Tag: healthy living

Balancing Your Recovery While Working Full Time

August 24, 2021 Avalon Malibu Staff Recovery Sober

Addiction recovery is a life-long journey, and it is expected that an individual will be coping with its unique effects throughout their life. While one may have taken time off from work to attend a detox program or residential treatment… Read More ›

Eat Your Way to Lower Anxiety

January 23, 2021 Avalon Malibu Mental Health Healthy Living

When you’re suffering from crippling anxiety it can feel nearly impossible to spare any excess energy on worrying about what you should or shouldn’t eat. Choosing food that is good for your body and brain, however, is one of the… Read More ›

The Two Most Important Things For a Healthy Pregnancy in Addiction Recovery

January 20, 2021 Avalon Malibu Mental Health Recovery

The dangers and risks of pregnant women abusing drugs and/or alcohol are well understood and documented. Over 1,000 women in the United States since the 1970s have even been arrested exclusively for substance use while pregnant. There is no better… Read More ›

Love Yourself When You’re Alone

September 27, 2020 Avalon Malibu Healthy Living Recovery

Everyone feels lonely at times. Social distancing and self-quarantine regulations may prevent us from seeing close friends and family members, increasing feelings of loneliness and anxiousness. Experiencing loneliness and being alone, however, are different states of mental and emotional being.… Read More ›

Relationship Rejection in Early Recovery

September 10, 2020 Avalon Malibu Mental Health Healthy Living

The decision to pursue a romantic relationship after consideration of your mental state indicates emotional stability and increased levels of self-awareness. This is a big step, and even if you feel prepared to start a romance, your intended partner may… Read More ›

The Importance of Healthy Nutrition in Recovery

September 25, 2019 Avalon Malibu Healthy Living Recovery

Unpacking the importance of healthy nutrition for our minds, bodies, and recoveries. Healthy nutrition is one of the essential healthy habits. Oftentimes, in our focus on sobriety and recovery, we can forget just how vital it is to be getting… Read More ›

What Self-Compassion Means and How You Can Build This in Recovery

August 16, 2019 Avalon Malibu Healthy Living Recovery

Addiction can take such a huge toll on our livelihood, and, over time, it’s quite possible that a person can become disconnected from their mind, body and/or spirit. When one area of emphasis is disconnected, the other parts begin to… Read More ›

To Assist Your Depressive Symptoms, Get Moving

July 27, 2018 Avalon Malibu Mental Health Healthy Living

Depression can be debilitating at times; feelings of hopelessness, extreme fatigue, and lack of motivation can negatively affect everyday life. If you’ve been struggling with depression, you may find it difficult to even get out of bed every morning. In… Read More ›

What You Need to Know About Amino Acids: How They Can Promote Your Recovery

June 14, 2018 Avalon Malibu Healthy Living Recovery

Addiction disrupts the body’s functions, including the body’s ability to produce chemicals such as dopamine, the “feel good” chemical. When this happens, many people who stop using experience withdrawal symptoms both physical and psychological; physical symptoms may include weakness, clammy… Read More ›

What’s Best for You?: Many Factors That Contribute to a Customized Treatment Program

June 13, 2018 Avalon Malibu Recovery Treatment

Finding the right treatment program for you can be a daunting experience. With so many options and so much to consider, it may feel easy to simply select a program that’s the most convenient, affordable, or straight-forward. While all of… Read More ›