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Sleep Your Way to Better Health
Sleep is more than just rest—it’s a powerful foundation for better health. Quality sleep influences hunger hormones, fat storage, stress levels, and emotional regulation. When sleep is disrupted, maintaining a healthy weight and balanced mood becomes more difficult. This guide explores the critical connection between sleep, physical wellness, and emotional health, while offering practical strategies to improve your sleep and support long-term well-being.

LIT Wellness Solutions
Apr 164 min read


When OCD and Emotional Eating Intersect: Understanding the Connection and Finding Support
Emotional eating is often associated with stress or mood, but for people living with obsessive‑compulsive disorder (OCD), the relationship with food can be even more complex. Intrusive thoughts, anxiety, and rigid rules can drive eating that’s motivated by emotional relief rather than physical hunger. Understanding the overlap between OCD and emotional eating can reduce shame, increase self‑compassion, and support healthier coping strategies.

Tanya Jolliffe
Apr 144 min read


Navigating ADHD and Emotional Eating
If you have ADHD, emotional eating can feel automatic—especially during stress, overwhelm, or intense emotions. Even when you’re not physically hungry, food may feel like the fastest way to cope. This isn’t a willpower problem; it’s a brain‑based pattern shaped by how ADHD affects emotions and impulse control.
This post explores why emotional eating is more common in ADHD and shares compassionate, practical strategies to support a healthier relationship with food—without sham

LIT Wellness Solutions
Apr 15 min read


The Hidden Dangers of Using Food as a Motivational Tool in Child Development
Using food to manage children’s behavior is common—from rewarding milestones to calming big emotions. While it may work in the moment, research shows it can teach children to link food with comfort, success, or approval instead of hunger and enjoyment. This blog explores why that matters and how caregivers can support emotional and behavioral growth without relying on food rewards.

LIT Wellness Solutions
Mar 254 min read


Why Emotional Eating Is So Hard to Change
If you’ve ever struggled with emotional eating, you’ve probably had moments of frustration. we often hear clients say, “I know what I should do… I just can’t seem to do it.” This blog will help you understand why lasting change requires more than information or willpower.

LIT Wellness Solutions
Mar 114 min read


Breaking Down the Elements of a Healthy Lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is not just a set of rules about eating and exercise. It's a holistic approach that encompasses various aspects of...

LIT Wellness Solutions
Jun 25, 20255 min read


How Balanced Nutrition Impacts Overall Wellness
Balanced nutrition is essential for maintaining good health and promoting overall wellness. In today's fast-paced world, many people often overlook the importance of a balanced diet. However, understanding the fundamentals of nutrition and its impact on the body can lead to a healthier, happier life. Read on to explore how balanced nutrition can enhance various aspects of wellness, including physical health, mental well-being, and even emotional stability.

LIT Wellness Solutions
Jun 9, 20254 min read


Truck Parking Anxiety and Insecurity: A Hidden Crisis Among Drivers Understanding the Concerns and Personal Testimonies
Truck parking anxiety and insecurity are significant issues that impact the health and safety of drivers. By understanding the roots of this anxiety, hearing personal testimonies, and recognizing the associated health risks, we can work towards creating a safer and more supportive environment for truck drivers.

LIT Wellness Solutions
Apr 16, 20254 min read


Feeding My Eating Disorder Addiction
A day in the life view of how feeding an eating disorder trapped a 20-year-old college student into addiction.

Elizabeth Paff Bubolu
Mar 17, 20234 min read


My Addiction Wasn't a Choice
Addiction is all-consuming, causing many to eat, sleep, and breathe addiction. Here's how I navigated and broke free.

Elizabeth Paff Bubolu
Feb 13, 20235 min read


Tips to Build a Better Mood
Perhaps you have heard it said that amino acids and protein are the building blocks of life. Some amino acids are non-essential while...

LIT Wellness Solutions
Apr 13, 20222 min read


Our Actions Are A Process
Have you ever considered the process that led you to the bag of chips, the gallon of ice cream, or to blow up at someone? The process...

LIT Wellness Solutions
Apr 6, 20223 min read


Do You Need Sleep Hygiene?
Quality, restful sleep is critical for good health. It is the time during the day when the body physically and mentally heals, repairs,...

LIT Wellness Solutions
Mar 23, 20223 min read


Have You Used the Trust Test?
Trust is so important yet hard for so many people. This is especially true when trust has been broken at one time or another by a friend,...

LIT Wellness Solutions
Aug 9, 20212 min read
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