19 Jan

The aching, throbbing, burning, and stiffness of arthritis can make exercising seem like a bad idea. But it’s not! You must get moving if you want to see your arthritis pain subside, but in a way that doesn’t make things… Read more »

12 Jan

“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.” —Arnold Schwarzenegger People living with chronic pain know exactly what “The Arnold” was talking about when… Read more »

5 Jan

When we think of pain-related PTSD, we usually think of war, car accidents, natural disasters, or other life-altering events. But when you live with chronic pain, no matter the cause, your life becomes a traumatic event in its own right.… Read more »

29 Dec

How many times has a friend or coworker boasted about pulling an “all-nighter” while working on a project, school assignment, or binging their favorite series on Netflix? In a world where pushing yourself to the limit is celebrated, sleep deprivation… Read more »

21 Dec

The Dalai Lama famously said, “Happiness in simplicity can be achieved with a flexible mindset and nine hours sleep each night.” But for many of us, that’s easier said than done. If nine hours of uninterrupted sleep sounds like a… Read more »

15 Dec

Here come the holidays! And you know what that means…the time has come to pick out gifts for everyone on your list. It doesn’t get much better than seeing someone you love light up with joy when you’ve picked the… Read more »

8 Dec

The inflammation-triggering ingredients of a classic holiday meal can be a challenge to maintaining a healthy diet if you have an autoimmune condition or suffer from chronic pain. And with the potential added stress of the holidays, the last thing… Read more »

1 Dec

  There’s nothing more comforting than climbing under the covers and drifting off to a peaceful sleep on a cold winter’s night. But for many of us, getting the rest we need to be healthy doesn’t come easy.  If the… Read more »

24 Nov

Have you ever hugged a tree? If not, you may want to because there’s growing scientific evidence to support the idea that physically connecting with nature can be hugely beneficial for stress reduction and overall wellness. If you’re concerned about… Read more »

16 Nov

One day you’re able to freely move through your day with joy and efficiency— the next, a headache or migraine sets in—and nothing seems to help. This story is all too common, as persistent headaches and migraines are some of… Read more »