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40<br />
Jenna<br />
Homsey<br />
The owner of<br />
GoFigure Training<br />
talks fitness<br />
beginnings and<br />
bodybuilding<br />
12 ed note<br />
14 health<br />
Quality sleep for kids,<br />
alarm tips, peanut<br />
allergy drug, milk for<br />
children, primary care<br />
concerns, red meat<br />
negatives, injury<br />
connections, and the<br />
effects of marijuana<br />
on your heart<br />
16 list<br />
Get the most out of<br />
your REM cycle<br />
17 splurge<br />
An insulated cooler<br />
backpack<br />
18 cook<br />
Spring green salad<br />
20 food<br />
Immunity-boosting<br />
ingredients<br />
22 weight<br />
loss<br />
News to know<br />
44<br />
The<br />
Workshop<br />
Pilates<br />
The new<br />
instagrammable<br />
studio by Ariel<br />
Schwartz and<br />
Jackie Parks<br />
24 solo<br />
scottsdale<br />
Meet Kenneth<br />
26 muscle<br />
Body by barbell<br />
28 balance<br />
Saying no to people<br />
pleasing<br />
30 nutrition<br />
Collagen craze<br />
6 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 03/20
KERRY ZANG, DPM<br />
Diplomat, American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery<br />
Q: What is neuropathy?<br />
A: The presence of burning,<br />
tingling or numbness often leads<br />
to a diagnosis of neuropathy,<br />
yet in many cases it’s not.<br />
As doctors, we were taught<br />
that neuropathy is neurological<br />
condition that only gets worse.<br />
In recent years, I started to look<br />
at neuropathy as more of a<br />
vascular disease (related to poor<br />
circulation) rather than a nerve<br />
condition, but I had no way<br />
to prove it.<br />
Q: What has changed in<br />
diagnosing neuropathy?<br />
A: I’m now doing a more extensive<br />
exam to evaluate circulation<br />
in the foot. I also work with a<br />
team of endovascular physicians<br />
who can evaluate if there are<br />
any blockages in the blood<br />
vessels below the ankle. A blockage<br />
affects circulation and, in<br />
many cases, may be the cause<br />
of neuropathy symptoms.<br />
Q: If there is a blockage,<br />
what’s next?<br />
A: Patients undergo a thorough<br />
examination and those that are<br />
candidates have a minimally<br />
invasive procedure performed<br />
in an office setting that basically<br />
clears the blockages and allows<br />
for better circulation in the<br />
affected areas. Many feel pain<br />
relief almost immediately.<br />
Q: What if you’re already<br />
being treated for neuropathy?<br />
A: If you’re not finding relief<br />
from medication or treatment,<br />
it may be time to consider the<br />
fact that it may not be neuropathy.<br />
A second opinion may be<br />
helpful to determine the cause<br />
of the tingling, pain or numbness<br />
in your feet.<br />
Q: What has been the<br />
problem with traditional<br />
treatments?<br />
A: Just treating the symptoms<br />
is my biggest concern with<br />
traditional treatments. If we<br />
don’t find out what’s causing the<br />
problem, all we are doing is suppressing<br />
the symptoms allowing<br />
the condition to progress. If we<br />
can increase circulation, oxygen<br />
and nutrition can get to the<br />
affected nerves and regeneration<br />
may occur.<br />
Q: When should someone<br />
seek help?<br />
A: There is no benefit to waiting<br />
to see a doctor. I always say it’s<br />
best to make an appointment at<br />
the first signs of a problem. But<br />
it’s also never too late seek help.<br />
There are new advancements<br />
and protocols being developed<br />
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How to say no to<br />
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Avoiding the<br />
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Tips for a perfect<br />
REM cycle<br />
content<br />
/ <strong>March</strong> <strong>2020</strong><br />
32<br />
48<br />
32 scottsdale<br />
soul<br />
U.S. Egg’s new bar,<br />
a new book by a<br />
Sedona-based juicery<br />
and cafe owner,<br />
wellness ginger<br />
shots, a recipe for<br />
veggie noodle stir<br />
fry, and CBD-infused<br />
cocktails<br />
34 life<br />
Weekend Wine<br />
Down at Mountain<br />
Shadows, Phoenician<br />
Spa’s new award, the<br />
LGPA Founders Cup,<br />
Freeplay app comes<br />
to Phoenix, and<br />
Archiepalooza 2.0<br />
36 toys, tech<br />
& gear<br />
Walk this way<br />
38 crazy 8s<br />
Spring training<br />
46 relating<br />
The comparison trap<br />
48 beauty<br />
Sick day skin care<br />
COLLAGEN<br />
CRAZE<br />
The nutrition trend<br />
03/20<br />
50 endurance<br />
Sneakers for speed<br />
51 event<br />
Galentine’s Day at<br />
the Village<br />
50<br />
IMMUNITY-<br />
BOOSTING<br />
FOODS & SICK<br />
DAY SKIN<br />
CARE<br />
FOCUS<br />
ON YOU<br />
ON THE COVER:<br />
Jenna Homsey, photo<br />
by Claudia Johnstone,<br />
www.dasfotohaus.com.<br />
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/ <strong>March</strong> <strong>2020</strong><br />
Spring training is back and it’s definitely taking<br />
over the Valley once again. The town is full of<br />
energy – and people (seriously, have you tried to<br />
get a restaurant reservation lately?)! Phoenicians<br />
and visitors alike are flocking to the 10 stadiums<br />
around town to see their favorite teams practice<br />
before the regular season begins. Beyond it being<br />
a day of fun in the sun, we have eight crazy facts<br />
about spring training (page 38) to check out<br />
before you head to a game!<br />
The weather at the games will be so beautiful,<br />
it might even inspire you to go on a walk. We’ve rounded up some<br />
necessities for spring strolls (page 36), whether you’re headed out<br />
for leisure or to break a sweat – although that may happen either<br />
way with the rising temps we’re seeing this month! For those really<br />
looking to get their fitness on, page 26 showcases a workout featuring<br />
barbells to get in “spring break” shape.<br />
Along with vacation and relaxation, the nicer weather, aka<br />
bathing suit season, can also bring along some feelings of doubt.<br />
Enter: the comparison trap. If you’re looking to get out of your head<br />
and bring the focus back to No. 1 (that’s you!), flip to page 28 for<br />
tips to avoid the trap. And while you’re working within, page 46<br />
shares helpful ways to just say “no” if you’re a people pleaser trying<br />
to change your ways.<br />
We also spoke to Jenna Homsey, who is on our cover this month.<br />
Beginning on page 40, the owner of GoFigure Training is talking<br />
about her fitness beginnings, journey to the bodybuilding stage, and<br />
her focus on helping people get strong from the inside out.<br />
If you’re worried about staying healthy during flu and cold<br />
season, check out page 20 for dishes at local restaurants featuring<br />
immunity-boosting ingredients and page 16, which has tips to make<br />
the most out of your REM Cycle while getting some rest. Or, if<br />
you’ve already caught something, we’ve got some sick day skin care<br />
tips to cover up that cold (page 48).<br />
Lastly, if you’ve seen the collagen craze in the nutrition world,<br />
page 30 has the lowdown before you jump on the bandwagon.<br />
Enjoy the beautiful weather and all that spring training has to<br />
offer this month!<br />
Best,<br />
Gabby Leighton<br />
Editor-in-Chief<br />
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12 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 03/20
news<br />
/ complied by Kelly Potts<br />
Time<br />
for Bed<br />
It always comes back to quality sleep.<br />
Depression, anxiety, impulsive behavior<br />
and poor cognitive performance in children<br />
is effected by the amount of sleep they<br />
have, according to researchers from<br />
the University of Warwick. These sleep<br />
states are active processes that support<br />
reorganization of brain circuitry. When<br />
children’s brains are developing and<br />
reorganizing rapidly, these sleep times are<br />
extremely important. The recommended<br />
amount of sleep for children 6 to 12 years of<br />
age is 9 to 12 hours.<br />
Source: www.sciencedaily.com.<br />
Peanut Cure<br />
Good news for kids suffering from peanut allergies – the<br />
FDA has approved the first drug to treat accidental exposure<br />
to peanuts. While it is important to note that the<br />
drug, Palforzia, does not cure peanut allergies, it is meant<br />
to be taken daily by children 4 to 17 years old, building up<br />
the drug’s effect in the child’s system to fight peanut allergies,<br />
should the child be exposed.<br />
Source: www.healthline.com.<br />
Milk for Kids<br />
In recent years, there<br />
has been a surge<br />
in milk alternatives,<br />
but what is best for<br />
kids? According to<br />
Association of UK<br />
Dieticians, cow’s milk<br />
in its fattiest form is a<br />
must-have. The three<br />
key energy sources<br />
for kids are dairy,<br />
protein and carbohydrates,<br />
and kids need<br />
significantly more<br />
energy per pound<br />
than adults. Giving<br />
kids full-fat milk is a<br />
good source of calcium,<br />
iodine, vitamins<br />
A and B12, and fat.<br />
Source: www.cnn.<br />
com.<br />
Set the Tone<br />
How do you wake<br />
up each morning? Is<br />
it the sweet sound<br />
of your favorite<br />
song, or a blaring<br />
alarm? Perhaps it’s<br />
your kids or dogs<br />
waking you up,<br />
instead? According<br />
to the Royal<br />
Melbourne Institute<br />
of Technology<br />
University, your<br />
alarm choice influences<br />
how awake<br />
you feel after the<br />
alarm rings, and how<br />
efficiently you go<br />
about daily tasks.<br />
Researchers found<br />
that people who<br />
used more melodic<br />
alarms reported feeling<br />
more alert in the<br />
mornings, whereas<br />
those whose alarms<br />
had harsher sounds,<br />
like that of intermittent<br />
beeping, said<br />
they felt groggier and<br />
less awake. Set your<br />
tune, and set your<br />
tone for the day.<br />
Source: www.<br />
medicalnewstoday.com.<br />
14 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 03/20
news<br />
Not So Chill<br />
In a recent study<br />
published in the<br />
Journal of the<br />
American College<br />
of Cardiology, 2%<br />
of Americans who<br />
reported using<br />
marijuana also stated<br />
they have cardiovascular<br />
disease. While<br />
research on this topic<br />
has just begun, and<br />
there are no concreate<br />
links between<br />
smoking marijuana<br />
and heart disease,<br />
researchers looked<br />
at the possible interactions<br />
marijuana<br />
may have with drugs<br />
typically prescribed<br />
for cardiovascular<br />
issues, and the way<br />
marijuana chemicals<br />
may affect the heart<br />
at a molecular level.<br />
Source: www.<br />
medicalnewstoday.com.<br />
Primary Care<br />
Insured adults are visiting primary care providers less often<br />
than they did about a decade ago, according to research published<br />
in Annals of Internal Medicine. The study looked at data<br />
from an insurer that provides health coverage to about 20 million<br />
people per year across America. While it’s common to check<br />
in with doctors via email instead of in person and urgent care<br />
clinics are gaining in popularity, researchers state that people<br />
should still build a trusting relationship with a discerning provider<br />
who knows their medical history. Evidence to why there<br />
has been a decline points to rising out-of-pocket costs for visits.<br />
Source: www.npr.org.<br />
A Surprising<br />
Connection<br />
Tearing your ACL<br />
may go beyond knee<br />
repair. The University<br />
of Michigan School<br />
of Kinesiology<br />
researchers found<br />
that there are structural<br />
changes in the<br />
brains of patients<br />
who underwent<br />
ACL reconstruction.<br />
Researchers<br />
have known that<br />
some joint function<br />
is often permanently<br />
lost after anterior<br />
cruciate ligament<br />
reconstruction, and<br />
re-injury is common,<br />
even with intensive<br />
physical therapy,<br />
but it’s unclear<br />
why. These brain<br />
changes may hinder<br />
