Ray’s Story
This fall, Ray is out raking leaves and getting his home ready for the upcoming winter. For many years, Ray wasn’t able to do these common tasks. You see, twenty years ago, Ray was pulled over on the side of the road when his car was struck by a tractor-trailer that was traveling at 65 [...]
Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse
Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse 2- 8 ounces packages light cream cheese room temp 1- 15 ounce can pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) 2 cups Fairlife milk, whole 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1-2 teaspoons liquid stevia or other sweetener to taste 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Using a mixer, blend cream cheese and pumpkin until [...]
Depression Commonly Accompanies Chronic Pain
According to the US Pain Foundation, chronic pain affects 1 in 3 Americans, more than cancer, diabetes and heart disease combined. Chronic pain can interfere with sleep, make interacting with others difficult, and cause irritability and even hopelessness when relief is elusive. It’s no surprise that depression is a common issue facing those who suffer [...]
Chronic Pain and Depression Have a Two-Way Relationship
The mind and the body are intimately connected. This is demonstrated by the two-way relationship of chronic pain and depression. The stress of chronic pain, affecting all aspects of life--the ability to work, exercise, be around others, get around, and enjoy hobbies can lead to isolation and depression. Depression then can make pain more intense. [...]
Stress Less
Anti-Inflammation Lifestyle: Manage Stress Our reaction to stressful situations can include the production of inflammatory chemicals. Studies support this additional source of chronic inflammation. Consider meditation, relaxation techniques, cognitive therapy, exercise, and other stress management techniques as part of your overall plan to reduce inflammation. Checking chronic inflammation with diet, exercise and lifestyle modifications makes sense. [...]
Improve Your Sleep Quality
Anti-Inflammation Lifestyle: Adequate Sleep People who do not sleep long enough or who have a poor quality of sleep have higher levels of inflammation. The magic number seems to be 6-9 hours nightly. Those getting less or more have higher levels of inflammation. And it is not just the quantity, but the quality of sleep that [...]