“Beware the ides of March,” Julius Caesar was warned just before his tragic death. The ides of March refers to the 15th of March, the day on which Julius Caesar was, literally, stabbed in the back by his political comrades, … Read More
Luck of the irish in Sobriety?
We like to think that a holiday which is at the core meaningless to most Americans wouldn’t have an effect on us when we are new to sobriety. However, the way that addiction and alcoholism intricately influence the brain is … Read More
Sunlight Is Better For Your Brain Than Artificial Life
If you’ve ever spent all day in an office with fluorescent lighting then walked outside you’ve noticed the drastic difference between artificial and natural lighting. Your eyes hurt and you squint to adjust when you step outside into the natural … Read More
How Much Exercise Do You Need Everyday?
It can seem as though men who are in really ridiculously good shape either hardly workout at all because they don’t have to, or, they are working out multiple times a day in order to stay that in shape. Professionals … Read More
Meditation’s Effect On Athletic Performance
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
Could Evolution Lead To The End Of Alcoholism?
Alcoholism is a growing problem for mankind. Historically, we have had the ability to evolve out of what threatens our livelihoods and the livelihood of future generations. However, it seems, as technology progresses, our health is getting worse, and issues … Read More
Flea Of The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Opens Up About His Addiction
Anthony Kiedis, the lead singer for popular band Red Hot Chili Peppers, has been outspoken about his struggles with addiction. The singer wrote Scar Tissue detailing his history with drug and alcohol abuse, his attempts at sobriety, and more. It … 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
Anger Management, According To The Stoics
Lucius Annaeus Seneca wrote the book on anger as one of the early stoic philosophers in the first century. Quite literally, he wrote On Anger, a mere fifty pages or so examining the subject of anger and men’s relationship to … Read More