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Living With Chronic Pain

The Six Stages of Pain

Chronic pain is forever. There’s no cure. Like any chronic condition it’s a frightening prospect to be told it’s never going away. That’s why learning to live with it is so important. Looking for quick fixes and easy answers never pan out. As with any long-term issue, diabetes, lung, renal, gastrointestinal or cardiovascular disease; it… Continue reading The Six Stages of Pain

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Water Safety Refresher

This month has already started to showcase warmer weather. It's one step closer to the hot summer days, slower pace, and hopefully some extra quality time with loved ones. But with water activities, whether pools, splash pads, oceans, or fresh bodies of water, also comes the need for a different facet of safety precautions to… Continue reading Water Safety Refresher

Weight Loss

Intermittent Fasting Study Raises Questions

By now, you've likely heard about the latest study that focused on intermittent fasting. The headlines splashed on nearly every media outlet read "Intermittent fasting linked to 91% greater risk of death from heart disease". It was eye catching and also alarming, as intermittent fasting has been all the rage for many years. From helping… Continue reading Intermittent Fasting Study Raises Questions

Living With Chronic Pain

How to Help Somebody Living with Chronic Pain

Living with chronic pain is all consuming. It never ends. Living, working, caring for or being friends with someone in chronic pain can be just as challenging, physically and emotionally taxing as well. Here are some ideas to help you and the person living with chronic pain. Remember, first and foremost: You can’t be there… Continue reading How to Help Somebody Living with Chronic Pain