Chesterfield Lifestyle January 2015

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Editor’s Letter

Everything in Moderation M

y children have funny stories to tell about what they call “Mom’s health kicks.” One particular “kick” was in full swing over a past Easter, when they were much younger. Earlier that year I decided to eliminate ALL items containing refined sugar and/or added sugars from our household. The children really didn’t catch on to their “loss” for a while; there are plenty of naturally sweet foods like fruits that I incorporated into the daily menu (and yes, I called them desserts!) Easter morning was a different story.

The night before the big Easter egg hunt, I had filled all of the little plastic eggs with naturally sweet and healthy items in lieu of the traditional candy “junk foods.” The kids were little enough that I actually thought I could pull this off without a hitch. Each child searched for the 10 eggs that were the same color as his or her basket. This kept the hunt fair and they all were told to wait to open the treasure-filled eggs until all the eggs were found.

The defining moment came when my eager and unsuspecting children opened the eggs to find dried cranberries, yogurt covered raisins, and banana chips inside them.

It was dead quiet for a bit; then my eldest son asked, “What is this stuff, Mom?” They each put their baskets aside (the two year old licked a “Craisin” and winced first) and then the kids all asked in unison when we were going to their Nana’s house (they knew who had the good stuff.)

I will never live that particular “health kick” down. The kids absolutely love to poke fun at me and share colorfully exaggerated versions of my “health kicks” with their friends, when I am present, of course. My “kick” ideas were certainly all well-intentioned and were meant to ensure the health of my family, but most were not realistic for the long haul.

The phrase, “Moderation in all things,” is a common extrapolation of Aristotle’s Doctrine of the Mean, suggesting that people find middle ground in all things-between excess and deficiency. I believe that this is still good life advice today. If my children had known Ralph Waldo Emerson’s rendition and twist on this philosophy, “Moderation in all things, especially moderation”, I am certain they would have shared it with me on that fateful, “healthy” Easter.

Even though we still don’t keep candy and junk food around the house--sans certain highly-coveted, sugary breakfast cereals that if not replenished would cause collective teenage revolt—you can bet that during holidays, parties and other special occasions sugary treats abound. I came to the realization that completely depriving the kids of unhealthy, sugar-loaded treats only caused them to indulge often and elsewhere.

When moving toward a healthier lifestyle, making small adjustments—one-at-a-time--to your menu, activity level, and sleep habits will be a much easier way to make lasting improvements that you and your family can more realistically embrace—together.

Yours in Community,

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editor Elizabeth “Libby” Mullen | LMullen@LifestylePubs.com

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Joshua A. Adams DC, CCSP

I have been having neck pain for the past couple years after a car accident. Recently, I started developing headaches 2-3 times per week. I read online that the two can be related? Is that true? If so, should I be worried?

-Stacey Hi Stacey. There can be an association between the two complaints that you are having depending on the type of accident, severity, and your age. Rear end collisions are the most common type of car accident we see and typically leave us at a higher risk for “whiplash.� During a rear end collision, your neck is excessively thrust into bending backwards, forwards, and back to neutral all in less than a second. This increased motion causes damage to the muscles and tissue that provide support in your neck producing a condition called whiplash. This trauma can also lead to loss of your normal curvature in your neck which can cause long term problems such as early arthritis, headaches, and numbness in your arms, hands, and fingers. Research has shown that symptoms last over six months in 75%

of people suffering from whiplash following an accident if the condition is not properly treated. As to the question of should you be worried, there are many different types of headaches so determining the type of headache is important. If they persist, I would recommend you have them evaluated further to determine the cause.

I have had ankle pain following a sprain for 6 weeks. I thought it would be gone. Does it usually take this long?

-Jake Hi Jake. There are different grades of sprains that you can have.

Grade I is a mild tear, grade II is a bigger tear, and grade III is a complete tear. With most sprains, ice and rest can reduce swelling and the pain usually disappears within a couple of days to a week. It is not typical to see pain from an ankle sprain last for this long. With the pain lingering, it could indicate that you have additional complications that need to be evaluated by a healthcare professional.

Dr. Adams is a sports medicine chiropractor and owner of Chesterfield Spine and Sports Medicine Center. He specializes in concussion, back pain, whiplash, and lower extremity. If you have questions, please email dr.jadams@chesterfieldspinalcare.com for consideration of your question to be featured.

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Departments 10

Good Times

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Around Town

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History 101

20 Healthy Lifestyle

12 Area Couple Invents New “Super� Flour

A new flour has promise to revolutionize the way we eat.

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Locally Owned

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Financial Fitness

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Sold Properties

30 Lifestyle Calendar

16 Local History Of Health And Home Remedies

Discover the ways that early Chesterfield residents handled

medical and health issues.

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Parting Thoughts

20 Wonderful Ways To Workout

Unique and effective workout and fitness options abound

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24 Take A Peek At Liberty Eyecare

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Good Times

Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce Winter Festival

The Winter Festival event was a fantastic way to start the holiday season. Carriage rides, Santa and his helpers, carolers, roasted nuts, hot chocolate, and a successful silent auction all helped to make the Winter Festival a night to remember.

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Good Times

Town and Country Coldwell Banker Puttin’ on the Ritz Fundraiser

Coldwell Banker Gundaker, Town & Country, raised contributions to benefit The Ronald McDonald House by “Puttin’ on the Ritz.” The fashion show, complete with top hats, canes and fabulous apparel was a hit!

Petropolis Puts on Pet Parties

Petropolis puts on theme parties regularly for their furry clients. Holiday parties, birthday parties and charity event parties with pets and their owners as guests are available for pets. Petropolis pets parties feature special treats designed for pets, pet-centered activities and pet costumes!

