Do you have high cholesterol? Pre-diabetes? High blood pressure or increased visceral fat deposition? These are the four cornerstones to Metabolic Syndrome (formerly Syndrome X), something that 1 out of every 4 Americans have. It is believed that Metabolic Syndrome will eclipse smoking as the #1 cause of Heart Disease in the US in the...

Classical Five Element Acupuncture, while treating all conditions, uniquely treats anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, and chronic pain. It focuses on not just a patient’s physical symptoms, but the emotional components behind them. No two treatments are ever the same. Join Lindsay Kohn, L.Ac., and Beverly Bragg Ware, L.Ac., Austin's only Five Element Acupuncture practitioners to...

Have you or someone you love been diagnosed with a gluten or dairy sensitivity? Can’t fathom your life without these foods? Are you curious how eliminating gluten- and dairy-containing foods can improve digestion, mental function and overall health? If so, join Barb Stansfield, RN/BSN, ACN for this short, informational talk on how gluten and dairy...

Recent discoveries in genomics, immunology, and the human microbiome are calling for a drastic revision to everything we thought we knew about autoimmunity and whether or not the body is actually attacking itself. Join Matt Dorsey, MAcOM, L.Ac. to learn about this alternative hypothesis on autoimmunity and why so many people are doubting the official...

Do you suffer from brain fog, fatigue, sleep problems, weight gain, or skin problems? It may be time for a detox! Join Dr. Thompson as she dives into common reasons for a toxic build up, and what you can do to incorporate detox into your daily life.   Free to attend. Please RSVP to drt@modernholistichealth.com....

Having trouble falling asleep? Are you waking up in the middle of the night or dragging throughout the day? Join Jane Yu to learn how to overcome common sleep issues like anxiety or over-active mind. She will discuss methods to help reset sleep cycles, calm the mind, and boost energy.   Jane Yu, L.Ac. is a...

Come and learn what hypnosis is, why it works, and how you can use it to overwrite the automatic programming of the subconscious mind. You will have the opportunity to participate in a group hypnosis session at the end of this talk.   Tara Martin was certified as a Master Hypnotist in 2008 by the...

Learn about the essentials of gut healing without diets, dogmas, or Dr. Google!   Lauryn Lax is a functional medicine practitioner, nutritionist, occupational therapist, and health journalist who empowers those with unsolved health challenges to uncover their root cause and feel good inside and out. Her work is inspired by her 20 years of personal...

Are you doing all the right things but not losing weight? Do you struggle to stay on a diet, feel like you have tried everything, and are frustrated with your lack of progress? Join Nutrition Therapy Practitioner, Anna Wilson in a discussion of how lifestyle, food, genetics, and gut flora may be blocking your weight...

Learn about the difference between two popular diets  – The Ketogenic and Paleo diets. - The Ketogenic diet is a way of eating that shifts your body from being a sugar burner to being a fat burner which may support better health. - The Paleo diet takes into account that our DNA hasn’t changed since...

Are you one of 70 million Americans that suffer from poor sleep? This seminar will look at underlying causes of poor sleep and how to fix it. Join Dr. Thompson as she dives into underlying health issues that may be disrupting your sleep and what YOU can do to fix it. Then from chairs, participants...

Feeling wired, but tired? Not sleeping well? Your adrenal glands could be to blame!   What we will discuss: How your body deals with stress. The sympathetic, or ‘fight or flight,’ system. The parasympathetic, or ‘rest and digest,’ system. What cortisol does to your body. Tips to control stress and get better sleep.    ...