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content<br />

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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 />

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The owner of GoFigure<br />

Training talks family<br />

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fitness and the world of<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 />

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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 />

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fry, and CBD-infused<br />

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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 />

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ed note<br />

/ <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 />

gabby@richmanmediagroup.com<br />

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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 />

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well exam in an office filled<br />

with sick patients by a<br />

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ning technology which provides you with a<br />

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program can use the results of your physical<br />

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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 />

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doctor’s office – a testament to the need for<br />

programs such as Prevene Wellbeing®.<br />

Experience for yourself the amazing<br />

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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 />

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screenings, mental health, nutrition, and an<br />

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The Prevene difference is evident<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


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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 />

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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 />

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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 />

WORKOUT.<br />

Think of it as<br />

HAPPY HOUR.<br />

Now Offering $75/off Enrollment!<br />

Brooks Women’s<br />

Ghost 12 Running<br />

Shoes<br />

Nothing is worse<br />

than returning from a<br />

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 />

agreement at participating locations only. Training<br />

sessions to consist of 2-3 members. Terms and conditions<br />

may vary based on applicable state laws and regulations.<br />

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 />

03/20 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 37


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 />

38 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 03/20<br />

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 />

CALL 480.800.4924 AND MENTION<br />

SCOTTSDALE HEALTH MAGAZINE TO<br />

RECEIVE 20 PERCENT OFF A PACKAGE<br />

OF THREE VISITS, EQUALING $179.<br />

Dr. Geier is located inside Jewish Community<br />

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to be treated. Sign up to see Dr. Geier and also<br />

receive a one week pass to the JCC!


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 />

46 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 03/20


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 />

48 <strong>Scottsdale</strong><strong>Health</strong> 03/20


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endurance<br />

/ 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 />

of the Komen Tri For<br />

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<strong>Scottsdale</strong> Foundation.<br />

The former U.S.<br />

National Team Cyclist<br />

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 />

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