Most of us associate ‘health’ with our bodies. It's seen as a physical issue, solved by physical things. We eat right - we stay healthy. We exercise - we get fit. These are universally known facts, and there’s no denying them. For some of us, though, physical efforts don’t solve the problem. We do everything we can to live a healthy life, and yet, our health doesn’t flourish. … [Read more...]
Take Back Control Of Your Life With 5 Steps To More Freedom
Part of overall health and wellbeing has got to be your mental health. When you are happier, you are more likely to be healthier. For many of us in the modern world, lack of freedom can be something that can really weigh us down. When choice is taken from us, and we’re tied into different things or a slave to other things, it doesn’t help our wellbeing or mental health at all. … [Read more...]
6 Ways To Take Care Of My Body And Mind I Learned While In Recovery
While I was in rehab from substance abuse, I learned an extremely important lesson, which was how to treat my body and mind in the best possible way. And, while they were healthy habits I picked up while in recovery, it can be learned and practiced by anyone looking to enhance their life quality. Many believe that leaving behind a life of abuse and excess means shutting the … [Read more...]
It’s Not Me It’s You: Signs You Need To Leave Your Partner
Pexels Image By: burak kostak We can’t always help who we fall in love with, but we can choose to walk away if that person isn’t treating us with kindness, dignity and respect. We’re not saying that relationships aren’t hard work, like many of the things that are worth having in life they don’t come easy. However, if you’re spending more time crying than laughing, are afraid … [Read more...]
Four Areas Of Your Life That Drugs Can Impact
Photo: unsplash Many of us know the highly damaging effects that drugs can have on our bodies, but often the damage extends further and seeps into every part of a person’s life. Jobs, relationships, academic performance and family life are just a few of the things that can be affected, and increased usage can lead to the problem worsening further still. This is … [Read more...]
Just Got Into Sport? Get Your Health In Check For Success
Sports are great, whether it is a team sport or a single sport like tennis. They promote socialising, exercise and are a brilliant addition to any kind of healthy lifestyle. But how can you be successful? What are the best possible ways to ensure your body can cope with the rigours of the new sport, primarily so you can compete at a good level but also so you don’t embarrass … [Read more...]
What Can You Do To Battle The Most Common Health Problems?
Source: In life, we often worry about trivial things that don’t really matter. But there’s one possession that you cannot afford to ignore: your body. After all, a healthy body is the key to a long and happy lifestyle. We all encounter a number of health issues during our lives. Many of them, like common colds, are nothing to worry about. However, extended … [Read more...]
Rehab Struggles: Why It Might Not Be Working For You
As an addict, checking into rehab is one of the bravest things you can do. It can give you the opportunity to break free from your addiction and provide you with the fresh start you’ve been craving. But unfortunately, even though you might have checked in, there is no guarantee that rehab will work. Despite the help of the staff and treatment programs, you might find it … [Read more...]
What to Expect When Someone You Love Goes to Rehab
It is a hard truth that many people don’t want to face: recovery from addiction is a long series of “hard parts” that all get strung together and it is unlikely that things will go back to exactly how they were before. This doesn’t mean that you can’t still have a calm and happy life with this person. It just means that the “normal” you experience now will be a new kind of … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Keep Your Kids Off Drugs
Few things terrify parents more than the prospect of their teen (or younger) child becoming involved in dangerous drugs. But how can you possibly prevent your kids from making mistakes that could negatively affect their entire lives? Here are seven things that you can do to protect your child from the dangers of substance abuse. 1. Know what they’re up against It’s hard … [Read more...]