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OUTPATIENT CARE CENTERS 

Different from other cancer treatment centers, 

Cancer Treatment Centers of America Outpatient 

Care Center in Scottsdale strives to provide the 

Mother Standard of care—treating patients as 

their own loved ones. As Medical Director, Dr. 

Saima Saeed understands that each patient has 

a name and a face, as well as their own personal 

history. “We realize that we are not only treating 

their cancer, we are treating the whole person. 

Our goal is to provide quality, whole person upto-date 

cancer care, while ensuring the patient 

feels heard, empowered, and is treated in a 

caring and dignified manner.” 

Before joining CTCA, Dr. Saeed was in private 

practice for 12 years, and also served as section 

chief of Hematology and Oncology at a large 

local hospital. These experiences provided her 

with the insight into what it takes to run an outpatient 

clinic. “It has helped me realize what it is 

that I want to do differently now that I am with 

CTCA, which is to spend more time with patients, 

listening to their questions.” 

Dr. Saeed believes that, in addition to medicine, 

other factors play a role in patient cancer 

care, including exercise, eating nutritious whole 

foods, managing stress levels, and quality of 

sleep. “I believe that if you are going to take care 

of others you must take care of yourself,” she 

explains, striving herself to exercise, meditate, and 

follow a healthy diet. 

The Outpatient Care Center in Scottsdale 

opened in March of 2018 as an outpatient facility, 

aiming to provide more accessible cancer options 

for patients in the Valley. 

“For me, it is a true honor and privilege to be 

able to care for cancer patients. I am proud to 

be a part of this amazing team of caregivers in 

Scottsdale,” says Dr. Saeed. 

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/ August 2019 

8 ed note 

40 

Terrell 

Suggs 

The NFL legend 

starts his season 

with the Arizona 

Cardinals 

12 health 

Burnout, HIV strides, 

brain boosting, 

sleeping for 

weight loss, HPV 

vaccination, FDA 

pet wood warnings, 

sober curious 

movement, and 

early protate cancer 

detection 

16 list 

CBD misconseptions 

17 splurge 

Yonanas soft serve 

18 cook 

Summertime salad 

20 style 

Pastels aplenty 

22 weight 

loss 

News to know 

24 solo 

scottsdale 

Meet Chey 

26 muscle 

Dumbbell destruction 

44 

Harper 

Babin 

Meet the woman 

behind Bodi’s 

boxing program 

28 balance 

Healthy life, happy 

life 

30 nutrition 

Outsmarting salt 

4 ScottsdaleHealth 08/19

Home At Last 

After 16 seasons with the 

Baltimore Ravens, NFL 

defensive legend Terrell Suggs 

makes his way back to the 

Valley as an Arizona Cardinal 

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subscription, 

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program, Koi poke’s 

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48 beauty 

Banishing blemishes 

50 doctors 

orders 

Mosquito madness 

50 

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SCRATCH 

THAT ITCH 

Surviving mosquito bites 

CBD 

MYTHS 

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For all of you football fanatics out there, 

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not long after. On the field all eyes will be 

on Terrell Suggs. The veteran linebacker 

has finally made his way back to home – he 

attended high school and college in Arizona – after 16 seasons 

with the Baltimore Ravens. He talks finding his way back to the 

Valley and joining the Arizona Cardinals on page 40. 

Speaking of football, it’s time to stock up on all of the essentials 

for the big game before you enter the stadium. We’ve rounded 

up some of the top must-have items on page 36, from phone chargers 

to padded seats to a stadium-approved bag. 

This month also marks National CBD Day (August 8). Learn 

all about the misconceptions of CBD on page 16. And it wouldn’t 

be August in Arizona without those famous monsoons. What 

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The heat can also bring on bouts of acne. Page 48 shares 

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for good. Some additional highlights include steps to curb your 

sodium intake (page 30) and creating stronger connections in the 

days of technology obsession (page 46). 

Lastly we have positive habits to promote a joyous life. From 

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Burned 

Out 

Feeling tired, deflated and burnt out? 

Well, its is now an official diagnosis as 

the World Health Organization formally 

recognized burnout as a medical condition. 

Doctors can use the decision as 

a benchmark for diagnosis and health 

insurers. Medical professionals can 

diagnose someone with burnout if they 

are having feelings of energy depletion 

or exhaustion, increased mental distance 

their job, or feelings of negativism or 

cynicism related to their job, and reduced 

professional efficacy. 

Source: www.who.int. 

Zzz are the Keys 

We all know losing 

weight is difficult 

enough as it is. 

Experts say to 

eat “right,” avoid 

processed sugar, 

watch your carbs, 

get in your cardio 

and strength training 

and drink your 

water. It turns out, 

there’s another 

factor you may not 

have considered: 

sleep! A recent 

study published in 

the International 

Journal of Obesity 

found a link between 

insufficient or 

disrupted sleep and 

another issue — 

weight loss. The 

results showed that 

overweight people 

who did not sleep 

well lost less weight 

than their peers 

who had no sleep 

problems. 

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Boost Your Brain 

With numerous 

health benefits, 

working out is one of 

the easiest “doctor’s 

orders” out there. 

New research is 

giving us more reasons 

to hit the gym, 

including that it’s 

good for your brain. 

Neuroscientists discovered 

that a short 

burst of exercise 

directly boosts the 

function of a gene 

that increases connections 

between 

neurons in the hippocampus, 

the region 

of the brain associated 

with learning 

and memory. 

Source: www. 

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For the first time, a 

recent study shows 

researchers eliminated 

replicationcompetent 

HIV-1 

DNA, the virus 

responsible for AIDS, 

from the genomes 

of living animals. 

The study marks a 

critical step toward 

the development of 

a possible cure for 

human HIV infection. 

The researchers 

at the Lewis Katz 

School of Medicine 

at Temple University 

and the University 

of Nebraska Medical 

Center showed that 

treatment to suppress 

HIV replication 

and gene editing 

therapy, when given 

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A Shot That Cures 

Another shot that 

proves its worth. 

Nearly 10 years ago, 

healthcare professionals 

introduced a 

new vaccination that 

aimed to prevent 

recurring infections 

of certain types of 

HPV. These infections 

can, if a person 

does not receive 

treatment, lead to 

cervical cancer, the 

third most common 

among women. 

While doctors and 

researchers say it’s 

too soon to know 

the full effect of the 

HPV shot, there is 

some good news. 

They found that for 

girls ages 13 to 19, 

HPV infections had 

reduced by 83%, and 

66% among women 

ages 20 to 24. 

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Food Files 

What’s the best foods to feed your furry friend? Whole grains? 

Grain free? Human grade? While there are conflicting opinions on 

both sides of the dog food world, the FDA threw a bone into the 

talk. Sixteen brands of dog food may be associated with a heightened 

risk of heart failure in dogs, according to the Food and Drug 

Administration. The FDA isn’t suggesting that pet owners stop 

feeding their dogs the particular brands yet, but some vets are 

already advising against “grain-free” foods. The FDA is currently 

investigating more than 500 reports that appear to link dog foods 

that are marketed as grain free to canine dilated cardiomyopathy. 

The FDA has been warning about the foods based on peas, lentils 

or potatoes since July 2018, but the recently released statement is 

the first time the agency has identified brand names. 

Source: www.nbcnews.com. 

Sober Curious 

Move over keto, 

there’s a new 

health trend in town 

called the “Sober 

Curious Movement,” 

in which more 

people are taking a 

break from alcohol 

because they believe 

it’s healthier, not 

because they have a 

problem with alcohol. 

The main reason 

for the movement 

is because people 

who live otherwise 

“healthy” lifestyles 

found themselves 

binge drinking every 

weekend and wanted 

to curb the hobby, 

rounding out their 

lifestyles. 

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Cup of Answers 

Great news for men: Recent studies show that a new urine test can detect aggressive prostate cancer cases 

that need treatment up to five years sooner than other diagnostic methods. Researchers from the University 

of East Anglia in Norwich, United Kingdom, and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital revealed that an 

experimental urine test, called Prostate Urine Risk, can find cancers that will require treatment within the first five 

years of diagnosis. While this doesn’t replace the invasive biopsy, it does give some peace of mind and answers. 

