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How often do you take over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers? Did you know you could be increasing your chances of serious, even life-threatening side effects? The benefits and risks are slightly different with each type, which makes some more risky than others depending on your health. We have the breakdown for you, so you can take appropriate steps if you feel that is necessary. OTC pain relievers...
May 25, 2022
Nearly 80% of U.S. adults -suffer from foot pain-, yet only 1 in 3 adults seek medical attention for their ailments. Fortunately, there is an alternative, even for those hesitant to try prescription drugs. Whether the pain is due to arthritis, blisters or another podiatric ailment, CBD products might be just the thing for many of them. For some people, this extract mimics the performance of prescription-strength...
March 30, 2022
Chronic pain can have devastating long-term effects on a person. It can derail even the most well-planned of days, and in some people, it can lead to crushing -depression and anxiety. Painkillers can lead to even worse problems from side effects to addiction to rebound pain, making treatment complicated. But new approaches may have some exciting breakthroughs to offer. Antiepileptic Medications - A...
October 29, 2021
Chronic pain can be utterly debilitating, but since life goes on it's vital to come up with ways to manage the pain while getting on with things. If the pain can’t be cured, adjusting to it and using methods (which vary by individual) to reduce it may contribute to a higher quality of life. Here are six ways to help some live better with chronic pain. 1. Reduce Life Stress - Stress has been proven...
June 21, 2021
There are many reasons people use massage. When we add essential oils to that massage, we may get even better results. Less pain, improved mood, and more relaxation may all be possible when we combine massage and aromatherapy. Here’s what we know. What is Essential Massage? - Essential massage-, which some also call aromatherapy massage, involves performing standard massage techniques using essential...
June 14, 2021
Surgery can require lengthy recovery times, which often entail detailed plans for pain management. Opioids can help take the edge off severe pain, but they aren’t the best option for some people, and many of us want more options that don't risk dependence. Acupuncture could provide that solution. Here’s the science behind the practice. Reducing Post-Op Pain - The stretch of time following surgery can...
April 1, 2021
According to the -National Library of Medicine-, 80% of people will experience back pain at least once during their lifetime. And for far too many sufferers, that pain is chronic. If you've ever suffered back pain then you know how miserable it is. Our backs are connected to everything! And too often it feels like we can't move. Back ha a way of draining us of motivation to do much of anything. The...
August 6, 2020
Although we've come a long way from the days when no one thought it was a real disease, we still have a long way to go in terms of treatment. Fibromyalgia pain is an increasingly common form of chronic pain that can leave those with the disease in a seemingly endless limbo of uncertainty and anguish. Current treatment options are limited, so many people are left struggling to function with the condition....
June 19, 2020
You may have read the reports discussing ibuprofen use with the coronavirus, and if so, you might have also noticed there’s a lot of conflicting info going around. Is ibuprofen dangerous to take if you’re fighting the coronavirus? What if you took it in the week or two before you got sick? We dug deep to find the source of the original reports, and we found that the truth to the matter might be a little...
April 7, 2020
Bad knees, and the associated pain and stiffness, may make it difficult to get needed exercise. Sufferers may even worry that they’re going to do more damage to already painful knees. But according to -Harvard Health Publishing-, there is no evidence that exercise creates or exacerbates common knee conditions, such as arthritis. Not only is exercise safe, but there is also evidence that the effort...
November 7, 2019
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