Over the last five years or so, I have been nursing many injuries. Injuries that were incurred several years ago, but I failed to heed the warnings of physical trainers and coaches, thus resulting in multiple overworked injuries that have never been attended to. Injuries such as: While I have tried many means to address […]
Being in Michigan and mostly traveling along the East Coast, I do not know much about “the great plain states’, especially Oklahoma. The only thing I think of is the musical; “Oklahoma.” My mother and grandmother were huge musical fans who played those albums often and, of course, knew all the words. “Oklahoma!” is one […]
Oftentimes, I find myself sharing stories with my sons about how I learned so much more than how to play a sport well when I was a student-athlete. We have learned through countless studies that demonstrate how vital teamwork is as an essential life skill. Furthermore, I share that throughout my education, I learned way […]
In the last year, I have been experiencing chronic pain, specifically nerve pain. The orthopedic doctor and my physical therapist have determined that the pain is coming from compression on nerves in my back and pelvic floor, which radiates down both my legs. The pain has been so severe that I’ve had to rely on […]
Living with a chronic pain condition such as sciatica problems or peripheral neuropathy can be exhausting and challenging to deal with from a mental health standpoint. Sciatica and peripheral neuropathy are two very different conditions that can cause chronic pain in the lower extremities. Sciatica is a form of radiculopathy, which is a disorder of […]
Inflammation is the body’s response to stress. It is a complex process in which the body’s white blood cells and chemicals work to protect us from infection or damage. These responses are often described as the “fight” or “attack.” What if you’re a guy who works out frequently and has muscular inflammatory problems regularly? The […]
In the culinary world, foods that represent gut health are created using ingredients that are derived from many sources. These recipes would include such ingredients as: Grains Legumes Fruits Vegetables (beans and peas, soy products) Unsalted nuts and seeds Lean meats Fish Fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products Eggs The larger part of these […]
Tension and tightness in the neck and shoulders is a common symptom of stress and anxiety. It's part of the body's way of gearing up to survive a perceived physical threat. In other words, it's part of the "fight or flight" stress response. The body gears up for action, but in modern western society it […]
Epsom salt is a magnesium sulfate compound. It has been used for hundreds of years as a healing agent and a pain reliever. Epsom salt is used by many people who exercise regularly. It helps reduce soreness and cramping that may occur after strenuous workouts. Also is extremely helpful to those who are recovering from […]
As a nurse, it is essential to have personal items to take good care of yourself. It has been said that nurses are like military personnel; not only do they work under pressure, but they also undergo physical stress (mishaps and injuries) on duty. We could also quite possibly, compare the physical side of this […]