Culturally, health-conscious practices like portion control, fresh and fermented foods and balanced portions of meals are integral to the traditional Asian diet. However, increased consumption of processed foods in the U.S., coupled with language barriers and hesitation towards Western healthcare, has led to higher rates of chronic diseases within this population...

As mentioned earlier this month, chronic diseases are now the leading cause of death globally, accounting for 74% of all deaths annually. In the U.S., chronic diseases are directly tied to lifestyle choices, including...

Whether your life has disease or not is in your control! Your genetics inform how susceptible you are to certain conditions, and your environment can create obstacles, but you make choices everyday that either brings health or feeds into chronic diseases...

Once you’ve dealt with your past, the next step is growth — a coach or mentor can help guide you toward that. But how do you choose the right coach? First, identify the area you want to improve, whether it’s finances, mental health, or physical fitness. Then ask yourself if it’s possible to find the knowledge and plan on your own…

When you’re seeking professional help for mental health, medication should be a last resort after consistently trying other options. It’s essential for extreme cases like schizophrenia, severe PTSD, or when depression, anxiety, or other conditions affect your ability to function…

Feeling stuck in life — whether mentally, emotionally or through repeated negative patterns — can be overwhelming. Therapy offers a path to healing by diving into your past and addressing the underlying reasons for your struggles. For minorities, finding a therapist who can understand your unique experiences and background is crucial…

Emotional health often connotes privilege and luxury. Minorities especially, or those from older generations were encouraged to ignore our emotions or simply get over them. When we consider the term health, it’s simply not a priority to most. The goal isn’t to become a victim, but rather to build better capacity to manage emotions rather than simply ignore them…

The reason why self-talk is important is because it directly impacts our mental health. An example of what it may sound like for someone to never start their fitness journey, despite how much they desire it, can sound something like this: “I’m depressed, I feel stuck…why can’t I just start?” “I feel self-conscious.” It becomes a cycle of self-judgement and self-criticism, which either beats complacency in never starting or drives us to reach physical goals without the mental and emotional fulfillment.