Many people are under the false presumption that arthritis is a single disease. Arthritis really refers to joint inflammation and actually refers to over 100 different rheumatic disorders and other related conditions associated with swelling, inflammation, and joint pain/stiffness. Certain arthritis-related conditions actually affect parts of the body besides just the joints. For example, in … Read more
If you are one of the 12 million people in the US estimated to suffer from fibromyalgia then you have probably spent more time in the doctor’s office, and online, searching for ways to relieve the symptoms. One of the areas of study that has revealed a surprising contributing factor to the severity of the … Read more
The approach to healing used in Ayurveda medicine is very different from the approach used in Western modalities. The goal is not to mask or eliminate a symptom, but to uncover the cause and work to reduce or eliminate the conditions that allow the cause to be created. Ayurvedic treatment for leg pain may initially … Read more
Most people experience joint pains at least once in their lifetime and there are quite a lot of causes that can lead to such an experience. However, it is very important that you understand joint pain properly because there are ways in which it can be treated – even when it is chronic and when … Read more
It can be hard to believe that one glass of something as innocent as milk can cause so much damage to some people’s bodies. And yet, lactose intolerance is as real as it gets and, for many people, it is a condition they have to handle very carefully if they want to leave a comfortable … Read more
The issue of legalizing marijuana for medicinal use is still debated a lot – even these days when many states have already approved this. Beyond myths and urban legend though, it is important to understand the relationship between marijuana and chronic pain if you really want to make sure that you are making the right … Read more
Medication is an important part of managing your chronic pain, and you are likely working with a doctor to make sure that the medications that you are on are sufficient for what you are doing. That being said, you don’t necessarily have to go on opiates in order to make sure that your chronic pain … Read more
In this article, we’re going to continue our series on celebrities with fibromyalgia and talk about author Frances Winfield Bremer (sometimes referred to as just Frances Winfield, or Frances Bremer); another celebrity who deals with the pain and frustration of this terrible disease on a daily basis. We’re going to explore who she is, what … Read more
If you’re like many people, you love the thought of drinking a big, cold glass of milk, having a big bowl of ice cream after dinner, or even taking a bite out of a hot slice of cheesy pizza. However, if you’re like thirty to fifty million Americans, indulging in these goodies can cause you … Read more
When you first start to experience SI joint inflammation the tendency is to think it is just another backache. As time goes on and the pain becomes worse, trips to the chiropractor may be in order, but they often won’t do a thing. SI joint inflammation is an autoimmune disorder that affects the sacroiliac joints … Read more