A Path of Quilts

by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Sep 1, 2026 | Author, Mark Wade, Health & Fitness, Sep/Oct Issue 2026

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to join with a group of locals in the Panguitch, Utah, area to write a script and visually recreate the following story. In the mid-1800s, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were establishing many of the...

The Most Important Member of Your Care Team Is You!

by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Sep 1, 2026 | Author, Dr. Koby Taylor, PharmD, Health & Fitness, Sep/Oct Issue 2026, Sept/Oct 2026 Cover 4

Instead of my usual column, I’m pleased to share the story of one of my patients, who describes her experience combining conventional cancer treatment with evidence-informed complementary approaches. Her story is not intended to recommend a particular path, but rather...

Metabolic Stress: Understanding the Good Versus the Bad

by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Sep 1, 2026 | Author, Dr. Coleen Andrus, Health & Fitness, Sep/Oct Issue 2026

Metabolic stress is a physiological state consisting of a hormonal imbalance and an imbalance between energy supply and demand. When energy demand exceeds supply, a hormonal cascade occurs that stimulates cortisol and adrenaline, our stress hormones. The body’s...

Diet & Sleep

by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Sep 1, 2026 | Author, Annelies Newman, RDN, CD, Health & Fitness, Sep/Oct Issue 2026

Can healthy food choices help us fall asleep and stay asleep? The answer is yes. While many lifestyle factors can affect sleep, our eating habits can play an important role in improving both sleep quality and duration. When it comes to nutrition and sleep, there are...

Empowered Choices: Your Personal Breast Health and Early Detection Strategy

by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Sep 1, 2026 | Author, Jayson Malufau, Health & Fitness, Sep/Oct Issue 2026

Breast cancer touches the lives of so many women worldwide, yet breast cancer risk and screening needs vary. Genetic testing, risk-assessment tools, and modern imaging can help you and your health care professional build an individualized plan. Screening is a vital...

Southwest Spine & Pain Center Expands Access to World-Class Pain Management in Southern Utah

by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Sep 1, 2026 | Author, Vista Healthcare Team, Health & Fitness, Sep/Oct Issue 2026

For patients living with chronic or complex pain, having access to specialized care close to home can make a meaningful difference. For seven years in a row, Southern Utah patients have voted Southwest Spine and Pain Center as the Gold Winner for Pain Management in...