The ancient art of Qi Gong
“Qigong” translates from Chinese to mean, roughly, to cultivate or enhance the inherent functional (energetic) essence of the human being. It is considered to be…
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2018 Newsletter Archive
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The Benefits of Fire Cider, A DIY Remedy
Fire cider is a delicious homemade herbal concoction that uses apple cider vinegar to extract the medicinal constituents from herbs. This herbal tonic is consumed…
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Peoples Holiday Gift Guide 2017
Looking for the perfect gift for someone on your list? What could be better than the gift of health? Mention you saw this gift guide and…
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Your B12 and Folic Acid Labs May Be Misleading You
Looking at the levels of Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) and Folic Acid in your blood can help diagnose different types of anemias, investigate neuropathy, and evaluate…
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How to Solve the Mystery of Your Inflammation
In my practice I’m often asked about anti-inflammatory diets, and while there are some fairly simple answers, as people start to research these diets on…
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Pumpkin, Spice and Everything Nice
Is it possible to have healthy food over the holidays that doesn’t make you feel deprived? YES! October marks the beginning of three months of…
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The Nature of Naturopathic Medicine
In 2013, the US Senate passed a resolution designating the second week in October (October 8-14, 2017) as Naturopathic Medicine Week to encourage Americans to…
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Cocowhip Comes to Texas
Cocowhip, the extraordinarily tasty paleo, low-sugar, vegan-friendly soft serve, first came across my path the year I was living in Australia and studying Clinical Nutrition. Having been recently diagnosed…
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Your Back-to-School Wellness Guide
With young ones going back to school after a long summer vacation, it is important to get them on a good wellness routine. Quality supplements…
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Anxiety, Depression, and Chronic Illness: An Epigenetic and Nutrigenomic Approach
Over the last thirty years, how many of you have noticed the rise in anxiety and depression? Have you also noticed an increase in ‘autoimmune’…
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Got the Texas Summer Blues? You’re Not Alone
Did you know that in Texas, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is just as common in the summer as in the winter? While we have plenty…
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What Does Your Food Allergy Test REALLY Mean?
People are often confused by the terminology describing food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances. This confusion leads to miscommunication at the doctor’s office when requesting testing…
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Whether Hunter, Gatherer or Desk Jockey, Foot Health Matters
For those over the age of 40 starting to feel the painful effects of foot dysfunction, it may not come as a surprise that more…
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A Mindful Approach to Children’s Eating Habits
There are many questions parents can have concerning their child’s weight, such as “Is calorie restriction practical in children who have excess weight?” and “Does…
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Behind the Screen: What’s in YOUR Sunscreen?
With a dizzying array of sunscreens to choose from, it can be difficult to determine which products are both safe and effective. In this article…
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Healthy Fathers = Happy Fathers
Healthy levels of testosterone are critical to healthy aging for men, and an increasing number of men are experiencing symptoms of low testosterone at younger…
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Get Out of That Rut, Heal Your Gut
You may have heard that 70% of our immune system is found it the gut. So it stands to reason that gut health is at…
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Going Vegan is Easy (and Healthy Too)!
Have you considered going vegan or vegetarian but thought it might be too difficult or you’re not sure if it would be a healthy decision?…
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7 Tips for Parents on Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), describes a range of developmental delays in areas like social skills, cognition, language and communication, and motor skills. Telltale…
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Self Care Rituals with Herbs and Flower Essences
“And you? When will you begin that long journey into yourself?” – Rumi Spring is upon us. And as we declutter our bodies and homes,…
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Wanderlust Essentials: The Must-Haves For Summer Travel
As we enter deeper into the spring season, cravings for oceanside breezes and weekend camping trips are rampant. The deep seated urge to see the…
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Your Menopause Symptoms are NOT Normal
As second-year medical students, my classmate and I attended Gynecology class listening to our topic of the day, “Menopause.” Our teacher was a wonderful Naturopathic…
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The Women Who Made Medical History
Women have played significant roles in healing fields throughout history. However they were not widely permitted to attend medical training programs until the late 1800s…
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How I Learned to Lose the Weight and Keep it Off
Early in childhood I started gaining weight. My parents were very health conscious according to popular wisdom at the time and made sure I got…
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Naturally Repair Cavities and End Gum Disease
Before we get into reversing cavities, we need to ask, what exactly does oral health consist of? Oral health is invisible and relatively difficult to measure….
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First Assess, Then De-Stress
STRESS. The mention of the word brings a variety of reactions from virtually everyone: a knowing nod of the head, rolling the eyes, and numerous…
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2017 Newsletter Archive
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Jumpstart Healthy Habits with Juice!
I designed the Peoples Rx 3-Day Seasonal Cleanse Program as an easy and delicious reboot for the body and mind. Optimal health requires optimal daily…
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Radio Show – December 2016
Saturday, 12/31/16: “Let’s Get Healthy!” with Bill Swail, RPh and Dr. Rey Ximenes, MD Jessica Manson, MAcOM, Dipl. OM, LAc with Integrative Oriental Medicine, located…
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Stress and Allergies
Reduce Allergy Symptoms with Lifestyle Modifications If Austin weren’t such a great city, many people would likely choose to live elsewhere due to the severe…
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Radio Show – November 2016
Saturday, 11/26/16: Let’s Get Healthy! with Bill Swail, RPh and Marianne Calvanese, ND Mojgan Arashvand, DO, integrative cardiologist and Medical Director at TX Center for…
