Browsing: Wellness
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Digital Consumption vs. Eye Health
Blurry vision, watery eyes, a sharp headache and a stiff neck — it is the new, after-work feeling far too many of us can now relate…
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Wellness FAQ with My Vinyasa Practice
AFM: What is yoga therapy? MVP: Yoga therapy is complementary to other therapeutic modalities. It leverages the tools found within yoga and mindfulness to work through…
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The Best and Worst Plants For Austin Allergies
There’s something in the air, and it isn’t love! Fall in Texas means sneezing, wheezing and sniffling for many of us. Like live music and barbecue,…
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Empowerment Through Integrative Medicine
To say this particular time in history is a stressful one for healthcare professionals everywhere is an understatement. Healthcare workers have experienced stress and emotional fatigue…
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Self-Care Tips for the Upcoming Holidays
The holiday season is fast approaching, and for many of us it’s going to be an unusual one. Unfortunately COVID-19 is still upon us, and that…
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The Stretch That May Save Your Back
The last few months have been interesting for me for an incredible variety of reasons, but the one I want to tell you about right now…
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Five Ways to Win the Day
Ever get to the end of the day and feel like you just spun your wheels, didn’t accomplish anything particularly important and weren’t that happy and…
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Wellness FAQ with US Cryotherapy
AFM: What is whole body cryotherapy? US Cryo: Whole body cryotherapy is a brief, cold shock treatment using sub-zero temperatures to stimulate the nervous system producing…
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Finding Gratitude through Loss
My personal gratitude journey began sitting on my boat dock in the early morning light, peering around the side of our boat in hopes of a…
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The Mindful Side of Integrative Health
What led you personally to qigong and tai chi, and how long have you been practicing? I started tai chi while studying at the University of…
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12 Grounding Techniques to Manage Anxiety
The year 2020 might go down in history as synonymous with anxiety. The uncertainty never seems to end, and even folks formerly known for their calming…
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How Nutrition Can Impact Your Mental Health
Research from the last ten years has shown that your gut health and nutritional habits impact your mental and emotional health. Gut health can be an…
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More Than Just a Simple Rhythm: How Music Impacts Your Mental Well-Being
When your favorite jam comes over the airwaves, you can’t help but smile and maybe sing along. This truth holds even when your day started with…
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How to Explore Body-Music Connections
Music is a powerful tool many of us can’t imagine our lives without. A single song or even a simple melody has the ability to teleport…
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Balancing Your Circadian Rhythm
As we settle back into the grind of our busy lives with work and school, it’s easy to let go of those blissful self-care routines we…
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Practicing Musculoskeletal Health
Back pain and general muscle soreness are common problems for many people. Understanding correct force postures and maintaining your musculoskeletal system will help to both treat…
Wellness
Wellness FAQ with Sonex Orthopedics
AFM: What is Shockwave Therapy and why is it a better alternative than surgery? Vieira: Shockwave Therapy is formally called Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy. It uses high…
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Introducing Your Next Skincare Obsession: Light Therapy
Light has always been a resource humans look to for restorative energy. However, it wasn’t until the early 20th century that light was discovered as a…
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Hittin’ the Trails with Erik Stanley
When COVID-19 hit, I was pretty anxious about having my son at home full time. My wife and I both work full time and our 2.5-year-old…
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Soulful Journey
While I was growing up, my dad worked for Lone Star Beer. During his time with the company, he worked on the crew that grew it…
