There are so many different expert opinions about what constitutes good nutrition, and such a proliferation of misinformation from non experts everywhere from the internet, to well intentions friends and acquaintances. Everyone seems to have an opinion about what constitutes good nutrition.  While it’s never a good idea to take nutritional advice from those with good intentions but little qualifications, it is even more detrimental and impactful for those who are in addiction recovery.   For those who have lived years or perhaps even decades with substance abuse and addiction, qualified nutritional advice and plans specific to addiction and recovery is vital.

Research has shown that a majority of those with addiction disorder suffer biochemical, nutritional, and metabolic disorders. Addiction causes brain’s neurotransmitters to fluctuate dramatically and creates biochemical imbalances over time.  Only when nutritional deficiencies are addressed and a treatment program which includes a nutritional plan is implemented for at least 2 months of recovery, can biochemical imbalances become re-balanced.  Eating Healthy again helps those with addiction by restoring brain chemistry, helping the brain to heal more quickly while in the repair stage of addiction recovery and ultimately helps the brain to get back to functioning optimally. In addition to foods, there are specific supplements which can help the body to find balance again during recovery https://www.workithealth.com/blog/supplements-for-opioid-addiction

The 12 week treatment programs offered  at IAR  Integrative Addiction Recovery incorporate nutritional evaluations based on questionnaires and diagnostic lab work, performed in our clinic.  Our goal is to facilitate and witness success stories in those who come to our holistic health center to find addiction recovery.  The integrative health modalities and protocols we follow, including implementation of nutritional evaluation and customized nutrition plans for the entire 12 week programs, help to ensure recovery success every step of the way.    https://integrativeaddictionrecoveryne.com/nutrition-counseling-education/

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VAT frequencies range between 30Hz and 120Hz which are applied directly to the entire body through a Vibroacoustic treatment table.   VAT use of low frequency sound waves of specific Hz combined with the gentle vibrations result in a process. This process generates vibrations upon the muscular, skeletal and nervous system which effects organs, tissues and cells. The human body is more than 70% water. In addition, sound travels more efficiently though water than air, which explains why VAT can so efficiently access the deepest recesses of the body for safe and noninvasive healing.

Vibroacoustic Therapy is effective in treating cognitive and emotional issues.  VAT has been studied by researchers worldwide including the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Based on those studies, in 1999 NIH reported the benefits of using VAT for: Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Physical Injuries, Brain Function, Cognitive & Creative Enhancement, COPD, Asthma, Insomnia, Stress Reduction, Parkinson’s, Mitigating the impact of conventional cancer treatment, Reduce Fibromyalgia, Calming and Reducing Cravings of Addiction.

While the system of technology we use in our clinic may seem like a new piece of technology, VAT tables have been used clinically for both physical and mental health issues since the 1960’s. Along with pain management,  VAT can also greatly support the physical recovery of someone trying to transition off of drugs and alcohol.

VAT is just one of the many exciting therapies offered in our Integrative Addiction & Recovery programs. If you or a loved one is seeking a holistic approach to healing which is tailored to individual needs, call us today at 508 366 6630 for a consult. 

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For more information on VAT https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30822311

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IAR uses an Integrative approach to addiction treatment. We are so committed to the concept of integrative care,  we even used the term in our name!

But what does integrative mean? 

An integrative approach involves bringing BOTH conventional evidence based and Complimentary Alternative Medicine (CAM)  together in a coordinated way in addiction treatment. In effect, it’s a multi-modality approach.  IAR uses both evidence based modalities like counseling and our holistic, CAM therapies to treat addiction. Integrative Treatment also means that our team of providers deliver physical health treatment along with mental health and addiction use treatment, all at the same time in highly structured and coordinated programs.  We do this because those who have suffered substance abuse issues often have as many physical and health issues due to the impact of substance abuse, as mental health issues. More than 50% of those who abuse drugs and alcohol are shown to have at least one significant mental health illness as well.  IAR integrates individual and group addiction recovery counseling, mental health counseling, nutritional evaluation guidance and meal planning, genetic DNA lab testing, long term support groups and many other holistic treatments currently in use by our clinicians and therapists, all within the framework of a conventional healthcare clinic.

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” This definition of health matches the vision and focus of the health programs we’ve provided at our holistic health clinic for nearly 17 years in Westborough.  Our clinic motto is emblazed upon our wall and greets everyone who has found their way to our nurturing, supportive center.  It simply states,  ‘Holistic Health (whole being health) is only achieved by healing the mind~body~spirit ‘  This is the same vision and integrative approach we are happy to finally introduce and offer in our addiction recovery programs to those seeking refuge and help from the storm of addiction.

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