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Ballet for Adults
The Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre offers a variety of classes this fall, including these three
Read More »Back to the Future
Modern chiropractors move beyond manipulation
It was never the prettiest way to describe a health procedure: “I went to the chiropractor and had my back cracked.” Eventually, “manipulate” became the industry’s word of choice. And, sure, it sounds better. But not much better. Today, though, changes in treatment are forcing us to find more nuanced ways to describe the way chiropractors deal with our aches and pains.
Victor Leach, chiropractic physician at Bio-Mechanics of Las Vegas (2520 St. Rose Parkway, 579-9876), says two approaches dominate the field: spine manipulation only, and a mixed approach in which chiropractors use various techniques in addition to traditional manipulation. “Mixers,” as Leach calls them, often work in conjunction with physical therapists.
Read More »Reaching for a Better Day
Yoga instructors help change lives— one pose at a time
Three Las Vegas yoga instructors are among a growing number nationally who have created programs for those most in need of intense self-connection.
Abby M. Geyer, a volunteer yoga teacher at Solutions Recovery, offers classes informally called “sober yoga” for clients who are in substance abuse recovery.
Read More »On-the-Job Training
Local physical therapist shares seven ways to stay loose at work—and avoid neck and back problems
Sitting and standing for long periods of time is the norm in the work world these days. Even if your posture is perfect and your ergonomics are by the book, spending eight hours a day at your computer can lead to dysfunction and derangement, which leads to neck and back pain.
Read More »Fresh Ingredients
Many exotic fruits and veggies have great nutritional qualities — you just have to be willing to try them
Summer is the best season for enjoying nature’s bounty; exotic fruits and vegetables are not only delicious, but also colorful and healthful. You just need to know where to look, and have a little courage to be adventurous.
Most vegetables and many fruits at Whole Foods Markets are certified organic, but the exotic inventory is limited. Ashley Hoff, one of the produce managers at the Green Valley branch, says customer demand for unusual produce is sporadic at best.
Read More »One Way to Eat an Exotic Veggie
Here’s a terrific recipe for either orange cauliflower or Romanesco broccoli from chef Jean-David Groff-Daudet of Garfield’s Restaurant at Desert Shores. He calls it “cauliflower a la Grand-mère” (Grandmother’s Way).
Read More »Regimen Le Rêve
Workouts for these performers are pretty intense, but there’s a variation that can benefit your body
In a corner of the Le Rêve gym, a Herculean athlete does a handstand and splits his muscular legs into a completely level, horizontal line, toes pointed. With perfect form, he bends his elbows and does a “push-up.” It’s just part of the warm-up for the performers, as they train for moves requiring strength and agility, such as balancing on a wire-framed globe or doing an upside-down tango underwater in the aquatic theater-in-the-round performance at the Wynn.
Read More »‘This Is Insane, What We Do’
And yet Crossfit keeps growing in popularity. What’s the appeal?
Upon crossing the threshold at Crossfit Las Vegas, it’s obvious this isn’t a typical gym. There are no lines of elliptical machines or treadmills, no rows of Bowflex look-alikes. Instead, it’s a warehouse-size facility with high bars, weight stands and tons of floor space. Walls have whiteboards with names of people, exercises and times scribbled on them.
Read More »Save Your Hide
A quick guide to having a scorch-free summer—for people who care about their skin
In a city known for overexposure in a lot of ways, there’s a lesson to be learned in keeping it under wraps when it comes to the sun. Many summer sun worshippers bristle at the thought of sunscreen and long sleeves, but experts say that 80 percent of skin cancers are related to the sun, and the high risk factor in Las Vegas has a lot to do with our sun-centric way of living. Yes, you’ve heard all of that before. Well, here’s a reminder, as well as some cool new products and treatments, to help you safeguard your skin this summer—and look good doing it.
Read More »Going Taekwondo on Cancer
Practicing the martial art has given this year’s Race for the Cure ‘honorary survivor’ her fighting spirit
When Maura Bivens signed up her 5-year-old daughter, Zoe, for taekwondo in 2004, she had no idea what impact it would have on her own life. Just three years later, it was Bivens’ involvement in the martial art that would anchor her fight for survival.
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