New Study: The Healing Power of Cuddling
Is there anyone who doesn’t like cuddling? On the physical affection spectrum, it may not be an all-star, but it’s definitely a winner in terms of improving our health and well-being. Besides the obvious physical pleasure of cuddling, there is… Read the rest New research sheds light on mysterious fibromyalgia pain
By Karen Weintraub Special for USA TODAY
Fibromyalgia affects 1% to 5% of Americans, mainly women, but until recently, scientists had no idea what might be causing its severe and mysterious pains. For decades, doctors told patients their agony was … Read the rest
Sugarplum Visions and Coping During the Holidays
Thursday, June 21, 2007 By: Eve Reddin Lennon, CPCC
This is the time of the year when we find ourselves surrounded, if not bombarded, by a multitude of media messages suggesting what we should be doing for the holidays and … Read the rest
Love, Gratitude and Dad
Those of us living with chronic pain and illness know all too intimately the suggestion to find the good in our circumstances. We pour over positive affirmations and self-help books, journal, meditate, bang our heads on the wall and stomp… Read the rest NIH-funded study suggests brain is hard-wired for chronic pain
