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Ginger for Pain Relief: 5 Supporting Studies
One of the most widely known and respected herbal remedies, ginger has been a go-to for pain relief for thousands of years.
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Boswellia for Pain: 3 Supporting Studies
Steeped in tradition, the time-tested herb Boswellia serrata, aka Frankincense, has shown promise for non-addictive pain relief in numerous studies.
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Anti-Inflammatories: Good or Bad for Acute Pain?
The answer to this question may seem like a no-brainer. But a new study is calling the decades-long treatment of anti-inflammatory drugs for acute pain ...
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Prebiotics and the Goldilock’s Effect: Getting it Just Right for Gut Health Management
While the value of prebiotics for healthy microflora is well established, some individuals may not tolerate inulin, a known high FODMAP (Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Mono- ...
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Veterans Study Shows Pre-surgical Acupuncture Results in Less Pain, Fewer Opioids
Veterans who have acupuncture before surgery report less pain and need far fewer opioids to manage their discomfort, according to a randomized, controlled study being ...
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U Vermont’s Multi-Stakeholder Integrative Pain Pilot: Initial Reflections on Outcomes & Transferability
In recent weeks, two influential integrative health organizations each chose to feature presentations on the expansive, multidisciplinary, and remarkably patient-choice integrative pain pilot associated with ...
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Hinge Health Partners with CVS Health for Pharmacy Benefit Management
After rigorous evaluation, CVS Health selected Hinge Health as part of its Point Solutions Management service to help its pharmacy benefit management (PBM) clients address ...
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Veterans Administration Making Significant Progress in Non-Drug Treatments for Chronic Pain
A new study based on Veterans Affairs health records finds that non-drug treatments for chronic pain given to military service members may reduce the risk ...
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New Pain Organ Discovered in the Skin
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have discovered a new sensory organ that is able to detect painful mechanical damage, such as pricks and impacts. ...
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Part 2: A Conversation with National Pain Leader Sean Mackey, MD, PhD on Integrative Practices and the Controversial Oregon Opioid Tapering Decision
Shortly after my recent post, “How the Backlash to Oregon’s Plan to Taper Opioids with Integrative Approaches Missed the Mark,” I received an e-note from ...
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