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10 Lessons of Addiction Recovery That Have Psychology Roots

By Dr G Om Prakasham Chairman, Lotus Health Senior Consultant, Cardiac Surgery Recovery from an addiction is much more than mere abstinence from a substance or a behavior. Abstinence can be, and usually is, a fundamental component of the addiction recovery process, but abstinence does not necessarily equate to recovery. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services…

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Are There Positive Addictions?

By Dr G Om Prakasham Chairman, Lotus Wellness Senior Consultant, Cardiac Surgery “Positive addiction” is a contradiction. Many people love to cook, play or perform music, meditate, dance, and knit. They say that these activities are healthy, effective, and fun ways to settle down after a long hard day. They provide a pleasure that other activities may not. I’ve heard…

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MAINTAINING MOTIVATION

5 Ways to Get Energized and Motivated instantly When You Feel Lazy By Dr G Om Prakasham Chairman, Lotus Wellness Consultant Cardiac Surgeon “Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action.” ~Benjamin Disraeli Although laziness is common and a natural part of life, it has the potential to completely consume…

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Listening to Your Body and Giving It What It Needs

“ And I said to my body softly, ‘I want to be your friend.’ It took a long breath and replied, ‘I’ve been waiting my whole life for this.’” For more than half my life, I took care of my body “by the numbers.” Every day, I walked a certain number of steps, no matter how…

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Leading a Culture of Excellence in the field of Rehabilitation

Leadership in the field of Rehabilitation should always nurture a culture of excellence. Such a culture promotes the highest quality of patient care while simultaneously fostering a relationship with stakeholders rooted in dignity, compassion, and respect. Leading a Culture of Excellence in the field of Rehabilitation By Dr G Om Prakasham Chairman, Lotus Wellness Consultant Cardiac Surgeon Leadership in the field…

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How Do I Choose The Right Rehab Facility?

Once you’ve made the decision to seek treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction, you’ll need to choose a rehab program that will meet your unique needs and circumstances. With over 30, 000 treatment facilities across the India alone, you can rest assured that there is a provider out there that can help you make…

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Ayurvedic Treatment for Depression

By Dr G Om Prakasham Chairman, Lotus Wellness Consultant Cardiac Surgeon Ayurveda is India’s ancient system of health care that doesn’t only deal with issues of the body, but also the mind and spirit. Hence, it has a phenomenal perspective to offer potential solutions for the world’s rising psychological health epidemic. As we all know, stress, anxiety and…

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): A Brief Overview

By Dr G Om Prakasham Chairman, Lotus Wellness Consultant Cardiac Surgeon Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an approach to psychotherapy designed for individuals who are highly emotionally sensitive, who struggle with depression and anxiety, and who may at times become suicidal. DBT tools, which focus on distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and mindfulness, can be helpful to anyone. You…

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How To Take Care of Your Mental Health By A Holistic Natural Approach

By Dr G. Om Prakasham Chairman, Lotus Wellness Consultant Cardiac Surgeon The world has been a very competitive place, and everyone’s running a race with stress crammed into the brain. Despite the unhealthy living conditions and a hundred lifestyle disorders, we are dealing with another demon- the issue of mental health. Meanwhile, we have almost forgotten to take care…

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Drinking on the job is frequently accepted even encouraged

By Dr G. Om Prakasham Chairman, Lotus Wellness Consultant Cardiac Surgeon Drinking in the workplace is a bad idea for reasons that should seem obvious yet many employers look the other way when employees drink on the job and many actually encourage the use of alcohol. Many popular television programs the world over aren't far off the mark in their…

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Importance of Self Care in Addiction Recovery

Importance of Self Care in Addiction Recovery By Dr G Om Prakasham Chairman, Lotus Wellness Consultant Cardiac Surgeon Addiction and substance abuse disorders are quick to take over your life and everything that’s important to you. When you’re in active addiction, drugs and alcohol become your main priority, and the importance of things like physical and mental health, work, school,…

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