IBS: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The truth about the trouble down under. During her twenties, when Rebecca Spencer was getting ready for a first date, she had more on her…
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Caregiving: Finding the Right Words
Each day thousands of people become caregivers. For most, the new role is neither easy nor comfortable. While it may sound clichéd, most find one…
Laura Hillenbrand Confronts Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Best-selling author Laura Hillenbrand confronts chronic fatigue syndrome by writing stories that inspire. People familiar with the agony and challenges of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)…
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Exploring Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Misconceptions about complementary and alternative medicine (cam) are pervasive. From the idea that the treatment approaches are unproven to the assumption that cam providers are…
Eggnog Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies
Looking for delicious holiday recipes that are still somewhat healthy? Here’s a holiday treat with a secret ingredient – chickpeas, which fills these cookies with fiber….
Finding a New Path
Your chronic pain problem may have knocked you off course. Your personal, vocational, and social goals may have been derailed. You may feel as though…
Coach Mike Krzyzewski Refuses to Play the Pain Game
To many people, he’s known simply as “Coach K.” Famous for his unparalleled successes as Duke University’s head basketball coach and as an Olympic coach for the…
Personal Pathways: Marianne Jordan
Marianne Jordan: Back to the Skies after a Spinal Cord Stimulator Giving up favourite activities can be one of the most difficult aspects of dealing…
Guided Imagery: A Valuable Tool for Managing Pain
SUCCESSFUL PAIN MANAGEMENT OFTEN INCORPORATES A MULTIMODAL TREATMENT APPROACH. WHILE MEDICATION IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF REDUCING PAIN, AN INCREASING NUMBER OF PEOPLE HAVE FOUND…
Living with Lupus
A Debilitating Disease Thousands of Years in the Making “Let’s just hope it’s not lupus.” Those were the words Sara Gorman, 37, of Alexandria, Virginia,…