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6 Misconceptions 

About CBD 

The second annual National CBD Day is just around 

the corner, and this year, with CBD products now 

legal for recreational purchase across the country, 

August 8 is primed to be a buzzing big deal nationwide. 

However, as CBD (short for cannabidiol) 

becomes more mainstream, many find themselves 

intrigued by the compound and its diverse benefits, 

but don’t know where to start. Moreover, as CBD continues 

to race to shelves it is important that buyers 

beware and know exactly what to look for when diving 

into the new, exciting world of CBD. Before going 

shopping, familiarize with these six misconceptions 

about the compound to ensure that you’re purchasing 

the highest quality products available. 

1. CBD gets you 

high 

Unlike it’s more 

widely known counterpart, 

THC, the 

CBD compound 

does not produce 

the same psychoactive 

effects, meaning 

it won’t get you 

high. That said, it is 

important to note 

the differences 

between the two 

predominantly popular 

methods of CBD 

production — hempderived 

CBD oil and 

medical cannabisderived 

CBD isolate. 

A cannabis-derived 

CBD isolate will be 

100% pure, free of 

any traces of THC. A 

hemp-derived CBD 

product can include 

trace amounts of 

THC, though, legally 

not more than .3%; 

not a high enough 

dose to cause impairment. 

Read labels 

extra carefully, or, 

for state-licensed 

medical marijuana 

patients, ask your 

local dispensary professional 

for educational 

materials. 

2. Dosing is 

based on weight 

and height 

This is a myth. 

Everyone has their 

own unique endocannabinoid 

system that 

interacts with the 

CBD compound as it 

reaches your body. 

Like a fingerprint, 

individuals have oneof-a-kind 

endocannabinoid 

system that 

determines the dose 

needed. One size 

does not fit all when 

learning about CBD. 

3. You can overdose 

on CBD 

CBD, as well as 

THC, always react 

uniquely to an individual’s 


system, 

meaning that results 

can vary. Though, 

research has found 

CBD can actually 

be a pacifier if one 

has a cannabis high 

that’s too intense for 

comfort. CBD’s antianxiety 

mechanisms 

can actually counter 

the effects of THC, 

meaning CBD can 

actually be used as 

an anti-overdose 

agent to a certain 

degree. 

4. CBD can’t be 

taken with most 

other medications 

All prescription medications 

have their 

own side effects 

that impact individuals 

on different 

scales. Factoring in 

our bodies’ unique 


systems requires 

careful dosing and 

consideration. What 

works for some may 

not work for others, 

but slowly, gradually 

introducing CBD 

into one’s vitamin or 

medicinal regimen 

is the safest bet. 

There is currently 

no research that 

suggests CBD can 

counter prescription 

medications. 

5. All CBD is all 

the same 

Now that CBD is 

popping up in convenience 

stores, 

supermarkets, and 

health outlets, the 

uninitiated may not 

know the difference 

between the various 

products reaching 

the market today. 

The fact is, CBD created 

in dispensaries 

comes from facilities 

that are built to 

manufacture and 

test cannabis and 

its related products. 

CBD sold in other 

places could be produced 

in any number 

of facilities, thus 

making it difficult to 

ensure purity and 

quality. Ultimately, 

the best advice is 

to read carefully, do 

your own research, 

and buy where you 

are comfortable. 

6. There’s not 

enough research 

on CBD 

CBD’s legalization in 

the U.S. is still very 

much in its infancy. 

Regulations, supporting 

legislation, 

research, and education 

are all ongoing 

efforts with this new 

compound that we 

continue to learn 

more about every 

day. The research 

that does exist on 

CBD highlights the 

compound’s undeniable 

benefits, from 

anti-anxiety and 

appetite improvement 

to sleep aid 

and skin health. 

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 

the Valley. Since 2013, GreenPharms has developed an award-winning reputation for purveying the highest quality cannabis and CBD commodities in the state. Marie 

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cook 

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Serving Size: 4 

SALAD 

2 large ripe 

avocados 

1 15-ounce can of 

corn, drained 

1 15-ounce can of 

black beans, rinsed 

and drained 

2 Roma (or cherry) 

tomatoes, chopped 

1 jalapeno, 

deseeded 

¼ cup red 

onion, chopped fine 

¼ cup fresh cilantro 

DRESSING 

½ tsp cumin 

½ tsp white wine 

vinegar 

1½ tbsp olive oil 

1 tsp chopped garlic 

Juice of 1 large lime 

Salt and pepper to 

taste 

Avocado, 

Black Bean 

And Corn 

Salad 

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weight loss news 

/ compiled by Kelly Potts 

Timing is 

Everything 

Heading for your daily workout? Make sure it’s at the right 

time! In a study of adults who have successfully maintained 

weight loss and who engage in moderate to vigorous intensity 

physical activity, most reported consistency in the time of day 

that they exercised, with early morning being the most common 

time. The study also found that being consistent in the timing 

of physical activity was associated with higher physical activity 

levels, regardless of whether people exercised consistently during 

the morning, afternoon, or evening. 

Source: www.sciencedaily.com. 

Game Over 

When you think 

of your average 

“gamer,” what do 

you picture? A new 

study found that 

when teens who 

are invested in video 

games get older, 

they still turn to video 

games instead of hitting 

the gym or going 

for a run. While teens 

have a better metabolism 

and are able to 

get away with being 

sedentary longer 

and eating unhealthy 

foods, adults aren’t 

so lucky. So, put 

away the controller 

and step outside! 

Source: www. 

medicalnewstoday.com. 

Sleeping with the Lights on 

Add it to the list of things making you unintentionally gain 

weight. Sleeping with a television or light on in the room 

may be a risk factor for gaining weight or developing obesity 

in women, according to scientists. The results of a recent 

study suggest that cutting off lights at bedtime could reduce 

women’s chances of becoming obese. Shut off the lights, 

turn off the TV and put down the phone … then, have peaceful 

sleep. 

Source: www.sciencedaily.com. 

Healthy Heart 

A large study of 

Swedish men found 

that those who were 

even mildly overweight 

around age 

18 were more likely 

develop cardiomyopathy 

in adulthood 

– an uncommon 

heart muscle condition 

that can cause 

heart failure. In the 

study, men who had 

a body mass index of 

35 and over in their 

youth were eight 

times more likely 

to develop dilated 

cardiomyopathy as 

adults compared to 

men who were lean 

in their youth. Take 

care of your health, 

your heart depends 

on it. 

Source: www.cnn. 

com. 


THE EFFECTIVE 

MEDICAL MASSAGE: 

MYOFASCIAL THERAPY 

Dr. Bryan Geier talks a new 

treatment for pain management 

Wouldn’t it be great if you could treat the 

majority of all pain related symptoms with a 

non-invasive approach? Now, you can. As a 

Chiropractor, my education and training was 

focused on relieving pain by influencing the 

nervous system through the use of spinal 

manipulation. However, in my practice I intently 

focus on the myo, which is the Latin term for 

muscles and connective tissue called fascia. 

Here in lies the term Myofascial therapy. When 

treating pain, I chose to focus on the myofascia 

of the body because this is the most important 

component to influencing the Central Nervous 

System to decrease pain, specifically honing in 

on treating this pain by taking an alternative, 

non-invasive approach. Unfortunately, 

myofascial therapy receives little attention as 

a major source of pain and is seldom taught 

in modern medical school training. Even 

more unfortunate is the lack of insurance 

reimbursement for this important therapy. So, 

let’s dig into the topic a little deeper. 

running through, around and crisscrossing 

every inch of your body including muscle, 

organs, blood vessels, nerves, spinal cord, 

brain and skin. The central nervous system 

receives its greatest amount of sensory nerves 

from myofascial tissue. This means that the 

fascia is as important or more important than 

muscle in sensory input delivery. The key to 

this statement is that your myofascia becomes 

the byproduct of your environment without 

you even realizing it. It experiences stress, 

memorizes chronic poor posture, feels the 

weight of your head sitting at the computer all 

day, and permanently holds onto old untreated 

injuries. As a result of never ending signaling to 

the brain, the body develops symptoms like pain 

and endocrine dysfunction like adrenal fatigue, 

dysfunctional mood and brain fog, to name a 

few. If the fascia controls the information that 

can influence the brain, then this is the first 

step to calming down the body’s pain response 

and also improving overall global body function. 

