Nearly 90% of Americans will suffer from a headache at least once in their lives, and more likely will encounter many. Headaches, while a normal part of life, are symptoms of a much larger problem. The majority are referred to as tension headaches and are caused by stress, tight muscles and poor posture. However, other causes include food sensitivities, the need for glasses, and allergies, just to name a few. The next time you find yourself reaching for another dose of over the counter … [Read more...]
The List Maker’s Get-Healthy Guide, 7 Pains You Should Never Ignore
July 15, 2013 by
7 Pains You Should Never Ignore See which painful symptoms could indicate a health emergency By the Editors of Prevention Pay Attention to Your Body’s Signals Usually a headache is just a headache, and heartburn is nothing more than a sign that your last meal didn’t agree with you. Except when they’re not. Pain is your body’s way of telling you that something isn’t quite right. More often than not, you have some idea of what’s behind it. But when it comes … [Read more...]
American Pain Society – JUNE in Migraine Awareness Month
June 5, 2012 by
Health Care Reform Effect on Pain Management addressed at APS Pain Meeting, Honolulu Current models of US health care delivery offer both obstacles to and opportunities for achieving quality and effectiveness in pain-related care, according to the keynote speaker at the 31st Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pain Society (APS), in Honolulu. Daniel Carr, MD, Tufts University, suggested in his address that with health care system reforms anticipated, chronic pain is one of … [Read more...]
