“When I was young, my mom would sit me down while she worked out. She took care of her health and her body. She had health books laying around everywhere. I didn’t realize it at the time, but I guess that was kind of setting … Continue readingHe’s helping people reach their full potential
“I knew it would be stressful to come to college. In my late teens I had a lot of anxiety. I had some depression issues, some health issues that were going on. And I didn’t know what I wanted to do for a long time. … Continue readingStudent works to overcome nervousness, anxiety
“I got pretty sick when I was 17. I lost a bunch of weight, like 23 pounds, within a span of seven to 10 days. Nobody could figure out what was going on. I saw multiple doctors and I got multiple opinions. It ended up … Continue readingTeen health issues lead to career in nutrition
Jenny Willis-Davis was working in downtown Houston last October when her husband contacted her. “He got a phone call from school. They told him, ‘You need to come get your son immediately or we’re calling the ambulance,’” she said. Not something that any parents want … Continue readingThis parent an advocate for young athletes’ health
Sylvia Escontrias caught the business bug as a teenager. “I remember telling my parents when I was a sophomore in high school that I was going to get a job at the mall,” she said. “They laughed and told me not to let my grades … Continue readingShe is sold on being a successful businesswoman
In front of Sterling Municipal Library, she walked over to a young man and gave him food from one of her grocery bags. “I’ve had that giving spirit ever since I was a little girl growing up in Mississippi. Since I was about 5 years … Continue readingDespite her own issues, she is quick to help others
There was major back surgery, followed by an infection and bad reaction to strong antibiotics. Ongoing pain issues led to losing her job. A fall brought on additional problems and doctor visits. Then came a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease. To say the least, … Continue readingEating right key to enjoying healthy life
“My husband, Victor, and I have been married for 28 years. I was 14 when I met him. We lost six children together. The first one was born dead. Then we went to 6½ months, 4 months, 3 months, 1½ months and 2 months. All … Continue readingSix miscarriages later, ‘blessed’ to have children
“I turned 76 last month. Never thought I’d live this long. I’ve had a bunch of medical problems. Right now, it’s my legs. I’ve got peripheral artery disease, where the veins get all stopped up. I’m hoping I can do away with this walker pretty … Continue readingDespite health issues, ‘Fat Mac’ keeps on going
“I like to call myself a horticulturist. But I guess that’s just a glorified way of saying farmer or gardener. I specialize in gourmet mushrooms. “I’ve converted a large room in my father’s house into a grow room. Hopefully, when I have a little more … Continue readingHealthy lifestyle important to local ‘farmer’