With ghosts and witches stalking the neighborhood streets and choruses of “Trick or Treat!” ringing the air tonight, it can be easy to forget about your chronic pain if even just for a short while. Focusing on happier things is important for dealing with pain, and along with some other tips, you can help take [...]
If you’re still traveling from doctor to doctor, hoping for a diagnosis, take heart: you’re not alone. Unfortunately, too many undiagnosed pain patients go years without figuring out what's causing their condition or symptoms. If you're one of these patients, there are things you can do to improve your chances. Why are there so many [...]
Exercise is an effective way for pain patients to manage the symptoms of many conditions, including fibromyalgia, back pain, and arthritis. Depending on the condition you have, though, exercise will affect you differently, and you may want to approach activity in a different way. Here's how to avoid injuries if you're exercising with chronic pain. [...]
According to the United States Department of Labor, Labor Day is a “yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.” Since it’s estimated that around 100 million United States citizens suffer from chronic pain, it’s safe to assume that a lot of our country’s workers deal [...]
Sitting has been called the new smoking, with the average U.S. adult spending upwards of eight hours a day seated, a lifestyle linked to weight gain and increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. We discuss some of the best ways to exercise at the office, especially if you're suffering from a chronic pain condition. [...]
Being stressed-out seems like an ordinary part of life in this day and age. Trying to balance a hundred things from work to kids to a chronic pain condition can be difficult and overwhelming. When this happens, do you fall into the dangerous habit of emotional eating when the stress seems too much to bear? Emotional [...]
Do the mountains take your breath away? When you see the rolling hills climb to majestic purple peaks do you feel your body vibrate? Maybe it's the ocean. When you walk along the beach, looking past the blue and white waves for miles toward the horizon, do you feel a sense of calm? Could it [...]
It's hard to believe, but Fall is just around the corner again. And when those temperatures do finally dip, it will mean many chronic pain patients looking for a little extra warmth. Cold weather with chronic pain just isn't a good mix. Many patients are sensitive to changes in temperature, while stiff joints can become [...]
Yoga is great for so many people, but there are benefits for two groups of women in particular: expectant mothers and breast cancer survivors. Here's why. Benefits of yoga for expectant mothers Pregnant women looking to manage stress and reduce anxiety about childbirth might consider trying yoga. This ancient practice has gained much attention for [...]
Diabetes is an increasingly common medical condition that relates to the body’s difficulty in producing insulin, an important hormone for regulating blood sugar levels. If you suffer from diabetes, there are natural diabetes treatment options you can try. Here's 5 of the best. What is diabetes? In 2012, about 9% of the U.S. population was [...]
