems we fear the costs associated with accidents and disease as much as the problems themselves.

Healthcare costs are a hot topic. Democrats and Republicans alike seek to navigate us out of our healthcare crisis. As in any critically lost situation, we are left to wonder about how we got here and to worry about how we get out. Reflecting on my personal experiences and reviewing the data have helped me. I hope it helps you.

As a young man growing up in the ’80s (complete with a mullet and ’80s music blaring on the radio), I remember my father working long hours in the emergency room in American Fork, Utah. He loved it.

The sense of community and service was profound. At that time, the hospital still seemed to be true to its 1937 beginnings. The original property cost was $2,500 and half of that amount was raised by the community. This was their hospital.

As the community grew, so did the hospital. The roaring ’50s brought a new location and updated facilities, which doubled the number of patient beds. During the decades between the hospital’s original construction and the 1950s, the ratio of administrators to physicians remained consistent. However, the ’60s and ’70s brought a change.

Administration began to grow and outpace the physician population substantially. I still remember the day in the ’80s when my father said that the new hospital had the same number of patient rooms but had doubled or tripled the space for administration.

Beginning in the ’90s, the percentage of administrators compared to physicians skyrocketed. The cost of healthcare skyrocketed as well. The new century has seen a dramatic increase in non-clinical healthcare workers.

Perhaps this also adds fuel to our skyrocketing costs. According to an analysis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (Berwick, Joynt and Shrank, JAMA 2019:dpi/1001), researchers stated that “administrative complexity was responsible for $265.5 billion of waste.” It is interesting 54 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

to note that the researchers were unable to find studies that focused on interventions targeting administrative complexity.

The lack of any studies focusing on how to decrease administrative costs reminds me of an interview I watched between a journalist and an expert medical economist. The medical economist had spent years in Washington analyzing medical economics. At the conclusion of the extensive interview, which covered a myriad of medical economic situations and scenarios, the researcher simply asked, “So why are medical costs too high?” The economist responded, “They are high because we charge so much.” There was a long, awkward pause, and the journalist nodded her head as if trying to wrap her mind around the obvious. The journalist continued, “(If ) healthcare is so expensive because we charge so much, then how many discussions are there in Washington about cutting costs?” The researcher responded, “None, because no one is interested in making less money.”

Now what? I have noticed that About the Author mullets are coming back! ’80s music J.R. is the founder of Alive & Well. He received his bachelor of is still playing loud and clear on some science in chemistry and exercise local channels. I believe we still have science and master of science in an amazing community of amazing health promotion from Brigham individuals who want to take healthcare Young University. Later, he back into their own hands and are willing received a master of medical science from Midwestern to pay for it. What do you think?

University and eventually I welcome your suggestions on Alive became licensed a physician’s & Well’s Facebook page. Together, I assistant. He has worked at Enterprise Valley Medical think we can find our way out! We can Center as well as IHC in St. guide our community. Look for my live George Utah. J.R. currently presentation containing the graphs you works full time to provide see in this article. I will be looking for individuals, families, and small businesses total solutions for your comments. their health and wellness needs.

J.R. spends his time with his beautiful wife and 4 beautiful daughters. He loves to golf, run and play the accordion, but not at the same time.

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By Dr. Ward Wagner

Sciatica

How Laser Therapy Brings Lasting Relief

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The nervous system of the body is an intricate network that carries signals back and forth from the brain to the body and the body to the brain, all day long. Nerves are the messengers that enable us to experience everything around us, and within us.

The delicate pleasures of the senses, the grand experience of movement, even the intricacies of thought, are all because of our nerves.

Nerves stem from the spinal cord and, like branches of a tree, divide and extend throughout our muscles and soft tissues. One of the largest “branches” coming off the stem of our spinal cord is the sciatic nerve.

The sciatic nerve is actually made up of five nerves all bundled together, and its circumference is about the size of a man’s thumb. This large nerve connects the spinal cord with the outside of the thigh, the hamstring muscles in the back of the thigh, and the muscles in your lower leg and feet. This is why sciatic nerve impingement often results in muscle weakness, numbness and/or tingling in the leg, ankle, foot, and toes.

Another common term for sciatic nerve impingement is “sciatica”.

Perhaps you have heard someone complaining about this literal pain in their rear end, or have experienced it yourself. Sciatica occurs when there is pressure on the nerve, and can either come from the nerve roots of the spine that feed into the nerve, or from the sciatic nerve itself. There are muscles around the large sciatic nerve which, if tight or bound, can compress the nerve causing extreme pain in the buttock area and down the leg. This type of pain can be severely debilitating, as you can imagine. Once the sciatic nerve is irritated, the inflammation and pain can go on and on, making it difficult to sit, walk, or even stand for long periods of time. Unless the body is able to break the cycle of inflammation and repair the tissue, sciatica can linger for weeks and even months.

Laser therapy is an effective way to treat painful sciatica symptoms by reducing inflammation in the soft tissues surrounding the nerve, allowing the nerve to heal. Class IV laser therapy has several components that allow it to make changes in the body. The powerful laser sends beams of light and energy through the skin and deep into the layers of soft tissue and muscle surrounding the nerve. It targets and treats the sciatic nerve and surrounding tissue to actually heal them, not just mask their symptoms as often is the case with pain medication and even steroid injections.

Laser therapy increases the blood flow to the area, and works at a cellular level to stimulate the cells and aide in repair, allowing the body to heal more rapidly. By increasing blood flow, improving cellular function, and reducing inflammation, the sciatic nerve is able to recover and the symptoms subside. The process is painless, and typically takes only a few minutes. Many patients note improvement in their condition in just one or two sessions, which may be scheduled three to five times per week until the condition is under control.

If you or someone you know would benefit from laser therapy to treat sciatic pain and symptoms, contact Dixie Chiropractic at (435)673-1443 to set up a consultation. If you would like to know more about laser therapy, or other treatment options we offer, you can visit our website at: dixiechiro.com to learn more.

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By Richard K. Harder, MS Following a recent hike on a beautiful southern Utah morning with a friend, he asked me what I had planned for the afternoon. As a semi-retiree, I mentioned that I would be preparing for a couple of my university classes and promoting my management consulting practice.

I asked my friend (who is a retired law enforcement officer with substantial savings About the Author and investments) what he had planned. He Richard K. Harder is said that he was going back to his home an adjunct instructor at Dixie State University in to watch more sports news, something the School of Business and which had become increasingly boring and Communication, and senior meaningless to him. Quite frankly, he was adjunct instructor at the not enjoying his retirement years as much as College of Business and Public he had hoped, even though he was enjoying Management, University of La Verne in California. many leisure activities with his wife.

He holds a master’s degree in I recommended that he consider management from California involving himself in some level of State University, Los Angeles, meaningful community service or perhaps and degrees in business and hospitality management from getting a part-time job where he could feel San Francisco State University more productive. He said he didn’t need and the City College of San a job; he had plenty of money Francisco. He is principal of saved for the future. I suggested Richard Harder & Associates Leadership Development and that he might consider it for his Consulting Services and Lead emotional health rather than Smart Training in St. George. for the supplemental income.

His professional mission as a Thankfully, he took my advice. consultant/educator is to assist leaders in their effectiveness at Soon thereafter—and much managing individuals, tasks to my delight—my hiking friend and teams, while improving greeted me as a newly-hired, quality of life for themselves part-time teller at a local branch and their families. of my bank. He said that for the first time since retirement from his full-time occupation, he had found a nice balance between spending time doing fun, leisure activities with his wife and family and spending time in meaningful, productive activity at his part-time job.

Unless carefully planned, making the transition from many years of fulltime employment to retirement can have negative emotional consequences.

To illustrate, a neighbor of mine retired after forty years of employment in a key position as a state employee. During the first year following “retirement,” I observed my friend washing his pick-up truck two or three times per week and mowing his lawn when it didn’t need to be mowed.

He was not only bored, he was also losing meaning and purpose in his post-retirement daily activities.

About a year later, I noticed that my friend’s truck had not moved from the driveway in front of his house for several days. I was prompted to go visit him to see if he was all right. Not surprisingly, when he greeted me at the door, he did not look well–unkept, admittedly depressed, and receiving professional help. In short, he was at a loss for what to do with his time.

