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Home At Last<br />
After 16 seasons with the<br />
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makes his way back to the<br />
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CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA<br />
OUTPATIENT CARE CENTERS<br />
Different from other cancer treatment centers,<br />
Cancer Treatment Centers of America Outpatient<br />
Care Center in <strong>Scottsdale</strong> strives to provide the<br />
Mother Standard of care—treating patients as<br />
their own loved ones. As Medical Director, Dr.<br />
Saima Saeed understands that each patient has<br />
a name and a face, as well as their own personal<br />
history. “We realize that we are not only treating<br />
their cancer, we are treating the whole person.<br />
Our goal is to provide quality, whole person upto-date<br />
cancer care, while ensuring the patient<br />
feels heard, empowered, and is treated in a<br />
caring and dignified manner.”<br />
Before joining CTCA, Dr. Saeed was in private<br />
practice for 12 years, and also served as section<br />
chief of Hematology and Oncology at a large<br />
local hospital. These experiences provided her<br />
with the insight into what it takes to run an outpatient<br />
clinic. “It has helped me realize what it is<br />
that I want to do differently now that I am with<br />
CTCA, which is to spend more time with patients,<br />
listening to their questions.”<br />
Dr. Saeed believes that, in addition to medicine,<br />
other factors play a role in patient cancer<br />
care, including exercise, eating nutritious whole<br />
foods, managing stress levels, and quality of<br />
sleep. “I believe that if you are going to take care<br />
of others you must take care of yourself,” she<br />
explains, striving herself to exercise, meditate, and<br />
follow a healthy diet.<br />
The Outpatient Care Center in <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
opened in March of 2018 as an outpatient facility,<br />
aiming to provide more accessible cancer options<br />
for patients in the Valley.<br />
“For me, it is a true honor and privilege to be<br />
able to care for cancer patients. I am proud to<br />
be a part of this amazing team of caregivers in<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>,” says Dr. Saeed.<br />
Cancer Treatment Centers of America<br />
Outpatient Care Center in <strong>Scottsdale</strong> is located<br />
9755 N. 90th St. A-100 & B -130, <strong>Scottsdale</strong>.<br />
To schedule an appointment, please call<br />
877.341.9929, or visit www.cancercenter.com/<br />
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8 ed note<br />
40<br />
Terrell<br />
Suggs<br />
The NFL legend<br />
starts his season<br />
with the Arizona<br />
Cardinals<br />
12 health<br />
Burnout, HIV strides,<br />
brain boosting,<br />
sleeping for<br />
weight loss, HPV<br />
vaccination, FDA<br />
pet wood warnings,<br />
sober curious<br />
movement, and<br />
early protate cancer<br />
detection<br />
16 list<br />
CBD misconseptions<br />
17 splurge<br />
Yonanas soft serve<br />
18 cook<br />
Summertime salad<br />
20 style<br />
Pastels aplenty<br />
22 weight<br />
loss<br />
News to know<br />
24 solo<br />
scottsdale<br />
Meet Chey<br />
26 muscle<br />
Dumbbell destruction<br />
44<br />
Harper<br />
Babin<br />
Meet the woman<br />
behind Bodi’s<br />
boxing program<br />
28 balance<br />
<strong>Health</strong>y life, happy<br />
life<br />
30 nutrition<br />
Outsmarting salt<br />
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Home At Last<br />
After 16 seasons with the<br />
Baltimore Ravens, NFL<br />
defensive legend Terrell Suggs<br />
makes his way back to the<br />
Valley as an Arizona Cardinal<br />
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Stadium must-haves<br />
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Get ready to work<br />
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46 relating<br />
High-speed<br />
connection<br />
48 beauty<br />
Banishing blemishes<br />
50 doctors<br />
orders<br />
Mosquito madness<br />
50<br />
DON’T<br />
SCRATCH<br />
THAT ITCH<br />
Surviving mosquito bites<br />
CBD<br />
MYTHS<br />
DEBUNKED<br />
ON THE COVER:<br />
Terrell Suggs, photo<br />
by James Patrick,<br />
www.jamesphoto.com.<br />
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MICHAEL FITZMAURICE, MD<br />
Founder of the Fitzmaurice Hand Institute<br />
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At our center, we treat a wide range of<br />
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For all of you football fanatics out there,<br />
football is (basically) back! It’s time for<br />
preseason, with the regular season looming<br />
not long after. On the field all eyes will be<br />
on Terrell Suggs. The veteran linebacker<br />
has finally made his way back to home – he<br />
attended high school and college in Arizona – after 16 seasons<br />
with the Baltimore Ravens. He talks finding his way back to the<br />
Valley and joining the Arizona Cardinals on page 40.<br />
Speaking of football, it’s time to stock up on all of the essentials<br />
for the big game before you enter the stadium. We’ve rounded<br />
up some of the top must-have items on page 36, from phone chargers<br />
to padded seats to a stadium-approved bag.<br />
This month also marks National CBD Day (<strong>August</strong> 8). Learn<br />
all about the misconceptions of CBD on page 16. And it wouldn’t<br />
be <strong>August</strong> in Arizona without those famous monsoons. What<br />
else comes along with the weather change? Mosquito bites! On<br />
page 50, a doctor provides tips and tricks to ease the itch, make<br />
yourself less inviting and what to know about allergic reactions to<br />
bites.<br />
The heat can also bring on bouts of acne. Page 48 shares<br />
the lowdown on adult acne, with four steps to rid yourself of it<br />
for good. Some additional highlights include steps to curb your<br />
sodium intake (page 30) and creating stronger connections in the<br />
days of technology obsession (page 46).<br />
Lastly we have positive habits to promote a joyous life. From<br />
setting goals to unplugging, try one of the four practices listed on<br />
page 28 to boost your happiness.<br />
Best,<br />
Gabby Leighton<br />
Editor-in-Chief<br />
gabby@richmanmediagroup.com<br />
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news<br />
/ compiled by Kelly Potts<br />
Burned<br />
Out<br />
Feeling tired, deflated and burnt out?<br />
Well, its is now an official diagnosis as<br />
the World <strong>Health</strong> Organization formally<br />
recognized burnout as a medical condition.<br />
Doctors can use the decision as<br />
a benchmark for diagnosis and health<br />
insurers. Medical professionals can<br />
diagnose someone with burnout if they<br />
are having feelings of energy depletion<br />
or exhaustion, increased mental distance<br />
their job, or feelings of negativism or<br />
cynicism related to their job, and reduced<br />
professional efficacy.<br />
Source: www.who.int.<br />
Zzz are the Keys<br />
We all know losing<br />
weight is difficult<br />
enough as it is.<br />
Experts say to<br />
eat “right,” avoid<br />
processed sugar,<br />
watch your carbs,<br />
get in your cardio<br />
and strength training<br />
and drink your<br />
water. It turns out,<br />
there’s another<br />
factor you may not<br />
have considered:<br />
sleep! A recent<br />
study published in<br />
the International<br />
Journal of Obesity<br />
found a link between<br />
insufficient or<br />
disrupted sleep and<br />
another issue —<br />
weight loss. The<br />
results showed that<br />
overweight people<br />
who did not sleep<br />
well lost less weight<br />
than their peers<br />
who had no sleep<br />
problems.<br />
Source: www.<br />
medicalnewstoday.com.<br />
Boost Your Brain<br />
With numerous<br />
health benefits,<br />
working out is one of<br />
the easiest “doctor’s<br />
orders” out there.<br />
New research is<br />
giving us more reasons<br />
to hit the gym,<br />
including that it’s<br />
good for your brain.<br />
Neuroscientists discovered<br />
that a short<br />
burst of exercise<br />
directly boosts the<br />
function of a gene<br />
that increases connections<br />
between<br />
neurons in the hippocampus,<br />
the region<br />
of the brain associated<br />
with learning<br />
and memory.<br />
Source: www.<br />
sciencedaily.com.<br />
Big Strides in HIV<br />
For the first time, a<br />
recent study shows<br />
researchers eliminated<br />
replicationcompetent<br />
HIV-1<br />
DNA, the virus<br />
responsible for AIDS,<br />
from the genomes<br />
of living animals.<br />
The study marks a<br />
critical step toward<br />
the development of<br />
a possible cure for<br />
human HIV infection.<br />
The researchers<br />
at the Lewis Katz<br />
School of Medicine<br />
at Temple University<br />
and the University<br />
of Nebraska Medical<br />
Center showed that<br />
treatment to suppress<br />
HIV replication<br />
and gene editing<br />
therapy, when given<br />
sequentially, can<br />
eliminate HIV from<br />
cells and organs of<br />
infected animals.<br />
Source: www.<br />
sciencedaily.com.<br />
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news<br />
A Shot That Cures<br />
Another shot that<br />
proves its worth.<br />
Nearly 10 years ago,<br />
healthcare professionals<br />
introduced a<br />
new vaccination that<br />
aimed to prevent<br />
recurring infections<br />
of certain types of<br />
HPV. These infections<br />
can, if a person<br />
does not receive<br />
treatment, lead to<br />
cervical cancer, the<br />
third most common<br />
among women.<br />
While doctors and<br />
researchers say it’s<br />
too soon to know<br />
the full effect of the<br />
HPV shot, there is<br />
some good news.<br />
They found that for<br />
girls ages 13 to 19,<br />
HPV infections had<br />
reduced by 83%, and<br />
66% among women<br />
ages 20 to 24.<br />
Source: www.<br />
nbcnews.com.<br />
Fido’s<br />
Food Files<br />
What’s the best foods to feed your furry friend? Whole grains?<br />
Grain free? Human grade? While there are conflicting opinions on<br />
both sides of the dog food world, the FDA threw a bone into the<br />
talk. Sixteen brands of dog food may be associated with a heightened<br />
risk of heart failure in dogs, according to the Food and Drug<br />
Administration. The FDA isn’t suggesting that pet owners stop<br />
