If there’s one thing we surely have more than enough of, it’s stress. Waiting in line at the grocery store, the early morning traffic jam, the annoying noise of construction drills from across the street, the tension of waiting for that call – these are all just some of the most common situations we’ve all experienced almost daily. But they take a toll on your patience and … [Read more...]
5 Ways You Can Integrate Mindfulness Into Your Office Job
Day after day of staring at a screen can have a detrimental effect on both our mental and physical health. However, one of the ways to negate these adverse effects is by using mindfulness. Not just for those with bundles of spare time or a dedicated meditation, mindfulness can be done anywhere - including at your desk. If you’re spending 40 hours a week in the office and … [Read more...]
Understanding OCD
“A physical sensation crawls up my arm as I avoid compulsions. But if I complete it, the world resets itself for a moment like everything will be just fine. But only for a moment.” — Mardy M. Berlinger Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) was briefly discussed in the previous blog written about Anxiety Disorder and Substance Abuse Disorders. In this blog, we are going to … [Read more...]
5 Easy And Nutritious Breakfasts You Can Eat Before Yoga
Yoga is a wonderful practice that serves the body, mind and spirit. And sometimes when we focus on the spiritual aspect of yoga, we forget to fuel the body. In fact, some yogis believe you shouldn’t eat before yoga, but that might not work for you and that’s okay. Eating before yoga can help you build a sustainable yoga practice so you can reap the benefits of each and every … [Read more...]
Substitute Addictions
How to Avoid Replacing One Addiction with Another Life gives us all obstacles to overcome, and addictions are one of the most daunting. It’s possible to become addicted to nearly anything, even if it seems healthy on the surface. If you’ve overcome an addiction (or had a close call), the most important part of your recovery is recognizing that you have the potential to succumb … [Read more...]
How Stress Can Cause A Relapse
There is a strong correlation between stress and substance abuse. This includes substances such as alcohol, drugs and other controlled substances. However, the long standing relationship between the two goes beyond substance abuse. Relapse forms part of the journey towards becoming completely independent from various chemical substances. While you may make a commitment to break … [Read more...]
Meditation Made Me An Over Sensitive Neurotic
Following too much Meditation I became oversensitive, withdrawn and neurotic. Let's set the record straight before I get hated on. I love meditation and I'm extremely thankful for the blessedness and gifts meditation has given me. By painstakingly committing years of study to nurturing a relationship between the cushion and my bottom, I have been blessed to receive so many … [Read more...]
3 Things To Do When An Addiction Is Ruining Your Relationship
When we are using drugs for a continued amount of time you may not notice right away but we change. Not just in our body but chemically in our mind. We do and say things that we would never normally. Our dependency on the narcotic will influence priorities of our relationships, the value of our property, and even the value of others property. The closest persons can receive the … [Read more...]
10 Tips to Stay Safe and Comfortable in a Hot Yoga Class
Hot Yoga is a trend these days and almost every Yoga studio offers the possibility to take a hot class as well. Some say that it facilitates stretching while also increasing the motion rage and removes toxins as well. What matter the most is that you stay safe and feel comfortable during such a class so here’s what you should do. First of all, decide if this is for you It’s … [Read more...]
5 Things I Learned From Beating Addiction And Depression
Dealing with depression can be one of the hardest struggles some of us can go through in life. When it’s combined with an addiction, it could very well be the most difficult test you’ll ever face. A dual diagnosis will require a much more efficient and tailored treatment per patient. Of course living with both can be heartbreaking and challenging not only for whoever suffers … [Read more...]