Foods That Can Help You Feel Better Part I

We’ve discussed the correlation between food and pain here on the Sore No More blog before.  In this post we talked about how to combat inflammation through diet.    

Today we’re going to take a look at a few foods that might actually help decrease pain and increase the function of your body.

Leafy Green Veggies;

These are rich in calcium that is fantastic for building bone strength.  This is useful if you have a bone malady such as osteoarthritis, but strengthening bones can also help to combat musculo-skeletal ailments and will promote healing.

Oranges;

“By analysing the diets of over 25,000 individuals a team from the University of Manchester, UK found that those with beta-cryptoxanthin in their diet (found in oranges, apricots, nectarines, tangerines, papaya, peaches, plums, and watermelon) were less likely to develop painful inflammatory joint conditions1. The research, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, said that as little as a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice was enough to make a difference. “  {Source}

(Did you know that orange peel extract is also an ingredient in Sore No More?)

Cayenne Pepper;

The active compound in cayenne pepper is Capsaicin, which you may recognize as being one of the active ingredients in Sore No More! But did you know it can actually help combat joint inflammation and improve circulation from inside your body as well? So if you enjoy spicy food, rest assured that you’re doing your aches and pains a favor.  

Enjoy some of these foods that are good for your body, inside and out and stay tuned for future segments about foods that can help rid you of pain!

*Sore No More! is not a licensed physician. All information on this blog is researched by our staff and is subject to inaccuracies. No information found here should be used in the place of advice from your doctor. * Sore No More 150 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532 Tel: (435) 259-5931 Toll Free: (800) 842-6622 www.sorenomore.com

Posture Is A Plus

Click the picture for another great article on posture!

Good posture is key in how you present yourself to others.  It’s also important to your overall health.  Poor posture can lead to a variety of problems including;

-Change in appearance (slouching)
-Pain
-Fatigue


While it can sometimes seem unbelievably hard to correct your posture there are some exercises that can help you strengthen muscles that support good posture. Check out the following links for more information;

Five Stretches To Improve Posture
Improve Your ‘Hunched Over the PC’ Posture
3 Exercises To Improve Your Posture
Exercises to Improve Your Posture


Improving your posture can decrease back and neck pain, make you feel more confident and even ease your breathing, so give these exercises a try and see if they help improve your health! 

*Sore No More! is not a licensed physician. All information on this blog is researched by our staff and is subject to inaccuracies. No information found here should be used in the place of advice from your doctor. * Sore No More 150 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532 Tel: (435) 259-5931 Toll Free: (800) 842-6622 www.sorenomore.com

Can Your Canine Combat Your Chronic Pain?

Xoloitzcuintle {image source}

Many of us have experienced the bond between human and animal.  A favorite canine companion from our childhood or that lovable house cat who’s purring lulls us to sleep at night.

Did you know that pets can also help with chronic pain?  They are found to be especially effective in those suffering from Fibromyalgia.

Interaction with animals can lower stress hormone levels in the body.  Many of those who suffer from Fibromyalgia have indicated that their pain worsens when they are experiencing anxiety, depression or just having a particularly stressful day.   Studies have found that humans whose dogs ‘gaze’ at them more often actually experience higher Oxytocin (the feel good hormone) levels.  So not only can pets decrease the level of negative hormones, they can increase the level of positive hormones!

That doesn’t even begin to cover the wonder of Xolos.   Xolos are a particular breed of dog that are used to help those who suffer from Fibromyalgia.  Dogs naturally have a higher body temperature than humans and Xolos, who have little to no hair are essentially used as living, breathing heating pads for those who are suffering from chronic pain.  

Find our more information about Xolos and how pets can help combat chronic pain at the following links.

Pet Relief
Paws For Comfort
The Healing Power of Pets

Sore No More supports natural health and wellness and it doesn’t get much more natural than having an animal companion who can combat your chronic pain!