THE SCIENCE BEHIND PAIN AND MYOFASCIA 

The muscular system is the largest sensory 

organ. Approximately 50 percent of your 

body weight is made up of about 400 skeletal 

muscles. Your fascia is actually one giant 

interconnected web of connective tissue 

WHAT IS MYOFASCIAL THERAPY? 

It is a deep tissue treatment involving the 

breakdown of fascial adhesions known as 

trigger points. These trigger points ultimately 

create a permanently shortened muscle, 

resulting in pain and muscle dysfunction 

and, in turn, weakness and uncoordinated 

movements. Myofascial therapy can be 

performed in many ways including by a 

practitioner’s hands, using tools that break 

down adhesions and stretching. This therapy 

proves to be a very efficient and effective 

therapy for pain management, improving 

athletic performance and reducing cellulite. 

HOW DOES HEALTHY FASCIA BECOME 

UNHEALTHY FASCIA? 

This happens when extra layers of fascia grow 

due to stress, trauma, repetitive motions, 

dehydration and inflammation. Inflammation 

comes from repetitive working out or even 

eating inflammatory foods such as (but not 

limited to) sugar, fried food, certain oils and 

processed wheat. 

COMMON INJURIES RELATED TO 

MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINTS 

• Pain or stiffness in your neck, mid- or lowback 

• Headaches or jaw pain 

• Sciatica and other nerve related symptoms 

like numbness and tingling 

• Tendonitis, Bursitis and Plantar Fasciitis 

• Joint pain especially in your shoulder, knee 

or wrist 

• Generalized dull, achy pain 

• Athletic performance issues 

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solo scottsdale 

/ by Gabby Leighton / photo by Mark Morgan 

Each month, Scottsdale 

Health features one local 

single. This month, meet… 

Chey 

Castro 

AGE: 40 

ABOUT ME: 

I’m a proud 

Arizona native 

as my parents 

met at Arizona 

State University 

their freshman 

year. Both were 

accounting majors 

(and CPAs) so I 

followed them to 

ASU and earned 

a finance degree 

and then I got 

a master’s in 

accounting from 

the University 

of Notre Dame. 

After working 

in accounting at 

Ernst & Young 

and in finance 

at a real estate 

development firm 

(DMB Associates) 

I found my way 

into sales (about 

12 years ago) and 

I absolutely love it! 

I have truly found 

my passion and I 

honestly feel like it 

is something that I 

get to do because 

my career aligns 

perfectly with 

my personality. 

I am a luxury 

realtor at Russ 

Lyon Sotheby’s 

International Realty 

– Private Client 

Group. Some of 

my favorite things 

to do are travel, 

read, exercise, 

meditate, and play 

golf. 

MY FAVORITE 

MOVIE 

IS: Documentaries 

and comedies are 

my favorite. I also 

like movies that 

are inspirational, 

educational, or 

faith-based. 

WHAT I’M 

LOOKING FOR IN 

A SIGNIFICANT 

OTHER: My newly 

found Christian 

faith is very 

important to me so 

it would be great 

to meet someone 

who shares my 

same beliefs. 

THE MOST 

IMPORTANT 

QUALITIES 

TO ME ARE: 

Kindness, 

compassion, 

gratefulness, 

forgiveness, and 

joyfulness. 

THE LEAST 

IMPORTANT 

QUALITIES TO 

ME ARE: How 

many followers 

you have on social 

media. 

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muscle 

/ by Jeremy Scott / photos by James Patrick 

Dumbbell 

Destruction 

Three movements to make a difference 

For this workout, all you need is two dumbbells and a willingness 

to invest some sweat equity into your body. During this 

session, you’ll go through three movements, completing 10 

reps of each one. Once finished through once cycle, repeat for 

five total cycles. Rest as much as needed between reps and sets. 

Scale the dumbbell load according to your ability level. Here are 

the exercises broken down in detail. 

1. Dumbbell 

Thrusters 

Grab two weights by 

your shoulders, with 

your palms facing in. 

Drop into a squat, 

then push up and 

press the weights 

straight overhead 

until your arms are 

fully extended. Then, 

lower the dumbbells 

back to the starting 

position repeating for 

10 total reps. 

2. Dumbbell 

Bench Press 

Lay down on a flat 

bench with a dumbbell 

in each hand 

resting on top of 

your thighs. Use your 

thighs to help raise 

the dumbbells up, 

lifting the dumbbells 

so that you can hold 

them in front of you 

at shoulder width. 

Once at shoulder 

width, rotate 

your wrists forward 

so that the palms of 

your hands are facing 

away from you. The 

dumbbells should be 

just to the sides of 

your chest, with your 

upper arm and forearm 

creating about a 

90 degree angle. 

Push the dumbbells 

up. Lock your arms 

at the top of the lift 

and squeeze your 

chest. Hold for a 

second and then 

begin to come down 

slowly. The goal is 

to lower the weight 

slowly, which should 

take about twice as 

long as raising it. 

Complete 10 reps. 

3. Dumbbell 

Bent Rows 

Take a dumbbell in 

each hand, with your 

palms facing inside. 

Bend your knees 

slightly and bring 

your torso forward by 

hinging at the hips; 

as you bend make 

sure to keep your 

spine neutral until it 

is almost parallel to 

the floor. 

While keeping 

the spine neutral, 

lift the dumbbells to 

your side, keeping 

the elbows close to 

the body. On the top 

movement, squeeze 

the shoulder blades 

down and back for a 

second. Slowly lower 

the weight again to 

the starting position. 

Complete 10 reps. 



alance 

/ by Jess Hutchens 

Jess Hutchens is 

an ACE Certified 

Personal Trainer, 

Fitness Nutritionist, 

and Behavior Change 

Coach. For more 

information, please visit 

jesshutchensfit.com or 

email jesshutchensfit@ 

gmail.com. 

Healthy Habits, 

Happy Life 

Implementing positive lifestyle practices for long-term success 

Many people struggle with daily habits that negatively impact their 

lives. Whether it’s stopping to pick up fast food on the way home, 

letting stress boil up until there is a breaking point, or comparing 

themselves to everyone else on social media, these negative lifestyle 

habits can be detrimental to one’s health over time. There are specific 

habits that you can implement into your everyday life that can 

drastically boost your health and happiness – here are four of them. 

Goal Setting 

According to 

research, less than 

3% of Americans 

have ever written 

their goals out, yet 

this can be a habit 

that makes one of 

the most drastic 

improvements in 

someone’s everyday 

life. Goal setting 

gives you the ability 

to pave the direction 

that you want your 

life to go; it gives you 

a plan and something 

to work toward. Goal 

setting can provide 

short-term and longterm 

goals, and can 

be written out in 

bullet points or by 

journaling. Examples 

of goal setting can be 

“I will lose x amount 

of weight by 2020” 

or “I will work out 

four times a week.” 


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Scheduling or 

“Blocking” 

So many people let 

the weeks, months, 

and years slip by 

without ever going to 

the gym, or resorting 

to fast food every 

day because they 

do not make time 

to grocery shop. 

The “I don’t have 

time” excuse takes 

over and negative 

lifestyle habits occur, 

resulting in weight 

gain or unhappiness. 

The habit of 

scheduling and 

blocking out time in 

your schedule each 

week can drastically 

improve your life. 

Each day or week, 

schedule in times 

to work out, go to 

the grocery store, 

meal prep, and do 

whatever else that 

is positive that you 

would like to do. By 

planning these tasks 

into your schedule 

ahead time, you 

are more likely to 

complete them and 

be a more productive 

person. 

Meditation 

Nearly 40 million 

American adults 

struggle with 

anxiety each year, 

and the rate only 

seems to continue 

to increase over 

time. The amount of 

stress and anxiety 

that people deal 

with can result in 

other health issues, 

weight gain, and 

overall unhappiness. 

A tool and positive 

lifestyle habit that 

can be implemented 

to help reduce 

stress and anxiety 

among individuals 

is meditation. 

Meditation can be 

seen as a way to 

train the mind, much 

like working out is 

a way to train the 

body. Try starting out 

with implementing 

“guided meditation” 

a few times a week 

to train your mind. 

The app called 

Headspace has a free 

10-day trial that you 

can try out. There are 

also many other apps 

out there that can 

help if Headspace is 

not your perfect fit. 

