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 the benefits of sunshine. Early sobriety is the perfect time to embrace the gifts of the natural world, and it turns out, simply being outdoors in sunlight can provide…
When we were in active addiction or suffering other mental health issues, we rarely cared about exercise or getting out into nature. When we enter into sobriety and are in the process of healing, however, hiking can be a great way to improve our physical and mental health. Hiking provides the aerobic exercise we need…
Did you know that art can help heal the brain? Healing from addiction, trauma, and depression can be facilitated through creative activities such as arts and crafts. Through these activities, individuals can express their feelings creatively and constructively. Doing arts and crafts can help build positive self-esteem, increase confidence, promote relaxation, reduce stress, and open…
If you’ve ever heard the phrase “one day at a time,” you may have wondered exactly what that means in recovery. At face value, it seems quite simple—we don’t drink or use drugs during our day, without considering whether we will or will not tomorrow. However, “one day at a time” is more complex and…
Addiction takes its toll on the body. One way it does so is by disrupting sleep patterns. Depending on the substance abuse one is struggling with, individuals can find themselves sleeping too much, experiencing distressed or erratic sleep, or suffer from insomnia. All of these put undue stress upon the body that has been known…
Creating a healthier body, mind, and soul is hard when it feels like you just waged war against all parts of yourself going through rehab. Addiction recovery is challenging for the body because the entire body, mind, and soul have been through a lot. A healthier rhythm means looking at how to move through your…
Stress seems to be part of life for so many people now. When it used to be something people could feel on and off throughout the course of their week, now it is ever present and creeping into everything. The feelings of stress have become how people live their lives normally, rather than making it…
Diet foods are being labeled as ‘low-fat,’ ‘low-calorie,’ and ‘fat-free.’ Many diet foods may do more harm than good to your waistline. The problem is identifying which foods are going to be a challenge if you are trying to get healthier and lose weight. Learn more about the foods out there and how to be…
Shirataki noodles are unique food in that they are filling but low in calories. These noodles are a type of fiber with amazing health benefits, including weight loss. Eating shirataki noodles may have additional health benefits, making it a little known superfood for people who want to try it out as an addition to their…
In sobriety, sometimes all we have is our word. We lived our lives in such a way that our friends and loved ones have grown accustomed to our lies. They have heard time and time again that we are sorry and that we will stop drinking or using drugs, but we were never able to…