Southern Utah Health & Wellness Magazine :: March/April 2026
Lost Art of Play: Finding Perspective at Hidden Springs RV
Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, many of us forget how to play. Life becomes about responsibility, productivity, and moving from one obligation to the next. Yet play—unstructured time in nature, moments of curiosity, laughter, and rest—is not frivolous. It...
The Whole-Health Puzzle
What Is Functional Medicine? Functional medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and treating the root causes of illness and prevent-ing them from returning. In the following interview, Dr. Wayne Tompkins helps define a functional...
Governed By Purpose: How to Steady Your Life Amid Uncertainty
For decades, I have advocated being peacemakers in our relationships and mastering life management through a clear Governing Purpose. Today, I want to merge these two ideals. I believe every action we take is driven by a purpose, whether it’s fear, a need, or...
Prenatal Acupuncture 101
Pregnancy is a time of tremendous change—physically, emotionally, and energetically. For many expecting parents, acupuncture offers a safe and natural way to support the body through each stage of this transformation. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM),...
Cravings and Your Cycle
Have you ever wondered why sometimes you have plenty of self-control when it comes to healthy eating and other times you crave sweets more than usual? Let’s look at a few reasons why this happens and explore some simple tips to make the best decisions for your body....
5D Cancer Services: Southern Utah Welcomes World-Class Advances in Cancer Treatment, Why More Choices Mean Better Care for Patients
We’re proud to share that a major step forward in cancer care has arrived in Southern Utah. 5D Cancer Services is opening soon in St. George, Utah, bringing with it the most advanced radiation therapy technology available in the state. We are introducing the Akesis...
Phlebotomists Are More Than Just the One Holding the Needle
When a patient goes to one of Intermountain Health’s clinics for a blood draw, they spend an average of seven minutes with the phlebotomist, hardly enough time to understand the scope and importance of this step in the medical process. It is brief enough that many...
The Power Of A Balanced Plate: Simple Nutrition That Works
For more than twenty-four years, Movara has helped thousands of individuals see real, lasting results by teaching the fundamentals of movement, nutrition, and a positive mindset. Rather than chasing trends or quick fixes, Movara focuses on the basics: the habits that...
A Brush With Greatness
A few days before last Christmas, my ninety-four-year-old mother had a stroke. She was taken by ambulance to the emergency room at St. George Regional Medical Center, where she was whisked into the hands of amazing and wonderful doctors and nurses. There in the ER,...
How’s That Resolution Going?
Here we are, with you holding the March/April issue of the Southern Utah Health & Wellness Magazine in your hopefully trail-roughened, mountain-bike-handlebar-holding hands. Hands that followed your New Year’s resolution to ride your bike way more this year. Hands...
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