Southern Utah Health & Wellness Magazine :: September/October 2026
Diet & Sleep
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...
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...
Empowered Choices: Your Personal Breast Health and Early Detection Strategy
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...
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...
Is This Your Poop
Years ago, our front lawn had a problem. It was not grubs, fungus, or one of those mysterious Southern Utah sprinkler issues where one patch gets enough water to qualify as a wetland while the rest resembles Mars. It was dog poop. Lots of it. This was especially...
How Long-term Thinkers Might Use Trump Accounts
On July 4, 2026, a new type of investment account became available. While there is an IRS code section (code section 530A) that regulates them, they are being referred to as Trump Accounts. In practice, they are a retirement account that can be contributed to for the...
The Hidden Cybersecurity Risks of Workplace AI: How Businesses can Protect Sensitive Data While Taking Advantage of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly common tool in today’s workplace. Employees use it to draft emails, summarize reports, analyze spreadsheets, write marketing materials, troubleshoot technical problems, and automate repetitive tasks. Many...
Adventure-Ready Pets: A Guide to Lifelong Fitness and Injury Prevention
Southern Utah is built for adventure. Whether you’re exploring local parks, hiking scenic trails, or enjoying daily neighborhood walks, many of us bring our four-legged companions along. Like human athletes, however, pets can experience strains, sprains, and overuse...
Southwest Spine & Pain Center Expands Access to World-Class Pain Management in Southern Utah
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...
It’s Just a Bad Day
Sometimes it’s just not your day. You start out with intentions for a good, fun ride. You’re fit for the ride you have planned. It should be easy enough: go out, turn some pedals, twist some turns, sweat some sweat, maybe attack some climbs and finish with a...
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