Pain

Stop Doing This and Live 15 Years Longer

Before I begin, I’d like to mention that I have some surprising news that you may want to stand up for. That’s right, stand up; because what you are currently doing can be severely harming your health. Years ago, our ancestors’ average day consisted of hunting (or running from) wild animals, gathering foods to eat, ...click here to read more

Should We Take Antibiotics for Back Pain?

Back pain is the number one cause of disability in America, and about 1 in 5 Americans struggle with chronic or reoccurring back pain. Back pain is not only the second leading cause of missed work days, it is also the fifth leading cause of hospitalization and the third most common reason to undergo costly ...click here to read more

Pain Myths – Do Red Heads Feel More Pain?

There are a lot of crazy pain myths out there, but as implausible as it may seem, the ‘myth’ that redheads are more sensitive to pain, may not actually be a myth at all. Although it sounds crazy, there have been multiple scientific studies that have proven that natural redheads in the very least experience ...click here to read more

Is Inflammation the Cause of All Disease?

Inflammation is a protective attempt by the body to remove whatever is injuring or trying to injure you. In some ways inflammation is good because it is trying to initiate the healing process; however, chronic inflammation can lead to many different diseases. Today there is a lot of discussion in the medical community about whether ...click here to read more

What To Do When Pain Interrupts Sleep

Not getting enough sleep can have a negative impact on all aspects of your life; health, work and relationships. Sleep problems can often be associated with pain. When that pain is constant and you end up suffering from insomnia, it is time to incorporate pain management strategies that can help you get back on track. ...click here to read more

Top 3 Sensitive Pain Relief Issues

When people are in pain they either express it openly or suffer in silence, but there are some things that the majority of the population just avoid talking about no matter how much pain they are experiencing. Research shows that many North Americans are even too shy or embarrassed to discuss certain health issues with ...click here to read more

Wood Implants for Joint Health – Gaining Popularity?

Arthritis pertains to a disorder involving the joints, often resulting in joint stiffness and pain.  This condition often affects older adults and may involve the knees, hips, and back.  Arthritis is considered as an indicator for joint health and thus physicians and health organizations have actively campaigned for healthy lifestyles, including eating nutritious food items ...click here to read more

Is Your Diet Causing Headaches?

More than 45 million Americans suffer from severe or chronic headaches.  If you suffer from headaches, you know that the pain your headaches cause can be absolutely debilitating.  While there are many causes of headaches including stress, hormonal changes, muscle tension, lack of sleep, sinus infections, and weather changes, many headache sufferers (including those that ...click here to read more

Give Your Own Massage for Pain Relief

Neck pain can make us feel uncomfortable and even miserable at times, and it can come at the most inconvenient times; when there is no one around to help us get relief. Fortunately, there are ways we can help ourselves The American Academy of Pain Medicine has gathered statistics on pain for several years. Their ...click here to read more

Healing Power of Light for Ailments

Pain is a sensation that is strongly associated with discomfort and damage to the body. Pain is often caused by a stimulus that exists in the environment, or a dysfunction within the body. One of the most common types of pain involves headaches, which may be caused by a wide range of factors. Recurring headaches ...click here to read more

The 3 Things Stopping You from Healthy Joints

Muscle soreness and pain in our joints can be the result of injury, infection, illness or normal wear and tear. For some people discomfort and chronic joint pain make it hard to enjoy life. Rheumatologists say millions of sufferers do have control over the condition of their joints; in many cases they believe there are ...click here to read more