Finding relief for headaches or migraines is possible by getting a better understanding of what’s causing your pain. Educating yourself about health, wellness, and the specific ailments you are dealing with provides the best foundation for progress and recovery. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT HEADACHES AND MIGRAINES The most common headache and migraine types and how to identify yours. Why prescription …
Less Sleep Can Equal More Pain: Part II
In Part I of this topic, we talked about sleep and pain and the sleep, stress, pain triad. If you’re looking for more detail regarding sleep and pain specifically, the New York Times recently published an excellent article on the complex relationship between these two elements. They discuss a study that demonstrated lack of sleep created a ramped up sensation to pain, and …
Less Sleep Can Equal More Pain
We all know that lack of quality sleep has numerous detrimental effects on our day to day life and our overall health. But, one thing you may not have realized is that lack of sleep can actually increase your perception of pain. Let that sink in for a minute… Less sleep can increase the intensity of pain or discomfort you’re …
Melatonin – The best option if you can’t sleep?
When you have difficulty sleeping, melatonin may be one of the first things you may reach for in an effort to get some rest. But, is melatonin the best option and are there any side effects? Background Melatonin is a natural hormone made by your body’s pineal gland. This is a pea-sized gland located just above the middle of the …
Meet Miranda
Many of you have had the opportunity to meet and visit with Miranda here in our office, she keeps everything here running with ease. And, I wanted you to get to know the wonderful woman that is Miranda a little better. We are so lucky to have her talent and skills at Momentum! Where did you grow up? Sun Valley, …