People like to use a lot of metaphors about how life is a game and we are the players. We rarely look at ourselves as athletes in life. Life is more than game or a competition. Life is a challenge … Read More
Men and Body Image Issues: When the Quest for Fitness Becomes a Problem
Men don’t have concerns about their body. Say that sentiment out loud and you will likely be met with what you perceive to be a “typical” image of a “normal” man. That typical image is most likely a rarer image … Read More
How Does Meditation Affect the Mind Body Connection?
The mind body connection is damaged by addiction. Drugs and alcohol change the way the brain works, thereby changing the way the brain interacts with the body and ultimately hurting the body. Recovery from drug and alcohol addiction includes numerous … Read More
Why I Work In Addiction Treatment
By Brent Botros Tree House Staff It took me a very long time to figure out my purpose in life and find what I was truly passionate about. After years and years of causing destruction to myself and others, I … Read More
Masculinity and Yoga: The Revealing History Of Yoga
Look for articles on yoga and masculinity and you will be met with endless lists of why yoga is good for men including better focus, better awareness, better flexibility, and better sex. The benefits of yoga can certainly enhance a … Read More
Slowing Down & Breathing
By Derek Peters Tree House Staff Ever notice how quickly life can cruise by? Maybe it’s because of that old saying “time flies when you’re having fun.” Or, maybe it’s because that’s what happens when you grow older. I’m sure … Read More
The Superfood Swap: What You Can Eat Instead
Superfoods are all the rage in the world of health and wellness, diet and nutrition. These foods are at the top of their class when it comes to their benefits for mind, body, and digestion. Diet and nutrition has been … Read More
10 Daily Habits For Recovery: Everything From Hygiene To Nutrition
Recovery isn’t something you do once. Recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is something you do every day. Here’s how: Have a morning hygiene ritual that means more than waking up and brushing your teeth. Morning hygiene starts with … Read More
Natural Ways to Boost Your Energy Levels
Feeling low in energy during the early stages of recovery is common as the body fights to equalize the disruption caused by drug and alcohol addiction. From the first day of sobriety to the hallmark of the first year of … Read More
The Power Of Mantras
Mantras are defined as “a word or sound repeated to aid concentration in meditation”. The term mantra gets used loosely for different genres — like a workout mantra, a job interviewing mantra, a dating mantra, or a life philosophy mantra. … Read More