Recovering in the summer can feel like a blessing and a burden. There’s little doubt you’re grateful- you’ve finally put an end to the pain, suffering, and destruction that addiction brings on an ever increasing basis. With your most recent … Read More
Stay Limber In Road Trip Limbo: Part Two
Stretching should be a routine stop in any man’s roadtrip. Stopping to stretch is about as important as stopping for gas, snacks, and weird roadside attractions. To stay limber during road trip limbo, try these stretches. Your Groin One of … Read More
Stay Limber In Road Trip Limbo: Part One
The great American Road Trip is a birthright and beloved pastime for men in recovery. When you’re living and recovering in an adventure wonderland like the Pacific Northwest, hours in the car become necessary sacrifices to saturating your eyeballs with … Read More
Berry Good For You: Recipes For Oregon’s Summer Berries
Oregon bursts into life during the summer months. After a rain and snow all winter and spring long, the earth is ripe with life for Oregonians to savor. In particular, the summer brings berries, a favorite for recipes of all … Read More
Swimsuit Season Affects Men, Too
“Swimsuit Season” comes with a sort of dreaded connotation, like a luring nightmare in an otherwise pleasant dream. One of the highlights of Summer in Portland is the chance to rip off all those seasonal layers and get down to … Read More
Feeling Down? Lifting Weights Lifts Your Mood
A recent research paper which reviewed studies analyzing the correlation between lifting and depression conclusively found that lifting weights helps lift spirits, mood, and change brain chemistry. Over 30 clinical trials including nearly 2,000 participants were reviewed for the research. … Read More
Getting Ready To Get Tough: Training Tips For Obstacle Courses
Men at Tree House Recovery in Portland, Oregon learn how to treat their bodies like machines, pushing their physical limitations and feeding their bodies with healthy nutrients. Participating in obstacle course races is part of the experience for many men … Read More
Portland Farmers Markets And Summer Produce
At Tree House Recovery in Portland, Oregon, men learn that taking care of their bodies is like taking care of a machine. What they put into their bodies greatly affects what they can get out of their bodies and their … Read More
June In Portland
The sun is finally coming out and so are the people of Portland. Summertime is full of amazing events you can participate in by yourself or with a group of sober friends. Early recovery memories are often rich with getting … Read More
Summer Solstice In Oregon: Where To Get Weird
Summer solstice is approaching which can mean only one thing when you’re living in Portland, or any other area of Oregon: things are about to get weird. Oregon is one of the few places where you can call out of … Read More