Tag: healthy living

Beautiful Moments Shared in Relationships When Someone Has Depression

June 5, 2018 Avalon Malibu Healthy Living Mental Health

Nearly 350 million people worldwide experience depression. If you have been struggling with this, it may feel as though your world is caving in – being in a relationship can make this even more challenging, as your significant other may… Read More ›

3 Keys to Successful Recovery: Comfort, Nutrition, and Psychotherapy

May 25, 2018 Avalon Malibu Food and Nutrition Recovery Healthy Living

When selecting a treatment center, there are many factors you want to consider. Long-term success in recovery has been shown to meet individual’s needs not just with a mental illness or with addiction, but also with other areas of their… Read More ›

The Difference Between Binge Eating and Overeating

May 18, 2018 Avalon Malibu Eating Disorders Healthy Living Food and Nutrition

Many of us have experienced that extra scoop of ice cream or eating some more chips at the end of a long day. We may not do this every day, but occasional cravings for it happen. This happens to a… Read More ›

Your Ultimate Mental Wellness Checklist

April 17, 2018 Avalon Malibu Recovery Healthy Living Mental Health

Whether you have a mental disorder or not, maintaining your mental health is so important to leading a happy life. A lot of times we place our mental health on the back-burner without even realizing it – we may push… Read More ›

These bodybuilding drugs contain unapproved substances

February 1, 2018 Avalon Malibu Food and Nutrition Exercise Healthy Living Mental Health

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration notes that approximately 1,084,000 people in the United States have used anabolic steroids. These steroids are primarily used by bodybuilders and athletes, and are used to increase lean body mass, strength, and… Read More ›

How can I throw a sober party for New Year’s?

December 29, 2017 Avalon Malibu Holidays QA Recovery

New Year’s is a time to reflect on the past year and have hope for the future. It’s a time to celebrate with friends and loved ones, converse with those you haven’t seen in awhile, and have fun. Many people… Read More ›

The Worst Ways to Detox Your Body

December 22, 2017 Avalon Malibu Food and Nutrition Healthy Living Detox

Many people decide to complete an at-home detox or a “body cleanse” at home in attempt to remedy their “problem” of eating or drinking too much. Detoxification is a process by which the body naturally dispels any toxic or unhealthy… Read More ›

How Pets can Improve Mental Health

October 18, 2017 Avalon Malibu Healthy Living Mental Health

“Friends with benefits: on the positive consequences of pet ownership” published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology posits that pet owners fare better on self-esteem, exercise, greater conscientiousness, less fear, and feel less isolated. For someone who suffers… Read More ›

Investigative Strategies for Introspection

October 16, 2017 Avalon Malibu Alternative Treatment Mental Health Treatment

Dr. Lisa Firestone, Dr. Robert Firestone and Joyce Catlett, authors of The Self under Seige state: There is an important difference between introspection and rumination. Time spent alone in thought can be positive – a rich environment for personal growth and creativity, but… Read More ›

Can Yoga Benefit Mental Health Recovery?

September 28, 2017 Avalon Malibu QA Healthy Living

Yoga essentially means, “that which brings you to reality”. According to a study conducted in 2016, approximately 37 million Americans practice yoga. Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that promotes health and relaxation through controlled breathing, meditation, and… Read More ›