Medical Marijuana - State by State, Country by Country
By Ed Coghlan. In the United States, the approval of medical marijuana is done on a state by state basis. In Canada, it’s happening nationally.…
Alternative Pain Therapy
THC vs. CBD for Pain: The Differences and Interactions
By Winston Peki. With the widespread legalization of medical marijuana, many people turn to the drug for a more natural pain relief method. As a natural…
Pass the Salt - A Chronic Pain Alternative?
By Joanna Mechlinski. There’s just nothing like a day at the beach. Whether you’re a child or an adult, actively swimming or simply sunbathing, chances…
Achieving The joy of Sleeping
By Ellen Lenox Smith Too much of growing up was just taken for granted. I happened to be very fortunate having enough food, a roof…
The Two Faces of Conventional Care
By Cynthia Toussaint. This year while I write almost exclusively about integrative care – which includes conventional, complementary and self care – I tend to…
Stanford Looking At TMS to Treat CRPS
By Ed Coghlan. Stanford University's Systems Neuroscience and Pain Laboratory is conducting a study to test if Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) can reduce pain related…
Survey Shows Chronic Pain Community Wants Alternatives
By Ed Coghlan. A new report commissioned by a neurostimulation company says members of the chronic pain community are grappling with how to manage their…
Living with Ehlers-Danlos? Tips to help improve Your Quality of Life
By Ellen Lenox Smith. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a condition that causes one to be born with defective connective tissue, the “glue” which holds the body…