In the nutrition world, there is this big myth, that if you want to lose or gain weight you have to count calories. However, you don’t need to count calories, learning to listen to your body can be just as beneficial for your health and long-term weight management. While calories can be important when…
Nineteen years ago, I made a decision that changed my life: I had gastric bypass surgery. At the time, I weighed 365 pounds, and my relationship with food, my body, and even my self-worth was deeply complicated. Today, I’ve lost and maintained a weight loss of 230 pounds, but what I’ve learned about the weight…
Amid recent political shifts and a charged cultural climate, many women in America are grappling with uncertainty about their place in society. This sense of unease has fueled interest in South Korea’s 4B movement—a bold stance advocating for no sex, no dating, no marriage, and no children with men. As a collective response, the 4B…
You know that moment when you finish a meal and wonder, Did I actually eat enough protein? Or you can’t figure out why you’re suddenly starving at 4 p.m. every day? You’re not alone—and that’s exactly where food tracking can make a difference. At first, the idea of logging everything you eat might sound tedious…
Another misconception is that there is a causal link between creativity and mental illness. While many individuals living with mental illness might be highly creative, there are equally as many who would not be described that way at all – by themselves or others.Instead, I would argue that creativity is healing and restorative whether we…
Despite affecting large numbers of Indians, cancer is still often misunderstood in many parts of the country. Sarika Rana, a cancer survivor herself, is helping dispel the myths and stigma around cancer through her support group, Anandi Sheroes. Sarika Rana was born and brought up in a small town of Uttarakhand. She spent her childhood…
Caloric restriction can boost levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is considered to play a critical role in mood disorders. For more than a century, fasting has been espoused as a treatment of supposed “great utility in the preservation of health,” especially rejuvenating the body and, above all, the mind. When people fast for…
On March 20th, Senators Tina Smith and Ben Lujan, and Representatives Andrea Salinas and Becca Balint, sent a letter to the Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F Kennedy, expressing concern about his promotion of disproven and outright false theories about mental health medications. In separate comments, Senator Smith indicated…
A quick and healthy smoothie recipe to get you nourished when you’re on-the-go! Tons of flavor, refreshing and nutrient-rich, this smoothie will deliver all the things that you want from a beverage like this: ✔︎ quick to make ✔︎ simple and easy to find ingredients✔︎ nutritious ✔︎ great tasting✔︎ convenient Now more than ever, who…
Rahul Yadav’s cancer suddenly changed his perfect life, but he kept fighting it and also started an organization that provides crucial support to cancer patients. Know more about Yoddhas and how they are bringing a positive change. Rahul Yadav was living a perfect life. He was 28, had a well paying job in Bangalore after…