by Tracey L. Kelley | Sep 27, 2017 | Recovery
Many people cringe at the thought of reading “self-help” books, as many titles seem to focus on what’s wrong with you and how you need to fix it. Finding the Right Book Sometimes the glib, attention-grabbing approaches of these books offer little in...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Sep 14, 2017 | Recovery
Yoga may seem like a mystical practice that only a few people follow. But in reality, nearly 37 million people practiced yoga in the United States in 2016. Believe It or Not, Yoga Is for Everyone If you’ve considered yoga but then thought, “I’m not...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Sep 1, 2017 | Recovery
As human beings, we’re programmed to act—and sometimes react. It’s a survival mechanism that’s in our DNA. We needed to outrun a bear or avoid falling rocks, and each time we survived these challenges, we filed the reactions away in our brains to...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Aug 22, 2017 | Recovery
When given the choice between apple slices and peanut butter or a gooey caramel chocolate bar, most of us will end up with chocolate on our fingertips. Making Healthier Choices Our taste buds may be satisfied with this choice, but we haven’t properly served our...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Aug 14, 2017 | Mental Health
Ongoing research in the study of effective addiction treatments reveals the potential of alternative techniques as part of a detailed recovery plan. About Yoga The practice of yoga is an alternative approach with promise. It incorporates concepts of breath relaxation,...