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Chronic pain affects an estimated 86 million American adults to some degree. Approximately 45 million Americans suffer from chronic headaches. Indie Cooper-Guzman RN shares information and advice about migraines and headaches, their causes, triggers, and treatments.

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Thursday, November 30, 2006

Holiday Gift Ideas
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Have you got your gift list ready? Do you know who you need gifts for? Do you know what to get them? If you know of someone who suffers from arthritic pain, you might consider something that helps them stay warm:

A shawl or a wrap, maybe a warm robe or slippers, how about some gloves, a scarf or some leggings? How about a new heating pad or ice pack?

Maybe your loved one enjoys herbal remedies. Perhaps an herbal pillow that can be refrigerated or microwaved is an option. If not maybe a re-usable pack that is used in a similar way will be just as good, They are often available for multiple body parts such as backs and necks or arms or legs. Even eye masks are often available to help folks with facial pain.

Herbal teas can make great gifts. Aroma candles or incense might help folks who need to calm their surroundings. What about music for relaxation or maybe gentle exercise? Mats for Yoga, a special exercise towel or a new water jug to take to the gym? maybe sweat bands or nice hair ties/clips to keep hair out of the way during work outs? These would be great stocking stuffers perhaps!

A day at the spa is usually a very nice gift for a loved one. And if this isn't in your budget, you might consider some creative ways you can bring the spa to that special someone using a few of the items presented here!!

These are just a few gift ideas that have popped into my head during these few minutes. Can you think of others to add to my list?


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Posted by: Indie Cooper-Guzman, RN at 8:55 PM

3 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

how about something for someone with carpeltunel(haha or however you spell it... if you can even understand what i said) what would you get them? gloves?

12:55 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Gloves with high wrist cuffs might help keep the area warm. Maybe some magnetic wrist supports might also help.

9:58 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

There are specially made mouse pads that have a gel-filled support for the wrist. I had the beginnings of CT and this really helped.

8:47 PM  

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