Growing Older
Although none of us come with a guarantee of immortality, lupus taught me at a very young age that I am most definitely a flesh…
Loss
One of the most difficult aspects of chronic pain management is dealing with the losses that may accompany pain. Your roles may have changed. Your role as…
Living in the Present
I’m a big fan of Gretchen Rubin and her book, The Happiness Project. While waiting for my nails to dry one day (something I’m never very…
The Artist Within
I have heard it said that we are all artists, that each of us possesses a special talent. Having taught school to little ones and…
Sleep + Pain
A pain soother is anything that you can do that reduces your pain somewhat. The key is realizing that although being pain free would be…
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Rewiring the Brain to Heal
Neuroscientists estimate that it can take as little as a tenth of a second to notice a threat—an aggressive face, for example, but much longer…
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Earthing
Think back to your childhood. Imagine the end of the school year is approaching. You are counting down the days until summer, and one of…
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Nutrition & Pain
Nutrition is a critical, yet often overlooked, component of chronic pain management. Food choices—how you nourish your body—and the amount of food consumed can determine…
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How Yoga Reduces Pain
New Research and a rise in the practice of yoga as a healing therapy have led to new yoga specialties such as yoga for veterans, yoga…
Integrative Medicine and What It Has to Offer You
Described as the future of health care in our country, integrative medicine is getting a great deal of attention. It combines the best of both…