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Living With Chronic Pain

How Does Sleepwear Impact Pain Levels?

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. That’s why it’s 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? 

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 isn’t 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? 

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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 “unwanted or disturbing sound.” The air is constantly filled with sounds. Some can be… Continue reading Noise Pollution Impacts Sleep

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Listen to This for Better Sleep

Getting a good night's sleep isn’t 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

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Post Holiday Recovery

We all know the saying- I need a vacation from my vacation. It may sound crazy, but all too often any break from our routine can actually exacerbate pain. Time off to relax, decompress and let go of daily commitments is essential. Whether it’s an opportunity to travel, shelter at home or a hiatus from… Continue reading Post Holiday Recovery