a patient’s recovery<br />
and may contribute<br />
to performance deficits<br />
and re-injury.<br />
Source: www.<br />
sciencedaily.com.<br />
Red Isn’t Rad<br />
Despite recent surveys,<br />
a new analysis<br />
reports that eating<br />
red and processed<br />
meat is bad for your<br />
health. The analysis,<br />
which looked at longterm<br />
data of 30,000<br />
people, found a small<br />
but significant risk<br />
of death from any<br />
cause tied to eating<br />
two servings of<br />
processed meat or<br />
unprocessed red<br />
meat each week.<br />
Researchers found a<br />
3 to 7% higher risk<br />
of cardiovascular disease<br />
and premature<br />
death for people who<br />
ate two servings of<br />
red meat and processed<br />
meat each<br />
week.<br />
Source: www.cnn.<br />
com.<br />
03/20 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 15
news<br />
Not So Chill<br />
In a recent study<br />
published in the<br />
Journal of the<br />
American College<br />
of Cardiology, 2%<br />
of Americans who<br />
reported using<br />
marijuana also stated<br />
they have cardiovascular<br />
disease. While<br />
research on this topic<br />
has just begun, and<br />
there are no concreate<br />
links between<br />
smoking marijuana<br />
and heart disease,<br />
researchers looked<br />
at the possible interactions<br />
marijuana<br />
may have with drugs<br />
typically prescribed<br />
for cardiovascular<br />
issues, and the way<br />
marijuana chemicals<br />
may affect the heart<br />
at a molecular level.<br />
Source: www.<br />
medicalnewstoday.com.<br />
Primary Care<br />
Insured adults are visiting primary care providers less often<br />
than they did about a decade ago, according to research published<br />
in Annals of Internal Medicine. The study looked at data<br />
from an insurer that provides health coverage to about 20 million<br />
people per year across America. While it’s common to check<br />
in with doctors via email instead of in person and urgent care<br />
clinics are gaining in popularity, researchers state that people<br />
should still build a trusting relationship with a discerning provider<br />
who knows their medical history. Evidence to why there<br />
has been a decline points to rising out-of-pocket costs for visits.<br />
Source: www.npr.org.<br />
A Surprising<br />
Connection<br />
Tearing your ACL<br />
may go beyond knee<br />
repair. The University<br />
of Michigan School<br />
of Kinesiology<br />
researchers found<br />
that there are structural<br />
changes in the<br />
brains of patients<br />
who underwent<br />
ACL reconstruction.<br />
Researchers<br />
have known that<br />
some joint function<br />
is often permanently<br />
lost after anterior<br />
cruciate ligament<br />
reconstruction, and<br />
re-injury is common,<br />
even with intensive<br />
physical therapy,<br />
but it’s unclear<br />
why. These brain<br />
changes may hinder<br />
a patient’s recovery<br />
and may contribute<br />
to performance deficits<br />
and re-injury.<br />
Source: www.<br />
sciencedaily.com.<br />
Red Isn’t Rad<br />
Despite recent surveys,<br />
a new analysis<br />
reports that eating<br />
red and processed<br />
meat is bad for your<br />
health. The analysis,<br />
which looked at longterm<br />
data of 30,000<br />
people, found a small<br />
but significant risk<br />
of death from any<br />
cause tied to eating<br />
two servings of<br />
processed meat or<br />
unprocessed red<br />
meat each week.<br />
Researchers found a<br />
3 to 7% higher risk<br />
of cardiovascular disease<br />
and premature<br />
death for people who<br />
ate two servings of<br />
red meat and processed<br />
meat each<br />
week.<br />
Source: www.cnn.<br />
com.<br />
03/20 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 15
list<br />
/ by Stacy Liman<br />
5 Ways to<br />
Get the Most<br />
Out of Your<br />
REM Cycle<br />
While sleep is considered a basic<br />
human function, getting quality rest<br />
on a regular basis proves to be more<br />
of a challenge. It’s no surprise that<br />
people feel better when they’ve gotten<br />
deep sleep – it’s science. When people<br />
consistently complete the full sleep cycle,<br />
the body is able to recover and the mind<br />
is able to refocus.<br />
Sleep has five stages and is<br />
categorized as either REM (rapid eye<br />
movement) or non-REM. REM, the fifth<br />
and final stage, is when deep sleep<br />
occurs. The trick to a good night’s rest<br />
is reaching that point to allow the body<br />
(and brain) to recharge. Here are five<br />
ways to reach REM and get the most out<br />
of it when you’re there.<br />
1. Back to<br />
Sleep Basics<br />
Bedtimes aren’t<br />
just for children.<br />
Falling asleep<br />
and waking up<br />
around the same<br />
time each day is<br />
one of the most<br />
important factors<br />
to improving sleep<br />
quality, even on<br />
weekends, on<br />
work trips and<br />
during vacations.<br />
Establishing a<br />
steady schedule<br />
will help you doze<br />
off faster and go<br />
through the stages<br />
of sleep more<br />
effectively.<br />
2. Address<br />
Distractions<br />
Remove potential<br />
distractions to<br />
create a peaceful<br />
setting for optimal<br />
sleep. Leave computers,<br />
tablets, cell<br />
phones and TVs in<br />
other areas of the<br />
home. Make your<br />
bedroom a space<br />
for sleeping only,<br />
so do not bring<br />
in work, food or<br />
other items that<br />
can cause you<br />
to become more<br />
alert.<br />
3. Control the<br />
Environment<br />
Create a space<br />
that is dark, cool<br />
and clean. Put up<br />
room-darkening or<br />
blackout curtains,<br />
as light plays a<br />
significant role in<br />
circadian rhythms.<br />
Body temperature<br />
takes a slight dip<br />
when heading to<br />
bed, so cooling<br />
the room can help<br />
facilitate deeper<br />
sleep. The other<br />
factor to keep in<br />
mind is cleanliness,<br />
as clutterfree<br />
surfaces, a<br />
fresh set of sheets<br />
and well-kept<br />
pillows and mattresses<br />
all contribute<br />
to one’s ability<br />
to reach REM.<br />
4. No-stress<br />
Slumber<br />
Stress is one of<br />
the biggest sleep<br />
stealers and not<br />
addressing it can<br />
be disruptive. A<br />
cycle you want<br />
to avoid is one of<br />
anxiety about loss<br />
of sleep or the<br />
inability to get restful<br />
sleep. If you<br />
can’t fall asleep,<br />
getting up, moving<br />
to a different<br />
room and doing<br />
a calming activity<br />
such as reading<br />
a book will help<br />
you to not associate<br />
your bedroom<br />
with sleep anxiety.<br />
When the drowsiness<br />
sets in, go<br />
back to bed for<br />
another attempt.<br />
5. Implement<br />
Other <strong>Health</strong>y<br />
Habits<br />
Certain practices<br />
during the day can<br />
lead to deeper<br />
sleep at night.<br />
Regular exercise,<br />
stopping caffeine<br />
consumption after<br />
lunch and drinking<br />
enough water<br />
have all been<br />
shown to help<br />
fight sleeplessness<br />
and help you<br />
complete sleep<br />
cycles. Foods<br />
can also harm or<br />
help your sleep,<br />
so be conscious<br />
that spicy, heavy<br />
or fatty meals can<br />
keep you awake,<br />
while kiwis, cherries,<br />
bananas and<br />
almonds can help<br />
you fall asleep fast<br />
and stay asleep.<br />
Stacy Liman is a journalism graduate student and a freelance writer with Amerisleep. Her focus is on mindfulness and content marketing. Stacy enjoys discovering<br />
new mattresses and connecting people with their perfect bed, but she more so enjoys understanding and writing about the science of sleep to help people<br />
get deeper, healthier rest. Learn more at amerisleep.com or find your nearest showroom at amerisleep.com/phoenix.<br />
16 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 03/20
Cooler<br />
Than Cool<br />
An insulated backpack for any adventure<br />
splurge<br />
/ by Gabby Leighton<br />
The Boss, a backpack<br />
and cooler made<br />
to keep beverages<br />
cold mile after mile,<br />
is one of six cooler<br />
styles by Icemule<br />
coolers. The cooler<br />
– which can hold up<br />
to 30 liters of beverages,<br />
or 24 cans<br />
plus ice, and over<br />
60 pounds of weight<br />
total – is surrounded<br />
by a 3-centimeter<br />
closed-cell insulation<br />
foam, giving users<br />
multiday ice retention.<br />
The durable<br />
backpack, made from<br />
waterproof fabric,<br />
includes ventilated<br />
airmesh back pads<br />
and carrying straps,<br />
a cushioned hip belt,<br />
and a sternum strap<br />
for comfort. In addition<br />
to a wide-mouth,<br />
tri-fold enclosure<br />
for easy loading<br />
and unloading, it’s<br />
equipped with three<br />
oversized, insulated<br />
and padded pockets<br />
with special zippers<br />
to keep all items<br />
dry inside. $299.95<br />
at Icemule Coolers,<br />
www.icemulecoolers.com.<br />
03/20 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 17
cook<br />
/ recipe and photo by Erica Ptak<br />
Servings Size:<br />
2-4 servings<br />
SALAD<br />
INGREDIENTS<br />
3 cups baby arugula<br />
2 cups asparagus,<br />
cut into 3-inch<br />
pieces<br />
2 tablespoons olive<br />
oil<br />
½ cup frozen peas<br />
½ cup snap peas,<br />
roughly chopped<br />
½ cup radishes,<br />
thinly sliced<br />
½ cup fresh mint<br />
leaves, roughly<br />
chopped<br />
cup crumbled feta<br />
1 cup sliced<br />
cucumber<br />
¼ cup chopped red<br />
onion<br />
LEMON<br />
VINAIGRETTE<br />
½ cup extra virgin<br />
olive oil<br />
¼ cup freshly<br />
squeezed lemon<br />
juice<br />
1 teaspoon Dijon<br />
mustard<br />
SPRING<br />
GREEN<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 />
2 garlic<br />
cloves minced<br />
½ teaspoon sea salt<br />
¼ teaspoon freshly<br />
ground black<br />
pepper<br />
To make salad: Toss asparagus in 2 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place asparagus on<br />
baking sheet and bake in a 350-degree oven for 15 minutes (or until the asparagus is fork tender). Once cooked,<br />
set them aside until they are room temperature. Cook the frozen peas in a sauce pan with 2 tablespoons of<br />
water until the peas come to a boil. Once cooked, set them aside until they are room temperature. Once the<br />
peas and asparagus are cooled, toss the snap peas, arugula, sliced radishes, fresh mint leaves, feta, sliced<br />
cucumber, and red onion in a large serving bowl. To make lemon vinaigrette: Add all ingredients into a separate<br />
bowl and whisky thoroughly until all ingredients combine. Drizzle over the salad, toss, and serve!<br />
18 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 03/20
PINHOLE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE:<br />
A revolutionary new way to achieve your best smile!<br />
BEFORE<br />
A University Study revealed that 89%<br />
of patients over 20 years old have gingival<br />
recession. Receding gums can be caused<br />
by gum disease or because of excessive<br />
brushing, certain medications, clenching or<br />
grinding, or smoking. Not only are receding<br />
gums painful and unattractive, but the<br />
actual bone underneath is being lost, leading<br />
to tooth loss.<br />
The Pinhole Surgical Technique is a<br />
revolutionary procedure that solves the<br />
problem of receding gums. PST offers<br />
natural-looking, long-lasting healthy smiles<br />
to those suffering from receded gums,<br />
giving patients a beautiful new smile in as<br />
little as an hour. Since nothing more than<br />
local anesthesia is needed, patients can<br />
return to work after their appointment.<br />
The Pinhole Surgical Technique takes<br />
the place of traditional gum grafts, with<br />
minimal discomfort or pain. In fact, recovery<br />
time is virtually nonexistent with PST. The<br />
results are more predictable, less noticeable,<br />
and will last as long as any other gum<br />
correction procedure. Stunning new smiles<br />
can be seen immediately.<br />
Dr. Erik Svans, DDS was among the<br />
first dentists to study the Pinhole Surgical<br />
Technique under its inventor, Dr. John C.<br />
Chao, DDS in 2014. Since introducing<br />
