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2021-02-01 12:00
Planning can save you time and materials.
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2021-02-01 08:00
Our advice for longer lasting freshness.
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2021-02-01 04:00
Our new seasonal soaps are beautiful.
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2016-08-19 13:00
Musculoskeletal leg pain involves pain that develops in any of the tendons, ligaments, and muscles in the lower extremities. Conditions ranging from tendinitis to arthritis may be the source… Read More
2016-08-17 13:00
Acupuncture may have originated in ancient China, but these days it has been recommended for everything from smoking cessation to weight loss. But is it truly effective? The research on the… Read More
2016-08-15 13:00
Spinal cord stimulation is a minimally-invasive procedure that uses an implant to deliver electrical impulses up the spinal cord to interfere with pain signals. Under local anesthetic, the d… Read More
2016-08-12 13:00
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that triggers the immune system whenever gluten is ingested. The immune system then attacks the small intestine, destroying the intestinal lining and… Read More
2016-08-10 13:00
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive movement disorder that affects nearly one million people living in the U.S. Although symptoms can vary from person to person, this disease… Read More
2016-08-08 13:00
Recent studies and books are beginning to pay more attention to our gut. Inflammatory bowel diseases, and less severe conditions associated with irritable bowel syndrome, have long plag… Read More
2016-08-05 13:00
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) doesn’t generally come up in polite conversation, yet an estimated 1.4 million people in the U.S. have it. IBD is a broad category of inflammatory dise… Read More
2016-08-03 13:00
Complex regional pain syndrome is a chronic pain condition that is as complex as it is rare. When a person sustains an injury, sometimes the nerves are damaged, causing the central and perip… Read More
2016-08-01 13:00
We are two weeks into August, and students across the country are heading back to school. In the lazy days of summer, it is easy to forget the rush and added stress that this transitional ti… Read More
2016-07-29 13:00
Lower back pain treatments can range from interventional options to more holistic, lifestyle-based changes. This month on Holistic Pain, we looked at the wide spectrum of holistic lower back… Read More
2016-07-27 13:00
These days it is increasingly common for people who suffer from chronic back pain or an injury to their back to seek chiropractic treatment. But what is chiropractic care, and how does it wo… Read More
2016-07-25 13:00
The miracle of life, the anticipation of a beautiful baby, and that expectant-mother glow may make pregnancy a magical time of life, but it’s not all a bed of roses. There’s morn… Read More
2016-07-22 13:00
Everyone’s heard the saying that you don’t know what you’ve got until you lose it. Pain-free movement is definitely something most people take for granted. When a person su… Read More
2016-07-20 13:00
Sports injuries are a common occurrence among both professional and non-professional athletes. Out of the seven most common sports injuries, five affect the legs. If ignored, some of these s… Read More
2016-07-18 13:00
Alternate types of treatments like acupuncture, herbal teas, and supplements are steadily gaining in popularity. Homeopathy, which was developed in the late 1700s in Germany, is one of the m… Read More
2016-07-15 13:00
Pain is supposed to be the body’s alert system, a warning that something’s wrong. Sometimes, though, pain lingers much longer than it should. When this happens, many people&rsquo&hell…Read More
2016-07-15 13:00
Nearly eight out of every ten people will experience back pain at some point in their lifetimes. As our bodies change to adapt to new work styles and setups, our backs (and shoulders and nec… Read More
2016-07-11 13:00
There are some conditions in which myths prevail as truth; back pain is one such condition. Here are three powerful myths about back pain, and the myth-busting truths behind them.
