Dr. Nandi in his book, “Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain” speaks about the microbiome. The microbiome refers to the group of up to 1,000 bacterial species living in our bodies. This bacteria helps our digestion, destroys harmful bacteria, and controls our immune system. Our guts and brains are linked together. One such connection is the […]

Yesterday I shared I am reading a book I picked up by Mayo Clinic Press titled, “Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain written by Partha Nandi, M.D.. He is a gastroenterologist (GI), and clinical associate professor of medicine at Michigan State University. He utilizes a no-nonsense approach to health and wellness combining Eastern and Western

I am reading a book I picked up by Mayo Clinic Press titled, “Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain written by Partha Nandi, M.D.. He is a gastroenterologist (GI), and clinical associate professor of medicine at Michigan State University. He utilizes a no-nonsense approach to health and wellness combining Eastern and Western techniques and philosophies.

Today is a special day in our family. Our patriarch, my father celebrates his 86th birthday. My respect, healing, and love for my dad run deep. In my book, I share the transformation we both underwent to heal our relationship. https://superhumanbeing.net/ If you have not already and want to walk on this spiritual journey with

A man was born with a speech impediment. He decided to connect with a speech therapist and try to improve his speaking ability. During the next two years, he attended therapy sessions at least weekly. Gradually, to the surprise of his friends and family, his speech improved. They said, “It’s a miracle.” Peers in Recovery

Welcome back everyone to today’s blog. Occasionally people ask me about particular aspects of mental health and substance misuse conditions. Here is one aspect. What does Recovery mean? How will we know we are actively engaged in our Recovery? Let’s answer the first question. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association (SAMHSA),

In several blogs, I mentioned Recovery is a lifelong journey. Early today I was virtually connected with an author group I have attended for a few years. The authors are from states in our country and other countries worldwide. We offer support, encouragement, ideas, and struggles with our writing careers. During the morning session, one

Is it fair for a person to reach out for services after not taking advantage of them on three previous occasions? Ron (a fictional person) approached a treatment provider to determine if he qualified for outpatient mental health and substance misuse services. The director of the program was blunt saying, “No” and was not arrogant

One of life’s toughest challenges is having faith in our Recovery process. A woman in Recovery is not in a support group, this does not discourage her from approaching peers. In her desperate need to heal herself, she expresses powerlessness and faith before a peer. She teaches others it’s ok to be helpless before people.

Recovery is beyond understanding rules and the 12-steps. Now, it is true that our Recovery has many traditions, such as therapy, support groups, psychiatry, peer support, and a host of other traditions defined by the principles of Recovery. But traditions all point us in the right direction to find healing and love. That is why