Sunday, July 1, 2012

A Holistic Approach to Health in Early Recovery: Diet and Nutrition

by MAURA HENNINGER, N.D.



When it comes to the health of a recovering addict/alcoholic, the approach of natural medicine can positively alter the course of treatment -- and definitively increase chances of getting and staying sober. In the first part of this series, I talked about withdrawal and insomnia, two of the most crucial problems that lead to relapse. I support my patients from several perspectives, encompassing mental, emotional, spiritual and physical. Detoxification, 12-step meetings, group and individual therapy, carefully prescribed medications, and family involvement are all integral to the success of a recovering addict in putting down his drink or drug of choice. But I've also found that the proper diet, along with targeted vitamin supplementation, can work miracles in the lives of early recovering addicts and alcoholics.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/maura-henninger-nd/holistic-remedies-addiction_b_1631656.html

To Your Good Health!

Cheryl

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