The best way to fight breast cancer is detect it in its early stages.   When breast cancer is detected early (in the localized stage) the 5-year survival rate is 98%.  The National Breast Cancer Foundation’s Early Detection Plan (EDP) enables you to be an advocate for your own health by reminding you to perform routine…

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The art of herbal formulation has evolved in Traditional Chinese Medicine to utilize herbal combinations in achieving a healing objective. Skillfully combining herbs not only optimizes the therapeutic effect of the herbal ingredients, but also neutralizes the potential side effects of the individual herbs. The design of the herbal formulation is based on the cause…

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Living with chronic pain can make you feel isolated, alone, and frustrated. You may question why you of all people have to deal with it. It’s important to recognize that you’re not alone, and your experience with pain can inspire others to seek help. It’s a condition that many suffer from and public figures have been…

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6. Transfer– This technique requires your mind to imagine an altered sensation, like heat, cold, or anesthetic in a non-painful hand, and then placing the hand on the painful area. You can imagine that the pleasant sensation is being transferred to the painful area on your body. 7. Age progression/regression- During this method, you remember…

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                      When learning to manage chronic pain, it’s best to utilize traditional methods of pain management with complementary and alternative therapies. You can use your imagination to help manage your chronic pain. These methods of mental control can be done in the comfort of your…

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If you’re suffering from chronic pain, you’re not alone! There are millions of Americans that are learning how to manage their pain. Seeing a pain management specialist and attending peer support groups are ways that you can take an active role in making the proper decisions for your health. Becoming an advocate for your own…

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Osteoarthritis is referred to as “wear and tear” arthritis and develops from constant movement and use of your joints. Non-surgical methods of treatment like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and physical therapy are the first line of choice for relieving the joint pain. However, another option is viscosupplementation, a FDA-approved technique that is utilized by the…

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Being able to properly describe your pain is just as important as taking the initiative to make an appointment with a pain management specialist. If you’re unable to communicate the type of pain and location where it occurs to the physician, then chances are the doctor will not be able to make the correct diagnosis….

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Dr. Lester Summerfield, a clinical psychologist, is committed to helping you change negative thought patterns to positive ones to assist in managing your chronic pain. Please review distorted thinking patterns 8-15 to learn which negative thoughts may contribute to your pain. 8. Fallacy of Fairness– You feel resentful because you think you know what’s fair,…

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Our negative, and sometimes unrealistic thoughts about our pain and other life events can have a significant and detrimental impact on how we perceive pain sensations, how we feel emotionally, and how we react to the pain.  When we think negatively, we are more likely to feel distressed and engage in self-destructive thoughts. Dr. Lester…

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