KATHRYN MERROW, The Pain Relief CoachOne more benefit of Vitamin D3! The “Sunshine Vitamin” reduces back pain. At least, that is what we can determine from a study that said more than 80% of the people aged 15-52 were deficient in Vitamin D3. If you turn that around, sounds to me like having sufficient Vitamin D3 helps keep you from […]
Today I looked at an ad for a bumpy little ball that you can freeze and use to ice the bottom of your foot. The idea was that it could be used for pain on the bottom of your foot (plantar fasciitis.) Well, the only problem with that is… That only addresses a symptom. The […]
Can massage provide “pain relief” or is it just another type of “pain management”? It depends. Bodies are really logical. They are smart. They were designed to function in certain ways. When we give them what they want and need they can heal and be well. Sometimes what they need includes some muscle therapy. What’s […]
What happens if the muscles in your chest and shoulders are too tight? Can this cause pain? You bet! And what about the muscles in your hips–your gluteal muscles? Can they press on your sciatic nerve if they are “too tight” and cause sciatic pain? You bet! So what can you do to get rid […]
Why do I believe so strongly in the power of massage for pain relief? 1. Because it works. I have seen it work over and over. IF…the massage therapist knows where to work, understands the causes of your pain, and can help you correct your posture. Some do, some can’t; it depends on their training, […]
Would you like to be and to stay healthy and well? How about growing older without aches and pains? Would you like to start healing now? You can! Bodies can and do heal all the time. That includes YOUR body. 🙂 Preventative medicine is often thought to mean vaccines, medicines and treatments. It’s actually much […]
The real cause of your pain depends on whom you ask. 🙂 There are medical professionals who will say your pain may be caused by pressure on nerves. Yes but what is causing the pressure? Bones don’t move on their own and neither do discs. There are professionals who will link your pain to muscles. […]
Dr. Brian Rothbart is a researcher and professor who discovered that something happening in your feet may be causing your chronic pain. Pretty interesting stuff! I had the honor to interview Dr. Rothbart, who is also a pain relief expert. Note: Not a pain management specialist but a pain relief specialist. You can listen to […]
You have pain in the base of your thumb. Is it arthritis? Is it a problem with the bones? Or could it be a muscle issue? The good news is: Most of the time pain is caused by muscles. That’s good news because muscles can be treated with massage and pressure and they can get […]
Wondering whether aspartame, an artificial sweetener, is bad for you? Here’s my unbiased opinion: You bet! Years ago, a client told me she had gone to a dentist who practiced headache and migraine relief. He told her quit drinking diet soft drinks and if her headaches went away she would not owe him anything. They […]
The Decade of the Brain was declared for the 1990’s by President Bush. And what a decade it has been! Tremendous research results show two very important things about YOUR brain. 1. Your brain is “plastic.” It’s known now to be more flexible (plastic) and changeable than we knew before. It turns out it can […]
Why are there more food allergies now than ever before? More children than ever are being seen in emergency rooms having trouble breathing. I found an article which had some useful information and some that is not so useful. I’ll explain why. This is what the doctor said at the end of the article. To […]
Is there a natural cure for scoliosis? Here’s the background. Scoliosis is curvature of the spine. There may be 2 or more curves and the curves can go from side-to-side or front-to-back. Twists or rotations are often involved. Some doctors or therapists may say you have only one curve (a “C” curve) but if it […]
Bodies heal all the time. That’s their job! And that includes YOUR body. It is true that we age but we can feel well and be healthy as we age. Here’s an article that will explain more about how your body heals wounds naturally. Just click the link, below. http://simplepainrelief.com/2010/07/11/how-your-body-heals-naturally-from-muscle-injury-or-joint-pain/ You deserve to feel better. […]
You really are what you eat. Your body has certain needs (lots of them) and when you provide those nutritional needs it will function well. You will rarely be sick. You will enjoy good health. Your body will be able to heal. But when you don’t provide the nutrients that your body needs, whoops!! Your […]
How can you can easily switch from eating highly processed foods to eating healthier foods? And what are “healthier foods”? Well, the closer you can get to the way the food actually grew, the healthier it is. The farther you get away from foods that are most natural–that means the most highly processed “foods”–the farther […]
I recently read an excellent book about natural pain relief. It has a great disclaimer. It said, basically, if you think you need the protection of a disclaimer, then close the book now. The author (Pete Egoscue) believes that the most important consultation is the one each person has with himself or herself. He believes […]
There are simple techniques you can use to get out of pain. There are easy movements and simple “tools” which will help you get back to where you want to be. There are logical ways to eat, move and live which will enable you to feel well and function without pain. So, what are the […]
Touch. Vitamin “T”. Something your body craves. Needs. A long time ago a “research project” was undertaken by a king. I think it was in Germany. The ruler wanted to know what language babies would speak if no one ever talked to them. What would naturally come from their mouths? The babies were taken from […]
Is it possible that doctors “do too much” for patients who are dying? This subject is close to my heart because it happened to my brother. Two specialists were very pushy that he have treatment that he didn’t want to have. One article suggests that many times it’s the patient who wants the “over care.” […]