Unplugging 

It is the age of 

technology. People 

are comparing their 

C 

lives to the highlight 

reel of friends and 

famous people 

on Instagram and 

Facebook. Social 

media seems to 

be an addiction to 

so many, and as a 

result, happiness 

levels are dropping 

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and stress levels 

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are increasing. One 

lifestyle habit that 

you can implement 

to increase 

productivity in your 

life, and also boost 

your happiness 

levels, is unplugging 

from social media. 

“Unplugging” 

is a newer term 

referring to limiting 

or eliminating 

the use of social 

media. The average 

American spends 

nearly 2.5 hours a 

day on their phones 

scrolling through 

social media. By 

unplugging, even if 

only at least a couple 

times per week, you 

can free up a drastic 

amount of time to 

implement more 

productive, healthier 

habits, like going 

to the gym, taking 

up a yoga class, or 

cooking meals at 

home. Unplugging 

allows your mind 

a break away from 

comparing your life 

to everyone else’s, 

and actually allows 

you focus on your 

own life and make 

positive changes. 

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nutrition 

/ by Joanne Fischenich 

Joanne Fischenich is 

the Clinical Nutrition 

Manager at Mayo Clinic 

Arizona. For more information 

about nutrition 

and healthy lifestyle 

services at Mayo Clinic, 

visit https://www. 

mayoclinic.org/healthylifestyle. 

Outsmarting Salt 

Steps to curb your sodium intake 

If you crave salt, you’re not alone. Humans and animals have an 

innate hunger for salt, or sodium. 

But salt can really sneak up on you. And it’s in nearly 

everything we eat and drink. The result? Most of us get too 

much sodium in our daily diet: from 30% to 50% more than the 

recommended amount. 

Excess sodium has been linked to a host of health 

conditions, from high blood pressure to a potentially higher risk 

for stomach cancer. And that’s why we need to outsmart it. 

Sodium has special properties: It absorbs liquid. In our 

bodies, it attracts and holds water too – increasing our blood 

and fluid volume. That means our kidneys need to work harder 

to remove excess fluids. Those extra fluids also make it harder 

for our hearts to pump blood throughout our body, which can 

increase pressure on our arteries and cause high blood pressure. 

High sodium levels can be especially dangerous for those at 

risk of stroke or heart, liver or kidney conditions. 


A little goes a 

long way 

Salt isn’t entirely bad. 

A small amount is 

essential for good 

health, but it doesn’t 

take much. The 

Dietary Guidelines for 

Americans recommend 

less than 2,300 

milligrams of sodium 

a day – just under 

one teaspoon. 

For people on 

a low-salt diet, the 

limits may be far 

less: under 1,500 

milligrams per day. 

It’s easy to consume 

much more than that. 

Consider that a single 

serving of a leading 

brand of canned 

chicken noodle soup 

contains 890 milligrams 

– 39% of your 

recommended daily 

intake. It’s estimated 

that processed foods 

contribute about 75% 

of the salt in U.S. 

diets. 

Ready to reduce 

your salt intake? Start 

by paying attention to 

your daily intake. 

First steps: shake 

the salting habit 

Many people salt 

their food before 

they’ve even tasted 

it. To shake that habit, 

don’t keep your salt 

shaker on the table. 

Then train yourself 

not to salt before 

you taste a few 

bites – and gradually 

decrease the amount 

you use. You can also 

use freshly ground 

pepper, a spritz of 

lemon or a sprinkling 

of fresh herbs and 

spices to perk up 

your foods. 

And when it’s 

time to restock your 

pantry, plan ahead to 

avoid the most sodiumpacked 

foods. Here’s 

what to watch for at 

the grocery store: 

Read and compare 

labels 

Most canned and 

packaged foods list 

sodium content by 

serving, so start 

reading food labels. 

SOME OF 

THE SALTIEST 

FOODS ARE: 

Canned and bottled soups, 

vegetables, vegetable juices 

and sauces 

Ham, bacon, hot dogs, and 

sausages 

Deli meats and cold cuts 

Dried meats and jerkies 

Frozen shrimp 

Frozen pizza 

Processed cheese 

Boxed and prepared meals 

(including potato- and 

macaroni-based meals) 

Be sure to compare 

different brands, 

too – they can vary 

by hundreds of milligrams 

per serving. 

Look for packages 

and cans labeled “no 

added salt” or “low 

sodium.” 

If you’re aiming 

for the standard 2,300 

milligrams or less per 

day, each meal should 

contain no more than 

about 750 milligrams 

– not accounting for 

beverages or snacks. 

Stock up on fresh, 

whole foods 

Opt for fresh or frozen 

foods instead of packaged 

or canned foods. 

Fresh fruits, veggies 

and meats are usually 

far lower in sodium 

than their canned, 

prepared or packaged 

counterparts. 

If you’re buying 

fresh or frozen poultry, 

look for meat that 

isn’t injected with 

a sodium solution. 

The label may say 

it includes “broth,” 

“saline,” or “sodium 

solution.” 

Take care with 

condiments 

Condiments are 

a salty bunch. 

Fortunately, there are 

many low-sodium 

options these days. 

Shop for reducedsodium 

soy sauce, 

salad dressings and 

ketchup. 

Hidden in 

“healthy” foods 

It’s surprising how 

much sodium is 

inside foods usually 

considered “healthy” 

— and in some seemingly 

un-salty foods 

like bread, cottage 

cheese and cereals. 

Most of us have 

become accustomed 

to the highly salted 

flavors of processed 

and fast foods. So 

give your taste buds 

some time to adjust. 

In just a few 

weeks, you’ll probably 

find that some foods 

taste way too salty! 


soul 

MINT TO BE 

SMOOTHIE 

Recipe courtesy of Juby True, 

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Serving size: 1 smoothie 

½ banana 

2 tablespoons coconut oil 

1 cup loosely packed spinach 

1 tablespoon cacao nibs 

5 dates 

1 cup almond milk 

1 cup ice 

Combine all ingredients in blender 

and puree until smooth. 

Drink Right 

Launched in July, RightWater is leading 

zero plastic movement with canned 

spring water. The company is ethically 

packaging responsibly sourced water 

from natural springs in 100% recyclable 

aluminum cans, without using plastic or 

BPA, leaving no carbon footprint. The 

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spring in California, with perfect mineral 

content, zero nitrates and an ideal 

pH balance. www.drinkrightwater.com. 

Taholistic 

Wellfest 

Attention, wellness enthusiasts! Set in South Lake 

Tahoe on Oct. 17-20, Edgewood Tahoe brings 

Taholistic Wellfest: a four-day, three-night mindful 

living mecca. The event will feature a wellness 

village, workouts with celebrity trainers Tracy 

Anderson and Harley Pasternak, as well as sessions 

with nutrition and fitness expert Mitzi Dulan and 

sleep medicine specialist Dr. David Klein. 

The long weekend kicks off with a wellnessinfused 

cocktail welcome and a farm-to-table dinner. 

The festival will feature a full slate of daily workouts. 

Delivering a holistic approach to health and wellness, 

the itinerary features multiple daily workshops 

and panel discussions moderated by well-recognized 

Registered Dietitian and Certified Health and Fitness 

Specialist Mitzi Dulan. 

Early bird pricing available until September 1. 

www.taholistic.edgewoodtahoe.com. 

Self-Care 

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That’s what TheraBox 

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box – is all 

about. The company, 

founded by a practicing 

therapist, delivers 

“ingredients of happiness” 

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every month. Each 

box includes one 

self-care therapeutic 

activitiy and six to 

eight full-sized joyboosting 

wellness 

products. Ingredients 

can include aromatherapy 

products, 

natural/organic bath 

items, body or skincare 

products and 

lifestyle goodies. 

Plans range from a 

single month to a full 

year. $30.99-$34.99 

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Medical Safety App 

Soom, a company known for utilizing barcode and knowledge graph technologies 

to bridge information gaps between data sources and physical products, has 

introduced SoomSafety, an iOS mobile app that allows users to scan a medical 

device and receive instructions for use, safety and recall information directly from 

the device manufacturer and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 

SoomSafety is the first app to utilize open FDA, open-source databases 

that enable developers to quickly and easily use FDA data in applications. Users 

scan the barcode on a medical device to automatically identify the device and 

store it in the app. The app also identifies and stores implanted medical devices 

by scanning the barcode on a patient’s medical device identification card. 