PST to his practice, Dr. Svans has seen<br />
very predictable and reliable long-term<br />
results.<br />
There is no scalpel, incision, or<br />
stitches with PST, making it virtually painfree.<br />
This innovative procedure uses a<br />
.1 inch “pinhole” opening to reposition a<br />
patient’s receded gumline to its healthy,<br />
natural location. After repositioning the<br />
gum tissue to cover the exposed root<br />
surface, Dr. Svans strategically places<br />
collagen through the Pinhole to stabilize<br />
the tissue in place. The collagen resets<br />
the gum tissue and makes it stronger than<br />
before. Patients can return to normal eating<br />
that very night.<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER<br />
Follow us at:@pinholedentist<br />
AFTER<br />
Previously, treatment for receded<br />
gumlines was very painful and required<br />
cutting donor gum tissue from the roof of a<br />
patient’s mouth. The donor tissue was then<br />
stitched to the receded site, which had<br />
also been cut or “flapped” in preparation<br />
for the graft. Recovery for this traditional<br />
surgical technique requires two to three<br />
weeks with prescription pain medicine.<br />
In contrast, PST is a kinder, gentler<br />
procedure since it only requires a repositioning<br />
of existing gum tissue over the<br />
exposed root surface. With PST, Dr. Svans<br />
can treat one to all teeth in one visit, in as<br />
little as 30 minutes.<br />
Patients are amazed with the results,<br />
instantly falling in love with their healthy,<br />
beautiful new smiles. If you’re ready to stop<br />
living with the pain and embarrassment<br />
of recessed gums, the Pinhole Surgical<br />
Technique may be right for you!<br />
Schedule a complimentary<br />
consultation by calling Dr. Erik Svans at<br />
480.219.8760 or visit www.PinholeAZ.com.<br />
Svans Dentistry PLLC<br />
7400 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, Suite 200, <strong>Scottsdale</strong>, AZ 85255 • (480) 219-8760<br />
Erik P. Svans<br />
DDS
food<br />
/ by Mandy Holmes<br />
Fighting Foods<br />
Menu items featuring immunity-boosting ingredients<br />
If you’re looking for ways to prevent colds and the flu, fueling<br />
your body with certain foods may help keep your immune<br />
system strong. Visit these local restaurants for a hearty dose<br />
of immunity-boosting staples.<br />
The Village <strong>Health</strong><br />
Clubs & Spas<br />
Get your day started<br />
with a veggie filled<br />
omelet ($9.50), full of<br />
vitamin C thanks to<br />
a variety of veggies<br />
including broccoli,<br />
which has sulforaphane<br />
that turn on<br />
antioxidant genes and<br />
enzymes in specific<br />
immune cells. Pair<br />
that with the license<br />
to kale smoothie<br />
($7.30) to increase<br />
your folate intake or<br />
hang around for a<br />
lean Bowl ($11.75)<br />
at lunchtime, which<br />
is full of vitamin C<br />
thanks to the bell<br />
peppers and has a<br />
healthy dose of vitamin<br />
B6 from grilled<br />
chicken. www.villageclubs.com.<br />
Civana Wellness<br />
Resort and Spa<br />
This Carefree-located<br />
destination’s hallmark<br />
superfood Sunday<br />
brunch (starting at<br />
$10) helps healthconscious<br />
diners<br />
stock up on nutrients.<br />
Highlights include the<br />
Southwest quinoa<br />
bowl, packed with<br />
avocado and mushrooms,<br />
and the kale<br />
salad, with berries<br />
and almonds – both<br />
True Food Kitchen<br />
Poured tableside over<br />
nutrient-packed ingredients,<br />
the healthrich<br />
in immune-boosting<br />
properties. www.<br />
civanacaefree.com.<br />
Kovo<br />
At this Mediterranean<br />
spot, the housemade<br />
tzatziki ($7) is a<br />
simple yet flavorful<br />
accompaniment to<br />
many dishes including<br />
the lamb burger ($14)<br />
and it can be enjoyed<br />
as an appetizer with<br />
raw veggies and pita<br />
for dipping. Immunityboosting<br />
plain Greek<br />
yogurt takes center<br />
stage, as well as your<br />
immune system’s<br />
best friend: garlic.<br />
The dip features fresh<br />
dill and cucumbers<br />
and is also offered<br />
during happy hour for<br />
$5 Monday through<br />
Friday from 3 to 6<br />
p.m. www.kovomedi.<br />
com.<br />
Juby True<br />
The body karate<br />
juice “boost” ($4) is<br />
a 3-ounce bottle of<br />
cold-pressed juice<br />
that delivers a powerful<br />
dose of coldfighting<br />
ingredients<br />
such as orange, sea<br />
buckthorn, ginger,<br />
lemon, astragalus,<br />
and nettle oil. The<br />
shot-sized beverage<br />
is rich in antioxidants<br />
and omegas from sea<br />
buckthorn – both of<br />
which benefit mineral<br />
absorption – while<br />
the astragalus and<br />
nettle oil work in tandem<br />
to keep illnesses<br />
at bay. www.jubytrue.<br />
com.<br />
driven restaurant’s<br />
winter immunity<br />
bowl ($14) is perfectfor<br />
anyone looking<br />
to protect their body<br />
from cold symptoms.<br />
The star of the show<br />
is Lion’s Mane, a<br />
medicinal mushroom<br />
known for its powerful<br />
anti-inflammatory<br />
and antibacterial properties.<br />
The bowl is<br />
also made with kuzu,<br />
a staple in Chinese<br />
medicine thanks to<br />
its anti-inflammatory<br />
and blood sugar<br />
regulating properties.<br />
Guests will also find<br />
garlic, broccolini, edamame<br />
and farro, an<br />
ancient grain that is<br />
rich in B vitamins, in<br />
the bowl. www.truefoodkitchen.com.<br />
Spa Café at the<br />
Boulders Resort.<br />
Skip the tequila and<br />
take a wellness shot<br />
($6) with healthboosting<br />
ingredients<br />
like turmeric, ginger,<br />
and spinach. Choose<br />
from the carrot &<br />
ginger detox shot, full<br />
of heirloom carrot,<br />
ginger, red apple, and<br />
turmeric, or the green<br />
wellbeing packed<br />
with celery, spinach,<br />
green apple, English<br />
cucumber, honey,<br />
and ginger to fortify<br />
the immune system.<br />
www.theboulders.<br />
com.<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
Princess Spa<br />
The citrus quinoa<br />
bowl ($18) at this<br />
North <strong>Scottsdale</strong> spa<br />
combines vitamin<br />
C-rich citrus segments<br />
with quinoa,<br />
pickled Fresno<br />
peppers, arugula,<br />
and almonds and is<br />
topped with a citrustahini<br />
vinaigrette.<br />
Tahini is a great way<br />
to obtain B vitamins<br />
like thiamine, along<br />
with minerals, including<br />
magnesium, manganese,<br />
iron and zinc.<br />
www.fairmont.com.<br />
20 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 03/20
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The<br />
Sweet<br />
Spot<br />
weight loss news<br />
/ complied by Kelly Potts<br />
A Case for Staying Home<br />
When dieting, there is no such thing as a “healthy meal<br />
out.” Researchers from the Friedman School of Nutrition<br />
Science and Policy at Tufts University found that Americans<br />
get 1 out of every 5 calories from eating out, but these<br />
meals typically have poor nutritional quality. The study<br />
reported that less than 0.1% of meals consumed during<br />
the study were nutritional, quality foods. If you’re looking to<br />
hit your goals, skip the fast-casual or fine dining restaurants<br />
and meal prep your way into a healthy lifestyle.<br />
Source: www.usnews.com.<br />
Sometimes a minute on the treadmill can feel like an hour. But<br />
how long should you be on the treadmill for the most effectiveness?<br />
When choosing a high-intensity interval training regimen,<br />
experts recommend a 20-minute workout on the treadmill.<br />
Steady-state treadmill workouts can last a little longer. Try 30<br />
minutes for a moderate-intensity workout like light jogging,<br />
or 40 minutes for low-intensity walking. These are the “sweet<br />
spots” for cardio sessions.<br />
Source: www.popsugar.com.<br />
Jumpstart With Keto<br />
The Keto diet took over in 2019, and it<br />
appears its reign will continue throughout<br />
<strong>2020</strong>. However, Yale researchers found<br />
that a ketogenic diet, which provides<br />
99% of calories from fat and only 1%<br />
from carbohydrates, produces health<br />
benefits in the short term, but negative<br />
effects after about a week. While it may<br />
help improve diabetes and other conditions<br />
in humans over a long-term period,<br />
researchers found that after a few weeks<br />
following keto diet, participants start eating<br />
more fats, which could lead to weight<br />
gain instead of weight loss.<br />
Source: www.sciencedaily.com.<br />
Bloated Blunders<br />
It’s hard to know<br />
which diet is best<br />
for each person,<br />
and sometimes they<br />
come with adverse<br />
effects. People who<br />
eat high-fiber diets<br />
are more likely to<br />
experience bloating<br />
if their high-fiber<br />
diet is protein-rich<br />
as compared to<br />
carbohydrate-rich,<br />
according to a study<br />
led by researchers at<br />
the Johns Hopkins<br />
Bloomberg School<br />
of Public <strong>Health</strong>. The<br />
study suggests that<br />
people who want to<br />
eat a high-fiber diet<br />
would be less likely<br />
to experience bloating<br />
if the diet were<br />
relatively carb-rich<br />
versus protein-rich.<br />
While researchers<br />
believe this is<br />
a short-term side<br />
effect, it is a less<br />
than ideal one.<br />
Source: www.<br />
medicalnewstoday.com<br />
22 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 03/20
WHY DON’T<br />
PEOPLE GET THEIR<br />
PHYSICALS?<br />
MAYBE BECAUSE<br />
PHYSICALS SUCK!<br />
“I want to wait long periods<br />
of time for my healthy yearly<br />
well exam in an office filled<br />
with sick patients by a<br />
burned out physician” said<br />
NO patient ever<br />
ning technology which provides you with a<br />
comprehensive look at your physical makeup,<br />
allowing you to see your body in a whole<br />
new light. Afterward, Prevene Wellbeing®’s<br />
program can use the results of your physical<br />
to formulate a thorough wellness plan<br />
customized to your exact needs, and you<br />
have 24-7 access to the free Prevene app:<br />
containing helpful nutrition and workout plans<br />
and direct support, it’s a tool for ongoing<br />
success right at your fingertips.<br />
Best of all, you don’t have to fork<br />
over the extra cash to get the cutting-edge<br />
preventive care you deserve – it’s billed to<br />
your insurance just like an annual physical<br />
or a regular office visit would be.<br />
The healthcare paradigm is shifting<br />
its focus from treatment to prevention, and<br />
Prevene is at the forefront. “It’s time for<br />
preventive healthcare to become its own<br />
specialty, set apart from the primary care<br />
offices that are already overburdened with<br />
sick patients,” says Dr. Rotella. In a blind<br />
review, with an overall 4.95 star rating, the<br />
majority of patients stated they preferred a<br />
separate location from the busy, crowded<br />
doctor’s office – a testament to the need for<br />
programs such as Prevene Wellbeing®.<br />
Experience for yourself the amazing<br />
feeling of understanding your entire body as<br />
it relates to you and the future of your health<br />
with Prevene. Your insurance plan covers<br />
your preventive healthcare, so why not take<br />
advantage of the benefits? Your body – and<br />
your mind – will thank you.<br />
Why hasn’t anyone thought of this before?<br />
“We are seeing an overall greater need in<br />
prevention, and studies show that there is not<br />
enough time for it to be done in an overcrowded<br />
traditional treatment-based clinic,”<br />
states Joseph A. Rotella MD, DC, creator of<br />
the Prevene Wellbeing® program. Today’s<br />
patients are eager for a personalized<br />
focus on wellness, early detection, health<br />
screenings, mental health, nutrition, and an<br />
appropriate diet and exercise program for<br />
their lifestyle.<br />
Believe it or not, it’s all possible with<br />
Prevene Wellbeing® -- an innovative and<br />
unprecedented level of healthcare. The<br />
future of wellness has come to Arizona, with<br />
the goal of preventing acute and chronic<br />
