Fix It Chix Studio

Be sure to bring your mugs by the studio and taste our Vintage Velvet Hot (Dark) Chocolate! We would love to say hi and chat with you!

Who's ready for Sip n' Stroll? Here's the list of the participating Chocolatiers. Check the event listing for more information.
Father Christmas 101 S River St
Seguin Art League 104 S Austin St
Tarpon Blue Real Estate & Insurance 105 S River St
Fix It Chix Studio 106 W Court
Guadalupe Printing & Solutions 107 N Camp St
Brava Realty 108 E Court St.
Jamielizabeth @ Brava Realty 108 E Court St.
Burnt Bean 108 S Austin St.
Seguin Jewelry 108 N Austin St.
Schultz Saloon 109 N Austin St
Court St Coffee Shop 301 N Austin St.
Seguin Brewing Company 111 W Gonzales St.
Elevation Fitness 112 W Court St.
Seguin-Guadalupe Heritage Museum 114 N River St.
Southern Good 114 S Austin St.
Vogue Shoes 114 W Court St.
Re/Max Go 115 N Austin St
First Baptist Church 200 N Austin St.
City of Seguin 200 S Austin
St. Andrews Episcopal Church 201 E Nolte St.
Magnolia Hotel Bed & Breakfast 203 S Crockett
Guadalupe County Fair Assn 204 S Austin St.
The Mercantile 206 S Austin St.
You're So Crafty 208 S Austin St.
Pecantown Books & Brews 212 S Camp
Gift & Gourmet 212 S Austin St.
Farmers Insurance/ McGaha Agency 200 N River Suite 150 A
Moss & Willow 315 N Austin St.
Mosheim Mansion 409 N Austin St.
Austin St. Market 414 N Austin St.
Sips n Gulps 501 N Austin St.
Aftermath Strength Central Park
Church of Jesus Christof Latter - Day Saints Central Park
Dietz Flower Shop and Tuxedo Rental Central Park
Direct Auto Central Park
Guadalupe Valley Habitat for Humanity Central Park
Hair Forum Central Park
Leap Ahead Learning (1) Central Park
Leap Ahead Learning (2) Central Park
Paws to Perfection Central Park
Ross Dermatology Central Park
Seguin Elks Lodge Central Park
sMAC'n Noodles Central Park
*Limited Edition Mugs will be available during the event in the Central Park Band Stand. $15 each
**Maps will be available in the Central Park Band Stand

Semaglutide and tirzepatide are medications that belong to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs). These medications are primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes and can be valuable tools in helping individuals gain control of their health, especially in managing blood sugar levels and associated conditions. Here's how semaglutide and tirzepatide can contribute to health control:

Blood Sugar Control:

Insulin Regulation: Both semaglutide and tirzepatide work by mimicking the action of the natural hormone GLP-1. This helps regulate insulin levels, which is crucial for controlling blood sugar (glucose) levels.
Weight Management:

Appetite Suppression: GLP-1 RAs, including semaglutide and tirzepatide, can help suppress appetite and promote a feeling of fullness. This can aid in weight management, a crucial aspect of overall health, especially for individuals with type 2 diabetes who may be overweight or obese.
Cardiovascular Benefits:

Heart Health: Both medications have demonstrated cardiovascular benefits. They have been shown to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in people with type 2 diabetes who have established cardiovascular disease.
Blood Pressure Regulation:

Blood Vessel Function: Semaglutide and tirzepatide may have positive effects on blood vessel function, contributing to better blood pressure control.
Reduced Risk of Hypoglycemia:

Safety Profile: GLP-1 RAs have a lower risk of causing hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) compared to some other diabetes medications, providing a safer treatment option for many individuals.
Multi-System Benefits:

Holistic Impact: Beyond blood sugar control, these medications may have positive effects on various systems in the body, potentially contributing to overall health improvement.
Flexible Administration:

Convenient Options: Semaglutide is available in both injectable and oral forms, offering flexibility in administration. This may improve treatment adherence and convenience for individuals.
Improved Quality of Life:

Symptom Reduction: By effectively managing blood sugar levels, promoting weight loss, and enhancing overall cardiovascular health, these medications can contribute to an improved quality of life for individuals with type 2 diabetes.
It's important to note that these medications should be prescribed and used under the guidance of a healthcare professional. Individual responses to medications can vary, and healthcare providers consider various factors when determining the most suitable treatment plan for each person. Lifestyle modifications, including a healthy diet and regular physical activity, are also essential components of managing type 2 diabetes and overall health. If you have questions or concerns about these medications, it's advisable to discuss them with your healthcare provider.