Powerful m… Read More
2016-07-08 13:00
Chiropractic care is one of the safest, most effective methods for the treatment of lower back pain. If you have lower back pain and have never been to a chiropractor, here is what you can e… Read More
2016-07-06 13:00
In the fight against back pain, many people and their doctors reach for the same weapons: common over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications. New research on three commonly recommend… Read More
2016-07-04 13:00
Osteoporosis, often referred to as “brittle bones,” is a condition of bone thinning that occurs as we age. Our bones are getting stronger and gaining mass as we move through our… Read More
2016-07-01 13:00
If you’re dealing with headaches everyday, you know the constant strain and tension this condition can have on your life. While headaches can range from tension headaches to clust… Read More
2016-06-29 13:00
“Ideas worth spreading”: this is the slogan of the TED (Technology, Engineering, and Design) organization, and it informs every TED Talk that they curate. Speakers run the gamut… Read More
2016-06-27 13:00
For anyone suffering from chronic pain, a little bit of support can go a long way. Unfortunately, for many different reasons, support may be hard to find in your local community. Maybe you a… Read More
2016-06-24 13:00
Approximately 17 million people worldwide suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is what it sounds like: extreme e… Read More
2016-06-22 13:00
With new awareness of chronic pain and its impact on the physical, financial, and emotional health of the U.S., there is more and more information available to chronic pain patients interest… Read More
2016-06-20 13:00
June is Men’s Health Month, a month to raise awareness and increase education surrounding the health of men and boys. It may be a stereotype that men avoid the doctor, but in some case… Read More
2016-06-17 13:00
Books are an escape from the everyday drudgery, and if you read books to escape from your head pain, that’s great. Sometimes, though, it’s refreshing to read a book that really s… Read More
2016-06-15 13:00
It’s frighteningly easy for a simple headache to become chronic. Perhaps it started mild enough to be ignored. Maybe you took a few over-the-counter pain medications and then hurried o… Read More
2016-06-13 13:00
The Spine Research Institute of San Diego estimates that as many as three million whiplash injuries occur in the United States every year. Additionally, whiplash is a common source of chroni… Read More
2016-06-10 13:00
With the warmer weather comes the itch to get outside and play in the dirt, but gardening and yard work can be a challenge when you’ve got a pain condition. However, this doesn’t… Read More
2016-06-08 13:00
When we switch our computer on in the morning, we are usually greeted by a beautiful screensaver. Maybe it is a vacation snapshot, a picture of the kids, or a beautiful scene out of nature… Read More
2016-06-06 13:00
One of the best parts of summer is road trips. Whether it’s a solo jaunt across the state or an epic family adventure, here are 16 ways to prevent or manage back pain during those long… Read More
2016-06-03 13:00
Yoga is an excellent way to improve strength and flexibility in the body. The deep breathing that comes with yoga helps practitioners become more aware of the tension in their bodies, and co… Read More
2016-06-01 13:00
Few things are worse than seeing your children in pain. If they have a scrape on their knee, it’s easy to clean it gently, bandage the knee, and give them a kiss. Usually that’s… Read More
2016-05-30 13:00
Migraines are an extreme form of headache that affect 36 million people in the U.S., 14 million of whom suffer from daily migraine pain. In addition to severe pain in various parts of the he… Read More
2016-05-27 13:00
As we talked about in a previous post, getting treatment for your fibromyalgia is always important. Putting off your treatment can allow symptoms to worsen, and when you do finally seek trea… Read More
2016-05-25 13:00
Going for a massage may have been a luxury in the past, but this is changing. As the benefits of massage therapy become increasingly clear, it is becoming widely recommended for fibromyalgia… Read More
2016-05-23 13:00
A support group can be a big help to anyone who is living with a health condition or going through a difficult time. People with fibromyalgia are no different. By attending a local fibromyal… Read More
2016-05-20 13:00
Fibromyalgia sufferers are ready for relief. Their journey to diagnosis takes an average of five years, and treatments that successfully manage pain for everyone across the board are difficu… Read More
2016-05-18 13:00
Fibromyalgia sufferers are ready for relief. Their journey to diagnosis takes an average of five years, and treatments that successfully manage pain for everyone across the board are difficu… Read More
2016-05-16 13:00
Fibromyalgia sufferers are ready for relief. Their journey to diagnosis takes an average of five years, and treatments that successfully manage pain for everyone across the board are difficu… Read More
2016-05-13 13:00
The causes of fibromyalgia are not concrete. This understanding can be disheartening for the newly-diagnosed patient who is just looking for answers. Unlike a disease that is characterized b… Read More
2016-05-11 13:00
The term “fibromyalgia” may be relatively new, but the condition itself has been around for quite a while. After several name changes, a definite set of diagnostic parameters are… Read More
2016-05-09 13:00
As many as 90% of fibromyalgia patients actively seek out alternative treatments for fibromyalgia. And with good reason – now more than ever, many of these treatments are the focus of… Read More
2016-05-06 13:00
Being a mom is tough enough. That’s why there’s one day devoted entirely to finding ways to tell moms how much we appreciate them. When chronic pain is thrown into the mix… Read More
2016-05-04 13:00