diseases one person, one neighborhood, and<br />
one community at a time.<br />
The Prevene difference is evident<br />
from the moment you step through the door;<br />
its setting is casual, not clinical. You will find<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 />
Kenny<br />
Age: 28<br />
About me: I was<br />
born in and raised<br />
in Philadelphia,<br />
PA, and moved<br />
out West four<br />
years ago after<br />
graduating from<br />
Bloomsburg<br />
University. I lived<br />
in Long Beach,<br />
CA, for three years<br />
before moving to<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>. I am a<br />
professional clothier<br />
serving businessmen,<br />
executives,<br />
and other<br />
professionals.<br />
I enjoy leading<br />
a healthy lifestyle<br />
that includes<br />
clean eating, longdistance<br />
running,<br />
weight training,<br />
hiking, and playing<br />
volleyball with<br />
friends. My weekends<br />
include time<br />
with friends, the<br />
gym, hikes, dining,<br />
and church. I<br />
come from a large<br />
family – I am the<br />
oldest of seven.<br />
I really enjoy networking<br />
and building<br />
friendships,<br />
trips to the beach,<br />
and trying different<br />
restaurants. My<br />
downtime includes<br />
reading, catching<br />
up with family,<br />
listening to podcasts,<br />
and catching<br />
up on sleep. My<br />
simple pleasure is<br />
enjoying a cup of<br />
espresso or coffee<br />
and relaxing.<br />
My favorite<br />
book is: Shoe<br />
Dog.<br />
What I’m looking<br />
for in a significant<br />
other:<br />
I am looking for<br />
someone who is<br />
happy, kind, enjoys<br />
fitness, and who<br />
wants to build a<br />
healthy and successful<br />
life centered<br />
around faith.<br />
The most<br />
important<br />
qualities to me<br />
are: It’s important<br />
that you are<br />
always looking<br />
forward and you<br />
are excited about<br />
life. Having a<br />
genuine, caring<br />
heart for people<br />
and wanting the<br />
best for those<br />
around you.<br />
Having an attitude<br />
of gratitude for<br />
what you have and<br />
having a vision of<br />
what you want.<br />
Being a happy and<br />
fit person.<br />
The least<br />
important<br />
qualities to me<br />
are: Your past,<br />
though important,<br />
it’s more about the<br />
future.<br />
Interested In Meeting Our Single?<br />
Email him via gabby@richmanmediagroup.com. Please put “Kenny” 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> 03/20
Driving<br />
on the<br />
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Driving to<br />
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muscle<br />
/ by Jess Hutchens / photos by James Patrick<br />
Body by Barbell<br />
A high-intensity workout to prep for spring in the sun<br />
Many people get excited for spring break<br />
as it’s a time to take trips to the beach or<br />
lay out by the pool. If you are wanting to<br />
get a little more prepared for swimsuit<br />
season and spring break this <strong>March</strong>, try<br />
adding in this high-intensity barbell workout<br />
the next time you hit the gym.<br />
Jess Hutchens is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutritionist, and Behavior Change Coach.<br />
For more information visit jesshutchensfit.com<br />
Circuit #1:<br />
Barbell Squats<br />
followed by Jump<br />
Squats<br />
Barbell Squats<br />
Start with the bar<br />
on the upper part of<br />
your back and standing<br />
with your feet<br />
shoulder-width apart.<br />
Slowly squat down<br />
by keeping your<br />
knees apart and moving<br />
your hips back<br />
as if sitting down<br />
on a chair. Squat<br />
down until your hips<br />
are lower than your<br />
knees, making sure<br />
to not let your knees<br />
cave in. Squat back<br />
up to starting position<br />
with your chest up<br />
and hips coming back<br />
to neutral, not thrusting<br />
forward. Deep<br />
breath in on the way<br />
down and exhaling on<br />
the way up.<br />
Jump Squats<br />
Start with feet<br />
shoulder-width apart.<br />
Squat down, swinging<br />
arms back as<br />
you lower your body.<br />
Propel yourself up<br />
into the air back in<br />
starting position, with<br />
arms raised above<br />
your head. Land back<br />
into the squat position,<br />
carefully distributing<br />
weight evenly<br />
onto feet and not just<br />
on toes. Go as fast<br />
as you can.<br />
Circuit #2:<br />
Barbell Deadlifts<br />
followed by<br />
Burpees<br />
Barbell Deadlifts<br />
Start with your feet<br />
slightly under the barbell<br />
and legs almost<br />
shoulder-width apart.<br />
Next, bend over and<br />
grab the barbell with<br />
an overhand grip that<br />
is shoulder-width<br />
apart, keeping a huge<br />
focus on making sure<br />
your back is completely<br />
straight and<br />
not rounded. Hinge<br />
forward by bending<br />
your knees so that<br />
your shins are touching<br />
the barbell. Next<br />
you will hinge back<br />
up, lifting your chest<br />
and straightening<br />
your back. Slowly<br />
lower back down,<br />
keeping your back<br />
straight, and repeating<br />
the movement.<br />
Exhale on the way<br />
up, inhale on the way<br />
down.<br />
Burpees<br />
Start by standing with<br />
your feet shoulderwidth<br />
apart and having<br />
your arms down<br />
at your sides. Bend<br />
your knees down<br />
and reach forward to<br />
place your hands on<br />
the ground. Kick your<br />
legs back so that your<br />
body is straight, and<br />
lower your body into<br />
a pushup position by<br />
bending your elbows<br />
and lowering your<br />
trunk. Push back up<br />
and straighten arms,<br />
bring legs forward,<br />
and go back to starting<br />
position. Go as<br />
fast as you can.<br />
Circuit #3:<br />
Barbell Hip<br />
Thrusts<br />
Sit down and roll<br />
the barbell over your<br />
hips, then bring your<br />
feet back toward<br />
your body and keep<br />
legs shoulder-width<br />
apart. Plant feet firmly<br />
on ground. Raise<br />
your back so that the<br />
bottom of your shoulder<br />
blades are on the<br />
bench. Keep your<br />
head facing forward<br />
at all times, tucking<br />
your chin down and<br />
not letting head fall<br />
back. Raise your hips<br />
so that you are at 90<br />
degrees, and focus<br />
on tilting your pelvis<br />
back and squeezing<br />
your glutes at the<br />
top. Slowly lower. Be<br />
sure to exhale on the<br />
way up and inhale on<br />
the way down.<br />
26 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 03/20
For this workout, you will<br />
need a barbell and plates, a<br />
cushion, and a free interval<br />
timer app on your phone (or<br />
a wall clock). Complete these<br />
three circuits three times<br />
through. Do 30 seconds fast<br />
for the high interval and 10<br />
seconds rest for slow interval.<br />
03/20 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 27
alance<br />
/ by Bradley Nelson<br />
Veteran holistic physician<br />
Dr. Bradley Nelson<br />
(D.C., ret) is one of<br />
the world’s foremost<br />
experts on natural<br />
methods of achieving<br />
wellness. He has trained<br />
thousands of certified<br />
practitioners worldwide<br />
to help people<br />
overcome physical and<br />
emotional discomfort<br />
by releasing their<br />
emotional baggage.<br />
His best-selling book<br />
“The Emotion Code”<br />
provides step-by-step<br />
instructions for working<br />
with the body’s energy<br />
healing power. A newly<br />
revised and expanded<br />
edition of “The Emotion<br />
Code” is now available<br />
(May 2019, St. Martin’s<br />
Press). For more<br />
information and a free<br />
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People Pleasing<br />
Problems<br />
How to say “no” and avoid overcommitting<br />
Do you have a hard time saying no to certain people or in certain situations? Do you<br />
stress yourself out because you say yes too often and take on more than you know you<br />
should? If so, you might have an issue with people pleasing.<br />
People pleasing is usually driven by good intentions. You want to be nice. You sincerely<br />
want to help. You don’t want to be perceived as selfish, unhelpful, or incapable.<br />
Or maybe you feel that saying no will lead to a confrontation you don’t want.<br />
Whatever your reasons for people pleasing, it can lead to you feeling overwhelmed<br />
or neglecting your own needs. If that’s the case, you may need to learn some diplomatic<br />
ways of saying no.<br />
Often, the obstacle that stands between you and a polite refusal could be as simple<br />
as getting the words out or knowing how to respond. With that in mind, here are some<br />
ways to politely say no:<br />
28 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 03/20
1. Keep it simple<br />
You can be direct and still be polite. Say<br />
something like, “I really appreciate you<br />
thinking of me, but I’ve really got too much<br />
on my plate to take on something else.”<br />
Or you can try, “Thanks for the invitation,<br />
but I’m afraid I’m already booked.” Keep<br />
in mind that you haven’t done anything<br />
wrong, and there is no need to apologize.<br />
You’re simply opting out for your own<br />
good, and learning how to say no to things.<br />
2. Defer until later<br />
If you really want to agree to what is<br />
being asked, or if you simply don’t know<br />
what to say in the moment, you can buy<br />
yourself some response time by saying, “I<br />
really need to check my workload and get<br />
back to you.” Then you can think it over,<br />
examine your priorities, or think of a way<br />
to diplomatically decline if that’s what you<br />
want to do.<br />
3. Be honest<br />
If you’re being asked to do something<br />
you simply don’t want to do, you might<br />
try something like, “I’m glad you invited<br />
me, but that doesn’t really line up with my<br />
goals right now.” If you want to say no to a<br />
date or other social activity, try something<br />
like, “I’m flattered, but to be honest, I think<br />
we shouldn’t complicate our friendship by<br />
dating.” Or you could be more frank and<br />
tell them you don’t want to give them the<br />
wrong impression of your feelings or preferences<br />
by saying yes to a date or social<br />
activity. If the other person is a good friend<br />
or family member, you could even explain<br />
that you’ve been working on your ability to<br />
say no, and that doing so is really for your<br />
own emotional or mental benefit. If they<br />
love you, they’ll probably understand.<br />
In learning how to say no, remember<br />
that you’re simply turning down a request,<br />
not rejecting a person. You might love and<br />
respect the person making the request,<br />
but don’t let that make you feel obligated.<br />
Chances are, they’ll completely understand<br />
— especially if you’re gracious and reaffirm<br />
your fondness for them in your response.<br />
Trapped Emotions<br />
Sometimes people have trapped emotions,<br />
or unresolved feelings from difficult and<br />
traumatic experiences in their past, that<br />
can make it difficult for them to say no. If<br />
you have a trapped emotion of guilt over<br />
something you did not do, for instance,<br />
this could make you more inclined to<br />
people pleasing. Other emotions than can<br />
contribute to this effect include insecurity;<br />
indecisiveness; feeling that your efforts or<br />
your love were not received; or pride.<br />
If you have trouble saying no, practice<br />
these techniques and resolve any trapped<br />
emotions. Taking these steps might help<br />
you learn how to say no and take better<br />
care of your emotional health.<br />
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Collagen Craze<br />
The powerhouse ingredient taking the<br />
nutrition world by storm<br />
nutrition<br />
/ by Karey Northington<br />
Where did the collagen consumption trend begin? For centuries, the Chinese<br />
culture has been consuming food rich in collagen touting its health benefits<br />
with minimal risk. Chinese women would eat foods like pig’s feet and shark<br />
fins to garner the anti-aging benefits and attempt to reduce joint pain.<br />
