It’s the Little Things
This morning I went for a walk around my neighborhood. In my younger and pre-lupus days, I was a runner. Post-lupus diagnosis, I became a…
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Can Acupuncture Solve Your Pain Problem?
Don’t be surprised if the next time you see your pain doctor they suggest you go to an acupuncturist. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
Stress—Friend or Foe?
We’ve been given the impression that stress is the problem — something we have to eliminate or control. But stress reactions are a vital source of…
Not All Who Wander Are Lost
“Not all who wander are lost.” Attributed to J.R.R. Tolkien, this is perhaps my favorite quote because I have a terrible sense of direction. When I’m…
Exercise for Pain Relief
Exercise for Pain Relief: How to Establish a Habit That Really Helps It can feel like a Catch-22: Everyone is telling you that you need…
Holiday Travel
Holiday Travel With Pain…It’s Possible with a Few Adaptations Does the thought of holiday travel overwhelm you—even cause you to decline an invitation? These tips…
From Insurance-centered Care to Patient-centered Care
I have a very finicky immune system. It has trouble distinguishing foreign invaders (like viruses) from my body’s own healthy tissues. It often goes on…
Raiders of the Lost Art: Medicine in the Digital Ice Age
Walk into any coffee shop or other public gathering place and what do you see? If your neighborhood is like mine, you probably stumble onto…
Overcome Your Fear and Conquer Your Pain
If you are reading this post, you are probably already well-versed in how chronic pain can interrupt your own — or a loved one’s —…
When It Hurts to Be Touched
Our sense of touch is one of our most basic and fundamental aspects of the human experience. We use our ability to feel as an…