Bestsellers
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Healing with DMSO
- The Complete Guide to Safe and Natural Treatments for Managing Pain, Inflammation, and Other Chronic Ailments with Dimethyl Sulfoxide
- Written by: Amandha Dawn Vollmer
- Narrated by: Kim Handysides
- Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins
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Discover the benefits that DMSO can bring to your first-aid kit, from safely soothing headaches to easing arthritis pain, in this easy-to-use, fact-filled handbook.
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The Way Out
- A Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven Approach to Healing Chronic Pain
- Written by: Alan Gordon, Alon Ziv
- Narrated by: Alan Gordon
- Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Chronic pain is an epidemic. Fifty million Americans struggle with back pain, headaches, or some other pain that resists all treatment. Desperate pain sufferers are told again and again that there is no cure for chronic pain....
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99 façons de soulager les douleurs au dos et au cou : Conseils d'un physiothérapeute
- Written by: Denis Fortier
- Narrated by: Alexandre Stanké
- Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Les douleurs au dos et au cou ne sont pas une condamnation : elles peuvent être prévenues et soulagées. Vous êtes la personne la mieux placée...
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Treat Your Own Back
- Written by: Robin A McKenzie
- Narrated by: Catherine Popert
- Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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This patient handbook provides an easy-to-follow self-treatment plan to quickly and effectively diagnose, alleviate, treat and manage debilitating back and related pains, even for the long-term sufferer....
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Pain Free (Revised and Updated Second Edition)
- A Revolutionary Method for Stopping Chronic Pain
- Written by: Pete Egoscue, John Lynch - foreword
- Narrated by: Peter Egoscue, Patrick Lawlor
- Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Starting today, you don't have to live in pain. That is the revolutionary message of The Egoscue Method, a breakthrough system for eliminating musculoskeletal pain without drugs, surgery, or expensive physical therapy....
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How to Change Your Mind
- What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence
- Written by: Michael Pollan
- Narrated by: Michael Pollan
- Length: 13 hrs and 35 mins
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An investigation by Michael Pollan into the medical and scientific revolution taking place around psychedelic drugs—and the spellbinding story of his own life-changing psychedelic experiences....
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Healing with DMSO
- The Complete Guide to Safe and Natural Treatments for Managing Pain, Inflammation, and Other Chronic Ailments with Dimethyl Sulfoxide
- Written by: Amandha Dawn Vollmer
- Narrated by: Kim Handysides
- Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Discover the benefits that DMSO can bring to your first-aid kit, from safely soothing headaches to easing arthritis pain, in this easy-to-use, fact-filled handbook.
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The Way Out
- A Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven Approach to Healing Chronic Pain
- Written by: Alan Gordon, Alon Ziv
- Narrated by: Alan Gordon
- Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Chronic pain is an epidemic. Fifty million Americans struggle with back pain, headaches, or some other pain that resists all treatment. Desperate pain sufferers are told again and again that there is no cure for chronic pain....
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99 façons de soulager les douleurs au dos et au cou : Conseils d'un physiothérapeute
- Written by: Denis Fortier
- Narrated by: Alexandre Stanké
- Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Les douleurs au dos et au cou ne sont pas une condamnation : elles peuvent être prévenues et soulagées. Vous êtes la personne la mieux placée...
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Treat Your Own Back
- Written by: Robin A McKenzie
- Narrated by: Catherine Popert
- Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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This patient handbook provides an easy-to-follow self-treatment plan to quickly and effectively diagnose, alleviate, treat and manage debilitating back and related pains, even for the long-term sufferer....
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Pain Free (Revised and Updated Second Edition)
- A Revolutionary Method for Stopping Chronic Pain
- Written by: Pete Egoscue, John Lynch - foreword
- Narrated by: Peter Egoscue, Patrick Lawlor
- Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Starting today, you don't have to live in pain. That is the revolutionary message of The Egoscue Method, a breakthrough system for eliminating musculoskeletal pain without drugs, surgery, or expensive physical therapy....
