Keep Stress at Bay
Rhonda Zonoozi Exercise Physiologist & Health Coach Exercise can help reduce the stress that ails you Stress carries a lot of baggage. Frayed nerves. Upset stomach. Rapid heartbeat. Sleeplessness. The list goes on. Unless you’re a Buddhist monk in deep meditation, chances are that stress is a frequent, and sometimes unwelcome, companion in your life, no […]
Pass the Turmeric, Please
Theresa (Tracy) Garrett Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & Certified Diabetes Educator (As seen in the Sun City Independent and Surprise Today) I’ve been reading about turmeric and its healing properties. What can you tell me about it? The ancient spice turmeric is enjoying a golden moment in nutrition circles these days and for good reason. The […]
Help While Healing
Sun Health Care Transitions Program focuses on supporting patients after hospitalization By Gretchen Pahia When Surprise resident Don Grover had open-heart surgery in January he and his wife Joyce realized they had questions they didn’t think to ask before leaving the hospital. The care Don received at Banner Boswell Medical Center in Sun City, during […]
Stress Less as You Recuperate
If you or a loved one has experienced a hospitalization or significant health event, you know that the recovery period can be a stressful and challenging time. Here are some tips to help you as you regain strength and begin to feel better. See your primary care physician (PCP) within the first one to two […]
Quinoa & Chia Oatmeal Mix
Ingredients 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup rolled wheat and/or barley flakes 1 cup quinoa 1 cup dried fruit, such as raisins, cranberries and/or chopped apricots 1/2 cup chia and/or hemp seeds 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon salt Directions To make the hot cereal dry mix: Combine oats, wheat and/or barley flakes, quinoa, […]
Sweat is a Gift
Rhonda Zonoozi Exercise Physiologist & Health Coach (As seen in the Sun City Independent and Surprise Today) I’ve started dozens of exercise programs in my life and I’ve ended up quitting all of them. Do you have any advice on how to stick to it? I’m going to answer your question with a question. Why are […]
Having a Champion After a Cardiac Event
Primary heart disease risk factors Smoking High cholesterol High blood pressure Physical inactivity Obesity Diabetes A heart-to-heart talk with a noted cardiologist about the Sun Health Care Transitions Program and its impact on post-cardiac-event success No ifs, ands or buts, a cardiac event is very scary. But as frightening as the initial event can be, […]
A Second Chance At Life
West Valley woman overcomes traumatic past, loses 130 pounds and inspires others By Meghann Finn Sepulveda As we celebrate the third anniversary of the Sun Health Center for Health & Wellbeing, we wanted to share with you one of our many success stories. Our comprehensive suite of health and wellness services aims to promote the […]
Green Salad with Strawberries & Goat Cheese
Ingredients 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or brown sugar 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper , to taste 3 cups baby spinach 3 cups watercress, tough stems removed 2 & 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries (about 12 ounces) 1/3 cup fresh chives, cut into 2-inch pieces […]
What is Cupping?
JoDee Chenaur Acupuncturist Cupping is a therapeutic technique used in traditional Chinese medicine that gained attention during last summer’s Rio Olympics when some athletes – most notably swimmer Michael Phelps – were spotted with cup marks on their backs and shoulders. In general, cupping involves placing small jars on the skin and releasing the air […]
