If chronic pain were a club, most of us would be unhappy members of it.
The statistics of chronic pain and health in America are frightening. In 2004, we spent $16.6 billion to relieve pain, most of it to purchase over-the-counter or prescription drugs. Almost half of us seek care for pain each […]
The benefits of sweating are like a magic pill to most chronic diseases.
Getting regular exercise is one of the best pieces of advice I can give to anyone, regardless of your state of health. It gives you a strong heart, reduces your risk of chronic pain and diseases, and even triggers your brain to feel happy. […]
I reduced my pain by earthing. You can too.
Go outside and touch the ground. You’re now earthing yourself.
Earthing is making sure our bodies are at their natural level of electrical charge. Earthing happens whenever we come in direct contact with the ground. Every time you walk around barefoot, come in contact with a […]
Are you stressed? Most of us have hyperactive minds. Regardless of what we’re doing – eating, driving, or brushing our teeth – our minds are elsewhere. We think about what our neighbour said, feel frustrated about a high heating bill, and fixate on all the tasks to accomplish by tomorrow.
Having a constant train of thought […]
Are you regularly promising yourself to be more balanced, make better choices and eat healthier without ever following through? It could be time for a detox.
Your body can do most of the work, but these 11 simple steps can help naturally detox your body more efficiently.
Here are some tell-tale signs when your body is screaming for some […]
The holidays can be stressful.
In a perfect world they would be filled with bliss, tender family moments, engaging conversations, good food, a little wine and plenty of laughter. However for some, Christmas brings many weeks packed with stress and worry.
The list of holiday stressors is long. Family politics, tight finances, and lack […]
We sit a lot. We drive to work, sit at our desks, and watch TV after dinner. Most of us spend more than half of our day sitting and this sitting is making us sick.
The effects of sitting are scary. We’ve found that sitting leads to a huge jump […]
In the 1600s, Descartes famously drew a boy on one knee, his foot being burned by a fire. On the boy, he drew a line from the foot, up the leg, along the spine, and into the brain. This line was supposed to represent the nerve, or pain, pathway in humans.
Interview with Dr. Heather Tick about her book Holistic Pain Relief.
