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7 Healthy Nuts You Should Be Eating
By Cornerstone of Southern California on October 1, 2015
Healthy nuts...and we are not talking about psychopaths who hang out at the local gym! These delicious snacks - especially raw tree nuts like cashews, almonds and walnuts have been linked to better heart health, weight loss and control, lower cholesterol and lower risk of developing cancer! The problem is that we Americans eat too […]
5 Healthy Foods as Sweet as Candy
By Cornerstone of Southern California on September 30, 2015
5 Healthy Foods as Sweet as Candy Frozen Banana Dipped in Chocolate You want us to recommend ice cream…..we know, but we cannot do it with a clear conscience. If you have an unbearable craving for ice cream Cornerstone recommends a frozen banana dipped in melted dark chocolate. Bananas are high in potassium which lowers […]
What to Do When Your Loved One Comes Home from Treatment
By Cornerstone of Southern California on September 29, 2015
Monnaye, my Case Manager at Cornerstone of Southern California welcomed me into her office with a smile and a handshake that made me feel instantly comfortable and safe. A few minutes later we were giggling about something or other when a few thoughts occurred to me, “I am going home soon. How is that going […]
Testimonial - How Cornerstone saved my Son!
By Cornerstone of Southern California on September 28, 2015
By Lynda K My son just completed a treatment program at Cornerstone of Southern California. I am very grateful for this program and its entire staff. I am saddened by some of the negative reviews I have read. I don't think people who wrote those understand what is involved in getting someone you love the […]
Which Drug is Your State Most Addicted To?
By Cornerstone of Southern California on September 25, 2015
What drugs are abused in your state? In recent years the Obama administration has spent over $10 billion dollars on expanding the access to drug treatment and drug education across the nation. The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) has reported a disturbing rise in prescription drug abuse while the CDC has […]
Is Synthetic Marijuana safe?
By Cornerstone of Southern California on September 8, 2015
Synthetic Marijuana, also called K2, Spice, Green Giant, Yucatan Fire, Skunk and Fake Weed is an unregulated herbal mixture sold as potpourri, created by spraying psychoactive chemical additives over dried plant material. Although this packaged product is labelled 'not for human consumption' it is widely smoked as an alternative to organic 'real' marijuana. This product, […]
Anti-Craving Medications - REAL or FAKE?
By Cornerstone of Southern California on September 2, 2015
There are many differing ideas on how to best help addicts obtain and maintain sobriety from drugs and alcohol. There is even a father and son combo out there who say that if you read their book you will be cured of all your addictions! This is some really amazing, groundbreaking stuff (and if you […]
Cornerstone Health Tips!
By Cornerstone of Southern California on August 28, 2015
NUT BUTTER PACKETS On-the-go single-serving packets of nut butters such as almond, hazelnut, or peanut are excellent portion-controlled snacks rich in good fats, minerals and protein. Try and consume the brands with the least amount of added sugar and remember not to eat anything that touts itself as “reduced-fat” as these brands simply replace the […]