Wellness & Support

There are many causes of obesity, including genetics, age, and psychology. Some people even have a predisposition for obesity. These are risk factors, however, and do not mean that a person of a certain age or with a specific genetic makeup will become obese. Obesity is an accumulation of excessive fat that negatively affects your […]

Wellness & Support Eating disorder recovery – healing your body and soul Eating disorders are psychological conditions that generally start because of an obsession with food, body image, weight, or body shape. Experts aren’t sure what causes eating disorders, but a variety of factors are thought to contribute, including: Genetics: Some studies have shown that eating

Eating certain foods just might help keep your immune system strong naturally without the use of supplements. It should be noted, however, that no supplement will cure or prevent disease. The following foods contain vitamins and minerals that help your immune system function as it should, and that’s a good thing. Citrus fruits: Grapefruit, oranges,

We’ve all heard of support groups to combat addiction or grief or to help people deal with trauma or illness. Whether you join a local group that meets in-person or a virtual support group, it can have many benefits for people who want to lose weight. Here are some reasons why support groups are helpful

There is not a single, quick way to turn a negative attitude toward your body into a positive body image. It does help, though, to find positive things about your body and to focus on those. You absolutely do not have to look like anyone else or have a particular body shape to have a

If you’re on a weight loss journey, there’s no doubt you pay attention to the numbers on your bathroom scale and enjoy the victories of seeing those numbers go down. We all know that weight loss can be a long process that requires motivation to keep going. To stay motivated, it helps also to enjoy

Maintaining a healthy weight is always good for your health and overall wellbeing. It’s even more important if you are a diabetic. If you are overweight or obese, weight loss can improve your management of Type-2 diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tell us that losing weight can improve your blood sugar control

If you work in an office or corporate setting, maintaining good health can be difficult. You spend most of your time sedentary, sitting in front of a computer. People bring in doughnuts, birthday cakes and other foods that are not good for your health – or your waistline. Add to that the hectic schedules and

Whether you want to lose a little bit of weight or a lot of weight, it is not easy. What you think is powerful, and your inner dialogue matters. When you have a positive mindset and are happy, you tend to make healthy decisions, including those that impact your weight loss endeavor, like getting enough

Weight loss makes us feel good; it makes us look good. However, that is not where the benefits stop. There are several ways that losing weight can improve your life. So, if you’re looking for some extra motivation to go to the gym, join that yoga class or simply lace up your walking shoes then