Tag: Chronic

Unfortunately, many approaches to dealing with anxiety actually make it worse in the long-run because they only address the symptoms of anxiety and unintentionally reinforce the underlying causes. For example: Positive self-talk and affirmations can make you feel better in the moment, ...

Chronic diseases are hard to navigate; once diagnosed, they become a lifelong companion. Although the symptoms vary, frequent signs of an underlying issue include fatigue, pain, sleep problems, mood changes, reduced energy, and reduced ability to perform daily routines.   In my case, the ...

The findings suggest that relaxing and engaging immersive VR interventions are not only acceptable but also feasible for adults with these conditions. However, the evidence regarding the effectiveness of these interventions was somewhat limited due to the nature of the studies reviewed, many of whic...

Instead of rolling out of bed around 9 or 9:30 am to lay out my yoga mat and languidly select a work-out video and a podcast to listen to while I complete it, I’ve been bolting upright in bed to the sound of my alarm at 7am, and dashing to complete my mourning routine. I’ve been throwing...

I was 38 years old. I had moved back to Ohio from California less than a year before my first symptom. I had just married Tracy in December. The following March I ended up with a sinus infection. Never had one in my life. I couldn’t breath, went to the doctor and he prescribed me antibiotic...

Iwas already taking anti-inflammatories. I was working with a physical therapist. I stretched and exercised regularly. What else could I do to relieve my chronic low back pain? My doctor trotted out the usual suggestions — increase your meds, get an injection, undergo surgery. But then h...

This is the story of my several year journey with chronic pain in my hands and wrists that originally developed as repetitive strain injuries, or RSI, from guitar and computer use. After trying pretty much everything to find a cure, I gave up for a while and then last year experienced a dramatic and...

Scientists are still not certain what causes chronic inflammation, but one thing they do know for sure is that it's linked to excessive alcohol consumption. Towards the end of my drinking days, I was worried about what alcohol could do to my liver and stomach and whether it could increase my ...

From Puffs to Perspectives: Let’s embark on the journey of Chronic Chronicles with a deep inhale, where I, Aiz, become your guide through the immersive haze of mindful living. Here, we’ll explore the symbiosis of cannabis and consciousness. Join me on this candid voyage of getting my ...

The herbal substance kratom, derived from the leaves of a Southeast Asian tree, is used by nearly 2 million people in the United States annually. It can be easily purchased at gas stations and convenience stores, smoke shops and online, and is marketed as an “herbal supplem...

Like most men, my husband didn’t consider the consequences of his hell-raising youth. He took risks and put his body in jeopardy. A typical midwestern boy in the ’80s and ’90s, he rode dirt bikes, he hunted, he fished, and he partied. Then, as an adult, he spent much of his t...

Managing any condition that involves chronic pain is a daily struggle. You need to balance what you need to get done with how you feel. Yet, your struggle is invisible to the outside world. People don’t understand that you are constantly at war with your own body, just to be able to survive....

As my Dad approached his mid fifties he started experiencing chronic headaches that would come on every afternoon. At first we had no idea what could be causing it, potentially it could be a sinus infection, or maybe a stress headache from work. As time went on and with multiple specialists seen, th...

Many people are out there who use waking up earlier, focusing on writing for an hour after work, writing on the train, and so on. And depending on the type of person you are and your living conditions, that is fantastic advice. Closing Tabs to Open Life Lately, I have been drowned in deadlines...

I have vivid memories of growing up with pink-toned skin but some really stick out. I played a lot of sport at school and I remember wondering why my face would go so red compared to other girls in my class but, as my family had similar complexions, I brushed it off. When I went to university, night...