feeding their dogs the particular brands yet, but some vets are<br />
already advising against “grain-free” foods. The FDA is currently<br />
investigating more than 500 reports that appear to link dog foods<br />
that are marketed as grain free to canine dilated cardiomyopathy.<br />
The FDA has been warning about the foods based on peas, lentils<br />
or potatoes since July 2018, but the recently released statement is<br />
the first time the agency has identified brand names.<br />
Source: www.nbcnews.com.<br />
Sober Curious<br />
Move over keto,<br />
there’s a new<br />
health trend in town<br />
called the “Sober<br />
Curious Movement,”<br />
in which more<br />
people are taking a<br />
break from alcohol<br />
because they believe<br />
it’s healthier, not<br />
because they have a<br />
problem with alcohol.<br />
The main reason<br />
for the movement<br />
is because people<br />
who live otherwise<br />
“healthy” lifestyles<br />
found themselves<br />
binge drinking every<br />
weekend and wanted<br />
to curb the hobby,<br />
rounding out their<br />
lifestyles.<br />
Source: www.<br />
newyorktimes.com.<br />
Cup of Answers<br />
Great news for men: Recent studies show that a new urine test can detect aggressive prostate cancer cases<br />
that need treatment up to five years sooner than other diagnostic methods. Researchers from the University<br />
of East Anglia in Norwich, United Kingdom, and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital revealed that an<br />
experimental urine test, called Prostate Urine Risk, can find cancers that will require treatment within the first five<br />
years of diagnosis. While this doesn’t replace the invasive biopsy, it does give some peace of mind and answers.<br />
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com.<br />
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6 Misconceptions<br />
About CBD<br />
The second annual National CBD Day is just around<br />
the corner, and this year, with CBD products now<br />
legal for recreational purchase across the country,<br />
<strong>August</strong> 8 is primed to be a buzzing big deal nationwide.<br />
However, as CBD (short for cannabidiol)<br />
becomes more mainstream, many find themselves<br />
intrigued by the compound and its diverse benefits,<br />
but don’t know where to start. Moreover, as CBD continues<br />
to race to shelves it is important that buyers<br />
beware and know exactly what to look for when diving<br />
into the new, exciting world of CBD. Before going<br />
shopping, familiarize with these six misconceptions<br />
about the compound to ensure that you’re purchasing<br />
the highest quality products available.<br />
1. CBD gets you<br />
high<br />
Unlike it’s more<br />
widely known counterpart,<br />
THC, the<br />
CBD compound<br />
does not produce<br />
the same psychoactive<br />
effects, meaning<br />
it won’t get you<br />
high. That said, it is<br />
important to note<br />
the differences<br />
between the two<br />
predominantly popular<br />
methods of CBD<br />
production — hempderived<br />
CBD oil and<br />
medical cannabisderived<br />
CBD isolate.<br />
A cannabis-derived<br />
CBD isolate will be<br />
100% pure, free of<br />
any traces of THC. A<br />
hemp-derived CBD<br />
product can include<br />
trace amounts of<br />
THC, though, legally<br />
not more than .3%;<br />
not a high enough<br />
dose to cause impairment.<br />
Read labels<br />
extra carefully, or,<br />
for state-licensed<br />
medical marijuana<br />
patients, ask your<br />
local dispensary professional<br />
for educational<br />
materials.<br />
2. Dosing is<br />
based on weight<br />
and height<br />
This is a myth.<br />
Everyone has their<br />
own unique endocannabinoid<br />
system that<br />
interacts with the<br />
CBD compound as it<br />
reaches your body.<br />
Like a fingerprint,<br />
individuals have oneof-a-kind<br />
endocannabinoid<br />
system that<br />
determines the dose<br />
needed. One size<br />
does not fit all when<br />
learning about CBD.<br />
3. You can overdose<br />
on CBD<br />
CBD, as well as<br />
THC, always react<br />
uniquely to an individual’s<br />
endocannabinoid<br />
system,<br />
meaning that results<br />
can vary. Though,<br />
research has found<br />
CBD can actually<br />
be a pacifier if one<br />
has a cannabis high<br />
that’s too intense for<br />
comfort. CBD’s antianxiety<br />
mechanisms<br />
can actually counter<br />
the effects of THC,<br />
meaning CBD can<br />
actually be used as<br />
an anti-overdose<br />
agent to a certain<br />
degree.<br />
4. CBD can’t be<br />
taken with most<br />
other medications<br />
All prescription medications<br />
have their<br />
own side effects<br />
that impact individuals<br />
on different<br />
scales. Factoring in<br />
our bodies’ unique<br />
endocannabinoid<br />
systems requires<br />
careful dosing and<br />
consideration. What<br />
works for some may<br />
not work for others,<br />
but slowly, gradually<br />
introducing CBD<br />
into one’s vitamin or<br />
medicinal regimen<br />
is the safest bet.<br />
There is currently<br />
no research that<br />
suggests CBD can<br />
counter prescription<br />
medications.<br />
5. All CBD is all<br />
the same<br />
Now that CBD is<br />
popping up in convenience<br />
stores,<br />
supermarkets, and<br />
health outlets, the<br />
uninitiated may not<br />
know the difference<br />
between the various<br />
products reaching<br />
the market today.<br />
The fact is, CBD created<br />
in dispensaries<br />
comes from facilities<br />
that are built to<br />
manufacture and<br />
test cannabis and<br />
its related products.<br />
CBD sold in other<br />
places could be produced<br />
in any number<br />
of facilities, thus<br />
making it difficult to<br />
ensure purity and<br />
quality. Ultimately,<br />
the best advice is<br />
to read carefully, do<br />
your own research,<br />
and buy where you<br />
are comfortable.<br />
6. There’s not<br />
enough research<br />
on CBD<br />
CBD’s legalization in<br />
the U.S. is still very<br />
much in its infancy.<br />
Regulations, supporting<br />
legislation,<br />
research, and education<br />
are all ongoing<br />
efforts with this new<br />
compound that we<br />
continue to learn<br />
more about every<br />
day. The research<br />
that does exist on<br />
CBD highlights the<br />
compound’s undeniable<br />
benefits, from<br />
anti-anxiety and<br />
appetite improvement<br />
to sleep aid<br />
and skin health.<br />
Marie Paredes Saloum is the owner of GreenPharms Dispensaries with locations in Mesa and Flagstaff, as well as The Marijuana Doctor, with several locations across<br />
the Valley. Since 2013, GreenPharms has developed an award-winning reputation for purveying the highest quality cannabis and CBD commodities in the state. Marie<br />
represents the passionate mom-and-pop local businesses in Arizona, providing patients across the state with medical marijuana in a safe, welcoming environment.<br />
16 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 08/19
splurge<br />
I Scream,<br />
No Cream<br />
Create fruity soft serve without dairy<br />
If you’re sensitive to<br />
dairy or just avoiding<br />
it, there’s no<br />
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summertime treats.<br />
From Yonanas, this<br />
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fruit combinations<br />
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This elite version<br />
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08/19 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 17
cook<br />
/ Recipe and photo by Erica Ptak<br />
Serving Size: 4<br />
SALAD<br />
2 large ripe<br />
avocados<br />
1 15-ounce can of<br />
corn, drained<br />
1 15-ounce can of<br />
black beans, rinsed<br />
and drained<br />
2 Roma (or cherry)<br />
tomatoes, chopped<br />
1 jalapeno,<br />
deseeded<br />
¼ cup red<br />
onion, chopped fine<br />
¼ cup fresh cilantro<br />
DRESSING<br />
½ tsp cumin<br />
½ tsp white wine<br />
vinegar<br />
1½ tbsp olive oil<br />
1 tsp chopped garlic<br />
Juice of 1 large lime<br />
Salt and pepper to<br />
taste<br />
Avocado,<br />
Black Bean<br />
And Corn<br />
Salad<br />
Erica Ptak is the<br />
creator of Founded<br />
in Flavor, a local<br />
food blog devoted<br />
to healthy, indulgent<br />
recipes. For more<br />
information on her<br />
blog, visit foundedinflavor.com<br />
or visit<br />
her Instagram at @<br />
foundedinflavor.<br />
For the salad, combine<br />
all ingredients<br />
into one large bowl<br />
(be sure to rinse<br />
and drain the black<br />
beans). To make the<br />
dressing, mix the<br />
olive oil, garlic, and<br />
cumin in a small<br />
bowl and heat in a<br />
microwave for 30<br />
seconds. Next, add<br />
in white wine vinegar<br />
and the juice of one<br />
large lime. Drizzle on<br />
top of the salad, toss<br />
and serve.<br />
18 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 08/19
Driving<br />
on the<br />
course, fun.<br />
Driving to<br />
the cleaners,<br />
not so fun.<br />
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Organic Dry Cleaners is a full-service dry cleaning company with locations in both <strong>Scottsdale</strong> and Phoenix. We pride ourselves on focusing on high quality<br />
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style<br />
/ by Gabby Leighton<br />
Strappy mesh tank top,<br />
$17.99 at H&M, www.<br />
hm.com.<br />
Colorblock sports<br />
bra, Kate Spade New<br />
York, $88 at Saks Fifth<br />
Avenue, www.saksfifthavenue.com.<br />
High-waisted leggings,<br />
Alo, $88 at Nordstrom,<br />
www.nordstrom.com.<br />
Pastels<br />
Aplenty<br />
Feminine fitness finds<br />
Training duffel bag, Nike,<br />
$35 at Neiman Marcus,<br />
www.neimanmarcus.<br />
com.<br />
Knit running shoes, APL,<br />
$140 at Nordstrom.<br />
20 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 08/19
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weight loss news<br />
/ compiled by Kelly Potts<br />
Timing is<br />
Everything<br />
Heading for your daily workout? Make sure it’s at the right<br />
time! In a study of adults who have successfully maintained<br />
weight loss and who engage in moderate to vigorous intensity<br />
physical activity, most reported consistency in the time of day<br />
that they exercised, with early morning being the most common<br />
time. The study also found that being consistent in the timing<br />
of physical activity was associated with higher physical activity<br />
