Health
AZ Health: Cancer Treatment Centers of America's Richard J Stephenson Receives Outstanding Honor
Richard J Stephenson and his wife, Dr. Stacie Stephenson
Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) chairman and founder, Richard J Stephenson, has been recognized by The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans for his entrepreneurial spirit and passionate commitment to the well-being of others.
The Secret Ingredient to Reignite Passion
We’ve all been there: you’re feeling tired, losing focus and everyone is on your last nerve. When that Monday feeling creeps into the weekend—and the bedroom—it’s time to break free from low testosterone with a visit to the Sex Docs, aka Dr. Cristina Bosch and Dr. John Robinson. At The Hormone Zone, the Sex Docs use cutting-edge treatment to reignite your passion.
AZ Health: Sunscreen 101
As we are geared up to hit the beach and pools this season, let’s not forget about the sun. As the spring equinox is in full effect, we can look forward to getting outside and enjoying the 12 hours of sunshine. spoke with Banner Health dermatologist Dr. Kirsten Flynn as she shares valuable information on taking care of our skin while under the sun.
“Sun Protective Factor (SPF) is best when you are using a broad spectrum of 30 or higher,” says Flynn. “UVA and UVB can both contribute to skin cancer if you are not wearing any sun protectants.” SPF 15 is...
AZ Health: What To Eat On The Road
As the summer is approaching, we are all looking to escape the heat. Sip cocktails, savor the delicious cuisine and enjoy the ocean breeze. What better way to enjoy those experiences than on a road trip with the windows down, your favorite playlist jams, and a cooler packed full of snacks. But we can’t attack the snacks just yet if we are looking to keep our summer body.
We might find it a struggle to juggle everything on our plate. A simple and unique aspect of being on diet or eating healthy while on the road is that we are restricting calorie intake while seated at rest. AFM spoke with...
AZ Health: Benefits of Acupuncture
Modern Acupuncture opened its doors on Wednesday, Feb. 1, bringing relaxation, pain relief and healing to the Valley. D.C. Chief Clinical Officer Stephen Gubernick explains “80 percent of the dollars spent on health today are from what are considered lifestyle diseases which derive from a constantly running stress system.” Acupuncture is proven effective in relaxing the mind and the body.
Upon entering the clinic conveniently located in Scottsdale, one will be asked to read a short description about what acupuncture is and what they can expect during the process. The participant...