Eating a healthy diet is a great way to fill your body with essential nutrients that it has lacked over the years. A study in Science Advances says that the trendy keto diet can be a potential tool for helping treat alcohol use disorder. The keto diet has the potential to suppress withdrawal symptoms and, […]
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When discussing nutrition, it is often talked about in connection with managing physical health. However, nutrition can also help you boost and manage your mental health. If you are currently struggling with any current mental health issues, switching to a healthier diet can be an important factor in helping to improve your symptoms. By understanding […]
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that affects children, teens, and adults who have their share of depressive and manic episodes. It can include symptoms like having no urge to sleep, increased rate of speech, rapid ideas, getting distracted, and impulsive behaviors. While experts do not know what causes bipolar disorder, research suggests there are […]
Consistent and long-term substance use can cause the body to develop poor eating and drinking habits that do not satisfy nutritional needs. The body reacts differently to different substances, but a balanced diet plan can provide the nutrients that were previously missing, benefitting both mind and body. Alcohol Alcohol use disorder depletes the body of […]
More than ever, Americans are stressed about social distancing regulations, the uncertain job market, and racial injustice. That is why it is essential to make sure that the food you eat does not exacerbate your stress. By taking control of eating the right foods, you are taking control of your anxiety. How Do Oranges Help […]
Sure, sugar is good for the soul …but that’s really all it’s suitable for, unfortunately. It’s no secret that sugar is bad for you. For years, it has been linked to weight gain, tooth decay, worsening of skin conditions, and inflammation in the body. What you probably haven’t considered, however, is the effect sugar may […]
They say that you are what you eat. Healthy foods will make you feel healthy, but junk food will make you feel like junk. Next year, Infinite Recovery Austin plans on doing a study to see if diet plays a role in staying sober. The Roots of the Infinite Study The right nutrients in food […]
Anxiety makes us go into fight or flight mode which can affect your hormones, thyroid, adrenals, and metabolism. Overindulging in sugar and processed foods can cause blood sugar spikes and crashes that change our energy and mood. Keeping certain nutrients in our diets will help manage our anxiety and calm us down. Magnesium Magnesium will […]
Diet—the food and drink we consume, and how frequently we consume it—is particularly important to those of us in the first 90 days of recovery. There is a lot of research to support the idea that our bodies, often badly malnourished by our drinking and using, are far more likely to heal fast if we […]