Freedom Integrative Health is providing educational information on general wellness topics which is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. You should always discuss the intention of beginning a new health regimen with your primary care physician.

I have several clients who come back month after month because they say they are “addicted to the sleep”!!

I, personally, have felt the improvement in my restfulness when I receive regular treatment. It took about a month and a half of no red light for it to wear off and me notice a difference in my sleep patterns- it was HUGE!!

While sleep disorders and insomnia are complex problems at their core, our lack of regular sunlight at key times of the day, paired with our constant use of phone and computer screens, means that the majority of us have less than ideal circadian rhythm patterns and poor melatonin production.

If this sounds like you, why not see what red light can do for you! No medication, no pain; 25 minutes of warm relaxation!!

Think of our little buddies, the mitochondria, as tiny superheroes in our body. They play a big role in how well we sleep, and red light therapy (RLT) is like a friend that helps them do their job better.

Now, when it comes to sleep, many people know about melatonin – the hormone that helps us sleep. But here's the cool part: melatonin isn't just for sleep; it's also like a bodyguard for our mitochondria. While we're catching Z's, melatonin makes sure our mitochondria stay safe and sound.

Diving a bit deeper, melatonin does some superhero things for our mitochondria: it protects them from damage, keeps their energy functions in check, and even helps our brain by preventing stress that can lead to diseases like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's.

And here's the surprising part: melatonin isn't just in our brain. It's found in lots of places like our eyes, skin, and even our immune system! This means that red light therapy might not only help melatonin in our brain but all over our body.

So, in simple terms, red light therapy could be like a superhero boost for our sleep and overall health, making sure our little mitochondria and melatonin are doing their best work!

Here is what the research says:

"A review of the literature suggests that not only retinal, but also whole-body and intranasal irradiation with red light leads to a notable increase in serum melatonin levels in humans." (2)​​

​"Our study confirmed the effectiveness of body irradiation with red light in improving the quality of sleep of elite female basketball players and offered a non-pharmacologic and noninvasive therapy to prevent sleep disorders after training.” (3)

"Red light (610 and 660nm) has no effect on melatonin suppression and slightly shortens the time before dim light onset of melatonin secretion." (4)

"The 14-day whole-body irradiation with red light treatment improved the sleep, serum melatonin level, and endurance performance." (5)

I will post the studies in the comments upon request.

Freedom Integrative Health is providing educational information only on low risk, general wellness topics that do not require FDA approval and which is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Did you know?

red light therapy (RLT) can help fix heart injuries caused by a heart attack. It does this by making the heart work better, reducing the scarred areas in the heart, helping new blood vessels grow, and controlling the inflammation and protective factors; this will help prevent the development of heart failure caused by heart injury!

What's cool about RLT is that it's not invasive (doesn't require surgery), doesn't involve medicines, and is easy to use. This makes it a promising option for treating heart issues!

Additionally, when red light therapy is used alongside regular heart treatments, it seems to work even better at fixing heart-related issues. So, it's like a teamwork approach to make things better!

Here is some of what the research says:

(Regarding myocardial infarction): “PBM could reduce mitochondrial damage by 60%, including mitochondrial swelling, vacuolization, and mitochondrial spinal injury. This is consistent with the observation of increased ATP production in the ischemic myocardium, demonstrating that PBM can inhibit the rapid decline of ATP and reverse the results of insufficient myocardial energy.” (1)

“In this study, we found that 630 nm LED as a low-power PBM therapy can promote post-infarction myocardial proliferation and revascularization, but without significant modulation of fibroblasts… This finding indicates that LED-Red exhibits the promising application in heart regeneration after myocardial infarction.” (2)

“The results suggest that PBMT, through the modulation of gene transcription and miRNA expressions, can interfere in cardiac fibrosis activation after MI, mainly reversing the signaling pathway of profibrotic genes.” (3)

“PBM can not only directly exert the positive effects of myocardial infarction injury treatment on myocardial repair, ATP synthesis, and regulation of inflammatory factors but also facilitates myocardial protection.” (4)

"Considering the importance of inflammatory activation and its systemic and local impact on skeletal muscles in HF, a safe, simple and inexpensive strategy such as LLLT could be used as a new non-pharmacological form of treatment for the pro-inflammatory state in HF (heart failure) syndrome." (8)

"Considering the data presented herein and the current state of knowledge regarding the anti-inflammatory efficacy of LLLT, we conclude that LLLT may exert beneficial effects to the myocardium after MI (myocardial infarction)." (9)​​

Freedom Integrative Health is providing educational information only on low risk, general wellness topics that do not require FDA approval and which is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.