Once a device is stored, the app checks for FDA recall information, provides 

next steps in the event of a recall and pushes notifications if the device is 

ever recalled. In addition, the app displays safety and use information for each 

stored device. Available for free in the Apple App Store. www.soom.com. 

Preventing 

Stroke 

According to 

the CDC, stroke is 

the leading cause 

of serious, longterm 

disability. 

Approximately 

795,000 people in 

the U.S. suffer a 

stroke, and more than 

140,000 die from 

stroke each year. 

You Can Prevent 

A Stroke, released 

late last month, is an 

easy-to-understand 

manual that gives 

readers a new 

formula to prevent 

stroke, brain and 

heart damage. 

The Foxhall 

formula, developed 

by authors Dr. 

Yamamoto and his 

wife (and co-founder/ 

co-author) Dr. Kristin 

Thomas, doesn’t rely 

on the standard risk 

factor approach that’s 

followed nationwide. 

Their protocol 

empowers patients 

and their doctors to 

beat a stroke before 

it ever occurs. 

The team also 

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life 

Chicken With 

the Sea 

Koi Poke, a local 

build-your-own poke 

bowl eatery, recently 

added grilled chicken 

as a fresh protein 

option for its custom 

bowls. Much 

like the restaurant’s 

poke bowls, which 

can be customized 

with fresh-from-thesea 

options such 

as Hawaiian tuna, 

lobster, yellowtail, 

shrimp and more, 

diners can now 

select white meat 

grilled chicken as a 

protein option to top 

their choice of base 

(including white or 

brown rice or spring 

mix), and then continue 

to customize their 

grilled chicken bowl 

with toppings such 

as cucumber, shaved 

Brussel sprouts, kale, 

cilantro, jalapeno and 

more. 

Then guests 

can “sauce it up” 

with options from 

teriyaki to house 

sriracha aioli, and 

finally garnish it with 

crispy onions or garlic, 

sesame seeds, 

furkake and more. 

Grilled chicken bowls 

are available in three 

sizes — small (four 

ounces of white meat 

for $9), medium (six 

ounces of white meat 

for $11) and large 

(8 ounces of white 

meat for $13). www. 

koipoke.com. 

Train 

Like a 

Mother 

Barry’s Bootcamp star Astrid Swan has 

teamed up with fellow trainer, Jenn 

Glysson to release a 36-week fitness 

program called Lift For Life- Train Like 

a Mother. The program is targeted 

toward all women going through all 

stages of life and it is pre- and post-natal 

approved. Swan was pregnant when the 

team created the workout, so it offers the 

pre-natal modified workouts. Lift for Life 

is a three times per week commitment, 

with each workout lasting less than 30 

minutes. The program has lower body, 

upper body, core and full-body workouts. 

To purchase and download the workout, 

visit www.womenliftforlife.com. 

Go Nuttz 

NuttZo, a company 

known for its 

multi-nut and seed 

butter, produces lowsugar, 

nutrient-dense 

snacks. In addition 

to refrigerated protein 

snack bars and 

existing nut and 

seed butters, NuttZo 

recently launched a 

Keto Butter flavor. 

The keto variation is 

geared toward the 

low-carb or ketogenic 

lifestyle, containing 

only 1 gram of 

sugar and 2 grams 

of net carbs with 4 

grams of protein. The 

crunchy spreadable 

treat is BPA- and 

sugar-free, paleo and 

vegan, containing 

almonds, coconut, 

Brazil nuts, pecans, 

macadamia nuts, flax 

seeds, chia seeds, 

and Celtic Sea salt. 

Every sale from the 

company supports 

Project Life Behind, 

proving food, medical 

needs, supplies 

and tuition to over 

200 children in Peru, 

Nepal and India. 

www.nuttzo.com. 

CBD Infusion 

Proze, a new company 

making CBDinfused 

products, 

launched in July. The 

professional athleteinspired 

line, made 

for the weekend 

warrior, delivers U.S, 

organically grown 

hemp, non-gmo, 

third party lab-tested, 

CBD-powered 

nutrition. Products 

include: Nerve, a 

soothing cream; 

Sheild, a ritual tincture; 

Nodzzz, a misting 

spray promoting 

the onset of sleep 

and helping you stay 

asleep; and Gumeez, 

gummy treats. www. 

proze.com. 


Women With Wanderlust 

Washington, D.C.-based Wild 

Terrains is a boutique travel company 

connecting creative women 

with their small travel group trips 

that partner exclusively with femaleowned 

and -operated businesses in 

their destinations. On these femaleonly 

trips, travelers will connect with 

other creative women from around 

the world in a dynamic destination 

while collaborating with local women 

entrepreneurs, artists, designers, 

and chefs. The company currently 

has trips planned for Mexico City and 

Portugal, with a maximum of 10 travelers 

per trip. All itineraries include 

accommodations, some meals, and 

experiences. To see upcoming trips, 

visit www.wildterrains.com. 

/ photo Credit Lindsay Lauckner 

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to recovery and mobility workouts, 

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toys, tech & gear 

/by Gabby Leighton 

Stadium 

Survival Kit 

Essentials for gameday 

Whether you’re tailgating before the big 

game or pulling up right before kickoff, 

we’ve rounded up some necessities to 

bring inside the stadium. 


NFL Arizona 

Cardinals 

Memory Foam 

Seat Cushion 

While the seats at 

football stadiums 

could be worse, they 

aren’t necessarily as 

cozy as your couch at 

home. This memory 

foam pad allows you 

to support your team 

while supporting your 

back and hips at the 

same time. It’s ideal 

for stadium benches 

and chairs as well 

as office chairs, dining 

room chairs, car 

seats and wheelchairs. 

The unique 

therapeutic shape 

helps to reduce 

pressure on your tailbone 

and hips while 

seated, promoting 

a healthy weight 

distribution and posture. 

The removable 

microplush zippered 

cover is machinewashable 

and hypoallergenic. 

In regards 

to the design, it sure 

shows you’re part 

of the Red Sea, but 

many other team 

prints are available 

if you have another 

favorite. $19.99 at 

Bed Bath & Beyond, 

www.bedbathandbeyond.com. 

Little Earth NCAA 

Clear Stadium 

Bag 

If you’ve been to a 

game at State Farm 

Stadium, you know 

they’re not messing 

around with their 

bag policy. If you 

need something 

larger the the tiny 

clutch bag/wallet 

that is allowed, additional 

approved bags 

include clear totes 

that are plastic, vinyl 

or PVC. This tote falls 

within those guidelines 

at the exact 

maximum size that 

the stadium allows. 

The bag can fit all 

of your essentials 

and has a zip closure 

to protect your 

items from falling 

out. $9.99 at Dick’s 

Sporting Goods, 

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Nonda Zus 

Charger and App 

The parking lots at 

football games are 

pretty huge and 

resemble a zoo 

once the clock gets 

to zero. Everyone 

is rushing out to 

find their cars, but 

it can be tough to 

remember where 

you parked. This car 

charger/app automatically 

saves your 

parking location so 

all you have to do is 

open the app (available 

for free with iOs 

or Android) on your 

phone to find your 

car with the map 

or compass. If you 

split up at the game, 

you can also share 

your parking location 

with your spouse or 

friends. Zus monitors 

your car’s battery 

and notifies you 

when the battery is 

underperforming. It 

also remembers your 

drives and records 

your business mileage 

for IRS reporting 

as well as has a 

parking meter alert. 

$24.99 at Amazon, 

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EEEkit Mini 

Digital Portable 

Pocket Handy 

LCD AM FM Radio 

There’s commentary 

at football games, 

but is it really the 

best there is? If you 

have a favorite station 

or want to hear 

about another game 

while you’re at one, 

this compact radio is 

perfect. Lightweight 

and portable, the 

pocket-sized product 

includes AM/FM 2 

band digital turning 

stereo radio, headphones, 

a charging 

cable, a lanyard and 

a user manual. It 

provides 58 station 

presets (29 per band) 

and can automatically 

or manually search 

and store radio stations. 

It has a 1.5- 

inch LCD display 

screen and a lock 

screen to prevent 

accidental operation. 

The rechargeable 

battery can play 

more than 12 hours. 

