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Therapy Spotlight: The Five Pillars of Traditional Chinese Medicine
October 24 is Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day. The five pillars of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) include acupuncture, tui na, herbal medicine therapy, nutrition and qigong. For maximum health benefits, [...]
Holistic Hemp: Nutritious and Sustainable
by Sheila Julson Hemp, a variety of the cannabis sativa plant species grown specifically for the industrial uses of its derived products, has environmental, economic and health benefits. After years [...]
Business Spotlight: Syntropy Wealth Management
Syntropy Wealth Management Ethically Building Financial Security by Sheila Julson As a devoted environmentalist and career financial planner, Derek Eckert grew excited about the ethical investing options that became available [...]
Cavitations – The Silent Infection
by Sheila Julson While most people are familiar with cavities, cavitations—holes in the jawbone created by extracted teeth not healing properly—can trap bacteria, toxins and other debris. Also known by [...]
Yoga Improves Quality of Life for Cancer Patients and Survivors
by Matthew McCurdy Cancer patients and survivors face unique challenges to their physical and mental health, some of which persist for decades. Ample research has found that yoga interventions increase [...]
Event Spotlights
Workshop Explores Joy, Curiosity and Gratitude Through Creativity An intuitive art workshop, Accessing Your Creativity Through Mindfulness: A Path to Inner Peace, Intuition and Joy, will be held from 10 [...]
Syntropy Wealth Management Opens Office
Derek Eckert, CFP®, CEBS, managing director at Syntropy Wealth Management, recently opened an office at 7500 Rialto Boulevard, Building 1, Suite. 250, in Austin. He completed the U.S. Forum for [...]
Goat Yoga is a Hit
by Sheila Julson Cultivating higher consciousness becomes a little more interesting when adorable, cuddly goats get involved. During goat yoga, goats are brought in to roam among class participants, providing [...]