In the United States today, more than 33 million Americans ages 12 and older have misused prescription opiate drugs. In 2016 alone, there were more than 63,600 overdose deaths… that’s an average of 115 opioid overdose deaths per day. If nothing is done, A forecast by STAT predicts that as many as … [Read more...] about Drug-Free Alternatives for Treatment of Pain
Can Brain Stimulation Enhance Memory?
Have you ever struggled to recall something routine or catch yourself forgetting why you walked in a room or where you put something? Or maybe you’ve been feeling the effects of a little brain fog? Forgetting things from time to time is normal but what should you do if your forgetfulness becomes … [Read more...] about Can Brain Stimulation Enhance Memory?
Misophonia… An Annoyance or Something More?
Loud chewing, slurping, ticking clocks, whistling… You probably know at least one person that finds any of these sounds, or an array of others, incredibly irritating. But is it merely an annoyance to an overly sensitive ear or something more? … [Read more...] about Misophonia… An Annoyance or Something More?
Sounds That Make You Cringe…
Does the sound of someone chewing make you cringe? Does whistling make you want to head for the nearest exit? Does a ticking clock disrupt your concentration to the point of annoyance? If any of these are true, along with a laundry list of other sounds that cause panic or discomfort, you may have … [Read more...] about Sounds That Make You Cringe…
Overcoming Migraines
In the United States today, more than 37 million people suffer from migraine headaches. Chronic migraine sufferers live with headaches more than half of the time or more. Misdiagnosed nearly as often as they are correctly diagnosed, migraine headaches account for a whopping $31 billion in lost … [Read more...] about Overcoming Migraines
PEMF for Chronic Pain Relief
Pain.. we all have it from time to time. An astounding 100 million plus Americans suffer from chronic pain, or pain that lasts for more than 12 weeks, to a cost of more than $600 billion a year according to a report from the Institute of Medicine. With so many people suffering from the effects of … [Read more...] about PEMF for Chronic Pain Relief
National Caregivers Month
November is a month filled with thanks. We thank our Veteran’s for their service on Veteran’s Day, we celebrate gratefulness all month long through social media-driven initiatives like #30daysofthanks and of course, Thanksgiving itself. There is one more group that is recognized during the month of … [Read more...] about National Caregivers Month
Thanksgiving Truth or Fiction: Does turkey make you tired?
The Thanksgiving feast is over and everyone is lounging around watching football or holiday movies. So why so tired after a big meal? The humble turkey has been blamed for the after-meal sleepiness for generations but is that really what makes us long for a nap? … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Truth or Fiction: Does turkey make you tired?
Is is a Migraine? How to Know.
If you have ever suffered from the intense throbbing, extreme sensitivity to light and sound and other debilitating symptoms that a migraine headache can bring, you probably would like to know what can cause such a severe headache and how to prevent them or lessen the painful effects. … [Read more...] about Is is a Migraine? How to Know.