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Around Town TEXTING AND DRIVING BAN IN CHESTERFIELD On December 1, 2014, the City of Chesterfield City Council approved a new texting and driving related ordinance which is now in effect.

City Council voted on Ordinance 2824 which prohibits all persons operating a moving motor vehicle on roads exclusively within the jurisdiction of the City of Chesterfield from creating, reading or sending a text message or other electronic message. Talking on a cellular phone while operating a motor vehicle is still permitted.

Exceptions to this ordinance include authorized emergency vehicles; reporting illegal activity, requesting medical or other emergency help or to relay information between a transit or for-hire operator and that operator’s dispatcher, in which the device is permanently affixed to the vehicle. This does not apply to any device that is permanently embedded into the architecture and design of the motor vehicle.

Exceptions include being able to text or e-mail if the vehicle is lawfully parked or stopped, and using factory-installed or aftermarket global positioning systems (GPS) or wireless communications devices used to transmit or receive data as part of a digital dispatch system. Additionally, voice-operated technology and the use of two-way radio transmitters or receivers by a licensee of the Federal Communications Commission in the Amateur Radio Service are also excluded.

For questions or further clarification regarding this ordinance, call 636.537.3000.

residential premises for a period of four months without violating the limitations of the ordinance.

The restrictions of this ordinance shall not apply to the operation of a pet shop, pet spa, veterinarian’s office or kennel engaged in the boarding of dogs and/or cats if such pet shop, pet spa, veterinarian’s office or kennel has been properly licensed and approved by the City of Chesterfield.

For questions or further clarification regarding this ordinance, call 636.537.3000.

RIDDLE DAY AND GRANDPARENTS’ DAY AT CHESTERFIELD MONTESSORI SCHOOL On Riddle Day, elementary students at Chesterfield Montessori School each come dressed as a famous literary or historical figure.

During a presentation to a group of classmates and parents, each child gives three clues about who they are. Everyone has an opportunity to guess which famous person the student is portraying and then the costumed student reads a short biography revealing the identity of the notable person.

Grandparent’s Day is held annually on the day before Thanksgiving.

It is an opportunity for each child to invite grandparents and other special people in their lives to come visit their classroom. The purpose of the visit is for their guests to learn about the activities and projects that the student is engaged in at Chesterfield Montessori School.

CHESTERFIELD AREA COUPLE INVENTS NEW “SUPER” FLOUR

FOUR DOGS OR SIX CATS… On December 1, 2014, the City of Chesterfield City Council approved a new pet related ordinance which is now in effect.

Ordinance 2823 regulates the maintenance and keeping of dogs and cats on residential property. The ordinance states that it shall be unlawful for any person to own, harbor, shelter, keep, control, maintain or possess in or on his/her residential property more than four (4) dogs or six (6) cats or a combination of six (6) dogs and cats provided there are no more than four dogs.

Exceptions of this ordinance include the instance of the birth of a litter of puppies or kittens, wherein they shall be allowed in or on 12

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Think.Eat.Live., a St. Louis company dedicated to developing high protein meals and snacks, announces the creation of a highly nutritional flour replacement which could forever change the way we eat.

SunFlour®, is the firm’s provisionally patented sunflower seedbased flour. Developed by Think.Eat.Live. Founders Dan Tegel, Ph.D. and Caryn Staebler, Ph.D. of Wildwood, Mo., SunFlour has three to four times more protein and fiber than traditional flours, including gluten-free flour.

The product is vitamin packed and has a near perfect balance of protein, fiber and healthy fats to sustain energy and slow blood sugar response. SunFlour is gluten, allergen and GMO free, and is a critical ingredient for the next generation of gluten free foods that are good for you.

“Traditional wheat and gluten free flours are high in carbohydrates and can contribute to obesity, diabetes and other health issues,” says Tegel. “We wanted to develop a much healthier alternative that is low-carb, yet full of vitamins with lots of protein and fiber. After years of experimenting we found the perfect combination.

Our products have the perfect balance of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals so you get 20-30 percent of your daily nutritional requirements in just one serving. This perfect balance keeps you full longer, your energy higher and helps maintain a healthy weight.”

Staebler adds, “The possibilities for SunFlour based products are endless. We can make almost anything made of flour, like baked goods,

pizza, cereal, pasta, as well as provide a new source of plant protein in protein bars and shakes. Now you can have your cake and eat it too.”

Think.Eat.Live has introduced its first series of products featuring SunFlour. These include high protein, glycmeic baking mixes for brownies, muffins, pancakes, and SunPower Bars that serve as meal replacements. All products, including SunFlour, are now available at over 50 Schnucks stores in the St. Louis metro area, including their Chesterfield locations. For recipes and more information visit: ThinkEatLive.com.

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PARTNERING TO PUT PAIN IN THE PAST Chesterfield Spine and Sports Medicine Center is proud to partner with St. Louis Pain Consultants to provide medical pain management out of their office in Chesterfield. The pain management approach combines the best of non-surgical alternatives to pain relief for spinal, lower extremity, and upper extremity complaints. Dr. Anne Christopher will be providing medical pain management along with her staff at the new location beginning January 15.

Christopher is currently on staff at both St. Luke’s Hospital and Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She and her staff look forward to joining Dr. Joshua Adams in providing chiropractic, medical pain management and rehabilitation all under one roof instead of patients having to

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DID YOU KNOW? …DONATIONS TO A FOOD PANTRY QUALIFY FOR TAX CREDITS Circle of Concern can put your food and cash donations to good use to help feed hungry children and their families in the West County area. As if the satisfaction of helping neighbors in need wasn’t enough, Missouri is now giving tax credits for your donations. A tax credit is worth more than a tax deduction, because it is taken directly of the top of the amount of state taxes owed, rather than reducing the amount of taxable income. Keep in mind that the tax credit is limited to contribution to a Missouri-based Food PANTRY like Circle of Concern.

