There is a famous drawing from the 1600’s that claims to show the pathway of pain, starting from the flame stimulating the skin and travelling directly to the brain to be perceived. That seems easy to understand.
The problem is that the drawing is oversimplified. New research shows more pieces of this complicated puzzle […]
Integrative Medicine combines the precision of Western medicine with approaches from complementary and alternative medicine. For example, an integrative medicine practitioner might combine stress-reduction techniques, nutritional guidance, and Western medicine to treat a chronic disease.
The largest difference is that integrative medicine […]
We’ve all experienced it – this small, nagging pain that stays a little longer than we expect it to. How do you tell if the pain is a symptom of something serious?
Recognize signs of dangerous pain. If you have crushing chest pain that’s not gone by the time you reach the telephone, dial 911.
The pain should decrease. If they don’t get better […]
I love meals that can double as a simple weekday dinner and a fancy dinner party meal. This seared scallops recipe is on the top of my list. Give them a try next time you have guests coming.
Do you wonder where pain comes from? It turns out the answer is a little complicated.
Chronic pain is influenced by every part of your body. When you talked to doctors who are interested in nerves and pain, it’s a nerve thing. And when you talked to doctors who are focused on behavior, well it’s a behavior thing and […]
Here’s a weekend breakfast treat. Invite your gluten-free and wheat-eating friends over. I’ve seen lots of people gobble these down!
With over 30 years of medical experience, Heather Tick, M.D. presents the evidence for a different way of managing pain. While still in medical school, Tick learned how acupuncture and attention to nutrition could address her own pain. After that experience, she launched […]
I came across a term for a phenomenon I’m starting to see often. It’s leanwashing: “exaggerated or misleading health claims in food advertising, marketing, or packaging. Consumers trying to make healthy food choices are fooled into buying these not-so-healthy options.“.
Each time I’m at the grocery store, tasty-looking food with labels like “all-natural” […]
Getting Chinese takeout tonight? You might be getting some natural or artificial flavors with that Kung Pao chicken. Think about the soy sauce in packets. Most likely, that ‘soy sauce’ isn’t made with with real ingredients like fermented soy beans, but with hydrolyzed vegetable proteinFake Food Watch with […]
Try being more mindful. This is easier said than done in our rushed hectic society where something or someone is always trying to grab your attention.
For some mindfulness seems like a foreign concept. And what does ‘being mindful’ mean anyway?
Both science and tradition tell us that being mindful is the key to relaxing. Here’s how mindfulness-based stress reduction […]
