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Maravilla Scottsdale offers resort retirement living at its finest

June 24, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Maravilla Scottsdale offers resort retirement living at its finest
Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
When Tim Cowen goes to work each morning, he knows his day will be filled with conversations that include the words beautiful, spectacular and breathtaking. As executive director of North Scottsdale’s new resort retirement community Maravilla Scottsdale, much of his day is spent showing prospective residents the lifestyle and amenities available for their enjoyment. […]

Introducing LIVING WELL Magazine's FABULOUS 50 FRIDAY

June 22, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

FABULOUS 50 FRIDAY
Each Friday we showcase a notable personality who’s 50 (or approaching the pivotal milestone) and still thriving later in life. Today we’re featuring the eternally youthful Tom Cruise. He turns the big 50 in a couple days (July 3, to be exact). He’s definitely thriving and still looks pretty darn amazing. […]

Massage nourishes both the body and soul

June 22, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Massage nourishes both the body and soul
Courtesy Hands in Harmony, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Where do you go to find the stillness of the universe? When do we allow ourselves time to relax and unwind? Recapturing the silence within is essential in regaining the mind/body connection. Massage is one of the few things in this world that truly nourishes both body and soul and requires nothing but a willingness to give and receive. […]

Personalized Medicine Meets Your Needs

June 20, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Personalized Medicine Meets Your Needs

By Scott Vallee, R.Ph., Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine

Do you have exactly the same needs and wants as everyone else you know? Of course not. Then why do you have to settle for “one size fits all” treatment for your health? Most drugs today are mass-produced, mass-marketed medications. While standard prescription drugs have their place, sometimes you may need something different. On those occasions, compounded medications may be the best alternative. […]

What you need to know about aphasia

June 20, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Aphasia

By Kathy Parker, MS, OT, American Stroke Foundation
You may have never heard of aphasia. In fact, most people have not heard of it until someone they care about has a brain injury or stroke. […]

"It's a Decision to Live Well"

June 19, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

“It’s a Decision to Live Well”
Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
Penny Shaffer is a “rehabber,” a self-described term that relates to every area of her life; a life that got its foundations from grandparents and their friends in and around Liberty, Missouri. […]

Does your bra fit?

June 19, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Does your bra fit?
Courtesy In Care of You, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

It has been estimated that 80% of women wear the wrong size bra. Many women are not aware that they do not have to endure discomfort from their bras. With a simple fitting at In Care of You, a certified fitter trained by Amoena can recommend which size and style will flatter your appearance and provide the most comfort. Whether or not you have had breast surgery, a good fitting bra is essential for creating symmetry. […]

JL Transport are "The Caring Movers" – LIVING WELL Magazine

June 19, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Handled with care: “The Caring Movers”

Courtesy JL Transport, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine

Simply moving people’s possessions is not what JL Transport, called “The Caring Movers,” is all about. Moving people with patience, kindness and generosity are what they really do. […]

Sleep well…Breathe well…Be well ™

June 18, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Sleep well…Breathe well…Be well ™
By Anna Campo, Access Respiratory, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine

Sleep well…Chronically poor sleep makes for overall poor health. Days are spent exhausted, cranky, and generally non-productive. It is vital that one take the time to examine the true source of poor sleep. It could be as simple as a bad pillow or mattress that creates discomfort. Take the time to examine your pillow and mattress. […]

Arizona Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center on a Common Sense Approach to the Feet – LIVING WELL Magazine

June 18, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

A Common Sense Approach to the Feet
Michael D. Castro, D.O., Arizona Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
Many of the more common problems affecting our feet result from tight calf muscles –specifically, the gastrocnemius. […]