Drexel A Healthier U

06/26/2017

People who have a positive spirit can make a huge impact on people around them. If everyone practiced this regularly, the world would like be a more energetic, happier place.

06/26/2017

June 21, 2017

06/19/2017

Doing something nice for others doesn’t just benefit them but also you too.

06/12/2017

Expose yourself to new activities and see how great it can make you feel! This can be something as simple as trying a new cooking method, trying a new exercise, working in a different atmosphere, trying a new approach to something at your work, or even just shopping at a local farmer’s market instead of a commercial grocery store.

06/05/2017

Social wellness is something most of us don’t pay enough attention to, but we should for long-term health. Even if you enjoy alone time, keep in mind that we are all social creatures by nature.

05/29/2017

Eating more plant-based foods is a great way to enhance your mood. Plant-based foods have been shown to relieve depression, anxiety, and even promote mental clarity.

05/22/2017

Ditch the negative self-talk. Consistently telling yourself reasons why you can’t do something, don’t deserve something, or will never achieve something are never going to get you where you want to be.

05/15/2017

Healthy fats help regulate your mood, promote good heart health, reduce cholesterol, and contain none of the harmful side effects associated with animal-based saturated fats. Go for raw coconut, avocados, almonds, walnuts, acai fruit, flax seeds, cashews, h**p seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds or tahini, pecans, and olives.

05/08/2017

Plant-based foods are rich in magnesium and are important to include in your day to optimize mental wellness. Magnesium provides anti-stress properties.

05/01/2017

Do something you love every single day. This can be as small as something such as cooking your favorite breakfast, writing in a journal a few minutes a day, participating in a local event, participating in a favorite hobby, or anything else that you just truly love.

04/24/2017

Certain foods can disrupt hormonal function and possibly even lead to mood disorders, anxiety, or depression. Some of the most common foods to avoid are: dairy, gluten, processed foods, and sugar. Try cutting each of these out and see how you feel.

04/18/2017

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