Billie Jean King might have won the battle of the sexes when she beat Bobby Riggs in a winner-take-all tennis match back in 1973, but chances are if she had sustained an injury in the match, things would have taken a different turn. That’s because when it comes to pain, men and women feel it differently, with women being the losers. Research finds that not only do women feel pain more of the … [Read more...] about Why Men & Women Feel Pain Differently
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Five Out-of-the-Box Ideas for Pain Relief
Pain, in addition to causing physical distress, can cause significant emotional distress, making you mighty cranky, depressed, stressed and anxious. It can turn an ordinary day into a minute-by-minute challenge and shadow you into a sleepless night. While pain sufferers may not concur on just one type of treatment, there is one thing they all agree on: Chronic pain impacts their quality of … [Read more...] about Five Out-of-the-Box Ideas for Pain Relief
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
Pain has an annoying way on creeping up on you…and if you’re not careful, in time it can take over your life. Like a houseguest who loves your hospitality a bit too much, once you’ve got it, it can be a challenge to get it to pack up and leave. Thankfully, there are things you can do to prevent pain from moving into your body and settling down into your sacred space, draining you of time … [Read more...] about An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
Five Little Changes, Five-Plus Big Results
Most of the time, we go about our days routinely and with little thought; we wake up, brush our teeth, pour ourselves some coffee or tea, eat breakfast (or not) and head off to work (or play). Wash, rinse and repeat. Sure, having a morning routine – or any routine for that matter – is an essential part of living a healthy life. But, did you ever stop to re-examine those everyday habits? You may … [Read more...] about Five Little Changes, Five-Plus Big Results