Category: Pain Relief
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Science Explains What Happens in the Brain During a Migraine
It’s estimated that around one billion people suffer from migraine headaches globally. This volume makes it the third most prevalent illness, behind tooth decay and tension-type headaches. A migraine headache is not your run-of-the-mill pain, however. Instead, it is a neurological (brain) disease that can have severe symptoms. If you’ve ever had a migraine headache,…
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18 Symptoms of Autoimmune Arthritis That Most People Ignore
Perhaps you heard someone mention autoimmune arthritis–like rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis. But do you know how to identify the debilitating symptoms? Typically, your immune system produces antibodies to protect your body from bacteria and viruses. But sometimes, your immune system creates antibodies that go after your body’s healthy tissue and cells, which leads to an…
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New Technology Can Reduce Pain Without Addictive Opioids
Northwestern University researchers have developed a revolutionary device that can reduce pain without addictive opioids. The small, flexible implant offers an alternative to harmful opioids and pain-relieving medicines. The unique water-soluble device works by softly enveloping nerves to transmit targeted cooling. This effectively numbs the nerves and inhibits pain signals to the brain. An external…
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13 Ways to Have Fast Headache Relief Naturally
Everybody gets a headache now and again. Headaches interrupt your ability to function in your daily life. If you get a terrible headache, you may need to leave work or school because the non-stop pain makes it hard to focus or causes stress and tension. Sometimes the pain is so awful, you feel nauseous or…
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15 Signs of a Herniated Disc Never to Ignore
A herniated disc occurs when a piece of a disc pushes into your spinal canal through a tear or rupture. Sometimes called a slipped disc or ruptured disc presses on your spinal nerves, causing pain. Herniated discs may occur in any part of the spine, but it’s most common in your lower back and neck.…
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How to Make a Ginger Turmeric Cleanse to Reduce Inflammation
A ginger turmeric tonic or cleanse can offer significant health benefits. Ginger and turmeric both have potent antioxidants that reduce free radicals. They also lower inflammation and ease stomach pain or digestive issues. In addition, people have used ginger and turmeric for centuries in herbal medicines to ward off respiratory illnesses. As you can see,…