There are many reasons why someone may choose to go vegetarian. Maybe it’s for their health, or maybe it’s due to concerns about animal welfare. Some people start eating vegetarian as children because it’s what their families did. Whatever the case may be, being vegetarian can present unique challenges and benefits when it comes to … Continue reading How to Lose Weight as a Vegetarian

Many of us see nature as scenery, something that resides in the background of our lives. However, the connection between nature and wellness cannot be ignored. We need at least 30 minutes of sunlight each day to have a healthy circadian rhythm. Walks in nature have a way of boosting our moods. The more time … Continue reading Understanding the Connection Between Nature and Wellness

As a person carrying excess weight, you may feel like food is the enemy. After all, isn’t food what got you here in the first place? Thinking this way can lead to a host of mental issues, from anxiety and depression to disordered eating. Part of being healthy is embracing food for its intended purpose: … Continue reading How to Build a Better Relationship with Food

In today’s hustle culture, sleep is one of the most undervalued aspects of health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 3 adults in the United States have reported not getting enough rest or sleep every day. This can be for any number of reasons, but one of the most … Continue reading 6 Strategies for Sleeping Better at Night

The new year is here. It’s time to recenter and refocus on achieving your goals. The trick is making it last after the initial rush of joining the gym and learning to meal prep. How’s this year going to be different from previous years? Here are some tips for starting the new year right:  Set … Continue reading 5 Healthy Ways to Start the Year Off Right

Anyone who opts for bariatric surgery knows it’s not the “easy way” to lose weight. It involves an intensive process before, during and after surgery to ensure that you get the results you’re looking for. Whatever path you take to losing weight, the goal once you lose it is to keep it off while staying … Continue reading Understanding the Importance of a Cohesive Post-Op Strategy

When people talk about physical activity, they often paraphrase Newton’s first law: an object in motion will stay in motion, and vice versa. This may feel like a cliche, but it’s repeated so often because it’s true. Once you get moving, keeping up with physical activity becomes easier and easier. And the benefits of physical … Continue reading 5 Ways Physical Activity Benefits Your Mental Health

Take your vitamins. Exercise every day. Drink your water. When you’re looking to get healthier, two main themes emerge: diet and exercise. However, it takes more than eating well and getting up and moving to maintain your health. Recovery is as important as doing the work. That’s where sleep comes in. While you sleep every … Continue reading Why You Need to Focus On Sleep for Overall Wellness

In 2003, a group of men began a movement called Movember, where men would grow and wear mustaches in the month of November to raise awareness about men’s health. Now a global movement, Movember focuses on issues that disproportionately impact men, such as suicide and other mental health challenges, and male-specific issues like prostate cancer … Continue reading How Men Can Be More Mindful of Their Health in Movember