Seven Ways to Calm a Flare-Up and Stop The Pain

Chronic pain can seem uncontrollable and unpredictable. You are having a string of great days when- wham! – A flare-up rears its ugly head. Just when you thought the pain was well managed, you’re knocked off your feet. The intense pain of a flare-up is an unfortunate and unwelcome player in most chronic pain conditions. […]

The Role of Emotional Trauma in Chronic Pain Conditions

Dr. Joe Tatta:  Welcome to this edition of the Healing Pain Summit. I’m excited to have our guest today. Her name is Niki Gratrix. She is an award-winning and internationally renowned nutritionist and health writer specializing in stress and mind-body medicine. In 2005 she co-founded one of the largest mind-body clinics and integrative medicine in […]

5 Ways Gluten Causes Pain

Would eliminating gluten be the first thing you do to eliminate chronic pain? My patients tell me all the time that removing gluten helped relieve their pain. As a matter of fact, some doctors now test for celiac disease simply based on a patient’s reporting of joint pain because arthritis and osteoporosis can be one […]

Meditating to Relieve Pain

Mindfulness is effective for treating chronic pain symptoms. If you struggle with chronic pain, you may

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 Obesity and Inflammation Connection

Most people by now know that excess body weight is bad for your health. What many do not know is that there is a very strong connection between excess body fat and inflammation/pain. Especially visceral fat or the fat surrounding the major organs. Inflammation is a natural process used by the body to repair itself […]