With the new year, lots of people strive to diet, follow new fitness routines and set wellness goals. Not all goals have to revolve around how you look. One of my resolutions was going on a bit of a “social media diet” where I don’t give it up entirely (I couldn’t if I tried, a lot of work and freelance work I do revolves around it) but I set a time limit on certain apps that feel draining. 

 

This has helped a lot with my anxiety even though it’s tempting not to cheat and hit the “ignore time limit” or “remind me in 15 minutes” button. I’ve tried to make it fun for myself. If I don’t hit the “ignore limit” at all during the week (unless it’s for a work purpose) then I treat myself to some sort of dessert on Sunday. Kind of a weird goal for me, but it’s been working.

 

I think it’s also important to have goals that are based around just bettering your overall health. Your health goal doesn’t always have to be losing weight, inches around your waist, being consistent on your Peloton, or anything like that.

 

It could be as simple as paying attention to your digestive health, immune system, blood sugar, and more.

 

Bitter Melon is a fruit that’s grown in the tropics of South America, Asia, the Caribbean, and Africa. It’s similar to squash, zucchini, and watermelon. It can be used as a medicine for improving digestion, abdominal comfort, respiratory health, skin, blood sugar levels, healthy weight management, fat metabolism, pancreatic function, and immune system support.

 

Some side effects include reduced fertility, diarrhea, headaches, abdominal pain, increased liver function, and increased menstrual flow. It should be avoided for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding women.