Lupus is a chronic disease of the autoimmune system. Normally the immune system fights off germs and bacteria and then resettles into a “maintenance” mode, but for those with lup… Read More
2016-05-02 13:00
Lupus is one of those diseases that lots of people have heard of, but few people really know anything about. This is one of the reasons that Lupus Awareness Month (which is right now) is so… Read More
2016-04-29 13:00
Did you know that how often you use your cell phone could indicate your risk for depression? How about the fact that mindful meditation can actually change the way the brain reacts to stress… Read More
2016-04-27 13:00
By now we all know that exercise is great for the body. After all, it increases strength, stamina, and longevity; reduces obesity; and reduces the risk of mortality from disease like diabete… Read More
2016-04-25 13:00
There is a tool that can save your child’s life. It’s free under the Affordable Care Act and takes less than five minutes. This tool is immunizations, and the WHO World Immunizat… Read More
2016-04-22 13:00
We may sometimes joke that all of our stress is driving us crazy, but it turns out that mental health and stress are closely related to each other in a number of different ways. Here’s… Read More
2016-04-20 13:00
Most of us like to picture ourselves moving gracefully into our golden years. Maybe we will slow down physically a bit as our joints and bones feel the effects of advancing age, but we don&r&hell…Read More
2016-04-18 13:00
Between 2015 and 2050, the number of adults aged 60 or over worldwide is set to nearly double from 900 million to two billion. This will make them the largest demographic in the world. With… Read More
2016-04-15 13:00
When we talk about bloggers we love, often the tone is light-hearted and inspirational. We specifically focus on those blogs and bloggers who openly provide a burst of inspiration in their w… Read More
2016-04-13 13:00
They connect us to more information than we could consume in a thousand lifetimes, make it possible to navigate the globe without a map, and carry all of our money without rattling coins. In… Read More
2016-04-11 13:00
Over 40 million people in the U.S, approximately 18% of the population, suffer from anxiety. While anxiety is often a debilitating disease, when combined with the chronic pain suffered by ne… Read More
2016-04-08 13:00
We all know that lack of sleep can make us feel a little off the next day. Groggy, unable to concentrate, and irritable: these are all sure indications of too little sleep (or sleep of poor… Read More
2016-04-06 13:00
On the surface, passive aggressive behavior may not seem like such a big deal. After all, many of the signs of this behavior are subtle and easily missed, and if it’s not outright aggr… Read More
2016-04-04 13:00
At this point in time, the U.S. is not exactly a beacon of hope for mental illness. The state of our current mental health system is seriously challenged in the areas of access, equity, and… Read More
2016-04-01 13:00
Inflammation in response to an injury is protective. The body sends blood to the site of injury, creating swelling that protects from further injury. In due course and with treatment, this s… Read More
2016-03-30 13:00
As anyone with a chronic condition can attest, one of the hardest parts of the day is mealtime. Especially for chronic pain patients with children or families to feed, the struggle to find t… Read More
2016-03-28 13:00
Protein is an essential part of a healthy diet, and the protein needs for elderly is particularly important to know. Protein helps us to build muscle and to make hair, blood, connective tiss… Read More
2016-03-25 13:00
Our gut plays host to over one hundred trillion microbes, more than the number of cells that make up our entire bodies. This microbiome plays a crucial role in digestion and absorption of fo… Read More
2016-03-23 13:00
The sale of gluten free products has risen by 34% in each of the five years from 1999 to 2014. While analysts predict that this will slow somewhat over time, this is a clear indication that… Read More
2016-03-21 13:00
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a catch-all term that covers three main conditions: Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome. These three conditions are ca… Read More
2016-03-18 13:00
It’s said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and recent research confirms it! According to a study done by the University of Missouri-Columbia, a protein-rich breakfa… Read More
2016-03-16 13:00
Eating a holistic diet for pain health is more than just sneaking more fruits and veggies into your daily meals. Looking at your diet holistically means thinking not only about what you put… Read More
2016-03-14 13:00
It can be hard to believe, but it is true: our bodies need fats to function.
This functioning goes beyond just keeping us warm in the winter. Fats also help with cell growth, organ function… Read More
2016-03-11 13:00
Tell someone you are a vegetarian, and the first thing they will ask is, “But where do you get your protein?”
While that question is a good one, it is important to first point ou… Read More
2016-03-09 13:00
When you’re hungry, the last thing you want to do is take an hour to prepare and cook a healthy meal. It is even more of a challenge when you are living with chronic pain, as many pain… Read More
2016-03-07 13:00
If you’ve ever looked at a fitness magazine or talked to a physical trainer, you’ll know that protein is pretty important stuff. But, how important is it really and how much do y… Read More
2016-03-04 13:00
Brown bagging it is a time-honored way to save money and eat well on a budget. Too often, though, our packed lunches end up with snacks that are filled with sodium, fat, and sugar. So how ca… Read More
2016-03-02 13:00
Stress and anxiety can affect all aspects of life but perhaps none more profoundly than how anxiety and stress can affect our diets. For many, a stressful day is peppered with trips to… Read More
2016-02-29 13:00
Fitspiration. Body positivity. Thin shaming. Fat shaming. Thinspiration.