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How to Change Your Mind
- What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence
- Written by: Michael Pollan
- Narrated by: Michael Pollan
- Length: 13 hrs and 35 mins
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An investigation by Michael Pollan into the medical and scientific revolution taking place around psychedelic drugs—and the spellbinding story of his own life-changing psychedelic experiences....
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Mind Your Body
- A Revolutionary Program to Release Chronic Pain and Anxiety
- Written by: Nicole J. Sachs LCSW, John Stracks MD - foreword
- Narrated by: Nicole J. Sachs LCSW, John Stracks MD
- Length: 8 hrs
- Unabridged
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Learn how to free yourself from chronic pain, anxiety, fatigue, and myriad debilitating conditions through the transformative process of nervous system regulation in this accessible guide from psychotherapist and leading mind-body clinician Nicole Sachs.
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Mind Over Back Pain
- A Radically New Approach to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Back Pain
- Written by: John E. Sarno M.D.
- Narrated by: Peter Berkrot
- Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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This is the book that has given thousands of sufferers new hope - a gentle, effective way to find real relief from back pain, without painkillers, without surgery, without spending days on end in bed....
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Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief
- Guided Practices for Reclaiming Your Body and Your Life
- Written by: Jon Kabat-Zinn
- Narrated by: Jon Kabat-Zinn
- Length: 1 hr and 55 mins
- Original Recording
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If you're reading this, chances are your life, or the life of someone you know, is shaped by pain - and the physical and emotional suffering that usually accompany it....
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Opium for the Masses
- Harvesting Nature's Best Pain Medication
- Written by: Jim Hogshire
- Narrated by: Richard Webb
- Length: 4 hrs and 46 mins
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Americans can learn how to supplement their own medicine chest with natural and legal pain medicine, all without costly and difficult trips to the doctor and pharmacy.
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The Pain Reprocessing Therapy Workbook
- Using the Brain's Neuroplasticity to Break the Cycle of Chronic Pain
- Written by: Olivia S. Sinaiko LPC, Vanessa M. Blackstone MSW, Alan Gordon LCSW - foreword
- Narrated by: Eleanor Caudill
- Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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At the heart of this groundbreaking workbook is pain reprocessing therapy (PRT)—the most effective current treatment for chronic pain.
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Chair Yoga for Seniors Over 60
- Gently Build Strength, Flexibility, Energy, & Mental Fitness in Just 2 Weeks to Improve Your Quality of Life and Grow Older Gracefully
- Written by: Chapshaw Publications
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Ruelas
- Length: 3 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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One big secret to growing older with confidence, dignity, and style is hidden in two words: Chair Yoga....
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Toxic Superfoods
- How Oxalate Overload Is Making You Sick—and How to Get Better
- Written by: Sally K. Norton
- Narrated by: Sally K. Norton, Jeremy J. Raw
- Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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An acclaimed nutrition educator reveals how the foods you’re eating to get healthy might be making you sick....
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The Migraine Miracle
- A Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, Ancestral Diet to Reduce Inflammation and Relieve Your Headaches for Good
- Written by: Josh Turknett MD, Jenny Turnkett - contributor
- Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
- Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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In The Migraine Miracle, a neurologist with a personal history of migraines offers listeners the revolutionary dietary cure that leverages the body's own natural wisdom to end chronic migraine headaches....
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Deep Medicine
- How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Healthcare Human Again
- Written by: Eric Topol
- Narrated by: Graham Winton
- Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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One of America's top doctors reveals how AI will empower physicians and revolutionize patient care....
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A Few Interesting Bits, a Lot of Dry Lists
- By Chris Elder on 2020-04-18
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Healing Back Pain
- Written by: John E. Sarno M.D.
- Narrated by: John E. Sarno M.D.
- Length: 3 hrs and 23 mins
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Do you have back, neck, or shoulder pain that keeps recurring or won't go away? Do you have to "baby" your back? Does back pain keep you from living a full life? If so, you may be suffering from TMS...
