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.
What to Expect at Your First Functional Medicine Appointment at Alive and Well
For many people, booking a functional medicine appointment at a new clinic comes with a lot of questions and a little uncertainty. Here is an honest, step-by-step guide to exactly what happens at your first visit to Alive and Well, so you can arrive prepared and confident.
September 29, 2026 · 4 min read
Functional Medicine vs. Conventional Medicine: What's Actually Different?
Functional medicine and conventional medicine share the same goal: your health. But they ask fundamentally different questions to get there. Understanding the distinction can help you find the care that actually addresses the root of how you feel.
September 22, 2026 · 4 min read
The Executive Health Screen: The Most Comprehensive Checkup You Can Get
The Alive and Well Executive Health Screen is the most thorough health evaluation available in Austin. Covering 11 major health systems and combining advanced labs with clinical consultation, it gives high-performing individuals a complete picture of their health and a clear roadmap forward.
September 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Why We Test Before We Treat: Advanced Biomarker Testing at Alive and Well
At Alive and Well, we believe better data leads to better outcomes. Our advanced biomarker testing goes far beyond a standard blood panel to reveal what conventional labs miss, so your care plan is built on real evidence about your unique biology.
July 21, 2026 · 4 min read
What Is Integrative Medicine? The Alive and Well Approach
Integrative medicine brings together the best of conventional care and functional medicine to identify and treat the root causes of illness, not just symptoms. At Alive and Well, this philosophy shapes everything we do across our Austin and Dallas locations.
July 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Understanding the Key Differences: Integrative Medicine vs. Functional Medicine
Integrative medicine and functional medicine are often used interchangeably, but they represent distinct (though complementary) approaches to healthcare. Understanding the difference helps you find…
September 5, 2024 · 2 min read
Exploring Alternative Treatments for Lyme Disease
Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi transmitted through tick bites, is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States. While early Lyme disease responds well to…
August 9, 2024 · 2 min read
Mold Toxicity Treatment: Prevention, Recovery, Tips and More
Mold toxicity, also called mycotoxin illness or CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome), is one of the most underdiagnosed contributors to chronic illness. For genetically susceptible…
July 16, 2024 · 2 min read
Heart Health: Awareness, Prevention, and the Path Forward
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for one in every four deaths. Yet up to 80% of cardiovascular events are preventable. Understanding your…
June 12, 2024 · 1 min read
Functional Lab Testing: The Science Behind Personalized Health Insights
Standard blood panels tell you if something is obviously wrong. Functional lab testing tells you how well your body is actually working, revealing subtle imbalances before they become serious…
June 6, 2024 · 1 min read
Functional Medicine: Separating Fact from Fiction
Functional medicine has become one of the fastest-growing sectors of healthcare, and with that growth has come both genuine innovation and a fair amount of misinformation. Here we address the most…
May 10, 2024 · 1 min read
6 Ways to Improve Your Healthspan
Lifespan is how long you live. Healthspan is how long you live well, with energy, cognitive clarity, physical function, and freedom from chronic disease. While modern medicine has dramatically…
February 27, 2024 · 2 min read