Lymphatic System & Addiction: How Exercise Boosts Immunity and Fights Infection During Recovery
When searching online, most blogs and fitness articles will tell us that exercise is good for inflammation and our immune system. But “how” physical activity targets this area of the body is often overlooked. In this edition of our Addiction: Head to Toe series, we take a deep dive into how and why exercise is crucial for immune health […]
Neurological Benefits of Yoga During Addiction Recovery
Chronic substance use causes significant neurological deficits from cognitive dysfunction to balance and coordination issues. Yoga is used in many addiction recovery programs as it helps the brain release chemicals that not only help those with substance use disorders (SUDs) relax but lower stress levels. However, the benefits of yoga go far beyond promoting relaxation. Thanks […]
Your PNS, the Polyvagal Theory & Addiction: How Exercise Activates the Vagus Nerve and Restores Calm During Recovery
As part of our Addiction: Head to Toe series, we take a deep dive into the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and the latest research about how this region of the body is affected by substance use disorders (SUD). By unpacking the Polyvagal theory, we demonstrate how exercise is used as a clinical tool to re-balance the PNS […]
Your CNS & Addiction: How Yoga Hacks the Autonomic Nervous System and Restores the Body During Recovery
Historically, yoga has been looked at as a ‘complementary therapy’ in addiction treatment. Now, scientific research, with more continuing to emerge, shows yoga can be a clinical game-changer for those in addiction recovery. How is this possible? Yoga has the power to hack the nervous system and restore this complicated region of the body. As […]
The Benefits of Adding Spirituality to Your Wellness Routine
When asking people what they think of when they hear the word spirituality, perspectives vary greatly. Generally speaking, most people see spirituality as a connection to something bigger than themselves, whether it be God, Spirit, nature, or a spiritual practice like yoga. An individual’s personal definition of spirituality may also change throughout life, adapting to […]