Six Ways to Maintain Your Sobriety at a Thanksgiving Celebration I first tried to quit drinking on November 11, 1995. By Thanksgiving of that year, I was clean, but I was scared to death of facing a holiday dinner without a drink. I remember standing by the bar in my grandmother’s house, downing Diet Coke […]
Yoga is a balanced practice of physical exercise, breathing control and meditation that can reduce psychosocial distress as well as improve cardiovascular and cognitive function. Yoga may prove to be a practical adjunct to a healthy lifestyle, according to research. There is a need for simple, easy treatment to alleviate the burden on health […]
Mindful meditation is a type of meditation (which is an exercise of deep, prolonged concentration) during which any feelings, emotions or thoughts are experienced as and when they arise during the exercise, opposed to after the meditation finishes. This practice teaches us about our unresolved issues that prick us when we are busy, and we […]
Addiction has generally been characterized as a chronic relapsing condition, causing physical or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, such as alcohol, or compulsive involvement in an activity, such as gambling. Current research data suggests that the lack of mindfulness may reinforce addictive behavior and furthermore, teaching mindfulness skills or practices may be one reason […]
The reality of living in our fast-paced, technology-filled, multi-tasking society can cause a lot of stress for everyone, including children. Our modern culture is affecting our human interaction and experiences; mindfulness and meditation could be good options for dealing with stress. Mindfulness is being aware of the present. Meditation is a tool to help bring […]
Quality addiction treatment consists of far more than 12 step meetings and weekly visits to a psychologist. For those who want a deep and meaningful recovery, research has shown that there are a variety of complementary therapies that help addicts transition from a life of substance abuse to one of sobriety. Recent studies show how […]
I am blessed to have a beautiful garden. My home is surrounded by live oaks, their thick branches protecting my house from the ravages of the Texas sun. Out my bedroom window, I look onto Japanese magnolias and from my office see an array of flowering and fruiting trees. When I moved onto the property, […]