levels, regardless of whether people exercised consistently during<br />
the morning, afternoon, or evening.<br />
Source: www.sciencedaily.com.<br />
Game Over<br />
When you think<br />
of your average<br />
“gamer,” what do<br />
you picture? A new<br />
study found that<br />
when teens who<br />
are invested in video<br />
games get older,<br />
they still turn to video<br />
games instead of hitting<br />
the gym or going<br />
for a run. While teens<br />
have a better metabolism<br />
and are able to<br />
get away with being<br />
sedentary longer<br />
and eating unhealthy<br />
foods, adults aren’t<br />
so lucky. So, put<br />
away the controller<br />
and step outside!<br />
Source: www.<br />
medicalnewstoday.com.<br />
Sleeping with the Lights on<br />
Add it to the list of things making you unintentionally gain<br />
weight. Sleeping with a television or light on in the room<br />
may be a risk factor for gaining weight or developing obesity<br />
in women, according to scientists. The results of a recent<br />
study suggest that cutting off lights at bedtime could reduce<br />
women’s chances of becoming obese. Shut off the lights,<br />
turn off the TV and put down the phone … then, have peaceful<br />
sleep.<br />
Source: www.sciencedaily.com.<br />
<strong>Health</strong>y Heart<br />
A large study of<br />
Swedish men found<br />
that those who were<br />
even mildly overweight<br />
around age<br />
18 were more likely<br />
develop cardiomyopathy<br />
in adulthood<br />
– an uncommon<br />
heart muscle condition<br />
that can cause<br />
heart failure. In the<br />
study, men who had<br />
a body mass index of<br />
35 and over in their<br />
youth were eight<br />
times more likely<br />
to develop dilated<br />
cardiomyopathy as<br />
adults compared to<br />
men who were lean<br />
in their youth. Take<br />
care of your health,<br />
your heart depends<br />
on it.<br />
Source: www.cnn.<br />
com.<br />
22 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 08/19
THE EFFECTIVE<br />
MEDICAL MASSAGE:<br />
MYOFASCIAL THERAPY<br />
Dr. Bryan Geier talks a new<br />
treatment for pain management<br />
Wouldn’t it be great if you could treat the<br />
majority of all pain related symptoms with a<br />
non-invasive approach? Now, you can. As a<br />
Chiropractor, my education and training was<br />
focused on relieving pain by influencing the<br />
nervous system through the use of spinal<br />
manipulation. However, in my practice I intently<br />
focus on the myo, which is the Latin term for<br />
muscles and connective tissue called fascia.<br />
Here in lies the term Myofascial therapy. When<br />
treating pain, I chose to focus on the myofascia<br />
of the body because this is the most important<br />
component to influencing the Central Nervous<br />
System to decrease pain, specifically honing in<br />
on treating this pain by taking an alternative,<br />
non-invasive approach. Unfortunately,<br />
myofascial therapy receives little attention as<br />
a major source of pain and is seldom taught<br />
in modern medical school training. Even<br />
more unfortunate is the lack of insurance<br />
reimbursement for this important therapy. So,<br />
let’s dig into the topic a little deeper.<br />
running through, around and crisscrossing<br />
every inch of your body including muscle,<br />
organs, blood vessels, nerves, spinal cord,<br />
brain and skin. The central nervous system<br />
receives its greatest amount of sensory nerves<br />
from myofascial tissue. This means that the<br />
fascia is as important or more important than<br />
muscle in sensory input delivery. The key to<br />
this statement is that your myofascia becomes<br />
the byproduct of your environment without<br />
you even realizing it. It experiences stress,<br />
memorizes chronic poor posture, feels the<br />
weight of your head sitting at the computer all<br />
day, and permanently holds onto old untreated<br />
injuries. As a result of never ending signaling to<br />
the brain, the body develops symptoms like pain<br />
and endocrine dysfunction like adrenal fatigue,<br />
dysfunctional mood and brain fog, to name a<br />
few. If the fascia controls the information that<br />
can influence the brain, then this is the first<br />
step to calming down the body’s pain response<br />
and also improving overall global body function.<br />
THE SCIENCE BEHIND PAIN AND MYOFASCIA<br />
The muscular system is the largest sensory<br />
organ. Approximately 50 percent of your<br />
body weight is made up of about 400 skeletal<br />
muscles. Your fascia is actually one giant<br />
interconnected web of connective tissue<br />
WHAT IS MYOFASCIAL THERAPY?<br />
It is a deep tissue treatment involving the<br />
breakdown of fascial adhesions known as<br />
trigger points. These trigger points ultimately<br />
create a permanently shortened muscle,<br />
resulting in pain and muscle dysfunction<br />
and, in turn, weakness and uncoordinated<br />
movements. Myofascial therapy can be<br />
performed in many ways including by a<br />
practitioner’s hands, using tools that break<br />
down adhesions and stretching. This therapy<br />
proves to be a very efficient and effective<br />
therapy for pain management, improving<br />
athletic performance and reducing cellulite.<br />
HOW DOES HEALTHY FASCIA BECOME<br />
UNHEALTHY FASCIA?<br />
This happens when extra layers of fascia grow<br />
due to stress, trauma, repetitive motions,<br />
dehydration and inflammation. Inflammation<br />
comes from repetitive working out or even<br />
eating inflammatory foods such as (but not<br />
limited to) sugar, fried food, certain oils and<br />
processed wheat.<br />
COMMON INJURIES RELATED TO<br />
MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINTS<br />
• Pain or stiffness in your neck, mid- or lowback<br />
• Headaches or jaw pain<br />
• Sciatica and other nerve related symptoms<br />
like numbness and tingling<br />
• Tendonitis, Bursitis and Plantar Fasciitis<br />
• Joint pain especially in your shoulder, knee<br />
or wrist<br />
• Generalized dull, achy pain<br />
• Athletic performance issues<br />
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solo scottsdale<br />
/ by Gabby Leighton / photo by Mark Morgan<br />
Each month, <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
<strong>Health</strong> features one local<br />
single. This month, meet…<br />
Chey<br />
Castro<br />
AGE: 40<br />
ABOUT ME:<br />
I’m a proud<br />
Arizona native<br />
as my parents<br />
met at Arizona<br />
State University<br />
their freshman<br />
year. Both were<br />
accounting majors<br />
(and CPAs) so I<br />
followed them to<br />
ASU and earned<br />
a finance degree<br />
and then I got<br />
a master’s in<br />
accounting from<br />
the University<br />
of Notre Dame.<br />
After working<br />
in accounting at<br />
Ernst & Young<br />
and in finance<br />
at a real estate<br />
development firm<br />
(DMB Associates)<br />
I found my way<br />
into sales (about<br />
12 years ago) and<br />
I absolutely love it!<br />
I have truly found<br />
my passion and I<br />
honestly feel like it<br />
is something that I<br />
get to do because<br />
my career aligns<br />
perfectly with<br />
my personality.<br />
I am a luxury<br />
realtor at Russ<br />
Lyon Sotheby’s<br />
International Realty<br />
– Private Client<br />
Group. Some of<br />
my favorite things<br />
to do are travel,<br />
read, exercise,<br />
meditate, and play<br />
golf.<br />
MY FAVORITE<br />
MOVIE<br />
IS: Documentaries<br />
and comedies are<br />
my favorite. I also<br />
like movies that<br />
are inspirational,<br />
educational, or<br />
faith-based.<br />
WHAT I’M<br />
LOOKING FOR IN<br />
A SIGNIFICANT<br />
OTHER: My newly<br />
found Christian<br />
faith is very<br />
important to me so<br />
it would be great<br />
to meet someone<br />
who shares my<br />
same beliefs.<br />
THE MOST<br />
IMPORTANT<br />
QUALITIES<br />
TO ME ARE:<br />
Kindness,<br />
compassion,<br />
gratefulness,<br />
forgiveness, and<br />
joyfulness.<br />
THE LEAST<br />
IMPORTANT<br />
QUALITIES TO<br />
ME ARE: How<br />
many followers<br />
you have on social<br />
media.<br />
Interested In Meeting Our Single?<br />
Email him via gabby@richmanmediagroup.com. Please put “Chey” in<br />
the subject line.<br />
Interested In Being Our Next Solo?<br />
Send an email with your name, age and a recent photo for<br />
consideration to the same email, with “Solo” in the subject line.<br />
24 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 08/19
muscle<br />
/ by Jeremy Scott / photos by James Patrick<br />
Dumbbell<br />
Destruction<br />
Three movements to make a difference<br />
For this workout, all you need is two dumbbells and a willingness<br />
to invest some sweat equity into your body. During this<br />
session, you’ll go through three movements, completing 10<br />
reps of each one. Once finished through once cycle, repeat for<br />
five total cycles. Rest as much as needed between reps and sets.<br />
Scale the dumbbell load according to your ability level. Here are<br />
the exercises broken down in detail.<br />
1. Dumbbell<br />
Thrusters<br />
Grab two weights by<br />
your shoulders, with<br />
your palms facing in.<br />
Drop into a squat,<br />
then push up and<br />
press the weights<br />
straight overhead<br />
until your arms are<br />
fully extended. Then,<br />
lower the dumbbells<br />
back to the starting<br />
position repeating for<br />
10 total reps.<br />
2. Dumbbell<br />
Bench Press<br />
Lay down on a flat<br />
bench with a dumbbell<br />
in each hand<br />
resting on top of<br />
your thighs. Use your<br />
thighs to help raise<br />
the dumbbells up,<br />
lifting the dumbbells<br />
so that you can hold<br />
them in front of you<br />
at shoulder width.<br />
Once at shoulder<br />
width, rotate<br />
your wrists forward<br />
so that the palms of<br />
your hands are facing<br />
away from you. The<br />
dumbbells should be<br />
just to the sides of<br />
your chest, with your<br />
upper arm and forearm<br />
creating about a<br />
90 degree angle.<br />
Push the dumbbells<br />
up. Lock your arms<br />
at the top of the lift<br />
and squeeze your<br />
chest. Hold for a<br />
second and then<br />
begin to come down<br />
slowly. The goal is<br />
to lower the weight<br />
slowly, which should<br />
take about twice as<br />
long as raising it.<br />
Complete 10 reps.<br />
3. Dumbbell<br />
Bent Rows<br />
Take a dumbbell in<br />
each hand, with your<br />
palms facing inside.<br />
Bend your knees<br />