$18.97 at Walmart, 

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Anker Powercore 

20100 Portable 

Charger 

Football games literally 

last for hours, 

and if you’re tailgating 

beforehand, you’ll 

be out of the house 

even longer. It’s a 

definite possibility 

that your phone may 

die during the second 

half, so come to the 

stadium prepared. 

This charger weighs 

as little as a can of 

soup yet can charge 

an iPhone, iPad mini 

or Galaxy multiple 

times. PowerIQ and 

VoltageBoost combine 

to deliver a highspeed 

charge, and it 

can recharge itself in 

10 hours. In addition 

to the charger, you’ll 

get a Micro USB 

cable, a travel pouch, 

a welcome guide, 

and an 18-month 

warranty. Available in 

black for $49.99 and 

blue, red or white for 

$55.99 at Amazon. 

Nikon Prostaff 3s 

10x24 Binoculars 

Whether you’re 

seated in the “nose 

bleeds” or just too 

far for comfort, 

binoculars can be a 

good tool to have at 

a game. Sure, they 

have the big screens 

but it’s fun to watch 

the action in front of 

you. Feautring multilayer 

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for brighter images 

and a highly reflective 

mirror coating for 

a clear view, these 

binos are perfect 

for the big game. 

They are lightweight, 

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and post a wide field 

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crazy 8s 

It’s no secret that it’s hot, hot, hot outside! 

With temperatures in the Valley still 

surpassing 100 degrees, the best way to 

cool off (other than staying in the AC) is to 

take a plunge in the pool. Swimming can 

be a fun way to work out as well as beat 

the heat. Dive into these eight crazy facts 

about the favorite summertime activity. 

1. Historical 

pastime. Swimming 

dates back to 2500 

BCE and can be seen 

in ancient Egyptian 

drawings, with the 

oldest form being the 

breaststroke. 

2. When the games 

began. Swimming 

became an Olympic 

event starting in 

1896. 

3. Full-body 

workout. Swimming 

is one of the most 

intense sports out 

there as swimmers 

use every major 

muscle in their 

bodies. 

6. Crafting with 

concrete. The oldest 

concrete swimming 

pool was built in 

Texas in 1915. 

7. Water workout. 

Swimming burns 

more calories than 

most exercises. An 

hour of vigorous 

swimming can burn 

up to 650 calories. 

8. A learning curve. 

Studies show that 

over half of the U.S. 

population can’t 

swim. 

4. A tool for the 

pool. Swim fins 

were invented by 

Benjamin Franklin. 

Crazy Facts 

About Swimming 

5. Hanging at 

home. Swimming 

pools became 

popular in the USA 

after World War II. 

The publicity given to 

swimming sports by 

Hollywood films also 

made a home pool 

a desirable status 

symbol. 


funnies 

The Joke’s on Us! 

So go ahead and laugh already—hey, it’s good for you! 

Q: Is this pool safe for diving? 

A man enters a barbershop for a shave. While the barber is 

foaming him up, he mentions the problems he has getting a 

close shave around the cheeks. 

“I have just the thing,” says the barber taking a small 

wooden ball from a nearby drawer. “Just place this between 

your cheek and gum.” 

The client places the ball in his mouth and the barber 

proceeds with the closest shave the man has ever experienced. 

After a few strokes, the client asks in garbled speech, 

“And what if I swallow it?” 

“No problem,” the barber says. “Just bring it back 

tomorrow like everyone else does.” 

A: It deep ends. 

THE DIFFERENCE 

BETWEEN A NUMERATOR 

AND A DENOMINATOR IS 

A SHORT LINE. 

ONLY A FRACTION 

OF PEOPLE WILL 

UNDERSTAND THIS! 

A woman was waiting for her luggage at the airport when she saw 

another woman lift her suitcase off the baggage carousel, beginning 

to leave with it. 

“Excuse me,” she shouted. “That’s my suitcase!” 

The other woman shot back defensively, “Well, somebody took 

mine.” 


After 16 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, 

NFL defensive legend Terrell Suggs makes his way 

back to the Valley as an Arizona Cardinal 


y Elizabeth Liberatore / photos by James Patrick 


Terrell Suggs is an NFL defensive legend. Since 2003, 

when the Baltimore Ravens drafted him at age 20, Suggs has 

completely dominated the football field. He was recognized 

with seven Pro Bowl selections, two All-Pro nominations, the 

Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2011 and a Super Bowl 

championship. Plus, he pocketed 601 tackles and 132.5 sacks, 

making him the franchise’s all-time sacks leader. 

Aptly nicknamed “T-Sizzle,” because he leaves the field 

red-hot, Suggs achieved all this while with the Ravens. Many 

assumed that the 36-year-old player would start and finish his 

career with the same team, but those people were wrong. In 

March, Suggs swapped his black and purple jersey for one in 

cardinal red. 

“[The Arizona Cardinals] always passed me in the 2003 

draft,” Suggs says. “But I kept an eye on them to see what they 

were up to because I thought, eventually, they would be my 

team.” 

Arizona isn’t uncharted territory for Suggs. He grew up 

here, he has family here and he spent every off-season during 

his Ravens tenure here. So, when Suggs finally got the opportunity 

to play for his home team he enthusiastically said yes. 

“It felt like a breath of fresh air [when I signed with the 

Arizona Cardinals],” he says. 

Desert Bound 

Before he became the T-Sizzle, Suggs was an adventurous boy 

from Minneapolis, Minnesota, who ran around outside and 

chased girls. Hoping to redirect his energy elsewhere, Suggs’ 

uncle signed him up for youth football when Suggs was 8. 

“We didn’t have flag football back in Minnesota,” Suggs 

explains. “We were thrown right into pads.” 

His family — the football veteran is one of five children 

— moved from the Midwest to the desert in 1996. The then- 

14-year-old Suggs went on to become a high school athlete. In 

addition to playing football, he was on the track and basketball 

teams, and basketball was his first love. Suggs was a strong 

player, courtesy of his football background, who dunked the ball 

like Michael Jordan. However, he never considered going pro 

with the sport. 

“I wasn’t 6 foot, 8 inches [tall], you know?” he laughs. 

Nonetheless, he was offered a basketball and football scholarship 

from Syracuse University. Florida State University and 

Arizona State University both offered him a football scholarship. 

At the 11th hour of the decision making process, Suggs became 

a Sun Devil. 

“I was planning to go to Florida State, but I changed my 

mind at the last minute to stay home so that my dad could still 

go to all my home games, which he did,” Suggs explains. 

The athlete played college football for three years, from 

2000-2002. Some of his college career highlights include breaking 

the NCAA sack record in 2002 with 24 sacks and winning 

the Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year award that same year. 

Suggs was a secondary education major at ASU, focusing his 

studies in history, before he was drafted by the Ravens. 

“I did and still do want to be a high school teacher,” he 

says. “Who knows? Maybe when I get really settled into retirement 

and all my kids are grown and off at college, I’ll teach 

history where I went, Hamilton High School.” 

Going Pro 

The transition from college football to professional football 

wasn’t easy for Suggs. Fortunately, he had plenty of help from 

the Ravens’ defensive line coach Rex Ryan, the legendary Ray 

Lewis and other seasoned players on the team. 


I’ve been really 

mindful of my diet 

and strength and 

conditioning because 

I’m not a 26-yearold 

anymore,” he 

explains. “I’m in tune 

with my body; I hear 

and listen to it.” 

“Adalius Thomas, Bart Scott and Peter Boulware were 

always in my ear making sure I was doing my part,” he explains. 

Once a rookie, now a veteran. Suggs didn’t weigh his decision 

to leave the Ravens lightly. He considered several factors, 

including his family and his teammates. Since the passing of his 

father in 2016, Suggs’ mother has lived alone. He relocated to 

Arizona to be closer to her, have games nearby so she can attend 

and keep an eye on her health. Additionally, as long as he was 

on the team, one of the Ravens’ great defenses, his teammates, 

wouldn’t get a chance to shine. 

“I didn’t want the other players to be compared to and live 

in the shadow of their big brothers,” he explains. “It was time 

for me to step aside so that they could create and have something 

of their own.” 