A food pantry is different than a food bank; food pantries directly distribute foods to recipients rather than primarily storing foods for distribution to various food pantries as is the function of a food banks. For more information on donating food or monies or to obtain tax forms needed for Missouri tax credit, visit CircleOfConcern.org located at: 112 St Louis Ave, Valley Park, MO 63088 or call 636.861.2623.

Tax Credit Details: Any taxpayer who donates cash or food to a food pantry may now claim a Missouri state tax credit.

The credit claimed shall equal 50 percent of the value of the contribution or donation made. Donations to a food bank or an out-of-state food pantry do not qualify for the credit. Credits cannot exceed $2,500 per taxpayer per year, cannot exceed the taxpayer’s tax liability, and cannot be sold or transferred. All claims must be filed by April 15th of the fiscal year. If collective credit claims exceed $1.25 million, all claims will be apportioned equally among those filing a valid claim.

• If married individuals filing a combined return made contributions to a food pantry, each spouse may claim up to $2,500.

• If you made contributions to more than one food pantry, you will need to complete a separate Form MO-FPT for each pantry.

• Enter the date and amount of each contribution in the appropriate columns below. • Multiply each contribution amount by 50 percent and report the credit amount in the appropriate column. • Total all contributions and tax credit amounts from each column. • Enter the tax credit amount. • If you included any contributions as charitable donations on your Federal Schedule A, and you claimed itemized deductions on your Missouri return, you must report those contributions on Form MO-A, Line 4. See Form MO-A instructions for further information. • An eligible staff member of the food pantry must certify that each contribution reported was received. • If your corporation, partnership, resident estate, or trust reduced its federal taxable income by charitable contributions to a food pantry, you must report those amounts as additions on Form MO-1120, Form MO-1120S, MO-1065, or MO-1041.

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Around Town

Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. ~Matthew 7:7

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! This magazine is YOURS. Our goal, at Chesterfield Lifestyle is to provide positive, inspirational and engaging stories “to, for and about” the people, attractions and businesses in Chesterfield. Our editor is always on the lookout for interesting story ideas for the following columns, departments and features; we would love the opportunity to consider your ideas for future issues.

Locally Owned - Businesses owned and operated in the Chesterfield area or by Chesterfield residents.

Real Wives of Chesterfield - A light-hearted introduction and interview with one of our community’s engaging women who share volunteer passions, favorite spots to eat/shop/play.

Giving Back - Meet an individual, family or group who makes volunteering a priority or learn about a nonprofit based in the community.

Star Student - School news or a feature about a student in a Chesterfield area based public or private school that is taking learning and living to the next level.

Healthy Living -Smart eating, fitness, exercise, sports, medical news, nutrition and healthy hobbies.

Artist’s Palette -Introductions to local artists, their work and what makes them tick.

And, let us not forget about: Field Trip (outings nearby), Page Turners (book clubs, book reviews by local authors), Animal Tracks (for/about our pets) and Family Feature (a local family).

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water feature at Chesterfield’s Central Park. Though a large number of Chesterfield Lifestyle readers submitted guesses this month, only three of the submissions were correct. A special thanks to all of our readers who took the time to write. Keep those guesses coming! Congratulations to the following readers who emailed Editor Libby Mullen and identified the subject of the Mystery Picture: Laura Houck, Lois O’Brien and Niko Kilo.

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History 101

The Jar in the Fridge Historic Health in Chesterfield Article Aimee Pellet | Photography City of Chesterfield Historic and Landmarks Preservation Committee

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can still picture in my mind the large jar of thick amber goo sitting at the back of my great-grandmother’s refrigerator.

It was always there. One day I told her I had a sore throat. She went straight to that jar, pulled it out and said, “Here. Have a spoonful of this.”

“What?” I exclaimed with disdain. Eat the unappealing substance I’d always seen sitting in the back of the refrigerator? “It’s just honey and lemon juice.” I was a kid of the 1970s. We took Children’s Tylenol or

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cough syrup for a sore throat, not some homemade concoction. Home remedies were commonplace before the advent of commercial medicine. As people today take a renewed interest in natural health and organic diets, it’s interesting that many of the “new” methods people are trying are just old ones–recycled.

The average family had an arsenal of remedies that ranged from the regular de-worming of children using clove oil to dietary prevention methods. I can remem-

ber my dad sharing that when his family would work, out in the fields, one of the younger children would bring them a bucket of water mixed with apple cider vinegar and sugar–an approximation of lemonade for an area where lemons were rare–as well as a known antiseptic!

As a community with many German immigrants, Chesterfield saw the introduction of many foods particular to that region of Europe. My family has more pickle and sauerkraut recipes than we would ever attempt to use today. And yet again, perhaps without knowing the exact science behind probiotics and natural anti-inflammatories, they did know that certain foods offered a general health benefit. These included fermented foods and foods made with vinegar, as well as foods with added spices that boasted natural anti-inflammatory properties like turmeric to pickles.

There were also commercial products available at the time. Some products had possible healing benefits, such as Rawleigh’s Salve for cuts and sores–still manufactured today with turpentine as a primary ingredient, albeit sold online rather than from a traveling salesman. Other products like tonics sold like hotcakes in the latter part of the 19th century and were often little more than grain alcohol or sometimes worse! Many products of the day claimed cocaine and other similar, now-illicit substances as their principal ingredients.

