What neuroscience can teach us about why we hurt, and why finding the right treatment isn’t always as simple as finding the damage. Almost two years ago, an MRI may quite literally have saved my life. I had developed an epidural abscess—an infection near my spine—and the MRI showed my doctors exactly what they needed …
Last week we discussed the importance of cultivating resilience – the ability to return to equilibrium after experiencing a scary or anxiety provoking experience. In truth, resilience also keeps us grounded and less likely to be thrown off-kilter in the first place by potentially upsetting situations. The road to resilience actually begins in the food …
Most of us have some aches and pains every now and again. But some people suffer from chronic pain. Pain in their lower back, pain in their hips, pain in their neck, pain in their shoulders, pain in their head, knees, elbows – well you get the point. Some people have pain in all their …
It’s starting to get cold, the nights are getting longer and we even got some rain! Winter is definitely on my mind. Winter is all about staying warm, cuddling under a blanket, turning inward. Unfortunately it’s also about closing the windows, staying indoors, and catching colds and flus. This winter I plan on trying harder …
