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Finding HOPE
Overcoming 5 Common Chronic Pain Fears
By: Jena Ann, Hope Instilled
 FEAR is what leaves us feeling stuck, it can control us and manipulate us if we let it. We might not even realize fear is in control. Thoughts in the back of our mind say things to us and we just listen automatically without hesitation.
What fears do you have with chronic pain? Do they have too much power?
It is okay to have fears, we all do, but the question is to what degree? Are your fears controlling your life? Are they holding you back from making improvements?
Living with chronic pain is not easy, there are no easy solutions or magical cures, but there is always the possibility of finding more light in the darkness. Hope is available, change is inevitable, and improving your life is always possible.
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"If we expect change we must act on our hope every day until we have accomplished what we wanted."
- Christopher Goodman
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Discovering Alternative Treatments:
Naturopathic Medicine
From: Hope Instilled
What is Naturopathic Medicine?
 Naturopathic medicine (naturopathy) is based on the concept that the body has the natural ability to heal itself. A naturopath physician assesses a person as a whole, identifies the cause of the problem or illness, and treats it with natural solutions tailored to that patient. They also provide advice on lifestyle changes to treat health problems and even prevent them.
How Naturopaths Can Help with Chronic Pain
Since a naturopath looks at the whole health of a person on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels, they could be helpful at treating just about any chronic illness. In addition, treatments are non-invasive and natural so they are not harmful, side effects are rare. Secondly, physicians focus on finding the root causes for pain, unlike Modern Medicine that focuses on symptoms. Therefore, they eliminate the problems which allows a person’s body to heal, preventing the pain from getting worse with time. Thirdly, Naturopaths help people live healthier lifestyles, and give advice to prevent future diseases.
Learn more about what is is, the principles of naturopathy, treatments, conditions it can help, how safe it is, the history of it, scientific proof, how to find a good practitioner, and what to expect at the initial appointment on our website.
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Exercise and chronic pain, it's not what you think.
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Exploring Wellness: Pilates
What is Pilates?
By: Hope Instilled
 Pilates is a method of exercise and physical movement designed to stretch, strengthen, and balance the body (An Exercise in Balance: The Pilates Phenomenon). It will stabilize and strengthen your core postural muscles supporting the spine. Pilates helps with alignment which helps relieve and prevent back pain. When doing Pilates, you gain greater control over the movement of your body through correct spinal and pelvic alignment, concentration on movement, and through proper breathing.
Benefits of Pilates for Chronic Pain
Pilates exercises for chronic pain work by enhancing the primary muscular support system of the body, to offload the joints and important structures of the body, ultimately leading to a reduction of pain (Physiolates, 2018). Pilates is great for chronic pain sufferers because exercises are low impact, they increase muscle strength, and can be altered to fit your ability level. Often your brain will move away from focusing on painful areas when it is busy concentrating on the body as a whole.
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“Hope is not pretending that troubles don’t exist. It is the hope that they won’t last forever. That hurts will be healed and difficulties overcome. That we will be led out of the darkness and into the sunshine.”
- Anonymous
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DIY Natural Recipe: Butterbur
Butterbur can help with:
- Treating Seasonal Allergies
- Improving Inflammation
- Relieving Migraines
- Reducing Asthma
- Protect Brain & Heart
Butterbur, or Petasites hybridus, is a type of shrub typically found in Europe as well as some parts of Asia and North America.
It is a member of the sunflower family of plants. And it is related to the dandelion, marigold, dahlia, safflower, thistle and artichoke.
Its potent medicinal properties have been used for centuries as a natural remedy for various health conditions.
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HOW TO PREPARE
Take as softgel capsules.
They are widely available in most natural health stores and online retailers. Recommended dosage is 50–75 milligrams twice a day. Start with a smaller amount to assess tolerance.
Look for a reputable brand with very few added ingredients for the best quality. Avoid butterbur products containing pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs), a chemical that can cause damage to the liver and other adverse side effects.
Read more on Butterbur on Dr. Axe: Butterbur: The Herb that Relieves Allergies, Migraines & More
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Hope Instilled Resources & Support
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 New Content on Website
View our page on Naturopathic Physicians find out what they are and how they can help with chronic pain. Plus, a new blog post: Overcoming 5 Common Chronic Pain Fears
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Yours in hope,
Jory Pradjinski
Founder of Hope Instilled, Inc.
414-731-7939
info@hopeinstilled.org |
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