slightly and bring<br />
your torso forward by<br />
hinging at the hips;<br />
as you bend make<br />
sure to keep your<br />
spine neutral until it<br />
is almost parallel to<br />
the floor.<br />
While keeping<br />
the spine neutral,<br />
lift the dumbbells to<br />
your side, keeping<br />
the elbows close to<br />
the body. On the top<br />
movement, squeeze<br />
the shoulder blades<br />
down and back for a<br />
second. Slowly lower<br />
the weight again to<br />
the starting position.<br />
Complete 10 reps.<br />
26 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 08/19
08/19 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 27
alance<br />
/ by Jess Hutchens<br />
Jess Hutchens is<br />
an ACE Certified<br />
Personal Trainer,<br />
Fitness Nutritionist,<br />
and Behavior Change<br />
Coach. For more<br />
information, please visit<br />
jesshutchensfit.com or<br />
email jesshutchensfit@<br />
gmail.com.<br />
<strong>Health</strong>y Habits,<br />
Happy Life<br />
Implementing positive lifestyle practices for long-term success<br />
Many people struggle with daily habits that negatively impact their<br />
lives. Whether it’s stopping to pick up fast food on the way home,<br />
letting stress boil up until there is a breaking point, or comparing<br />
themselves to everyone else on social media, these negative lifestyle<br />
habits can be detrimental to one’s health over time. There are specific<br />
habits that you can implement into your everyday life that can<br />
drastically boost your health and happiness – here are four of them.<br />
Goal Setting<br />
According to<br />
research, less than<br />
3% of Americans<br />
have ever written<br />
their goals out, yet<br />
this can be a habit<br />
that makes one of<br />
the most drastic<br />
improvements in<br />
someone’s everyday<br />
life. Goal setting<br />
gives you the ability<br />
to pave the direction<br />
that you want your<br />
life to go; it gives you<br />
a plan and something<br />
to work toward. Goal<br />
setting can provide<br />
short-term and longterm<br />
goals, and can<br />
be written out in<br />
bullet points or by<br />
journaling. Examples<br />
of goal setting can be<br />
“I will lose x amount<br />
of weight by 2020”<br />
or “I will work out<br />
four times a week.”<br />
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Scheduling or<br />
“Blocking”<br />
So many people let<br />
the weeks, months,<br />
and years slip by<br />
without ever going to<br />
the gym, or resorting<br />
to fast food every<br />
day because they<br />
do not make time<br />
to grocery shop.<br />
The “I don’t have<br />
time” excuse takes<br />
over and negative<br />
lifestyle habits occur,<br />
resulting in weight<br />
gain or unhappiness.<br />
The habit of<br />
scheduling and<br />
blocking out time in<br />
your schedule each<br />
week can drastically<br />
improve your life.<br />
Each day or week,<br />
schedule in times<br />
to work out, go to<br />
the grocery store,<br />
meal prep, and do<br />
whatever else that<br />
is positive that you<br />
would like to do. By<br />
planning these tasks<br />
into your schedule<br />
ahead time, you<br />
are more likely to<br />
complete them and<br />
be a more productive<br />
person.<br />
Meditation<br />
Nearly 40 million<br />
American adults<br />
struggle with<br />
anxiety each year,<br />
and the rate only<br />
seems to continue<br />
to increase over<br />
time. The amount of<br />
stress and anxiety<br />
that people deal<br />
with can result in<br />
other health issues,<br />
weight gain, and<br />
overall unhappiness.<br />
A tool and positive<br />
lifestyle habit that<br />
can be implemented<br />
to help reduce<br />
stress and anxiety<br />
among individuals<br />
is meditation.<br />
Meditation can be<br />
seen as a way to<br />
train the mind, much<br />
like working out is<br />
a way to train the<br />
body. Try starting out<br />
with implementing<br />
“guided meditation”<br />
a few times a week<br />
to train your mind.<br />
The app called<br />
Headspace has a free<br />
10-day trial that you<br />
can try out. There are<br />
also many other apps<br />
out there that can<br />
help if Headspace is<br />
not your perfect fit.<br />
Unplugging<br />
It is the age of<br />
technology. People<br />
are comparing their<br />
C<br />
lives to the highlight<br />
reel of friends and<br />
famous people<br />
on Instagram and<br />
Facebook. Social<br />
media seems to<br />
be an addiction to<br />
so many, and as a<br />
result, happiness<br />
levels are dropping<br />
M<br />
Y<br />
CM<br />
MY<br />
CY<br />
CMY<br />
and stress levels<br />
K<br />
are increasing. One<br />
lifestyle habit that<br />
you can implement<br />
to increase<br />
productivity in your<br />
life, and also boost<br />
your happiness<br />
levels, is unplugging<br />
from social media.<br />
“Unplugging”<br />
is a newer term<br />
referring to limiting<br />
or eliminating<br />
the use of social<br />
media. The average<br />
American spends<br />
nearly 2.5 hours a<br />
day on their phones<br />
scrolling through<br />
social media. By<br />
unplugging, even if<br />
only at least a couple<br />
times per week, you<br />
can free up a drastic<br />
amount of time to<br />
implement more<br />
productive, healthier<br />
habits, like going<br />
to the gym, taking<br />
up a yoga class, or<br />
cooking meals at<br />
home. Unplugging<br />
allows your mind<br />
a break away from<br />
comparing your life<br />
to everyone else’s,<br />
and actually allows<br />
you focus on your<br />
own life and make<br />
positive changes.<br />
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nutrition<br />
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Outsmarting Salt<br />
Steps to curb your sodium intake<br />
If you crave salt, you’re not alone. Humans and animals have an<br />
innate hunger for salt, or sodium.<br />
But salt can really sneak up on you. And it’s in nearly<br />
everything we eat and drink. The result? Most of us get too<br />
much sodium in our daily diet: from 30% to 50% more than the<br />
recommended amount.<br />
Excess sodium has been linked to a host of health<br />
conditions, from high blood pressure to a potentially higher risk<br />
for stomach cancer. And that’s why we need to outsmart it.<br />
Sodium has special properties: It absorbs liquid. In our<br />
bodies, it attracts and holds water too – increasing our blood<br />
and fluid volume. That means our kidneys need to work harder<br />
to remove excess fluids. Those extra fluids also make it harder<br />
for our hearts to pump blood throughout our body, which can<br />
increase pressure on our arteries and cause high blood pressure.<br />
High sodium levels can be especially dangerous for those at<br />
risk of stroke or heart, liver or kidney conditions.<br />
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A little goes a<br />
long way<br />
Salt isn’t entirely bad.<br />
A small amount is<br />
essential for good<br />
health, but it doesn’t<br />
take much. The<br />
Dietary Guidelines for<br />
Americans recommend<br />
less than 2,300<br />
milligrams of sodium<br />
a day – just under<br />
one teaspoon.<br />
For people on<br />
a low-salt diet, the<br />
limits may be far<br />
less: under 1,500<br />
milligrams per day.<br />
It’s easy to consume<br />
much more than that.<br />
Consider that a single<br />
serving of a leading<br />
brand of canned<br />
chicken noodle soup<br />
contains 890 milligrams<br />
– 39% of your<br />
recommended daily<br />
intake. It’s estimated<br />
that processed foods<br />
contribute about 75%<br />
of the salt in U.S.<br />
diets.<br />
Ready to reduce<br />
your salt intake? Start<br />
by paying attention to<br />
your daily intake.<br />
First steps: shake<br />
the salting habit<br />
Many people salt<br />
their food before<br />
they’ve even tasted<br />
it. To shake that habit,<br />
don’t keep your salt<br />
shaker on the table.<br />
Then train yourself<br />
not to salt before<br />
you taste a few<br />
bites – and gradually<br />
decrease the amount<br />
you use. You can also<br />
use freshly ground<br />
pepper, a spritz of<br />
lemon or a sprinkling<br />
of fresh herbs and<br />
spices to perk up<br />
your foods.<br />
And when it’s<br />
time to restock your<br />
pantry, plan ahead to<br />
avoid the most sodiumpacked<br />
foods. Here’s<br />
what to watch for at<br />
the grocery store:<br />
Read and compare<br />
labels<br />
Most canned and<br />
packaged foods list<br />
sodium content by<br />
serving, so start<br />
reading food labels.<br />
SOME OF<br />
THE SALTIEST<br />
FOODS ARE:<br />
Canned and bottled soups,<br />
vegetables, vegetable juices<br />
and sauces<br />
Ham, bacon, hot dogs, and<br />
sausages<br />
Deli meats and cold cuts<br />
Dried meats and jerkies<br />
Frozen shrimp<br />
Frozen pizza<br />
Processed cheese<br />
Boxed and prepared meals<br />
(including potato- and<br />
macaroni-based meals)<br />
Be sure to compare<br />
different brands,<br />
too – they can vary<br />
by hundreds of milligrams<br />
per serving.<br />
Look for packages<br />
and cans labeled “no<br />
added salt” or “low<br />
sodium.”<br />
If you’re aiming<br />
for the standard 2,300<br />
milligrams or less per<br />
day, each meal should<br />
contain no more than<br />
about 750 milligrams<br />
– not accounting for<br />
beverages or snacks.<br />
Stock up on fresh,<br />
whole foods<br />
Opt for fresh or frozen<br />
foods instead of packaged<br />
or canned foods.<br />
Fresh fruits, veggies<br />
and meats are usually<br />
far lower in sodium<br />
than their canned,<br />
prepared or packaged<br />
counterparts.<br />
If you’re buying<br />
fresh or frozen poultry,<br />
look for meat that<br />
isn’t injected with<br />
a sodium solution.<br />
The label may say<br />
it includes “broth,”<br />
“saline,” or “sodium<br />
solution.”<br />
Take care with<br />
condiments<br />
Condiments are<br />
a salty bunch.<br />
Fortunately, there are<br />
many low-sodium<br />
options these days.<br />
Shop for reducedsodium<br />
soy sauce,<br />
salad dressings and<br />
ketchup.<br />
Hidden in<br />
“healthy” foods<br />
It’s surprising how<br />
much sodium is<br />
inside foods usually<br />
considered “healthy”<br />
— and in some seemingly<br />
un-salty foods<br />
like bread, cottage<br />
cheese and cereals.<br />
Most of us have<br />
become accustomed<br />
to the highly salted<br />
flavors of processed<br />
and fast foods. So<br />
