by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Apr 24, 2026 | Author, Buy Local, Community & Culture, March/April 2026
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...
by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Apr 24, 2026 | Author, Dr. Wayne Tompkins, Elemental Health, Health & Fitness, March/April 2026
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...
by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Apr 23, 2026 | Author, Matt Escher, PhD, LMFT, March/April 2026, Relationships & Connection
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...
by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Apr 23, 2026 | Author, Dr. Yana Symonenko, March/April 2026, Mind & Body
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),...
by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Apr 23, 2026 | Author, Annelies Newman, RDN, CD, Health & Fitness, March/April 2026
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....
by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Apr 23, 2026 | Author, Ritchie Stevens, MD, Health & Fitness, March/April 2026
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...
