Chronic Pain Pain is a debilitating feeling that can get to the best of anyone, especially when it is chronic (persists for more than 6 months). According to the Institute of Medicine, over 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, it is even more of a common issue than stroke, diabetes, and diabetes combined! How is it possible that we sense and experience chronic pain anyway? Well, the nervous system has a funny way of ensuring pain signals continue to transmit to our mind (afferent receptors) and senses (efferent receptors). `Although everyone experiences and perceives chronic pain differently, the source...

 Acute Pain  Acute pain is short lasting and often leaves quickly, although some may later develop chronic pain in the event the pain persists. While acute pain is temporary, there are several versions it may present present itself as. Some types of acute pain go away in a matter of seconds or minutes, so most just need to wait for the discomfort to leave on its own without the need to take extreme measures. However, it is the other versions of acute pain that many seek treatment for: discomfort that lasts for days or months at a time (but less...

Essential Oils If there is one thing you should have in your household at all times, it should be essential oils because they are the jack of all trades. They can be used for a variety of things such as cleaning our homes, fighting off colds, getting rid of skin imperfections, and providing us with a better sense of relief when we are in pain. Essential oils can treat headaches, muscle pain, tooth aches, cramps, neuropathy – the list could go on! With the collection of essential oils available, you can easily determine which works best for you and which...

Acne is One of Our Most Hated Enemies Acne sucks, period. We hate it during our teen years, and we especially loathe it when we are adults. There is no time we ever like its random appearance when we wake up in the morning nor its tender way of saying hello when we just notice a new pimple has been formed after touching it. We would sacrifice just about anything to have clear skin, and never have to worry about acne again. Some say acne-free skin is all in the genes while others say is has to do with the...

When Your Baby is in Pain There are few things in this world that can make a parent distressed, such as knowing or seeing their baby, who is unable to verbally tell you what is wrong, in discomfort. Many parents often feel helpless when they try to comfort their babies because it can take a while until they find something that eases the pain their baby is in. Drugs are often the route many turn to in order to ease pain. Nonetheless, the option is not an ideal choice for everyone, and some parents feel uneasy at the thought of giving their children...

The Pros of Running Everyone knows that running is a great form of exercise.  It's the only sport that requires no special equipment other than a pair of shoes, no expensive club membership, and it's something practically anyone can do.  Running burns calories, helps to tone muscles, allows you to de-stress, get some fresh air and can build your confidence.  Whether you just run around the block, are training for your next 5K, or are an experienced marathoner, you probably have recognized the benefits for yourself and have enjoyed the camaraderie of other runners. The Cons of Running As beneficial as...