I’ve been familiar with healthcare my entire life. My mom has always worked in the health industry. It’s only up until recently (as in less than six months ago) that I don’t receive care at an office in which she works. And to be fair, I still see a doctor at the last place she […]
Let’s face it, wellness has become one of those trendy buzzwords that people throw around a lot these days – mostly in order to get you to buy something. It’s an effective marketing tool especially when so many of us are living with chronic stress, depression and anxiety. But, what does the term ‘wellness‘ actually […]
Over the past few years, CBD has become the new “it” girl in wellness circles, and for good reason. There are a lot of wellness benefits of CBD oil, yet there is still plenty to understand. That doesn’t mean that it can’t be enjoyed in the meantime. In fact, as I write this I’m actually […]
We’ve got a special treat for you this week! While a lot of people are thinking more and more about nutrition (especially during the winter months) we thought we would bring in Viva Wellness’ in-house Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Caitie Corradino! Rachel and Jor-El sat down with Caitie to talk about all things nutrition. In this […]
Happy New Year! You made it to 2020. New year, new start, new you… isn’t that how the saying goes? The confetti has been thrown, the ball has dropped, and the champagne is empty so that means it’s RESOLUTION SEASON. It’s a good idea in theory, but ends up being a lot more stressful than […]
You may have come across my previous posts on body positivity for men and this one here on talking with our bodies. Today I’m sharing a term with you that you might be less familiar with: body neutrality. Body Positivity versus Body Neutrality I’ve been an advocate for body positivity in the past, and still […]
Do you need to find a way to relax a bit more? Music has always been an incredible place of refuge for me and that’s why I periodically create these relaxation playlists of instrumental and ambient music. My hope is that this playlist offers some space for you to be at peace and relax no […]
There’s been a lot of talk in the past decade about the impact of the use of screens and the big, scary blue light. But, exactly what is the danger of having your eyes glued to screens all day? I don’t know about you, but I grew up in a house where it was a […]
Do you make it a point to have laughter be a part of your wellness routine? Well, maybe you should! Laughter and humor are things we often feel but don’t talk about and they can be incredibly important and vital to health and wellness. Listen to this week’s episode as Rachel and Jor-El weigh in […]
For those of you who aren’t allergic to peanuts butter, I highly recommend adding peanuts (or peanut butter!) as a part of your wellness routine. Let me tell you why. Historically, I haven’t been a huge fan of peanuts or peanut butter. Growing up as a boy in the south was probably the culprit because […]
