By following a ketogenic diet, you are restricting yourself from carbohydrates. Through carbohydrate deprivation, you put yourself at risk for micronutrient deficiencies that include but are not limited to phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, and vitamins B and C. Other risks include liver problems, kidney problems, constipation, and mood swings.
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Ditch the calorie counting, weight obsessing, and carb avoiding, and let article help you with some diet deprogramming. The diet culture of today interferes with our natural-born selves: intuitive eaters. If we remove ourselves from this diet culture, we are left with eating when we are hungry, stopping when we are full, and following cravings.
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Exercise can be intimidating. However, it is simply an entity of movement, and movement is all encompassing. Start small and stick to an exercise routine that you enjoy.
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Sleep is another important component in stress management. Getting enough sleep, at least 7-9 hours, will have you feeling less irritable and more productive during your day.
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When we are in healthy relationships in our personal and professional lives, stress levels are lowered, health improves, and happiness
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Wellness is a measure of both physical and mental health. If an individual has diabetes, for example, this will affect their mental state. Similarly, an individual’s mental state, whether it be positive or negative, will affect their physical state. Moreover, problems in one area will likely impact the other. Regardless of your life situation, you can always be working towards wellness.
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TalkingHealthAndWellness encourages you to explore social media channels to expand your wellness support community online.
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Amy has been seeking wellness through nutrition and weight change her entire life. After learning about about insulin resistance and balanced eating, Amy feels more in control of her weight and wellness.
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In addition to wearing your mask and social distancing, here are a few ways to stay well at home during
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Bruce is a 67-year-old man who has always struggled with his health and well-being. From a young age of 30 he was dealing with hernias. Then he dealt with kidney stones (in his 40s) and shingles (50s). As he continued to age, Bruce dealt with high cholesterol, blood pressure, unhealthy weight gain and some abnormal blood work. Bruce found wellness through volunteering.
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