Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer
by Matthew McCurdy Some breast cancer risk factors are out of our control, such as age, female gender and genetic mutations. However, we can reduce the risk of breast cancer [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
A Note from Your New Publisher
Glad to Be Here As we enter the dog days of summer in Central Texas, gratitude helps take our minds off the heat. I am grateful for the ice cream truck’s [...]
Pet Adoption Creates Special Bonds for Special Needs
by Ericka Miller At the Austin Humane Society (AHS), the longest-standing no-kill shelter in Austin, animals with special needs are quite common. Opening our hearts and homes to pets with special [...]
Be as Happy as a Pup
by Lisa Sullivan One beautiful lesson dogs teach us is to be present in the now. Dogs are frequently happy because they aren’t too concerned about many things in life. That’s [...]
Integrative Approaches to Kidney Dysfunction
by Maoyi Cai Western physicians are sometimes confused by a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis of a patient with so-called kidney deficiency, because the renal function tests ordered by the physician [...]
Play Big at Camp Atta Girl!
by Lisa Sullivan Women from all over Central Texas can find their power, voice, strength, courage and laughter at Camp Atta Girl! which takes place 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., August [...]