Painkiller Addiction: Warning Signs That Says You May Have Crossed the Line
Over one third of Americans are affected by chronic pain and most of them manage the pain through prescription medication. Many people worry that taking narcotic lead to can painkiller addiction. Although the drugs are taken to reduce pain sensitivity, they can also lead to a sense of euphoria. If a doctor prescribes medication to […]
What Is Cupping Therapy-And Should You Try It?
It was thought that cupping therapy would come to an end in 2016. This is after Michael Phelps exited permanently from the pool.Two years later, celebs such as Busy Phillips and Kaley Cuoco are still participating in the cupping therapy. What is cupping? Cupping is an ancient therapy from China. It is founded on the […]
Could Cannabidiol Treat Your Chronic or Recurring Medical Condition?
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a chemical compound specifically found in marijuana plants. The typical cannabis plant contains over 60 chemical compounds only found in the same genus. CBD is one of the best-known of these cannabis compounds. In contrast to marijuana chemicals like THC, cannabidiol is not psychoactive. It doesn’t produce a euphoric “high” as […]
How Chronic Pain is Affecting Michigan’s Community and Many Other
Being in constant pain is no fun. Of course, the physical pain is debilitating in ways nearly everyone can understand and empathize with, but chronic pain sufferers also typically endure psychological and social effects that are poorly understood by the broader community. As many as 3 million Michigan residents spend their days with chronic pain, […]
When Healing & Treatment Lead to Addiction: Getting Help that Works
Modern medicine provides millions of patients with daily relief from debilitating pain and injuries. In fact, billions of dollars in research continue to provide doctors with a myriad of different drugs they can tailor to specific needs of a wide range of patients. The great majority of these drugs are only available by prescription, a […]
The 10 Most Painful Diseases
There are numerous people who suffer from some of the most painful diseases known to man. Chronic pain is a side effect of many common diseases; some pain can be completely eradicated, and others must be dealt with in the best way possible. The following list outlines information about some of the most painful diseases: […]
The Most Tried-and-True Recipe for Chronic Pain, High Cholesterol and Cancer Prevention
The Most Tried-and-True Recipe for Chronic Pain, High Cholesterol and Cancer Prevention [nextpage title=”…”] A native plant of southeast Asia, ginger has a long and unrivaled history as one of the oldest medicinal spices in the world. Highly prized and traded by early civilizations, ginger has made its way into a number of modern drinks, […]
What Medical Marijuana Can Do for Your State of Mind
What Medical Marijuana Can Do for Your State of Mind A recent study conducted by the University of Buffalo’s Research Institute on Addictions (RIA) has provided evidence that chronic stress-related depression could be eased by certain elements found in medical marijuana. The primary focus of the preliminary rat study was endocannabinoids, which are chemicals found […]
3 Main Stretches for Painful Knees
3 Main Stretches for Painful Knees One of the most common complaints people had is knee pain, but that minor aches responded well to exercise, physical therapy or knee braces. One of the best ways to calm down your painful knees is to strengthen them. It also helps with existing pain since you’ll be working the […]
This Visualization Method Will Bring Your Lovemaking to the Next Level
This Visualization Method Will Bring Your Lovemaking to the Next Level [nextpage title=”…”] Most of us have been told at one point or another to go to our, “Happy Place.” Usually what this is referring to is an instruction for us to visualize or imagine ourselves in a content and happy state, oftentimes, surrounded by […]
This Nurse Nearly Passed Out At Work And Rejoiced Her Pregnancy … But Her Diagnosis Was More Surprising
This Nurse Nearly Passed Out At Work And Rejoiced Her Pregnancy … But Her Diagnosis Was More Surprising Millions of viruses and bacteria move in and out of the human body on a daily basis, but most people have a strong enough immunity system to fight off most of them. When you become sick, it’s usually […]
THIS Vitamin Can Stop Cancer Cell Growth, And We Need MUCH MORE Than Doctors Think
THIS Vitamin Can Stop Cancer Cell Growth, And We Need MUCH MORE Than Doctors Think [nextpage title=”…”] In the year 2015, there will be 1,658,370 new diagnoses of cancer in the United States alone. That’s a sobering statistic, especially when you consider that those are just new cases not including existing ones. While medical researchers […]
Health Benefits Of Womb And Breast Massage For Women, How To Do It
Health Benefits Of Womb And Breast Massage For Women, How To Do It In this fast-paced, modern world, women are carrying a heavy load of responsibilities on their shoulders. They’re juggling the family, household, and work all at one time. The burden can take a toll on their physical, mental, and emotional health. Womb and […]
Vulvodynia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Vulvodynia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments Vulvodynia is a condition where there is chronic discomfort or pain of the vulva (the external female genitals) which causes irritation, burning, or stinging. The discomfort can range from mild to severe, where sitting is sometimes impossible and love-making is out of the question. The precise cause of this condition […]
All You Need to Know About Pain
All You Need to Know About Pain By PositiveMed Team Edited By Stephanie Dawson Pain is a common thing that almost everyone has heard of and experienced, yet people have many misconceptions about pain and what it means. Often people associate pain with what’s going on in their arms or back but that is not […]
Why Your Medications May Be Keeping You Up at Night
Why Your Medications May Be Keeping You Up at Night By Dr. Peter Abaci One of the biggest complaints that I hear from patients who see me with complex chronic pain problems is that they don’t sleep well. In fact, outside of the pain itself, it seems as though insomnia is often their most dreaded […]
A Radical Shift to Better Pain Relief
A Radical Shift to Better Pain Relief By Dr. Peter Abaci I want to propose a radical shift to how we approach treating chronic pain. In very basic terms, I suggest that we redirect treatment toward remodeling the brain as opposed to just focusing our attentions and therapies on painful body parts like the back […]
Fibromyalgia
By Stephanie Dawson (Mamasteph) In the last article we covered most of the symptoms, today I want to talk about diagnosis. I had sudden onset of symptoms, I was driving down the interstate and my face and hands went numb, tears were coming out of my eyes, when I stopped the car my legs wouldn’t […]