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The Dangers of Addiction Labels
Addiction is a disease with many causes, symptoms, and treatment options. However, the words we use to describe a person with the disease can not only minimize but dismiss an individual’s struggle entirely, creating a dangerous stigma. Why Are Addiction Labels...
Poor Gut Health Could Be the Cause of Your Depression & Anxiety
Terms like “gut-brain connection,” “good gut bacteria,” and “gut microbiome” have become household terms, and for good reason. It’s been discovered that our gut health is not only largely responsible for our overall health, but that an unhealthy gut can have serious...
The Effects of Addiction on Your Gut Health
Upset stomach? Addiction might be to blame. Your “gut” –– the group of organs that make up your digestive tract––is one of the most complex systems in your body. The gut is so complex that many people refer to the gut as the body’s “second brain.” As you can imagine,...
The Relationship Between Nutrient Deficiencies and Alcoholism
We’re all aware of the importance and benefits of consuming a balanced diet, but, for those who are experiencing alcoholism, the lack of a healthy diet combined with the inability of the body to retain nutrients can lead to serious deficiencies. This is why nutrition...
Nutritional Psychiatry: How a Healthy Diet Contributes to Holistic Addiction Recovery
Research into the management and prevention of mental illness has resulted in the formation of the field of nutritional psychiatry. Due to the numerous studies supporting the link between a healthy diet and a healthy mind, nutritional therapy is being included by some...
Battling Addiction During the Holiday Season
For many, the holidays represent a special and happy time, but for those who struggle with addiction, this time can be full of stress, anxiety, and temptation. These tips for staying sober during the holidays will help keep you focused on your sobriety. Why the...
Relapse Triggers to Avoid When Recovering from Drug Addiction
Relapsing, or returning to misusing a substance following a period of sobriety, is common among those who struggle with addiction. Certain people, places, memories, and thoughts can be the triggers for alcohol relapse, but in being able to understand and identify...
How to Prepare for Inpatient Rehab
As someone who has decided to enter inpatient rehab, you may have questions about how to prepare for this new chapter of your life. The information in this guide will help make your transition into the rehab facility easier and less stressful. Talk to Your Support...
What Is Orthomolecular Nutrition?
We all know the health benefits of providing the body with the right balance of nutrition, but nutrients from food and supplements can also be used as medicine to help the body heal itself from all types of diseases, including addiction. Join us as we explore the...
How to Navigate the Topic of Recovery with Friends and Family
As someone who’s decided to recover from drug or alcohol addiction, the next step will be to let your friends and family know, but this can bring to the surface more questions than answers. The following guidelines can help make it easier to tell friends and family...
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