The Unseen Burden of Chronic Pain on Intimate Relationships
For better or for worse, in sickness and in health. When you fell in love and recited your vows did you imagine chronic pain would injure your relationship? Chronic pain affects 1 in 4 Americans. That means you may know someone who suffers from it. It could be your friend, your parent or your partner. […]
Risk of Acute Myocardial Infarction and Real World NSAID Use
Research suggests that both traditional and selective COX-2 inhibitor NSAIDs can increase the risk of acute myocardial infarction. An instance of the heightened risk associated with prolonged NSAIDs use can be seen in the case of rofecoxib (Vioxx, Ceoxx, and Ceeoxx), which was withdrawn from the market in 2004 due to concerns about increased risk of myocardial […]
The Undeniable Link Between Sugar, Aches and Stiffness
Is your daily intake of sugar causing you pain and inflammation? With the increase in sugar consumption over the last several decades, we have also seen a rise in obesity, chronic illness, diabetes and many other painful and inflammatory conditions. The average American consumes about 150 pounds of sugar per year, where less than 100 […]
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
7 Nutrient Deficiencies Linked to Aches and Pains
Would it surprise you to know that poor nutrition can be a cause of your pain? The Standard American Diet (SAD) causes numerous nutrient deficiencies, which has implications for chronic diseases, including pain. (1) Heart disease, autoimmune disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and even obesity are all related to nutritional deficiencies. The cause? Most […]
Five Nutritional Strategies for Less Pain
You are ready to begin your nutritional healing journey toward a pain-free life, but do you wonder exactly where to start? It’s all so confusing – we are bombarded with information overload on a daily basis through social media, television, and radio. The food labels state things like “low fat, no sugar, and natural” but […]
