Category Archives: Mental Health
Healing Power of Nature
I’m a firm believer in the healing powers of nature. So many of our modern drugs are derived from plants and trees. They say there is a cure for every ailment to be found in the bio-diversity of the Amazon. Earthquakes, tsunamis, disease epidemics are all examples of how cruel nature can be at times, …
Overcoming anxiety and fear through Entrepreneurship
While having lunch outside today at my favorite restaurant, I cannot help but notice the many establishments that line the streets. And I know for a fact that the competition is getting more and more intense and cut throat for various businesses in different fields in business. That is basically why it becomes important for …
Dealing With Depression Through Physical Activity
Dealing with a family member or friend who suffers from depression can be extremely difficult, especially for the uninitiated. One of best recommendations I have heard is taking plenty of regular exercise but often it is difficult to motivate your friend or family member into doing that, especially when they feel they are at the depths of …
Saving a Life With Power of Attorney?
I recently had a young woman come to me, desperate to help her alcoholic mother. Her mother lived alone and her life was spiraling out of control with a devastating addiction that caused her to lose her job, her home, and most of her life savings. This young woman had been studying power of attorney …
Alcohol and Drug Treatment Programs of Successful Rehab Centers
Let’s take a look of what sucessful alcohol & drug rehab centers generally offer in their treatment programs. During the drug and alcohol treatment program portion, the active addiction is addressed, beginning with detoxification from the drugs and/or alcohol (with medication as required), then involvement in a twelve step program; obtaining a sponsor; actively working the twelve …