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Why Rehab Does NOT Work

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Rehab – Does it work?

If you know anyone that has struggled with addictions then you know how devastating that type of lifestyle can be. What’s even more devastating is when they finally do go to rehab, get out and eventually go right back to what they were doing. Read the rest of this entry »

How To Decrease Cravings and Intrusive Thoughts

Benefits of MeditationHere’s another great article from A. Scott Roberts. He is an expert in Addictions and overcoming them for good. Thanks for taking the time to read!

This Unusual Trick Has Been Scientifically Proven to Decrease Cravings and Intrusive Thoughts

-By A. Scott Roberts

This unusual method I speak of is effective in decreasing addiction problems and also improves health and general well being. It is mindfulness meditation. There are many types of meditation but researchers know that mindfulness meditation can decrease intrusive thoughts and cravings as well as decrease levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and anger.1

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5 ways plant based foods can radically boost your weight loss

Let’s face it, losing weight is easy for some. But for others of us it seems next to impossible to achieve significant weight loss. My guest blogger, Cynthia Pasquella from Hungry Hotties has broken it down for us to understand how fun and how easy it is to add more veggies to the menu, to help explode that weight loss barrier.

 

5 ways plant based foods can radically boost your weight loss 

By Cynthia Pasquella – CCN

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Addictions, Empathy And Altruism – What We Can Learn From Our Animal Friends

Activation of Brain Region Predicts Altruism.Empathy And Altruism – What We Can Learn From Our Animal Friends

-By A. Scott Roberts

The 12th step of AA asks for recovering addicts to share their experience and help others in the addiction trap. An important aspect of recovery is positive socialization which is now understood as being evolutionarily adaptive. We may often think that being altruistic always comes from feelings of empathy. But research indicates that there is more to consider. Read the rest of this entry »

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