Yesterday, I picked up an old book that has been in my family since its publication in 1895, The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser In Plain English. Some of the content was fairly contemporary, including linking poor digestion to anxiety, as well as listing tobacco and opium in the same section, calling both poisons. However, it did end every chapter with “testimonials” for products touted by the authors, including Dr. Sage’s Catarrh Remedy and Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery, promising to cure everything from deafness to consumption. These were probably little more than alcohol and, while certainly making the patient feel “better” they did little to actually cure diseases.

Before the turn of the century when aspirin was invented, ice was one of the only ways to reduce fevers. There were also some herbal remedies but ice worked very quickly if one was lucky enough to live near an ice source. My great-aunt Lois recalled that there was a lake near the current River Bend subdivision where ice was procured during the winter months and kept in ice houses. She recalls, “It was just a deep cellar-type thing with lots of straw in it and they would throw that ice in there. It wouldn’t last too long, but sometimes into the summer it would still be there.” One could only hope there wouldn’t be too many fevers in the fall before the lake froze again.

Not much is written about Chesterfield’s early medical history, but inferences can be drawn from anecdotes, a few early records and general history of the time. In the first part of the 1800s, the earliest days of Chesterfield, medicine was still limited in its scope. A doctor’s bag may have included some of the alcohol-based tonics, depending on the credibility of the doctor. But it

surely contained a large number of pain killing (and very addictive) drugs such as laudanum, opium and morphine. Antibiotics and germs were both undiscovered at that time in the 1850s.

Medicines and tonics could often be purchased at the local dry goods store. And if a doctor wasn’t available, medical and dental care might have been given by the town’s blacksmith or even the barber!

Pre-1900 death records for the Bonhomme Township list doctors as far away as Des Peres and Creve Coeur; and in the days before cars, both location were truly far away, particularly in an emergency situation. By the turn of the century, ONE doctor, Dr. James DeFoe, is listed on both birth and death certificates throughout the entire Chesterfield area. Born and raised on a local farm, he lived near Olive Blvd. and Clarkson Rd. and served as a physician in Chesterfield for more than 40 years. It must have been quite a relief to finally have a doctor so close.

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hooved the residents of Chesterfield to stay as healthy as possible. Occasionally there were widespread illnesses that infected an entire community. My great-great-grandmother contracted the Spanish flu during the major epidemic in 1918-19. Apparently, this weakened her heart and although she lived another ten years, she never fully recovered. This pandemic alone is worth taking a moment to consider. While deaths still do occur from the flu, it is difficult for us to imagine now something as seemingly minor and common as the flu took 675,000 American lives in just two years, and an estimated 30-50 million globally.

Quarantining is something that has made headlines recently due to the Ebola virus, but in fact, was quite common throughout the 19th century and early parts of the 20th century. Communicable diseases like tuberculosis, consumption, small pox and diphtheria had yet to be eradicated. My dad used to tell me that the saddest day of his childhood was when he was in the hospital with his brother -he can’t remember the exact illness they had. His mother came to pick them up and his brother was cleared to leave, but Dad was not. He said he could still remember waving at his mother as she left without him. Being quarantined and left behind were surely difficult things for a small child to understand—especially when he wasn’t feeling well.

In addition to the medical side of health, what about the concept of “fitness” in early Chesterfield? Today we view fitness as a primary way to stay healthy and many of us even consider working out as a hobby.

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Chesterfield’s early residents would probably laugh at the very thought of fitness as a hobby.

Fitness in a farming community was inherent in their daily lives. Long days were spent in fields that had little mechanization and farm animals required constant tending.

Whether one worked on a farm, in an office or inside the home, physical activity was naturally incorporated into everyone’s day. Even middle class professions involved much more exercise and manual labor than they do today. Getting to and from work likely involved stints of walking, and there was likely much more movement in offices prior to the invention of technologies that deliver necessary communications. Homemakers, prior to the 1920s and beyond lived without inventions like the vacuum cleaner, washing machines and electric mixers. And, of course, they were their own dishwashers.

We are fortunate to have modern day medical care readily available and inventions that lessen our workload, but perhaps we could all take a lesson from our early settlers in Chesterfield, and add some movement and lifting into our days to keep strong and healthy. We may also try some of the natural home health remedies they used, maybe skipping the “tonics.” If you are wondering, I DID take a spoonful of the honey lemon juice back then. And even now when I get that little winter tickle in my throat, I still do.

If you have memories, photos, ideas or suggestions for future Chesterfield History 101 topics, please email Aimee at aimee@thehistorychick.com

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Healthy Lifestyle

Wondrous and Witful

Workouts

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itness-centered opportunities abound in the Chesterfield area, providing residents with unique opportunities to get and stay fit. Chesterfield Lifestyle would like to encourage our readers to get out and try something new in the “fitness arena.”

We challenge you to literally step outside of your comfort zone and find new ways to get in the best shape of your life.

Wellbridge Athletic Club & Spa

“The goal of Wellbridge Athletic Club & Spa is to help people achieve personal bests in cardio, strength, endurance, speed, agility, flexibility, power and coordination,” says Chris Jaeger, general manager of the Town and Country facility.

“The most popular trend in the fitness industry is High Intensity Training (H.I.T.).

“Led by our certified personal trainers, H.I.T. brings maximum fat loss and body sculpting by keeping your routine short and focused. Through these brief intervals of specially designed exercises performed with all-out effort, your muscles reward you long after the session is over.”

Wellbridge has added a functional training floor and state-

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of-the-art equipment like Synergy360.

