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Instant Sunburn Relief: 9 Ways to Soothe Your Burn

Jun 4, 2019 · Shandley McMurray · Pain

Oops! You did it again. You got so caught up in the outdoor fun you were having that you forgot to apply sunblock. Now you have the tell-tale signs of a sunburn—hot, painful, itchy skin. Not sure how to soothe it? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered (like you should … Read More

Back Pain Treatments That Work

Jun 3, 2019 · UHN Staff · Pain

Recent research (The Lancet, March 21, 2018) suggests that many people with back pain are getting risky treatments that may not work, including potentially addictive opioid painkillers and surgery. The same study points to a combination of physical and psychological therapies as helpful when it comes to easing discomfort and … Read More

How Sarcopenia Can Threaten Your Mobility

May 20, 2019 · Jim Brown, PhD · Pain

Threats to a person’s mobility and independence come in various forms. Some are obvious while others develop gradually and have a cumulative effect, such as sarcopenia. For many older adults, inactivity is a process that develops over decades. The older some people get, the less active they become. It’s not … Read More

Nerve Pain Relief That Works: 10 Strategies

May 20, 2019 · Shandley McMurray · Pain

A shooting pain that takes your breath away. A throbbing ache that won’t let up. Tingling fingers and toes. Nerve pain comes in various forms and can be debilitating in many ways—depression, anxiety, and infections, for example. Our bodies contain billions of nerves that send billions of messages to our … Read More

What Is CBD Oil? A New Look at the Potential Benefits of Cannabidiol

Apr 17, 2019 · Leonaura Rhodes, MD · Pain

What is CBD oil? CBD is a non-intoxicating extract from the Cannabis sativa family of plants (which includes hemp and marijuana). CBD is just one of a family of chemicals known as the cannabinoids, shown to have anti-inflammatory, antipsychotic, anti-anxiety, and anticonvulsant properties as well as homeostatic properties (meaning it maintains … Read More

PCOS Symptoms: This Complex Disease Involves More Than Ovarian Cysts

Apr 12, 2019 · Kathleen Jade, ND · Pain

Any woman with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) knows that the symptoms of this complex disease involve much more than its name implies. Numerous small cysts on the ovaries, which can sometimes cause lower abdominal or pelvic pain, are only part of the picture. In fact, these cysts are rarely the … Read More

Sunburn Risks, Treatment and Prevention

Apr 3, 2019 · Jim Brown, PhD · Pain

Most, if not all, skin diseases are caused by overexposure to the sun. If the sun does not cause them, many of them are made worse by exposure to the sun’s UV rays. However, there are benefits to sun exposure, particularly in the case of UV rays, which help the … Read More

Do You Have Low Magnesium Symptoms?

Apr 2, 2019 · Chris Iliades, MD · Pain

Magnesium is an important mineral and nutrient. Your body uses magnesium to regulate functions of your muscles, nerves, blood sugar, and blood pressure. Magnesium is also important for the building bone tissue and proteins. [1] Magnesium is found in many foods and is added to some breakfast cereal. It is … Read More

Back Pain: 4 Environmental Risk Factors You Can Modify

Mar 4, 2019 · UHN Staff · Pain

If you have any of the following environmental risk factors, the good news is that by altering them, you may be able to lower your risk of back pain in the future. Smoking Most people relate smoking to heart and lung problems, but it also puts you at risk for … Read More

Ibuprofen vs. Naproxen: What’s the Difference?

Feb 14, 2019 · Cindy Foley · Pain

When you have pain from such ailments as the common headache, the last thing you want to do is an in-depth study of ibuprofen vs. naproxen to decide which is best to take. Thankfully, you don’t have labor too long over the the decision, because they both relieve headaches, and … Read More

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