With 17 years of experience on and off the field (his M.O. 

is locker room leadership), Suggs brings elite athleticism and a 

vast array of football knowledge to the Arizona Cardinals. The 

seasoned professional says he is excited to contribute to a team 

he’s loved from the beginning and help them right the wrong 

from Super Bowl XLIII (43). 

How much longer will he play? Until his heart isn’t in it 

anymore. 

“If I love it and can still play at a high level, I’m going to 

continue to do it. I’m not going to give myself a time frame or 

limit. I’m just going to ask myself at the end of each year, ‘Do 

you still love it?’” 

Happy Homecoming 

Suggs and his family now happily live in Scottsdale full time. In 

the past, the player hasn’t had much time during the off-season to 

decorate his dwelling. Now that he’s a Valley resident, he’s eager 

to check out Scottsdale Quarter’s interior design stores so that he 

can finally make his house a forever (and conscious) home. 

“I recently told my cousin that my house should be alive 

with all the advancements in technology. I’m going to upgrade 

all the electronics in it so that it’s a smart house,” he says. 

Not long ago, Suggs installed an Anti-Gravity (AlterG) 

Treadmill in his garage, which is fully air-conditioned, so that he 

can continue to run during the summers. He works out Monday 

through Thursday and rests on Fridays, or whenever his body 

tells him to stop. Since January, he has stopped eating meat, 

swearing by plant-based foods, beans and a lot of protein shakes. 

“In the past three years, I’ve been really mindful of my diet 

and strength and conditioning because I’m not a 26-year-old 

anymore,” he explains. “I’m in tune with my body; I hear and 

listen to it.” 

Off-season is also the time when Suggs can focus on just 

being Dad, not Dad and a football player. He has an 11-year-old 

daughter, Donnie, and a 10-year-old son, Duke. Suggs and his 

children do everything together, from visiting water parks to 

going on vacations to seeing movies. Something fans may not 

know is Suggs is an avid moviegoer who sees a new film three 

to four times a week. He purchased his tickets to the new, live 

action The Lion King well (emphasis on well) in advance. 

“I love the creative aspect of the movies,” he says. 

This year’s regular NFL season begins September 5, 2019. 

During the season’s second week, the Arizona Cardinals play 

against the Ravens in Baltimore. Suggs, although proud to 

represent the Arizona Cardinals, recognizes that emotions will 

inevitably be a part of that day. 

“I think [that game] will be hard for me at the start given 

the history. But, at the end of the day, I’m a professional and I 

know I’ll be prepared for it.” 

To learn more, visit www.azcardinals.com. 


By Mandy Holmes / Photos by James Patrick 

Harper Babin thrives on 

challenging herself with 

new opportunities 


Life is too short to sit still. That’s the philosophy for Harper 

Babin, a fitness trainer and boxing program developer at BODI 

in Scottsdale. 

For Babin, she considers one role at one place of employment 

sitting still. In addition to teaching classes five days a 

week at BODI, she is also a host, reporter, emcee, producer for 

ESPN’s X Games, and the director of ISV Solutions for MiCamp 

Solutions, where she is involved in merchant processing and 

software. 

The fierce, sweat-loving 

overachiever started her 

journey into teaching and 

developing fitness programs 

via dance shoes. Babin grew up 

in the dance studio practicing 

ballet and tap, performing in 

recitals and competitions and 

on the Phoenix Coyotes’ Pack 

Dance Team. 

“There is no better adrenaline 

rush to me than going 

live in front of a crowd,” Babin 

says. “I craved that feeling of 

being in front of people,” she 

explains 

While attending Arizona 

State University’s Walter 

Cronkite School of Journalism 

and Mass Communication on a 

full scholarship, she was faced 

with a critical decision: pursue 

dancing professionally or dive 

into broadcasting full time. She 

ultimately chose broadcasting, 

but it was not an easy choice. 

“I love dance – I will 

forever be grateful for the 

confidence it gave me to be on 

stage, to connect with people 

and the gratitude I hold for 

my body in the ways it can 

express, move and how truly 

strong it is,” she explains. 

During Babin’s senior year of college, she and a handful of 

other journalism students were covering MLB spring training. 

“I was hooked,” she says. “Not only did I want to cover 

sports, I wanted to work in baseball. I always had a love for 

baseball.” 

So, she sent her reel and resume to every MLB team that 

spring and she eventually accepted a position with the Colorado 

Rockies as an in-game host. 

After graduating college, Babin moved to Colorado and over 

the course of three seasons she worked in a variety of roles for 

the Rockies, the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), and the Colorado 

Rapids (soccer). And she did it while working full-time as the 

marketing manager of an Orangetheory Fitness studio. 

After Colorado, Babin took a role with a new show called 

TMZ Sports based out of LA. She quickly realized she didn’t 

enjoy her 12-hour days stuck at a news desk, and decided to 

leave. 

“Someone once told me to 

take a look at my day-to-day 

life and no matter what the 

job, you have to be happy with 

your life. And I wasn’t,” she 

explains. 

After returning to Arizona, 

Babin took a spin class at The 

Madison that led to an opportunity 

with Lululemon as part 

of their social media team. She 

continued looking for media 

jobs, and when an old colleague 

called and asked if she could be 

in Colorado the following week 

to work the Winter X Games 

for ESPN, Babin did what she 

always does: she said yes. 

Then, while Babin was 

working as a personal trainer, 

Nikki Metzger, owner of 

BODI, a Scottsdale fitness 

studio, reached out to talk to 

her about setting up a boxing 

program. Babin stepped in and 

developed the program from 

her own training as a student 

and through the Box N Burn 

Academy. Now, she teaches her 

boxing program and sweat and 

strength classes five days a 

week at BODI. 

“I like to describe my 

classes as HIIT boxing classes, 

incorporating core/cardio 

movements off the bags, along with on them,” she says. 

Babin is currently getting ready to host her 10th X Games, 

and is the face of her development team at MiCamp Solutions, 

an elite payment technology company. Looking to the future, 

she hopes to set down roots and get move involved with the 

community. 

“I am so in love with living in Arizona and finally feeling 

like this is my forever home. I’d like to find more ways to connect 

right here in my backyard,” she says. 


High-speed 

Connection 

Five ways to keep your relationships thriving 

relating 

/ by James Patrick 

It is no surprise that current advances in technology and the introduction of social 

networks have given us the ability to connect in ways like never before, and yet, we 

have never been more disconnected to those who may be right in front of us, next 

to us or around us on a daily basis. While these advances have proven their many 

benefits; when it comes to relationships, much of that personal edge and individualized 

focus have been lost or made almost effortless with the click of a button. Do you 

want to create stronger connections in your life? Do you wish to stand out among the 

crowds, emojis and friend requests? Then here are five ways to invest yourself into 

any relationship and keep it thriving. 

You matter! 

Sure. You could send 

a text message, 

and yet, there is 

something to be 

said about that 

handwritten note, 

surprise delivery or 

thoughtful gesture 

that comes on a 

day that is not a 

holiday, birthday 

or anniversary. 

It’s the little 

acknowledgements 

that make the 

biggest impact. 

Going out of your 

way to let someone 

know they matter, 

just because you 

can, creates value, 

supports a solid 

foundation to build 

upon and can serve 

as a catalyst for 

someone else to 

do the same. Be 

someone’s reason to 

smile today. 

Consciously 

communicate 

No phone call, email 

or text could ever 

properly convey the 

energy, emotions 

and feelings that are 

shared when two or 

more people come 

together in a physical 

space and communicate 

face to face. 

In fact, those other 

ways often create 

plenty of miscommunications, 

misinterpretations 

and misunderstandings 

that are 

not always intended. 

So, show up and 

take moments to disconnect 

and authentically 

speak what’s 

on your mind to be 

seen, heard and 

potentially co-create 

solutions to fears, 

excuses, dreams 

and desires with 

those closest to you, 

without fear of judgement 

or the need to 

read minds. 

Work hard, play 

harder 

The time to enjoy 

life cannot be found 

in an app nor should 

it be solely reserved 

for the weekends or 

that next day off. Be 

sure to plan some 

time to break up the 

week with events 

and activities that 

you don’t need to 

wait for. Participate in 

things that keep your 

mind and body energized 

and engaged. 

Having something 

to look forward to 

in between “life 

happening” makes 

the work week feel 

shorter and minimizes 

stress levels for 

everyone involved. 

Ready, set, goal! 

