Welcome to a journey of self-discovery and healing as we explore the benefits of acceptance-based approaches in addiction recovery. In addiction recovery, acceptance-based approaches offer a unique and powerful path for individuals seeking transformation. By embracing mindfulness, self-compassion, and the capacity to move past self-sabotaging behavior, these approaches pave the way to lasting recovery. In…
If you’re like most people these days, you probably know that regular exercise does your body good. You know that exercise can help you gain physical strength, lose weight, improve your cardiovascular endurance and help you obtain that “beach body” that you’ve been dreaming about in your sleep. You may also know about the various…
We all experience stress and anxiety in our own way and may have a variety of symptoms as a result. However, you have undoubtedly heard many people say that their stomach is in knots or they feel nauseous when they are having a tough time with anxiety. There is a growing body of research suggesting…
You’ve probably heard people say ‘communication is key’ so often you’re already sick of it. And while the saying is absolutely true, there is such a thing as unproductive communication. Sometimes, you communicate with your other half, but you’re not doing it the right way, which can lead to even more problems. It’s perfectly fine…
In between your headline news and favorite sitcom or drama on television; you see the ads for a litany of medicines promising to spell relief from your illness de jour (e.g., depression, irritable bowel syndrome, erectile dysfunction, hair loss, and osteoporosis). Although some people may experience short term relief from these conditions, these medications invariably…
Several chronic diseases are mediated by your body’s inflammatory response. Conditions such as multiple sclerosis, depression, anxiety, arthritis, obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiovascular disease and even obesity are mediated by chronic inflammation.1, 2,3 When you experience an acute infection or sustain an injury to your body, your immune system mobilizes an inflammatory response to neutralize the…
Throughout history and all over the globe, people have turned to cupping therapy as a means of healing. Nowadays, thanks to high-profile athletes and health-conscious celebrities, it’s experiencing a renaissance in the United States. However, because people’s shoulders and backs may get red, round markings (not bruises!) from cupping, many individuals are curious about the…
If you are like many people, the shift in time and “springing our clocks forward” with the passing of day light savings time arrived with a loss of an hour of sleep, a decrease in energy, forgetting important meetings you had planned to attend and the inconvenience of having your day hit by an unexpected…
Many health conditions and psychological symptoms originate in your gut. Around the world, millions of people believe that you are what you eat. A more accurate description; however, would be you are what your “pets”eat. Consider that you are, in fact, only 10% human as your microbiome (both in your gut, oral cavity, nasal passages, ear…
Sleep is a priceless commodity for mental and physical well-being. When you’re a senior who is working with a limited budget, however, the costs of improving your sleep are important. Getting good sleep is vital as well, so you have to find a balance between spending a fortune and spending nights tossing and turning. Thankfully,…
