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We often work hard to keep the foods we eat healthy, exercise daily, get a good night's sleep and consciously think about how we lift, pull, and push- but we rarely think about how fashion choices affect pain. Last week we discussed how clothes can make a huge difference in how we feel throughout the… Continue reading When Accessories Hurt
We all love to look good. ๏ปฟ And Iโm all for enjoying and changing up our look depending on how we feel or what we want to present to the world. But when it comes to chronic pain, picking items that boost our mood and not our pain is imperative. Here are a few ways… Continue reading When Fashion Hurts
Thereโs so much craziness in the world. Worry over our health. Financial concerns. National issues that threaten our way of life. Continued issues with how to socialize and interact with others. Tossing and turning at night, unable to let them go. They can all lead to worsening pain. Emotional pain activates the same areas of… Continue reading We Can’t Separate Our Emotions From Our Pain
Itโs hard to imagine how taste can affect our pain. Why should it matter if something is salty, sweet, spicy, or bitter? Yet more and more studies are showing how taste and pain are intertwined. Sugar is routinely used to comfort neonates undergoing painful procedures. And in one study the subjective perception of pain intensity… Continue reading How Taste Affects Pain
Those of us who suffer from chronic pain know how precious and elusive sleep can be. Awakening repeatedly or having trouble getting to or staying asleep is a constant issue. In order to function at our best we need to experience all stages of sleep since each one is vital to awakening refreshed and ready… Continue reading How to Sleep Better (While Living With Chronic Pain)