“The new floor allows you to incorporate cutting edge fitness programs and train the way your body was designed to move, while Synergy360 provides limitless opportunities for a smarter and more effective workout,” says Jaeger. “It’s a full-service training nerve center that can be tailored to serve every individual and facilitate the latest fitness trends.”

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TITLE Boxing Club 695 Clarkson Road Chesterfield, MO 63017 636.536.4800 TitleBoxingClub.com

TITLE Boxing Club

“At TITLE Boxing Club, we offer unique boxing and kickboxing classes that will give you the body of a fighter without the scrapes and bruises,” says Rebecca Zargan, operations manager.

“Our classes begin with a fifteen-minute warm-up, followed by 30 minutes of bag work, and ending with 15 minutes of core exercises.”

Each class, whether boxing or kickboxing will provide a full body workout every time.

“With our combination of boot camp style exercises, moderate weight use and intense cardio, we guarantee that you will see results within the first three months, if not sooner,” Zargan says.

“No prior boxing experience is necessary. Our trainers will help you every step of the way.”

Try out the facility and mention Chesterfield Lifestyle and this article to receive one week of free classes.

BURN 1000 LLC 1036 Town & Country Crossing Drive Town and Country, MO 63017 Phone: 636.220.1010 Burn1000USA.com BURN 1000

Liane Levy-Green, an owner of BURN 1000, says her facility combines cardio with strength training.

“Our program is not just strength training, but also core stability, functional training,” says Levy-Green. “As people get older, their bone density diminishes so they have a hard time sitting down and getting back up. For example a squat is a perfect functional move, so people don’t lose the functionality of everyday life.

“BURN 1000 offers the perfect workout of strength, core training, stretching and cardio. All that should take 2.5 hours, but we give the same benefits in one hour through high intensity training. Our workout is geared for anyone; we give three sets of directions to use. Whether beginners, intermediate or advanced in class, everyone can do the move and adapt. With floor moves we show modifications to adapt to injuries so it doesn’t harm them, trainers make modifications if there is a shoulder, lower back or knee injury, so not to cause further harm. We can adapt motions to suit your body; it is about how you feel about what your body can do. We want to push people past the point of comfort so they keep challenging themselves each time they come. High intensity interval training is really the ultimate fat burning and muscle building type of workout, and we offer that.”

West County Family YMCA

“LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA is a free 12-week program for adult cancer survivors that meet twice a week for one hour and 15 minutes,” says Christie Greer, association marketing director for the YMCA of Greater St. Louis.

The program is free for those who qualify, with program costs underwritten by the YMCA. Space is limited for each session to allow for low instructor-to-participant ratio.

“YMCA wellness coaches work with each participant to fit the program to his or her individual needs,” she says. “The instructors are trained in the elements of cancer, post-rehab exercise and supportive cancer care.”

Benefits of the program include the opportunity to: Build muscle mass and strength Increase flexibility and endurance Improve day-to-day life Reduce the severity of therapy side effects Prevent unwanted weight changes Improve energy levels and self esteem “In addition to the physical benefits, the program provides participants a supportive environment and a feeling of community with their fellow survivors, YMCA staff and members,” Greer says. “A final goal of the program is to assist

West County Family YMCA 16464 Burkhardt Place Chesterfield, MO 63017 636.532.3100 YMCAStLouis.org

participants in developing their own physical fitness program, so they can continue to practice a healthy lifestyle, not only as part of their recovery, but as a way of life.”

To register for the program, contact Joyce Hoth at 314.436.1177 or jhoth@ymcastlouis.org, or for more information, contact Dixie Bowen at the West County Family YMCA at 636.532.3100 or dbowen@ymcastlouis.org. continued >

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Workouts (continued)

Pilates of West County

E2 Fitness Studio

“If Star Trek had a fitness center, it would be E2 Fitness Studio,” says Jeremy Bennett, owner of E2 Fitness Studio. “E2 is a futuristic workout facility that utilizes that latest advancements technology has to offer.”

E2 offers one-on-one personal training and small group sessions to match any goal or skill level, and implements “the Power Plate” into most programs.

“The Power Plate is a certified medical device used by the Mayo Clinic, as well as most professional sports teams, notably the Denver Broncos,” Bennett says. “The Power Plates generate harmonic vibrations that give amazing results when added to exercise. The harmonic vibrations cause maximum muscle activity, recruiting over 90 percent

E2 Fitness Studio 233 Lamp & Lantern Village Town & Country, MO 63017 Phone: 636.220.8570 e2energyevolution@gmail.com of the muscles engaged in the movement, compared to 30 percent with typical exercise.” It increases HGH levels over 500 percent more than normal, when used properly, and activate the body’s lymphatic system, which helps with detox.

“The Power Plate also increases resistance without weight on the joints,” he says. “The Power Plates increase movement (acceleration), rather than weight (mass), so when you use the Power Plate, you are increasing G Force up from the plate, rather than weight down on your joints.”

An E2 Cardio Accelerator is available to E2 members as well.

“The E2 Cardio Accelerator uses special near infrared lighting that shines on you in a private cardio booth,” Bennett says. “The lights warm up your body temperature about one degree. The special lighting penetrates through the skin, helping to burn fat, rather than glucose. Studies have shown the E2 Cardio Accelerator also increases HGH and improves skin health.”

Many of E2’s classes include Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC) workout programs. “This method of training requires a lot of oxygen, but not a lot of impact,” Bennett says. “EPOC combined with the Power Plate can increase metabolism up to 36 hours. This is one of the fastest and easiest ways to get in shape.”

