No one wants to experience pain – whether it be acute or chronic. Not only does it cause damage but it also causes distress. Pain, particularly chronic pain, can leave many people feeling helpless. What makes this worse is not knowing what causes the pain....
I was once such a chronic stress-head and so self-critical that it broke down my body’s ability to heal. I had gone through three different diseases, a disability, two nervous breakdowns and an addiction to painkillers. The thoughts I was experiencing whilst living...
What are they? Why are they being misused? Who is being affected? Why should we care? Many beneficial medications occur in nature, such as aspirin (from willow bark), penicillin (penicillium mould), essential oils and various herbs. Some pain relievers are from the...
Leading a good life isn’t like how it used to be for some. Many of us grow up dreaming about owning our own home, having that nice car, perfect job and a holiday every year. There are those of us who reach that dream. However, for one in five Australians, the dream is...
Pain. We’ve all felt it. However, most of us won’t recognise when we’re suffering from chronic pain. Chronic pain disguises itself in various forms. Examples include back pain that comes and goes, headaches, migraines, neck and shoulder pain, and the list goes on. If...
Many of us know about the emotional symptoms of depression. But are you aware that prolonged physical pain can be connected to emotional pain? Consider this scenario. You’ve seen your GP numerous times about a particular physical pain you’re suffering. You were...
