Heidi Overman, LMT We’re all in the same boat. We can’t come and go as we please, and we are worried about our health. We are stressed because of the unknown of what will happen with our finances, our families, and our own well-being. Our muscles, our nervous systems, and our whole bodies are on overdrive.…
Tag: Health
Features, April 2020
2 Your Health: Deep Tissue MassageWhy Does Massage Hurt Sometimes? Communication is Key to a Successful Massage!
Heidi Overman, LMT #MT-24997 Deep tissue massage is often preferred when getting a massage. This type of massage can be very successful in breaking up adhesions, chronic muscular holding patterns, increasing range of motion, decreasing pain, and can break up stuck fascia. Deep tissue massage usually focuses on a specific problem and can help you…
Features, March 2020
2 Your Health: Medicare and Me
Leah Kari, certified medical representative and licensed insurance agent specializing in Medicare products You as a Medicare beneficiary regularly receive a thick, ominous appearing envelope mailed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. It’s your Medicare “explanation of benefits” or EOB. If you are on original Medicare, it’s called a Medicare Summary Notice. Your Medicare…
Generals, October 2019
Expanded Health Fair on October 12
Phyllis Ketring The 2019 SaddleBrooke Health Fair will be held on Saturday, Oct 12, from 9 a.m. to noon. The biggest change will be that the Health Fair has expanded, with activities at both the SaddleBrooke One and MountainView Clubhouses. Another change will be that the immunization and lab testing from Walgreens and HealthWaves will be located…
Generals, October 2019
Medicare and Me: Scam news you can use
Leah Sugar Kari, certified medical representative (CMR) Yet another scam has wormed its way into the minds of Medicare beneficiaries, and it’s an important one. The scammer calls you and states that if you do not sign up and pay for genetic testing, that you will not receive your Medicare benefits. This particular scam was…
Features, September 2019
Medicare and Me: Medicare mobile and online apps
Leah Sugar Kari, CMR Certified Medical Representative and Independent Senior Health Insurance Broker Today’s Medicare eligible or Medicare beneficiaries want information about Medicare’s coverage, and they want it now. Medicare has launched the Medicare “What’s Covered” mobile application to download to your smart phone. Available at your Apple App Store for Apple devices and Google…
Features, August 2019
8 tips for better digestion
Nancy Teeter, registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) When you adopt the eight habits listed below, your bowels will thank you by moving regularly. In addition, you will enjoy better health because 80 percent of your immune system is in your gut. Begin your day with a fiber-rich meal. Either one cup of cooked old-fashioned, rolled oats or…
Generals, August 2019
Free conference on caregiving on October 16
The Faith Health Alliance North (FHAN) sponsors a free annual conference addressing issues of health and aging. This year’s conference will focus on the caregiver and be held on Oct. 16, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at Mountain Vista United Methodist Church, 3001 E. Miravista Ln, Tucson, AZ 85739. Caregiving can be challenging, demanding and…
Generals, August 2019
Wellness Roundup
Comprehensive help for emotional, behavioral and addiction issues Linda Shannon-Hills Oro Valley Hospital has expanded their services with a new program to help those suffering from mental health or substance abuse conditions called the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Behavioral Health Services. Dr. Matthew Malone, psychiatrist and medical director of Oro Valley Hospital’s Behavioral Health…
Generals, July 2019
Could stem cell therapy be right for you? Join Wellness Roundup on July 9 for more details
Linda Shannon-Hills Is regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy a bunch of hype, or is it hope for the future of less invasive treatments for pain? Dr. Jonathan Tait from Rejuv Medical Southwest will address this question during his talk on Tuesday, July 9, at 4:00 p.m. in La Mesa and Montana rooms located…