Puvema

10/16/2026

In the west, there's a land.

The people there struggle with type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, dementia, chronic neuromusculoskeletal pain, anxiety, depression, and related ailments.

Despite knowing what to do and having good intentions, they struggle with their eating habits, exercise habits, and overall self-care habits.

This is the Province of Knowledge and Good Intentions.
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In the east, there's a land.

The people there are thriving.

They consistently maintain their self-care habits.

They adeptly turn knowledge and good intentions into action, habits, and results.

This is the Province of Thriving.
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Between the two lands is a 100-mile-wide gap:

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Implementation Gap

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Each and every day, millions of people try to travel from the Province of Knowledge and Good Intentions to the Province of Thriving, but most don't make it through Implementation Gap.

They get sucked up by quicksand, eaten by dragons, or swept away by tsunamis.
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Some rather benevolent figures also roam these lands:

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Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach Jason Gootman and his team of wellness professionals

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Jason and his team are IMPLEMENTATION SPECIALISTS.

They help people build IMPLEMENTATION BRIDGES that enable them to successfully navigate Implementation Gap.

They provide people with accountability, guidance, and support rooted in the psychology of lasting behavior improvement and positive habit formation and help them get from the Province of Knowledge and Good Intentions to the Province of Thriving.

The end.

10/14/2026

"Your ability to influence your mental health is key because the state of your mental health matters."

"As you explore new behaviors and begin incorporating them into your routine, aim to frame these changes as self-kindness, not self-punishment. Maintaining a gentle, kind attitude toward yourself can do a lot more to improve your mental health and overall outlook than criticism and negative self-talk."

"Humans are social creatures, and strong relationships can have a positive influence on your mental health in various ways."

"Movement can involve something different for every person, and it doesn’t have to mean going to the gym--unless you genuinely want to. Instead, make movement enjoyable for you by opting for physical activities that work best for your body, health, and preferences."

"Drinking plenty of water throughout the day is also beneficial.

'When you’re dehydrated, you’re denying your brain and body the nutrients needed to survive and operate at a more optimal level,' Adeeyo notes."

"'The sun is a great source of vitamin D, and studies show it can improve attitude and mood,' says Taylor.

Your outdoor time doesn’t have to be long, either. As Taylor notes, 'Five minutes of blue skies can do your mind and your heart some real good.'"

https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/habits-to-improve-mental-health

Making a few small adjustments to your regular habits can do a lot to improve overall mental health. Get started with these 8 strategies.

10/12/2026

"Researchers report that stair climbers reduce their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by 39% compared to people who don’t use stairs."

"'Based on these results, we would encourage people to incorporate stair climbing into their day-to-day lives,' said Paddock. 'So, whether at work, home, or elsewhere, take the stairs.'"

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/climbing-stairs-may-improve-heart-health-promote-longevity

Researchers say climbing stairs instead of taking an elevator improves heart health by combining aerobic with strength training exercise

10/12/2026

Extra! Extra! Read all about it!

We invite you to check out our article:

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Big Pharma’s Corrupt Secret Mantra

https://puvema.com/big-pharmas-corrupt-secret-mantra/

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You arrive at a physician’s office at 9:55 for your 10:15 appointment to make sure you’re not late. You fill out a long questionnaire in the waiting room while listening to Muzak.

10/11/2026

If you enjoy our posts and you're interested in lifestyle medicine, we invite you to check out our special report:

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Lifestyle Medicine Saves Lives

https://puvema.com/report/lifestyle-medicine-saves-lives/

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This special report details the potency of lifestyle medicine.

10/09/2026

"Health coaching is effective."

"Just as a sports coach can help an athlete develop and excel at a sport, a health and wellness coach can help anyone excel at living their life, even--or especially--if they have chronic medical conditions."

"People tend to hire health coaches to help them with a broad variety of health issues, such as weight loss, stress reduction, the management of chronic conditions, improving diet and exercise, to***co cessation, addiction, and adjusting to a life-altering health event, like a heart attack."

"Whereas traditional psychology has focused on what is ‘wrong’ with people and what needs to be 'fixed,' coaching philosophy focuses on what has, can, and will work better for you. This means that instead of rooting around for problems to dwell on, a coach will work with you to harness your strengths, in order to improve the health behaviors you want to address."

"Coaching is effective for people managing a variety of health conditions. According to a recent study, coaching 'results in clinically relevant improvements in multiple biomarker risk factors (including systolic and diastolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, fasting glucose, body weight, body mass index, waist circumference, and cardiorespiratory fitness) in diverse populations.'"

"Unlike health fads that come and go, health coaching has strong evidence behind it backing its effectiveness for improving health and well-being."

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/health-coaching-is-effective-should-you-try-it-2020040819444

The growing field of health and wellness coaching uses motivational techniques and positive psychology to offer people individualized support as they work to achieve their health goals. ...

10/07/2026

"You give your all to building your business, and you're in it for the long haul: Working hard to serve your customers and create a future for your employees. You make decisions and take actions today that will pay off in the years to come.

That premise should extend to making sure you take do things to take care of yourself--physically and mentally--as you build your business."

https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/this-30-year-harvard-study-reveals-5-daily-habits-that-can-add-12-to-14-years-to-your-life-and-cut-your-risk-of-alzheimers-in-half.html

Time is the most precious commodity of all. So start now.

10/05/2026

"To boost your brain health this fall, seasonal fruits and vegetables like cranberries and collard greens are full of minerals that can support memory and slow cognitive decline. Many fruits and vegetables available this time of year contain antioxidant properties that protect the brain from oxidative stress and disease."

"Incorporating seasonal fall produce into your diet can benefit both brain health and overall well-being. Options like sweet potatoes, beets, and leafy greens provide nutrients that support memory and cognitive function, while cranberries and ginger offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. For an easy boost, try adding these foods to salads, smoothies, or soups this season."

https://www.verywellhealth.com/fall-produce-for-brain-health-8725726

Certain foods can boost your brain health and may even help reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s.

10/04/2026

If you enjoy our posts and you're challenged by emotional eating, we invite you to check out our special report:

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How to Permanently Overcome Emotional Eating

https://puvema.com/report/how-to-permanently-overcome-emotional-eating/

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This special report gets to the bottom of emotional eating.

10/02/2026

The messed-up way:

one-size-fits-all, quick-fix weight-loss scheme | noun | a money-making scheme sold to you by a weight-loss charlatan and snake-oil salesperson that positions you as a sucker, and in short order leaves you exactly where you were, but poorer, and feeling like a failure, again

The Puvema Way:

authentic wellness approach | noun | an evidence-based approach to wellness offered to you by an intelligent, caring wellness professional that helps you cultivate sustained wellness, as well as sustained weight loss if you have weight to lose, and is a true investment in yourself that leaves you feeling terrific, both inside and outside

The difference that makes the difference:

Unfortunately, one-size-fits-all, quick-fix weight-loss schemes are everywhere.

At Puvema, we take an authentic, humanistic approach to wellness focused on truly thriving.