This story originally appeared in print along with the story “Positive Outcome” The name has been changed, but the story is true. The “Mary” story tells the tale of a 56-year-old woman with chronic knee pain — OBERD uses her to demonstrate how its system is supposed to work. Mary goes to one physician after feeling […]
“The key to healing is returning to a calm state,” says reiki master practitioner Jill Allen. “When the body is in a truly relaxed state, it’s given the opportunity to rest, restore, and open itself to healing.” Reiki is a hands-on Japanese system of energy medicine that supports healing of the body, mind, and spirit.
“I think the value to exploring any kind of ‘alternative medicine’ is that it generally offers a gentle, holistic approach,” says midwife Kim James. “It often either replaces costly mainstream medical care or complements it, at the very least.” James has been a certified professional midwife since 1995 and has attended over 600 births. She
“The difference between Chinese and Western medicines is that Chinese medicine looks at the physical, mental, and emotional state of a person, since the body, mind, and spirit are inseparable,” explains licensed acupuncturist Gina Butler. “It’s a whole body approach with a customized treatment plan depending on the person.” Butler had her first exposure to
St. James Stewardship St. James Winery, home of the largest vineyards in Missouri, received an Agriculture Stewardship Assurance Program certificate from the Missouri Department of Agriculture. The ASAP certification recognizes crop growers who use responsible, science-based methods in their production. St. James was the first to receive the certificate in the new specialty crop category.
St. James Stewardship St. James Winery, home of the largest vineyards in Missouri, received an Agriculture Stewardship Assurance Program certificate from the Missouri Department of Agriculture. The ASAP certification recognizes crop growers who use responsible, science-based methods in their production. St. James was the first to receive the certificate in the new specialty crop category.
