httpv://vimeo.com/37321713 Dr. Catherine Bushnell, President of the Canadian Pain Society, gives a dynamic presentation on how brain scans show that psychological factors have an important influence on pain perception. Both in the clinic and in experimental settings, it has been shown that distraction reduces pain. Further, negative emotions increase pain, whereas positive emotions have the […]

by Dr. Grinstead httpv://youtu.be/G_3rG9S6EcM Today I met with a friend and we were talking about living with our chronic pain. I told him one of my most valuable tools when having prolonged pain flare up periods was to get back to pain journaling. I need to use this tool periodically and I teach it to many […]

By Christine Lin Epoch Times“While ketamine does not cure neuropathic pain, treatment can put the patient into remission long enough to give the nervous system a chance to repair itself. NEW YORK—As human beings, we instinctively avoid pain—the sting of nettles, the burn of a hotplate, the pinching of door hinges. Pain is useful because it […]

How to be a better friend, spouse or relative to someone with FM or a chronic pain condition. Do you know someone who was diagnosed with fibromyalgia (FM) or a chronic pain illness?  Perhaps they are disabled from working due to several conditions associated with these illnesses. Sometimes it’s difficult to know what to expect […]

Are you living with chronic pain? If so, you may have become dependent on prescription pain relievers, narcotics, or steroids. Long-term use of these synthetic drugs can cause serious side effects. This is why it is a good idea to look into your natural options. One of the safest and most effective ways of treating […]