Life with Chronic Pain Pain is something everyone can relate to on some level because we understand the sensation is something that is not comfortable. Chronic pain tends to loom when a person is diagnosed with an illness, cancer, or is a burn survivor. For some the pain is something that will come and go and for others, it is constant. Having chronic pain can ruin a person’s life, self-esteem, and independency. The extreme changes an individual goes through is perhaps one of the saddest thing. Loved ones may feel as if they lost their father, mother, loved one, friend,...

Let Your Body do the Work Sometimes we think we aren’t doing enough to get rid of something as a cold or as annoying as pain and inflammation when it doesn’t seem to go away, but more often than not, all we need to do is let our body heal on its own. This process can be hindered if we have build up a mass of toxins over the years and must reboot the process by detoxing. The foods that we eat may be linked to the reason for unexplained weight gain, fatigue, hormonal imbalance, and inflammatory diseases. Although inflammation...

The Unwanted Face Fiend  There isn’t a person in this world who enjoys the struggles of dealing with acne no matter what stage in life they may be. Its presence can be embarrassing for many as well as a recurring nightmare. Many people may feel frustrated when they make attempts to eat better and treat their skin right, but often stop because they see no results. Although it would be nice to have clear skin within a week (granted this rarity can happen for some), simplicity and consistency is key in getting the clear skin you want. Don’t let products that promise a "cure-all"...

Children Can Suffer from Arthritis Many parents and caregivers want to do the most for their child in every way possible. This desire is often complicated and transformed into despair and helplessness when their little boy or girl is diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis. Cancer and disease is the last thing on a parents’ mind when they have a kid, but the possibility is there, and in many cases, it is a frightening reality. The most difficult thing for a parent to see is their child in pain while battling a number of internal issues because they may feel they are...

Children with Scoliosis Our spine is meant to be bendable and flexible for us to be able to move about freely and effortlessly. Too much of it though – as with anything – is not a good thing because it gives rise to conditions such as scoliosis, and about 2% of people live with it. It often develops gradually, and is not found in children until they are in their preteen to teenage years. Fortunately, a majority of these cases are mild, and do not affect a child’s life so they can live an active lifestyle. However, in certain cases...

 Scoliosis in Adults Scoliosis is a long-standing issue involving the curvature of the spine that often does not always just appear during adulthood. In most cases, it can be a progressive condition that persists from childhood. Other causes of scoliosis in adults are either of unknown cause or due to degeneration of the spinal disks and compression fractures. Since the spine is not straight as it should be, the unnatural posture alone is enough to cause aches and pain such as in the back. The pain and alteration of the spine can also set back full range of motion, affecting...