Halloween is my favorite holiday and for many it holds happy memories from childhood and from watching kids enjoying the fun. But the aftermath is not so fun. Sugar is very addictive and it weakens the immune system, increase symptoms of ADHD, and contributes to weight gain, brain fog and fatigue. So what can you do now to avoid “over-treating?” Read on for tips on enjoying a healthier Halloween.

We have been hearing a lot about body positivity lately, but there’s also a new movement called body neutrality. For people struggling with self-love and positive body image, body neutrality can be a whole lot easier to achieve than self-love and it’s a great stepping stone.

Many of us have been ingrained that our value is determined by our looks, our body, our weight, and other arbitrary "merits" that actually have nothing to do with our real value as human beings. This poem helped me transmute some rage about our obsession with a beauty standard that is harming us. Thank you, Jen, for allowing me to share your words.