How to use a gratitude journal to relieve stress will be the focus of this post. Have you heard of a gratitude journal? You probably have, but you may not be familiar enough with the concept to start one on your own. That will all change after today’s blog post. I’ll share with you just what … [Read more…]
Understanding the positive psychology of gratitude will benefit you when it comes to effectively using a gratitude journal. Did you know that people who write down what they’re thankful for are 25 percent happier, exercise 33 percent more a week, sleep 30 minutes longer each night, and have 10 percent lower blood pressure? [1] So, … [Read more…]
How to embrace the power of gratitude to overcome stress will be the focus of this 5 part series on the power of gratitude. What do you know about the power of gratitude? You might have heard that it reduces stress, but did you know that it may also play a major role in overcoming … [Read more…]
A guide to the best yoga mats for you was an idea that came to me after writing a series of posts on how yoga is a great alternative treatment to managing chronic back pain and helping in muscle recovery. You may want to check the following posts on this website concerning yoga poses and … [Read more…]
If you constantly feel frustrated, anxious, or on a short fuse, you could be suffering stress. This post is about giving you short cuts for dealing with the challenges of stress that may come about as a result of chronic pain. Let’s start with some fun hacks to relieve your pain related stress. Some stress … [Read more…]
Do you suffer from knee pain? If so, you’re not alone. Almost 50 million Americans experience some form of knee pain each and every day. If you think about it, this is not that surprising. Your knees bear the weight of your body in every activity you do, from simply walking around to climbing up … [Read more…]
Philippe Sellem/Paul Demri/ Voisin/Science Source Here is what I think about conclusions—one shouldn’t be in a hurry to jump them. In this third post of my four part series on knee pain I’ll explain why conventional wisdom doesn’t tell the whole story on what causes knee pain osteoarthritis. By the end of this post you’ll have a … [Read more…]
Welcome to the second part of the series that aims to make you more knowledgeable about knee pain. In this post our topic is understanding knee pain symptoms. Another way of thinking about it is to ask what are the warning signs that something may be wrong with your knees. My mission is to give … [Read more…]
How to Manage Knee Pain How to mange knee pain is a post that was inspired by my realization that there are a lot of people who may be stricken by sudden knee pain and have no way of understanding if it’s the normal wear and tear of the body because they have been very … [Read more…]
Respecting The Dignity and Choice of The Pain Sufferer There are numerous people around you that might be suffering from pain. These could be your friends, family or even your spouse. Pain sufferers are often stuck with the feeling of loneliness and hopelessness. However, you can play a vital role in recovering their energy, optimism, … [Read more…]