Southern Utah Health & Wellness Magazine :: May/June 2026
Why Weight Loss Isn’t Just About Diet: How Acupuncure and Chinese Medicine Support Lasting Change
I have treated hundreds of patients whose primary or secondary goal is weight loss. Among them, I haven’t met a single person who described the process as easy. For most, it is stressful and often accompanied by guilt, shame, low self-worth, and emotional swings...
Watch Out for These Real Estate Scams
Washington County continues to be a busy market and a magnet for movers. With new jobs, great schools, and growing neighborhoods, a steady stream of buyers is looking to find the right place for the right price. Unfortunately, scammers try to take advantage of the...
Utah Tech University Letter
Dear Neighbors and Friends, Throughout my first year serving as president at Utah Tech University, I have had the opportunity to listen, learn, and experience the heart behind this community. What has impressed me the most is the shared belief that Utah Tech is not...
Changing Futures, One Smile at a Time
Access to dental care can change a child’s future. That impact was on full display at Utah Tech University, where the dental hygiene clinic buzzed with energy as student clinicians welcomed young patients for a day dedicated to prevention, education, and brighter...
Strong Muscles, Stronger Bones: Why Strength Training Matters After Fifty
If you enjoy cycling along scenic trails, hiking local desert paths, playing pickleball with friends, or squeezing in a round of golf on the weekend, you already know how good movement feels. Staying active is one of the best things we can do for our health as we age....
Protecting Your Vision on the Pickleball Court
Pickleball has exploded in popularity across the country, especially among adults over fifty who enjoy its fun, social, and low-impact pace. However, with its rise in popularity has come a concerning trend: a surge in serious eye injuries related to the sport. A...
Don’t Let Neuropathy Slow You Down: Non-Invasive Treatment Options at Vista Healthcare
Living with neuropathy can be frustrating. Many patients deal with burning pain, tingling, or numbness in their feet and legs every day. When they seek help, they are often told there are very few treatment options beyond medications that help to manage the symptoms....
Dangerously Hot Temperatues Inside a Car Rise Faster Than People Realize
Even before the summer sun tips thermometers into triple digits, there are several safety concerns people need to consider when it comes to keeping children and pets safe, particularly in the car. “People need to realize that a child, because of their body surface...
Mayor’s Message, May/June 2026
As we welcome the warmth of late spring and early summer, there is a palpable energy returning to St. George. It’s a time when our parks, trails, and historic streets come alive. At the heart of this vibrancy is our theme for this season: Community Connections. In the...
Facts vs Opinions: Why the Diffirence Matters
In a world filled with constant conversation—at home, in the media, and online—it can be surprisingly difficult to tell the difference between facts and opinions. Yet understanding that difference is essential if we want healthier relationships and more meaningful...
Under the Burning Arch: When Sunrise Refused to Let Go
The thought of what lay ahead took the edge off the morning chill as I pulled on cold pants, a shirt, and shoes, then gathered some breakfast snacks for the road. My mind ran through a mental checklist of key items to bring: beanie, gloves, charged camera batteries,...
There’s No Place Like Home
Last September, it became necessary to move my ninety-three-year-old parents to a new home. The house where they had lived for seventy years, and where they raised me, my sister, and my two brothers, was not designed for the mobility and accessibility they needed in...
Short on Time? You Can Still Go for a Ride!
I don’t have time to go mountain biking. I have to get my riding gear on, air up the tires, lube my chain, load up the truck, and drive all the way to the trailhead. There’s barely time to ride by the time I get there! I hear that sort of complaint every so often....
When Effort Isn’t Enough: Understanding Lasting Change
You’ve been working on it—perhaps lingering anxiety, a habit that keeps returning, or an automatic reaction in relationships or stressful moments. You’ve brought awareness, steady effort, and genuine sincerity. At times, the intensity eases. You manage it with more...
Move Together, Thrive Together: Making Family Health a Summer Priority
Summer in Southern Utah has a way of pulling families outdoors. The trails are calling, the evenings are long, and for a few months, schedules loosen just enough to make space for something that often gets crowded out during the rest of the year: real time together....