give your taste buds<br />
some time to adjust.<br />
In just a few<br />
weeks, you’ll probably<br />
find that some foods<br />
taste way too salty!<br />
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soul<br />
MINT TO BE<br />
SMOOTHIE<br />
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Serving size: 1 smoothie<br />
½ banana<br />
2 tablespoons coconut oil<br />
1 cup loosely packed spinach<br />
1 tablespoon cacao nibs<br />
5 dates<br />
1 cup almond milk<br />
1 cup ice<br />
Combine all ingredients in blender<br />
and puree until smooth.<br />
Drink Right<br />
Launched in July, RightWater is leading<br />
zero plastic movement with canned<br />
spring water. The company is ethically<br />
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Taholistic<br />
Wellfest<br />
Attention, wellness enthusiasts! Set in South Lake<br />
Tahoe on Oct. 17-20, Edgewood Tahoe brings<br />
Taholistic Wellfest: a four-day, three-night mindful<br />
living mecca. The event will feature a wellness<br />
village, workouts with celebrity trainers Tracy<br />
Anderson and Harley Pasternak, as well as sessions<br />
with nutrition and fitness expert Mitzi Dulan and<br />
sleep medicine specialist Dr. David Klein.<br />
The long weekend kicks off with a wellnessinfused<br />
cocktail welcome and a farm-to-table dinner.<br />
The festival will feature a full slate of daily workouts.<br />
Delivering a holistic approach to health and wellness,<br />
the itinerary features multiple daily workshops<br />
and panel discussions moderated by well-recognized<br />
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Early bird pricing available until September 1.<br />
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Self-Care<br />
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That’s what TheraBox<br />
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box – is all<br />
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“ingredients of happiness”<br />
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every month. Each<br />
box includes one<br />
self-care therapeutic<br />
activitiy and six to<br />
eight full-sized joyboosting<br />
wellness<br />
products. Ingredients<br />
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lifestyle goodies.<br />
Plans range from a<br />
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year. $30.99-$34.99<br />
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Medical Safety App<br />
Soom, a company known for utilizing barcode and knowledge graph technologies<br />
to bridge information gaps between data sources and physical products, has<br />
introduced SoomSafety, an iOS mobile app that allows users to scan a medical<br />
device and receive instructions for use, safety and recall information directly from<br />
the device manufacturer and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).<br />
SoomSafety is the first app to utilize open FDA, open-source databases<br />
that enable developers to quickly and easily use FDA data in applications. Users<br />
scan the barcode on a medical device to automatically identify the device and<br />
store it in the app. The app also identifies and stores implanted medical devices<br />
by scanning the barcode on a patient’s medical device identification card.<br />
Once a device is stored, the app checks for FDA recall information, provides<br />
next steps in the event of a recall and pushes notifications if the device is<br />
ever recalled. In addition, the app displays safety and use information for each<br />
stored device. Available for free in the Apple App Store. www.soom.com.<br />
Preventing<br />
Stroke<br />
According to<br />
the CDC, stroke is<br />
the leading cause<br />
of serious, longterm<br />
disability.<br />
Approximately<br />
795,000 people in<br />
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stroke, and more than<br />
140,000 die from<br />
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A Stroke, released<br />
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The Foxhall<br />
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on the standard risk<br />
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Their protocol<br />
empowers patients<br />
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The team also<br />
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life<br />
Chicken With<br />
the Sea<br />
Koi Poke, a local<br />
build-your-own poke<br />
bowl eatery, recently<br />
added grilled chicken<br />
as a fresh protein<br />
option for its custom<br />
bowls. Much<br />
like the restaurant’s<br />
poke bowls, which<br />
can be customized<br />
with fresh-from-thesea<br />
options such<br />
as Hawaiian tuna,<br />
lobster, yellowtail,<br />
shrimp and more,<br />
diners can now<br />
select white meat<br />
grilled chicken as a<br />
protein option to top<br />
their choice of base<br />
(including white or<br />
brown rice or spring<br />
mix), and then continue<br />
to customize their<br />
grilled chicken bowl<br />
with toppings such<br />
as cucumber, shaved<br />
Brussel sprouts, kale,<br />
cilantro, jalapeno and<br />
more.<br />
Then guests<br />
can “sauce it up”<br />
with options from<br />
teriyaki to house<br />
sriracha aioli, and<br />
finally garnish it with<br />
crispy onions or garlic,<br />
sesame seeds,<br />
furkake and more.<br />
Grilled chicken bowls<br />
are available in three<br />
sizes — small (four<br />
ounces of white meat<br />
for $9), medium (six<br />
ounces of white meat<br />
for $11) and large<br />
(8 ounces of white<br />
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Train<br />
Like a<br />
Mother<br />
Barry’s Bootcamp star Astrid Swan has<br />
teamed up with fellow trainer, Jenn<br />
Glysson to release a 36-week fitness<br />
program called Lift For Life- Train Like<br />
a Mother. The program is targeted<br />
toward all women going through all<br />
stages of life and it is pre- and post-natal<br />
approved. Swan was pregnant when the<br />
team created the workout, so it offers the<br />
pre-natal modified workouts. Lift for Life<br />
is a three times per week commitment,<br />
with each workout lasting less than 30<br />
minutes. The program has lower body,<br />
upper body, core and full-body workouts.<br />
To purchase and download the workout,<br />
visit www.womenliftforlife.com.<br />
Go Nuttz<br />
NuttZo, a company<br />
known for its<br />
multi-nut and seed<br />
butter, produces lowsugar,<br />
nutrient-dense<br />
snacks. In addition<br />
to refrigerated protein<br />
snack bars and<br />
existing nut and<br />
seed butters, NuttZo<br />
recently launched a<br />
Keto Butter flavor.<br />
The keto variation is<br />
geared toward the<br />
low-carb or ketogenic<br />
lifestyle, containing<br />
only 1 gram of<br />
sugar and 2 grams<br />
of net carbs with 4<br />
grams of protein. The<br />
crunchy spreadable<br />
treat is BPA- and<br />
sugar-free, paleo and<br />
vegan, containing<br />
almonds, coconut,<br />
Brazil nuts, pecans,<br />
macadamia nuts, flax<br />
seeds, chia seeds,<br />
and Celtic Sea salt.<br />
Every sale from the<br />
company supports<br />
Project Life Behind,<br />
proving food, medical<br />
needs, supplies<br />
and tuition to over<br />
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Nepal and India.<br />
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CBD Infusion<br />
Proze, a new company<br />
making CBDinfused<br />
products,<br />
launched in July. The<br />
professional athleteinspired<br />
line, made<br />
for the weekend<br />
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hemp, non-gmo,<br />
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Sheild, a ritual tincture;<br />
Nodzzz, a misting<br />
spray promoting<br />
the onset of sleep<br />
and helping you stay<br />
asleep; and Gumeez,<br />
gummy treats. www.<br />
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Women With Wanderlust<br />
Washington, D.C.-based Wild<br />
Terrains is a boutique travel company<br />
connecting creative women<br />
with their small travel group trips<br />
that partner exclusively with femaleowned<br />
and -operated businesses in<br />
their destinations. On these femaleonly<br />
trips, travelers will connect with<br />
other creative women from around<br />
the world in a dynamic destination<br />
while collaborating with local women<br />
entrepreneurs, artists, designers,<br />
and chefs. The company currently<br />
has trips planned for Mexico City and<br />
Portugal, with a maximum of 10 travelers<br />
per trip. All itineraries include<br />
accommodations, some meals, and<br />
experiences. To see upcoming trips,<br />
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Morning Meltdown<br />
Late last month, Beachbody Super<br />
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toys, tech & gear<br />
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Stadium<br />
Survival Kit<br />
Essentials for gameday<br />
Whether you’re tailgating before the big<br />
game or pulling up right before kickoff,<br />
we’ve rounded up some necessities to<br />
bring inside the stadium.<br />
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NFL Arizona<br />
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Memory Foam<br />
Seat Cushion<br />
While the seats at<br />
football stadiums<br />
could be worse, they<br />
aren’t necessarily as<br />
cozy as your couch at<br />
home. This memory<br />
foam pad allows you<br />
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The unique<br />
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In regards<br />
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Little Earth NCAA<br />
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If you’ve been to a<br />
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they’re not messing<br />
around with their<br />
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need something<br />
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The bag can fit all<br />
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Nonda Zus<br />
Charger and App<br />
The parking lots at<br />
football games are<br />
pretty huge and<br />
resemble a zoo<br />
once the clock gets<br />
to zero. Everyone<br />
is rushing out to<br />
find their cars, but<br />
it can be tough to<br />
remember where<br />
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charger/app automatically<br />
saves your<br />
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all you have to do is<br />