He needed to feel productive (a natural human state). I suggested that he go back to work for the state part-time. He did so while planning for a time in which he would again transition from his former occupation into a more meaningful post-employment life activity.

Retirement is defined as “the act or fact of leaving one’s job and ceasing to work or to withdraw from one’s position or occupation or from active working life.” In the case of my hiking friend as well as my neighbor, neither seemed prepared for such a sudden change in lifestyle from productive, gainful employment to a complete withdrawal from active working life.

I am in the sixtieth year of my career, which began as a server in a café at age fifteen. It has included post high school, undergraduate, and graduate

education, military enlistment, and senior-level management positions in healthcare administration, leadership consulting and development, and adjunct teaching positions at two prominent universities.

I began a “gradual” transition from active, full-time professional occupations into a “semi-retired” state about six years ago. I continue to involve myself in meaningful, volunteer community service and activity in my church as well as just enough involvement in my professional work to enjoy a sense of worthwhile purpose and the feeling of being productive.

Laura Carstensen, founding director of the Stanford Center on Longevity, stated that “the old model of retirement just won’t work anymore.” Some level of productive, post-retirement activity, such as volunteer service or part-time employment, is good for people psychologically. Carstensen said that it is “good for people to wake up in the morning and know that there’s a place that needs them.” She further indicated that “engagement is good for cognition, that brains benefit from stimulation, from engaging and from doing new and productive things.” Studies have shown that retirement corresponds with one’s cognitive function.

May you continue to enjoy an increased quality of post-retirement years.

Remember to carefully plan for future retirement with a focus on balance between leisure activity, time with family and close loved ones, and travel as well as some level of involvement in meaningful and productive activity.

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Embrace SU: Cuddle your way out of the holiday blues!

By Liz Smith, Owner Embrace SU As the holidays approach common words we hear are love, joy and peace.

Unfortunately, the words depression, loneliness and anxiety are also spoken frequently as the end of the year approaches. The holidays also bring celebrations, gatherings and mingling between family, friends and acquaintances which can create much stress for those trying to “do it all”, be at everything, gifting to everyone and keeping up. There are also many who find themselves alone with nowhere to go and without any close family or friendships which can seem magnified at this time of year.

There are many ways to beat the holiday blues. There are the obvious choices: eating healthy, exercising, getting enough sleep, taking time for yourself and learning to say “No, thank you”, “That won’t work for me”, “My schedule is already full”, or asking for help. But, did you know that cuddling is an amazing way to help bring you out of the holiday blues?

Touch is a fundamental human need. It is essential for physical, emotional and social health. Touch releases endorphins along with the trio responsible for your happiness: Serotonin - an important chemical and neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood, social behaviors, appetite, digestion, sleep, memory and function as a whole.

Dopamine - the “feel good hormone”. It is associated with feelings of euphoria, bliss, motivation and concentration. Dopamine affects movement, emotions and the experience of pleasure.

Oxytocin - promotes feelings of love, bonding and well-being.

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Touch also inspires positive thinking and expands trust, reduces social anxiety and stress, it boosts the immune system and lowers blood pressure.

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About the Author

Liz Smith is the owner of Embrace and is a Certified Cuddle Therapist. She has been serving the Southern Utah and surrounding areas by providing Cuddle Therapy since 2018. She loves laughing and being with her family, enjoys yoga, traveling and giving treats to her chickens. Liz loves the beauty that surrounds her daily here in St. George and appreciates the warmer climate that Southern Utah offers. Liz feels it is an honor to serve as a Certified Cuddle Therapist and is passionate about making sure everyone knows they are worthy, accepted and loved. www.embracesu.com | (515)303-0778 | liz@embracesu.com

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"The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers." â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Thich Nhat Hanh

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Presence, -not your-

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By Brigit Atkin Several years ago, I decided to break with tradition by taking our kids on a cruise

during the holidays rather than celebrating our traditional Christmas with extended family. Our kids were all for it, and I reserved the booking online. However, as Christmas approached and our children realized there would be no gatherings with family, they emphatically changed their minds. They decided the holidays wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be

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on Christmas Day, and attending the Atkin

Christmas party between Christmas and New Years Day. Luckily, I was able to

cancel the cruise without a problem, and our festivities went on without a blip.

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Pondering this question made me realize

that it was the importance of family connections, especially during this time of year.

In thinking about traditions that connect us as humans, the following are some of the things that come

to mind: food, presents, music, dancing, storytelling, playing games, and visiting. One of the magical things

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that happens when we gather around the Thanksgiving table or the Christmas tree (or at other cultural

or religious holiday celebrations) is that we put our phones aside and engage with each other. We make

food and treats together, and sometimes we pray together. In exchanging gifts, we think about someone other than ourselves, focusing on what would be loved or needed

by the one receiving our offering. We forget about the cares of the world as we interact with those we love.

In connecting with your family this season, never underestimate

the importance of your presence—not just the presents. To be

present is to be aware. It’s to live in the moment and to savor

the precious sights, sounds, and feelings that accompany the interactions with those we love. When you give your presence, you give the gift of you. You give someone your full attention, notice

their expressions, or sincerely compliment them about something

you appreciate about them. You listen to them and love them just as they are.

This is a magical time of year, a time of lights, music, laughter,

family, and friends. See if you can’t make it a little less stressful and

a whole lot more meaningful by fully connecting with those you

love. Gift them with your presence. You don’t need to spend a lot of money to make the holidays memorable. You don’t have to go on vacation to make Christmas fun. Maybe one of these years we

will take that Christmas cruise, but for now, I’m content with our family traditions and the connections we are making.

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CONNECTION THROUGH MEDITATION Find Balance and Peace Through the Art of Letting Go

By Jasher and Lisa Feellove, BeHot Yoga Yoga is the unification of mind, body, and spirit (breath). An essential part of yoga is meditation. Meditation can bring balance and peace into one’s life through the art of letting go. In the eight limbs of yoga, meditation encompasses three (concentration, meditation, union), which are known as Samyama. Meditation is something you know through experience; it cannot be taught. There are common themes in meditation, but each person must find his/her own way. You cannot help anyone until you find your own way, but once you have, you will give help without intending it and receive help without looking for it.

Two types of meditation are Transcendental Meditation and Vipassana Meditation. Both offer unique ways to approach the art of meditation.

Transcendental Meditation is a way to avoid harmful thoughts and promote relaxation by sitting with your eyes closed and repeating a mantra. Vipassana Meditation is the focus of breathing and contemplation through impermanence. The practitioner is to make a conscious effort to mind their breath. Watching one’s breath allows one to gain insight into impermanence, which is an essential doctrine of Buddhism. In these practices, peace emerges preeminently. We forgive our past the best we can and meet the future with strength and poise.

In the Diamond Sutra, the author discusses the causes of depression (living in the past) and anxiety (living in the future). When a person is younger, the tendency is to live in the future. When a person is older, the

tendency is to live in the past, thinking of things that could have been done differently. Meditation focuses the mind on the present moment, not the past or the future; this is the secret behind meditation’s power.

Meditation restores present-mind awareness, which weakens and disrupts disharmonious thoughts.

The great Zen teacher, Shunryu Suzuki, whose most noteworthy student was Steve Jobs, stated, “If you desire any state, begin from the state desired.”

There is no preparation: one must start from how they want to become. The practitioner must begin with forgiveness. It is not the depth of knowledge but our confidence in our original nature that is the most important thing.

Even the Dalai Lama, with his 14 reincarnations, stated that the spirit, or the big mind we all share, connects us to wisdom that exists.

There are many forms and disciplines of meditation. However, all types share three common tendencies: Sitting or lying with a straight spine, going within (focused breathing), and having no attachments. The practitioner can begin in one of three positions: legs folded underneath, kneeling on a cushion, or lying full-length on the back in Savasana.

People often tell me, “I don’t know how to meditate,” or “I don’t have time to meditate.” The first unit of meditation is only twelve seconds long.

