Substance Abuse and Addiction

  • Allow Your Ant To Be As Big As Your Elephant

    Allow Your Ant To Be As Big As Your Elephant

    My dear friend Bev Wagner shared last week in her Webinar about the ant and the elephant.  I posted the link to her Webinar but I wanted to be sure that people could see this story and try to apply it to their lives. In The Ant and the Elephant, renowned business strategist and Olympian, Vince…

  • What to do about chlorine exposure?

    What to do about chlorine exposure?

    The best scenario is to swim in ozone or salt water pools.  However, most people can’t choose what their health clubs use in their pools.  Try to talk with the management anyway.  The more people who bring up these concerns the better.  There are many problems that chlorine exposure can cause.  Rashes, breathing issues etc… …

  • Communication ~ I-Statements

    Communication ~ I-Statements

    Communication can be much less stressful when both parties feel respected.  One way to show respect in communication is to use I-Statements.  I have heard some describe just using the word “I” in a person’s statement but I would suggest following a stricter pattern.  It will help each party be more empowered to take ownership…

  • Attitude

    Attitude

    Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.  Thomas Jefferson

  • Want to get on the right track with Hydration?

    Want to get on the right track with Hydration?

    HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU’RE DEHYDRATED? If you are thirsty, it means your cells are already dehydrated. A dry mouth should be regarded as the last outward sign of dehydration. That’s because thirst does not develop until body fluids are depleted well bellow levels required for optimal functioning. Monitor your urine to make sure…

  • Looking to Get Active?  Try Swimming

    Looking to Get Active? Try Swimming

    Besides safety, research has shown there are many more benefits to starting children swimming at a very young age. Listen to this video and find out why you should be swimming.

  • Overly tired?  Would you like to change your diet to boost your mood?

    Overly tired? Would you like to change your diet to boost your mood?

    Feeling blue? Depressed or anxious? Dr. Axe recommends the best foods and supplements to boost your mood and brighten your day!

  • 11 Ways To Reduce Inflammation, Improve Your Immunity and Cleanse Your Lymphatic System FitLifeTV

    11 Ways To Reduce Inflammation, Improve Your Immunity and Cleanse Your Lymphatic System FitLifeTV

    Drew with FitLifeTV describes some tips for reducing inflammation, improving immunity and cleansing your lymphatic system.   The lymphatic system contains twice as much liquid as the blood vessels, it lacks a pump, such as the heart, to carry waste from the lymph glands out of the body. Because there is no pump, if we…

  • The Amazing Liver and Gallbladder Flush Recipe

    The Amazing Liver and Gallbladder Flush Recipe

    Have you heard of a Gallbladder Flush? It can be so beneficial for your body and may prevent gallbladder surgery!

  • Empathy

    Empathy

    Empathy is a form of openness.  It is a communication skill.  It is important for effective communication to occur.  Here is a model for how to communicate empathy: It’s important when you are sharing what you observed to be specific with details and try to give the person’s exact words.  Try not to use labels…