While each person 

has their individual 

goals to achieve, it is 

equally important to 

have a list of goals 

that everyone cocreates 

and works 

towards. Half the 

fun on the way to 

achievement is the 

actual journey taken 

to get there and the 

lessons learned and 

shared along the way. 

Doing this establishes 

milestones to strive 

for, challenges everyone 

participating without 

making it a competition, 

and results 

in achievements to 

be celebrated, wondering 

how far you 

can push yourselves 

for the next one. 

Remain in a constant 

state of growth and 

momentum. 

Like attracts like 

Make a conscious 

effort to put down 

the tech and surround 

yourselves 

with people that feed 

your mind and spirit. 

These individuals 

create a great deal 

of personal, professional 

and social 

support when it is 

needed most. They 

encourage growth, 

empower trust and 

build confidence. 

When you are in a 

space with these 

people, you can’t help 

but feel motivated, 

inspired and ready to 

take life by the horns. 

They become the 

best of friends, teachers, 

mentors, role 

models and accountability 

partners. Be 

forewarned though. 

As you continue to 

evolve into your next 

best self, don’t be 

surprised if there are 

some relationships 

and connections that 

begin to fall away. 

Remember the 

anonymous quote: 

“People come into 

your life for a reason, 

a season or a lifetime.” 

At the end of 

the day, you will find 

that it doesn’t take 

much to maintain 

a healthy relationship 

or connection 

with your partner 

or your social circle, 

if it is a two-way 

street. Don’t rely 

on technology or 

overcomplicate a 

simple process. 

Show up! Gratitude 

is a standard of 

living. Inclusion 

makes everyone feel 

they have a place. 

Enjoying the journey 

together leaves footprints 

on our heart 

and memories that 

will last a lifetime. 

James Patrick is the owner of James Patrick Lifestyle Training. He is a certified NASM lifestyle trainer/coach, behavior change specialist, motivational presenter 

and career development instructor currently working with the award-winning Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Tempe, AZ and affiliate of I-Empowerment. 

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 

and interactive coaching. www.jamespatrickaz.com or 845-499-8458. 


eauty 

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works out of the 

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Skin & Laser clinic. 

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Banishing Blemishes 

Four steps to get rid of adult acne for good 

Blackheads, blemishes, breakouts – oh my! As a teenager, 

we expect to have these skin issues. Whether 

it’s the shift in hormones, the increase in stress or a 

variety of other reasons, pimples are a part of the territory. 

Unfortunately for many adults, acne is a problem 

through their 20s and 30s. Some causes of adult acne 

are similar to those in teen years. Acne increases as 

sebaceous glands produce more oil, which can lead to 

pores becoming blocked by bacteria, dry and dead skin 

cells, dirt, contaminants and, yes, more oil. 

Hormones continue to fluctuate into adulthood and 

while they might be the easiest to blame for breakouts, 

there are other factors that can be playing into your less 

than stellar skin. Stress can fuel hormonal changes, so 

as those levels continue to escalate with added responsibilities, 

the blemishes can as well. Air pollution can also 

clog pores and prolonged exposure to contamination can 

lead to uneven skin tone, inflammation and the breakdown 

of collagen. 

While some elements might seem out of your control, 

some tips to say bye-bye to breakouts for good. 

Step 1: Be mindful 

of products 

You might be using 

the wrong products 

for your skin type. 

Even if you are using 

the right products, 

there is a chance you 

are using them too 

often. Exfoliating your 

skin on a daily basis 

can dry it out, causing 

more oil to be produced. 

While it’s okay 

to use gentle cleansers 

in the morning 

and at night, save the 

stronger products for 

once or twice a week. 

Look for products that 

are non-comedogenic, 

which are specifically 

formulated to not 

block pores. 

Step 2: Don’t 

pick your pimples 

It’s oh so tempting to 

pop, pick and poke, 

but you are doing 

way more harm than 

good. This can lead 

to the spread of 

bacteria, infections, 

inflammation and 

scarring. When 

you see a pesky 

blackhead or zit, 

resist the urge 

to take care of 

it yourself. For 

health, safety and 

preservation of skin 

beauty, schedule an 

appointment with 

an aesthetician or 

medical professional 

to have them properly 

perform an extraction. 

Step 3: Evaluate 

your diet 

The foods we put 

in our body show 

up on our skin. An 

unhealthy gut might 

be the root cause of 

acne showing up on 

your face and body. 

Consider the amount 

of processed foods, 

sugar, dairy and 

alcohol you are consuming. 

Eating foods 

such as berries, 

leafy greens, citric 

fruits, squash, sweet 

potato and whole 

grains can help clear 

up skin. Drinking 

enough water daily 

also removes toxins, 

excess waste and 

bacteria trapped 

under the skin. 

Step 4: Meet with 

a professional 

When blackouts and 

blemishes go beyond 

treatment at home, 

a professional can 

create a plan to help 

you say sayonara 

to the problems. 

Treatments such as 

medical-grade facials, 

skin rejuvenating 

lasers, microdermabrasion 

and peels 

can penetrate the 

skin on the cellular 

level. Used in combination 

with medicalgrade 

skin care, you 

will start to see the 

healthy, radiant skin 

you deserve to show 

off as an adult. 


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/ by Summer Allen, MD 

Mosquito 

Bite? 

Don’t Scratch that Itch! 

Arizona’s monsoon season has arrived, bringing needed 

moisture, cool evenings – and hordes of hungry mosquitos 

ready to make you their meal. And, they’re getting worse. 

According to a leading pest control company, Phoenix 

ranked eleventh on its 2019 list of 50 top mosquito cities. 

A dubious distinction to be sure. 

After a mosquito has bitten for at least 6 seconds, it 

leaves something behind: proteins from its saliva. Your 

immune system reacts with inflammation, producing a red 

bump. And your nerve endings register an itch. 

Ease the itch 

The good news? The 

more bites you’ve 

experienced, the 

likelier you are to 

become desensitized 

to mosquitos. That’s 

why children usually 

have stronger reactions. 

Here’s how to 

minimize that 

infernal itch: 

1. Try not to 

scratch! Scratching 

can break the skin 

and turn into a nasty 

bacterial infection. 

2. Ice the itch 

away: An ice cube 

can temporarily 

numb the area. 

3. Use antiitch 

remedies: 

Calamine lotion, 

over-the-counter 

hydrocortisone cream 

or anti-itch cream 

with benzocaine can 

minimize swelling 

and itching. Or, try 

applying a paste of 

baking soda and 

water. 

4. Cover it up: If 

you can’t stop itching, 

bandage the bite. 

Shoo, skeeters 

While you can’t 

prevent all mosquito 

bites, you can make 

yourself and your 

surroundings less 

inviting. 

Mosquitos can 

breed in just an inch 

of water, so be sure 

to drain any standing 

water in your 

yard, including potted 

plants, toys and 

containers. Change 

water often in bird 

baths and keep treated 

water circulating 

in fountains or pools. 

You can also 

keep mosquitos from 

landing by directing 

a fan away from you 

on the porch or patio. 

Using insect repellent 

can help too – 

especially those with 

the active ingredient 

DEET. 

Finally, avoid 

wearing fragrances 

and dress in lightcolored 

clothing that 

covers your arms, 

legs and ankles. 

Allergic reactions 

Most mosquito bites 

are a minor annoyance. 

But some 

people have a more 

serious, allergic reaction. 

Symptoms may 

include: Large area 

of itching, or hives; 

trouble breathing or 

swallowing; swelling 

of the face, throat or 

mouth; fever; headache; 

rash; or nausea 

and vomiting 

Call 911 or your 

local emergency 

number if you experience 

any of these 

symptoms. And if 

you have known 

allergies to insect 

bites or stings, keep 

an emergency treatment 

kit with an 

EpiPen nearby. 

Around the 

world, mosquitos are 

among the deadliest 

animals, transmitting 

devastating diseases 

to millions. Luckily, 

mosquitos carrying 

the Zika virus haven’t 

landed in Arizona. 

And only about 85 

cases of West Nile 

virus are reported 

annually, according 

to the Centers for 

Disease Control. So, 

if you are bitten by a 

few harmless skeeters 

this summer, 

consider yourself 

lucky. Just don’t 

scratch that itch! 

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This free indoor series, held in the 

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