Babba G, my teacher, would often tell me, “Meditation is the only thing you cannot do. If you are lucky, the meditation would happen.” To live in the present is to know peace. Be Hot Yoga hopes to inspire and encourage others to take the first steps needed to begin to find their own way and to sit down, feel your breathing, forgive yourself, and connect to heart energy.

Namaste.

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By Todd Francis Johnson, Northwestern Mutual In volatile economic times like the ones we’ve seen recently, it’s not surprising that people want something they can count on—a stable financial asset that will be there to help them meet important financial needs, no matter what. For many, that vehicle is permanent life insurance.

Permanent life insurance (sometimes referred to as whole life insurance) is a unique financial tool. That’s because it can provide a foundation of protection for your entire life, no matter how long you live (assuming that premiums are paid to keep the policy in force). In contrast, term life, another popular type of insurance, provides coverage for a specific period of time, such as 10, 20, or 30 years. This means a term life policy might end long before your need for it does.

Keeping Pace with Changing Needs The ability to provide protection for your family throughout your life can be a vital benefit, especially given the fact that life expectancies are on the rise in America. Today, it’s not uncommon for someone to live two or more decades into retirement. Where once expenses tended to fall as people aged, that’s not necessarily the case these days.You may be retired, but that doesn’t mean your mortgage or other expenses are retired, too. Similarly, you may have a pension plan, but those benefits may pass away when you do, leaving your spouse without a financial safety net after you die.

Permanent life insurance lasts for the rest of your life; it’s there when you need it. And because permanent life provides a guaranteed payout, you don’t have to worry about becoming uninsurable later in life. Your family or your business is protected regardless of your health.

Planning Flexibility Today and Tomorrow Equally important, permanent life insurance also provides cash value that is guaranteed to grow tax-deferred each year regardless of what’s going on in the market. This amount can be used in the future for any purpose you wish. For example, you can borrow against your policy’s cash value, generally on a tax-free basis, and use that money for a down payment on a home, to help pay for your child’s college education, or to supplement your income in retirement.

Keep in mind that any loans you take will accrue interest and decrease the cash value and death benefit of the policy if you die before paying them off. However, if you decide to stop paying premiums and surrender or cancel your policy, the accumulated policy values, less any loans and interest, are yours.

About the Author

Todd Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Northwestern Mutual. 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.

A Cost Effective Alternative Many permanent life insurance policies are eligible for dividends, which can add to your death benefit and any cash value, which grows tax-deferred. These dividends, which are not guaranteed, can be used to pay all or part of your premiums, helping to reduce or even eliminate your out-of-pocket cost for coverage. They can also be used to increase your total death benefit over time without increasing your premiums.

The Power of Partnership You’ll also want to understand what you’re buying. This is where a trained financial representative can help. A good financial representative will help you evaluate your goals and objectives and help identify which products offer the most appropriate solution for your unique circumstances. Equally important, a trusted financial representative will review your insurance policies with you every year to ensure they continue to meet your changing needs.

Stability for Challenging Times

The Benefits of Permanent Life Insurance 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 an agent of NM 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. This information is not intended as legal or tax advice.

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Listing Your Home over the Holidays

By Jessica Elgin, REALTOR It’s the age old question: Should I list my home over the holidays?

Although there is a lot of debate on the pros and cons, the truth is that it depends on your situation.

If you need to relocate for a job or for a family reason, you may not have a choice. However, if you have a home that is hard to sell, you may want to take advantage of the decline in inventory, since fewer homes are on the market during the holidays. According to the MLS market report, there is a steady decrease in the number of homes on the market between October and December. This is followed by a quick inventory increase in January that continues until peak inventory is reached in September.

The temporary decrease in inventory during the holiday season gives sellers a better opportunity to capture a buyer’s attention. The general assumption that a decrease in market competition translates to a decrease in the sale price of a home is not true. Over the past three years, there has been a steady increase in sale prices that has not wavered over the holidays.

There are a few other reasons to sell over the holidays: Buyers who are looking for a home tend to make decisions faster, and many homes look their best with a few holiday decorations.

If, however, you just don’t want to be bothered during the holidays, wait until January. Inventory is still low, and you will have a few months before the market rush in March. It can be stressful trying to coordinate showings with your hectic holiday schedule.

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holidays is a task you want to undertake. Remember, your price will probably go up after a few months. If you take into consideration your mortgage payments and are okay with the loss in extra payments, it may be worth the reduction in stress to wait until the new year.

Here are a few more things to consider. Today, buyers spend an average of eight months online looking for homes before they meet with a realtor to make an offer. Often, they are more inclined to surf web pages when they are snuggled in with a cup of hot cocoa during the holidays. In Washington County, the selling season begins in March and ends in August. September begins the slower season, with approximately ten to twenty percent fewer sales closing between September and February.

If listing your house during the holidays is right for you and your family, here are a few tips: Remember to keep it simple. Opt for a smaller Christmas tree or menorah.

Minimize the clutter. When showing your home, a beautiful table setting always looks great, and there are many table settings that can be purchased inexpensively.

Pay special attention to curb appeal. Falling leaves and cobwebs can be distracting and make the home feel uncared for.

Make your home feel warm and inviting for potential buyers. Put a few cookies in the oven prior to a showing, and leave them on a plate with a note that says, “Please enjoy the cookies as you are looking at our home.” Small details make a big difference.

In the end, do what is best for your situation. Since buyers truly do look for a home all year long, there are no worries about missing out on the market. If you would like help with your particular situation, give me a call at (435)414-1724.

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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. Jessica now uses her skills as a Realtor with Red Rock Real Estate to help her clients move through the transacation with as little stress as possible. She is also the local Residential Real Estate Expert for STGNews.com.

By Jason N. Dixon, J Dixon Law, P.C.

About the Author

Jason N. Dixon is a Utah and Arizona licensed attorney focusing on estate planning and business law. He and his wife are the parents of three young, energetic children referred to as the “jalapenos.” When not giving back rides or telling bedtime stories, he enjoys practicing the bagpipes, mountain biking, camping, hiking, and just enjoying the incredible landscapes of southern Utah.

He can be reached at Jason@ estateplanneronline.com or directly at 435-216-2084.

It used to take between five and six months to travel from Missouri to California by wagon. Today, the same trip can be made by jet in four and a half hours. Both modes of transportation can get you to your destination, but would you even consider making that trip by wagon today? While perhaps not quite as revolutionary or dramatic a difference as jets, trusts are the estate planning equivalent of the jet. Here are some of the differences and advantages of a revocable trust versus a will for estate planning.

A will contains your final instructions about what should be done with your assets upon your death. It goes into effect only after your death and must pass through a court proceeding called probate before your instructions can be carried out. To be valid, a will must comply with certain formalities.

A revocable trust, if properly funded, also provides instructions on how your assets are to be distributed but goes into effect during your lifetime and provides for a seamless (no court involvement) distribution of property upon your death and also provides for you in the event you become incapacitated.

Here is how a revocable trust works: While living, you place your assets in your trust. You still maintain control over the assets and may use them for your benefit the same as if they were still in your name. Assets can be transferred in or out of the trust during your lifetime and you may amend the trust and its terms at any time, as many times as you like. Or you can revoke it completely. There are no tax consequences during your lifetime.

For tax purposes, assets in the trust are treated as yours and the trust’s tax identification number will be your social security number. A trust also allows you to designate in advance someone to manage the assets for your benefit in the event you become incapacitated.

Upon your death, the person you have designated as your successor trustee

can immediately step in and manage or distribute trust assets according to your directions—without court involvement.

A REVOCABLE TRUST HAS SEVERAL DISTINCT ADVANTAGES OVER A WILL It avoids probate. To the extent your assets are properly transferred into the trust, it avoids the need to probate your estate. Probate is a court proceeding that validates a will and provides oversight for the distribution of estate assets to creditors and beneficiaries. Probate has been simplified in Utah, but there are still good reasons to avoid it. First, there is no privacy in probate. The provisions of a probated will become a matter of public record. Second, not all states have a simplified probate process like Utah. We’re a mobile society (think jet airplanes versus wagons) and you may move to a state where the process is not simplified. Third, real property located in another state cannot be probated in Utah with the rest of your estate. It must be probated in the state where it is located. This is called ancillary probate. Opening additional probate cases in each state where you own real property is cumbersome and can become very expensive.

