Humility and Respect for the Past

It was more than thirty-five years ago, but I remember it like yesterday. I was editor of St. George Magazine, a publication I and a couple of partners had willed into existence just three years earli... ...more

Community ,March/April 2024

March 02, 20246 min read

Humility and Respect for the Past

Crowned with Courage

When Janene Burton’s flight home from her vacation was delayed by a day, causing her to miss the deadline to get on the ballot for Santa Clara City Council, she took steps—thousands of them—to ensure ... ...more

Community ,March/April 2024

March 02, 20245 min read

Crowned with Courage

Now Is the Time to Build Resilience

Resilience in relationships is about weathering storms, growing through challenges, and emerging stronger together. It’s the juice that helps maintain a healthy, lasting bond, and it is super romantic... ...more

March/April 2024 ,Relationships

March 01, 20244 min read

Now Is the Time to Build Resilience

Mayor's Message

The message from St. George residents was unmistakable as a resounding 63 percent of voters approved the General Obligation Trails, Parks, and Recreation Bond (G.O. Bond) on the November ballot. Your ... ...more

Community ,March/April 2024

March 01, 20242 min read

Mayor's Message

No Really, Why Is Pickleball So Popular? Two Reasons for Its Explosive Growth

Perhaps you’ve heard the news: pickleball is popular. Like fastest-growing-sport-in-America popular, with a 21 percent increase in players between 2019 and 2020. Or, once-in-the-morning-and-once-at-ni... ...more

Fitness ,March/April 2024 &Outdoor Recreation

March 01, 20244 min read

No Really, Why Is Pickleball So Popular? Two Reasons for Its Explosive Growth

St. George Pizza Factory Celebrates Forty-Five Years of “Custom-Built Goodness” in 2024

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-five years. “We have customers who say t... ...more

Community ,March/April 2024 &Restaurants

March 01, 20243 min read

St. George Pizza Factory Celebrates Forty-Five Years of “Custom-Built Goodness” in 2024

Spring into Cleaning Mental Clutter

The study and practice of addiction counseling and recreation therapy have helped me better understand certain aspects of human behavior, including the negative impact mental clutter has on our health... ...more

March/April 2024

March 01, 20243 min read

Spring into Cleaning Mental Clutter

Optimizing the Quality of Your Ketamine Experience

The last few years have seen an explosion of interest in ketamine and psychedelic medicine. When I opened Satori Health several years ago, I started with the philosophy that the quality of the ketamin... ...more

Fitness ,March/April 2024

March 01, 20242 min read

Optimizing the Quality of Your Ketamine Experience

Arthritis Sufferers Finding Relief with Vista Healthcare

Rheumatology issues pose unique challenges for healthcare professionals and patients due to their intricate nature. Often chronic or lifelong, these diseases are elusive to diagnose and necessitate a ... ...more

Fitness ,March/April 2024

March 01, 20243 min read

Arthritis Sufferers Finding Relief with Vista Healthcare

Clean and Green: DIY Recipes for Your Spring Cleaning

In the annual whirlwind of spring cleaning, Amanda found herself face-to-face with a neglected kitchen cabinet. Armed with a homemade cleaning solution, she embarked on a mission to restore the cabine... ...more

March/April 2024

March 01, 20244 min read

Clean and Green: DIY Recipes for Your Spring Cleaning

Pet Allergies and Intolerances Unleashed

Allergies are not just a human woe; our furry friends can also suffer from these pesky reactions. Much like people, pets can be allergic or be intolerant to a variety of things ranging from common env... ...more

Pet Health ,March/April 2024

March 01, 20243 min read

Pet Allergies and Intolerances Unleashed

The Triangle of Awareness and Intuitive Eating

he Triangle of Awareness is a form of mindfulness, a way of paying attention to present moment experiences. Imagine a triangle with its three sides and three corners; each corner of the triangle repre... ...more

March/April 2024 ,General Wellness &Mental and Emotional Health

March 01, 20245 min read

The Triangle of Awareness and Intuitive Eating

Your Body Machine

As we mature, we gain more knowledge. We learn that germs, exposure, antibodies, disease, and even some genetics will influence our overall health. In the face of these facts, we gradually lose our in... ...more

March/April 2024 ,General Wellness &Physical Health

March 01, 20245 min read

Your Body Machine

Five Keys to a Complete Financial Plan

Financial health is as crucial as physical health, yet it is often neglected. In the journey of life, financial planning acts as the backbone, supporting and securing the future. The key to a successf... ...more

Economic Health ,March/April 2024 &Financial Health

March 01, 20243 min read

Five Keys to a Complete Financial Plan

A Word of Warning to the Empath

By definition, an empath is a person who literally feels the emotions of those around them. This is not intentional and is usually not understood on the conscious level. It is not uncommon for an empa... ...more

March/April 2024 ,Mental and Emotional Health

March 01, 20245 min read

A Word of Warning to the Empath

What Is a Cataract?

You’ve probably heard of a cataract. Maybe your parents had them. Maybe your friend or neighbor had theirs removed. Maybe you’ve been told you have them. More than thirty million people in the U.S. ar... ...more

Fitness ,March/April 2024

March 01, 20242 min read

What Is a Cataract?

