MLB All-Star Darryl Strawberry’s New Book Sheds Light on Addiction and Mental Illness
MLB All-Star Darryl Strawberry has triumphed once again, not only on the baseball diamond, but also in life, as showcased in his new book,...
10 Tips for Taking Care of a Loved One with Chronic Pain
When your loved ones are feeling the pain, they are simply not themselves. Follow these tips to help take the best care of them,...
Set Your Mind at Ease: Meditation for Stress
You know how it goes—working, going to school, doing homework, keeping a clean house, getting the kids to their sports or other hobbies, cooking...
The Art of the Ache
We hear all the time that pain is subjective, personal, highly individual. The invisibility of our pain is what sometimes hurts the most, since...
One Thing to Give a Friend: A Hug
Do you know someone who's hurting? A hug might be the perfect way to nurture and share a caring sense of compassion with your...
One Thing to Do: Take a Volunteer Vacation
'The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. -Gandhi That's good news for pain sufferers, since researchers have...
Does Pain Make You More Charitable?
It's a question without a simple answer. If we suffer, are we likely to feel more empathetic and generous to others in pain? Or...
Healing Ideas: Visualization Therapy
Master the power of visualization therapy. Visualization can help someone redirect their focus away from their physical pain, and it's a great technique for coping...
Mindful Meditation 101
A simple meditation for relieving pain and stress. Sit in a comfortable position or lie down, eyes open or closed, and let your attention settle...
Ask Yourself: Does My Lifestyle Affect My Pain?
Making the connection between your pain and your lifestyle. Medication plays an essential part in easing your aches, but lifestyle choices can be key to...
