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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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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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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…
Fitness
Moving Toward Better Mobility
Whether you’re an all-star, money-making athlete or a day-to-day desk worker, mobility holds a significant level of importance in every person’s life. The stiffness you feel…
Prevention
Summer Skincare Tips
Austin is a great place for spending time outdoors in the summertime sunshine. However, while catching some rays, it’s important to know how to take care…
Prevention
Exercise and Movement for Mental Wellness
Austin Fit Magazine community members are generally quite adept at moving their bodies, with great determination and focus, but how does movement affect your mental health?…
Prevention
Wellness FAQ: Shin Splints
What do a trail runner, a soccer player and you (probably at least once) have in common? Shin splints. It’s a cringe-worthy truth, but don’t endure…
Fitness
Post Quarantine Workout Safety
How to keep you and others healthy while at the gym. On June 3, Texas updated guidelines that lay out the standards of safety and…
Prevention
Op-Ed: A New Pandemic Threat
People may die because they’re not calling 911. Reports from the front lines of hospitals indicate a marked drop in the number of heart attacks and…
Fitness
Why Working Out Is Vital For Your Immune System
In the midst of a pandemic, working out and staying active is more important than ever. Health is at the forefront of everyone’s minds as of…
Healthy Living
Six Reasons to Slather on Sunscreen
Sunscreen is your skin’s best friend. Any dermatologist will tell you the first step to keeping your skin healthy and looking fresh is by adding sunscreen…
Fitness
The Importance of Slowing Down
As the clock reaches 8 a.m., basketball practice begins. Students from the University of Texas rack their balls and gather around their coach. Geoff Rich, assistant…
Healthy Living
How to be Fit and Fabulous at Any Age
People usually reach the peak of their physical functioning in their 20s and early 30s. After that, things start changing. The rate of the change is…
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Get Hip to Prevent Knee Injury
Enjoying sports and an active lifestyle motivates us to stay healthy and prevent injuries, if possible. Knee injuries such as injuring the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)…
Prevention
Seven Ways Stress Manifests in the Body
Stress takes a toll on your quality of life. It can cause emotional and mental difficulties such as anxiety. Also, chronic stress causes physiological changes that…
Prevention
Wellness FAQ: Osteoarthritis
Millions of Americans — and undoubtedly many of AFM readers — suffer from the debilitating effects of osteoarthritis. But new research and treatments are helping those…
Prevention
The Link Between Exercise and Good Oral Health
Your smile tells the world, “I’m happy to see you!” It speaks volumes about your overall well-being. When researchers discovered the link between periodontal disease, gingivitis…
Prevention
Seven Healthy Ways to Reduce Water Retention
Whether it’s a case of the monthlies or the after-effects of scarfing down a bag of chips instead of cooking dinner, water retention can make us…
