Getting a good night's sleep is key to good health. Without it all bodily functions suffer. Chronic pain often prevents us from achieving that goal. From falling asleep, to staying asleep, to its quality. Thatโs why itโs so important to understand how investing in- mattresses, linens, sound machines, eye masks, ear buds, blankets, pillows, and… Continue reading How Does Sleepwear Impact Pain Levels?
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Are Headphones or Earplugs the Solution?ย
Are headphones or ear buds the answer to a good night's sleep? Sound is measured by decibels, abbreviated db. The scale is logarithmic, meaning the loudness isnโt proportional to the sound intensity. Instead it escalates quickly. A 20 decibel sound is ten times louder than one at 10 db. Anything at or below 70 db… Continue reading Are Headphones or Earplugs the Solution?ย
Noise Pollution Impacts Sleep
Silence is golden. At least when it comes to sleep. Studies have shown a direct relationship between noise and our health. We talk about air and water pollution but rarely discuss the harm noise pollution poses. Noise is defined as any โunwanted or disturbing sound.โ The air is constantly filled with sounds. Some can be… Continue reading Noise Pollution Impacts Sleep
Listen to This for Better Sleep
Getting a good night's sleep isnโt easy for most of us. Tuning out the chaos, worries, and issues of the day that haunt us throughout the night. All while tossing and turning as we try to find any comfortable position. It's an all too frequent ritual. Add to that chronic, intractable pain and it can… Continue reading Listen to This for Better Sleep
12 Home Remedies For Pain
When you have pain, there's nothing you want more than relief, right now. For many that means reaching for a bottle of pills from the medicine cabinet. You may be surprised to learn there are other, safer home remedies you can use to get pain relief instead. In many cases, natural pain remedies can offer the same… Continue reading 12 Home Remedies For Pain