open the app (available<br />
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phone to find your<br />
car with the map<br />
or compass. If you<br />
split up at the game,<br />
you can also share<br />
your parking location<br />
with your spouse or<br />
friends. Zus monitors<br />
your car’s battery<br />
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EEEkit Mini<br />
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Pocket Handy<br />
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There’s commentary<br />
at football games,<br />
but is it really the<br />
best there is? If you<br />
have a favorite station<br />
or want to hear<br />
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while you’re at one,<br />
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It has a 1.5-<br />
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The rechargeable<br />
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$18.97 at Walmart,<br />
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Anker Powercore<br />
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Football games literally<br />
last for hours,<br />
and if you’re tailgating<br />
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be out of the house<br />
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This charger weighs<br />
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Whether you’re<br />
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08/19 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 37
crazy 8s<br />
It’s no secret that it’s hot, hot, hot outside!<br />
With temperatures in the Valley still<br />
surpassing 100 degrees, the best way to<br />
cool off (other than staying in the AC) is to<br />
take a plunge in the pool. Swimming can<br />
be a fun way to work out as well as beat<br />
the heat. Dive into these eight crazy facts<br />
about the favorite summertime activity.<br />
1. Historical<br />
pastime. Swimming<br />
dates back to 2500<br />
BCE and can be seen<br />
in ancient Egyptian<br />
drawings, with the<br />
oldest form being the<br />
breaststroke.<br />
2. When the games<br />
began. Swimming<br />
became an Olympic<br />
event starting in<br />
1896.<br />
3. Full-body<br />
workout. Swimming<br />
is one of the most<br />
intense sports out<br />
there as swimmers<br />
use every major<br />
muscle in their<br />
bodies.<br />
6. Crafting with<br />
concrete. The oldest<br />
concrete swimming<br />
pool was built in<br />
Texas in 1915.<br />
7. Water workout.<br />
Swimming burns<br />
more calories than<br />
most exercises. An<br />
hour of vigorous<br />
swimming can burn<br />
up to 650 calories.<br />
8. A learning curve.<br />
Studies show that<br />
over half of the U.S.<br />
population can’t<br />
swim.<br />
4. A tool for the<br />
pool. Swim fins<br />
were invented by<br />
Benjamin Franklin.<br />
Crazy Facts<br />
About Swimming<br />
5. Hanging at<br />
home. Swimming<br />
pools became<br />
popular in the USA<br />
after World War II.<br />
The publicity given to<br />
swimming sports by<br />
Hollywood films also<br />
made a home pool<br />
a desirable status<br />
symbol.<br />
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funnies<br />
The Joke’s on Us!<br />
So go ahead and laugh already—hey, it’s good for you!<br />
Q: Is this pool safe for diving?<br />
A man enters a barbershop for a shave. While the barber is<br />
foaming him up, he mentions the problems he has getting a<br />
close shave around the cheeks.<br />
“I have just the thing,” says the barber taking a small<br />
wooden ball from a nearby drawer. “Just place this between<br />
your cheek and gum.”<br />
The client places the ball in his mouth and the barber<br />
proceeds with the closest shave the man has ever experienced.<br />
After a few strokes, the client asks in garbled speech,<br />
“And what if I swallow it?”<br />
“No problem,” the barber says. “Just bring it back<br />
tomorrow like everyone else does.”<br />
A: It deep ends.<br />
THE DIFFERENCE<br />
BETWEEN A NUMERATOR<br />
AND A DENOMINATOR IS<br />
A SHORT LINE.<br />
ONLY A FRACTION<br />
OF PEOPLE WILL<br />
UNDERSTAND THIS!<br />
A woman was waiting for her luggage at the airport when she saw<br />
another woman lift her suitcase off the baggage carousel, beginning<br />
to leave with it.<br />
“Excuse me,” she shouted. “That’s my suitcase!”<br />
The other woman shot back defensively, “Well, somebody took<br />
mine.”<br />
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After 16 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens,<br />
NFL defensive legend Terrell Suggs makes his way<br />
back to the Valley as an Arizona Cardinal<br />
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y Elizabeth Liberatore / photos by James Patrick<br />
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Terrell Suggs is an NFL defensive legend. Since 2003,<br />
when the Baltimore Ravens drafted him at age 20, Suggs has<br />
completely dominated the football field. He was recognized<br />
with seven Pro Bowl selections, two All-Pro nominations, the<br />
Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2011 and a Super Bowl<br />
championship. Plus, he pocketed 601 tackles and 132.5 sacks,<br />
making him the franchise’s all-time sacks leader.<br />
Aptly nicknamed “T-Sizzle,” because he leaves the field<br />
red-hot, Suggs achieved all this while with the Ravens. Many<br />
assumed that the 36-year-old player would start and finish his<br />
career with the same team, but those people were wrong. In<br />
March, Suggs swapped his black and purple jersey for one in<br />
cardinal red.<br />
“[The Arizona Cardinals] always passed me in the 2003<br />
draft,” Suggs says. “But I kept an eye on them to see what they<br />
were up to because I thought, eventually, they would be my<br />
team.”<br />
Arizona isn’t uncharted territory for Suggs. He grew up<br />
here, he has family here and he spent every off-season during<br />
his Ravens tenure here. So, when Suggs finally got the opportunity<br />
to play for his home team he enthusiastically said yes.<br />
“It felt like a breath of fresh air [when I signed with the<br />
Arizona Cardinals],” he says.<br />
Desert Bound<br />
Before he became the T-Sizzle, Suggs was an adventurous boy<br />
from Minneapolis, Minnesota, who ran around outside and<br />
chased girls. Hoping to redirect his energy elsewhere, Suggs’<br />
uncle signed him up for youth football when Suggs was 8.<br />
“We didn’t have flag football back in Minnesota,” Suggs<br />
explains. “We were thrown right into pads.”<br />
His family — the football veteran is one of five children<br />
— moved from the Midwest to the desert in 1996. The then-<br />
14-year-old Suggs went on to become a high school athlete. In<br />
addition to playing football, he was on the track and basketball<br />
teams, and basketball was his first love. Suggs was a strong<br />
player, courtesy of his football background, who dunked the ball<br />
like Michael Jordan. However, he never considered going pro<br />
with the sport.<br />
“I wasn’t 6 foot, 8 inches [tall], you know?” he laughs.<br />
Nonetheless, he was offered a basketball and football scholarship<br />
from Syracuse University. Florida State University and<br />
Arizona State University both offered him a football scholarship.<br />
At the 11th hour of the decision making process, Suggs became<br />
a Sun Devil.<br />
“I was planning to go to Florida State, but I changed my<br />
mind at the last minute to stay home so that my dad could still<br />
go to all my home games, which he did,” Suggs explains.<br />
The athlete played college football for three years, from<br />
2000-2002. Some of his college career highlights include breaking<br />
the NCAA sack record in 2002 with 24 sacks and winning<br />
the Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year award that same year.<br />
Suggs was a secondary education major at ASU, focusing his<br />
studies in history, before he was drafted by the Ravens.<br />
“I did and still do want to be a high school teacher,” he<br />
says. “Who knows? Maybe when I get really settled into retirement<br />
and all my kids are grown and off at college, I’ll teach<br />
history where I went, Hamilton High School.”<br />
Going Pro<br />
The transition from college football to professional football<br />
wasn’t easy for Suggs. Fortunately, he had plenty of help from<br />
the Ravens’ defensive line coach Rex Ryan, the legendary Ray<br />
Lewis and other seasoned players on the team.<br />
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I’ve been really<br />
mindful of my diet<br />
and strength and<br />
conditioning because<br />
I’m not a 26-yearold<br />
anymore,” he<br />
explains. “I’m in tune<br />
with my body; I hear<br />
and listen to it.”<br />
“Adalius Thomas, Bart Scott and Peter Boulware were<br />
always in my ear making sure I was doing my part,” he explains.<br />
Once a rookie, now a veteran. Suggs didn’t weigh his decision<br />
to leave the Ravens lightly. He considered several factors,<br />
including his family and his teammates. Since the passing of his<br />
father in 2016, Suggs’ mother has lived alone. He relocated to<br />
Arizona to be closer to her, have games nearby so she can attend<br />
and keep an eye on her health. Additionally, as long as he was<br />
on the team, one of the Ravens’ great defenses, his teammates,<br />
wouldn’t get a chance to shine.<br />
“I didn’t want the other players to be compared to and live<br />
in the shadow of their big brothers,” he explains. “It was time<br />
for me to step aside so that they could create and have something<br />
of their own.”<br />
With 17 years of experience on and off the field (his M.O.<br />
is locker room leadership), Suggs brings elite athleticism and a<br />
vast array of football knowledge to the Arizona Cardinals. The<br />
seasoned professional says he is excited to contribute to a team<br />
he’s loved from the beginning and help them right the wrong<br />
from Super Bowl XLIII (43).<br />
How much longer will he play? Until his heart isn’t in it<br />
anymore.<br />
“If I love it and can still play at a high level, I’m going to<br />
continue to do it. I’m not going to give myself a time frame or<br />
limit. I’m just going to ask myself at the end of each year, ‘Do<br />
you still love it?’”<br />
Happy Homecoming<br />
Suggs and his family now happily live in <strong>Scottsdale</strong> full time. In<br />
the past, the player hasn’t had much time during the off-season to<br />