It avoids the need for a court supervised conservatorship by appointing in advance someone to manage your financial affairs in the event you become incapacitated. You decide what requirements must be met before you may be deemed “incapacitated.” Court conservatorship proceedings are cumbersome and expensive, and do not guarantee that the person appointed by the court to manage your finances is the person you would have picked.

Money and assets in your trust are immediately available after your death. Your successor trustee will be able to immediately step in and pay funeral expenses, estate taxes, administrative expenses, and debts without waiting for court approval.

You decrease the burden on family or friends. With a revocable trust, you are appointing someone in advance to manage trust assets upon your death or disability, without the need for court oversight or proceedings. This greatly reduces the amount of effort required on their part and makes for an easier, more streamlined transition.

A wagon or a jet — a will or a trust — each will serve its purpose, but in both scenarios one has many advantages over the other.

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Brain Integration

By Caden Jensen, Owner of ADHD Solutions The first time I realized that I had a learning problem was when I was in the first grade. I remember sitting next to a teacher who asked me to do some reading with her. She had selected a book that was, according to her, on my reading level. The teacher turned to a page with a picture spanning both pages and a sentence that ran beneath the picture. First, she covered the picture so that only the words were visible. She then asked me to read the sentence aloud. I remember reading the words with decent speed and accuracy for my age. Then the teacher covered the words that I had just read and asked me what the sentence was talking about. My mind went completely blank. The words I had just read had no meaning to me. All I could say was “I don’t know.” The teacher gave me several chances to succeed, but I finished with the same result: “I don’t know.”

I had a specific learning problem: I had no comprehension. The problem was worse when I was reading to myself and was only slightly better when I read aloud. Math was also extremely difficult because of my lack of comprehension.

My problems got worse in the fourth grade. I had a teacher who didn’t understand me, and her solution to my unknown problem was to tell me to try harder. That year was my most difficult, and as a result, my parents decided to try homeschooling me and my siblings.

Being educated at home was very helpful because it gave me time to work at my own pace and gave my parents freedom to try different approaches. However, I still struggled, especially with reading. As a result, I didn’t enjoy reading; I avoided it.

When I was 14 years old, my parents learned about brain integration. At the time, one of my brothers had mild autism with a severe learning disability. Naturally, he became the first in my family to receive brain integration services. His miraculous results led me to receive the same services two years later.

When I received brain integration, I had been back in public school for about a year and a half. My brain integration took 8 hours to complete. It was a long day, and I didn’t notice any immediate differences. Two days later, I was back in school, and my world was changing. Math concepts made perfect sense the first time I heard them. Over time, I saw improvements when speaking in public and expressing myself. I felt I had more control over my emotions. My comprehension problem became a memory, and the more I read and studied, the more my reading skills and comprehension improved.

Within a few years, people started acknowledging my ability to comprehend and retain information.

With my success came a sense of duty to share the gift of brain integration with others. I became a certified brain integration technique practitioner in 2015 and have been helping children and adults in southern Utah for the past 3 years. Now, I am joining the Center for Couples and Families to create the Center for Dyslexia and Learning.

To schedule an appointment for brain integration, contact the St. George Center for Couples and Families.

For additional information, contact Caden Jensen at 435-669-3774 or adhdsolutions.cj@gmail.com

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By Edward A. Spilsbury, Funeral Director, Spilsbury Mortuary The beautiful, present-day Spilsbury Mortuary was completed in the fall of 1996 and is a dream

come true. From its inception, our mortuary has been the benefactor of many promptings and manifestations, one in particular being the Come Unto Me sculpture.

In 1997, I was approached by a sales representative of the talented sculptor and artist, Jerry

Anderson. I was busy, somewhat heavily in debt, and unconcerned with hearing what he had to say About the Author

Edward A. (Ted) Spilsbury Ted Spilsbury is a secondgeneration Funeral Director.

The Spilsbury family has served the residents of southern Utah, for approximately 80 years.

As Ted reflects upon the Spilsbury heritage of funeral service, he is pleased to have had the opportunity and honor to serve families in our beautiful community.

to interest me in the possible placement of a bronze sculpture in the mortuary or on the grounds.

He approached me time and time again.

Late one afternoon, about 5:00 p.m., I was feeling relaxed, appreciative, and caught up on all the

tasks of the day. Once again, Mr. Carpenter, Jerry Andersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sales representative, happened to stop by. We sat down in the front foyer and visited. One thing led to another, and eventually, I agreed

that if the right piece of art was placed...just the right piece that would touch the hearts of all who

entered...then maybe I would be interested. I mentioned that I would like to meet Mr. Anderson and have a personal tour of his art gallery.

In the twinkling of an eye, my associates and I were receiving the grand tour of Jerry and Fawn

Andersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home gallery. We visited, and for the first time, I seriously considered placement of a beautiful monument in the mortuary. First and foremost, our focus was that, whatever it might be, it

should touch the hearts of all who entered the mortuary; it must be a gift to our community: tasteful, respectful, an inspired work of art that was to give peace, comfort, and encouragement.

Jerry asked if we would go home and pray about what such a marvelous concept might be. I was

somewhat taken aback by his request. I welcomed his invitation. We would meet in two weeks and

share our personal prompting, one of which would determine the destiny of what was to become the Come Unto Me sculpture.

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"the focus of the Come Unto Me statue was that it would be a gift to our community - - an inspired work of art that was to give peace, comfort, and encouragement."

– Ted Spilsbury

Two weeks passed very quickly. Once again, my partner, myself, and the Anderson’s were together, seeking

direction. As Jerry revealed the visionary concept of the Come Unto Me piece, I was overcome with emotion,

and tears filled my eyes. I could truly visualize my mother passing through the veil, young and beautiful, reaching out to our Savior. I could visualize how pleased the Savior would be to see her. Oh, thank heaven for the freedom we call death.

My partner also felt a confirmation. Following the prompting of the Spirit, the Come Unto Me sculpture

is now a reality. We celebrated its unveiling at a dedication ceremony held December 2, 2000. It stands in reverence, a testament to the plan of salvation, confirming our faith in life eternal. It indeed touches the hearts of all who enter.

I welcome you to come view this beautiful

artist’s rendering, depicting our transformation from mortality to immortality. Thank you for allowing us to share these eternal truths with you.

I sincerely pray that this wonderful

piece will touch your heart. It has most certainly achieved its purpose, that of giving back to our

community, and much more. As

this holiday season approaches, may

the love of the Savior fill your heart.

May we all be a little better, a little kinder, and a little gentler as we prepare for our own transformation and the transformation of those we love. May the Lord bless you, your family, your home, and your future.

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Myth Versus Reality:

By Southgate Senior Living

Frequently, the events presented on headline breaking news about senior living cast a shadow over the absolutely stellar and brilliant service being provided to seniors. The options, amenities, services, and quality of life provided to seniors today have come a long way from the stigma of yesteryear. Come for a visit and see for yourself. You’ll be very pleasantly surprised as you dispel the old-fashioned myths about modern senior living. Today’s senior living communities range from skilled nursing facilities to rehab facilities and from assisted living communities and memory care neighborhoods to independent living communities. In each case, there are teams of dedicated professionals suitably educated, trained, certified, and licensed to improve the quality of care and quality of life of each resident who calls the community their home.

Notwithstanding the innumerable benefits of senior living, making the decision to move is a challenging one for many seniors and their families. It can be easy to think that behind the front doors, it will be just like the nursing homes or retirement centers of the 1970s. Things have certainly changed for the better! We are always delighted to share the stellar news that senior living is far beyond your expectations.

Here are the top seven myths about senior living dispelled to assist you in making your own informed decision:

Myth 1: Senior living means a loss of independence.

Senior living today is all about a senior’s abilities, wishes, and choices!

No one is ever going to say “It’s time to get up!” or “It’s time for bed.”

Senior living communities today offer private, spacious apartments that residents call their home, and they make their own decisions in them.

