The Architecture of Change
Sometimes change happens remarkably quickly. You learn a better way to communicate, and your relationship improves. You start eating healthier, and you feel healthier. You structure your mornings differently, and it becomes routine. And then there are the other...
Trust Your First Instinct: Why We Overthink and How to Stop
A number of years ago, I was enrolled in a business law course. One day, I arrived late to class and immediately realized that everyone was taking one of the professor’s unannounced quizzes. I approached the professor, and he handed me the test. As he did so, he...
Ancient Healing for Modern Life: How Chinese Cupping Therapy Can Support Overall Wellness
Have you ever watched the Olympic Games and wondered about the mysterious circular marks on the backs and shoulders of elite athletes? One of my patients affectionately refers to them as “octopus kisses.” What may appear to be a modern wellness trend is actually an...
Grit Doesn’t Mean Going it Alone
My husband and I were vacationing on the beach, enjoying the waves and the warm ocean water, a welcome change from the Southern Utah desert we call home. While playing in the water, we noticed a woman in trouble motioning for help. The waves had carried her too far...
Savor the Season: a Fall Guide to Health and Well-Being
After months of triple-digit heat, fall arrives in Southern Utah like a deep breath. Mornings turn crisp, the trails call our names again, and local markets fill with the colors of the harvest. It is a short and beautiful season, and it offers something summer rarely...
Feeling Sand Hollow? When Dry Eye Starts at the Eyelids
A trip to Sand Hollow Reservoir guarantees sand in your boots, your truck, and eventually your house. But if you feel a gritty, sandy sensation in your eyes while sitting in your living room, the desert landscape may not be the only culprit. That persistent...