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124 Chesterfield Commons East Road Chesterfield, MO 63005 636.536.2400 PilatesOfWestCounty.com

Pilates of West County

Ginger Hedrick, owner of Pilates of West County, says the facility offers only the authentic method of Pilates.

“The benefits range from helping those just starting an exercise program to the elite athlete seeking to improve their skills or prolong their performance,” she says. “Anyone can benefit from Pilates.

What we enjoy most in working with our clients is being able to custom design each session to meet their individual needs, goals or limitations.”

Everyone’s needs are unique, and everyone learns differently.

“We help each client understand their body and how to work more effectively for safer, better results,” Hedrick says. “Our workouts can range from very gentle to extremely challenging depending on the client. We are proud to have clients that we have been working with for as long as 14 years, and they are still challenged in their workouts and seeing the many benefits of training at Pilates of West County.”

Sumits Hot Yoga St. Louis

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“Our routine is very different than other Hot Yoga studios because we offer upbeat music, high energy and we welcome beginners through advanced students,” says Melissa Zeugin, who, with Emily Montgomery, is an owner of Sumits Hot Yoga St. Louis.

“Our Yoga, which consists of low impact movements that align with your body’s natural range of motion, is everyday yoga for everyday people. We have many new client specials as well as affordable class cards and packages.”

Unlike other forms of exercise that can eventually damage the body from overuse, hot yoga can be the bridge that helps you repair your body whether you are starting out as a beginner or enhancing your current training regimen.

Classes are fun and high energy with upbeat music that lets participants leave with less stress and reduced anxiety.

“At the very base of any yoga practice are proper breathing techniques that our certified staff can teach you so that you receive the maximum benefit from relaxing and calm breathing,” Zeugin says.

Hot Yoga can increase metabolism and cardio health.

“Your heart can work as much doing yoga postures in a heated room as it does when running a mile, without ever leaving your mat,” she says. “Several postures combine balancing and contracting muscles at the same time which stimulates metabolism so that your body is able to burn more calories more quickly while outside the yoga room.”

A regular yoga practice balances hormones for a more restful sleep and renewed energy throughout the day. Increased blood flow and oxygenation of tissue results in cell growth and reduces the build-up of toxins associated with premature aging. This pro-

“We recently completed four new Specialty Fitness Studios at its Chesterfield location (Marilyn Fox Building),” says Lisa Marucci, marketing director at the “J.” The Indoor Cycling Studio, Mind/Body Studio, Reformer Pilates Studio and Performance Training Studio offer J members the option of a la carte training in dedicated spaces, in addition to providing amenities unavailable at boutique gyms.

The Indoor Cycling Studio (included in membership) features 24 Kaiser M3 Series (magnetic resistance) cycles. The fully functional Reformer Pilates studio offers traditional reformer training, plus cardio, circuit and power training using a variety of Pilates equipment. The Mind/Body Studio is dedicated to yoga

Sumits Hot Yoga St. Louis 17668 Chesterfield Airport Road Chesterfield, MO 63005 636 536.3799

cess also softens your skin. Hot SumitsYogaSTL.com Yoga increases blood flow to hard to reach areas and allows for correct spine decompression and alignment.

“You won’t be forced into difficult positions,” she says. “The heat is therapeutic and will allow you to safely reach new levels of personal flexibility, even in beginner’s postures. Also, good posture becomes even more important for maintaining good health as you age by maximizing organ function and enhancing energy levels.”

JCC 16801 Baxter Road Chesterfield, MO 63005 314.432.5700 and mat Pilates practice (also included in membership).

The Performance Training Studio is a unique functional training space that can be adapted to each member’s particular goals.

Accessed through a personal trainer, its modular design can accommodate everything from traditional weights, to TRX Suspension Training, to sport-specific training (sled training, plyometric drills, battle ropes, hurdles, and more). In addition to one-on-one personal training, the J offers Signature Training (small group specialized training) options and Six Week Transformation programs in the space.

Stacy Rolfe, an instructor at the JCC in Chesterfield, says “The JCC has a very strong aquatic fitness program which is very appealing to seniors and people with mobility issues. I also teach a program called Insanity which is high intensity interval training and I have senior citizens that take that class.

I’ve got people who are beginners and I have triathletes taking that class. It’s a unique program not many gyms offer.”

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Locally Owned

Take a Peek at Liberty Eyecare and Keep Your Eyes Healthy!

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r. Sara Serati of Liberty Eyecare is a resident of Chesterfield and is an active member of both the Chesterfield Lions Club and the Chesterfield Rotary Club. Liberty Eyecare is an independent optometry practice. Dr. Serati loves working with her patients and is passionate about her practice. She listens thoroughly to patients and believes that getting to know her patients will increase the quality of health care and visual needs they receive.

Outside the office, Serati likes traveling, arts and crafts. She also loves both wild and domesticated animals and has two sweet rescued cats, one of which has been her companion through many long years of schooling.

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Scott Reifsnyder, the optician at Liberty Eyecare, has been in the optical industry for more than 20 years in this capacity. Scott specializes in eyewear fitting, frame styling, contact lens care and insurance billing. His many years of experience and training on the current fitting standards enables Reifsnyder to educate patients on the most suitable optical lens choices to best fit their inLiberty Eyecare 17714 Chesterfield Airport Rd Chesterfield, MO 63005 Phone: 636.536.3826 Email: libertyeyecare@gmail.com LibertyEyecareStl.com

dividual lifestyles. His extensive knowledge of insurance billing allows him to utilize benefits to best meet each patient’s eye care needs.

Reifsnyder has lived in St. Louis most of his life, is married and has one son with whom he is very active in Boy Scouts activities. He is compassionate and promotes quality care to patients of all ages.