Career Ready: Three Strategies to Prepare Teens for Life after School

For some time, heading to college or joining the workforce have been the standard choices for teens upon high school graduation. Today, in part due to technology and social media, students have access... ...more

Community ,Education &March/April 2024

March 01, 20245 min read

Career Ready: Three Strategies to Prepare Teens for Life after School

UTU President's Message

Prior to being named the interim president, I served as the associate vice president of executive affairs and chief of staff at Utah Tech University. In this role, I helped implement our strategic pla... ...more

Community ,Education &March/April 2024

March 01, 20242 min read

UTU President's Message

Three Weeks to a Healthier Relationship

Our love relationships are where we turn for nurture and security, but when certain topics appear to be off-limits, the relationship becomes guarded rather than secure. Conversations going the rounds ... ...more

March/April 2024 ,Relationships

March 01, 20244 min read

Three Weeks to a Healthier Relationship

Warm Ups and Workouts That Will Boost Your Pickleball Performance

People who play pickleball become more active faster, see improved hand-eye coordination, and increase cardiovascular health. However, if you are not physically strong and prepared, the chance of inju... ...more

Fitness ,March/April 2024 &Physical Health

March 01, 20244 min read

Warm Ups and Workouts That Will Boost Your Pickleball Performance

Discover Career-Driven Education

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 2! Dixie Technical College is opening its doors for the most epic event of the year: Get the Scoop! Everyone is invited to come check out the campus, meet the in... ...more

Community ,Education &March/April 2024

March 01, 20241 min read

Discover Career-Driven Education

Now Is A Good Time to Own A Home

Climbing interest rates—coupled with high home prices—created obstacles for many potential buyers in 2023, but with interest rates projected to continue to drop this new year and home prices seeing a ... ...more

Economic Health ,Real Estate &March/April 2024

March 01, 20242 min read

Now Is A Good Time to Own A Home

The Origins of Anesthesia

After dental procedures, I’m often asked by patients who are gratefully numb, “What did people do before anesthesia?” Can you imagine having a tooth drilled or pulled without anesthetic? I’m sure the ... ...more

March/April 2024 ,Dental Health

March 01, 20242 min read

The Origins of Anesthesia

If You Could Turn Back Time: Reclaiming Yourself Again

The ups and downs of life come and go, but when we go through too many difficult circumstances over a relatively short period of time, it can be hard to fully retain the good feelings, experiences, an... ...more

March/April 2024 ,General Wellness &Mental and Emotional Health

March 01, 20243 min read

If You Could Turn Back Time: Reclaiming Yourself Again

Vision Loss Is Preventable with Regular Checkups

A recent study showed that 38 percent of Americans don’t have an eye doctor, 63 percent don’t have vision care insurance, and 58 percent report blurred vision, nearsightedness, and other vision issues... ...more

Community ,March/April 2024 &Vision Health

March 01, 20242 min read

Vision Loss Is Preventable with Regular Checkups

Kick the Sick

Boosting your immune system at the first sign of feeling ill is crucial for maintaining good health and preventing the spread and/or the duration of an illness. Here are some key benefits of proactive... ...more

March/April 2024 ,General Wellness

March 01, 20244 min read

Kick the Sick

Seven Steps to Start Growing Produce at Home

Growing your own produce is an all-around smart practice, from the money you’ll save at the grocery store to the contributions you can make toward a cleaner planet. Maintaining a garden takes some eff... ...more

Community ,March/April 2024 &General Wellness

March 01, 20243 min read

Seven Steps to Start Growing Produce at Home

Hunger Versus Craving, Belly Versus Brain

Hunger is controlled by gut-brain neurochemical signals originating in the stomach that tell your brain you are hungry or full. Hunger is a physical feeling that doesn’t go away and intensifies if you... ...more

Nutrition ,March/April 2024 &General Wellness

March 01, 20244 min read

Hunger Versus Craving, Belly Versus Brain

To Trainer or Not to Trainer

I’m a huge advocate for just plain getting outside. There really aren’t many things I would rather do than jump on my mountain bike and ride some sweet trails in the desert or the woods. Breathing in ... ...more

Fitness ,March/April 2024

March 01, 20243 min read

To Trainer or Not to Trainer

It Is Easier than You Think to Finance a Home in a Resort Development

Even among professionals in the industry, there is a lot of misinformation about the types of financing available for resort-type units. Realtors and property managers tend to rely on their experienc... ...more

Real Estate ,March/April 2024

March 01, 20242 min read

It Is Easier than You Think to Finance a Home in a Resort Development

Lesson From Harry Caray

I loved watching Cubs baseball and listening to Harry Caray’s distinct cadence and unrestrained enthusiasm when calling a game. For me, Harry Caray was a master at creating a shared language and a com... ...more

March/April 2024 ,General Wellness Mental and Emotional Health &Letter From the Editor

March 01, 20243 min read

Lesson From Harry Caray

Balancing Act: Tips and Tricks for Fall Prevention and Wellness

Pets. Pickleball. Puddles. These are the top offenders that are causing St. George residents to experience ground-level falls and sending them to the emergency room. What is the solution? Send the pet... ...more

Fitness ,March/April 2024

March 01, 20243 min read

Balancing Act: Tips and Tricks for Fall Prevention and Wellness

Retirement Is Like Heaven

It has been said that retirement is like heaven. Both describe a beautiful future life, yet when it comes down to it, few are ready to go and even fewer volunteer to go early. ...more

Economic Health ,March/April 2024

March 01, 20244 min read

Retirement Is Like Heaven

Pickleball Injuries: Play Safe to Stay in the Game

Pickleball has rapidly gained popularity among people of all ages due to its accessibility and fun gameplay. However, like other sports, it comes with its risks of injury. According to pickleheads.com... ...more

Fitness ,March/April 2024 &Physical Health

March 01, 20244 min read

Pickleball Injuries: Play Safe to Stay in the Game

Lessons I Learned from Wrestling

I struggled with the decision of whether or not to quit wrestling until I attended a tournament in the summer of 2023 called the Black Hawk with the Hurricane High School wrestling team. It was... ...more

Community ,Education &March/April 2024

February 23, 20244 min read

Lessons I Learned from Wrestling
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