by WestBridge | Jan 19, 2024 | Recovery, Therapy, Wellness, WestBridge
In a moment of panic or anxiety, it is important to stop, breathe deeply, and use a stress management tool—anything that helps protect mind and body from stress. In recent months, much attention has shifted to mindfulness and meditation as two powerful tools for...
by WestBridge | Jan 5, 2024 | Recovery, Wellness, WestBridge
Initially, it might seem like the brain and the digestive system could not possibly be that closely related. Actually, there is a growing body of research regarding the mind-gut connection. The bottom line is this: Scientists have determined that what is in your gut...
by WestBridge | May 6, 2023 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Therapy, Wellness, WestBridge
If the practice of resolution-making is a common occurrence in early January, resolution-breaking is nearly as routine, usually starting to happen before month’s end. Of course this can be daunting and dispiriting: We tend to get excited about living a new life and...
by WestBridge | Mar 6, 2023 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Wellness, WestBridge
A successful recovery journey often entails ups, downs, adversities and triumphs. For many WestBridge participants, life after recovery has opened new doors of possibilities and opportunities. “My goal is to go back to school and to finish school. I want to be happy,...
by WestBridge | Feb 16, 2023 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Wellness, WestBridge
The immune system is an important network of organs, cells and substances in the body. Its primary function is to help fight off disease and any type of bacterial, viral and fungal infections. The immune system is also responsible for eliminating any dead or diseased...