The words we use are powerful. They affect every aspect of our relationship to ourselves and the world we live in. Mo… Read More
2016-02-26 13:00
From alternatives to opioids to the newest advances in chronic pain research, we covered a wealth of pain information this month on the Holistic Pain blog!
Alternatives to opioids, and more… Read More
2016-02-24 13:00
Alternative therapies for chronic pain are beginning to gain widespread acceptance as a respected, holistic way to approach a comprehensive pain management plan. Not every therapy works for… Read More
2016-02-22 13:00
Watch a few average commercial breaks on TV or flip through a magazine. Every other ad seems to be for a weight loss program or product. Between the weight loss ads, unrealistically-thin mod… Read More
2016-02-19 13:00
In the 1950s, physician John C. Lilly invented a peculiar type of treatment called Floatation REST (reduced environmental stimuli therapy). These float tanks were specifically designed to mi… Read More
2016-02-17 13:00
Chronic pain science has come a long way in the last few decades. There are new treatments, newly-recognized disorders and syndromes, and newly-identified correlations, but the medical commu… Read More
2016-02-15 13:00
February is Heart Month, the perfect time to enhance your heart health with some complementary and alternative treatments. Here are 14 ways to give your heart some love.
1. Acupuncture
Acupu… Read More
2016-02-12 13:00
TV and news stories about opioid overuse and misuse seem to be increasingly common. Additionally, the number of prescriptions written for opioid medications is increasing, although the rate… Read More
2016-02-10 13:00
While the dangers of opioid dependence are well-documented, there has been less attention paid to what, specifically, is behind the rise in opioid use and abuse. Many patients who utilize pr… Read More
2016-02-08 13:00
With opioid prescriptions hitting an all-time high of 207 million in 2013, the possibility that we are experiencing an opioid epidemic in the U.S. is very real. While many people taking opio… Read More
2016-02-05 13:00
A surprisingly high number of children and adolescents live with chronic pain, with numbers ranging from 20 to 35%, according to the American Pain Society (APS).
The most common conditions a… Read More
2016-02-04 13:00
Every year on February 4th, people around the globe take some time to spread awareness and hope on World Cancer Day. Created to connect people to resources, support, and information, World C… Read More
2016-02-01 13:00
Cancer pain affects one in three people with cancer. If patients are in late-stage cancer or have experienced metastasis or a recurrence of cancer, the chances of experiencing cancer pain ar… Read More
2016-01-29 13:00
This month on the Holistic Pain blog, we talked about some of the ways to kick off 2016 with purpose, planning, and preparation.
New Year’s shouldn’t be a time to set lofty… Read More
2016-01-27 13:00
Neck pain is a common problem, affecting about 15-25% of people ages 21 to 55. Once a person experiences neck pain for any reason, there is a strong likelihood of recurring neck pain, often… Read More
2016-01-25 13:00
While a program of regular exercise can be difficult to get started (and stick with!), it is important to understand that you are not alone in trying to improve your health – literally… Read More
2016-01-22 13:00
Rotator cuff injuries are one of the most common sports injuries. The shoulder girdle is an incredibly complex collection of bones, muscles, and tendons that work together to allow us to lif… Read More
2016-01-20 13:00
As many of us head to the gym in the coldest months of the year, the possibility for injury increases. Going hard in a workout or during a game after months off can cause minor sports injuri… Read More
2016-01-18 13:00
Tennis elbow is a painful condition that is not always related to swinging a racquet. Those who have not experienced it may not realize how serious it can be, making jokes about what caused… Read More
2016-01-15 13:00
According to recent research, one of the worst things you can do for your health is something that we all do, every day, for extended periods of time. It’s not eating too much fat or s… Read More
2016-01-13 13:00
We spend over half of our lives split between full-time work (2,000 hours) and eight hours of nightly sleep (2,920). The other 44% of our life may be spent running errands and taking care of… Read More
2016-01-11 13:00
Full-time workers spend at least 40 hours a week on the job. After a long commute to work and back home, who has time for exercise? The good news is that it is easy to fit exercise in at wor… Read More
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