Collagen swept the United States in the 1980s in the form of injectable<br />
filler to smooth lines and replace lost volume in the face. It did not remain<br />
popular due to its lackluster lasting effect and higher than desirable allergy<br />
rate. Recently, there has been a surge in focusing on the “inside out”<br />
approach. Although there has not been a vast amount of study done on the<br />
topic, the small body of evidence in favor of increasing daily amounts exists<br />
– and is growing.<br />
Karey Northington is<br />
an RN and nutritionist<br />
turned serial entrepreneur.<br />
She is the owner<br />
of Karey Northington<br />
Fitness, Northington<br />
Fitness and Nutrition,<br />
PROTEINHOUSE<br />
Gilbert, and STRONGER<br />
boot camps. Karey is a<br />
fitness cover model and<br />
2-time pro-card winner.<br />
She is passionate about<br />
transforming lives from<br />
the inside out.<br />
Gelatin powder can be<br />
a collagen boost in your<br />
morning smoothie<br />
30 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 03/20
The Facts<br />
Collagen makes<br />
up 75% of the dry<br />
weight of our skin<br />
and is built from<br />
amino acids hydroxyproline,<br />
proline, and<br />
glycine. As it ages,<br />
the human body<br />
breaks down collagen<br />
faster than it<br />
can replenish it. The<br />
attempts to apply<br />
collagen topically or<br />
inject it did not seem<br />
to have the potential<br />
long-term benefits<br />
that regular doses<br />
of collagen in our<br />
diets could yield. The<br />
product is broken<br />
down in digestion,<br />
so research is still<br />
determining if this<br />
produces the desired<br />
positive effects of<br />
the collagen naturally<br />
produced in our bodies<br />
or topically – that<br />
would bypass digestion.<br />
Yet, studies have<br />
shown that those<br />
who have consumed<br />
5 to 8 milligrams<br />
of collagen per day<br />
showed more collagen<br />
in testing in<br />
comparison to their<br />
non-collagen consuming<br />
counterparts.<br />
Research has<br />
shown that collagen<br />
can help with<br />
the following:<br />
Skin elasticity<br />
and tone, as well<br />
as hydration in a<br />
recent study and<br />
also helped wounds<br />
heal nearly twice as<br />
quickly as those who<br />
were not taking the<br />
additional collagen.<br />
Joint damage repair<br />
and aches and pains<br />
related to arthritis,<br />
likely caused by the<br />
additional accumulation<br />
of collagen in<br />
tissues that catalyzes<br />
the further production<br />
of collagen by<br />
our body.<br />
Improved heart<br />
health as collagen<br />
provides additional<br />
structure to arteries<br />
and prevents them<br />
from becoming<br />
weak and fragile.<br />
HDL, the good (or<br />
“happy”) cholesterol,<br />
increased by an average<br />
of 6%.<br />
Muscle preservation<br />
leads to better resting<br />
metabolism and<br />
strength as we age.<br />
There was also evidence<br />
of increased<br />
muscle gains in<br />
those who exercised<br />
for 12 weeks while<br />
taking 15 grams of<br />
collagen each day in<br />
comparison to those<br />
who followed the<br />
same training program<br />
sans collagen.<br />
Although in the early<br />
evidential stages, and<br />
some of the “how”<br />
details remaining, the<br />
numerous benefits<br />
found point in the<br />
direction that this<br />
nutrition tip will be<br />
here for the long<br />
haul. Here are three<br />
ways to increase<br />
your collagen protein<br />
intake.<br />
Food<br />
Food is always the<br />
first choice before<br />
supplementation.<br />
The best way to<br />
up your intake of<br />
collagen protein is<br />
by making broth at<br />
home using bones<br />
from chicken, fish,<br />
or beef. You’ll want<br />
to be picky, though,<br />
when using bones<br />
and choose cagefree,<br />
antibiotic-free,<br />
free-range animals<br />
since contaminants<br />
can live in these<br />
animal parts, such<br />
as heavy metals.<br />
Unlike typical stock,<br />
this broth will often<br />
have to simmer for<br />
24 hours or more.<br />
Another great choice<br />
is gelatin, which will<br />
bring out your inner<br />
child and boost your<br />
collagen!<br />
Amino Acids<br />
Getting an array<br />
of amino acids is<br />
necessary, especially<br />
for vegan and<br />
vegetarian diets.<br />
Collagen is high in 16<br />
amino acids including<br />
hydroxyproline,<br />
which is not found<br />
in other protein<br />
sources. It does<br />
When using bones, choose cage-free, antibiotic-free,<br />
free-range animals since contaminants can live in these<br />
animal parts, such as heavy metals.<br />
lack tryptophan (one<br />
of the six essential<br />
amino acids), though,<br />
which is why it<br />
works best in conjunction<br />
with other<br />
protein sources.<br />
Be sure to also get<br />
enough vitamin C,<br />
which regulates the<br />
synthesis of collagen.<br />
This can be achieved<br />
by stocking up on citrus<br />
fruits, potatoes,<br />
broccoli, Brussels<br />
sprouts, and bell peppers.<br />
Supplements<br />
Supplementation<br />
is also an option,<br />
and now there is a<br />
bevy of tasty ways<br />
to ingest collagen,<br />
including flavored<br />
coffee creamers,<br />
powders, and<br />
chews. Be sure that<br />
the supplement is<br />
produced using the<br />
same tips as the<br />
livestock above: freerange,<br />
cage-free,<br />
and antibiotic-free to<br />
avoid the potential<br />
contaminants.<br />
03/20 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 31
soul<br />
Sentimental<br />
Snacking<br />
Arizona-based,<br />
family-owned and<br />
-operated U.S. Egg<br />
is all about “good<br />
food, real people.”<br />
Now, the breakfast<br />
and lunch destination<br />
is delivering<br />
that message to<br />
customers in a new<br />
way as the eatery’s<br />
popular Protein<br />
Pancakes have been<br />
transformed into<br />
a Protein Pancake<br />
Bar. The secret family<br />
pancake recipe<br />
has been adapted<br />
into a portable,<br />
nutrient-rich snack/<br />
meal replacement.<br />
Made with non-<br />
GMO ingredients,<br />
each bar contains 20<br />
grams of protein and<br />
a blend of blueberries,<br />
almonds and<br />
cinnamon, providing<br />
a sweet and nutty<br />
flavor. The bars are<br />
high in fiber, keto and<br />
paleo compliant, and<br />
gluten-free. The bars,<br />
which are available<br />
for purchase at all six<br />
U.S. Egg Valley locations,<br />
contain no artificial<br />
colors or flavors<br />
and only 5 grams of<br />
sugar per serving.<br />
The Protein Pancake<br />
Bars have a shelf life<br />
of six months and<br />
retail for $3 each.<br />
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Wellness<br />
Writings<br />
Local Juicery, with locations in Sedona and Flagstaff, is an<br />
organic cafe and wellness destination founded by Sedona-based<br />
husband-and-wife duo Mike and Summer Sanders. The cafe serves<br />
up superfood-infused smoothies, juices and tonics as well as an<br />
array of toasts, breakfast bowls, salads and grab-and-go-snacks.<br />
Summer recently released her second book, Love Your Body,<br />
Feed Your Soul: Self-care rituals and recipes for your inner goddess.<br />
In the pages, Summer talks about sacred beauty, healthful cuisine<br />
and conscious rituals. Topics range from beauty, hormones and<br />
cleansing, to motherhood and meditation, with Summer’s goal to<br />
help readers transform from the inside out. Readers can find recipes<br />
for natural masks, scrubs, hair treatments, healing tonics and<br />
smoothies. There’s also tips for seasonal cleansing and natural remedies,<br />
mantras and meditations, food to make you feel radiant, information<br />
on intuitive eating and cycle syncing, and self-care checklists<br />
and simple rituals. To learn more about the book, visit www.amazon.<br />
com; for more on Local Juicery, visit www.localjuicery.com.<br />
Daily Ginger Dose<br />
Reed’s, Inc., known<br />
for all-natural craft<br />
sodas and ginger<br />
candy, recently<br />
launched Reed’s<br />
Wellness Ginger<br />
Shots. The on-thego<br />
shots offer a<br />
delicious, convenient<br />
way to obtain the<br />
benefits of fresh,<br />
organic ginger. The<br />
new line features<br />
two varieties<br />
including Daily<br />
Ginger, which is a<br />
caffeine-free and<br />
shelf-stable ginger<br />
shot packed with<br />
3,000 milligrams<br />
of organic pressed<br />
ginger that naturally<br />
energizes through<br />
ginger’s circulatory<br />
boosting properties.<br />
The second option,<br />
Ginger Energize, is<br />
a caffeinated blend<br />
containing 3,000<br />
milligrams of fresh<br />
ginger and 100<br />
milligrams of natural<br />
caffeine from green<br />
coffee beans and<br />
guarana to help<br />
you meet the daily<br />
demands and get a<br />
clean energy boost.<br />
Both are available<br />
in store at Sprouts<br />
locations and retail<br />
for $2.99 each or $35<br />
per 12-pack. They<br />
can also be found<br />
online at www.<br />
drinkreeds.com.<br />
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Veggie Noodle Stir<br />
Fry Recipe<br />
Recipe courtesy of Pita Jungle,<br />
www.pitajungle.com.<br />
Serving size: 3 to 4 servings<br />
AROMATICS:<br />
½ tbsp minced<br />
garlic<br />
½ tbsp minced<br />
ginger<br />
1 tbsp finely diced<br />
onions<br />
VEGGIES:<br />
1 cup broccoli<br />
florets<br />
1 cup cauliflower<br />
florets<br />
2 ounces carrots<br />
(julienne)<br />
2 ounces zucchini<br />
(slices)<br />
Shirataki noodles<br />
(24 oz) or linguini<br />
SAUCES:<br />
1 tbsp sriracha<br />
1 tbsp soy Sauce<br />
1 tbsp rice vinegar<br />
1 tsp fish sauce<br />
(optional)<br />
GARNISH:<br />
10 mint leaves<br />
(chiffonade)<br />
¼ cup of cilantro<br />
leaves<br />
½ cup of pea<br />
sprouts<br />
3 tbsp olive oil<br />
Salt and pepper to<br />
taste<br />
All Mixt Up<br />
This month, Mixt will open in the new wing of <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Quarter. The farmfresh,<br />
fast-casual eatery will bring an elevated take on salads, colorful grain<br />
bowls, sandwiches and protein-packed customizable plates. This will mark<br />
the 16th location from the California-based eatery, which specializes in farmto-table,<br />
from-scratch dishes made in-house with locally sourced ingredients.<br />
Guests will have the opportunity to pick from pre-designed salads, or create<br />
their own. Mixt will offer a variety of kombucha flavors on tap as well as housemade<br />
iced teas and lemonades, and local craft beer and boutique, small label<br />
wines. Another draw will be the Salad Valet concept, where diners can place an<br />
order online or via the restaurant’s app and pull up outside of Mixt <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
in a dedicated pickup zone to have their meal delivered to their car. Bonus: the<br />
“Salet” will offer an optional spa mist for drivers’ faces and a fresh, chilled<br />
piece of fruit to complete their wellness experience. www.mixt.com.<br />
In a large saute pan, heat up olive oil. Start<br />
browning the veggies (add salt and pepper<br />
as needed). Add the aromatics and let sweat,<br />
add the sauces and deglaze with the sauces.<br />
Toss in the noodles and mix well. To Serve:<br />
plate in a bowl and add garnish. Enjoy!<br />
Holistic Happy Hour<br />
Derived from hemp plants, CBD is known for its variety<br />
of therapeutic benefits including a subtle, relaxing effect<br />
on the body, similar to meditating. It’s been making huge<br />
waves in the health and wellness industry and now it’s<br />
taking over cocktails, too. Sushi Roku at W <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
recently introduced The Green Fairy, a specialty cocktail<br />
featuring bourbon, absinthe, rhubarb, lime, mint, and<br />
CBD oil by CBD f x. Guests are now also able to infuse<br />
any mocktail at Sushi Roku with CBD for an extra $5.<br />
www.sushiroku.com.<br />
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life<br />
Vinyasa & Vino<br />
Mountain Shadows<br />
