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By Alison Wynn 08 Apr, 2021
In my time as a marriage counselor, there is probably one statement I have heard more than any other, and that is, “I just don’t think I will ever get over this.” This statement is often said by my clients who have recently learned their spouse has had an affair. The second most common phrase […] The post How to Recover from Infidelity appeared first on Balanced Counseling of San Antonio.
By Alison Wynn 08 Apr, 2021
Are you an emotional eater? When you’re feeling stressed, do you find yourself ordering in pizza? When something sad happens, do you drown your grief in sugar? If so, you’re not alone. A majority of people deal with the challenges of life by turning to their favorite comfort foods. The trouble is, these foods are […] The post Healthy Food & Emotional Regulation appeared first on Balanced Counseling of San Antonio.
By Alison Wynn 08 Apr, 2021
As we continue to grapple with the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us are wondering how we can boost our immune systems. You most likely know you should take more vitamin C, but here are some other ways you can give your immunity a powerful boost: Tackle That Stress When we’re stressed, our bodies produce stress […] The post 4 Powerful Immunity Boosters appeared first on Balanced Counseling of San Antonio.
By Alison Wynn 08 Apr, 2021
April 2nd is National Walk to Work Day. The national holiday was started to help people get up and get moving. Many chronic diseases, such as heart disease, hypertension and type 2 diabetes, are allowed to take hold because of poor diet and lack of exercise. So it goes without saying that moving more is […] The post Celebrate National Walk to Work Day appeared first on Balanced Counseling of San Antonio.
By Alison Wynn 08 Apr, 2021
If you have a friend or a loved one that is struggling with an addiction, then you know firsthand how helpless it can feel to watch them suffer. That’s why many loved ones decide to take action and have an intervention for their loved one. Interventions can be very powerful and effective when they are […] The post A Guide to Successful Interventions appeared first on Balanced Counseling of San Antonio.
By Alison Wynn 08 Apr, 2021
Human beings have a need for social connection. It stems from our ancestors needing to stick together to stay alive. Back in the day, those individuals who strayed from the group had a harder time surviving the elements and not starving to death. While it is far safer to be an individual these days, that […] The post Lean on Me: Why People with a Mental Health Crisis Need a Support Network appeared first on Balanced Counseling of San Antonio.
By Alison Wynn 02 Feb, 2021
Finally, protein is getting its much-deserved attention. For decades, most discussions revolving around macronutrients focused on fat and carbs, namely how much should we be eating of both. But there SHOULD be focus on protein. Protein builds our entire body, from muscles and bones to hormones and other biochemicals. If we don’t get enough protein […] The post How To Get More Protein In Your Diet Without Eating More Meat appeared first on Balanced Counseling of San Antonio.
By Alison Wynn 02 Feb, 2021
If you’re like most people, you brought in the new year with a list of resolutions. And if you’re like most people, all of those resolutions have one goal: to better your life in some way. Whether that is through eating right, working out, learning a new language or decluttering your home office, resolutions are […] The post 4 Reasons to Start Therapy in 2021 appeared first on Balanced Counseling of San Antonio.
By Alison Wynn 02 Feb, 2021
In the U.S., the number of people aged 65 or older is expected to more than double in the coming decades, from 46 million to 98 million. And all of these older people will at some point most likely face one or more health crises. From chronic disease to mobility issues, many of the aging […] The post The Importance of Therapy for Caregivers appeared first on Balanced Counseling of San Antonio.
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