One of the oldest and simplest forms of health care, massages have been around for over 5000 years, originating independently in locations as diverse as India, Egypt, China, and Greece. In today’s world, the merits of this ancient practice have held up surprisingly well to the scrutiny of modern science, and studies have indicated that a number of significant medical…
No one deserves a life with pain — and though you can’t choose which health conditions affect you, you can choose how to respond to them. In this article, we will discuss a few of the most effective strategies that you can use to ease pain while becoming healthier and stronger. 1. Create a health journal. Detailing pain levels, activities,…
Pain is a common concern nearly anyone who has ever suffered an illness or injury. And, for this reason, doctors are increasingly quick to include pain treatment options as an important component of any treatment plan — ranging from recommending ibuprofen from a common cold to prescribing oxycontin after a car accident. In some cases, pain control and the cure…
Chronic pain can influence so many different aspects of your life. From limiting the activities you can participate in, to demanding constant medical attention, to simply affecting your mood on a negative way, pain takes a toll in many ways that only those who suffer from it can truly understand. Coping with chronic pain is a challenge that must be…
For many years, the connection between weather and chronic pain has been dismissed as nothing more than urban legend or an old wives tale. Robert Newlin Jamison Ph.D, who teaches in both the Harvard department of psychiatry and the Harvard department of anesthesiology, has been quoted as saying “Everyone’s got an aunt who complained that her knee or ankle would…
Good health is not a destination that you can arrive at — it is a journey that you must continue making throughout the course of your entire life. There are no shortcuts, easy fixes, or miracle diets that will make you healthy from one day to the next. Rather, you must make small yet intelligent choices every single day that…
Traveling is fun. The adventures create memories that last a lifetime. For people living with pain knocking on their door, travelling can also cause flare ups. And for those who don’t deal with pain on a regular basis, road trips can cause unexpected pain. Thankfully, these three simple tips can keep your body moving and pain free so you can…
The so-called American diet industry is worth approximately 20 billion dollars per year, according to an article published in ABC News. Some dream of losing a few extra pounds, some would love to bulk up on muscle, and others simply wish to feel healthier. Whatever your personal goals may be, the odds are good that you’ve considered trying out a…
Do you wake up with stiff painful joints? Does it take you a while to get moving? Notice your hand strength is not what used to be? This all could be first signs of arthritis, no matter your age. Arthritis affects young, old, men, and women. Simply put arthritis is a joint disorder followed by inflammation. It can…
