DRINK, SLEEP, LOVE – Introduction (Part 1 of 3)

Providing chronic pain support is an important part of my services and education for you.  I will be publishing a comprehensive series that addresses three of the tools that may ease chronic pain:  drinking water, adequate and restful sleep,  and deep love.

    

As we have discussed elsewhere, many of us suffer from chronic pain. For example, arthritis can cause stiffness and pain in the joints. Pain can result from various inflammatory conditions, post surgery, etc. Research tells us that the intensity of the pain can be reduced or modified in various non-pharmaceutical ways.

Pain is modified by taming the unpleasant feelings and thoughts associated with the pain. Some ways to accomplish this include a mindfulness practice, guided relaxation, healthy eating, gentle exercise, massage and yoga to name just a few. Continue reading “DRINK, SLEEP, LOVE – Introduction (Part 1 of 3)”