by Dionetta Hudzinski | Jul 16, 2014 | Communication |
Words are the building blocks of language. We use words to communicate our thoughts, ideas, beliefs and emotions. Words can have specific meaning or a variety of meanings depending how they are used in conversation. Words can convey a clear message or a confusing...
by Dionetta Hudzinski | Apr 16, 2014 | Caregivers, Coping Techniques, Daily Living |
When we are injured or develop chronic pain that is disabling there is a tendency to feel life is over; that our dreams for the future are destroyed. But in looking back over my life what I found was something quite different. When I was in 5th grade (1958) I had...
by Dionetta Hudzinski | Jan 29, 2014 | Daily Living |
Thou shalt communicate with thy health care providers Tell them the location and intensity of your pain Describe what impact your pain has on your overall quality of life and everyday functioning: quality of sleep, activities of daily living, household chores, job...
by Dionetta Hudzinski | Dec 24, 2013 | Daily Living, Home Remedies, Resources |
I carry a black bag with me on all my visits to my clients who have chronic pain. Inside you will find tools that I use to help someone find a little comfort. These include massage oils (castor oil, olive oil, and grapeseed oil); a variety of pain relieving...
by Dionetta Hudzinski | Nov 19, 2013 | Coping Techniques |
We have all experienced stress at some point in our lives. It is part of life and essential for survival. For some, this is a daily experience that influences our life, our body and our pain. What is stress? Stress is a natural response to a real or perceived (not...
