Browsing: Wellness
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How Emotion Can Affect the Body
“The most important relationship in your life is the relationship you have with yourself.” -Diane Von Furstenberg Our relationship with ourselves stems from recognizing a connection…
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Meditation and You
As we enter the month of February, it’s common to reflect on love and relationships and hold Valentine’s Day celebrations. It is also often a missed…
Healthy Living
How to Avoid Hangovers
Hangovers are the bane of many young adult and adult socialites. After a dinner with a friend that included a bottle(s) of wine or a specialty…
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Rejuvenate Your Skin in 2021
Your skin health isn’t just skin-deep. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), your skin is considered an outer reflection of your entire inner physical, mental and spiritual…
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Getting Your Physical Before Getting Physical
It is often said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. The New Year serves as a unique time to embark on…
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5 Tips to Take Care of Your Mental Health
Happy New Year, Austin Fit readers! If you are like everyone else right now, you are very much looking forward to a fresh start in the…
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The Best Mental Health Tips from 2020
Congratulations to all the Best Of Winners this year in Austin Fit Magazine! We are honored to be a member of this incredible community of health…
Wellness
AFM’s Guide to Recovery Labs in Austin
Health clubs are no longer limited to cardio classes, ellipticals and weight rooms. An entirely new market focusing on recovery has opened doors to technology that,…
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Genetics, Unlocking the Door to Success!
Hi AFM readers! I am Coach Kati Epps, and I am the founder of MyBody GX. Health, nutrition, and fitness have been a draw for me…
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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…
Prevention
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…
