Finding Ease in Everyday Movement with Arthritis
Arthritis Doesn’t Have to Hold You Back Living with arthritis can make even simple daily tasks feel like a challenge. Reaching for a cup, climbing stairs, typing on a keyboard, or carrying groceries things most of us take for granted can become uncomfortable or exhausting, and that constant physical strain can quietly affect your mood, […]
All That Holiday Hustle… and the Headache That Comes With It
Holiday Stress Doesn’t Need to Be Your Normal The holiday season is often painted with images of cozy gatherings, sparkling lights, and joyful celebrations. But for many people, the reality feels very different. The rush to prepare, the pressure to be cheerful, the financial strain, and the family expectations can all create a heavy emotional […]
When the Pain Never Stops: Finding Hope Beyond the Headache
Restoring Balance: Effective Care for Headache & Migraine Sufferers I remember when one patient came into the clinic, her shoulders drawn up with tension and her hand gently resting against her temple. She smiled politely, her eyes squinted slightly, as though even the soft light in the room pressed too harshly against her. “I’ve learned […]
Forget “Tough it out”: Pregnancy Isn’t About Enduring Pain Alone
Forget “Tough it out”: Pregnancy Isn’t About Enduring Pain Alone Pregnancy is often accompanied by well-meaning advice, but some messages go too far. As highlighted in the New York Times article The Politics of ‘Tough It Out’, President Trump recently suggested that pregnant women avoid Tylenol and “tough it out” through pain, framing discomfort as […]
Never Ending Eczema – How to Break the Cycle
Never Ending Eczema – How to Break the Cycle About a decade ago, I used to work for a place that did arts and crafts classes for the kids. It was a bit chaotic, but it was the job that really taught me how to roll with the punches. Especially when it came to the […]
Erase Back Pain for Good with Focus and Time
Back pain is one of the most common health complaints, yet its impact is deeply personal and often debilitating. For many, it goes far beyond a dull ache—it becomes a barrier to daily living, affecting everything from work and family life to sleep and emotional well-being. The reasons that back pain may come about are […]
The Shingles Aftermath, the Terrifying Sequel No One Wanted
In 2022, the first ever Shingles Awareness Week took place from February 28th to March 6th. It was the beginning of a larger movement to spread awareness of the viral infection and its many medical risks and complications that came with the condition. As I write this, it’s currently May 2025 and I’ll admit that […]
Unmasking Bell’s Palsy: When You Find More than Hope
Unmasking Bell’s Palsy: When Find More than Hope I remember back in my high school art class, one of my classmates walked into the room and instantly I noticed that he had an eyepatch on. Spotting the confused looks from all the other people in the room, he rolled his one visible eye and explained […]
When Your Knees File for Early Painful Retirement
When Your Knees File for Early Painful Retirement Ever heard of a game called “Dance Dance Revolution”? For a good chunk of millennials, the name might’ve evoked a feeling of nostalgia not so dissimilar to a punch to the gut. For anyone not too familiar with the name (or was born well into the 2010’s), […]
“The Ovarian Cysts Strikes Back” – Time Doesn’t make it Easier
My name is “P,” and this is (yet another) story about my Ovarian Cysts. A few years ago, I used to work in the city, smack dab in the heart of midtown Manhattan in Rockefeller Center. Like many who made the trip, I commuted from the suburbs of New Jersey, five days a week to […]