8 Key Steps (No Pun Intended!) to Avoid Falling Down & Resulting Serious Injuries! How to avoid falling? Considering today's longer life expectancies and the stampede of Baby Boomers headed toward retirement and seniordom, this is an important and evermore popular topic. And make no mistake! Because of the serious healt … Read More
Can Meditation Reduce Back Pain
There are many misnomers about meditation and it has been quite the controversial topic of the last few decades. Some people question the effectiveness of this practice, while others struggle with the religious and or spiritual element. Meditation can be traced back to before 1400 BC, where it was used to achieve focus and c … Read More
Confronting The Hard Times
The Key To Building Resilience It's very hard to imagine a traumatic event -- a devastating hurricane that wipes out your home, a cancer diagnosis, or an unexpected loss of a loved one -- doing anything remotely positive for your health. A meta-analysis of medical studies proves otherwise, however, leading more medical expe … Read More
Is Your Child At Risk For Chronic Back Pain?
More and more children are dealing with back pain, which leaves parents searching for solutions. Some experts believe that children in today's society are not getting enough exercise, and this lack of activity is causing back pain for many of them. This is only partly accurate. Lack of exercise is a major contributor to back … Read More
Practicing Yoga for Neck and Shoulder Pain
Yoga enthusiasts across the globe will rave about how yoga can relax your mind and stretch your body. However, one of the best benefits of practicing yoga is the ability to treat and prevent injury. The dynamic stretches and controlled movements allow people to stretch and lengthen tight muscles that contribute to pain. … Read More
How Long Does It Take To Recover From Spine Surgery
Unfortunately, there is no "right" answer to this question. There are way too many variables that impact recovery time. Your recovery time will vary based on the severity of the surgery, the location of the surgery, and the physical condition of the patient. If you are considering surgery, you will need to ask your doctor ab … Read More
The Health Benefits of Onions
…So Nutritious They Will Make You Cry! A member of the lily family along with leeks, chives, scallions, and garlic, onions are one of the most cultivated and consumed vegetables in the world. But despite their popularity, many people don't realize just how nutritious they really are. So first... A Little History The hardy o … Read More
How Your Spouse’s Reactions Impact Your Pain
Do You Feel What I Feel? You may not realize how your spouse's reactions to sensitive subjects affect your chronic pain, but they do. A recent study in The Journal of Pain concluded the emotional pain -- even if you're the caregiver -- is felt more acutely by one gender over the other. Prior studies had concluded women w … Read More
How to Avoid Cold & Flu This Winter
10 Tips To Keep You Healthy Winter has already roared into some areas with a vengeance ... and forecasters say it will be a particularly brutal one for cold temperatures and snow for many of us. That means that you'll likely spend much more time hibernating indoors ... and vulnerable to the various cold and flu bugs that ar … Read More
How Can I Stay Active With Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia pain takes both a physical and emotional toll on an individual. The chronic pain makes it difficult to stay active and maintain a positive outlook. Though fibromyalgia is difficult to "cure", it is possible to reduce the pain and live a happy, well balanced life. This article will uncover practical tips for stay … Read More