For those readers following along, I received my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree this past weekend. During that two and one-half years of study, much focus was trained on the global burden of disease. Specifically, potentially preventable diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, including stroke. High blood pressure is the number one cause of all strokes. However, by controlling your blood pressure, the risk of stroke can decrease by 50%. The new and exciting telemedicine measures presently being introduced put prevention into … [Read more...]
Staying Motivated on Your Path to a Healthy Diet
If you find yourself struggling to feel motivated to stick to your goal to eat healthfully, get fit, and give up unhealthy habits, it’s important to know you’re not alone. No matter how far you’ve slipped, there are ways to regain your momentum and set yourself back on the healthy path. Here are three tips to help you regain your momentum and get you back on the right path. Keep It Simple: Introduce Healthy Foods Into Your Diet to Eat Healthfully If your first step is to eliminate unhealthy foods, you might fall off the wagon … [Read more...]
3 Key Benefits of Using TENS for Lower Back Pain Relief
Acute or chronic, lower back pain is one of the most common symptoms prompting a doctor's visit. In fact, globally the burden of this disorder grows yearly. In 2016 alone, it contributed to 57.6 million of the totality of years lived with disability (YLD) worldwide (Shipton, Pain and Therapy, 2018). It is no wonder that lower back pain relief is a growing focus of health care providers. *Omron sponsored this post. I received compensation and an Omron Avail wireless TENS device for the purpose of this review. All stated thoughts and … [Read more...]
TENS Therapy Spotlighted During Pain Awareness Month
September is Pain Awareness Month. For those living with chronic conditions, or even those experiencing an episode of pain more acutely, the impacts are far-reaching. Personal desperation is not uncommon. Family and friends may feel helpless. Additionally, the workplace is often negatively affected. Nationally, the conversation around pain and the expanding use of opioid drugs is front and center. However, a viable solution, TENS therapy, remains unfamiliar to many. Omron sponsored this post. I received compensation and an Omron Avail … [Read more...]
A New Solution to Opioid Abuse- Plan Against Pain
This post is sponsored by Pacira and SheKnows Media. In January, BlogHer hosted their first BlogHer Health conference for for women influencers. The lineup highlighted mental disorders (my jam), migraine management, endometriosis, and a presentation from Pacira Pharmaceuticals entitled “The Operating Room: A Gateway to the Opioid Epidemic.” The message is a vital one and worth sharing, as it discussed how patients can be an advocate for their own health and can plan against pain. This subject is topical to society, but to me, it has … [Read more...]