When people get away from addiction, they suddenly seem to have more free time. In order to build recovery that sticks, it is important to find useful ways of filling up time. A good activity like Qigong may help build spiritual development as well...
Joy is a natural state. In recovery, it may feel like a distant state you cannot even get on an airplane and fly to if you tried. Feeling joy seems elusive sometimes, especially early on when your brain is foggy and your body is still shaking off...
The inner light, or true Self, begins with each of us as radiant light. It often gets glossed over by other things but the inner light can either grow brighter or more dim depending on what happens in life. Learn how to get back in touch with your...
Healthy eating during an addiction treatment program is not an easy task. Recovering from addiction means making lots of changes. People with addiction cannot eat the same foods as they have always done. With malnourishment a big issue, healthy...
For people in recovery from a drug addiction, it is important to stay away from things that may put you at risk. Some people in recovery must learn how to manage chronic pain without taking opioid medications. There are drug-free options available...
Learned helplessness is a state people can fall into when they connect with negative stimuli as they try to get away from what is considered a dangerous situation. Most of us don’t have real danger to escape but sometimes there is abuse, trauma,...
People who love dogs know how a big pair of eyes and wagging tail can be a mood booster after a long day. There is nothing like a bark and kisses from a puppy or other animal that faithfully waited for you to get home to be loved. Often, pets...
Active addiction and personalities with addictive tendencies go hand-in-hand. The urge to substitute one addiction for another can happen naturally, especially during early recovery. Learn more about how it happens and what to look out for when...
Kefir is made by adding kefir grains, made up of yeast and bacteria, to milk. This results in a thick and tangy beverage with a taste often compared to yogurt. Kefir has been shown to improve the digestion of lactose in 15 people with lactose...
When a person with depression is told to get motivated, it is like telling someone to get past a very difficult thing in their life by snapping their fingers. It is not that people with depression cannot get motivated or don’t want to get well....
