Root-cause wellness, in plain English.
Notes from our providers on the supplements, protocols, and root causes behind how you feel. The same clinical thinking that shapes care at Alive and Well.
Strong Bones for Life: The Nutrients Most Women Are Missing
Bone density loss is silent, gradual, and largely preventable. Here's what the research says about the nutrients that protect bone health across a lifetime, and why most women aren't getting enough.
August 19, 2026 · 2 min read
Hot/Cold Immersion: The Science Behind Contrast Therapy
Contrast therapy, alternating between heat and cold exposure, is one of the most powerful tools available for recovery, circulation, inflammation reduction, and mental resilience. At Alive and Well, our hot and cold immersion suite brings this ancient practice into a modern clinical setting.
August 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Back to Peak Focus: Brain Fuel for a Busy Fall
Fall demands more from your brain than summer does. Here's what cognitive support supplements actually do, which ones are worth your attention, and how to build a focus stack that works.
August 16, 2026 · 2 min read
A Survival Guide for the Most Chaotic Month of the Year
Back to school month packs more schedule disruption, stress, and logistical complexity into a few weeks than almost any other time of year. Here's how to stay sane through it.
August 13, 2026 · 2 min read
Back to School Season = Cold and Flu Season. Be Ready.
When school starts, shared spaces put immune systems to the test. Here's how to build the family's defenses before the first bug makes its rounds.
August 13, 2026 · 2 min read
Why Am I Always Tired? 8 Root Causes Functional Medicine Actually Addresses
Fatigue is the most common complaint in functional medicine practice, yet it is also the most frequently dismissed in conventional care. Here are 8 root causes of persistent tiredness that functional medicine identifies and treats, and how Alive and Well can help you find real answers.
August 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Your Gut Controls More Than You Think
70% of your immune system lives in your gut. So does most of your serotonin. When your gut is off, everything is off. Here's how to reset it.
August 10, 2026 · 2 min read
Up to 80% of People Are Deficient in This One Mineral
Magnesium is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions. Most people don't get enough from food. Here's what that deficiency actually looks like, and how the right form makes all the difference.
August 10, 2026 · 2 min read
Summer Is Beautiful. What It Does to Your Skin Isn't.
UV exposure, heat, and dehydration accelerate collagen breakdown. Here's the science behind collagen supplementation, and why summer is the most important time to start.
August 10, 2026 · 2 min read
The Back-to-School Supplement Checklist for the Whole Family
Back to school season is one of the most reliable immune system stress tests of the year. Here's the proactive supplement checklist that keeps the whole family healthy through the transition.
August 5, 2026 · 2 min read
IV Therapy 101: What It Is, Who It's For, and What to Expect
IV therapy delivers vitamins, minerals, and nutrients directly into your bloodstream for immediate absorption. At Alive and Well in Austin, we offer a full menu of IV drips and vitamin shots tailored to your specific health goals, from energy and immunity to recovery and hydration.
August 4, 2026 · 4 min read
Compounding Pharmacy in 2026: What's Changed, What's Available, and What You Need to Know
The FDA's 2026 regulatory actions around GLP-1 compounding have created confusion for patients who rely on compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide. Here is a clear, honest breakdown of what changed, what is still available, and why Alive and Well's licensed compounding pharmacy continues to serve patients safely and legally.
July 28, 2026 · 3 min read