decorate his dwelling. Now that he’s a Valley resident, he’s eager<br />
to check out <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Quarter’s interior design stores so that he<br />
can finally make his house a forever (and conscious) home.<br />
“I recently told my cousin that my house should be alive<br />
with all the advancements in technology. I’m going to upgrade<br />
all the electronics in it so that it’s a smart house,” he says.<br />
Not long ago, Suggs installed an Anti-Gravity (AlterG)<br />
Treadmill in his garage, which is fully air-conditioned, so that he<br />
can continue to run during the summers. He works out Monday<br />
through Thursday and rests on Fridays, or whenever his body<br />
tells him to stop. Since January, he has stopped eating meat,<br />
swearing by plant-based foods, beans and a lot of protein shakes.<br />
“In the past three years, I’ve been really mindful of my diet<br />
and strength and conditioning because I’m not a 26-year-old<br />
anymore,” he explains. “I’m in tune with my body; I hear and<br />
listen to it.”<br />
Off-season is also the time when Suggs can focus on just<br />
being Dad, not Dad and a football player. He has an 11-year-old<br />
daughter, Donnie, and a 10-year-old son, Duke. Suggs and his<br />
children do everything together, from visiting water parks to<br />
going on vacations to seeing movies. Something fans may not<br />
know is Suggs is an avid moviegoer who sees a new film three<br />
to four times a week. He purchased his tickets to the new, live<br />
action The Lion King well (emphasis on well) in advance.<br />
“I love the creative aspect of the movies,” he says.<br />
This year’s regular NFL season begins September 5, <strong>2019</strong>.<br />
During the season’s second week, the Arizona Cardinals play<br />
against the Ravens in Baltimore. Suggs, although proud to<br />
represent the Arizona Cardinals, recognizes that emotions will<br />
inevitably be a part of that day.<br />
“I think [that game] will be hard for me at the start given<br />
the history. But, at the end of the day, I’m a professional and I<br />
know I’ll be prepared for it.”<br />
To learn more, visit www.azcardinals.com.<br />
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By Mandy Holmes / Photos by James Patrick<br />
Harper Babin thrives on<br />
challenging herself with<br />
new opportunities<br />
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Life is too short to sit still. That’s the philosophy for Harper<br />
Babin, a fitness trainer and boxing program developer at BODI<br />
in <strong>Scottsdale</strong>.<br />
For Babin, she considers one role at one place of employment<br />
sitting still. In addition to teaching classes five days a<br />
week at BODI, she is also a host, reporter, emcee, producer for<br />
ESPN’s X Games, and the director of ISV Solutions for MiCamp<br />
Solutions, where she is involved in merchant processing and<br />
software.<br />
The fierce, sweat-loving<br />
overachiever started her<br />
journey into teaching and<br />
developing fitness programs<br />
via dance shoes. Babin grew up<br />
in the dance studio practicing<br />
ballet and tap, performing in<br />
recitals and competitions and<br />
on the Phoenix Coyotes’ Pack<br />
Dance Team.<br />
“There is no better adrenaline<br />
rush to me than going<br />
live in front of a crowd,” Babin<br />
says. “I craved that feeling of<br />
being in front of people,” she<br />
explains<br />
While attending Arizona<br />
State University’s Walter<br />
Cronkite School of Journalism<br />
and Mass Communication on a<br />
full scholarship, she was faced<br />
with a critical decision: pursue<br />
dancing professionally or dive<br />
into broadcasting full time. She<br />
ultimately chose broadcasting,<br />
but it was not an easy choice.<br />
“I love dance – I will<br />
forever be grateful for the<br />
confidence it gave me to be on<br />
stage, to connect with people<br />
and the gratitude I hold for<br />
my body in the ways it can<br />
express, move and how truly<br />
strong it is,” she explains.<br />
During Babin’s senior year of college, she and a handful of<br />
other journalism students were covering MLB spring training.<br />
“I was hooked,” she says. “Not only did I want to cover<br />
sports, I wanted to work in baseball. I always had a love for<br />
baseball.”<br />
So, she sent her reel and resume to every MLB team that<br />
spring and she eventually accepted a position with the Colorado<br />
Rockies as an in-game host.<br />
After graduating college, Babin moved to Colorado and over<br />
the course of three seasons she worked in a variety of roles for<br />
the Rockies, the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), and the Colorado<br />
Rapids (soccer). And she did it while working full-time as the<br />
marketing manager of an Orangetheory Fitness studio.<br />
After Colorado, Babin took a role with a new show called<br />
TMZ Sports based out of LA. She quickly realized she didn’t<br />
enjoy her 12-hour days stuck at a news desk, and decided to<br />
leave.<br />
“Someone once told me to<br />
take a look at my day-to-day<br />
life and no matter what the<br />
job, you have to be happy with<br />
your life. And I wasn’t,” she<br />
explains.<br />
After returning to Arizona,<br />
Babin took a spin class at The<br />
Madison that led to an opportunity<br />
with Lululemon as part<br />
of their social media team. She<br />
continued looking for media<br />
jobs, and when an old colleague<br />
called and asked if she could be<br />
in Colorado the following week<br />
to work the Winter X Games<br />
for ESPN, Babin did what she<br />
always does: she said yes.<br />
Then, while Babin was<br />
working as a personal trainer,<br />
Nikki Metzger, owner of<br />
BODI, a <strong>Scottsdale</strong> fitness<br />
studio, reached out to talk to<br />
her about setting up a boxing<br />
program. Babin stepped in and<br />
developed the program from<br />
her own training as a student<br />
and through the Box N Burn<br />
Academy. Now, she teaches her<br />
boxing program and sweat and<br />
strength classes five days a<br />
week at BODI.<br />
“I like to describe my<br />
classes as HIIT boxing classes,<br />
incorporating core/cardio<br />
movements off the bags, along with on them,” she says.<br />
Babin is currently getting ready to host her 10th X Games,<br />
and is the face of her development team at MiCamp Solutions,<br />
an elite payment technology company. Looking to the future,<br />
she hopes to set down roots and get move involved with the<br />
community.<br />
“I am so in love with living in Arizona and finally feeling<br />
like this is my forever home. I’d like to find more ways to connect<br />
right here in my backyard,” she says.<br />
08/19 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 45
High-speed<br />
Connection<br />
Five ways to keep your relationships thriving<br />
relating<br />
/ by James Patrick<br />
It is no surprise that current advances in technology and the introduction of social<br />
networks have given us the ability to connect in ways like never before, and yet, we<br />
have never been more disconnected to those who may be right in front of us, next<br />
to us or around us on a daily basis. While these advances have proven their many<br />
benefits; when it comes to relationships, much of that personal edge and individualized<br />
focus have been lost or made almost effortless with the click of a button. Do you<br />
want to create stronger connections in your life? Do you wish to stand out among the<br />
crowds, emojis and friend requests? Then here are five ways to invest yourself into<br />
any relationship and keep it thriving.<br />
You matter!<br />
Sure. You could send<br />
a text message,<br />
and yet, there is<br />
something to be<br />
said about that<br />
handwritten note,<br />
surprise delivery or<br />
thoughtful gesture<br />
that comes on a<br />
day that is not a<br />
holiday, birthday<br />
or anniversary.<br />
It’s the little<br />
acknowledgements<br />
that make the<br />
biggest impact.<br />
Going out of your<br />
way to let someone<br />
know they matter,<br />
just because you<br />
can, creates value,<br />
supports a solid<br />
foundation to build<br />
upon and can serve<br />
as a catalyst for<br />
someone else to<br />
do the same. Be<br />
someone’s reason to<br />
smile today.<br />
Consciously<br />
communicate<br />
No phone call, email<br />
or text could ever<br />
properly convey the<br />
energy, emotions<br />
and feelings that are<br />
shared when two or<br />
more people come<br />
together in a physical<br />
space and communicate<br />
face to face.<br />
In fact, those other<br />
ways often create<br />
plenty of miscommunications,<br />
misinterpretations<br />
and misunderstandings<br />
that are<br />
not always intended.<br />
So, show up and<br />
take moments to disconnect<br />
and authentically<br />
speak what’s<br />
on your mind to be<br />
seen, heard and<br />
potentially co-create<br />
solutions to fears,<br />
excuses, dreams<br />
and desires with<br />
those closest to you,<br />
without fear of judgement<br />
or the need to<br />
read minds.<br />
Work hard, play<br />
harder<br />
The time to enjoy<br />
life cannot be found<br />
in an app nor should<br />
it be solely reserved<br />
for the weekends or<br />
that next day off. Be<br />
sure to plan some<br />
time to break up the<br />
week with events<br />
and activities that<br />
you don’t need to<br />
wait for. Participate in<br />
things that keep your<br />
mind and body energized<br />
and engaged.<br />
Having something<br />
to look forward to<br />
in between “life<br />
happening” makes<br />
the work week feel<br />
shorter and minimizes<br />
stress levels for<br />
everyone involved.<br />
Ready, set, goal!<br />
While each person<br />
has their individual<br />
goals to achieve, it is<br />
equally important to<br />
have a list of goals<br />
that everyone cocreates<br />
and works<br />
towards. Half the<br />
fun on the way to<br />
achievement is the<br />
actual journey taken<br />
to get there and the<br />
lessons learned and<br />
shared along the way.<br />
Doing this establishes<br />
milestones to strive<br />
for, challenges everyone<br />
participating without<br />
making it a competition,<br />
and results<br />
in achievements to<br />
be celebrated, wondering<br />
how far you<br />
can push yourselves<br />
for the next one.<br />
Remain in a constant<br />
state of growth and<br />
