When you first start trying to improve your health or lose weight, it's vital to have the support of a friend—and that friend can be either another person helping you stay accountable or even a smartphone app that keeps you on task and mindful of your progress. What this support is especially good for is helping you build winning habits: habits are what help you succeed. Build New Habits with Apps Habit change can feel...
Feeling down this winter? It may not just be a mild case of the blues. SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) is a condition that affects millions across the country every year. It is important to understand that many who suffer from SAD do so not because they are unhappy with winter weather, but because they are simply not receiving exposure to sunlight. Understanding SAD In the warmer months when there is more sunlight, your body produces...
The keto diet is has been growing in popularity for some time now, and its advocates praise the diet for encouraging weight loss, boosting energy, improving HbA1c levels for folks with type 2 diabetes, and more. Bee Healthy Clinics provides support for people undertaking the keto diet, and you can read more about burning fat the accountable way on our Keto Bee Program page. It's important to fully research any major lifestyle change, and the...
The holidays are coming up and they each have their own food temptations. Halloween brings candy galore, Thanksgiving is a carb-loaded wonderland, and Christmas combines them both! Eating healthy during these celebrations is challenging, but it's not impossible. Here are five methods that you can use to ensure that rich holiday foods aren't derailing you from your health goals. Learn Ideal Portion Sizes Weigh out the portions that you're currently eating so you get a visual...
When it comes to weight loss, your body needs to be firing on all cylinders to provide you with the energy and means to maximise your weight loss and meet those healthy lifestyle goals. That’s why it’s important to ensure you’re not deficient in any essential vitamins or nutrients - especially B12. What is B12? B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that’s necessary for your body to function correctly. It’s an essential component in cell metabolism,...