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Sun Salutations Linked to Fewer Doctor Visits

October 15th, 2015 - Read more

Researchers have long confirmed the benefits of yoga and meditation for both physical and mental health. These practices are tied to reduction in anxiety and stress among many other advantages. Recently, a new study out of the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine found that those who regularly utilize deep relaxation techniques may require fewer doctor visits. …

Filed Under: Meditation Practice, Mental Health, Movement and Exercise for Wellness

Demi Lovato Challenges Mental Illness Stigmas

October 13th, 2015 - Read more

Actress and singer Demi Lovato has long been an advocate for open dialogue surrounding mental illness. She acts as the spokesperson for “Be Vocal: Speak Up For Mental Health” and has been very open about her struggles with bipolar disorder. Following the recent shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon last week, Lovato speaks out …

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Drug Free Ways to Manage Stress

October 9th, 2015 - Read more

One of the most common reasons why people turn to drugs and alcohol is because of the stress in their lives. They might have a high amount of emotional stress, such as the death of a loved one, a divorce, or a child moving away from home. A person might also have a high amount …

Filed Under: Meditation Practice, Mental Health, Spirituality

Myths About Anxiety – And How To Combat Them

October 6th, 2015 - Read more

When it comes to understanding mental health and mental illness, many people have preconceived notions about disorders. From anxiety to depression to bipolar disorder, many myths abound and attach stigma to mental health issues without helping individuals to better understand the details. These myths about generalized anxiety disorders and other anxiety challenges continue to prevent …

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The Science of Stress

October 5th, 2015 - Read more

Stress can wreak havoc not only on our state of mental well being but even on our physical health as well. Scientists continue to study the origins of stress and what happens inside the body as we experience the negative feelings associated with stress and anxiety. A study conducted back in 1998 found that people who …

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The Risks that Come with Drinking When You’re Over 65

October 5th, 2015 - Read more

Alcohol and aging don’t mix well. Regular drinking can bring significant health concerns, which can only add to the health problems that the elderly might already have. Yet, despite the risks, research indicates that 40% of adults over the age of 65 drink alcohol on a regular basis. And for those older adults who take …

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How PTSD Can Affect Substance Abuse and Addiction

October 2nd, 2015 - Read more

It’s common for those who have endured significant traumatic experiences to turn to drugs and alcohol as a means for coping with emotional and psychological pain. When someone has experienced a trauma and experiences psychological symptoms as a result, he or she may be diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Historically, this psychological illness …

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Abstinence versus Moderation

September 30th, 2015 - Read more

When most people hear the word sobriety, they also hear that a person is abstaining from alcohol and drugs. It’s clear to most people that when a person has become sober, the goal is for that person to remain that way through abstinence. Although most people find the word abstinence to be intimidating, it is …

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Exploring Lesser Known Paths to Recovery from Addiction

September 29th, 2015 - Read more

When someone is considering sobriety or at least recovery, there’s a very good chance that a person will think of the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the 12-step program. However, for many reasons, there are people who do not find the program useful. Whether it’s the fact that the program started in the 1950’s and hasn’t evolved …

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What It Takes to Stay Sober

September 25th, 2015 - Read more

If you’ve already gone through addiction treatment, and you’re sober, then the task now is to stay that way. However, it can be a challenging journey if you’re still facing obstacles in life. Ideally, addiction treatment would help remove any obstacles to relapse, but that’s not always the case. In fact, it’s possible that you …

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