Support System:Addict II Athlete Brings Sports-Based Formulato the Recovery Process
They wear their identity proudly. Emblazoned across T-shirts and tank tops at local sporting events are the words “Addict II Athlete.” Every single person wearing such apparel has a story. More specifically, a success story. Addict II Athlete (AIIA) is a nonprofit...
Finding Calm Again: A Simple Way I Support My Nervous System
Somewhere along the way, a lot of us got used to feeling overwhelmed. Busy schedules, constant stimulation, trying to keep up with everything… it all starts to feel normal. And as a mom, I felt that. I was doing all the things—taking care of my family, staying active,...
ST. GEORGE PIZZA FACTORY CELEBRATES FORTY-SEVEN YEARSOF “CUSTOM-BUILT GOODNESS” IN 2026
The Pizza Factory St. George, located in the historic Ancestor Square, has become one of the most well-known tourist stops in Southern Utah over the past forty-six years. “We have customers who say they plan much of their vacation around coming to the Pizza Factory...
Why More Businesses Are Leaving Old Servers Behind and Moving to the Cloud
For many small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs), technology decisions have centered around buying and maintaining on-premise servers. It was the standard approach for decades: purchase the hardware, set it up, and store your company’s data internally. But in today’s...
Why “Just Enough” Coverage May Not Be Enough
If you are like me, you miss the lower prices of 2019. Since almost everything costs more, replacing it also costs more. Car repairs? More. Medical bills? More. Rental cars? More. The tiny plastic clip that holds something important under your hood? Somehow, even that...
Stuck In Pain? This Could Be Why
Have you ever wondered why an injury never fully resolves—even after rest, stretching, chiropractic care, massage, or physical therapy? Why does the pain improve for a while, only to return? Or why does one knee, shoulder, or hip keep flaring up no matter what you do?...
Creating Lasting Change: Understanding Hunger, Habits, and Food Noise
You are destined to become the person you decide to be. Make yourself a priority. Set a goal. Maybe it is an overall personal goal, a health goal, or perhaps a weight-loss goal. Focus on creating a nurturing mindset. Lasting change does not come from doing things more...
From Self-Sabotage to Self-Trust: Reclaiming Your Forward Momentum
Have you ever felt pulled in two directions at once, part of you wanting to move forward, and another part quietly holding you back? This inner conflict is at the heart of self-sabotage, and understanding it is the first step toward breaking free. Before we can break...
Exercising Good Judgment
When I was in high school, we seemed to have many assemblies. On one such day, my friends and I thought it would be a good idea to leave campus during that morning’s assembly. Other kids were doing it, and it seemed like a good excuse to get out and go to the local...
The Genius of AND: Living in the Present AND in Retirement
As humans, we often default to compromise. We tend to think in terms of “or.” Yet problem solving and thriving are more commonly the result of implementing the “genius of and.” A former FBI hostage negotiator, Chris Voss, teaches that when negotiating a deal, you...
Cast. Strip. Pause. The Skill Most People Skip in Life
I still have my old fly rod. A Fenwick. Nothing fancy. Not even close to the top of the line when I bought it and definitely not now. The cork is worn smooth from years of use, and the reel has a soft rattle if you shake it just right. If you lined it up next to the...
Purrs, Paws, and Peace of Mind: Emotional Well-Being Through Pet Companionship
Pets have long been considered beloved members of the family, but research in fields such as psychology and human–animal interaction shows that the bond between people and companion animals can also play an important role in mental health. For many households,...
Food and Our Founding Fathers
Our Founding Fathers left an incredible legacy that we are celebrating this year. Reading and listening to books about their lives has been enriching. I have to admit, small mentions of their diet often make me smile. I am also aware of the hunger many suffered during...
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...
Living Well Outside: Designing a Life Around Movement and Nature
Some places invite you outdoors. Southern Utah insists on it. From the red rock cliffs that catch the first light of morning to the warm desert air that lingers long after sunset, this landscape calls people out of their homes and into something more expansive. And...
