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June 4, 2026

Chronic Pain: Is It All in Your Head?

The only thing worse than being in pain is being told that “it’s all in your head.” Sadly, people who suffer from chronic pain are often surrounded by family, friends and physicians who don’t believe they’re in pain. Since pain is invisible, it’s quite common for these people to appear “normal” even when in pain. It’s a major reason why even their most supportive and well-meaning friends may not understand how they feel. All Pain is Real Chronic pain affects a third of all Americans and 1.5 billion people globally. This is more people than diabetes, cardiac disease and cancer combined. It’s very unlikely that all of these people are imagining or exaggerating their pain. Chronic pain may be the result of an underlying medical condition such as fibromyalgia, IBS, endometriosis, traumatic injury, arthritis, nerve damage and multiple sclerosis. However, the pain may also be psychogenic, meaning that it’s cause is psychological. What many of us may not realize is that psychogenic pain is just as real as any other pain. As long as it interferes with daily activities, it doesn’t really matter if there is a physical cause. Get the Right Diagnosis for Your Pain People with chronic pain are a lot likelier to get the “all in your head” diagnosis than other patients. It doesn’t help that chronic pain increases the risk of anxiety and depression making it even more difficult to diagnose the real cause. The first step to getting the right diagnosis is keeping a symptoms…

Depression is a mood disorder that causes feelings of despair and lack of interest. There are varying degrees of depression from mild, to temporary episodes of sadness, to severe, persistent depression. The most severe form of depression is major depression, also known as clinical depression or major depressive disorder. It can affect people of any…

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Exercise benefits every aspect of our health. It works for weight management, boosts energy, and builds a healthier heart (not to mention you’ll look better and have more confidence.) But exercise benefits more than just the body; it’s good for the brain and improves cognitive function; a fit body generally leads to a fitter mind….

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Think about it for a second…how long do you beat yourself up for a mistake or wrong decision? How long do you punish yourself for taking the wrong path? Does getting down on yourself make things any better? No. It only fills your life with misery and frustration, maybe even bouts of depression. And while…

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Don’t you like to get things done? Yes, of course, because being productive makes you happier. Sometimes it’s easy to fall into the habit of spending time on wasteful activities, fooling ourselves that being busy is being productive. But all it does is keep you stuck and slow down your productivity. The goal of productivity…

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Are you stressed or overwhelmed by life? If you answered yes, then this article is for you! Being overwhelmed by difficult situations can take a huge toll on your life, leaving you mentally exhausted and drained. This type of stress can be dangerous to your health if you don’t manage it properly. We can all…

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Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. It can occur in the prostate gland, a small walnut-shaped gland that produces seminal fluid. It commonly affects men over 40 years of age, but it can affect males of any age. Prostate cancer usually grows slowly and is initially confined to…

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One thing that most humans take for granted is the joints on our bodies. It isn’t until the joints start causing us pain, stop working properly, or become injured that we realize all the marvelous things that our joints do. When I was a young man, someone once told me that the thing I would…

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Do you worry that your child might be depressed? As parents, we never want to see our children sad. When the sadness prolongs for no reason, it’s easy for us to blame ourselves and become frustrated. If your child is persistently sad or feels hopeless, it could be a sign that he or she may…

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Antioxidants are a popular topic when it comes to aging and supplementation. What are Antioxidants? Antioxidants are molecules that inhibit oxidation and fight against cell damage. They protect against many diseases and aging. Antioxidants fight free radicals and reduce cell damage. What are free radicals? Oxidation is a form of a chemical reaction that occurs…

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Your belly fat, the fatty tissue surrounding your abdominal region, can be divided into two main parts; Subcutaneous fat – 90% of your body fat is subcutaneous. It is in the layer beneath your skin. It’s the fat you can pinch with your fingers. Visceral fat – 10% of your body fat is beneath your…

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Many of us feel anxious from time to time. Experiencing anxiety occasionally is normal unless it starts affecting our daily life. Anxiety can make you feel afraid and tense and cause sweating, palpitations (thumping heartbeat), fast heart rate, tremors, increased breathing, and dry mouth, to name a few. These physical symptoms occur due to the…

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Diabetes is a chronic medical condition where your body cannot utilize insulin (insulin resistance) or produce enough insulin to control your blood sugar. There are two types of diabetes, and in both types, your blood sugar level rises, which can damage your blood vessels, heart, kidneys, and eyes. Uncontrolled blood sugar can also lead to…

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