Peripheral neuropathy is actual damage to the nerves, and most commonly experienced in the person’s legs and feet. Symptoms are often described as painful, burning, numbness, tingling, or electric shock. It can affect balance, stability, cause cramping, weakness, poor coordination…
#55 Evening Primrose Oil – for pain relief
Have you ever heard of the Evening Primrose? It is a biennial plant, meaning it takes two years to complete its biological life cycle, and it is characterized by it’s beautiful yellow flowers. Its name stems (no pun intended) from…
#54 Lidocaine – Numbing the Pain
What is Lidocaine? Lidocaine is a type of anesthetic, a substance which numbs tissues to block pain perception. Lidocaine is often used as a topical anesthetic in forms such as gels, liquids, or creams, but is also available via injections.…
#53 Stretching – Best Moves Ever
Stretching is known to help prevent injury and this is also true for atrophing muscles caused by peripheral neuropathy. Read about different types of stretches, their benefits and when best to stretch.
#52 Orthotics: When it’s Not Always a Walk in the Park
For many people experiencing neuropathy, foot drop or drop foot may be a developing symptom that is uncomfortable and frustrating. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) characterizes drop foot as the struggle or inability to lift the toes…
#51 Your Present: Mind Full or Mindful?
A lot of our time is spent thinking. Not only do we think a lot, but we think a lot about things outside of any present moment. Thanks to the evolutionary achievement of stimulus independent thought, the human default brain…
#50 Mirror Box Therapy – Retraining the Brain
Mirror Box Therapy (also known as Mirror Therapy) was created by Villayanur S. Ramachandran initially to assist in the alleviation of phantom limb pain. The principle of mirror box therapy is the use of a mirror to create a reflective illusion of an affected limb…
#49 Herbal Healing: Careful With Comfrey
Comfrey isn’t just a pretty plant. Growing approximately three feet tall and producing stalks covered with pointed leaves and white, pink, or purple flowers, herbal medicine traditions have used applications of this plant for centuries. From poultices or mashed topical…
#48 Home Detox: Gardening for Wellness
Home Detox: Indoor Gardening for Wellness! With winter well behind us (knock on wood… this is Canada after all) nature is in full swing, blooming and growing! If you have a green thumb, your yard may be calling to you.…
#47 Journaling for Pain Management
If you’re suffering from chronic pain, a simple but helpful tool to consider is journaling. It doesn’t involve much (just a pen, paper, and the willingness to sit down and write), but it can be quite useful for pain management.…
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