Winter is often a time when nature reminds us to enjoy the quiet and prepare a foundation of rebirth. Few things do this as well as choosing wholesome, nourishing foods that warm the soul, soothe the immune system, and give us lasting strength. Here’s how to plan your menu. What Are “Superfoods”? Not a specific...Read More

Many studies have been done to examine the relationship between physical activity as a form of treatment and relapse prevention in anxiety and depression. General advice for managing life when living with these disorders includes encouragement to spend some portion of the day in physical activity. Exercise is not always suggested as a requirement, with...Read More

Henry Ward Beecher. Library of Congress description: “Henry Ward Beecher” (Photo credit: Wikipedia) “A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life.” Henry Ward Beecher When was the last time you visited your public library?  You’ll notice when we asked this question we used the possessive pronoun “your”, as opposed to...Read More

 Chemical structure of Caffeine. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) A cup of coffee, a soda or a piece of chocolate… How much caffeine do you consume each day? Do you even know? If you have health problems and you have been cautioned to avoid caffeine altogether or to limit your caffeine intake, then you are cognizant of...Read More

Codependency Labels Like Codependent or Addict ~ Are they Needed? Cottonwood de Tucson is a unique treatment approach to recovery, putting health and wellness as the central component of healing from addiction and disorders. It feels incongruent to promote people thinking about themselves as a disorder, such as when family members introduce themselves in small...Read More