will kick off its twopart<br />
Weekend Wine<br />
Down series on<br />
<strong>March</strong> 8, with the<br />
second event taking<br />
place April 19.<br />
Beginning at 9 a.m.<br />
yogis and wine lovers<br />
alike are invited<br />
to “wine down” their<br />
weekend with a yoga<br />
experience and tasting.<br />
Both morning<br />
events will kick off<br />
with a one-hour yoga<br />
flow on the resort’s<br />
Camelback Overlook<br />
rooftop deck, showcasing<br />
unparalleled<br />
views of Camelback<br />
Mountain. After<br />
class, enjoy a springthemed<br />
wine tasting<br />
with Mountain<br />
Shadows in-house<br />
wine expert, Jim<br />
Gallen. Guest are<br />
then invited to head<br />
to The Citizens Club<br />
and relax by the<br />
pool. Classes are<br />
B.Y.O.M. – bring your<br />
own mat. $45. www.<br />
mountainshadows.<br />
com.<br />
Prestige Pampering<br />
The Phoenician Spa, which opened in <strong>March</strong> 2018, recently received the coveted<br />
<strong>2020</strong> Forbes Five Star Award. The Five Star Rating is based on hundreds of criteria,<br />
presented for extraordinary facilities, design and service and Phoenician Spa is<br />
one of just 24 spas worldwide receiving the honor for the first time, and one of<br />
85 overall. The three-story, 37,000-square-foot spa features a rooftop pool, Drybar,<br />
24 treatment rooms, a couple’s Tranquility Suite, a post-therapy Quiet Relaxation<br />
Room, locker rooms with a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna, a fitness center, a<br />
movement studio, a nail salon and a retail boutique. www.thephoenician.com.<br />
Fore Females<br />
On <strong>March</strong> 16 to 22, the LGPA Founders Cup will return to Phoenix to celebrate its 10th anniversary<br />
at the Wildfire Golf Club at JW Marriot Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. The tournament,<br />
which is the only LPGA event in Arizona, will feature a full field of top female golfers who will<br />
compete for a $1.5 million prize. This year, the event will debut a food truck fest, the Founders<br />
Museum with memorabilia from the oldest women’s sporting organization, which is celebrating<br />
its 70th anniversary in <strong>2020</strong>, and much more to celebrate the past decade. Attendees can expect<br />
to see local, national and international sensations such as world No. 1 defending champion Jin<br />
Young Ko, and major champion Valley residents Cristie Kerr and Anna Nordqvist, who is an<br />
eight-time LPGA winner. The tournament will kick off with the Official Pro-Am on <strong>March</strong> 18<br />
from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. There will be Tournament Play taking place <strong>March</strong> 19 to 22 from 7 a.m.<br />
to 6:30 p.m. Single-day grounds tickets begin at $25 plus tax. www.thefounderslgpa.com.<br />
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Active App<br />
This fitness and recreation mobile app,<br />
founded in 2017, recently made its way<br />
to the Phoenix market. Freeplay offers<br />
an all-access gym pass, connecting local<br />
gyms and fitness centers with groups of<br />
people who want variety, flexibility and<br />
social interaction. The tap-and-go experience<br />
currently has more than 85 fitness<br />
partner locations throughout the Valley,<br />
including studios that offer boxing, barre,<br />
Pilates, yoga, trampoline aerobics, HIIT,<br />
CrossFit, ninja workouts, group fitness,<br />
and more. Notable partners in the area<br />
include, BODI, Hub Fitness, AZ on the<br />
Rocks, Pound Gym, Octane CrossFit,<br />
Anytime Fitness, and Jabz Boxing, to<br />
name a few. www.freeplayapp.com.<br />
Fun and Games<br />
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Archie<br />
Bradley will host his annual charity event,<br />
ArchiePalooza 2.0, on <strong>March</strong> 15 from 3<br />
p.m. to 10 p.m. at the OdySea Aquarium<br />
Desert Courtyard. In addition to seeing<br />
Bradley, his teammates and other local<br />
athletes, guests can expect family fun<br />
and games at the street carnival. There<br />
will be competitions including axe<br />
throwing, archery, putt-putt, pop-shot,<br />
corn hole and more. Additional highlights<br />
of the all-ages event will include a handful<br />
of the pitcher’s favorite games, music,<br />
food from food trucks and beverages<br />
for purchase, fashion (including a tie-dye<br />
experience) and all the things he loves<br />
about Arizona. Proceeds from this year’s<br />
event will benefit the OdySea Aquarium<br />
Foundation. Starting at $10. www.<br />
archiepalooza.com.<br />
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toys, tech & gear<br />
/ by Gabby Leighton<br />
Walk This Way<br />
Necessities for a spring stroll<br />
Whether you’re powerwalking to break<br />
a sweat or enjoying a leisurely saunter<br />
to take in the beautiful weather, you can<br />
never be too prepared when heading out<br />
for a walk. Here are a few items to bring<br />
on your next stroll.<br />
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Bose Frames Alto<br />
Audio Sunglasses<br />
Protection for your<br />
eyes from the sun<br />
and music at the<br />
same time – what<br />
could be better?<br />
These UV-blocking<br />
sunglasses let users<br />
enjoy rich, immersive<br />
hands-free sound,<br />
letting you discreetly<br />
listen to music,<br />
podcasts and more<br />
with built-in Bose<br />
technology. With a<br />
retro-inspired design,<br />
the angular frames<br />
contain speakers<br />
in the arm of the<br />
glasses. The speakers<br />
are enhanced by<br />
patented acoustic<br />
chambers, along with<br />
an integrated microphone<br />
that connects<br />
via Bluetooth for<br />
those wearing them<br />
to make calls as well<br />
as integrate with Siri,<br />
the Google Asistant,<br />
and the free Bose<br />
Connect app. $199<br />
at Nordstrom, www.<br />
nordstrom.com.<br />
Bala Bangles<br />
Classic 1Lb Set<br />
Bala is a fitness product<br />
company based<br />
out of Los Angeles,<br />
founded in 2018 by<br />
a husband-and-wife<br />
team. The fashionforward<br />
weighted<br />
bands are carried in<br />
over 500 retail locations<br />
worldwide.<br />
The bangles, which<br />
come in sets of two,<br />
are offered in 1- and<br />
2-pound varieties.<br />
The bangles, which<br />
can be used on<br />
wrists or ankles, are<br />
made to add comfortable<br />
resistance to<br />
any workout, helping<br />
to burn fat and build<br />
muscle. They can<br />
be used for multiple<br />
workouts, including<br />
yoga, walking, running,<br />
Pilates, and<br />
more. The bangles<br />
come in a range of<br />
colors and are a onesize-fits-all<br />
product.<br />
$49 at Bala, www.<br />
shopbala.com.<br />
Camelbak Flash<br />
Belt<br />
Designed for shortdistance<br />
running or<br />
fast-paced walking,<br />
this waist pack has<br />
a minimalist design<br />
as to not weigh<br />
you down, yet has<br />
enough room for the<br />
essentials. It features<br />
a secure zippered<br />
pocket for items,<br />
such as a phone, as<br />
well as an insulated<br />
17-ouncce Fitness<br />
Chill bottle. It’s made<br />
from a breathable<br />
air mesh for walkers<br />
to stay both cool<br />
and comfortable.<br />
The wasit buckle is<br />
adjustable for a customized<br />
and secure<br />
fit. The unisex product<br />
comes in black,<br />
burgundy and teal.<br />
$40 at Camelbak,<br />
www.camelbak.com.<br />
Garmin<br />
Forerunner 45<br />
GPS Running<br />
Smartwatch<br />
You don’t have to<br />
be a runner to utilize<br />
a fitness-focused<br />
smartwatch. This<br />
Garmin option has<br />
a ton of features,<br />
including the ability<br />
to monitor your heart<br />
rate and calories. It<br />
also monitors your<br />
stress level and<br />
provides pace and<br />
distance information<br />
during workouts,<br />
allowing for automatic<br />
uploads to<br />
the Garmin Connect<br />
online community.<br />
The GPS tracks pace,<br />
distance and intervals.<br />
The watch pairs<br />
to your iPhone and<br />
Android, allowing<br />
for music control<br />
and the ability to get<br />
text and call notifications.<br />
Garmin Coach<br />
provides adaptive<br />
training plans for<br />
personalized coaching,<br />
while the safety<br />
features allow you to<br />
send your location to<br />
emergency contacts.<br />
$199.99 at Dick’s<br />
Sporting Goods,<br />
www.dickssportinggoods.com.<br />
Don’t think of it as a<br />
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HAPPY HOUR.<br />
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Nothing is worse<br />
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long walk with a foot<br />
full of blisters. The<br />
right shoe can make<br />
or break a stroll, and<br />
Brooks is known<br />
for making shoes<br />
designed for optimal<br />
performance. These<br />
shoes are complete<br />
with specialty made<br />
cushioning for comfort<br />
and durability.<br />
There’s a soft, secure<br />
fit thanks to the<br />
newly engineered<br />
mesh and 3D Fit Print<br />
upper. There’s also<br />
Flex Grooves, put<br />
in place to optimize<br />
forefoot flexibility and<br />
the Segmented Crash<br />
Pad helps absorb<br />
shock to cushion<br />
with every stride. The<br />
shoes come in a variety<br />
of colors as well<br />
as a men’s option.<br />
$129.99 at Dick’s<br />
Sporting Goods,<br />
www.dickssportinggoods.com.<br />
32687 N <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Road | 480.575.7505<br />
7679 E Pinnacle Peak Rd #110 | 480.689.5997<br />
anytimefitness.com<br />
*Offer valid with a minimum 12 month membership<br />
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Monthly dues still apply. Each location is independently<br />
owned and operated. Expires <strong>March</strong> 31st, <strong>2020</strong><br />
©2019 Anytime Fitness, LLC<br />
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crazy 8s<br />
A huge attraction for locals and tourists<br />
alike, MLB spring training is taking over<br />
the Valley this month. Beyond unparalleled<br />
player access, intimate ballpark experiences<br />
and an excuse to have a little fun in the<br />
sun, here are some interesting facts about<br />
spring training.<br />
8 Crazy Facts<br />
About Spring<br />
Training<br />
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1. Divide and concor.<br />
Spring training is<br />
split into two leagues:<br />
The Cactus League<br />
(Arizona) and the<br />
Grapefruit League<br />
(Florida), with 15<br />
teams in each state.<br />
2. Looking back.<br />
The earliest records<br />
of spring training,<br />
previously known<br />
as barnstorming, is<br />
believed to be in the<br />
1890s or earlier.<br />
3. Sharing is caring.<br />
Here in Arizona,<br />
there are 10 “home”<br />
stadiums, with some<br />
teams pairing up<br />
to share facilities.<br />
The Cubs, Angels,<br />
Brewers, Athletics,<br />
and Giants are the<br />
five teams that have<br />
their own stadium<br />
and facilities in the<br />
Cactus League.<br />
4. All tied up. Spring<br />
training games can<br />
end in a tie. While<br />
good practice, the<br />
outcome of spring<br />
training games don’t<br />
count toward a<br />
team’s standing in<br />
the upcoming regular<br />
season.<br />
5. Come one, come<br />
all. While some say<br />
that you won’t have<br />
a chance to see<br />
superstars at spring<br />
training games, fans<br />
may be relieved to<br />
find out that players<br />
of all types typically<br />
make appearances,<br />
from rookies to<br />
superstars to veterans.<br />
6. Ample opportunity.<br />
Each team plays<br />
about 28 games during<br />
spring training.<br />
7. Strict security.<br />
Before attending<br />
a Cactus League<br />
game, check the<br />
guidelines of what<br />
you can and cannot<br />
bring as items like<br />
backpacks, hardsided<br />
coolers and<br />
plastic-framed stadium<br />
seats are not<br />
permitted.<br />
8. Arizona or bust.<br />
Six teams – the<br />
Angels, Brewers,<br />
Mariners, Padres,<br />
Rockies and Arizona<br />
Diamondbacks<br />
– have never held<br />
spring training in<br />
Florida.
