365 Writing Prompts for Health & Wellness Writers

Daniella Lopez is a full-time freelance writer, professional herbalist, and doula.

Health & Wellness Writing

In today's world, nearly everyone is in someway concerned about their health and the health of the ones they care about. Whether they are concerned about health because they suffer from a chronic illness, or because they desire to live a healthy life, health and wellness topics are all around us.

Due to the rising concerns in the subject of healthy living, there are now numerous blogs, websites, magazines, books, and more directed at helping people live a fulfilling and healthy life.

If you are a health and wellness writer, this article is for you. Below are 365 health and wellness writing prompts directed at helping writers come up with ideas for articles related to their niche.

These writing prompts can be written however you choose, they are merely here to help give you an idea, or two, about what to write for your next article or blog post.

February: Fitness Theme

For February's theme, you can write about fitness topics. Some of these topics are popular fitness programs, while others are exercises themselves. The article written can be a review of a fitness program, recommended exercises, introductory articles, and more.

1. Yoga
2. Pilates
3. Crossfit
4. P90X
5. Freerunning
6. Parkour
7. T'ai chi
8. Dance
9. Cycling
10. Jogging
11. Hiking
12. Isometrics
13. Strength Training
14. Walking
15. Zumba
16. Insanity
17. Kettlebell
18. Swimming
19. Rock Climbing
20. Spartacus Workout
21. Kickboxing
22. The 300 Workout (fitness program designed for the actors in the film 300)
23. The 4 Hour Body (Tim Ferriss program)
24. Interval Training
25. Triathlon
26. Archery
27. Fencing
28. Kayaking
29. Skiing

January: Informative/Educational Theme

In the month of January, take the time to describe the functions, principal processes, and healthy maintenance of some of these systems and concepts. This month's writing prompts are designed to inform you and your reader about some of the key things that will help you lead a healthy and happy life.

1. Digestion
2. Metabolism
3. Endocrine System
4. Personal Hygiene
5. Public Hygiene
6. Placebo Effect
7. Carbohydrates
8. Proteins
9. Essential Fatty Acids
10. Intestinal Bacterial Flora (Gut Flora)
11. Fiber
12. Antioxidants
13. Phytochemicals
14. Magnesium
15. Manganese
16. Hunter-Gatherer Lifestyle
17. Placenta (ideas for this could be placenta development, placenta health, lotus birth, placenta consumption for postpartum benefits, etc.)
18. Beta-Carotene
19. RNA
20. Digestion
21. DHA
22. Fermentation
23. Melatonin
24. Probiotics
25. Activated Charcoal
26. Tooth Decay
27. Saturated Fats
28. Phytic Acid
29. Pineal Gland
30. Colostrum
31. Zinc

March: Superfood Profile Theme

Superfoods are health foods that are known for containing large amounts of vitamins and minerals. They are an extremely popular topic right now, so what better than to have an entire month dedicated to writing about superfoods?

Below are 31 superfood writing prompt ideas that you can use to write about the benefits of the food, ways to prepare it, your personal experience with it, and more.

1. Cacao
2. Hemp
3. Chia
4. Flax
5. Bone Broth
6. Cod Liver Oil
7. Fermented Foods
8. Grass-fed Butter
9. Brazil Nuts
10. Quinoa
11. Coconut Oil
12. Spirulina
13. Pomegranate
14. Garlic
15. Olive Oil
16. Raw Honey
17. Green Tea
18. Blueberries
19. Chlorella
20. Goji Berries
21. Avocado
22. Noni Juice
23. Spring Water
24. Sweet Potatoes
25. Cranberries
26. Shiitake Mushrooms
27. Maitake Mushrooms
28. Chaga Mushrooms
29. Wild Rice
30. Kombucha
31. Bee Pollen

Raw Veganism is one of the topics for April

April: Specialty Diet Theme

This month's writing prompt is about specialty diets. You can write about what the diet is about, benefits, evidence-based research, personal experience, recipes related to the diet, and more.

1. Paleo
2. Vegan
3. Pescetarian
4. Maker's Diet
5. Primal
6. Lacto-Vegetarian
7. Fruitarian
8. Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
9. Western Diet
10. Gluten-free Diet
11. Gerson Therapy Diet
12. Macrobiotic Diet
13. Mediterranean Diet
14. Raw Foodism (with animal products)
15. Raw Vegan
16. Dr. Brewer's Pregnancy Diet
17. Fasting
18. Juicing
19. Flexitarian
20. Engine 2 Diet
21. Zone Diet
22. Ornish Diet
23. Breatharianism
24. Freeganism
25. Bulletproof Diet
26. Whole Food Diet
27. BRAT Diet
28. Lunar/Werewolf Diet
29. GAPS Diet
30. Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD)

May: Women's Health

This section contains a list of prompts that are related to women's health. Not all of these strictly pertain to women, but they do tend to be more prevalent amongst women.

1. Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
2. Natural Birth
3. Cesarean Birth
4. Natural Pregnancy
5. Home Birth
6. Unassisted Birth
7. Menstruation
8. Menopause
9. Natural Beauty Products
10. Supplements (supplements for optimal women's health)
11. Diet (foods for optimal women's health)
12. Breast Health
13. Uterine Health
14. Fertility
15. Gestational Diabetes
16. Osteoporosis
17. Miscarriage
18. Morning Sickness
19. Varicose Veins
20. Stretch Marks
21. Birth Control (including natural birth control methods)
22. Ovarian Health
23. Eating Disorders
24. Lesbian & Bisexual Health and Wellness
25. Sexual Abuse
26. Endometriosis
27. Breastfeeding
28. Pelvic Exams
29. Yeast Infections
30. STDs
31. Postpartum Depression

June: Men's Health

This month's prompts are in relation to men and men's health. Not all of these pertain strictly to male health, but they do tend to be more prevalent amongst men.

1. Erectile Dysfunction
2. Infertility
3. Prostate Health
4. Supplements (supplements for optimal men's health)
5. Diet (foods for optimal women's health)
6. Circumcision
7. Vasectomy
8. Heart Health
9. Gay & Bisexual Health and Wellness
10. STDs
11. Stroke
12. Testicular Health
13. Hair Loss
14. Male Menopause
15. Body Sculpting
16. Libido
17. Natural Beauty Care (homemade shaving cream, no deodorant lifestyle, etc.)
18. Body Odor
19. Birth Control
20. Testosterone
21. Depression
22. Steroids
23. Crying (benefits of crying, why men tend to not cry, why men should cry, etc.)
24. Sexual Abuse
25. Body Image Issues
26. Yeast Infection
27. ADD/ADHD
28. Obesity
29. Manscaping
30. Breast Cancer

July: Herb Profiles

July's theme is specific herbs. You can write about the lore behind the herb, benefit of the herb, basic information on the herb, herb gardening, personal experience with the herb, and more.

1. Ginseng
2. Echinacea
3. Cinnamon
4. Turmeric
5. Ginger root
6. Aloe Vera
7. Yarrow
8. Nettle
9. Red Clover
10. Red Raspberry Leaf
11. Chicory root
12. Lavender
13. Rosemary
14. Thyme
15. Lemon Balm (Melissa)
16. Sage
17. Mugwort
18. Hops
19. Catnip
20. Dandelion
21. White Willow bark
22. Heather
23. Chamomile
24. Peppermint
25. Lobelia
26. Mullein
27. Chinese Skullcap
28. Elderberries
29. Rose hips
30. Eucalyptus
31. Cayenne

August: Disease Theme

August's prompts are specific diseases. With these prompts you could write about personal experience, natural healing, basic disease information, diagnostics, and more.

1. Lupus
2. Fibromyalgia
3. Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
4. Psoriasis
5. Alzheimer's Disease
6. Parkinson's Disease
7. Obesity
8. Lyme Disease
9. Anemia
10. Epilepsy
11. Breast Cancer
12. Colon Cancer
13. Prostate Cancer
14. Type 2 Diabetes
15. Asthma
16. Arthritis
17. Osteoporosis
18. Malaria
19. Tuberculosis
20. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
21. Celiac
22. Crohn's Disease
23. Bipolar Disorder
24. Depression
25. ADHD
26. AIDS
27. Cardiovascular Disease
28. Tetanus
29. Polio
30. Smallpox
31. Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)

October: Children's Health

October is all about children's health and lifestyle. You can use this list to write about natural parenting methods, your personal experiences, evidence-based research, and more.

1. Cry-it-Out Method
2. No-Cry Method
3. Attachment Parenting
4. Spanking
5. Colic
6. Solid Foods
7. Formula feeding
8. Breastfeeding
9. Diapering (wool, cloth, disposable)
10. Co-sleeping
11. Crib sleeping
12. SIDS
13. Supplements (optimal supplements for children's health and wellness)
14. Diet and nutrition (optimal foods for children's health and wellness)
15. Dental Health
16. Circumcision
17. Birth (does the way you are born play a role in your health? healthy birth, natural birth, etc.)
18. Child-led weaning
19. Kid-Friendly Exercises
20. Kid-Friendly Herbs
21. Kid-Friendly Essential Oils
22. Car Seat Safety
23. Babywearing (safe babywearing, traditional babywearing, wrap options, etc.)
24. Juvenile Diabetes
25. Juvenile Obesity
26. Body Image Issues
27. ADD/ADHD
28. Nutrition & IQ
29. Natural Baby Products (homemade products, OTC product reviews, etc.)
30. Vaccinations
31. Non-toxic toys

September: Remedies

September's writing prompts are all about remedies. Listed below are common health problems that many people (adults and children alike) deal with. You could write about natural remedies to treat some of these issues, your personal experience with these issues, exercises to help treat these issues, and more.

