Health & Wellness

Injured? Don’t Let Your Nutrition Take a Hit!

We’ve all heard the saying: “Abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym!” And while I’m not promising six-pack abs from your refrigerator, there’s a lot of truth behind that statement! Here’s…

Living Well in a Dry Climate

Very dry climates—especially desert and high-desert areas—bring a unique mix of challenges: wildfire, dehydration, intense UV exposure, dry skin and airways, dust, static electricity, and risks for…

Strong Legs = Longer Life

Why Strong Legs Mean a Longer Life What if one of the best things you can do for your future isn't another diet… but getting stronger? We spend a lot of time talking about heart health, brain health,…

We Are All Downstream

Recently, a child was hospitalized with E. coli after swimming in the Virgin River. This serves as an important reminder that harmful bacteria can be present in the river, even when the water appears…

Dehydration

Not as dire as heat stroke, but serious enough, dehydration occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in, disrupting normal functions such as temperature regulation, circulation, and nerve…

Bitten in Springdale?

An invasive mosquito has moved into your neighborhood (Specifically St. George, Santa Clara, Washington, Hurricane, & Springdale). It appears it is here to stay, as its eggs can survive the mild…

25 Out-of-the-Box Exercise Ideas

Let’s Talk About Movement Sometimes the word exercise sounds like work, so I like to call it movement instead. What is movement? It’s any activity that’s fun and gets your body moving! Your body was…

Healthy, but Tastes Like a Guilty Pleasure

The Power Pair: Eggs + Avocado “A Nutrient-Rich Duo for Energy, Balance, and Wellness” Looking for a simple, satisfying way to support your health? You might not need anything complicated—just a…

Happiness Hormones - Part IV

Happiness Hormones – Part 4: Endorphins, Your Natural Painkillers We wrap up our Happiness Hormone series with Endorphins—the body’s natural pain relievers and mood boosters. Endorphins are released…

Happiness Hormones - Part III

Continuing Our Series: The Happiness Hormones Subject: Happiness Hormones – Part 3: Serotonin, the Mood Stabilizer Part 3 of our series highlights Serotonin, the neurotransmitter responsible for mood…