To Everyone Who Lives Pain-Free, From a Girl With Chronic Pain
I didn’t ask for this and believe me, I don’t want it. I know you roll your eyes, even when you try and hide it. I know you think I’m…
To the Man Who Stayed When My Health Declined and I Told Him to Run
To the man who stayed in my life when I asked him to leave. And today we are together since 18 years of marriage. I really don’t know how that…
Chronic Pain and the Shapes It Can Take
The pain that remains consistent for almost three to six months is commonly known as chronic pain. This is a very common pain. Chronic pain affects millions of people every year.…
Electroconvulsive therapy for treating Fibromyalgia Depression
You might feel a little bit uneasy by the phase of “electroconvulsive therapy”. The mind goes to the days when medical science was not more scientific than it is today…
What’s the impact of stress on pain levels?
Stress is a complex, natural response to a perceived dangerous threat. When we feel stress, our bodies release extra adrenaline and cortisol, giving us the temporary ability to move faster,…
Here’s how sleep and pain are connected (and 10 ways to improve your sleep!) 
Sleep is as fundamental as eating. Without the right amount of sleep you can actually increase your risk of a variety of medical conditions, including increased pain. It might be…
For seniors and those with limited mobility use chair yoga
Part of getting older is a gradual slowing down. Far from the frantic pace of youth and middle age, many seniors have a unique opportunity to take their time in…
How to relieve middle back pain while sleeping?middle back painHow to relieve middle back pain while sleeping?
Sleep is critical to your health and overall sense of wellbeing. But getting enough sleep may be easier said than done if you are experiencing nocturnal back pain. Chronic middle…
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How to prevent a headache from computer use?
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…
10 ways to better manage your fibro fog
Fibromyalgia is a set of symptoms characterized by widespread pain, but the disorder brings with it a signature symptom known as fibro fog. Fibro fog affects cognitive function, leading to feelings of…