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06/01/2026

It's winter. It's dark. And a lot of people report having post-holiday blues. But if you suffer from chronic pain, struggling against depression and anxiety can be an everyday battle.

Most people suffering from chronic pain find medications and other treatments that reduce pain, but most must find ways to live with some pain for long periods of time.

If you need help getting through a rough patch, there are numerous free resources you can access. Following are just two that offer virtual support for individuals and you can even join virtual support groups so you can share with and hear from others with chronic pain.

The US Pain Foundation: https://painconnection.org/support-groups/
The Center for Chronic Illnesses: https://www.thecenterforchronicillness.org/programs

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/newsroom/news-releases/2025/03/worldwide-study-finds-high-rates-of-depression-and-anxiety-in-people-with-chronic-pain

The Center for Chronic Illness is a national nonprofit organization serving patients and their loved ones across the United States and in a number of other countries. Our mission is to promote well-being and decrease isolation for those impacted by chronic illness through support and education.

26/12/2025

We have a lot to learn about chronic pain and how to treat it. In the most comprehensive analysis of studies on the use of tramadol for treating chronic pain, it's been found that it has little effect on relieving pain, but has significant and damaging side effects.

It's unfortunate that with conditions as widespread as chronic pain it can take years, even decades of field use to determine true efficacy and get quantifiable data on side effects.

Not all drugs are evil. But with complex conditions like chronic pain, there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Let's hope that all healthcare professionals -- traditional, ancient and modern -- find ways to work together toward better setting expectations and helping people to craft personalized solutions that truly suit their needs.

Tramadol, a potent synthetic opioid, has been widely used to treat moderate to severe pain, but a new study suggests that the medication’s potential risks outweigh its “limited” benefits for chronic pain and that the use of it should be minimized.

01/11/2025

We use cloves in food like second nature, especially this time of year. They're not just rich in flavor, but they're packed with health benefits!

In the vast world of spices, few carry as strong an aroma or as rich a history as Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) do! The tiny, dried flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum tree are one of the most sought-after spices in the whole world. Once reserved for royalty, traded across seas, and prized for its...

20/10/2025

One of the most difficult issues with chronic pain is that there are no biomarkers to help doctors pinpoint a diagnosis. A conclusive set may be a ways off, but this is progress!

Dr. Niculescu and other researchers studied blood biomarkers to create personalized care for people with chronic pain

02/10/2025

It means that an ingredient is rigorously tested and Generally Recognized as Safe — and that’s exactly the standard we live by. 💡 Dive into the science behind our formulations.

29/09/2025

Women’s bodies are biologically different—and so is their pain. Yet pain solutions often ignore this reality. Here’s what you should know.

18/09/2025

Did you know that the same compounds that give herbs, spices, and essential oils their aroma also play a powerful role in your wellness? 🌿

They're called terpenes, and they’re found in everything from your favorite foods to your skincare products. One terpene in particular, Beta-Caryophyllene, is known for its unique ability to interact with your body’s endocannabinoid system—supporting calm, balance, and overall wellbeing.

In this short video, we break down what terpenes are, where you’ll find them, and why Napreva relies on Beta-Caryophyllene as a key ingredient in our formulation.

🎥 Watch now and discover the science of scent and wellness.

10/09/2025

03/09/2025

Did you know humans and mice share around 85% of their genes—especially those tied to the brain and immune system? Understanding both our similarities and differences helps scientists choose the right research models to develop safer, more effective treatments. 🧬🐭

09/05/2025

LET'S NOT WASTE TIME AND MONEY STUDYING PAIN

You’ve probably never heard of the NIH Office of Pain Planning and Policy. It sounds like an ivory tower. But it’s a workhorse. Just 2 dozen people direct and coordinate all research to tackle chronic pain at the NIH and NIH-funded programs at universities, hospitals and labs across the country.

They study pain, what causes it, how to diagnose and treat it. They work to help people with pain-related addiction. They fund studies of rare pain conditions that don’t interest Big Pharma - like rare forms of pain in children we’re only now recognizing are very real.

They bring scientists and doctors together from every corner of our country and the world to share their work. All this is to help at least 50 million Americans who suffer from chronic pain to get better care and lead fuller lives.

In recent weeks, while our attention was on more sensational news, OPPP quietly vanished.

With it go the hopes and dreams of the 47,996 members of the neurofibromatosis community who represent 145,000 fellow citizens diagnosed with the disease. The really scary thing is that improved diagnosis aided by OPPP is revealing even more young children with "non-specific" pain may have this disease.

Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body. Yup. It’s excruciatingly painful. Kids are diagnosed with type 1 at around age 8 and late teens to early 20s for type 2. People with type 2 usually die by age 54. That’s a long time to live without effective treatment and nobody in your corner.

Parents give up jobs to provide constant in-home care. Siblings go without. They watch every single day as a child in their midst suffers from pain, developmental disabilities, skeletomuscular deformities and worse. Neurofibromatosis doesn't just take one life. It crushes whole families.

That’s just one type of chronic pain that the OPPP helped fight. Until now.

This news should concern not only researchers and healthcare professionals but also ​every American and resident of North Carolina | Opinion

22/04/2025

On this 55th Earth Day, we are grateful to the planet for the bounty of resources pthatromote natural health and wellness.

19/03/2025

Terpenes from the Cannabis sativa plant may offer a promising new approach to treating fibromyalgia and post-surgical pain, according to research from the University of Arizona Health Sciences, published in Pharmacological Reports.

Terpenes from cannabis may relieve chronic pain without THC’s psychoactive effects. Researchers found that certain terpenes significantly reduced fibromyalgia and post-surgical pain in animal studies, with geraniol showing the most promise. Terpenes: A Potential Breakthrough for Pain Relief Terpe