Each resident chooses what to wear, what to eat, and what activities and events to participate in. Senior living residents can drive their own cars, go shopping, eat out, have unrestricted visitors, and live their own lives.

They can also bring their pets! Part of maintaining independence is the ability to care for a loving pet, and pet ownership is highly encouraged as a means of companionship and service. Self-determination and resident choice are paramount in senior living. Let freedom ring!

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Myth 2: Senior living communities feel institutional.

Gratefully, the modern senior living communities of today are a far cry from the institutional settings of the 1970s nursing home that are a thing of the past. Retirement homes of yesteryear conjure images of long, white hallways and fluorescent lighting reminiscent of hospitals and similar institutions. Senior living communities today are comfortable, warm and friendly, and homelike. They more closely resemble a resort than a hospital. The furnishings are comfortable, the decorations beautiful, the grounds lush, and the windows high for as much natural light as possible.

Live plants inside and out breathe life and comfort into each day. Come and feel the warmth and comfort!

Myth 3: Paying for senior living is expensive.

Expect to pay a lot less when you accurately compare a senior living community to your own home. Some individuals and families looking into senior living are often surprised by the monthly rates. While costs vary depending on apartment size or level of care, the average cost for senior living is often comparable to or less expensive than receiving the same services and support at home. Even for those who have paid off their mortgage, homeownership is still costly. Consider insurance, upkeep and repairs, taxes, utilities, and emergency expenses. At a senior living community, everything is included in one convenient rate. This includes the convenience of having housekeeping services, entertainment, social events, and care support available right at your fingertips. When you consider the monthly expenses required to maintain a home in combination with potential at-home care costs, living at home may end up being the most expensive option for a senior. According to the 2017 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the national median annual cost for homemaker services is $47,934, and a full-time home health aide costs $49,192. The senior living community cost includes twenty-four hour supervision and security, daily meals, housekeeping, laundry services, health and exercise programs, social programs, transportation, and access to professional medical services. Add it all up, and then come live it up in affordable comfort and style!

Myth 4: Senior living communities are for “old” people.

Life and living it to its fullest are what senior living today is all about!

Many people choose to live in senior living because it offers opportunities for growth, engagement, and a new chapter in life. Between group discussions on current events, exercise classes, shopping, art workshops, special outings, book clubs, lectures by guest speakers, and continuous interaction and engagement with other positive, vibrant residents, living in a senior living community can offer far more mental stimulation and social engagement than staying at home.

Instead of waiting until they’re triggered or forced by poor health or other negative events, many seniors now see moving to a senior living community as a proactive lifestyle move that allows them to choose the home and community that best meets their needs, dreams,and ambitions for the years ahead. While most residents range from age sixty-two through their nineties, you’ll find that the majority of independent and assisted living residents don’t meet the stereotypical expectations of old and decrepit. Senior living communities are designed for active older adults who still have a lust and zest for life. Even those who may require some assistance due to health issues still consider themselves lively and active. Age is not a location. It’s a state of mind!

The Benefits of Modern Senior Living Myth 5: I’m not ready yet. I don’t need senior living until I can’t take care of myself anymore.

Life doesn’t end with a move into senior living. It’s really a new and rewarding beginning! Senior living communities today are designed to allow residents to take full advantage of the community’s offerings while receiving a little or a lot of care, if and when it is needed. It’s actually a brilliant move for retirees to secure a good spot in a stellar community early while being able to enjoy gourmet meals, engaging activities, exciting events, friendly socialization, and fun! When additional care and services are needed, residents who call the community home don’t have to move out. Additional care is here and available. Come and see your active peers living it up!

Myth 6: The Food is cold and unpleasant.

Another thing of the past is bad food. Senior living communities today provide restaurant-style service by restaurant-trained executive chefs.

Culinary delights are available from sun-up to well past its setting.

Dining services include several main gourmet dishes to choose from each day, multiple menu items that are always available to satisfy resident’s comfort cravings, and specialty custom dishes made from residents’ own family favorite recipes. Come and taste for yourself !

Myth 7: Senior living is boring.

Retirement in a senior living community today is anything but boring and tired. Activities and events include elegant candlelight dinners, competitive bocce ball and bowling, shopping, casino outings, professional entertainment performances, and professionally taught arts and craft classes. Boring isn’t even in the senior living vocabulary anymore. Full-time, trained professionals—rightly called Life Engagement Directors and Specialists—provide resident-specific lifeengagement activities and events designed to teach, inspire, challenge, grow, and fulfil the life of all senior living residents. A holistic approach to each resident’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs are on full display every day. Come and enjoy the fun today!

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Leptospirosis Outbreak

By Arden Gillespie, DVM, Washington Family Veterinary Clinic By now, many of you may have heard about an outbreak of the bacterial disease Leptospirosis (Lepto) in our local dog population. As of this writing, the veterinary clinics throughout the area have confirmed just under forty cases of this disease. Don’t let the thought of an outbreak in our canine population scare you though. We have the best cadre of veterinarians in the state here in southern Utah, and we are ready and able to treat this quickly and efficiently.

While there have been many different ideas floating around the area regarding this disease, this article is meant to provide a solid base of facts to alleviate any fears and answer any questions you may have regarding the current state of our canine population and the risk factors associated with this disease for all of us here in Washington County and the surrounding areas.

So what is Leptospirosis? It is a disease caused by infection with a bacterial organism called Leptospira. While it has commonly been referred to as such, this is not a viral disease. The bacteria can be found worldwide in soil and water. There are many strains of Leptospira bacteria that can cause disease. Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease, which means it can be spread from animals to people or vice versa.

In fact, it is the most common zoonotic disease worldwide. Infection in people can cause flu-like symptoms and liver or kidney disease. In the U. S., most cases of human Leptospirosis result from recreational activities involving water.

Infection resulting from contact with an infected pet is much less common, but it is possible.

Our canine friends are the most common domestic animals affected by Leptospira. It can affect cats, but this is very rare. Dogs are most commonly infected and develop About the Author leptospirosis when the bacterial organism Dr. Arden Gillespie grew up enters their body through a cut or scrape in Kanab, Utah. He graduated on their skin after they come in contact from Utah State University with a major in Bioveterinary with infected urine in water, soil, food, or Science and minors in animal bedding. They can also become infected by nutrition and chemistry. Dr. eating infected tissues or carcasses in the Gillespie graduated from wild or through breeding, although this is Oklahoma State University rare. Pregnant dogs can pass the it through College of Veterinary Medicine with his DVM in 2003. He the placenta to their puppies. spent nine years in an animal How do you know if your dog has emergency clinic in West Jordan Leptospirosis? In our clinic, the symptoms and six years in a clinic in Saratoga Springs as a general have varied widely. The particular strain of practitioner. Dr. Gillespie is Leptospirosis we are seeing here in our area a commissioned officer in the is caused by Leptospira canicola. Dogs may United States Army Reserve not show any symptoms at all, or they may and has served one tour in only show signs of mild illness and recover Afghanistan as the Theater Veterinarian for all U.S. and spontaneously. Other dogs may become NATO Forces. He is happy to be severely sick and even die. We have seen home in southern Utah with his dogs with fever, muscle pain, lethargy, wife and children and is excited increased thirst, increased amount and to bring his experience and skills to share with you and your pets. frequency of urination, vomiting, diarrhea, 76 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

and loss of appetite. Additional symptoms include signs of liver failure (yellowing of the skin and mucous membranes, including the eyes) and painful inflammation of the eyes. In rare cases, the lungs may be affected, and the dog may have difficulty breathing.

If you suspect your dog has been exposed, please see your veterinarian so that a physical examination and testing can be done to confirm your suspicions. Most cases of Leptospirosis respond well to treatment with antibiotics and supportive care. When diagnosed early, aggressive therapy will provide outstanding chances for recovery, but please know there is always risk for permanent residual damage to the kidneys and liver.

How do we prevent this from affecting our pets moving forward?

Fortunately, we have excellent vaccines available to protect them. An initial vaccine with a booster three to four weeks later will provide twelve months of protection. Annual vaccination is recommended to provide protective immunity. Please see your family veterinarian for more details.

