The articles in this section focus on how to be more healthy in mind, body and spirit.
Make Those Goals Specific The more specific you are about a new goal or resolution, the more likely you are to achieve it.
Alcohol Damages the Body The evidence against alcohol has been piling up for a number of years.
Alcohol Lowers Testosterone and Increases Estrogen If you're a guy and you're STILL unsure whether to reduce or eliminate alcohol from your diet, here's yet another fact for you to ponder: alcohol lowers testosterone and increases estrogen.
An Easy Way to Cut Back on Drinking Alcohol If you are like some people who may drink alcohol a little more often than they should, but not to the extent of having the debilitating effects of full-blown alcoholism, you may be wondering how to simply and quickly cut back on your alcohol intake before things take a turn for the worse.
Health Reasons to Quit Drinking Alcohol One of the more important steps in overcoming alcohol addiction is to understand the many benefits you will receive by living a healthier lifestyle. A great way to do this is to make a list of these benefits, and refer to it often to reinforce your commitment to removing alcohol from your life.
Alcoholism and the Words You Speak Be very aware of how you speak to others about alcohol and yourself. Avoid such statements like "I'm trying to stop drinking", or "I could go for a drink." Instead, focus on positive self-empowering statements, such as "I don't drink alcohol because I want to be healthy", "I've decided to cut back on my drinking", "I don't need to drink alcohol", or "I have more money now that I don't drink."
Sunshine Superman The sad part about drinking alcohol is that, while you're drinking it, you don't realize how much it's numbing life. Even the little things of life, like taking a walk and feeling the sun upon your face, are numbed down to the point where they simply don't have as much meaning as they should. It's only when one sobers-up that you realize how much damage alcohol has done to your awareness.
100 Days of Sobriety I have noticed a remarkable difference in how I feel without alcohol in my body. I no longer have daily headaches or nightly stomach aches, and my overall energy level is not only much higher, but it is much more consistent throughout the day.
Why I Stopped Drinking Alcohol We all have areas of our lives that need changing for the better, and some of us are more successful at change than are others. If you, or someone you know, is struggling with an alcohol addiction - and simultaneously trying to be a better person - then you can rest assured that it is the alcohol that is preventing you from becoming that better person.