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‘I Show People How Powerful They Are’
Leanne Shearer believes she’s exactly where she is supposed to be, doing what she’s supposed to do: helping people change the trajectory of their lives.
“I show people how powerful they are,” said the lifestyle coach, who owns Anytime Fitness with her husband, “and how much information they have in their own bodies to find answers to perplexing challenges.”
To deliver her message to a broader audience, this past fall Leanne launched Undone + Uncensored, “a no-BS podcast that unravels life’s most complex issues.”
Seven Ways to Love your Brain
Like every part of your body, your brain responds to healthy behaviors, according to Christina Gettens, DNP, AGNP-C, Dementia Care Specialist at Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Group (YRMG), Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care program.
Now is a good time to talk about brain-healthy behaviors since June – Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month – will be here soon. Let’s get ready by taking a look at seven ways Gettens says you can love your brain.
She’s Got Heart!
Dr. Moualla joined YRMC’s James Family Heart Center in 2017 to oversee the Structural Heart Program, which had started the previous year. Among her first major initiatives: the expansion of the Heart Center’s successful Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Program. Dr. Moualla also helped implement processes to identify patients with valvular heart disease early and expedite the delivery of state-of-the-art treatment by the heart team. All of this, she said, was accomplished with the collaboration of the cardiothoracic surgical team, other cardiologists, primary care physicians, and inpatient hospitalists.
Truth About Losing Weight, Even on Thyroid Medication
It’s a common question doctors hear from patients: “I’m taking thyroid medication, but I’m still not losing weight. What’s going on?”
Weight loss isn’t just about your thyroid. The thyroid is actually the tip of the hormonal iceberg; many different hormones regulate our weight. When hormones are imbalanced, you won’t lose weight — even with thyroid medication. That’s because the real cause of your weight gain is completely missed.
Empowered to Change
Those who experience trauma or abuse often form subconscious beliefs that they’re not worthy or not good enough, or they deserve bad things. These “inner bully” beliefs can cause people to develop unhealthy patterns such as unhealthy food choices, substance abuse (or consistent overindulgence), abusive relationships, or perfectionism.
Suspended Fluidity
Jen Martin is a master of movement, transitioning from one skill to the next with the grace and fluidity earned after years of dance training. She is strong and elegant, creative and artistic.
And she accomplishes all this while suspended in the air on one of several different apparatus.
More than Meets the Eye
There’s more to spider veins and varicose veins than meets the eye, especially if your lower legs swell after a long day on your feet. And while elevating your legs or getting a good night’s sleep may reduce the swelling, it doesn’t address the cause.
Better Outcomes for Mother and Baby
Science shows that prenatal care improves outcomes for babies and mothers. It lowers the risk of premature birth and low birth weight and can give doctors an opportunity to offer early treatment to cure and prevent problems.
Make Your Wedding Unforgettable with Aboost Wellness IV Vitamins and Hydration
You’re getting married! Congratulations. This is one of the most exciting times in your life, and you want everything to be perfect. There’s a lot to plan, but don’t forget about making sure your wedding party and guests feel their best. Aboost Wellness offers intravenous (IV) vitamins and hydration services that will help everyone feel energized and ready for the big day.
Vein Center Welcomes Dr. Saina Attaran
Veins, vessels, and valves are all part of the body’s vascular system, which is why cardiothoracic surgeon Saina Attaran, MD, is at home in her new role at the Vein Center at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC).
“The venous system is critical to our overall health,” explained Dr. Attaran, Vein Specialist, the Vein Center at YRMC. “We depend on our network of veins to deliver deoxygenated blood back to our hearts. It’s familiar territory for me.”
Happy Holidays?
Tips For Living Up to the Hype of the Holiday Season By Jessi Hans, Vice President of Corporate Communications, Spectrum Healthcare Ahhh… the sound of holiday music in every store, the bells ringing, and the shopping ads stacking up in your inbox. Yes, it’s here, and...
‘Your Future Self Will Thank You’
When Sarah Rainwater purchased Bend Hot Yoga in 2016, then, she asked Ann to craft a class targeted to seniors; hence, non-heated Silver classes were born and have remained popular with both men and women of all ages and levels.