6 Ways to Clean Your House When You’re Depressed
When you are feeling depressed, the last thing you may want to do is clean. However, cleaning can do wonders to help a depressed mind. One of the first key signs of depression is breaking out of doing chores such as cleaning. Unfortunately, a messy house can actually make the feelings of depression worse. The . . . . Continue Reading
8 Ways to Fight Sugar Addiction and Live a Healthier Life
The idea of sugar being an addiction may be hard for many to grasp, especially for those in recovery. However, Americans are consuming an average of 160 pounds of refined sugar per person a year. Refined sugar is actually considered by cardiovascular researchers to have properties similar to cocaine. In fact, a 2012 study in . . . . Continue Reading
Coffee Shown to Reduce Risk of Liver Cirrhosis
Nothing beats a cup of coffee in the morning. In fact, millions of Americans start their workday with a cup of Joe; however most of them are not drinking coffee to reduce the effects of excessive drinking. Yet, believe it or not, a new study claims that drinking at least two cups of coffee can . . . . Continue Reading
Can Pregnancy Reduce PTSD Symptoms?
Pregnancy is hard enough, but what about women who experience post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms? Must be even worse, right? Not exactly. Actually, a new study reveals that for most women, pregnancy does not worsen PTSD. In fact, pregnancy might actually reduce PTSD symptoms in many expecting mothers. These effects do not occur in everyone, though. . . . . Continue Reading
Why Good Nutrition is So Important in Recovery
The drug addiction epidemic has become worse in numbers each year. At this point, almost everyone is affected by addiction in some way. Drugs like alcohol, nicotine, heroin, and marijuana have various negative effects on the body and nutrition. However, the prevention of drug addiction, according to a recent article, will not occur unless we focus . . . . Continue Reading
The Inside Scoop on Why Habits Are so Hard to Break
When we are striving to make positive changes to our lives, one must ponder why it is so difficult to break habits in the first place. Why are old habits so endearing when we know the damaging effects? Even when we know that our behavior is destructive, our habits are still so hard to break. . . . . Continue Reading
Home Alone: Stay-at-home Moms and Binge Drinking
The life of a stay-at-home Mom can be exhausting and overwhelming. As a result, many moms are turning to alcohol to take off the edge. A recent article delved into the stay-at-home drinking culture where moms often use wine as an reward for dealing with the daily tribulations of motherhood. Drinking among stay-at-home moms has . . . . Continue Reading
Aquaholism: Can You Really Be ‘Addicted’ to Water?
We have all been told how beneficial drinking water can be for our health, but apparently they are people taking that advice to a whole new level. A recent article explored the concept of water addiction. Now, most will be skeptical that such an addiction really exists. Is it really possible to be addicted to water? . . . . Continue Reading
What are the Symptoms of Anxiety?
If you’re like me, you are probably all too familiar to the feeling of anxiety. Anxiety is a normal reaction to stressful situations however for some people, anxiety can take over their lives and prevent them from overcoming obstacles. Anxiety and depression are so commonly conjoined together that they might as well be sisters. Just . . . . Continue Reading
Mentors Analyze Drinking, Drugs, and the College Transition
College is a time when many gain independence for the first time in their life. Parents are gone, and suddenly students are left with having total responsibility over their life. This period of time can lead to dangerous decisions and often this is the time where students experiment to gain a greater sense of self. . . . . Continue Reading