Heidi Overman, LMT I have had sciatica. It’s painful and debilitating. I couldn’t walk, sit, or stand without being in pain. I was desperate for help without muscle relaxers or pain meds. It flared every few months and it was starting to affect my job, my ability to take care of my son, and my…
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Generals, March 2020
Health Night Out – Latest in Skin Health
Phyllis Ketring One in five Americans will get skin cancer in their lifetimes. Regular check-ups are the key to early detection. Here in the Sonoran Desert, we are acutely aware of the need for good skin protection. Our March speaker at Health Night Out, Dr. Scott Sheftel, founder of Healthy Skin Dermatology, will focus on…
Clubs & Classes, March 2020
Change Your Diet, Change Your Life
Sandy Rose “Plant Based Nutrition – What Our Medical Training Failed to Teach Us” will be presented by Dr. Ted Crawford in the MountainView Ballroom on Friday, April 3, 2020, 3-5 p.m. Dr. Crawford is a board-certified, family practice physician who promotes plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine. He will be retiring soon and plans to dedicate his…
Clubs & Classes, March 2020
Finding Joy in Movement with Vital Moves
Pat Smith Those of us who have participated in physical activity and exercise over the years have come to understand and realize just how much regular exercise and fitness boosts our bodies and minds. Exercise is a stress-buster and can be one of the most effective ways to improve your mood. This “feel-better” effect can be triggered…
Features, March 2020
2 Your Health: Deep Tissue Massage
Heidi Overman, LMT, MT-24997 Deep tissue massage is often preferred by clients on the table. This type of massage can be very successful in breaking up adhesions, “stuck” fascia,” and chronic muscular holding patterns; increasing range of motion; and decreasing pain. Deep tissue massage usually focuses on a specific problem and can help you with the following…
Generals, February 2020
2 Your Health: Chiropractic Care, Not Drugs, Now Recommended for Back Pain
Dr. Craig Brue After reviewing ten years of effectiveness studies related to prescription drugs for the treatment of back pain, the Annals of Internal Medicine has concluded that medication should not be given for the initial treatment of back pain. A 2017 study by the American College of Physicians concluded that back pain is best treated with…
Clubs & Classes, February 2020
Change Your Diet, Change Your Life
Sandy Rose “Plant-Based Nutrition: What Our Medical Training Failed to Teach Us” will be presented on Friday, April 3, 2020, 3-5 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom, 38759 S. MountainView Blvd. The guest speaker is Dr. Ted Crawford. Dr. Crawford is a board-certified family practice physician who promotes plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine. He will be retired soon…
Generals, February 2020
Sleep Apnea Presentation March 6
Barbara Barr On Friday, March 6th at 10 a.m. in the Sonoran Room, learn how sleep apnea is a life-threatening nocturnal breathing disorder affecting more than half of us by age 50. Conventional methods to manage it, such as CPAP machines, are effective, but often challenging to use. Alternative therapy using small, retainer-like dental devices…
Generals, February 2020
Health Night Out: Contemporary Stroke Management with Dr. Alexander Coon, Neurosurgeon
Phyllis Ketring Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and adult disability in America, but 80% of them are preventable. Come to Health Night Out on Monday, Feb. 24th at 7 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom to learn about the latest advancements in stroke treatment with Western Neuro Endovascular neurosurgeon Alexander Coon, MD. Dr. Coon is…
Features, January 2020
2 Your Health: The Neck and Headache Connection
Dr. Craig Brue Patients with headaches commonly complain of neck pain that starts at the back of the head and radiates from the upper neck into the forehead area. The headache is often one-sided. The term “cervico-genic headache” means that this type of headache originates because of irritated nerves in the upper neck region. There…