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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 →

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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 →

With so many products on the market for every ailment imaginable, it can be tough to know which ones are the most tried and true. Now that 2013 has come and gone, let’s take a moment to reflect on the top 5 noteworthy products that have made a positive impact with so many Peoples customers and that have become our favorites of the year.   Read more →

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The holidays are here and with them come turkey, stuffing, cookies, eggnog and general yumminess that makes this season so fantastic (and fattening)! There will be parties, family, lots of food and drink, as well as joy and stress. It just goes with the holiday territory. The great news is that there are some simple things you can do to compensate for the holiday craziness and keep your body feeling strong and your jeans fitting great! Read more →

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One of the most exciting discoveries in the health food industry this year has been bulletproof coffee. Bulletproof coffee is the American spin on Tibetan traditional yak butter tea which provides the body with good fats while boosting energy and supporting optimal brain function. The American diet has become increasingly deficient in good fats over the past decade due to governmental advice pushing fat-free and low-fat diets. The truth is that our bodies need good fats to properly function and bulletproof coffee offers a way to get said fats first thing in the morning with our cup of joe. It’s the easiest way to support mental function without much hassle or money! Read more →

Interested in a quality product that promotes overall mental calm as well as improved, radiant skin?

My name is Meg Dwyer and I am a Wellness Consultant at Peoples in Westlake. Recently I experimented with a bottle of Dragon Herbs’ Pearl Powder by Ron Teeguarden and loved it! I felt a greater sense of calm than I’ve experienced in months and, as a welcomed side effect, have softer skin. I have definitely noticed that I have received more compliments on my skin lately.

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Winter months are a challenging time for many people. Recovering from the stresses of the winter holiday season can prove surprisingly challenging, especially as we experience fewer hours of sunlight and cold dreary weather. Unexplained feelings of worry, sadness, frustration, tension, or apathy are common signs that brain chemistry is not in optimal balance. For many, these feelings are short lived, and resolve once the stress or dark weather pass. For others these feelings are frequent companions and they begin affecting daily functioning. Mood issues that are more serious outlast the situation that may have caused them and are often accompanied by changes in sleep and eating patterns, as well as motivation to participate in daily life. As with any persistent health issue, if struggles with mood are persistent it is a good idea to enlist the help of a health care provider.

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