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The Mindbody Prescription
- Healing the Body, Healing the Pain
- Written by: John E. Sarno M.D.
- Narrated by: Brian Holsopple
- Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Dr. John E. Sarno's Healing Back Pain is a New York Times best seller that has helped over 500,000 readers.....
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Backbone
- Living with Chronic Pain Without Turning into One
- Written by: Karen Duffy
- Narrated by: Karen Duffy
- Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins
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Backbone is a life-fulfilling message about managing chronic pain and living a life of purpose....
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Beating Endo
- How to Reclaim Your Life from Endometriosis
- Written by: Iris Kerin Orbuch MD, Amy Stein DPT
- Narrated by: Anna Crowe
- Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins
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From two of the world’s leading experts in endometriosis comes an essential, first-of-its kind book that unwraps the mystery of the disease and gives women the tools they need to reclaim their lives from it....
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The Nervous System Reset
- Heal Trauma, Resolve Chronic Pain, and Regulate Your Emotions with the Power of the Vagus Nerve
- Written by: Jessica Maguire
- Narrated by: Jessica Maguire
- Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins
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Vagus nerve expert and the voice behind @repairing_the_nervous_system Jessica Maguire shares a cutting-edge program to heal your nervous system—for anyone struggling with anxiety, chronic pain, burnout, depression, IBS, PTSD, rheumatoid arthritis, and more....
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Rebound
- Train Your Mind to Bounce Back Stronger from Sports Injuries
- Written by: Cindy Kuzma, Carrie Jackson Cheadle
- Narrated by: Carrie Jackson Cheadle
- Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Written by a leading mental skills coach and contributing editor to Runner’s World (US), this is a practical guide to building the psychological resilience that athletes need to recover from injury and rebound stronger....
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Sunbreak
- Healing the Pain No One Can Explain
- Written by: Shana Johnson
- Narrated by: Katie Caruso
- Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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If you’re suffering from chronic pain—like migraines, back and neck pain, and digestive issues—your nerves might be the source....
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The Bible Cure for Headaches
- Ancient Truths, Natural Remedies and the Latest Findings for Your Health Today
- Written by: Don Colbert
- Narrated by: Greg Wheatley
- Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Headaches...you don't have to live with them! In this concise audiobook you'll discover valuable, usable information that can help you get rid of headache pain....
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Polyvagal Theory Made Simple
- 70 Self-Guided Exercises to Quickly Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve for Nervous System Regulation & Help Release Trauma (PTSD, Anxiety & Chronic Pain Books, Book 2)
- Written by: Calvin Caufield
- Narrated by: Kyle Ouellette
- Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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It might feel impossible to live without the burden of constant stress or the pain of traumatic memories. For many the coping mechanisms they’ve managed to develop are all they have.
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The Divided Mind
- Written by: John E. Sarno
- Narrated by: Paul Hecht, James Boles
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
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The crowning achievement of Dr. John E. Sarno's long and successful career as a groundbreaking medical pioneer....
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How to Be Sick (Second Edition)
- A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers
- Written by: Toni Bernhard
- Narrated by: Deon Vozov
- Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins
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In 2001, Toni Bernhard got sick and stayed that way. As she and her partner faced the confusion, frustration, and despair of a life with sudden limitations - a life that was vastly different from the one they’d thought they’d have together - Toni had to learn how to be sick....
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Anti Inflammatory Diet: The Simple Plan Proven to Fight Pain & Disease with Whole Foods & Natural Remedies
- Written by: Marcus Peterson
- Narrated by: Martin James
- Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins
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With the 24 Anti-Inflammatory Diet Tips in this book, you'll avoid inflammation risk factors in your everyday life - and feel better right away....
