Tag Archives: Chronic

Might Electron Deficiency Be an Underlying Factor in Most Chronic Disease?

By Dr. Mercola For thousands of years, Eastern civilizations have used forms of energy medicine to unblock and regulate energy channels in the body. For example, acupuncture has a long history of success in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The West has been slow to embrace energy medicine, holding a more biochemical view of the human body,… Read More »

Suffering in silence … understanding chronic pain and your companion

As companion animals age, like humans, they are prone to experiencing chronic pain. But chronic pain in dogs and cats is under-recognised and therefore under-treated. I think the key reason for this is that most companion animal owners expect animals suffering from any kind of pain to behave as if they are experiencing acute pain.… Read More »

CBD for chronic pain: The science doesn’t match the marketing

If you ask health care providers about the most challenging condition to treat, chronic pain is mentioned frequently. By its nature, chronic pain is a complex and multidimensional experience. Pain perception is affected by our unique biology, our mood, our social environment, and past experiences. If you or a loved one is suffering from chronic… Read More »

Chronic pain: Antidepressants not painkillers recommended

Doctors are being advised not to prescribe common painkillers, including paracetamol and ibuprofen, for patients with chronic pain not caused by an injury or other medical condition. The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) said there was little evidence they help. And it suggests there is evidence long-term use can be harmful. Its… Read More »