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What’s the relationship between food and pain?

We have to breathe and we have to eat. Most of the time, we don't have much choice about the air we're breathing, but we can make wise choices about the foods we eat. If you suffer from arthritis or joint pain, there are some foods you should avoid as they may cause inflammation and pain. These include: Fried foods- That chicken may taste delicious, but if it's fried and you are prone to joint pain, avoiding f...

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Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) useful in reducing pain?

When you are suffering from lower back pain, you want to know how to relieve back pain fast. The last thing you want is someone telling you that the cure for lower back pain may start in your mind. That, however, is the theory behind the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach to physical pain. CBT therapy is typically used to help people identify and change negative thoughts and behaviors by helping them...

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What is the strongest pain killer known to man?

The strongest pain killer known to man is not a single drug, but a group of drugs known as "opioids," which have a high risk of addiction and dependence. The opioid group includes morphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, buprenorphine, and several others. These medications are used as back pain remedies and are commonly prescribed by doctors for extreme lower back pain relief, as well as many other conditions. These power...

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Understanding Inflammation

Inflammation affects millions of people in a number of ways.Inflammation can be good for you, or bad for you. When one is dealing with an acute injury, such as a virus or a broken bone, it is good and necessary for healing. However, when inflammation goes on too long, inflammation can be very damaging to our bodies and mental function.In fact, most chronic illnesses such as arthritis, diabetes, gout, Alzheimer’...

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