Serati and her staff know how important eye health and appearance are to patients.

It is their collective mission to provide patients with complete quality eye care.

Serati takes the time to get to know her patients and learn about their lifestyles in order to provide the best care; whether patients wear glasses, contacts or need no correction at all.

“My practice specializes in eye diseases and various eye conditions,” Serati says.

“Eye exams in our practice include evaluating blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma, macular degeneration, eye allergies and dry eye, in addition to evaluating for vision. I run a dry eye evaluation for every patient in my clinic because dry eye is

Periodic eye and vision examinations are an important part of preventive health care. Many eye and vision problems have no obvious signs or symptoms. As a result, individuals are often unaware that problems exist. Early diagnosis and treatment of eye and vision problems are important for maintaining good vision and eye health, and when possible, preventing vision loss.

often missed or overlooked in regular eye exam. I provide all types of dry eye treatments available to the patients depending on their condition.”

As a parent, you may wonder whether your preschooler has a vision problem or when you should schedule your child’s first eye exam. Eye exams for children are extremely important, because 5 to 10 percent of preschoolers and 25 percent of school-aged children have vision problems. Early identification of a child’s vision problem can be crucial because children often are more responsive to treatment when problems are diagnosed early.

Liberty Eyecare’s optical dispensary features the latest in designer frames and sunglasses: Altair Ann Klein Armani Exchange Bebe Emporio Armani Joseph Abboud Lacoste Michael Kors Nike Nine West Polo Ralph Lauren Ray-Ban Tommy Bahama Vogue X Games Dr. Serati also prescribes a variety of specialty contact lenses such as orthokeratology, bifocal RGP, multifocal and astigmatism soft contact lenses.

Make an appointment with Dr. Serati, today.

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Financial Fitness

Finance Tips Every College Student Should Know W

hen the acceptance letter arrives from a college or university, it’s cause for celebration. But it’s also time to do some serious number crunching and take steps to mitigate potential education-related debt.

The Institute for College Access and Success (TICAS) estimates that the average student leaves higher education with a diploma in hand, and a debt load of more than $26,0001.

Even families who have saved for postsecondary education for years find themselves looking at ways to manage expenses as the cost of tuition, books and room and board add up. Exploring both traditional and non-traditional sources of financial aid can help make those mounting expenses more manageable.

Schedule a meeting with financial aid. As soon as you have settled on which school you’ll attend, contact the financial aid office and request an appointment with an advisor. If you’re within a drivable distance, it’s a good idea to meet in person and develop a relationship with someone who can help you identify potential aid sources you might not have considered otherwise. Closer to home, do the same with your high school counselor, who can keep an eye open for scholarships that match your credentials.

Explore association scholarships. Many professional associations and member-based organizations offer competitive scholarship programs. Check with the major employers in your area, particularly any in your chosen field, to find out if they offer any scholarship or grants. You can also check with family members to determine what organizations they belong to and whether you are eligible for any funds. For example, Foresters™, an international financial services provider committed to family well-being, offers the Foresters Competitive Scholarship2, which awards up to 250 26

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tuition scholarships worth up to $8,000 each for eligible members, their children and their grandchildren in the United States and Canada. Learn more about the scholarship opportunities awarded by Foresters at www.foresters.com.

File for federal aid. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), even if you don’t think your financial circumstances make you eligible for a grant. You may be surprised by what is available. In addition, research national grants such as Pell Grants that can help defray your expenses.

Secure a career-relevant job or internship. While classes, studying and enjoying a healthy social life are all important aspects of the college experience, gaining experience in your future career field is valuable too. Consult with your school’s career center or an advisor in your area of study to uncover paid internship opportunities that will help you develop your resume and bolster your bank account.

Making the most of potential resources to pay for your degree lets you keep your focus squarely on your studies so your next big cause for celebration can be your college diploma.

Foresters™ is the trade name and a trademark of The Independent Order of Foresters, a fraternal benefit society, 789 Don Mills Road, Toronto, Canada M3C 1T9; its subsidiaries are licensed to use this mark.

Institute for College Access and Success – Project on Student Debt report; 2013 This program is administered by International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. Foresters member benefits are non-contractual, subject to eligibility requirements and limitations and may be changed or cancelled without notice. For details, visit www.foresters.com.

