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Beyond the Cosmetic: Botox for Pain Management
Botox can be a safe, noninvasive alternative to surgery for certain health conditions. Emmy and Tony-award winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth admitted to Prevention Magazine back in 2011 that she gets Botox (botulinum toxin) regularly, but not for the...
What Every Man Should Know about His Health, Part I
Did you know that the average man only lives to age 76? Most guys aren't healthy at that age either, and wish they had taken better care of themselves. Men often hold back from complaining about pain as well, and many would rather suffer in silence. We're joined...
Upcoming Aches and Gains Interview with Men’s Health Editor in Chief
Who better to interview for Men's Health Awareness Month than the editor-in-chief of Men's Health Magazine, Bill Phillips? In honor of Men’s Health month, I recently spoke with Men’s Health editor-in-chief Bill Phillips about the struggles men experience on their...
Stem Cell Rejuvenation for Pain, Part II
Stem cells have the ability for self-renewal. They can be used to replace cells that have been lost or destroyed, or to change the behavior of other cells. Using stem cells can offer solutions for treating painful conditions such as bone and cartilage defects,...
Peripheral Neuropathy and HIV-Associated Nerve Pain
Severe pain due to damage of the peripheral nerves is one of the most frequent neurological complications of an HIV infection. Most people in the U.S. are aware that HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) causes AIDS, but many might not know that the condition itself...
Stem Cell Rejuvenation for Pain, Part I
Stem cells have the ability of self-renewal. They can be used to replace cells that have been lost or destroyed, or to change the behavior of other cells. Using stem cells can offer solutions for treating painful conditions such as bone and cartilage defects,...
The Physical and Emotional Toll of ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Early signs of ALS may include pain-related symptoms, such as muscle cramps. Many people may have been under-informed about ALS before summer 2014’s ALS ice bucket challenge took over social media and the release of The Theory of Everything, an Oscar-nominated film...
Chronic Migraines: When a Headache Isn’t Just a Headache
Migraine sufferers are more likely to have depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, other pain conditions and fatigue. There are numerous types of headaches, with pain levels and treatment varying depending on the classification. Perhaps the type of headache most...
Dr. Maya Angelou’s Legacy for Inspiration and Grace Living with Pain
Dr. Maya Angelou was featured on Aches and Gains shortly before her passing. After a traumatic event, Dr. Maya Angelou spent nearly six years of her youth as a mute in which she suffered great emotional pain. Despite her era of silence, she went on to become a...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and its Surprising Solutions, Part II
How often have you said to yourself, “This pain will never go away, or life as I knew it, is over”? These thoughts are common for those living with pain. What you may be surprised to know is that these persistent negative beliefs and images can both maintain and...
Managing Lupus Symptoms with Holistic Medicine
Many lupus patients have found that holistic approaches for pain relief provide them with a level of comfort and aid in managing their symptoms. Managing the symptoms associated with lupus flare-ups is part of life for the more than 1.5 million people in the U.S....
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and its Surprising Solutions, Part I
How often have you said to yourself, “This pain will never go away, or life as I knew it, is over”? These thoughts are common for those living with pain. What you may be surprised to know is that these persistent negative beliefs and images can both maintain and...