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My first week as a vegan was surprisingly easy and I owe it all to one thing: proper planning! I planned out what I would buy at the grocery store, and thought of simple, delicious vegan recipes ahead of time to keep me on track. In my last Wellness article, I explain the rationale behind choosing a vegan diet. This is what I experienced during my first week as a vegan.What Did I Eat?Being 6’1” and...
3/2/2018 8:00:00 AM
Moving day is always stressful to some degree. For many, it may actually be one of the most stressful processes in life.In just about any move, many variables create obstacles and setbacks to success. Moving oftentimes channels frustrations that can segue into mental strain and even physical injury.However, when a person approaches a big move with proper planning and an ample cushion of time a move...
6/13/2017 7:00:00 AM
Sleep, glorious sleep. We smash our snooze buttons in the morning hoping for just ten more minutes of it, and daydream about being back in bed while we are at work. Most people love sleep, yet the majority of us feel like we don’t get enough shut eye.So, what are the main causes of sleep deprivation? What’s turning so many of us into insomniacs?Equating the Causes of Lost Sleep Modern insomnia stems...
5/18/2017 7:00:00 AM
On a crisp spring morning four years ago, I woke up and started my day off like any other. I rolled out of bed, jumped in the shower, and began thinking about what the work day ahead of me would entail.All was well. All was normal. That is, until something absolutely bizarre and terrifying happened.Out of nowhere, a wave of the most intense and unexpected pain I’ve ever felt engulfed my body like a...
5/10/2017 9:00:00 PM
Since winter is behind us and the outside world is literally blooming, why coop yourself up in a gym to get your endorphins pumping? There are numerous benefits associated with getting your daily dose of exercise in the great outdoors, whether you hike, bike, walk, or run. The possibilities are almost limitless! The following suggestions, backed by science and research, will help motivate you to take...
4/12/2017 7:00:00 AM
In my last Wellness post, I explored some of the most peculiar approaches to health and medicine throughout history. While medicine, healthcare, and the surrounding technology have certainly progressed at a staggering rate in the last century, there are still some very strange approaches to medicine in the world today.Some of these methods are timeless forms of healthcare and some are contemporary...
3/28/2017 9:00:00 PM
While the medical world we live in is currently thriving, this certainly hasn’t always been the case.It’s true that the world is still full of bogus health myths and ‘miracle cures’, but it’s safe to say the world has come a long ways since the archaic approaches of the past. From unnecessary surgeries to outlandish drugs, take a peek into past approaches and unearth old world views on health, wellness,...
3/27/2017 7:00:00 AM
Certain jobs in the healthcare field receive less appreciation and notoriety than they should. Whether this is referring to the little tasks that nurses perform on the job each day, or the attention to detail that hospital nutritionists and dietitians must have when planning meals for patients, one thing is certain: the healthcare sector is filled with numerous, stressful jobs that go unnoticed. We...
3/2/2017 8:00:00 AM
Addiction is one of the most widespread health issues the world is currently facing. It affects just about everyone, by either directly impacting day to day life for addicts or off-handedly swaying the lives of addicts’ loved ones.If you struggle with addiction, know that you are not alone.While worldwide studies on addiction are fairly limited, a recent study by Australian researchers points out just...
3/2/2017 8:00:00 AM
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to kick binge drinking habits and stop drinking altogether. For many people, excessive drinking can lead to alcoholism and a host of other physical and mental health issues.While drinking too much isn’t something to feel a great deal of shame about, it can certainly be dangerous in a lot of situations. Figures on alcoholism are startling and can be used...
12/12/2016 8:00:00 AM
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