Whenever you experience pain, it is always important to ask: “What is my pain trying to tell me?” Remember, pain is trying to tell you that something is wrong, that you should find out exactly what it is, and find a way to address it—not mask it. Our pain system is a crucial component of [...]

Over the past twenty-seven years I have seen many people struggling with pain management who use food as a comfort or coping tool. Some of these people had a coexisting addictive disorder that they put into remission by getting in recovery and were doing a good job with their pain management until they crossed over [...]

There has been an historical a lack of information and a great deal of misinformation regarding the role of proper nutrition for effective chronic pain management.  Research studies by the National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA) have confirmed that diet and nutrition play a significant role in the management of pain. The NFA reports that success relies [...]

Many self-help programs encourage its members to use the slogan “One Day at a Time.” The underlying purpose is to help members focus on what needs their time and attention in the here and now. It encourages people to let go of their obsession with the past and worry about what may or may not [...]

When it comes to the rate of chronic headaches in the United States, several studies have shown that roughly 45 million Americans suffer from them per year. There is an average of 20 million females in America that experience chronic headaches and an average of 25 million males. This represents a prevalence of chronic headaches [...]

Chronic pain is often misunderstood and untreated. In addition to the biopsychosocial impact of chronic pain frequently, a spiritual crisis accompanies the condition.  This is a body mind spirit problem that needs a multifaceted solution including addressing the spiritual component of pain. Spiritual healing can be an effective complementary and alternative approach. Many people have [...]

Depression is one of the common of coexisting disorders for someone living with chronic pain.  Unfortunately, the depression can sabotage a chronic pain management plan and chronic pain can intensify depression.  Another problem is when the depression doesn’t get identified and treated.  Below I’m posting a brief list of things to do and things to [...]