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| Don't let pain stop you. A new Special Health Report reveals how you can conquer
Dear Kelley, At some point, everyone feels pain. Pain can be an important message from the body, as when it alerts you to an injury. But far too often, pain lingers. It can take away from your ability to enjoy life and function normally. Chronic pain can rob you of precious moments. Traditionally, doctors and clinicians have attacked pain with capsules and scalpels...with drugs and surgery. But inescapably, these approaches are not without expense, side effects, or risk. Now, as advances are made in deciphering the mechanics of pain, we are finding a host of new (and some very old) ways to control and lessen its manifestations. These approaches use the innate pain-fighting resources of your mind-and-body. They are techniques that not only reduce pain but also your awareness of its presence, permitting you to resume your activities free from discomfort and distraction. See how you can defeat pain when you put your There's more than one or even two ways to conquer pain. Indeed, an array of complementary and alternative techniques is increasingly being recognized and used at leading hospital-based pain management clinics. In this Special Report, the doctors at Harvard Medical School explain them and show you how you can employ them when pain strikes. In the Report you'll learn how your mind-and-body can be your greatest ally in fighting chronic pain. You'll master mind-body relaxation techniques. You'll be instructed in breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, biofeedback and more. The Report explores the benefits of yoga, tai chi, therapeutic massage, acupuncture, physical therapy, and topical pain relievers. You'll even get a definitive answer as to when to use heat and when to use cold to soothe injuries and ease pain. In a special section, the Report reviews ten of the most common types of pain—from headaches to osteoarthritis—and discusses the nondrug, nonsurgical approaches with the strongest evidence for effective pain relief. Before pain strikes again, prepare your counterattack. Take this opportunity to learn the safe and effective alternatives that are at your command. Order Pain Relief Without Drugs or Surgery today. Wishing you the best of health, Nancy Ferrari | ||||
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