New Year’s Eve marks a night of, oftentimes, overindulgence, excess, and general celebration. For 45% of people in the U.S., however, the next day turns towards more positive, healthy goals and resolutions for the coming year. How did that transition happen and when did the practice of New Year’s resolutions start? Why do we make…
The holidays are a time for being with family, relaxing, and making those memories that we’ll reflect on for years to come. Pain, however, is never mindful of the day or the week. Often, with the stress of keeping up with the general merriment and being constantly “on,” we can create pain flare-ups in days…
(Update so it’s specifically referring to NVCPC, give a quick thank you to patients at the end, and update for earlier in the week) “I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future. The Spirits of all Three…
This holiday season, many people take a break from their work, leaving early or coming in late. There is one group of people who don’t have that luxury. Chronic pain conditions are year-round and don’t know what it means to take a vacation, for both the patient and their caregiver. This holiday season, take some…
Health and wellness is about much more than simply treating our pain or symptoms. Our overall wellbeing relies on so much more. This time of year especially we begin to think about ways we can help our communities. Did you know that volunteering has health benefits? Here are ten benefits of volunteering that can help…