Chronic pain can make it difficult to get to sleep at night. Meanwhile, lack of sleep can make inflammation worse causing greater pain the next day. The result can be a vicious cycle of pain and sleeplessness. Fortunately, there are ways to end this cycle. Read this sponsored post to learn some of the ways in … Continue reading Breaking the cycle of insomnia and chronic pain
Whether chronic pain is a part of your daily life or not, I truly believe that good organisation and planning skills are your best friend. When you are organised, you will achieve a far greater sense of control, which will reduce stress and give you a clearer mind. The benefits are evident, but how can … Continue reading Mindset 101: How to implement good organisation into all parts of your life
There are many things to think about when looking after your health and wellbeing. Some of these things are quite obvious, while others can remain hidden and untouched for some time. There's one element of your health that often gets overlooked the most: your hormones. We've all got hormones in our bodies, but some of … Continue reading Why is it so important to address hormonal imbalances
Puzzles are often seen as a simple hobby and a way to relax and pass the time. They provide a daily challenge that keeps the mind occupied and the opportunity to test our abilities to see if we can complete the puzzle. There are also ways that they can help you cope with chronic pain … Continue reading The surprising ways puzzles can help you cope with pain
Life can be stressful for anyone, especially when coping with daily pain. It can add more frustration and annoyance on top of the daily challenges that we already face, and even more so during the current pandemic. I must admit, I can soon get quite stressed with stuff. I often need a reminder to help … Continue reading Easy things we can all do to have a less stressful day
I often talk about the importance of looking after your overall health which will help you cope better with your chronic pain or illness. If we are feeling good in ourselves, we feel more energised and able to cope with the challenges of living with daily pain. Other health issues are bound to crop up … Continue reading Signs of an iron deficiency
There are some foods that have that superfood status because they offer a wealth of different health benefits, and ginger is one of them. Ginger is one of the most delicious and healthiest spices available around the world. It is filled with bioactive compounds and nutrients that have powerful benefits to your brain and body. … Continue reading The health benefits of ginger
There’s no doubting the many benefits that regular exercise can bring into our lives. It keeps us healthy, improves our mood, and gives us more energy. However, while staying active can be relatively straightforward when your body is in peak condition, it can become much more problematic when your body is not in condition or … Continue reading Living an active life when you have chronic pain
We are all told that we should drink more water. However, this can be a lot easier said than done. If you often find that you get to mid-afternoon and you’ve barely consumed half a glass of water, you need to make some changes that will ensure you are more hydrated throughout the day. Luckily, … Continue reading How to drink more water
There is always more I can do to help improve my posture. I spend a lot of my day on a laptop, either sitting or standing at my desk, and find that bad posture can make my other pains worse. Today's blog is a guest post from John at Yourbackpainrelief.com - John shares 5 posture … Continue reading 5 posture exercises to help your daily routine