1. Teething
2. Earache
3. Toothache
4. Heartburn
5. Seasonal Allergies
6. Food Allergies
7. Gas
8. Menstruation Issues (cramps, bloating, etc.)
9. Yeast Infection
10. Bladder Infection
11. Rash
12. Eczema
13. Sore Throat
14. Cough
15. Congestion
16. Migraine
17. Headache
18. Back Pain
19. Insomnia
20. Fatigue
21. Dry Mouth
22. Canker Sores
23. Diaper Rash
24. Thrush
25. Fever
26. False Labor
27. Low Breast Milk Supply
28. Erectile Dysfunction
29. Conception Difficulties
30. Leaky Gut

Rewilding is one of the topic ideas for the month of November

November: Alternative Medicine

The month of November covers alternative medicine writing prompts. Listed below are certain areas encompassing alternative medicine. The articles you write for this month can cover specific subjects within these areas (for example, writing about herbal infusions for fertility when writing about Wise Woman Herbalism), introductory guides to these topics, your personal experience with these fields of medicine, and more.

1. Homeopathy
2. Wise Woman Herbalism
3. Rewilding
4. Native American Herbalism
5. Auto-Urine Therapy
6. Acupuncture
7. Massage Therapy
8. Ayurveda
9. Traditional Chinese Medicine
10. Midwifery
11. Appalachian Folk Medicine
12. Aromatherapy
13. Flower Essences
14. Holistic Medicine
15. Colon Cleansing
16. Orthomoleculer Medicine
17. Reiki
18. Qigong
19. Light Therapy
20. Pulse Diagnostics
21. Faith Healing
22. Magnotherapy
23. Earthing (Grounding)
24. Chiropractic Medicine
25. Meditation
26. Sound Therapy
27. Fasting
28. Biofeedback
29. Iridology
30. Aboriginal Herbalism

December: Trending Health Topics

The December writing prompts are all topics that have been trending over the last few years or very recently. You could write an introductory article on the topic, compile research on the topic, or write a personal piece on the topic. The possibilities are fairly endless.

1. BPA
2. Fluoride
3. Vaccines
4. Ebola
5. Influenza
6. Flu Shot
7. Antibiotics
8. Marijuana
9. E-Cigarettes
10. Lyme Disease
11. Gene Therapy
12. Standing Desks
13. Affordable Care Act
14. Measles
15. GMOs
16. High Fructose Corn Syrup
17. Factory Farming
18. Organic Food & Farming
19. Radiation
20. CDC (Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention)
21. WHO (World Health Organization)
22. Green Coffee Beans
23. Superfoods
24. Five-Finger Shoes
25. Tooth Remineralization
26. Leaky Gut
27. Protein Powders
28. Gluten
29. Sunscreen
30. Water Purification
31. Birth Freedom

Comments

Daniella Lopez (author) on September 20, 2015:

Glad you found this helpful, Suraj!

suraj punjabi from jakarta on July 31, 2015:

I have written a few hubs relating to this topic, and I find these prompts very helpful. Thank you very much. I shall bookmark this and visit it every now and then when I have writer's block.

Nency on December 24, 2014:

Here's what I like best about the paleo diet It emulates what our hntuer-gatherer ancestors ate — a high-protein, high-fruit and veggie diet with moderate amounts of fat, but with high quantities of healthful omega-3 and monounsaturated fats. This is one of the best ways to lose weight because you do not feel hungry all throughout your diet and then become inclined to binge eat and gain all the weight again after the diet.

Daniella Lopez (author) on December 10, 2014:

Glad you liked it, rajan! Hope it serves you well. :)

Rajan Singh Jolly from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on December 10, 2014:

This is a very comprehensive list of health topics. Thanks for sharing and since I mostly write on healthy foods and health topics I'll save it for the ideas here.

Thank you.

Daniella Lopez (author) on November 06, 2014:

Thank you, Heidi!

Heidi Thorne from Chicago Area on November 06, 2014:

What an extensive list of topics! Though I don't write on health issues, will share list. Voted up, useful and interesting!

Daniella Lopez (author) on November 06, 2014:

Thanks, Audrey!

Audrey Howitt from California on November 06, 2014:

Well I don't think I can ever complain again that I have nothing to write about! What a great list!

Daniella Lopez (author) on October 27, 2014:

Thanks for commenting, Maren! Hope you've found this article useful. :)

Maren Elizabeth Morgan from Pennsylvania on October 27, 2014:

Lots of research evident here!