Researchers have found real-world evidence that cognitive dissonance, or the psychological discomfort or tension we feel when there is an inconsistency between our cognition and our behaviour, can generate pain in the body. Cognition is the process of acquiring knowledge and wisdom through thought, experience, and the senses. In a study completed by Ohio State University and the University of Michigan…
You Probably Use Ibuprofen for These 5 Causes of Pain; Here Are the Best Alternatives
For 50 million Americans, the picture of life is tarnished by chronic pain. Chronic pain restricts what we aspire to accomplish, whether it’s a migraine, knee pain, or backaches. Grandparents can attest to this. Middle-aged professionals realize it. Stay-at-home moms know this all too well. High school athletes are faced with it, too. Due to…
6 Simple Foods Can Ease Headache Pain
Headaches are a malady suffered by many—from low-grade tension to migraine—headaches are just no fun. Headaches have many causes—stress, changes in sleep patterns or insomnia, travel and interrupted routines, and colds and other seasonal illnesses. Some headaches, such as migraines, can even be hereditary. Headaches can also be triggered by certain foods. However, some foods…
Heart Disease Linked to Common Drug Used by Millions
Pain and coughs are as common as the medication we can prescribe for them, but taking the wrong medicine may induce heart disease. Drugs come with side effects, sometimes toxic, which is why they are advised to be taken under the guidance of a doctor. But some drug usage may come with risks even under…
Why It’s so Hard for Doctors to Understand Your Pain
We’re all human beings, but we’re not all alike. Each person experiences pain differently, from an emotional perspective as well as a physical one, and responds to pain differently. That means that physicians like myself need to evaluate patients on an individual basis and find the best way to treat their pain. Today, however, doctors…
There’s a Link Between Gut Bacteria and Fibromyalgia Severity
Researchers have found that alterations in gut bacteria and blood bile acids of women with fibromyalgia are associated with the severity of their symptoms. Their new study also points to a biological signature that could facilitate diagnosis. Affecting up to 4% of the population and mostly women, fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes pain, fatigue,…
Males and Females React Uniquely to the Same Pain
It’s no secret that there are discernible differences in how different people respond to the same stimuli, especially between men and women. For example, Diane Halpern, past president of the American Psychological Association, once wrote an academic text titled “Sex Differences in Cognitive Abilities.” Bruce Goldman, science writer at Stanford, reported in the preface to…
8 Foods, and Other Methods to Relieve Cancer Pain, Chronic Pains
Pain is a common symptom of cancer patients. According to surveys, about 30 percent to 50 percent of cancer patients have pain problems, and more than 80 percent of terminal cancer patients experience pain. Most cancer patients must continually rely on painkillers or morphine. However, even with legal prescriptions, these drugs can bring many uncomfortable…
8 Natural Ways to Relieve Cancer Pains, Chronic Pain
Pain is a common symptom of cancer patients. According to surveys, about 30 percent to 50 percent of cancer patients have pain problems, and more than 80 percent of terminal cancer patients experience pain. Most cancer patients must continually rely on painkillers or morphine. However, even with legal prescriptions, these drugs can bring many uncomfortable…
Best Moisturizers for Oily, Combination, Acne-Prone, and Sensitive Skin Types!
When you have oily, acne-prone, or sensitive skin, it just makes finding that perfect moisturizer that much harder right?? Well, Fel totally shares your pain, so she’ll be sharing her personal top nine holy grail moisturizers, ranging from gel consistencies, to lotion and creams! Some of these have been her long-time faves for years, like…
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