When Spring Turns Hostile: From Debilitating Allergies to Lasting Relief
For most people, spring is a season of renewal, fresh air, blooming trees, and long-awaited time outdoors. For Aaron Reyonds, however, spring became something else entirely: a relentless, body-wide assault triggered by even the smallest trace of pollen. What makes...
Understanding the Oral Health Risks of Diabetes
Recently, a patient came into my office with a severe infection from an abscessed tooth. We treated the situation aggressively because they were experiencing a great deal of pain. I was further concerned because the patient has diabetes. Diabetes is a condition that...
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...
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...