Browse Category: Pain Management
Published: April 16, 2012
The old saying, “war is hell,” is an understatement. A big one.
If what our war veterans go through while serving their country wasn’t already traumatic enough, a new study has found that Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans with psychiatric disorders (such as post-traumatic stress disorder) are likely to use and become addicted to prescription narcotic painkillers.
Apparently, when it rains it does indeed pour.
Published: February 02, 2012
Who really tolerates pain better – men or women? The way I’ve seen men complain when they’re sick or hurting makes me think that the female sex might be more “stoic” when it comes to suffering. We do, after all, birth babies.
But am I wrong?
Published: December 22, 2011
Whether
aches and pains are a regular part of your day, or you’re feeling new ones thanks to all of the hustle and bustle of the season . . . a pain-free holiday
is possible.
Published: July 21, 2011
Though summertime usually means good times in the great outdoors, the season doesn’t always bring fun and games - especially when you have too many unprotected moments in the sun. The redness and soreness is bad enough, but the searing pain can leave you wishing you had lathered on that extra layer of sunscreen!
Published: June 27, 2011
A pulsing, throbbing pain on one side of your head. Feeling like your head is caught in a vise grip. Seeing spots, vomiting uncontrollably, and praying for release. If those descriptions ring a bell then you're probably all too familiar with the debilitating pain and effects of
migraine headaches. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 303 million people worldwide suffer from migraines and there are 20 million of these severe headaches in full force each day.
Published: April 28, 2011
A simple sugar pill. A suggestive thought. A doctor in a white lab coat. These three things have the power to heal as long as the recipient believes they do. Impossible, you say? Research tells us there is real power in the placebo effect. Read on to discover just how it works.
Published: April 21, 2011
Got back pain? Eat some grapes. Bad knees? Have some ginger. Research suggests that the right foods can ease your aches and pains just as well as common over-the-counter pain killers. The good news is you can probably find these everyday foods in your kitchen right now.
Published: August 05, 2010
Prescription drug abuse is a very serious problem in the United States especially among teenagers and young adults, and there’s no sign of that abuse slowing down. Although medication can at times help people lead more productive lives and free them from medical symptoms, it is only beneficial when prescribed by a doctor or healthcare provider and used as it was intended. Abusing prescription drugs can lead to a host of health problems, including death. If you or someone you know has fallen victim to prescription drug abuse, you need to know the facts and potential health hazards.
Published: January 06, 2010
Tension headaches have been discussed. Also discussed are their symptoms and the most likely candidate to suffer from tension headaches. A word is also given on changing lifestyle to combat headaches.
Published: January 06, 2010
Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, affects a large number of people. The condition is caused by an allergic response to indoor or outdoor airborne allergens, such as pollen, dust mites or pet dander. Learn more about hay fever and what are the new methods being used for its treatment.
