Even to the layperson, hypertension is constantly associated with stress, anger and prolonged experiences with anxiety. High blood pressure is portrayed in the media, at least to some extent, as a flustered middle-management figure, who is constantly aggravated, sweaty, and stressed out about his job and lifestyle. This image has been ingrained into our heads over the decades, ... Continue Reading
The 7 Most Surprising Things About Chronic Pain
Millions of Americans suffer from chronic pain while the medical system spends billions on ineffective treatments. What are we missing? This post from MindBodyGreen.com highlights the seven things no one understands about chronic pain. In 2016, one in three Americans suffers from chronic pain. That’s more than 100 million Americans, more people than those who have diabetes, ... Continue Reading