Building resilience in the fight against addiction

Building resilience in the fight against addiction

The hardest part of recovering from addiction may be the understanding that the addiction is never far away. Relapse is common. That does not mean that you shouldn’t work hard to prevent it. Relapse can undo a lot of hard work and may prove deadly. Many would say,...
How Vulnerable are you to addiction?

How Vulnerable are you to addiction?

You are not immune to addictive behaviors and the curse of addiction in all its forms. Knowing where the risks are can help with avoidance. While there are many forms, the below table represents some of the most mainstream forms in the order of significance based on...
10 Tips to stay healthy during the winter

10 Tips to stay healthy during the winter

The best way to combat illness and disease is to prevent its occurrence. Take the offensive and adopt some preventive practices.  Get additional sleep.Increase vitamin D intake. Eat foods that are high in vitamin D such as fatty fish, mushrooms, and eggs....
4 key vital signs to monitor

4 key vital signs to monitor

Vital signs are measurements of the body’s most basic functions. The four main vital signs routinely monitored by medical professionals and health care providers include the following:  Vital SignNormal RangeBlood pressure          ...
Look for these signs of heat exhaustion

Look for these signs of heat exhaustion

In hot weather conditions, monitor closely to detect symptoms of heat-related stress: Excessive sweating and thirstConversely, lack of sweating (and thus no heat removal)Light headedness or dizzinessNauseaFlush red skin tones Impaired breathingMuscle...