Although an infected pet dog presents a low risk of infection for you and your family, there is still some risk. If your dog has been diagnosed with Leptospirosis, take the following precautions to protect yourself:

• Administer all antibiotics as prescribed by your veterinarian until completion.

• Avoid contact with your dog’s urine.

• If your dog urinates in your home, quickly clean the area with a household disinfectant, and wear gloves to avoid skin contact with the urine.

• Encourage your dog to urinate away from standing water or areas where people or other animals will have access.

• Wash your hands after handling your pet.

If you are ill or if you have questions about leptospirosis in people, consult your physician. If you are pregnant or immunocompromised (due to medications, cancer treatment, HIV or other conditions), consult your physician for advice.

Happily, all of the affected patients we have seen here at Washington Family Veterinary Clinic have responded well to therapy. If you have questions about this disease, please call us or your family veterinarian.

We are all ready to assist you as your other family doctor.

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A Southern Utah Counseling Experience and St. George Center for Couples and Families have merged!

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Our name change represents our commitment to treat the whole person. Our diverse staff includes clinical mental health providers as well as holistic wellness practitioners.

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We invite you and all residents of the community to attend our open house celebrating our grand opening!

Stop by our offices to meet our staff and become acquainted with our services.

We accept most insurances, and a free 15-minute consultation is available upon request.

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By Jack W. Rolfe The year after he completed his second term as President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt gave a stirring speech at Sorbonne, France. The entire speech is a worthwhile read, but for my purposes here, I want to share its oft-quoted centerpiece:

"It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs; who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."

These words are a succinct summary of the life of Teddy Roosevelt. He had a plethora of critics in his day and many who still are critical of some of his positions. But he can be praised for being an opportunity risk-taker, one who strode boldly into the area in spite of the critics.

I recently took a risk by my judgement. I participated in the Sydney Harbor Bridge Climb experience. It was a risk to me because I have a fear of heightsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;or, so I thought! This iconic bridge is located next to the famed Sydney Opera House. My wife, granddaughter, and I stopped in Australia for a couple of days on our way back to the USA. We had been in Samoa for a week, establishing the launching groundwork for our nonprofit foundation.

About the Author

Mr. Rolfe is the Founder and CEO of the School of Life Foundation.

This 501(c)3 nonprofit organization has a mission to increase high school graduation rates.

When we learned about the Bridge Climb, we thought it would be worth checking into. I was apprehensive but decided that I could not miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The hike started when I and the other members of my group latched on at the Climb Base below the Bradfield Highway. We walked below the road deck until we reached the southeast pylon. From there, we went up four ladders to the start of the upper arch. With the summit in our sights, we continued along the bridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upper arch on the Opera House side until we hit the top. After a summit celebration with our tour group, we crossed to the Darling Harbour side to make our descent to climb base. It was amazing! I suggest that you Google it and take a look. You will want to place it on your bucket list!

What did I learn? I learned that taking the risk was worth it! I enjoyed a fantastic experience, built a memory with family, and overcame a fear.

What risk do you need to take in your life? Do not hesitate any longer.

It will seem daunting but may be just the thing you have been missing.

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By Kelly B. Kendall About the Author

Kelly B. Kendall is the CEO of Practice Partners, LLC, V.P. of Health & Wellness Solutions, LLC, and teaches in the DSU School of Business & Communication as adjunct faculty. He is passionate about helping empower fathers to be great dads in the lives of their children. He loves to travel, mountain bike, write, humanitarian service where he and his wife are the founders of the non-profit, Socks for Souls; and he loves spending time with his wife, Colleen and family.

He is also the USU Fatherhood Education Coordinator in the School of Family, Consumer & Human Development & HealthyRelationshipsUtah.org.

For many parents, ‘Happy’ Holidays is an oxymoron. The holidays can be stressful, especially nowadays with social media and everyone showing how blissful and idyllic their life is with photos of happy families, smiling kids, matching outfits, and all of the amazing toys on Christmas morning. What everyone doesn’t show is the chaos and commotion behind the scenes with meltdowns, tears, frustration, lack of money, decorating to “keep up with the ‘Jones’s”, and the hours spent trying to get the latest gizmo found on Amazon and Walmart.

Sadly, social media is distorting our perception of reality, setting us up for unmet expectations and ruining the ‘happiness’ during the holidays.

To make things worse, are many of the Christmas movies that show children acting like little adults, listening perfectly to their parents, and learning gravitas life lessons. Don’t get me wrong, I love the nostalgia of holiday movies like “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Miracle on 34th Street”, but for many parents it can cause angst and consternation because there is a wide canyon between the movie and their home. Kids just want to ‘enjoy the holidays’ but for some reason the adults seem to make them complicated.

Truth be told, a few families do manage the imperfect moments but for the majority it can be hectic, frenzied and make you reach for the headache med’s. Just try missing one day of moving “Elf on the Shelf ” and it can cause a volcanic eruption of emotions, leading some parents to end the little escapade with Elf running back to the North Pole to avoid another elf event.

The saying, “The greatest battles you will fight are in the chambers of your own soul”, also rings true in how we choose to view the holidays with our families. We all want ‘picture perfect’ holidays starting with Halloween and ending with New Year’s Day, but reality and our expectations don’t always match.

Unmet expectations result in resentment, conflict, frustration, and the cause of much of our frustrations during the holidays.

There will hopefully be a moment that your kids will give you a hug and sincerely tell you “thank you”, but it won’t necessarily be caught in a photo to post on social media, and that’s ok. It is a wonderful memory to recall the day after when everyone is experiencing a holiday hangover.

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Here are 10 ideas that may help with your unmet expectations and a ‘happier holiday’ season this year:

1. Stop trying to “keep up with the Jones’s” and focus on what you can afford and what will make it special, meaningful, memorable and enjoyable.

2. Take Christmas pictures early enough that you can still threaten the kids that Santa will bring coal for being naughty instead of nice. Kids don’t care about having perfect pictures – they want real memories.

3. Don’t try to post every clever scenario of Elf on social media to prove that you are the most creative parent in the world.

Even though all of your Facebook, Instagram & Pinterest stalkers will ‘like’ your clever post, they will probably roll their eyes anyway.

4. If you forget to move Elf – which you will, simply say he needed a rest.

5. Stop trying to create the perfect day and go with the flow a little more. It’s less stressful and sometimes things turn out better when you stop trying to force things.

6. Make a plan and then have a plan B AND C, and make the best of whatever plan happens.

7. There’s a pretty good chance that one of your children will pee, poop or puke at a party, school program, shopping or in the car – just like you did, so be extra kind and plan for it.

8. With little ones, there’s a good chance that they will love the box much better than the $100-plus present inside, so don’t be upset, disappointed and feel like a failure. Save some money and just wrap a few boxes to play with and you will save a lot of money and frustrations.

9. Some kids will only eat the center of their roll at Christmas Dinner and then want dessert with everyone else – so what?

Don’t let it ruin the magic of a special dinner for everyone by being the food boss and initiating tears.

10. Change someone’s name in your phone contacts to “Santa”, including their address to ‘North Pole’ and have them text periodically to reduce anxiety and when you really need a little leverage. (wink, wink) The idea of every present perfectly wrapped and staying that way sounds like an amazing achievement – in theory, try wrapping with newspaper for fun, saving money and the kids won’t remember what paper was on the box anyway. Change your paradigm and expectations to the realization that it may never be ‘picture perfect’, for example cutting down your own Christmas tree as a family without incident also sounds wonderful in theory, but in reality, kids get cold, pine sap and pine needles everywhere, and many times dies before Christmas Day. So, take your dreams of a perfect holiday and add fighting, crying, poop, throw up and new outfits smothered in melted chocolate and notice and embrace all the magical moments!

All kidding aside, it’s the realization and even embracing imperfect holidays which make them perfect! Take a vacation from ‘looking AND posting’ on social media so Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest don’t turn your holidays into failures because yours doesn’t look like a photo shopped, framed photo. You will have a lot less anxiety, have more peace and you will get a lot more done! Be a little kinder, a little more understanding and patient and enjoy the journey a little more. At the end of the day, the way you spell LOVE to a child is T-I-M-E, especially during the holidays!

