Arts + Culture

Math of the Arts

Parents across North Texas value excellence, opportunity, and long-term outcomes—and when it comes to extracurricular activities, the data behind arts education is compelling:Students who participate consistently in music, theatre, or visual arts score up to 31 points higher on the SAT, a meaningful advantage in competitive college admissions.Arts-involved students demonstrate significantly stronger executive function, including improved focus, working memory, and problem-solving...

Health + Wellness

Did You Know 70–80% of Your Immune System Lives in Your Gut?

When people think about immunity, they often think about white blood cells or supplements. But the majority of immune activity actually occurs in the gut.Roughly 70–80% of the immune system resides in the gastrointestinal tract. This means digestion, inflammation, hormone balance, and immune health are deeply intertwined.When gut-related systems are overwhelmed or restricted, immune function is often affected — sometimes in surprising ways.How Fascia Affects Organ FunctionOrgans don’t just sit...

Health + Wellness

Connecting Fascia to Immunity

Many people expect to feel lighter, freer, and better after bodywork.But some leave feeling exhausted, foggy, achy, or even flu-like.While this reaction can be confusing and frustrating, it may indicate something important about how fascia, the immune system, and the lymphatic system interact.Fascia: More Than Structural TissueFascia is the connective tissue that surrounds and connects muscles, organs, nerves, and blood vessels. Traditionally, it’s been viewed as a structural support system, but...

Health + Wellness

Why You Feel Inflamed

Feeling inflamed is one of the most frustrating experiences—especially when your bloodwork says everything is “normal.” Many people walk away confused, dismissed, or told to “wait and see.” But inflammation isn’t only biochemical. It’s also mechanical and neurological.Your fascia—the connective tissue that surrounds every muscle, nerve, and organ—can become restricted from stress, injury, surgery, or inflammation itself. When fascia tightens, it slows lymphatic flow, traps fluid, and creates...