Exploring the Many Health Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage – once viewed as a relaxation activity provided for the well to do on cruise ships and in resorts – is now a widely used technique to relieve stress and reenergize your body. Massage, as described by the Mayo Clinic, “is a general term for pressing, rubbing
Sobering Center is distributing naloxone to help save lives
(Vancouver, WA) – Lifeline Connections’ Sobering Center is contributing to the national goal of reducing the number of opiate overdose deaths by distributing the antidote naloxone whose trade name is Narcan™. Heroin and prescription pain pills (e.g. morphine, codeine, oxyco
Six Outdoor Activities to Try in Portland and Vancouver This Summer
As you may know, April is Alcohol Awareness Month. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) started this tradition in 1987 as a way to, “help reduce the stigma so often associated with alcoholism by encouraging communities to reach out to the American publ
10 Ways to Reduce and Overcome Everyday Stress
We understand that ordinary and not-so-ordinary life can get very stressful. For this week’s mental health post, we put together 10 ways to reduce and overcome your daily stress. Take care of yourself first When your life is stressful, sleeping can seem like a waste of time. Ho
Spring Cleaning for the Mind
The passing of Easter marks the start of spring being in full-swing. For many, spring is the time for massive spring cleanings of homes and yards. Drapes are washed. Carpets are shampooed. Planters are refreshed and reseeded. Spring is a time for regrowth and renewal. But what ab
