Getting a restful night’s sleep can be a challenge for any busy adult. That’s especially true when you’re dealing with chronic pain. Some doctors estimate that 50 to 80% of their patients with such conditions often find it difficult to sleep. It can be a self-perpetuating cycle. Pain interrupts sleep, and the lack of sleep makes pain more difficult to bear because your … [Read more...] about The Secret to Sleeping Well with Chronic Pain
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The Secret to Caring for Sensitive Skin
When you have sensitive skin, you might be tempted to load up on products that promise relief from the redness, burning, stinging, and itching. However, the secret to success often lies in doing less. What does sensitive skin mean anyway? It’s sometimes used to describe clinical conditions like eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, or contact dermatitis. Other times it can refer to a … [Read more...] about The Secret to Caring for Sensitive Skin
Say Goodbye to Muscle Cramps
Muscle cramps are rarely serious. However, they can make it difficult to enjoy your morning run or get a restful night’s sleep. Most adults experience cramps at least occasionally. They occur when muscle fibers contract involuntarily. The areas most frequently affected include your legs, back, hands, feet, and abdomen. You’re probably familiar with the sudden tightness … [Read more...] about Say Goodbye to Muscle Cramps
Make Your Negative Emotions Work For You Instead of Against You
We often view negative emotions as things that happen to us. However, emotions are phenomena that we create. Emotions can have an external trigger, but there are things you have to do in order to experience and maintain a full-blown emotion. Emotions aren’t an external condition that has to be endured. In fact, your negative emotions can be incredibly useful if you know how … [Read more...] about Make Your Negative Emotions Work For You Instead of Against You
How to Maintain a Positive Mindset Regardless of the Situation
Many situations in life are beyond our immediate control. Some things are unpredictable and unavoidable. However, your mindset is something that you can learn to control 100%. With practice, your mindset can be whatever you choose it to be. This is a powerful skill to possess. You can overcome nearly any situation with an effective mindset and some patience. A negative … [Read more...] about How to Maintain a Positive Mindset Regardless of the Situation