http://www.innerzine.com/feed/ http://www.innerzine.com/ Daily articles, free tips and advice on motivation, self improvement and success. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:07:37 +0100 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:07:37 +0100 http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/food-addiction1 http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/food-addiction1 Food addiction is a very serious topic that requires discussion in its own right. It’s a problem which affects not just the individual suffering from it, but also their family and close friends. In essence, this condition is one which mingles a craving for food with a food allergy. If an individual possesses this kind of condition, they are attached to a particular food and when they are not able to have it, they face and experience signs and symptoms which are not unlike withdrawal. Whenever things like health and food addiction are talked about, most persons merely work with ideas and concepts such as regular exercise and healthy eating habits, yet oftentimes, it goes beyond that. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:01:33 +0100 http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/marijuana-addiction http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/marijuana-addiction Today’s marijuana is up to 10 times much stronger and potent than the marijuana of the past decades and with advanced efficacy, relates advanced addictive properties. Much of the social understanding regarding this drug where formed in those times when it was quite difficult to get addicted to what was a somewhat mild drug; but those times are gone now, and detox and marijuana addiction are very real. Any individual who says that this drug is not at all addicting has apparently never spent a sleepless night shattered with anxiety, struggling incredible strong desire to use. Marijuana is not meth, but the detoxification is real, and it is difficult to keep several individuals using for a lot longer than they will like to. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:31:54 +0100 http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/alcohol-detoxification http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/alcohol-detoxification Alcohol detoxification is defined as eliminating alcohol from the human body and giving medical relief and assistance for the withdrawal symptoms which accompany this process. The withdrawal symptoms may range from distressing to fatal, and it depends on the harshness and severity of the addiction, and alcohol detoxification could absolutely help in this process. So if you love and care for a person who is an alcoholic, or you might be struggling with your own alcohol problems, chances are, you might be interested in the process of alcohol detoxification. The treatment would normally last about one week. Without proper treatment, an alcoholic who abruptly ceases the consumption of alcohol could feel and experience some mild signs and symptoms such as trembling, shaking, sweating and strong cravings for alcohol. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:17:53 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/food-cravings http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/food-cravings It is a fact of life that we all have food cravings in general—and it’s called hunger. There are actually all kinds of cravings of certain foods which could be caused by a nutritional deficiency, a habit, or can even be caused by our emotions. Some people would crave food when they lack particular nutrients. If for instance, you do not have adequate iron, then you might find yourself craving for red meat. You might also crave something to eat for self medication whenever you feel terribly lonely, sad or just feel bad for example. Eating a lots of snacks, most especially the sugary sweet ones causes the blood to rush to your stomach, and release serotonin, to make us feel better, even though at least temporarily. Thu, 9 Oct 2008 06:28:39 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/pornography-addiction http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/pornography-addiction Pornography is a very controversial subject or topic to deal with and there’s been much study and analysis from both sides. So it is highly significant to equip and support ourselves with knowledge and information to decipher those untruths versus the facts regarding how pornography addiction destroy our lives. From this study or research and those making and earning money from this industry there are so many myths sailing around our society. And the problem or trouble with these untruths is that they are passed on to our youth and in several instances adults also fall for the same myths. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:21:05 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/sobriety http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/sobriety For numerous ladies, hearing that she is constantly in charge of herself and also of her own life is a brand-new concept. Women For Sobriety trains ladies that they do not need to feel like victims, or they are helpless beings, but that instead, they are strong, and capable human beings! The major focus of the program Women For Sobriety is known as the “New Life” program. This involves 13 concepts which are truly significant for the ladies who are dealing with a tough problem. These concepts or ideas are mainly concentrated on women’s need for self esteem, self empowerment and self acceptance. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:11:24 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/internet-pornography http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/internet-pornography As a parent, it’s very significant to know how to keep your children from finding Internet Pornography as they surf the Net. But how do you do that—the first thing that you should bear in mind is that you probably cannot keep your kids from finding internet pornography one hundred percent all the time. Chances are, that you just can’t sit around and watch your kid each and every time they use the computer. Though that would have been the most effective tactic, still it is not very practical. Most often, search engine results and some e-mail attachments could mislead children into clicking on the wrong thing; chances are, they are just going to stumble accidentally upon it at some point. Tue, 9 Sep 2008 09:25:25 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/alcoholics-anonymous http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/alcoholics-anonymous Throughout the entire day, should you feel the urge or necessity to drink alcohol or over indulge in alcohol consumption or suffer from memory lapses associated to alcohol, then the bad news is that there’s a high possibility of being an alcoholic. But the good news is--there's a cure and with a good dose of perseverance, will power and patience, even the worst cases have been known to combat and conquer the disease. Alcoholism is a disease that’s a lot more usual than you may think. The tough thing about it is that there’s no established quantity of alcohol consumed that may consider you an alcoholic. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:50:43 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/sexual-addiction http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/sexual-addiction Sexual addiction could be defined as an obsessive sex drive or urge that has gone out of control for a person. It is termed as a process addiction and is different from substance addiction like drug or alcohol addiction. In the case of a process addiction, the person experiences a certain high from the chemicals released into the brain and not from any extrenal source. Sexual addiction could take numerous forms like the use of pornography, voyeurism, repeated sexual affairs, patronizing prostitutes, masturbation and extra marital affairs. An addict is likely to affect his private relationships. The person experiences a heightened sex drive as compared to his partner and when his desires are not satisfied, he rebels in various ways. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:01:14 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/shopping-addiction http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/shopping-addiction Shopping is something most people (especially women) really love doing. But sometimes, the happiness, pleasure and excitement that goes with it becomes like that any common pastime or time filler unconsciously may lead to addiction. Shopping may just be a temporary relief or escape from boredom, loneliness, stress or depression. For many individuals, it is a form of escapism or avoidance from the harsh realities of daily life and most of all, its accompanying problems and inconveniences. What an avid shopper never realizes is that it is just a false world out there which will never fully give love, self-esteem or happiness. Thu, 7 Aug 2008 09:30:59 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/addict http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/addict Several individuals have formulated or theorized about some of the best ways to help a drug addict. Some have been successful with a certain number of people while some also failed with a certain number of individuals. What it really boils down to is whether or not the drug addict is ready and willing to change or not. Here are a few methods or strategies which can be enforced or implemented as a way of trying to help an addict get sober. 1. The ‘Tough Love’ Approach-- the first approach that’s been commonly suggested is the ‘Tough Love’ style or approach. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:51:13 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/sugar-addiction http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/sugar-addiction Most people could become addicted to several things. It is called sugar addiction when a person craves sweet foods. It is a physical and psychological craving. Eating sweets like candies, cakes and cookies are not the only way to add a large amount of sugar to your diet. Breads, snacks and pastas made with white flour are processed carbs that turn to sugar in your body. This kind of diet could lead to all kinds of diseases like diabetes, digestive problems, heart disease and even certain cancers. There is also evidence that memory, focus and concentration may be affected. Depression, anxiety and phobias are some emotional imbalances that can be related or connected to this addiction. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:58:38 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/drug-addiction1 http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/drug-addiction1 The treatment of drug addiction is actually a combination of spiritual, traditional and the medical way that allows the patient to fight being drug addicted. It is critically important for people to look at some ways of treatment for drug addiction because it is a fact that this addiction is really catching up fast and is as fatal and dangerous as the HIV (Human Immuno Virus) and Acquired Immuno Deficeincy Syndrome (AIDS). In addition to the medical healing, a good and beneficial healing for this addiction cases includes group and individual counseling and group therapy. It is a major issue and a public knowledge with a cross section of humanity affected by it. Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:45:55 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/addiction http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/addiction An addiction is an uncontrollably strong longing for things—an abnormal quirky obsession for something. Medical studies and findings have disclosed that each person has actually a compulsion to some extent. We call someone an addict if that person is addicted. Individuals who have an inexplicable obsession or pining for anything are truly addicted. Medically, the term addiction is defined as a “physiological and psychological dependence on a substance or practice.” Addiction is actually a hydra-headed theory having different aspects. Medical researches have also divulged some other forms and types of addiction besides drugs, alcohol and nicotine. Generally, there are two forms of addiction according to the medical community. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:24:12 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/gambling-addiction http://www.innerzine.com/addictions/gambling-addiction The problem on gambling addiction is becoming a hot topic of conversations at some offices or wherever you may go. Who would have thought that ten years ago this new and latest epidemic is affecting people from all walks of life? These gamblers who know and come to realize that indeed they have a problem constantly search for a cure or a solution to their problem on gambling addiction. These gamblers are now trying to move on to put an end their present self destructive lifestyle. People begin their constant search to either help their affected family and friends or themselves now that more and more people have realized and understood that this kind of addiction does exist.