momentum.<br />
Like attracts like<br />
Make a conscious<br />
effort to put down<br />
the tech and surround<br />
yourselves<br />
with people that feed<br />
your mind and spirit.<br />
These individuals<br />
create a great deal<br />
of personal, professional<br />
and social<br />
support when it is<br />
needed most. They<br />
encourage growth,<br />
empower trust and<br />
build confidence.<br />
When you are in a<br />
space with these<br />
people, you can’t help<br />
but feel motivated,<br />
inspired and ready to<br />
take life by the horns.<br />
They become the<br />
best of friends, teachers,<br />
mentors, role<br />
models and accountability<br />
partners. Be<br />
forewarned though.<br />
As you continue to<br />
evolve into your next<br />
best self, don’t be<br />
surprised if there are<br />
some relationships<br />
and connections that<br />
begin to fall away.<br />
Remember the<br />
anonymous quote:<br />
“People come into<br />
your life for a reason,<br />
a season or a lifetime.”<br />
At the end of<br />
the day, you will find<br />
that it doesn’t take<br />
much to maintain<br />
a healthy relationship<br />
or connection<br />
with your partner<br />
or your social circle,<br />
if it is a two-way<br />
street. Don’t rely<br />
on technology or<br />
overcomplicate a<br />
simple process.<br />
Show up! Gratitude<br />
is a standard of<br />
living. Inclusion<br />
makes everyone feel<br />
they have a place.<br />
Enjoying the journey<br />
together leaves footprints<br />
on our heart<br />
and memories that<br />
will last a lifetime.<br />
James Patrick is the owner of James Patrick Lifestyle Training. He is a certified NASM lifestyle trainer/coach, behavior change specialist, motivational presenter<br />
and career development instructor currently working with the award-winning Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Tempe, AZ and affiliate of I-Empowerment.<br />
His motto is, “Make SHIFT Happen.” His mission is to fuel passion, expose purpose and motivate actions that inspire a new way to be through personal training<br />
and interactive coaching. www.jamespatrickaz.com or 845-499-8458.<br />
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eauty<br />
/ by Maggie Husami, NMD<br />
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Banishing Blemishes<br />
Four steps to get rid of adult acne for good<br />
Blackheads, blemishes, breakouts – oh my! As a teenager,<br />
we expect to have these skin issues. Whether<br />
it’s the shift in hormones, the increase in stress or a<br />
variety of other reasons, pimples are a part of the territory.<br />
Unfortunately for many adults, acne is a problem<br />
through their 20s and 30s. Some causes of adult acne<br />
are similar to those in teen years. Acne increases as<br />
sebaceous glands produce more oil, which can lead to<br />
pores becoming blocked by bacteria, dry and dead skin<br />
cells, dirt, contaminants and, yes, more oil.<br />
Hormones continue to fluctuate into adulthood and<br />
while they might be the easiest to blame for breakouts,<br />
there are other factors that can be playing into your less<br />
than stellar skin. Stress can fuel hormonal changes, so<br />
as those levels continue to escalate with added responsibilities,<br />
the blemishes can as well. Air pollution can also<br />
clog pores and prolonged exposure to contamination can<br />
lead to uneven skin tone, inflammation and the breakdown<br />
of collagen.<br />
While some elements might seem out of your control,<br />
some tips to say bye-bye to breakouts for good.<br />
Step 1: Be mindful<br />
of products<br />
You might be using<br />
the wrong products<br />
for your skin type.<br />
Even if you are using<br />
the right products,<br />
there is a chance you<br />
are using them too<br />
often. Exfoliating your<br />
skin on a daily basis<br />
can dry it out, causing<br />
more oil to be produced.<br />
While it’s okay<br />
to use gentle cleansers<br />
in the morning<br />
and at night, save the<br />
stronger products for<br />
once or twice a week.<br />
Look for products that<br />
are non-comedogenic,<br />
which are specifically<br />
formulated to not<br />
block pores.<br />
Step 2: Don’t<br />
pick your pimples<br />
It’s oh so tempting to<br />
pop, pick and poke,<br />
but you are doing<br />
way more harm than<br />
good. This can lead<br />
to the spread of<br />
bacteria, infections,<br />
inflammation and<br />
scarring. When<br />
you see a pesky<br />
blackhead or zit,<br />
resist the urge<br />
to take care of<br />
it yourself. For<br />
health, safety and<br />
preservation of skin<br />
beauty, schedule an<br />
appointment with<br />
an aesthetician or<br />
medical professional<br />
to have them properly<br />
perform an extraction.<br />
Step 3: Evaluate<br />
your diet<br />
The foods we put<br />
in our body show<br />
up on our skin. An<br />
unhealthy gut might<br />
be the root cause of<br />
acne showing up on<br />
your face and body.<br />
Consider the amount<br />
of processed foods,<br />
sugar, dairy and<br />
alcohol you are consuming.<br />
Eating foods<br />
such as berries,<br />
leafy greens, citric<br />
fruits, squash, sweet<br />
potato and whole<br />
grains can help clear<br />
up skin. Drinking<br />
enough water daily<br />
also removes toxins,<br />
excess waste and<br />
bacteria trapped<br />
under the skin.<br />
Step 4: Meet with<br />
a professional<br />
When blackouts and<br />
blemishes go beyond<br />
treatment at home,<br />
a professional can<br />
create a plan to help<br />
you say sayonara<br />
to the problems.<br />
Treatments such as<br />
medical-grade facials,<br />
skin rejuvenating<br />
lasers, microdermabrasion<br />
and peels<br />
can penetrate the<br />
skin on the cellular<br />
level. Used in combination<br />
with medicalgrade<br />
skin care, you<br />
will start to see the<br />
healthy, radiant skin<br />
you deserve to show<br />
off as an adult.<br />
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doctor’s orders<br />
/ by Summer Allen, MD<br />
Mosquito<br />
Bite?<br />
Don’t Scratch that Itch!<br />
Arizona’s monsoon season has arrived, bringing needed<br />
moisture, cool evenings – and hordes of hungry mosquitos<br />
ready to make you their meal. And, they’re getting worse.<br />
According to a leading pest control company, Phoenix<br />
ranked eleventh on its <strong>2019</strong> list of 50 top mosquito cities.<br />
A dubious distinction to be sure.<br />
After a mosquito has bitten for at least 6 seconds, it<br />
leaves something behind: proteins from its saliva. Your<br />
immune system reacts with inflammation, producing a red<br />
bump. And your nerve endings register an itch.<br />
Ease the itch<br />
The good news? The<br />
more bites you’ve<br />
experienced, the<br />
likelier you are to<br />
become desensitized<br />
to mosquitos. That’s<br />
why children usually<br />
have stronger reactions.<br />
Here’s how to<br />
minimize that<br />
infernal itch:<br />
1. Try not to<br />
scratch! Scratching<br />
can break the skin<br />
and turn into a nasty<br />
bacterial infection.<br />
2. Ice the itch<br />
away: An ice cube<br />
can temporarily<br />
numb the area.<br />
3. Use antiitch<br />
remedies:<br />
Calamine lotion,<br />
over-the-counter<br />
hydrocortisone cream<br />
or anti-itch cream<br />
with benzocaine can<br />
minimize swelling<br />
and itching. Or, try<br />
applying a paste of<br />
baking soda and<br />
water.<br />
4. Cover it up: If<br />
you can’t stop itching,<br />
bandage the bite.<br />
Shoo, skeeters<br />
While you can’t<br />
prevent all mosquito<br />
bites, you can make<br />
yourself and your<br />
surroundings less<br />
inviting.<br />
Mosquitos can<br />
breed in just an inch<br />
of water, so be sure<br />
to drain any standing<br />
water in your<br />
yard, including potted<br />
plants, toys and<br />
containers. Change<br />
water often in bird<br />
baths and keep treated<br />
water circulating<br />
in fountains or pools.<br />
You can also<br />
keep mosquitos from<br />
landing by directing<br />
a fan away from you<br />
on the porch or patio.<br />
Using insect repellent<br />
can help too –<br />
especially those with<br />
the active ingredient<br />
DEET.<br />
Finally, avoid<br />
wearing fragrances<br />
and dress in lightcolored<br />
clothing that<br />
covers your arms,<br />
legs and ankles.<br />
Allergic reactions<br />
Most mosquito bites<br />
are a minor annoyance.<br />
But some<br />
people have a more<br />
serious, allergic reaction.<br />
Symptoms may<br />
include: Large area<br />
of itching, or hives;<br />
trouble breathing or<br />
swallowing; swelling<br />
of the face, throat or<br />
mouth; fever; headache;<br />
rash; or nausea<br />
and vomiting<br />
Call 911 or your<br />
local emergency<br />
number if you experience<br />
any of these<br />
symptoms. And if<br />
you have known<br />
allergies to insect<br />
bites or stings, keep<br />
an emergency treatment<br />
kit with an<br />
EpiPen nearby.<br />
Around the<br />
world, mosquitos are<br />
among the deadliest<br />
animals, transmitting<br />
devastating diseases<br />
to millions. Luckily,<br />
mosquitos carrying<br />
the Zika virus haven’t<br />
landed in Arizona.<br />
And only about 85<br />
cases of West Nile<br />
virus are reported<br />
annually, according<br />
to the Centers for<br />
Disease Control. So,<br />
if you are bitten by a<br />
few harmless skeeters<br />
this summer,<br />
consider yourself<br />
lucky. Just don’t<br />
scratch that itch!<br />
Dr. Allen is a Mayo Clinic family physician who provides family-oriented comprehensive care.<br />
50 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 08/19
event<br />
/ by David Apeji<br />
Donna and<br />
Bart Blau<br />
Tania and<br />
Kevin Engel<br />
Royal Byrd and<br />
Chelsea Smith<br />
Chef +<br />
Farmers<br />
Market<br />
Series<br />
This free indoor series, held in the<br />
Sands venue at Hotel Valley Ho, invited<br />
guests to sample bites from resident<br />
chef Russell LaCasce as well as<br />
other local favorites. There was also a<br />
cash bar, fresh produce for purchase,<br />
live music and more. This particular<br />
event featured a Sweet Treats theme.<br />
Anne Althof, Alex Olesen<br />
and Juvy Novak<br />
Joanne Cohen and<br />
Lisa Sahdinger<br />
Megan Brauner<br />
and Janelle Bakke<br />
Kimberley and<br />
Jim McDonald<br />
Ashley Grace<br />
and Rob Inman<br />
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