Does Poor Diet Cause Disease and Disorder? Can it negatively affect addiction rehab?  Medical experts have traced the origin of many chronic disorders, including disease, sickness, and addiction, to unhealthy changes in eating and diet patterns. Every cell in the human body needs energy which comes from nutrients from food in order to function and grow, so it makes complete sense that the body and brain would suffer deleterious effects from malnutrition. For example, research has shown that for: Cardiovascular disease – Eating more heart healthy foods like fruits and vegetables and much less inflammatory foods like trans fats, sugar, and white breads can decrease the likelihood of heart disease. […]

Taking the first step in recovery is often a hard one, and not knowing what to look for in an addiction recovery center can make it harder. Knowing what to look for in a substance addiction recovery center specifically here in Utah, will help make that first step easier. Here are a few of our own suggestions on what to keep in mind when considering alcohol or drug rehab from a recovery center in Utah. Utah Inpatient versus Outpatient Therapy – Is the center an inpatient recovery or outpatient therapy center? What’s the difference between the two? We’ve addressed the benefits of inpatient therapy and how it can help focus […]