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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y Elizabeth Liberatore / photo by Claudia Johnstone<br />
/ makeup and hair by Robyn Broom / clothing from Bilbo<br />
Sportswear / tan by Rossa Self Tanning<br />
Jenna Homsey of GoFigure Training talks family inspiration,<br />
mental fitness, and the world of bodybuilding<br />
Twenty-six-year-old Arizona native Jenna Homsey cares<br />
deeply about two things: her family and fitness. Her family,<br />
in addition to her boyfriend, supports her in all that she<br />
does as a fitness model and trainer, bodybuilder and owner<br />
of GoFigure Training. And admittedly, they were the<br />
driving forces that inspired her to live a healthy life from<br />
the get-go and pursue fitness professionally.<br />
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But First, Fitness<br />
Homsey was the hyperactive one among her siblings. In an<br />
effort to get a little extra attention, even if it was bad attention,<br />
growing up in a full house, she climbed on everything and ran<br />
around her Phoenix home stirring up trouble.<br />
“You’d even see me taking off with your car down the street<br />
if you weren’t careful, which I am guilty of doing once when I<br />
was younger,” she says.<br />
Homsey’s mother wanted to sign her up for wrestling in<br />
middle school as an outlet to release her energy, but Homsey<br />
refused. Instead, she followed in the footsteps of her older<br />
sister, Megan, who was a cheerleader. Homsey cheered from<br />
seventh grade to the end of her junior year at Northern Arizona<br />
University, where she studied criminology and criminal justice<br />
and sociology.<br />
“I didn’t know what I wanted to do when I was in college;<br />
I just knew I wanted to help people,” she says. “A lot of the psychology<br />
I learned was to understand more about how to help my<br />
older brother, Alex, who at the time was diagnosed with bipolar<br />
disorder and schizophrenia.”<br />
College is also where Homsey’s passion for fitness really<br />
emerged. She was eating healthier and learning how to work<br />
out in the gym during her junior year. She knew she felt good<br />
but didn’t realize how much her body composition was changing<br />
until her older sister sent her a before and after photo she put<br />
together.<br />
“I couldn’t believe the changes I saw,” she says. “This is<br />
a huge reason why I always encourage my clients now to take<br />
progress photos and how important that first before picture is,<br />
even if you don’t want to share it with anyone right away. You<br />
see yourself in the mirror every day, so it’s hard to notice just<br />
how much you are changing.”<br />
After graduating, Homsey worked at a local kickboxing<br />
studio and trained a small group of clients at other Valley gyms.<br />
Her clients saw results in mere months after training with her.<br />
She eventually quit her job at the studio to pursue owning her<br />
own business.<br />
Training it Forward<br />
In 2018, Homsey and her friend from college established<br />
GoFigure Training — a wellness company that helps women<br />
and men of all ages implement habits to achieve a sustainable,<br />
healthier lifestyle, both physically and mentally. Last year,<br />
Homsey became the sole owner of GoFigure Training.<br />
Her clientele mainly consists of women ranging in ages 20<br />
to 50. Homsey offers in-person training (one-on-one and in small<br />
groups) at Die Hard Gym and Fitness and EvoFit Surprise. She<br />
also coaches clients online and offers six-week challenges with<br />
full training programs, nutrition guides, cash prizes for the<br />
best transformation and sponsor giveaways. Her next challenge<br />
starts April 20.<br />
“I make sure to check in with all my clients, both in person<br />
and online, weekly and monthly to hold them accountable and<br />
make any necessary adjustments,” she says.<br />
/ Photo by Fable Photo and Video<br />
Aside from her online clients, Homsey has a large community<br />
of followers on Instagram (@jennagofigure). She uses<br />
her account to promote her business, but also to provide free<br />
workouts, healthy recipes and daily inspiration.<br />
“My followers are so supportive. Whether they’re a client,<br />
fan or supporter, I love hearing their stories of how following<br />
me has helped them get into fitness, work harder or get back<br />
into training,” she says.<br />
Fitness is so much more than helping someone make a<br />
physical change for Homsey – it’s just as much, if not more,<br />
about experiencing her clients’ overall well-being improve. From<br />
their increased confidence and energy levels to their reduced<br />
anxiety and depression, Homsey says fitness aids in transforming<br />
the mind for the better.<br />
“When I started my own fitness journey, it wasn’t the physical<br />
appearance that I fell in love with — it was the way it made<br />
me feel on the inside,” she says. “I felt more powerful, strong,<br />
full of energy, confident, sexy and positive. Watching my clients<br />
feel this way, too, is what makes me smile every day.”<br />
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Success on Stage<br />
This personal trainer is also a nationally qualified bodybuilder.<br />
Since taking up bodybuilding three years ago, Homsey has competed<br />
in three shows and taken home two overall figure titles.<br />
She is currently training for her fourth national show, taking<br />
place this year, where she hopes to earn her Pro Card.<br />
Homsey was inspired to pursue bodybuilding, and get more<br />
serious about fitness in general, because of her older brother,<br />
Alex, who unfortunately took his own life three years ago. Her<br />
brother was small for his age growing up, which negatively<br />
impacted his self-esteem. In high school, he started working out,<br />
lifting and eating to bulk up. His confidence took a 180-degree<br />
turn. Homsey admired her big bro’s tenacity to change how he<br />
looked and felt and decided to follow suit.<br />
“Alex was everything to me. I saw the confidence [working<br />
out] gave him after he got stronger and changed his physique<br />
on his own. After building a body I was proud of, people kept<br />
coming up to me at the gym asking if I competed — I had no<br />
idea what they were talking about at that time,” she says. “So,<br />
I looked into it and thought it would be something I might<br />
like. Now, I have an extreme passion for bodybuilding and<br />
competing, and I have Alex to thank for that.”<br />
It took years of blood, sweat and tears — plus turning her<br />
back on her No. 1 love, donuts, while training for competitions<br />
— for Homsey to get the fit physique she has now. Looking and,<br />
more importantly, feeling great about herself, she models for<br />
brands like Bilbo Sportswear and Threaded Apparel. She has<br />
also modeled for gyms like EOS Fitness and EvoFit Surprise as<br />
well as gym products like SwoleStrap.<br />
“I enjoy the freedom and the confidence modeling brings<br />
out in me. When you put years into something, you should be<br />
able to be proud of the work you put in,” she says.<br />
Homsey and Luis Flores, her boyfriend who is also a<br />
personal trainer and bodybuilder, will be offering free posing<br />
classes for male and female bodybuilding competitors. Starting<br />
in April, they will take place biweekly at EvoFit Surprise.<br />
When Homsey isn’t in the gym or helping her clients<br />
online, she’s working on her own fitness journey and spending<br />
time with her family.<br />
“I am very close with my parents and sisters and love to<br />
spend time with them whenever possible,” she says.<br />
To learn more visit www.gofiguretraining.com.<br />
/ Photo by Fable Photo and Video<br />
03/20 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 43
Ariel Schwartz and Jackie Parks of The Workshop Pilates are focused on building a community<br />
and helping clients connect through movement<br />
/ by Mandy Holmes / photos by Mckenzie Steuber of Bloom Cinema<br />
44 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 03/20
Ariel Schwartz and Jackie Parks are a match made in exercise heaven. The two, who first met while working at a Pilates<br />
studio, joined forces after completing their comprehensive certifications to use movement to heal and unify the community<br />
through their recently opened studio, The Workshop Pilates.<br />
A LONG JOURNEY<br />
While both Schwartz and Parks are certified<br />
Pilates instructors, each also contributes<br />
additional unique talents to the co-owned<br />
venture. Parks brings her inimitable creative<br />
flair and passion for working with individual<br />
students while Schwartz utilizes her bubbly<br />
personality during group workouts and her<br />
accounting degree behind the scenes.<br />
Part of what makes The Workshop<br />
Pilates, which is located in McCmormick<br />
Ranch, stand out is that both Parks and<br />
Schwartz have had diverse personal journeys<br />
that brought them to where they are today.<br />
Parks was working as a graphic designer<br />
and videographer in Seattle, Washington,<br />
when she began to practice yoga. A crosscountry<br />
move to New York City gave her the<br />
opportunity to restart her career as a fitness<br />
instructor and upon discovering Pilates, she<br />
hasn’t looked back.<br />
Originally from New Jersey, Schwartz<br />
graduated from University of Arizona then<br />
had a fast-paced career in internal risk and<br />
business risk accounting. Her job took her<br />
around the world, including a three-year stint<br />
in Melbourne, Australia, where she began to<br />
take Pilates classes to socialize. She soon<br />
found herself addicted to the core-strengthening<br />
workout.<br />
The road to opening the doors to<br />
The Workshop took over a year and a half.<br />
Schwartz and Parks wanted to avoid the<br />
complications that come with external investment,<br />
leading them to seek funding through<br />
the Small Business Administration. As they<br />
quickly learned, working through the federal<br />
government brings its own set of obstacles,<br />
forcing the already qualified duo to be extra<br />
detail oriented in every step along the way.<br />
“Most of the discomfort was from<br />
learning and doing things that we had no<br />
experience with, so there were a lot of surprises<br />
that caused us constant stress,” Parks<br />
says. “On the plus side, going through that<br />
process taught us that we are truly capable<br />
of anything we set our minds to.”<br />
From drafting the business plan to<br />
securing an appropriate space, the process<br />
was arduous and isolating and it got to a<br />
point where it required sheer willpower to<br />
see it through.<br />
“Feeling the excitement and support<br />
of former students, friends, family and the<br />
community was incredible and kept us going<br />
through the challenges. Seeing our vision<br />
come to life and achieving exactly what we<br />
set out to do was the best feeling,” Schwartz<br />
says.<br />
Now that their vision has come to<br />
fruition, The Workshop Pilates offers a balanced<br />
schedule of group instruction using<br />
top-of-the-line equipment, with 50-minute<br />
group classes ranging in strength, cardio and<br />
stretching, with their signature Move course<br />
as highest in demand. They also offer an<br />
introduction to Pilates class for beginners as<br />
well as private training sessions, which allow<br />
students to meet their own individual goals in<br />
a one-on-one setting.<br />
COMMUNITY CARE<br />
Both women balance multiple responsibilities<br />
beyond owning and running The Workshop<br />
Pilates. Parks is a mom to Waylon, her<br />
3-year-old daughter, and Schwartz juggles a<br />
day job as a human resources compliance<br />
specialist. Free time is scarce for the pair, yet<br />
they still manage to grow their business, connect<br />
with their clients, and find time to fuel<br />
their passion projects including training other<br />
Pilates instructors.<br />
“Pilates teacher training is extremely<br />
rewarding, seeing other instructors develop<br />
a passion for instructing others and making<br />
their own transformations as they progress is<br />
incredible to watch,” Schwartz says.<br />
For the two, helping someone on their<br />
physical fitness journey is important, but it’s<br />
the community aspect and opportunity for<br />
mental growth within that draws them to the<br />
practice.<br />
“I love helping people connect or reconnect<br />
with themselves and their bodies,”<br />
Parks says.<br />
“One of my favorite parts of owning a<br />
studio and instructing Pilates is both creating<br />
connections with people and watching others<br />
create connections, friendships and community,”<br />
Schwartz adds.<br />
The entrepreneurs are furthering their<br />
community involvement by working with<br />
Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, a local<br />
nonprofit, in hopes of making Pilates more<br />
accessible to people in the Valley. They also<br />
have plans to host workshops and special<br />
events in their space.<br />
Additionally, Parks and Schwartz are<br />
