October 21st, 2013
Meth-like Compound Found in Sport Supplements
In the world of supplements, skeptics have always questioned the safety and quality of certain products. What some companies market as an all-natural component may actually be more synthetic than one would assume. Recently, scientists detected a methamphetamine-like compound in two fitness ...
October 4th, 2013
Exercise for Addiction Recovery
Exercise releases dopamine and galanin, which experts say diminishes stress-related cravings.
September 23rd, 2013
Lake Michigan’s On Drugs
Recent research published on Sciencedirect reveals a high concentration of prescription drugs in Lake Michigan. According to the findings by four University of Wisconsin researchers, the amount of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) pose a “significant threat to the health of the ...
July 8th, 2013
The Beginner’s Guide to Nutrition
A nutritious diet is a major step towards good health. Learn more with our beginner's guide.
June 17th, 2013
Sibling Bullying Linked to Mental Illness in Children and Teens
First they got rid of jungle gyms. Then it was dodgeball. Now parents are going to start banning their children from giving each other noogies. Being a kid ain’t easy. According to results from a study conducted by researchers at the University of New Hampshire, sibling bullying can be just as ...
June 12th, 2013
Detoxifying Your Liver, One Bite at a Time
Throughout the course of a year, a lot can happen. It is important to take care of your body and help it keep up with your busy lifestyle. One of the most important organs in your body, the liver, is under constant beratement from the alcohol you consume (if you do drink alcohol) and the […]
June 11th, 2013
More Than Just a Pick-Me-Up: The Health Benefits of Coffee
The early morning Starbucks line can be a dangerous place. Many tired and cranky people attempt to ease their reintroduction to the daily grind with the aid of their first cup of dark heavenly goodness known as coffee. Although coffee has been widely consumed for hundreds of years, more ...
May 23rd, 2013
Seattle Readers: A Weekend of Meditation and Recovery
Need a mental time-out? Interested in meditation, addiction recovery, and free events in the Seattle area? Our neighbors at Northwest Buddhist Recovery have connected with Buddhist author and addiction specialist Kevin Griffin to put on a weekend of inspiring seminars, meditation teachings, and ...
May 9th, 2013
Three Ways We Prevent Our Own Happiness
We Americans are just about the most depressed people on the planet. Who can blame us, with all the hot showers, clean water, and delicious, cheap food around every corner we have to live with…wait a minute…why are we the second most depressed nation? Something is very amiss. With ...
May 2nd, 2013
Sugar High: Latest CDCP Report Warns Us To Slow Our Jelly Roll
The latest report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows alarming dietary behavior among young Americans. Though the CDCP advises us to limit our total intake of added sugars, fats and other “discretionary calories” to between 5% and 15% of our daily calories, that ...
April 19th, 2013
Rehab For Religious Extremists
Rehabilitation centers fill up as Saudi Arabia strives to reverse the religious extremism of jailed Al-Qaeda militants. A new rehabilitation facility in Riyadh, the largest city and capital of Saudi Arabia, offers a glimpse at luxury for prisoners, in government hopes that relaxing ...
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January 9th, 2013
A Few Dollars More: 10 Steps to Saving Money at the Market
We pull our hair out trying to pinch pennies with little success and make ourselves sick over bills, ignoring one of our biggest money suckers: food. According to the 2011 US Bureau of Labor Statistics report, the average American spends over 15% of their total annual income on food; more than ...
December 17th, 2012
Home Plate: Comfort Foods Fight Depression
When the body is well fed, it is well behaved. However, our eating habits have made it nearly impossible to keep the body in balance.
December 7th, 2012
Your Brain On Lentils: Depression-Fighting Powerhouses
What can you do to aid your mental health? Look in your pantry for starters. Diet, depression, and drug and alcohol recovery are closely intertwined.
September 2nd, 2011
Prevent Skin Cancer With Caffeine?
For all the flack it receives, caffeine has some notable health benefits. It helps you form memories, keeps you alert, and may help prevent skin cancer.
September 1st, 2011
The Five Weirdest Energy Products
Ever since Red Bull and its energy drink offshoots burst onto the scene, it seems like the market for caffeinated products is inexhaustible. Here are five of the strangest goods designed to combat your afternoon slump: 1. Caffeinated soap Supposedly, the caffeine in this soap can be absorbed ...
