Last year Jony & Kraig Lootens decided to be healthier together and adopted the Atkins diet, successfully losing 60 pounds between the two of them. “The diet was ideal for Kraig so he could eat any meat and cheese he wanted,” laughed Jony, 32, a social worker for SSM Hospice in Jefferson City....
Rebecca Welsh had a hole in her heart. Probably since birth, or that’s what the doctors told her after they found it earlier this year. In February, she suffered a stroke, followed by open heart surgery. Her journey of recovery, according to her family, is nothing short of a miracle. Married and the mother...
In March of 2011 Brenda Hofstetter, a certified reflexologist through The International Institute of Reflexology, opened Happy Feet Unlimited and quickly found clients flocking to her hand and foot massages. “To market my business I went to a Women’s Night Out event to support the Community For Breast...
Melody Walz brings yoga to her clients, many who have had joint replacements, illnesses such as cancer or MS. She also works with people in recovery and suffering from chronic pain, anyone who would find it challenging being part of a group yoga class at a gym. “Some of my older clients aren’t comfortable...
If laughter is truly the best medicine, Jan Harcourt, owner of Tools for Stress, LLC, has taken it to heart. A playful interactive form of yoga, laughter yoga involves stretching and basic yoga moves but it’s also a chance for the participants to embrace their inner child. Harcourt also leads more...
At the first sign of the sniffles or a cough, many of us call the doctor in search of a prescription for an antibiotic. Our over-reliance on antibiotics has led to the development of super bacteria that are more resistant to the prescription drugs we have available. Dianna Richardson, a wellness practitioner...
Spices and herbs can have healing properties that complement traditional medicine. 1. Turmeric Turmeric gives curry powder its yellow color. In India, it has been used for centuries to aide in digestion and stimulate appetite. Curcumin found in turmeric is a strong cancer fighter, suppressing the inflammation...
Laurel Dunwoody has been feeding people for years. The personal chef operated her own catering business for more than 15 years. She has provided pastries, desserts and bread for The Grand Cafe and also worked at Capitol CORK and Provisions, in downtown Jefferson City, and served as the pastry and catering...
There’s something about a woman in a mouthguard. It’s a sign of strength on any playing field, even on a roller rink. Jessica Boldt has been roller-skating her entire life. Her first tentative steps on wheels were made at the rink in Jefferson City and she took to it, eventually flying under...
Make Valentine’s Day (or any day) special with breakfast in bed. Here’s a healthy but elegant menu that you can make for that special someone. Salmon & Asparagus Egg Omelet One Serving 2 eggs 2 tablespoons milk Salt and pepper, to taste 6 spears asparagus 2 cups water Ice water Salmon Bolthouse...
