“In every walk with nature,” nature enthusiast and contributor to the National Park system John Muir once wrote, “one receives far more than he seeks.” He felt that “The clearest way into he Universe is through a forest wilderness.” Every … Read More
For The Ultimate Mind Body Workout, Take A Hike
Hiking is more than taking a walk in the woods. Firstly, hiking can take place in a number of climates and environments, from blustering snowy mountaintops to blistering vacant deserts. Hiking goes up and hiking comes back down. Sometimes hiking … Read More
What Is PAWS: Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome?
You’re coming up on six months sober and you couldn’t be more grateful that the worst of withdrawal is now far behind you. Finally, the haunting memory of your last interaction with drugs and/or alcohol is fading away. Occasional using … Read More
The Power of Shared Experiences
Christopher McCandless had just realized he ate the wrong berries. Frantically flipping through the pages of the book he used for reference, he notices the pattern on the berry, which he fatally misinterpreted. McCandless had been living in a bus … Read More
Feed Your Stomach Bacteria, Feed Your Sobriety
The science behind the mind body connection has been evolving past the daily vitamins, nutrients, and macronutrients we need on a daily basis. Food is becoming increasingly recognized as medicine or at least having an influence on more than our … Read More