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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
3 days ago4 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
5 days ago4 min read


The New Protein Mindset: Cleaner, Simpler, More Intentional
Protein remains essential to health, but the way we source it is evolving. As people seek cleaner, less processed foods, both plant‑forward and whole animal proteins are gaining attention. From legumes and hemp to farm‑fresh eggs, thoughtful protein choices support muscle health, balanced blood sugar, and sustainable living. By combining diverse sources and focusing on whole foods, meals can nourish both body and community—proving that protein with purpose can make a lasting

LIT Wellness Solutions
Apr 94 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


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


Understanding Somatotypes: A Key to Body Acceptance and Eating Disorder Recovery
In a world where body image is often distorted by unrealistic standards, understanding your body’s natural composition can be a powerful step toward healing. One such tool is the concept of somatotypes—a scientifically grounded way to classify body types that can offer valuable insights into both physical and psychological health, especially in the context of eating disorders (EDs). Come along as we examine how you are more than a number and how understanding your somatotype

LIT Wellness Solutions
May 21, 20253 min read


Embracing the Aging Process: Understanding Weight Gain and Wellness
Aging is a natural part of life, and while it brings changes to our bodies and minds, it also offers opportunities for growth, wisdom, and self-discovery. Join us as we explore the average weight trends over the decades and learn actionable steps to embrace the natural aging process to enjoy a journey of health and wellness.

LIT Wellness Solutions
May 14, 20254 min read


Gut Health for Mental Health: Understanding the Connection
One often overlooked aspect of mental health is gut health. Research has shown that the gut, often called the "second brain," plays a crucial role in our overall well-being and mental health. This blog aims to shed light on the importance of gut health for mental health and provide practical tips for understanding the connection.

LIT Wellness Solutions
May 7, 20252 min read


Understanding Obstructive Sleep Apnea: How to Take Action to Improve Health
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious, yet treatable condition that disrupts sleep and can lead to significant health issues if left undiagnosed. This condition not only affects sleep quality but can also lead to heart disease, diabetes, and an increased risk of accidents for drivers on the road and lower productivity for workers at a desk. Read on to learn how to take action to improve health.

LIT Wellness Solutions
Apr 30, 20253 min read


StripezTruckStop Travel Centers: Revolutionizing the Truck Stop Experience
StripezTruckStop Travel Centers is an up-and-coming company with a solution to make quick service drive-thru options healthier, to ensure Delaware drivers have access to nutritious food that fuels them. Learn more about how StripezTruckStop Travel Center plans to revolutionize the truck stop experience.

LIT Wellness Solutions
Apr 23, 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


Three Tips to Improve Your Mental Health
More and more research is connecting gastrointestinal symptoms with mental health problems. Luckily, you can take various simple steps.

LIT Wellness Solutions
Apr 9, 20253 min read


Tips to Make the Most of Walking for Exercise
Use these easy tips to help you make the most of walking for exercise.

LIT Wellness Solutions
Apr 2, 20253 min read


Tips to Manage Physical Stress to Stress-less
Stress negatively influences many body systems. Learning to become mindfully aware of how stress influences your body can help you take...

LIT Wellness Solutions
Mar 26, 20252 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


Think Liver, Think Life
Did you know two of the most common risk factors for liver disease are having diabetes and being overweight? Because these are so...

LIT Wellness Solutions
Oct 17, 20223 min read


The Sacrifice of Healthy Living
We hold many different titles in our lives. We are daughters, sisters, mothers, wives, and friends. At the same time, we are leaders,...

LIT Wellness Solutions
Jul 30, 20226 min read


Three Healthy Eating Tips to Reduce Stroke Risk
Did you know that stroke is the number three cause of death in women and that stroke kills more women than men? Stroke awareness really...

LIT Wellness Solutions
Jun 22, 20223 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
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