Meditation has long been a popular way to maintain a peaceful mind and deal with issues plaguing your mental well-being. However, achieving a meditative state isn't always easy. Obstacles to meditation come in many forms, and many people struggle with achieving the correct state of mind. In this article, we provide ... Read More
Life in Recovery
After treatment, many of the guards that were in place are gone and you may find the old factors contributing to your mental state or substance use creeping back. Along with our clinical services and alumni program, we’re dedicated to equipping our patients with the tools to maintain long-term health. In this section, we provide further tips and advice on living your best life in your best health.
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10 Easy Tips to Improve Mind-Body Wellness
Every year, people make new resolutions to improve their health. These may include goals for weight loss and better fitness, but not so much for mind-body wellness. This New Year, the following tips to improve mind-body wellness may be worth considering. What Is Mind-Body Wellness? Mind-body wellness is the ... Read More
The 8 Dimensions of Wellbeing for Better Health in the New Year
When most people hear the term "wellness," they tend to think in terms of physical or mental health, but wellness can actually refer to many different aspects of a person's life, aspects that contribute to their overall wellbeing. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has outlined eight ... Read More
5 Creative Ways to Get to Sleep
Getting the right amount of sleep is crucial to our physical and mental wellbeing. Everyone is different, but the general rule is that the average adult needs at least seven hours of sleep each night for optimal health. In the real world, however, that doesn't always happen. Maybe you stay up all night due to bouts of ... Read More
Matthew Perry Tells All About His Addictions
Best known for playing Chandler Bing on the popular TV show Friends, Matthew Perry is an award-winning American-Canadian actor. With a career spanning decades, the comedian appears in numerous television shows and movies, including The Odd Couple, The Whole Nine Yards and Almost. However, for as long as he's been ... Read More
9 Holistic Healing Practices That Can Boost Recovery
"Holistic healing" has become increasingly more mainstream in recent years, as more and more people have touted its benefits for a host of physical and mental health conditions— and there are many, reportedly. Here we'll take a closer look at nine such practices, with a view to exploring their therapeutic benefits in ... Read More
5 Brain Boosters for Mental Sharpness
Wouldn't it be wonderful to be switched on all the time, to feel like your mind is sharp and clear and be able to accomplish everything you need? Imagine waking up every morning with the ability to use your brain in exactly the right way, thinking clearly and with the ability to focus. The brain is a fascinating ... Read More
6 Suggestions for Living One Day at a Time
Throughout the course of treatment for an addiction or mental health disorder, the phrase "live one day at a time" often comes up. This phrase isn't just a cliché; it's a reminder that while we can't always predict and control the future, there are things we can do today to support sobriety and mental ... Read More
