Addiction has always been a challenging issue for humans, even since the very earliest days of society. There are a lot of things which you can easily find yourself addicted to, and the modern world is being filled with more and more of these things all the time. Social media, fast food, and drugs are all great examples of this, and being addicted to any of them can make life very difficult for you. While the modern world has made many of these things possible, it also offers a lot of tools for … [Read more...]
#Detox Your Body And Mind
We hear a lot about the concept of “detoxifying” on blogs and in the media. But what does it actually mean? The idea comes from this notion that the reason that we feel sick and tired is that our bodies are full of toxins that we need to purge. It’s a concept that goes back literally thousands of years and seems even more relevant in today’s modern world of air pollution, fast food, and microplastics. Detoxing, however, is a lot more complicated than people imagine. There’s some truth to … [Read more...]
Is #Detoxing Your Body Ever A Good Idea?
Christmas and new year celebrations are just around the corner, and this can only mean one thing - a slew of people looking to ‘detox’ their bodies in the new year. You’ll probably find detoxes and adverts for them around every corner. You’ll see juice detoxes in magazines, aloe vera cleanses online, and just about every other detox imaginable. However, the body itself has organs that are especially there for this job. Is it really ever a good idea to detox your body - or are they … [Read more...]
Signs You’re Using Alcohol to Self-Medicate
There’s nothing wrong with ending your day with an alcoholic beverage, but when you start using alcohol as a means to cope, it can become a serious problem. Though it may not seem like an issue to have a cocktail, a glass of wine, or beer to relax and unwind after a hard day, if you’re doing it to relieve stress, depression, anxiety, or other overwhelming emotions, you’re self-medicating. What is Self-Medicating? Self-medicating is the process of coping with extreme physical or emotional … [Read more...]
9 Ways You Can Help A Loved One With An #Addiction
Watching a loved one struggle with an addiction, whether it's alcohol, drugs, gambling or something else can be an incredibly stressful and challenging time for their friends and family. There are financial worries and physical worries, as well as the mental issues that often come with it. Naturally, you will want to do everything that you can to help them out, but have no idea where to start. Here, we are going to take a look at what you can do to help someone who is struggling with … [Read more...]