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Sold Properties

Recently SOLD Chesterfield Properties subdivision

original list

sold price

% sold/orig

Greenberry Baxter Estates

$349,900

$340,000

97.17%

Brentmooor Place

$369,500

$359,000

Dougherty Woods

$375,000

Four Winds Farm Estates

dom*

bdrms

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34

4

2/1

97.16%

5

4

3/0

$360,000

96.00%

43

4

2/1

$384,900

$373,500

97.04%

75

4

3/1

Woodcliffe Place

$389,000

$377,500

97.04%

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3

2/1

Villas at Whitebrook

$400,000

$387,500

96.88%

6

4

3/0

Hickory Hills

$415,000

$415,000

100.00%

1

3

2/1

Chesterfield Trails

$415,000

$415,000

100.00%

4

5

2/1

Picardy Two

$450,000

$437,500

97.22%

61

4

3/0

The Forest

$519,900

$495,000

95.21%

1

5

3/1

Wildhorse Village

$545,000

$502,000

92.11%

110

5

4/1

Mason Valley Estates

$574,900

$535,000

93.06%

99

4

3/1

Brookhill Estates

$658,500

$625,000

94.91%

41

4

4/1

Regency Estates

$725,000

$690,000

95.17%

24

4

4/1

Schoettler Manor

$739,000

$717,500

97.09%

4

5

5/1

Wynfield Pointe

$779,000

$755,000

96.92%

28

4

4/2

Wilson Creek

$1,074,000

$1,040,000

95.85%

137

4

4/1

Orrville

$1,200,000

$1,114,220

92.85%

79

4

3/2

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January

THROUGH JANUARY 4 WINTER JEWELS AT THE BUTTERFLY HOUSE THE SOPHIA M. SACHS BUTTERFLY HOUSE AT FAUST PARK

Surround yourself with the magic of the season! Escape the cold and experience Winter Jewels at the Butterfly House! Go on a treasure hunt through our Animal Exhibit Hall, discover fairies in our Tropical Conservatory, and make new friends in the Gnome Forest. But be sure to guard your treasure and watch out for battling pirate cockroaches! Included with Butterfly House admission. FREE for Garden Members. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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JANUARY 29 CHESTERFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS WINGATE BY WYNDHAM WELDON SPRING

Join your Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce colleagues and friends for drinks, food, and networking. Non-members must prepay online or by phone and advanced registration required for all.

Bring plenty of business cards with you.

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Get going on your 2015 resolutions! Enjoy a morning of dancing and friends while you discover your passion, and reignite the flame while you get fit! 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 314.596.2188 Prestige-Ballroom.com fun@ prestige-ballroom.com

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Join your Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce colleagues and friends for a light breakfast, coffee, juice, and networking. Non-members must prepay online or by phone and advanced registration required for all. Bring plenty of business cards with you.

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Join your Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce colleagues and friends for a light breakfast, coffee, juice, and networking. Non-members must prepay online or by phone and advanced registration required for all. Bring plenty of business cards with you.

JANUARY 28 CHESTERFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2ND ANNUAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL AUDITORIUM

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FEBRUARY 7 & 8 HOT! HOT! HOT! AT THE BUTTERFLY HOUSE THE SOPHIA M. SACHS BUTTERFLY HOUSE AT FAUST PARK

Shake off the cold weather blues and join in fun, tropical-themed, kid-friendly activities, games and crafts that will make you go absolutely buggy. Enjoy live steel drum music, a toddler sandbox, crafts, and face painting. For families with kids of all ages.

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Parting Thoughts

Pick It and Kick It Words Stacy Rolfe

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h, January 1st, the spring cleaning of life. The “I’m going to do this, this and this” Super Bowl of Promises. Resolutions.

Commitments. Pledges. Ideas. Goals. Call them what you want; all have the same thing in common… an achievement-the culmination of hard work. You’re going to do this, this and this…and then you will have this.

New Year’s and resolutions are matches made in heaven, right?

Or, are they really the devil in disguise?

What??

Here’s a radical idea. Let’s say we nix the ole healthy, weight loss resolution this year? Again, what did you say? Yea, I said it. Let’s not put “lose 10 pounds” or, “go to the gym three times a week” on our resolution list. Why? Because, there’s something innately wrong about putting these things on a “to do” list so that once we’ve accomplished them we can cross them off and watch ourselves slide right back to where we started only to do the whole thing all over again next year.

Here’s what I recommend instead. (I’m not breaking any new ground here. This isn’t something you haven’t heard before, but perhaps you will see things in a different light and you will be ready to pay closer attention.) Let’s look at health—working out, eating right, and getting enough sleep -- as components of a lifestyle rather than a temporary change to achieve a goal.

Goals have a beginning and an end. Lifestyles are a continuum.

You see the difference?

Think of your health in the big picture. What’s weighing you down (pun intended)? Are you a chocolate/sugar lover (like moi), a bread loving pasta eater? Is it out of the question for a day to go by that doesn’t include a couple of glasses of wine…a beer or three? How does this make you feel in the morning? Do you wake up feeling great; or are there days when you wake up and still feel full—or just “thick” —or, maybe you wake with a headache?

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to wake up feeling great? You can. It just takes a different attitude about changing the way you are currently doing things. Figure out what your downfall is. We all have 34

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“something.” So, for the sake of argument, let’s say it’s chocolate, which is my “something.” If you can eliminate just this one type of food from your diet, guess what? You’re going to wake up feeling better, have more energy and you just might look better to boot, by taking this one tiny food ingredient out of your daily lifestyle.

You see, it’s not a goal. It’s a lifestyle.

This applies to anything that is getting in your way to living your best life. If it’s too much wine bogging you down, cut it out.

I don’t mean 100 percent of the time, but how about just for Monday through Friday. Enjoy. Even indulge on the weekends. Look forward to it. But, take the daily intake out of your lifestyle and booyah! You’re feeling better already.

So, again, think of your health as a bigger picture. It’s not just a goal to conquer. But, rather a daily way of living. Don’t let it intimidate you as it did me. I was really worried that I wouldn’t be able to be happy without eating chocolate every single day. That’s right. I said it. I didn’t think I was going to be happy without chocolate! More than wanting the chocolate, I wanted a healthier version of me; the sacrifice was worth it.

After about 7-10 days, I realized I wasn’t missing it the way I thought I would. I still looked forward to enjoying chocolate on the weekends and that helped. The real payoff was in how I felt. I actually felt happier and healthier. Overall, I felt very satifsfied that I was responsible enough to take stock into my ways, to figure out what was weighing me down and to fix it. It wasn’t a goal. It became a lifestyle.

I encourage all of our Chesterfield Lifestyle readers to find the right fit for each of their new healthy lifestyles and to kiss traditional resolutions “good-bye.” Start by changing one small thing at a time and build from there. What are you going to change first on your path to a healthy lifestyle?

Stacy Rolfe resides in Chesterfield with her family and teaches fitness classes at the JCC.