Author Archive for adickson
Choose Your Own Adventure
Recreation plus relaxation equals options, options, options at Red Mountain Spa The words “adventure” and “spa” rarely unite. At Red Mountain Spa, it’s hard to separate the two. Whether you’re seeking solitude or sports, spiritual sanctuary or spa pampering, the southern Utah sky — perfectly accented by red rock cliffs — is the limit. After [...]
Parenting a Child with Autism
Complex developmental disability isn’t curable, but it is treatable Autism’s cause is mysterious. And so are its symptoms, definition and treatments. It’s a disorder that’s gaining notoriety as the numbers of diagnoses increase. In 2007, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concluded that the prevalence of autism had risen to one in every 150 [...]
Work it, MOM
Meet the mompreneurs. They’re full-time, stay-at-home moms with big ideas. For them, babies always come before business, but when the kids go down for naps these mothers start working it. Here are the stories of five women who work wonders at home and in the marketplace. Illustrating childhood As Sarah Jane Wright began to decorate [...]
Skin Deep
Your epidermis is showing — so take care of it Your skin is your body’s largest organ. It is delicate, yet self-sufficient. It’s resourceful, but sensitive. And though beauty is certainly more than skin deep, proper care of your exterior is essential. Here are three common skin problems — and solutions — for you to [...]
99 Days Of Summer
There are exactly 99 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day. That’s either 99 chances for active, discovery-filled, summertime fun or 99 opportunities for the dreaded b-word (bored). Our vote? We say you should devote your days to fun — and we’ve got 99 ways to help you do just that. 1. Starting at Provo Canyon’s [...]
Special Delivery
For happier pregnancies and healthier babies, focus on your own well-being Pregnancy — it’s the best of times and the worst of times. Excitement and anticipation are offset by morning sickness and weight gain, and the fun of baby showers is countered by fatigue. From conception to contractions, pregnancy delivers surprises and new experiences — [...]
Dwell
\’dwel\, verb 1. to live or stay as a permanent resident; to reside 2. to live or continue in a given state: to dwell in happiness
Sleep On It
Catch your zzzzs without counting sheep Shelly Fisher has had her fair share of nights with no shuteye. “I’ve always had difficulty sleeping,” the American Fork resident says. “I’d wake up a lot and I never felt like I got a good night’s sleep.” But last summer her problem turned into a nightmare. “I was [...]
Living Well
They say health is not valued until sickness comes. For some, eating right and exercising will guarantee a life of valued health. Others can’t control the illnesses life hands them. But in either case, living well is within reach. Your outlook on life, no matter how healthy your body, will determine whether you are simply [...]
Trends to Depend On
Food fads come and go — here are a few you should swallow long-term Organic. Low carb. Trans fats. Portion size. Healthy buzzwords are in the limelight as food trends evolve according to lifestyles of consumers, findings of researchers, and rules established by the FDA. Some of the trends are obvious — packages with guarantees [...]
