Anger: How it makes pain worse and how to stop it
Anger can be one of the biggest roadblocks to recovering from chronic pain. People are angry for many reasons— either at the system for not helping them or failing them, at themselves, at their circumstances or at other people. We all feel anger during our lives, but we face additional challenges if anger becomes chronic. […]
How the Body May be Damaged by Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Pain is a master concealer! It draws attention to one area, while the origin is really somewhere else. What do you believe to be the true origin of your chronic pain?
Whether your discomfort comes from a condition such as diabetes, an autoimmune disorder, osteoarthritis, or neuromuscular disease, the root cause often lies
Here’s How the Brain Creates Pain – And How to Stop It
There are natural solutions for pain that don’t involve prescription medication or invasive procedures. It turns out the brain and one’s perception and response to stress have a powerful effect on the intensity of the pain experience. It also contributes to recovery’s length and efficacy. [1, 3, 4, 6,] Your Brain’s Amazing Flexibility Neuroplasticity (brain […]
How Chronic Pain Rewires the Brain and 5 Proven Ways to Reverse It
Have you heard about the latest neuroscience that is revealing some fascinating discovering about pain? More and more we are looking to the brain as chronic pain changes both the structure and function of our brain and nervous system. It’s no longer just about the body. Think of it this way “no brain, no pain.” […]
Meditating to Relieve Pain
Mindfulness is effective for treating chronic pain symptoms. If you struggle with chronic pain, you may
HPA Axis and Pain
The hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis, or the HPA axis, is a system your brain relies on to regulate fear and mood. It can process inputs causing pain and produce an emotional response. The HPA axis consists of three biological components:
