Tips and Tricks for Dealing with Anxiety

Tips and Tricks for Dealing with Anxiety

Anxiety now surpasses depression as the number one mental health disorder affecting college students.  The reasons for this are varied and complex.  However, I would bet that massive student loan debt plays a significant role. I have always been a Type A person who...
9 Reasons Why I Love Yoga

9 Reasons Why I Love Yoga

A few months ago, I stepped out of my comfort zone and tried yoga for the first time.  I was surprised to find that I love yoga.  Yoga is awesome, and you should try it too.  Here’s why. Yoga is nonjudgmental and not competitive. The first time I tried yoga, I...
5 Unexpected Results of Adopting a Plant-Based Diet

5 Unexpected Results of Adopting a Plant-Based Diet

During my last semester of college, I began taking a medication that has the unfortunate side effect of increasing appetite.  I constantly felt like I was starving no matter how much I ate.  It’s not surprising that I rapidly gained 40 pounds.  Several months ago, I...
4 Things NOT to Say to Someone Who’s Trying to Lose Weight

4 Things NOT to Say to Someone Who’s Trying to Lose Weight

More than 1/3 of adults in the United States are obese, and obesity is the number one leading cause of death in the United States.  Many overweight Americans have tried to lose weight at some point, and they know it’s not an easy thing to do.  Losing weight requires...