Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 4, 2021Updated: August 18, 2021Often people struggling with addictions have food issues. Addiction to alcohol and certain drugs can cause disordered eating patterns and intense cravings. Additionally, people who tend toward addictive behaviors may have a deficit in coping skills. They are often addicted…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 19, 2021Updated: October 8, 2021While recovering from drug or alcohol addiction, one may overlook the importance of diet. Over time, drug and alcohol addiction can be rough on your mind and body, leading to a multitude of health problems. Nutritional therapy can help you…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 12, 2021Updated: May 7, 2021One of the most common side effects of a substance use disorder is its toll on a person’s appearance. The last thing most people with an addiction are concerned about is getting the right nutrients. Once you become sober, you…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 8, 2016Updated: May 7, 2021Years of alcohol or drug abuse can wreak havoc on your gut. Plus, some studies suggest that your digestive health can impact your overall mental health. This is because gut bacteria has been found to play a key role in anxiety…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 30, 2016Updated: May 7, 2021It’s likely not too surprising that years of substance use can take a nutritional toll on the body. That’s because both alcohol and drugs can cause vitamin and mineral deficiencies, which threaten physical and mental health, damage vital organs and…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 1, 2016Updated: June 20, 2018Succulent strawberries may seem like the perfect summertime treat – these berries are loaded with vitamin C (which is known to be helpful in the detoxification process of withdrawal) and they’ll surely satisfy any sweet craving!Unfortunately, however, they’ve also just…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 7, 2016Updated: June 20, 2018It is March, and staff and clients here at Red Oak Recovery are busy preparing for the growingseason ahead. Garden chores, mending the chicken coops, and clearing out debris that has accumulated in the orchard will keep us outside enjoying the…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored By Doug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: January 18, 2016Updated: March 3, 2022It’s hard to be upbeat in winter when days are short, cold, and overcast. Sometimes you just want to stay in your pajamas and avoid going out. In such cases, you may have the…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 28, 2015Updated: March 3, 2022At Red Oak Recovery, clients embrace gardening, cooking and eating as key parts of their recovery program. Nutrition plays an integral role in physical and emotional healing, and residents discover this by growing and harvesting their food, taking culinary classes,…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored By Sharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: December 11, 2015Updated: March 3, 2022If you are a young adult in recovery from disordered eating, you may be wary of the approaching holiday celebrations. How will you be able to face the abundance of food and drink? How…