Recovery is a time of healing. In our addictions, we cared little for the natural world and rarely had time to sit outside and soak up sunshine. Early sobriety is the perfect time to embrace the gifts of the natural world, and it turns out, simple being outdoors in sunlight can provide many wonderful physical…
DetailsNow you have made the choice to get sober and give up drugs and alcohol, all you want to do is stay on the straight and narrow. Somewhere deep down you believe this can happen if you strive for perfection, but another part of you might waver. Fear can creep in that mistakes might happen…
DetailsSports participation is a highly visible aspect of 21st-century life as more people dive into sports for recreation and competitive leagues. It builds health, self-discipline, strong character, and promotes teamwork. Many benefits can be found psychologically and physically speaking but it can be detrimental if it becomes addictive. Find out why sports addiction can be…
DetailsRecovery changes everything. Your life is not the same as it was before, your friends, and even your job may be different now. Without alcohol, drugs, or addiction in the spotlight you are on the way to be healthy, happy, and sober. Life does not stop because you are sober. You may want to jump…
DetailsRecently, a small study was published about neurofeedback and the impact on people’s brains. Neurofeedback is where people concentrate on modifying brainwave patterns which can potentially bring positive treatments to people with many disorders, including “treatment-resistant” depression (TRD). Learn more about why neurofeedback is having such a positive impact on this challenging diagnosis.How it Helps…
DetailsEveryone wants ‘the good life,’ whatever that means. It seems like everything nowadays is about attaining the best life possible, the best body ever, the most satisfaction with your life ever. How much more satisfied we are is not likely packaged up as neatly as everyone wants to suggest. The humanities are one way people…
DetailsRecovery is about empowering you to take charge of your life by learning to value feelings, opinions, and needs. When you find the courage to challenge childhood beliefs, healthier relationships can be born. A common fear among codependents in early recovery is that they will become selfish. Recovering codependents remain more caring than other people…
DetailsAddiction is very powerful. Anyone who has experienced it, whether a loved one, or personally for themselves, realizes how true of a statement this is. It has been researched over and over, the link between addiction and what drives people to it with little real answers. The truth is, anyone can become susceptible to drugs,…
DetailsMaintaining sobriety can be difficult without communication. A new generation of mobile apps helps people stay in touch and keep sobriety at the front and center of their minds. Social networking apps are growing in popularity as a way to keep in touch with others in recovery day and night. Learn more about ways the…
DetailsGrain bowls are all the rage right now, even being called “Buddha bowls,” which sounds quite enlightened, as much as grain and protein can be. Filled with whole grains including quinoa, or wild rice and tossed with a mix of corn, greens, veggies, and other healthy foods, a grain bowl is power-packed for nutrition to…
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