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Exercise, Endorphins and Addiction Recovery

The next time you head out for a leisurely walk, a run or maybe a quick dip in the pool, tell the nearest person you’ll be back after engaging your endogenous opioid inhibitory neuropeptides. Once their eyes glass over with confusion, you can explain that you’re going to exercise to generate some endorphins and relieve […]

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Cavemen in Recovery: The Benefits of a Paleo Diet For Recovering Addicts

Maybe you’ve heard the phrase “going native.” The idea is that a person decides to shed their habits, beliefs and traditions in order take on the cultural traits of whatever geographical location they’re in. Adopting a Paleo Diet, which entails following the eating habits of some of our oldest ancestors, might then be considered “going […]

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Tis the Season to Be SAD: 10 Seasonal Affective Disorder Treatments

Think you just woke up on the wrong side of the bed this winter? You might be experiencing a very real condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This common illness, also called winter depression, is a type of depression that normally presents itself during the winter and fall months. Experts aren’t exactly sure what […]

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Kicking Your Technology Addiction

Tech Detox to Curb Technology Addiction Technological advancements have definitely made life more convenient, but can they be causing us harm at the same time? Technology addiction is real, no matter how exaggerated it may seem. Technology addiction can take the form of smartphone addiction, information addiction, and internet addiction. While you may be inclined […]

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Curbing Cravings the Healthy Way

How to Kick Your Cravings to the Curb There are a variety of stages and phases of sobriety, each bringing their own challenges to the process. One of the most difficult parts of sobriety tends to be cravings. Cravings are overwhelming desires for something, sometimes anything. In early sobriety, cravings can be even harder to […]

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The Road to Recovery: Cutting Ties with Negative Influences

The majority of individuals who have undergone addiction treatment or are in need of treatment have experienced the constant pull of a friend who will not allow them to grow. These negative influences in your life may be why you cannot kick your addiction. While recovery involves a combination of a wide range of influences, […]

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Exploring Mindfulness Meditation

Mindfulness Meditation is about keeping the mind in the here and now or being present in all the elements of everyday life. Mindfulness practitioners sometimes refer to it as sitting because on the surface, that’s all there is to it. One sits in a comfortable position and focuses on breathing. The practice is a gentle […]

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Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy

Is sharing a few drinks while pregnant with family and friends on a special occasion okay? ” There is no known safe amount of alcohol or safe time to drink while pregnant.” – Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. Dr Tara Allmen, ObGyn, suggests avoiding alcohol during pregnancy. There are numerous studies that have determined […]

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Mental Health vs. Mental Illness: 10 Ways To Flex Your Brain and Stay Sane

Here’s a little bit of truth, a person with good mental health might occasionally experience bouts of mental illness. On the flip side of the coin, a person who is diagnosed with a mental illness can live a happy and fulfilling life. Is There a Difference Between Mental Health and Mental Illness? Mental Health is […]

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