Addiction is a major problem affecting people of all backgrounds. The main aim of sober living homes is to provide a moderate structure and support for individuals who wish to recover within a substance-free living environment. The homes have a social model of recovery and there is a house manager who monitors all activities and provides...
There’s a lot of hype about “anti-aging” products, and the debate rages on about the truth regarding some of these claims. However, you don’t need a counter full of anti-aging products to combat wrinkles, fine lines, and the other effects of aging. The speed your skin ages can be a combination of both genetics and lifestyle...
Are you sabotaging your relationship without knowing it? Here are a few key warning signs to look for that could be pushing your partner away, and how you can fix these issues. Adding Fuel to A Burned Out Fire Do you often find yourself hurling insults at your partner and bringing up past mistakes or issues...
Organic products seem to be an everlasting trend in the 21st century. There are countless articles and studies regarding the nature of organic products, ranging from cereal to meat and alcohol. While some of it is true, a significant proportion of the information online is fictitious, spun for a greater marketing agenda promoting the sale of...
Whenever it comes out in the press that a celebrity who lost weight did so by gastric band surgery, people go crazy. “Oh, she didn’t do it the real way, that’s cheating,” people say. I will admit, as a weight loss success story myself, I used to look down on people who took what I perceived...
The tug is there — that maternal instinct that longs to snuggle a newborn and breath in their scent. Does that mean it’s the right time to have a baby? Some people say that if you wait until you’re ready, you’ll never be ready. Kind of like marriage. But to me that seems to imply, “Even...
“You don’t really have many friends, do you?” my boyfriend asks. “That’s not true, I have lots of friends!” I protest. “Internet friends don’t count,” he replies. This was a common opinion fifteen years ago, when the general public was first becoming aware of the Internet. Back then, if you made friends online, you were considered...
Giving gift cards has become an increasingly popular way of gifting, especially when the giver is unsure about the recipient’s size or preferences. However, if you give someone one of these cards this holiday season, it may have ramifications long after the holiday is over. Paula Dunne, principal of Contos Dunne Communications, found this out the...
