Connections Between Mental Health & Our Weight

In recent statistics, approximately 73% of adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese. Weight and our discontentment with our weight is something many of us struggle with, and it can be hard to disseminate between social pressures, cultural factors, psychological factors, the environment, and biological factors as well. The relationship between mental health and…

Are Wellness Trackers For You?

Did you know that approximately 30% of adults in the U.S. use some form of wearable technology, with fitness trackers and smartwatches being the most common? They can offer a range of benefits for our wellness. Here are some benefits to wearing a wellness tracker: Activity tracking- they can help track your steps, traveled distance…

Stevia plant and spoon of stevia extract.

Managing Our Sweet Tooth

Has anyone ever told you that you have a sweet tooth? Most of us know that we should limit our sugar intake, but we may not know truly know how to do it. We know inside what’s best, but we might keep reaching for that sugary soda or that piece of chocolate cake anyway. Then,…

Overhead view of anti-inflammatory foods.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet For Better Health

March is national nutrition month! We wanted to take the opportunity to discuss the connection between foods we eat and inflammation. What we eat can cause inflammation. Inflammation is a natural and necessary process that plays a crucial role in the body’s immune response to injury, infection, and tissue damage. However, inflammation can be detrimental…

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Matters of the Heart

It’s American Heart Month! Whether or not you celebrate Valentine’s Day, we care about your heart. Our heart is a muscle whose function can be compromised by various factors physically and mentally. Here are some tips and things to consider when it comes to taking care of your heart. Exercise- Aerobic exercise, strength training and…

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Five Tips for Healthy, Glowing Skin

I had the opportunity to sit down with Tiffany Rose, owner, and Amber Donatelli, Esthetician, from Total Skin and Wellness, who were excited to talk about their new practice in San Clemente, California. Tiffany has never been a stranger to anything involving the skin. Her dad was a dermatologist for over 33 years and she…