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Flowers, birds and farmer’s markets… oh my! Longer days and warmer nights are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to experiencing all the joys that spring in Austin brings. The change in seasons can bring a renewed sense of energy and motivation, allowing you to reevaluate goals and reset intentions for wellness. Read more →
My name is Katherine Grey Crosswell and as Peoples’ resident Weight Loss Specialist, I know all too well the tricks and gimmicks of the natural weight loss supplement industry. However, I’ve finally found a supplement that suppresses appetite, eases obsessive thought patterns that can lead to unhealthy addictive behaviors and can also help curb specific cravings associated with food, alcohol and drugs. Read more →
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My name is Sarah Martin and I am a wellness specialist at Peoples South. At the end of January, I was lucky enough to join a reiki workshop being held at our location. For those unfamiliar with reiki, it is a form of hands-on energy transmission healing. The three-day workshop was held by Reiki Master Michael Abedin, who also publishes local magazine Austin All-Natural. Michael has had extensive training in reiki, linking him to eight different teachers in lineage under the founder of the practice, Mikao Usui. Read more →
While herbs and teas may come to mind when thinking of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian style of medicine is actually much more; it is a way of life and being. The literal translation of Ayurveda is “Life Science,” the main goal of which is to live as healthy as possible by maintaining the mind-body connection. Through Ayurveda, some of the simplest aspects of life correlate to how the mind and body intertwine. Digestion and diet are two ways that lifestyle affects Ayurveda. Read more →
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Remember when we were kids and used to watch our old electric meter on the sides of our homes? The disc would continuously rotate and the numbers on the analog dial would slowly change and we could see how much electricity our homes were using. This phenomenon was so interesting to me as a child. So, where did these old electric meters go, and what implications could this have for our health? Read more →
While many of us know that healthy eating helps build a foundation of health, we find that especially over the holidays it is easy to fall off the wagon. January is a great time to re-commit to a healthy lifestyle, and a simple cleanse can be a great kickstart for the new year! As a naturopathic doctor, I often find that when working with clients, a simple cleanse can reset the healthy habits that we work toward all year long. Read more →
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Sneezy? Runny nose? Itchy eyes? Sinus congestion? If these symptoms sound familiar, you could be one of the many living in Central Texas who suffer from the dreaded cedar fever. However, do not fear! There are natural remedies that can help reverse your symptoms and bring fast relief! Read more →
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In November 2013, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released new guidelines for prevention of cardiovascular disease. These have gotten quite a bit of media attention and were met with varying responses from the healthcare community. We wanted to offer a clear summary to our customers (and make sure that we on the wellness team fully understood the changes). Read more →
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