Health + Wellness

Acupuncture Vs. Dry Needling

Dry Needling Is Acupuncture, But Acupuncture Is Not Dry NeedlingAcupuncture is a whole-body approach to health and can help heal many ailments including musculoskeletal pain. Trigger point acupuncture uses acupuncture points that allow the needle to penetrate ‘belly’ of the muscle, eliciting the same twitch response that is being attempted with dry needling but with less pain and more accuracy. Pain usually does not occur from a singular area or event, and other areas of health need to be...

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Infrared Sauna and Acupuncture: Weight Loss Benefits

Infrared sauna therapy has been gaining popularity as an effective way to achieve weight loss and improve overall health. This type of therapy uses infrared light to heat the body, which can help burn calories and promote weight loss. When combined with acupuncture, infrared sauna therapy can deliver even greater weight loss benefits. Here are some of the ways that infrared sauna therapy can help with weight loss in relation to acupuncture:Increased metabolism: Infrared sauna therapy can...

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Does Acupuncture Hurt?

Minimal DiscomfortDuring an acupuncture treatment, your acupuncturist will insert needles into multiple acupuncture points on the body. The needles used in acupuncture are very thin, about the width of a human hair, so they cause minimal discomfort. Most people describe the sensation as a dull ache or tingling sensation, but it should not be painful.  Most patients fall asleep on the table.  CommunicationIf you do experience any discomfort during an acupuncture treatment, it is...

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Kids, ADHD + Gut Health: Back-to-School Support

Kids, ADHD + Gut Health: Back-to-School SupportNutrition and gut health support for busy brains, anxious stomachs, big feelings, and smoother school mornings.Back-to-school season in Millcreek and Holladay has its own rhythm: new teachers, packed lunches, early alarms, homework, after-school activities, and maybe a family dog waiting for an evening walk when everyone gets home.For some kids, that shift feels exciting. For others, especially kids with ADHD tendencies, sensitive stomachs, anxiety...

Education

5 Signs Your Toothache Is Actually a Dental Emergency

A sudden toothache can stop you in your tracks, but how do you know if it’s just a minor irritation or something that needs immediate attention? Many people try to “wait out” dental pain and hope it will go away. But in reality, delaying care for a toothache could actually lead to more serious, complicated, and costly oral health issues.At Warr Dental in Millcreek, UT, we know how disruptive and stressful dental pain can be. That’s why we’re here to explain the signs you should never ignore and...

Fitness

Exploring Yourself

Meet Heather Van Boerum Article by Jessica Sorbonne | Photography by Provided It was the night before Heather Van Boerum's husband’s birthday celebration. He had one request: that Heather join him skiing. It would be Heather’s first time attempting the sport since her accident. "I started getting this nervous stomach . . . I was worried about disappointing him and others around me . . . having to say, ‘I can't do it.’" The next morning, Heather pushed the feeling aside and made her way to...

Travel

Meet Me At The Common

Fridays Reimagined Article by Carlos Toledo | Photography by Millcreek Common Adventure doesn’t require a highway road trip or an expensive weekend getaway; sometimes, the best discoveries are waiting right in your town center. The Millcreek Farmers Market, returning Friday evenings from July 10 to October 30 (from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM), is completely flipping the script on the exhausting weekend grocery haul. By transforming a mundane chore into a vibrant neighborhood ritual, the market has...

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First Aid Refresh

10 Items You Need for Outdoor Adventure Article by Jessica Sorbonne From alpine trails to remote desert terrain, Utah offers endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. But with adventure comes risk, and it never hurts to be prepared. Here are 10 items to consider for your first aid toolkit so you can explore with a bit more peace of mind. 1. Tourniquet For life-threatening bleeding emergencies. 2. Wound-Packing Gauze Essential for deep cuts and serious injuries. 3. Compression Bandage ...

Fitness

Millcreek Canyon, A Love Letter

To The Trail That Defines The Community Article by Jessica Sorbonne | Photography by Provided When things become a little loud—when the constant hum of technology feels too consuming—I find myself reaching for my keys.   The mouth of the canyon is unpretentious but familiar. A blanket of snow or wildflowers or flame-colored leaves grazes the edge of the creek, beckoning me forward through the nine-mile stretch until I reach a familiar trail or picnic spot.   My neighbors are there...

Travel

Land Shapes Everything

A wine region still evolving through experimentation, agriculture, and shared perspective Article by Tammy de Weerd | Photography by Spoken Wines + Provided Walla Walla has been written about. The wines reflect the range found in the land itself—different soils, elevations, and varietals that resist settling into one style. My husband and I have been visiting and tasting here for nearly three decades, first discovering it while at Washington State University. We keep coming back. ...