JANUARY 23, 2013 WEST NEWSMAGAZINE
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Dr. Byron Santos is an experienced ophthalmologist specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of glaucoma, specialties for which he underwent training at the O’Donnell Eye Institute in St. Louis. He sees patients also for general ophthalmology needs, including cataract surgery. Dr. Santos has been practicing ophthalmology in St. Louis for more than 30 years and recently joined Ophthalmology Consultants Ltd., a team of six ophthalmologists, an optometrist and dedicated staff committed to providing patients with the best possible medical treatment. In business since 2001, Ophthalmology Consultants Ltd. has locations at Mercy St. Louis in Creve Coeur and the Eye and Surgery Center in Des Peres. Dr. Santos’ knowledge, dedication and patient-oriented approach have gained him the trust and respect of his colleagues. “I have the confidence of primary care and other ophthalmologists in St. Louis who routinely refer their patients to me for treatment,” he said.
Conditions or symptoms that should prompt someone to contact Dr. Santos include eyelid tumors; eyelids that are very droopy, heavy or interfering with normal activities; lower eyelids that are rolled outward or inward; eye spasms; or watery eyes. “I treat a lot of people for tear drainage obstruction, which most of the time can be treated with medication but sometimes requires surgery,” he said. Dr. Santos is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Since 1998, he has been director of the Glaucoma Clinic at the O’Donnell Eye Institute in St. Louis. Byron Santos, M.D. Ophthalmology Consultants, Ltd. 12990 Manchester Road • Des Peres (314) 909-0633 621 S. New Ballas Road, Suite 5006 Creve Coeur (314) 432-5478 www.ocstl.com
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Women who come to The Happy Hormone Cottage have the same three problems: sleep issues, fatigue and low libido. The strategies doctors are using typically deal with drugs to band-aid the symptoms, rather than getting to the root of the problem. That is where The Happy Hormone Cottage comes in. An educational resource for natural hormone balance, The Happy Hormone Cottage strives to continue to educate women on their options and help them feel better. Through anti-aging and diseaseprevention strategies, women can find great customer service and inexpensive, non-invasive help they can trust. Lyn Hogrefe, The Happy Hormone Cottage owner and director, went through her own issues with hormone imbalance but found many natural options and truths available that were not being communicated to women. “We help determine the cause of the hormone imbalance and fix that,” Hogrefe said. “When our women
replace their depleted hormone levels with our customized natural hormone therapy, they begin to feel better. We can facilitate in the process of getting one’s hormone levels checked and make a recommended strategy for treatment that will be faxed to your doctor for approval.” The caring staff at The Happy Hormone Cottage listens to women’s stories, validates all they are going through and then offers a strategy for getting tested, treated and healthy with natural hormone balance. “We have discovered when we ‘fix’ even one woman, we can impact a community. We are all about women helping women,” Hogrefe said. “Our passion truly is women helping women achieve their best health naturally. Anything less is simply unacceptable.” The Happy Hormone Cottage (636) 373-5091 www.happyhormonecottage.com
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Frank and Ann Mahler along with their daughter and son-in-law Kelly and Chris Brown, have welcomed customers into their donut home for over 18 years. The Donut Palace expansion of 2012 has provided a more family friendly atmosphere while maintaining its mom and pop values. The Donut Palace & Creative Cookie Kitchen continues to offer over 40 different varieties of handcrafted (always made fresh) NEVER frozen… long johns, glaze, old-fashion, jelly, twists, and a variety of cake and signature apple fritters that are “as big as your head.” They also offer some less conventional new favorites such as the caramel bacon, cookies and cream and the new kid favorite M&M topped donuts. Also, your 4 legged has not been forgotten! They have dog treats too! Fido will love Peanut Butter bones and SnickerPoodles! The Donut Palace & Creative Cookie Kitchen has also rolled out their WHOLEsome line of goodies. Those with gluten sensitivity, whole food
conscience, Paleo followers, and/or vegan are sure to find some guilt free options. The Nut Crazy Bars, a variety of “Heart” Bars and even a Perfectly Paleo Chocolate Chip cookie to mention a few are all gluten free, dairy free and vegan and no sugar has been added! All this and still exceeding the yum factor. All are a must try! The Donut Palace & Creative Cookie Kitchen is always ready to make your event extra sweet. They offer cookie decorating parties or a space to host your celebration with sweet treats to enjoy. Call or stop in to order your freshest donuts or hand decorated cookies today. The Donut Palace & Creative Cookie Kitchen of Ellisville 37 Clarkson Road • Ellisville (636) 527-2227 New Hours: Mon. – Sat. 3:15a.m. to 2 p.m. Sun. 3:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Brewers Flooring has been in business since 1982 and is still owned and operated by the Brewer family – Dan, Linda, Mike and Kristen. “We are all professionals and design experts in the flooring industry,” Dan Brewer said. Brewers Flooring is knowledgeable of its products and knows how a customer wants to be treated. When customers first enter the showroom, they are first very impressed with the displays and selections, packed with everything from the entry-level products to the most unique and finest in the industry. There are no high-pressure sales tactics used, no tricks or gimmicks, such as free this and free that, and no inflated prices to then offer huge discounts. Brewers Flooring values the intelligence of its customers. “We still run our business the same as when we opened our doors 30 years ago, treating every customer with honesty and respect and offering competitive prices and professional installa-
tion,” Brewer said. Brewers Flooring strives to have the best customer service and satisfaction in the industry. Even though customers have probably seen its ads throughout the years, Brewers Flooring takes great pride in the fact that most of its business is still by word of mouth referrals. So if looking for new flooring, whether it be carpet, tile, vinyl, ceramic, hardwood, or now the newer luxury vinyl tiles, customers owe it to themselves to stop by the showroom for an experience unmatched by the competition. Brewers Flooring also does kitchen backsplashes, tub and shower enclosures, interior doors, baseboards, countertops, and Hunter Douglas blinds. Brewers Flooring 200 Meramec Valley Plaza Valley Park Corner of Hwy. 141 & Marshall Road (636) 225-8350