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By Rebekah Pectol, United Way Dixie As the weather starts to cool and the holiday season starts to peak its way around the corner, the community spirit of Christmas awakens in all of us. However, the reality for many individuals and families throughout our community is that the holiday season brings with it a greater weight—an additional burden placed on top of the responsibility of making ends meet.

During this time, United Way Dixie works diligently to help relieve some of these burdens and to bring hope to those families who are struggling during the holiday season.

While our community holiday assistance programs work countless hours to ensure our community children have warm clothing and gifts to open on Christmas morning, United Way Dixie partners to provide services for these families to ensure their basic needs are met during this meaningful time of year.

While partnering with fourteen local non-profit organizations, including SwitchPoint Community Resource Center, the Community Soup Kitchen, the Doctors Volunteer Clinic, and the DOVE Center, United Way Dixie works to provide shelter, warm meals, weekly food boxes, housing assistance, access to healthcare, utility assistance, and other basic needs of support.

For United Way Dixie, this means rallying Holiday Warriors and bringing community members and business partners together, UNITING as one to provide both monetary and volunteer support to the community programs that provide these vital services to our friends and neighbors in need.

United Way Dixie invites you to become a Holiday Warrior by contributing to the Community Holiday Fund. Give a gift that has lasting impact long after the holiday

season is over. 100 percent of your gift stays within Washington County and goes to ensure that our community children have a cheerful Christmas morning and that their families have housing, food, and the support they need to be healthy, strong, and successful. As we join hands during this wonderful time of year, we can be sure to witness a UNITED holiday season for all.

Holiday Donations Give a struggling family hope this holiday season. Become a Holiday Warrior and direct your holiday gift towards United Way Dixie’s Community Holiday Fund. Visit us online at www.unitedwaydixie.org or text HOLIDAY to 40403 to conveniently make a contribution from your mobile device.

Want to Help? There are plenty of holiday volunteer opportunities!

It will take an army of volunteers to successfully complete the holiday activities we have planned this year. We need your help with the following:

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About the Author

• Building gingerbread houses with children • Sorting toys • Wrapping and delivering gifts • Packing food boxes • Volunteering to assist at holiday events and fundraisers There is something to warm the souls of every volunteer. Visit United Way Dixie’s online volunteer page at www. getconnecteddixie.org for a complete list of holiday needs and opportunities.

Need Help? Our jolly community Santas are here for you.

We work closely with community partners to assist in providing toys for children, Christmas sponsorships, clothing, coats, blankets, utility assistance, holiday food boxes, and more. For a full list of services or to apply for assistance, please visit us online at www.unitedwaydixie.org

Rebekah Pectol brings both experience and passion to her role as the Executive Director of United Way Dixie, a community based non-profit organization working devotedly to create change in the most critical areas of need in Washington County, Utah. While Pectol oversees United Way Dixie’s mission and the organizations main operations, her love of service to others shines through as she plays an importunate role in raising and allocating funding to other local non-profit partner agencies providing vital human service programs to those in need in the St. George and surrounding communities.

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By John Doty

About the Author

John “JD” Doty is a senior and multi-sport athlete at Snow Canyon High School.

He has played football and rugby and has been on the wrestling, track, and cross-country teams. JD is an Eagle Scout and an avid outdoorsman. It’s quite possible that he singlehandedly may be keeping local restaurant Island Grinds in business.

I have always looked forward to my senior year of high school. For an athlete, the senior year is the capstone year; it’s the final round at state championships and the end of an era for teammates who have grown up together on and off the field.

A Young Man of Mana

While attending Snow Canyon High School, I’ve been on the wrestling team, played football and rugby, and run with the cross country and track teams.

Sports and service are my life. In 7th grade, I trained for and completed a mini-triathlon. At that time, I realized I could make myself better by eating right and exercising. I felt so good that I continued to apply that same discipline, season after season, with other sports.

Due to my injury, I needed a new goal—something to keep me looking forward. “I might as well go somewhere to bless somebody else’s life,” I thought. So when the opportunity arose to join a youth group for a humanitarian trip to Fiji—which happens to be home to some of the world’s greatest rugby—I signed up and began to work to help pay my way.

Discipline, hard work, and service are family values. My dad taught me that it’s important to do a job right. My mom encouraged me to figure things out on my own. I’ve enjoyed helping friends and neighbors with ranching, construction, and landscaping. I love moving cattle and bucking hay and being out in nature. I learned at an early age that I could “do hard things,” and that motto has helped me through some unforeseen setbacks.

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During rugby season my sophomore year, I tore my ACL, and it required surgery. Although I couldn’t play, I couldn’t be kept away.

The day of my surgery, I attended rugby practice.

Despite being sidelined, I helped coach my teammates.

It was difficult not being on the field with my boys, but I gained a new perspective.

I had viewed images of poverty in Fiji, so I expected the people to be down on themselves, but they were happy and welcoming to our group. Because of my rugby background, I connected instantly with many of the adults and children. Although my injured knee had caused me to feel down on myself, I noticed that I felt peaceful and happy near the ocean. It helped me spiritually connect to myself and to notice my own thoughts. Also, as I spent time with the Fijians, they taught me about having a positive outlook.

I was excited to play football this fall when I returned to Snow Canyon High School for my senior year, but I suddenly faced another setback: I tore my second ACL. Although I am disappointed, I choose to live by the Snow Canyon Rugby creed of “mana,” borrowed from the Maori people of New Zealand. I understand that to have mana means being spiritually powerful, respecting others, and maintaining your honor in all that you do. No setback can take that away from me!

The Meaning of Mana

In Maori culture, mana is many things. To have mana is to have great authority, presence or prestige. Mana instils reverence and admiration.

Mana respects others, too.

It is honor. It is respect. It is power. A person with mana is spiritually powerful, influential, and courageous, yet he is also humble.

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By Matt Eschler, PhD, LMFT, AAMFT We are rushing briskly into the holiday season. Whether you are a little “Scrooge-y” or super stimulated about the holidays, there are five key ingredients that you can add to your agendas that will make a difference to you and those you love.

With meals to prepare, gifts to purchase, decorations to put up, and in-laws to entertain, it can be a very stressful time. It is frightfully easy to forget the important things when we become overwhelmed with extra responsibilities. Part of what I'm going to invite you to do is sit down with your spouse/lover/partner and take a soulsoothing deep breath. Slow everything down for an hour, and have a couple’s council.

Review the remainder of the year together, deciding what is most important to do and what you can let go of. Don’t try to do everything. To navigate the holidays and purposefully build love and joy into your partnership, you need to pace yourselves so that you don’t inadvertently throw your relationship on the back burner.

Here are five tips that can be mixed into your holiday schedule to help you find some super awesome holiday standards that will make the season great! Do each of these tips intentionally. Be present, and enjoy the gifts that come from participating!

1. Give Love

There is no budget on love. Give it freely and often. Instead of overspending on gifts, show your partner your love with a thoughtful, personal gesture. One idea is to think of ten qualities you love and cherish about your lover, write them on little bits of paper, and put them in a jar with a ribbon around it. Another idea would be to send a fun, loving, inspirational text each day throughout the holidays to your lover.

2. Nurture Appreciation

About the Author

Matt lives in St. George, Utah where he and his wife Chris are enjoying their life with each other. Matt has received his PhD in Psychology. He is focused on the arena of resolving personal conflicts and improving interpersonal relationships. In addition to his Doctorate Degree, Matt has earned a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, studied Criminal Justice and received a category I licensure with Peace Officer Standard of Training along with a degree in the Arts of Business Management.

Matt is a radio show host on his own Counseling Experience Radio Show a professor at Dixie State University and hopes to be part of the positive growth of Southern Utah.

Show appreciation during the holidays by noticing as many of the wonderful things that your lover does and expressing your thanks for them. One research shows that successful couples maintain a five-to-one ratio of positive to negative interactions. Simple expressions of appreciation (“I really enjoyed the conversation over dinner.” “You really look incredible tonight.” “Thanks for making the bed!”) will go a long way. Making deposits into this emotional bank account will come in handy during times of stress and conflict.

