Posts by PMIR
Alleviating Pain With Meditation
Every day we are faced with numerous thoughts and decisions that can trigger stress. These situations can lead to feelings of anxiety and, distress and negatively impact happiness levels. Stress can have a significant effect on people living with chronic pain as it irritates the nervous system and increases discomfort levels. Dealing with chronic pain…
Read MoreC.A.M. Profile: Acupuncture as a Treatment for Pain Relief
One of the oldest, most commonly used healing practices in the world, acupuncture originated in China more than 3,000 years ago. Traditional beliefs hold that acupuncture restores the body’s natural balance between yin and yang, the positive and negative energy both in the universe around us and within our bodies. The stress and toxicity of…
Read MoreCountering the Stigma of Chronic Pain with Self-Advocacy
Pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. Some sources say the number is 100 million; others say it is 1/3rd of the American population. Either way, the number is big enough to merit attention on the topic. Yet, despite the numbers, chronic pain is often overlooked, underestimated and delegitimized. Why is…
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