The Holistic Health Nut 

Transportation is more than just a means of getting from point A to point B. It is an integral component of our health system and functions as a social determinant of who gets to participate in society. In keeping with the theme of this series, the built environment is of course, at the center of it all. To jog your memory, the built environment constitutes the physical design of our neighborhoods, roads, transit networks, food environment and public spaces.

The built environment shapes how we move, and in doing so, it shapes who gets to be healthy. Until every community is built for movement, physical activity will remain a privilege, not a choice.

Now, if you’ve been paying attention to the state of public health over the past few years, or even the past few months, it’s hard not to feel frustrated by the sheer hypocrisy and hollowness of these statements. My issue with this kind of messaging is simple: talk of “real food” or professed “concern” for the nation’s health means very little when the structural barriers that prevent millions of people from accessing affordable, nutrient‑dense foods remain unaddressed.

Health equity is an urgent necessity in community design and requires the collaborative effort of our government, urban planners, public health professionals and community leaders. When we design for health, we end up with communities that are more nourishing, productive and resilient.

What is mindfulness and what relevance does it have in our health routine? Mindfulness is the intentional awareness of the present...

Hello friends! Happy 2023! I know, it's been a while since the last blogpost. However, we are back to regular scheduled programming. Its...

I encourage you to remember the words holistic and sustainable whenever you think of health. Health is not about a quick fix. It is about..

Food insecurity is an important public health concern because it should not exist. Food is a basic human need and is one of the first...

Optimal health surpasses nutrition and physical activity. An additional component of maintaining our health is rest. Now, there are a variety of ways to rest but one of the most critical is sleep. I think we've all heard that 7-8 hours of sleep is the baseline for healthy functioning. Ask yourself right now ("How many hours of sleep do I get on a daily basis?"). Interestingly enough, I have heard people say that they are perpetually tired no matter how long they sleep. I myse