3. Stay Emotionally Connected

Make sure to check in with your partner before going to bed by asking questions like “How are you? How is the world treating you?” Really listen to your partners concerns, stresses, and frustrations. Don’t give advice; just express empathy. It is critical that you show genuine interest, communicate your understanding, take your partner’s side, express a “we against others” attitude, demonstrate your affection, and validate your partner’s emotions.

4. Make Memories

Grab a cup of hot cocoa, cuddle up with your partner, and watch your favorite holiday movie. Take an evening walk down a tree-lined street and kiss under the lights. Make breakfast in bed. Build a fire. Hold each other.

Dream. Reminisce. The sweet memories your create together are the ultimate gifts you can give to each other.

5. Create Traditions

How did your partner celebrate the holidays growing up? Do they have traditions? What are their best and worst memories? What is the ideal meaning of the holiday season in your partner’s mind? Have a conversation about how you can honor that meaning this year. Share your own family traditions and create special ones of your own together for this year and for the future.

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November 2019 November 5 St. George City Elections 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Location: Dixie Convention Center - 1835 Convention Center Dr, St. George, UT The City of St. George, Utah will hold a municipal election this year. The general election will be held November 5, 2019. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Registered voters in the City of St. George are eligible to vote in this election; voter identification is required. For additional information, please go to www.vote.utah.govwww.vote.utah.gov or contact Christina Fernandez, St. George City Recorder, at (435) 627-4003 or at christina. fernandez@sgcity.org.christina.fernandez@sgcity.org. Any changes to the Vote Center location will be posted on the City’s website – www.sgcity.org.

November 9 Butch Cassidy 5k/10k 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Driftwood Lodge - 1515 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, UT The Butch Cassidy Race is the most fun race you will ever do! Runners and spectators can look forward to the Butch Cassidy Race returning to the old route from Springdale to Grafton. Participants will run along the Virgin River, over the Rockville Bridge, and finish in Grafton. The course is scenic, historic, challenging, and overall just plain awesome!

For more information go to www.springdaletown.com.

Fees/Admission: $15-$45 November 17 & 23 Get Your Marriage On! 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: Dixie Convention Center - 1835 Convention Center Dr, St. George, UT Get Your Marriage On! provides a fun & interactive app, live events, and tools to improve communication, joy, and love in your most important & intimate relationship! Build on your foundation of friendship.

Connect at a deeper level than ever. Put the spark and fun back into your marriage.

Fees/Admission: $69-$129 November 21 - 25 2019 Jubilee of Trees 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Location: Dixie Convention Center 1835 Convention Center Dr, St. George, UT Supporting the advancement of Neuroscience Services at Dixie Regional Medical Center.

Events include tree showcase, Gala Dinner and Auction, Fashion Show and Chamber Luncheon, and the Teddy Bear Picnic. The Teddy Bear Picnic is Saturday, Nov 23, 2019 and is a magical time for children and adults. The Fashion Show and Luncheon is a chance to get a sneak peak of current and future fashion trends from local retailers while enjoying lunch.

Fees/Admission: Varies, visit www. intermountainhealthcare.org for more information.

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November 21 The Lettermen 7:30 PM Location: Cox Performing Arts Center - 225 South University Avenue, St. George, UT Tony Butala, Donovan Tea, and Bobby Poynton are The Lettermen. Their signature letter sweaters may only make a brief appearance at each Lettermen performance, but the undeniable Lettermen harmony is non-stop. From their first hit in 1961, “The Way You Look Tonight”, through current hits of today, the sound is patently Lettermen. The Lettermen have 18 Gold Albums worldwide and over $25 million in record sales. All of that in addition to five Grammy nominations, an Andy Award, and a Cleo Award attest to a popularity that has endured through several generations. For more information contact Ginger Nelson at 435-652-7994.

Fees/Admission: $35, $10 for Students November 25-29, December 2-5 Kanab's Polar Express 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Location: Kane County Courthouse - 76 N Main Street, Kanab, UT Spots are filling quickly, so sign up today! Cost is $10 per child, 1 parent and children under 2 are free (children must be accompanied by an adult). Donations are appreciated. The adventure on the Polar Express includes: bringing letters to Santa and returning with a letter from Santa, ride and caroling on the Polar Express, decorate cookies (sugar and gluten free available), hot chocolate/hot cider, pictures with Santa, and a printable golden ticket available to take home. You will need to arrive 15 minutes before your departure on the Polar Express to ensure you and your child do not get left behind. Bring the kids in their PJ’s, ready for a Christmas Adventure!

Fees/Admission: $10 November 29 - December 23 Christmas in the Canyon Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts - 1100 Tuacahn Dr, Ivins, UT Come celebrate Christmas at Tuacahn this holiday season! With over 250,000 twinkling lights, a live nativity show, train rides, and a visit with Santa Claus, you don’t want to miss Tuacahn’s Christmas in the Canyon event! Admission is free to visit Tuacahn and enjoy the lights, music, and ambiance of the holiday season during Christmas in the Canyon! It's Tuacahn's way of saying "thank you" to the community for its support and to remind us all of the true meaning of Christmas.

Fees/Admission: Live Nativity - $3 per person, $20 per family, Old Salty Train - $2 per person

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December 2019 December 2 Christmas In Dixie- Tree Lighting Ceremony 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Veterans Park - 75 E Telegraph St, Washington, UT Come enjoy the annual tree lighting celebration on December 2nd at 6pm. There will be free hot chocolate and doughnuts with wagon rides to the Covington Home for Santa visits! Make sure to bring the entire family for this holiday kick-off event! The tree is lit promptly at 6pm so be early.

Fees/Admission: Free and open to the public.

December 4 - 7 Dickens' Christmas Festival 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Location: Dixie Convention Center - 1835 Convention Center Dr, St. George, UT The Dickens' Festival is not just another craft show, but a unique and unusual entertainment and shopping experience. Olde English shops, hundreds of period costumes, fortune tellers, orphans, royalty, and the REAL Father Christmas all combine to offer our guests a Christmas experience like no other!

We carefully select each of our vendors to ensure a completely unique market experience set in the Victorian Era. As you wander through the streets of Olde London, you will see each of our vendors with vintage booths and dressed in Victorian dresses, hats, and trousers. Each of our vendors dresses the part as you wander through the streets of Olde London. You may even encounter Queen Victoria herself ! The Dickens' Christmas Festival is a not for profit organization dedicated to providing its communities with a lasting Christmas tradition as it gives back to families and individuals in need.

Fees/Admission: $6-$8, Children under 3 are free.

December 7 The Capstone 50K 12:00 PM Location: 1388 W 2130 S, St. George, UT The Capstone course is a 10k loop with sweeping views of the desert in and around St. George Utah. Starting in the counterclockwise direction, competitors run the loop in alternating directions (washing machine style) to cover their race distance (10k=1 Loop, 1/2Marathon=2 Loops, 50k=5 Loops). The courses were designed to provide an opportunity for new trail runners to gain confidence in an unfamiliar setting. This is a fun event! Some may decide they have more fun when they make it competitive but remember encouraging and accepting new people into our trail running tribe is what this event is all about.

Fees/Admission: $45 - $100

December 8 - 9 Handel’s Messiah 7:30 PM Location: Cox Performing Arts Center - 325 S 700 E, St. George, UT The Messiah of all Messiahs!

The Southwest Symphony’s Messiah is the must-see, must-hear holiday event.

Every bar of Handel’s greatest masterpiece — whether upon first encounter or at a yearly ritual — speaks to us with passion, beauty, spirituality, and joy.

Fees/Admission: $8-$12 DEC 24 Calvary Chapel Christmas Eve Service 6:00 PM Location: Dixie Convention Center 1835 Convention Center Dr St. George, UT Join us at the Dixie Center for our annual Christmas Eve service. Sing the Christmas songs we all know and love, and hear the Shristmas story straight from the bible.

Come celebrate the meaning of the christmas season!

Fees/Admission: Free and open to the public.

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