Brain imaging studies suggest that novel tasks activate large areas of the cortex, and increase levels of brain activity. The same activity declined as soon as the routine became automatic. Below are some exercises to work out the inner recesses of your brain. The question is whether or not mental exercise can preserve or build […]
Archives for July 2019
The Recovering Body
Just as recovery requires daily practice, so does physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle. In The Recovering Body, seasoned health writer, Jennifer Matesa ignites the recovery community with the first-ever guide to achieving physical recovery as part of your path to lifelong sobriety. In our former lives as practicing alcoholics and addicts, we likely punished our […]
Bulimia Nervosa and Fasting
Bulimia nervosa involves a recurring, emotionally driven cycle of compulsive consumption of large quantities of high-calorie food over a short period of time, followed by either induced vomiting or other compensating behaviors. Bulimics use various methods to purge, such as laxatives, drugs that induce vomiting, diuretics, excessive exercise, and fasting. Bulimia nervosa can be difficult […]
Broccoli Soup
Broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin C, chromium, and folate. It is a very good source of dietary fiber, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin E, manganese, phosphorus, choline, vitamin B1, vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids), potassium, and copper. Number of servings: 6, 190 calories per serving. Ingredients: 4 bunches broccoli […]