by Carley Smiddy | Apr 24, 2018 | Addiction Recovery, Health & Wellness
Addiction had a negative impact on your mood. Part of withdrawal is the crash you experience as the substances are leaving your body. Part of the withdrawal process are feelings of depression, anxiety, and other mood concerns. Recovery helps to rid your body and mind...
by Carley Smiddy | Apr 22, 2018 | Featured Articles, Health & Wellness
Our bodies are an interwoven, connected system. There is a connection between what you eat and how you feel. When you’re in early recovery, you may be tempted to indulge in sugary, processed foods. The reason for this is because one unhealthy food triggers the same...
by Carley Smiddy | Apr 20, 2018 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Health & Wellness
Staying healthy benefits your recovery. Healthy living involves healthy choices, nutritious eating, and exercise. Even moderate exercise several times a week is better for you than not exercising at all. Exercise can help you get through cravings. Cravings can feel...
by Carley Smiddy | Apr 16, 2018 | Drug Facts & Resources, Health & Wellness
7 Ways Quitting Smoking Will Help You Enjoy Your Life Giving up nicotine is the bravest thing you could ever do for yourself. Quitting smoking isn’t simple at first. Once you get through the first few weeks, things will start to get easier. With time and practice,...
by Carley Smiddy | Apr 2, 2018 | Addiction Recovery, Health & Wellness
5 Things that Happen to your Body When you Stop Drinking Alcohol Quitting alcohol does some pretty amazing things to your body. You’ll notice physical benefits shortly after you stop drinking. Your hail, nails, mood and a lot more will change for the better. Putting...
by Carley Smiddy | Feb 27, 2018 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Health & Wellness
The stages of change were theorized by Prochaska and DiClemente several years ago. The stages of change are a therapeutic tool for many clinicians to gauge where their clients are in their recovery. You can apply this concept to your daily life to help you notice when...