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<< previous page 1 next page>> written by Jason Hennessey Ideas for serving up non-alcoholic versions of popular cocktails to your guests at the wedding reception. written by Gloria MacTaggart You may suspect that someone has a drinking problem, but how do you know it's time for treatment?
written by Gloria MacTaggart You may suspect that someone has a drinking problem, but how do you know it's time for treatment?
written by Gloria MacTaggart Alcohol abuse is a problem, but skewed statistics and re-definition of terms may be making the problem look worse than it is. How do you know when there really is a problem?
written by Gloria MacTaggart Is it really true that once a person turns to alcohol to solve their problems they can never really change?
written by Gloria MacTaggart Alcoholics and drug addicts don’t need ‘nice’; they need ‘effective.’
written by Steven Lodge It may be difficult to believe that doctors, lawyers, judges, airline pilots and Fortune 500 corporate executives suffer from addiction, yet it is important to understand that addiction is an equal opportunity disease affecting professionals in the same way as it does for everybody else.
written by Gloria MacTaggart Alcohol addiction has a new friend; alcoholic energy drinks that look just like non-alcoholic counterparts
written by Vincent R. Martin Martin This article is here not to tell you how to avoid hangovers – that’s just plain obvious, don’t drink (that much). Rather, it’s about how to get over a hangover. written by Peter Cross This article is about an extraordinary divorce group that was led by a unique psychologist named Skylar Moon, and the moral of the story applies universally. written by Denny Soinski The Canadian government has proposed a $5.36 billion upgrade to the current mental health system. Raising the excise tax on alcoholic drinks by 5 cents per drink will fund this upgrade. Although this project is worthwhile, it contains numerous flaws that need to be corrected before it is implemented. written by This article lists some behaviours to avoid when living with an alcoholic. You can't make a an alcoholic stop drinking however some behaviours can make the problem worse. written by John Wellington Alcoholics Anonymous is an organization well-known for helping people with addiction problems. The 12 step program is the operational basis for the organization’s program. written by Nathan Lynch Though there are many different low carbohydrate diet plans, they are based on the same principles. When carbohydrates (such as starches and sugars) are consumed, the body's blood sugar level rises. To counteract high blood sugar levels, the body releases insulin, which in turn increases fat storage and decreases the body's ability to burn fat. written by Nathan Lynch Lo carb diets are the newest dieting trend, and seem to be effective. Here are some tips for following a balanced lo carb diet: Eat more fruit and vegetables, aiming for at least five portions a day. Include fruit at breakfast and salad at lunch. Reduce the amount of salt by eating less processed food, such as ready meals, and adding a smaller amount of salt to food. Eat a varied diet. Change your shopping list every week to help keep you out of unhealthy food ruts and make eating more enjoyable. written by Nathan Lynch Low Carb Doesn't Mean No Fun: Delicious Decadent Deserts Are Revealed written by Nathan Lynch Net carbs are the carbohydrates that can be digested and processed by the body as dietary carbohydrate. Therefore, they directly impact blood sugar. You can determine how many net carbs you are eating by subtracting the grams of fibre, glycerine, and sugar alcohols from the total grams of carbohydrate. Net carbs are the only carbs that you need to count when you are on low-carb diets, such as the Atkins diet. written by Nathan Lynch Alcohol, when consumed into the human body, is converted to carbohydrates—and, just like everything else we eat and drink, should be consumed in moderation. Too much or too little of anything is by and large a bad idea. A regular 12 fluid ounce beer has about 13g of carbs in it, while a light beer of the same portion provides you with about 4.5g of carbs. Contrary to what many people think, alcohols such as gin, rum, vodka, and whisky have hardly any carbs at all. written by Nathan Lynch Does maintaining a diet with no carbohydrates really help decrease weight? Since the early 1970s, several weight loss plans have supported avoiding or reducing carbohydrates, referred to as "carbs", from our diets in varying quantities. Although these carb-conscious diets are embraced by some, they continue to raise questions for many. written by Nathan Lynch When it comes to maximizing your energy levels, carbohydrates are the best "go" food around. Think of carbohydrates as gas in your fuel tank. If you don't provide yourself with carbohydrates throughout the day, you simply won't have the energy to function. Now this would be a shame for new moms who definitely don't have much of an energy reserve and who have one or more little kids relying on them for just about everything. written by Nathan Lynch Wrap sandwiches are one of the new trends in health food, and they have become popular with all sorts of people, whether on a diet or not. Low-carb wraps are now the newest craze on the health food market, and they are just one more of the new food items that diversify the range of choices for carb-counting dieters. written by Nathan Lynch Everyone these days wants to find easy, low-carb recipes to build a healthy diet that is low in carbohydrates. With the recent low-carb craze, dieters can find information all over the place. Here are some guidelines to help you get what you want out of the low-carb phenomenon. written by The Helper You've tried everything but that "thing" you are addicted to just won't go away. So you start looking for external things to solve the problem. I mean things like nicotine patches, self help books, step programs or articles like this one. There is a simple truth you need to understand. written by David Chandler Alcohol Anonymous (AA) is an organization that can help you or your loved recover from the disease called alcoholism. The AA program has helped millions of people recover from alcoholism. If you believe, your or your loved one may be an alcoholic, seek help at a alcohol anonymous center near you and visit the links below for more information. << previous page 1 next page>> |