Central Sensitization and Healing Your Chronic Pain
If you suffer from chronic pain central sensitization is important for you to understand. You might notice that occasional bumps or stubs hurt more than you think they should. Sensations like a simple touch or massage can be painful as well. Even simple daily activities can be excruciating. This is a distressing condition, often aggravated […]
What are Obesogens?
As we continue to see the obesity rates steadily climb not just here in the U.S. but worldwide, we now know that the old myth of eating less and exercising more is no longer a valid solution to weight loss. Yes, proper nutrition and exercise absolutely matter, but obesity is a much more complex issue […]
How Opioids Increase Pain
Even one dose can lead to heightened pain sensitivity. If you suffer from chronic pain, you may have the option of an opioid prescription; you may even have one already. While most users are familiar with the idea of tolerance over time, there is a new concern to be aware of. Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia (OIH) Opioid-induced […]
The Opioid Epidemic [Why It Shouldn’t Be Happening]
The Opioid Epidemic. In the United States, over 100 million people suffer from chronic pain or around one-third of adults. (1) In 2012, over 259 million opioid prescriptions were written. (2) Four out of five heroin users admit to abusing their own painkiller prescriptions prior to trying heroin.3 Opioids refer to a class of drugs with […]
Gluten-Free, But Not Symptom-Free? [ Blame Cross-Reactivity]
Have you ever followed a gluten-free diet only to have mediocre results? When you first started your gluten-free diet you probably thought you’d found the holy grail, and soon you’d be experiencing the amazing benefits you’d heard about – but you wound up disappointed and frustrated instead. The devil is in the details, and in […]
Four Simple Steps to Heal Pain & Leaky Gut!
The health of our gut is so vital to health and well-being and is key to decreasing inflammation and pain in the body. Now what occurs in the body also occurs in the brain and the gut is now being referred to as the “second brain”. So what can we do to ensure a healthy […]