currently building out the studio’s monthly<br />
workshop schedule and are prepping the<br />
first teacher training program, which will take<br />
place this fall.<br />
For more information or to sign up for<br />
classes, visit www.theworkshoppilates.com.<br />
03/20 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 45
elating<br />
/ by Hailey Hyde<br />
The<br />
Comparison<br />
Trap<br />
Tips to bring the focus back to you<br />
We all have something we are proud of. Whether it’s making the best<br />
cookies in the office or holding a headstand for five minutes, we tend to<br />
feel validated by expanding our skill sets and proving our value to others.<br />
What about when you’re faced with a skill that’s not yet mastered? The<br />
first Pinterest recipe or yoga class can be intimidating, but if you spend<br />
your time focusing on yourself instead of others, those uncomfortable<br />
goals can be quickly achieved.<br />
So how do we<br />
shake this messy<br />
brain game? It starts<br />
with a foundation of<br />
self-love and awareness,<br />
which can be<br />
mastered by incorporating<br />
the principles<br />
of yoga. Here are a<br />
some ways to avoid<br />
comparison.<br />
Be Aware<br />
Recognizing a comparison<br />
habit brings<br />
you one step closer<br />
to beating it and taking<br />
action to redirect<br />
it. Train your brain to<br />
redirect your mindset<br />
toward something<br />
more positive.<br />
This could be<br />
as simple as taking<br />
a deep breath and<br />
thinking of something<br />
positive or<br />
switching up your<br />
activity for an hour<br />
or two. Doing something<br />
to show yourself<br />
love can be a<br />
good way to redirect<br />
negative thoughts,<br />
so take advantage of<br />
some self-care, like<br />
a few relaxing yoga<br />
poses or meditation,<br />
when you’re stuck in<br />
comparison mode.<br />
Practice<br />
Gratitude<br />
Showing gratitude for<br />
being present every<br />
day is important no<br />
matter where you<br />
are. Every time you<br />
compare yourself to<br />
someone else, say<br />
aloud three things<br />
you are grateful for<br />
instead. A common<br />
meditation practice,<br />
this redirects your<br />
mindset from a selfsabotage<br />
space and<br />
allows you to take<br />
back control of your<br />
thoughts.<br />
Unsubscribe<br />
If that Instagram<br />
influencer or<br />
Facebook friend is<br />
getting to your head,<br />
utilize the many tools<br />
of social media to<br />
remove them from<br />
your feed. We spend<br />
an astronomical<br />
amount of time staring<br />
at our phone and<br />
computer screens<br />
each day. The content<br />
that we allow<br />
on these spaces can<br />
have a huge impact<br />
on our mental and<br />
emotional health.<br />
Focusing on other<br />
people’s successes<br />
and comparing your<br />
life to theirs won’t<br />
get you any closer to<br />
achieving your own<br />
goals.<br />
Instagram and<br />
Facebook have features<br />
that restrict<br />
content on your feed<br />
while still remaining<br />
friends or following<br />
that person. Utilize<br />
these features when<br />
you’re feeling selfdoubt<br />
or a hinder<br />
in your self-worth.<br />
The majority of us<br />
are only displaying<br />
our life successes<br />
on our social media<br />
platforms. We’re<br />
not showing the<br />
pain or struggle that<br />
came with that success.<br />
Preserve your<br />
mental health. Not<br />
everything you see<br />
on social media is as<br />
shiny and glittery as<br />
it is perceived to be.<br />
You can also<br />
“unsubscribe” from<br />
people in real life<br />
and focus on your<br />
boundaries, breath<br />
and personal goals<br />
instead. By taking a<br />
little time to yourself,<br />
you can clear your<br />
headspace and refocus<br />
on yourself.<br />
Turn It Around<br />
Comparison can be<br />
a great motivator<br />
when used properly.<br />
Instead of weighing<br />
your strengths and<br />
weaknesses against<br />
another person, use<br />
that mentality to<br />
compare yourself to<br />
the person you were<br />
yesterday, or six<br />
months ago.<br />
If you are<br />
nervous about<br />
stepping into your<br />
first workout class or<br />
making the perfect<br />
dinner for your<br />
friends, shaking off<br />
comparison bias will<br />
help you refine your<br />
approach toward<br />
new experiences.<br />
Reach higher for your<br />
goals because you<br />
want to see them<br />
come to fruition,<br />
not for anyone or<br />
anything else. We all<br />
have the power to<br />
be successful, it is<br />
simply mindset that<br />
takes us an extra<br />
mile.<br />
Hailey Hyde is the owner at YogaSix Gainey Village and YogaSix Shea. YogaSix offers a broad range of yoga and boot camp style fitness classes. Learn more at<br />
yogasix.com/gainey-village and yogasix.com/scottsdale-shea.<br />
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eauty<br />
/ by Maggie Husami, NMD<br />
Dr. Maggie Husami is<br />
the medical director for<br />
Derma <strong>Health</strong> Skin &<br />
Laser. Derma <strong>Health</strong><br />
has served over 50,000<br />
patients at five locations<br />
in the Phoenix metropolitan<br />
area. It is ranked as<br />
a top 1 percent med-spa<br />
in the nation and is the<br />
No. 1 provider of dermal<br />
fillers and Botox in the<br />
Southwest. Learn more<br />
at dhiskin.com.<br />
When you’re stuck in bed fighting a cold<br />
or flu, the last thing on your mind is to<br />
keep up with an extensive skin care routine.<br />
The Centers for Disease Control and<br />
Prevention estimates at least 6.4 million<br />
people have caught the flu, making this<br />
flu season tie for deadliest in the decade –<br />
and it’s not even over yet.<br />
Your skin reflects what is happening<br />
internally. When your body is busy fighting<br />
off a bug, you may experience a flare<br />
up, dryness and irritation. If you are sick<br />
in bed, here are some ways to keep your<br />
radiant skin in check.<br />
Sick Day<br />
Skin Care<br />
Expert tips to cover up your cold<br />
Moisturize<br />
Like Your Life<br />
Depends On It<br />
After constantly<br />
blowing your nose,<br />
your skin may feel<br />
dry and raw. To put<br />
some plumpness<br />
back into your skin,<br />
opt for a cream-based<br />
moisturizer to create<br />
a hydrating barrier. If<br />
you need extra moisture,<br />
layer hydrating<br />
products onto the<br />
skin. To keep things<br />
simple yet effective,<br />
start with a waterbased<br />
serum, then a<br />
moisturizer, and top<br />
it off with a hydrating<br />
sleeping mask. This<br />
way you can get your<br />
beauty sleep while<br />
you fight off that bug.<br />
Add Vitamin C<br />
Into Your Life<br />
The first thing most<br />
people do when they<br />
feel a tickle in their<br />
throat is to reach for<br />
an orange. Increasing<br />
your vitamin C intake<br />
to fight off a cold<br />
or flu is important<br />
from the inside out.<br />
You can also add<br />
vitamin C products<br />
into your skincare<br />
routine to bring your<br />
natural glow back to<br />
skin dulled by the<br />
flu. Incorporating a<br />
vitamin C serum into<br />
your skin care routine,<br />
especially when<br />
you’re sick, helps to<br />
hydrate, brighten and<br />
even out redness<br />
you may encounter<br />
after going through<br />
that tissue box.<br />
Create A<br />
<strong>Health</strong>y Home<br />
Environment<br />
To add moisture<br />
back into your skin<br />
while getting rid of<br />
congestion, try putting<br />
a humidifier next<br />
to your bed. Add a<br />
couple drops of eucalyptus<br />
essential oil in<br />
the humidifier to help<br />
get rid of congestion.<br />
As you breathe in<br />
the water vapor, it<br />
will hydrate skin and<br />
get rid of inflammation.<br />
You can also<br />
add some drops of<br />
essential oil into your<br />
bath for added healing<br />
effects.<br />
Stay Hydrated<br />
Increasing your water<br />
intake will help your<br />
skin and immune<br />
system get back to<br />
a normal, healthy<br />
state very quickly. By<br />
drinking water, tea<br />
and electrolytes you<br />
not only heal your<br />
body and immune<br />
system, but you add<br />
plumpness and elasticity<br />
back into the<br />
skin. By drinking hot<br />
water you can also<br />
flush out toxins in<br />
your body from the<br />
inside out and get rid<br />
of blemishes.<br />
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/ by Lewis Elliot<br />
Lewis Elliot is a<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong> resident and<br />
professional triathlete.<br />
The avid hiker, skier<br />
and mountain biker<br />
was born and raised in<br />
Montana. In 2012, his<br />
first book, “7 Weeks<br />
to a Triathlon,” was<br />
published. He is one of<br />
the founding members<br />
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The former U.S.<br />
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can be reached at lewiselliot@hotmail.com.<br />
A Shoo-in<br />
Can a sneaker actually make you quicker?<br />
In the past 24 months, distance running has entered a new<br />
domain, with world records in various categories falling faster<br />
than a flying giraffe! Most recently, Kenyan athlete Eliud<br />
Kipchoge, along with the help of dozens of world-class runners<br />
and a vehicle to draft behind, ran a 26.2-mile marathon distance<br />
event under the elusive two-hour barrier. It’s a new era,<br />
and most people are echoing the sentiment of the late 1980s<br />
Nike commercial featuring Spike Lee and Michael Jordan with<br />
the timeless catch phrase, ”It’s gotta be the shoes!”<br />
The claims that these new Nike shoes will make you 4%<br />
faster has garnered the attention of runners and media alike,<br />
and what’s next, the latest shoe will make you even faster than<br />
that. They contain buzzwords and phrases like “revolutionary<br />
foam” and a carbon “speed-plate” that kicks your running into<br />
high gear. They’re aggressively marketed as if they’re surely<br />
must-have essential equipment for the modern runner. It’s up<br />
to you whether you believe these shoes are fair and worth the<br />
money, but here are some points to consider before making<br />
any decision.<br />
Firstly, it’s fascinating to see the technology evolve and<br />
$250 shoes in a relatively economical sport isn’t completely<br />
unreasonable. It’s fun to see Nike take this sub two-hour<br />
marathon project on, and it’s also fantastic to see the trickle<br />
down of other running shoe brands hop on the band wagon<br />
incorporating much of the same innovative technology. At the<br />
world-class level, yes it’s all helping athletes go further and<br />
faster than ever before.<br />
Will these shoes also help you run faster? Likely, but<br />
it depends – 4% is a lofty hope just for putting on different<br />
shoes, and that’s coming from someone who owns most every<br />
set of these new record-breaking slippers. That percentage is<br />
probably best-case scenario for a speed increase, possibly look<br />
for them to garner you that last 1 to 2% in a real world setting.<br />
There’s no question they’re fun to put on and try out, and<br />
remember that there aren’t too many studies showing that the<br />
placebo effect isn’t a truly powerful reality within the human<br />
condition. These shoes certainly don’t singlehandedly have the<br />
ability to allow a morphological transition from a dachshund to<br />
an Italian greyhound, but they may give you that edge you’re<br />
looking for.<br />
Next time you go to the store, try the latest shoes on with<br />
an open mind. Don’t be convinced that you need them, or that<br />
you must make them work if they don’t feel great for you. Not<br />
every shoe can be uniquely perfect for everyone, as so many<br />
variables should be taken into account. It’s best to go to a good<br />
running store like Sole Sports or Road Runner Sports, and try<br />
on many different shoes before deciding on what pair will help<br />
you run the quickest. Don’t forget that staying injury free and<br />
running without pain are far more likely to make you quicker<br />
than any super foam. Your best chance of purchasing free shoe<br />
speed in your next pair of runners is by objectively analyzing<br />
what feels fast and comfortable on your feet.<br />
50 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 03/20
event<br />
/ by David Apeji<br />
Athena Euler and<br />
Nicola Nicholson<br />
Leisa Grgula and<br />
Inna Pimckard<br />
Monica Chamberlain<br />
and Darlene Trogani<br />
Galentine’s<br />
Day at the<br />
Spa at the<br />
Village<br />
The Spa at DC Ranch Village hosted<br />
this evening event, complete<br />
with mini-treatments, spa vendors<br />
and fitness classes. Guests<br />
sipped on wine and Champagne<br />
and noshed on light bights while<br />
enjoying luxuries like massages,<br />
acupuncture and cupping.<br />
Jessica Epstein and<br />
Barbara Epstein<br />
Jennifer<br />
Vianson<br />
Amie McGraham<br />
and Barb Adams<br />
Tracey McGilvray<br />
and Susan Spatz<br />
Cori Crenshaw and<br />
Debbie Sanford<br />
03/20 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 51
Congratulations to