The number of scientific studies on the effects yoga, relaxation and visualization has on physical and mental health is growing rapidly. Health organizations and universities have taken on the task of conducting their own studies to determine for themselves if there is any relevance to […]
According to statistics provided by The National Institute on Drug Abuse, nearly 23 million U.S. citizens over the age of 12 were addicted to an illegal or prescribed drug in 2011. Marijuana was the most commonly abused drug, with prescription pain relievers and tranquilizers representing […]
If you are like a lot of people these days, you are used to doing at least two things at once. For example, you might organize your bills and keep an eye on your children at the same time. While it is very common to have […]
Finding heart healthy foods is a necessity in today’s day and age. Everywhere one looks, there are processed foods that can be consumed. These foods are not only bad for the waist line, they are bad for the heart. Everyone needs to focus on their […]
Give your whole day a makeover just by starting your morning in a healthier, more relaxing way with just three habits: exercise, meditate and eat a good breakfast. Exercise We’ve all read a hundred times that waking up and exercising is monumentally good for our […]
One out of every four adults over the age of 18 in the United States suffers from mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. This is an estimated 57.7 million people, making mental disorders the leading cause of disability in America. It’s […]
Abusing or misusing drugs is one of the worst things for your body. Drug abuse can negatively affect your liver, heart, and lungs. What many people don’t realize is that it can also do a number on your teeth. If you regularly abuse drugs, you […]
The development of an addiction is hard to fight, particularly when an individual denies that he or she has a problem. Although denial may not seem harmful, it presents a problem when fighting addiction and seeking appropriate help. Potential Problems With Denial Denying that […]
A recent segment on The Today Show about the untimely death of “Glee” star Cory Monteith highlights the changing face of the “typical” heroin user. After missing his checkout time at a Vancouver hotel, staff entered Monteith’s room and discovered his body. The coroner’s office […]
Opioid addiction is a key constituent of opioid dependence, which occurs when an individual is incapable of stopping the use of opiate drugs such as morphine, heroin, hydrocodone and oxycodone, to name a few. This is a complicated disorder, but make no mistake, it can […]
