Harvest Protocol

Words have power! Whether written or spoken, words can drastically change how we perceive reality. They crystallize our beliefs and drive our behavior—including helping and inspiring us to heal in the case of positive self-affirmation. Sobriety quotes and other inspirational phrases empower and imprint positive messages in our subconscious minds. Findings from an American study published in the Journal of Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience highlight “neural processes associated with successful self-affirmation, and further suggest that key pathways may be amplified in conjunction with prospection.” Another study suggests that positive messages can counter and help reduce people’s tendency to hang onto negative experiences such as the challenges of addiction and withdrawal. Research even goes on to show that meaningful sobriety quotes and self-affirmations can promote pro-social behavior, boost well-being, and even improve problem-solving under stress.   The recurr...

Maturity means that a person, animal, or plant has reached their final growth stage. Someone who hasn’t reached that stage is immature. That’s easy to understand when it comes to physical development, but what does it mean to be emotionally immature and its connection to mental health disorders? The American Psychological Association defines emotional maturity as “a high and appropriate level of emotional control and expression.” On the other hand, emotional immaturity is “a tendency to express emotions without restraint or disproportionately to the situation.” In other words, dynamic behavior that is out of control or not appropriate to the situation can be considered immature. It’s more like the emotional reactions you might expect to see from a child than from an adult.   Signs of Emotional Immaturity Emotionally immature people don’t meet society’s expectations for social behavior within their age range. It’s safe to assume that a grown-up will be able to consider thei...

It’s well known that taking alcohol and painkillers together is a terrible idea, but how dangerous would it be to drink alcohol while taking arthritis medication like Meloxicam? The short answer: It’s very risky. It’s powerful and can cause major heart and gastrointestinal problems that could be life-threatening. Additionally, many of the specific side effects of this medication overlap with those caused by alcohol use. Read on to learn more about the side effects of mixing meloxicam and alcohol , why it reacts badly to alcohol, and how long until you can drink after having taken a dose. Meloxicam and Alcohol Side Effects On its own, taking meloxicam exactly as directed can result in the development of deadly heart and stomach issues. Adding alcohol to the mix, however, increases the likelihood of those serious health consequences occurring. High Blood Pressure One of the lesser-known side effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like meloxicam, is that itc can ...

Vyvanse is a prescription drug, primarily used to treat symptoms of ADHD. The generic name of Vyvanse is lisdexamfetamine. It is a central nervous system stimulant. Vyvanse is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance in the U.S. because it can cause physical and psychological dependence, according to the United States federal government. Using this drug for more prolonged periods can change your brain chemistry, and make Vyvanse detox more challenging. Some people may begin to see an improvement in their ADHD symptoms after a few days of taking Vyvanse. But it can take up to several weeks to experience the full effects of the medication. Snorting Vyvanse Stimulants interact with various neurotransmitters in the brain, but one in particular, dopamine, is related to the “high” produced when abused. When a stimulant medication is used as prescribed, it triggers a release of dopamine at steady levels. When many stimulants are snorted, the dopamine level can rise more quickly and ...