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Somatics
- Reawakening The Mind's Control Of Movement, Flexibility, And Health
- Written by: Thomas Hanna
- Narrated by: Chris Kipiniak
- Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Building on the foundation laid by Moshe Feldenkrais, Thomas Hanna's groundbreaking work completely redefines the body's potential for withstanding decline. His gentle program for the mind and body proves once and for all that so many problems we accept as inevitable over time....
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La force du nerf vague
- Comment la stimulation de ce nerf vous permettra d’activer vos processus de guérison et de vous débarrasser enfin de vos douleurs du quotidien (exercices inclus)
- Written by: PureCure
- Narrated by: Thibaud Auer
- Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins
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Vous souffrez depuis longtemps de problèmes de digestion, de migraines, d’anxiété ou d’autres maux dont vous n’arrivez pas à vous...
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Healing with DMSO
- The Complete Safe Healing Guide to Treat Inflammation, Pains, Stroke, Arthritis, Diabetes, and Other Ailments with Dimethyl Sulfoxide
- Written by: Dr. Rosemont Michael
- Narrated by: Hadi Hajjar
- Length: 18 mins
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DMSO is a natural miracle solvent used for the treatment of so many ailments. DMSO is an acronym for Dimethyl Sulfoxide and it is a 100 percent natural solvent that every tree has. The substance is mainly extracted by the paper industry....
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The Pain Reprocessing Therapy Workbook
- Using the Brain's Neuroplasticity to Break the Cycle of Chronic Pain
- Written by: Olivia S. Sinaiko LPC, Vanessa M. Blackstone MSW, Alan Gordon LCSW - foreword
- Narrated by: Eleanor Caudill
- Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Do you suffer from back, knee, or neck pain, migraines, arthritis, fibromyalgia, or any other condition that causes chronic discomfort? Have you searched far and wide for answers only to find yourself disappointed and in pain again? This discouraging cycle can be as damaging to your quality of life as the pain itself. If you're tired of running into roadblocks, it might be time for a new approach. It's time to leverage the natural power and flexibility of your brain, so you can finally free yourself from chronic pain and take charge of your life.
Written by: Olivia S. Sinaiko LPC, and others
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Polyvagal Theory Made Simple
- 70 Self-Guided Exercises to Quickly Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve for Nervous System Regulation & Help Release Trauma (PTSD, Anxiety & Chronic Pain Books, Book 2)
- Written by: Calvin Caufield
- Narrated by: Kyle Ouellette
- Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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It might feel impossible to live without the burden of constant stress or the pain of traumatic memories. For many the coping mechanisms they’ve managed to develop are all they have. The remarkable resilience of trauma survivors goes a long way, but the path to deeply healing is something we’re still discovering. The innovative approach of Polyvagal Theory marks a new milestone in our understanding. It’s not just about how to live with the burden of your past…
Written by: Calvin Caufield
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Büro macht Rücken [Office Makes Back]
- Wie Du Deine Schmerzen endlich los wirst [How to Finally Get Rid of Your Pain]
- Written by: Flavia Treptow
- Narrated by: Franziska Dier
- Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Leidest Du unter Rückenschmerzen durch stundenlanges Sitzen im Büro? Fühlst Du Dich oft verspannt und suchst nach einer dauerhaften Lösung? Dieses Buch zeigt Dir, wie Du Deine Rückenschmerzen effektiv lindern und langfristig schmerzfrei bleiben kannst – und das ganz ohne teure Behandlungen oder komplizierte Übungen.
Written by: Flavia Treptow
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Das Schmerz-weg-Buch [The Pain-Away Book]
- Raus aus der Schmerzspirale: Auslöser erkennen, Ursachen verstehen, zurück in ein unbeschwertes Leben [Get Out of the Pain Spiral: Recognize Triggers, Understand Causes, Back to a Carefree Life]
- Written by: Dr. med. Ulrich Strunz
- Narrated by: Thomas Höricht
- Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Schmerzen können Betroffene in die Verzweiflung treiben und schränken das Leben massiv ein: Allein in Deutschland sind 4,5 Millionen Menschen aufgrund langanhaltender Schmerzen körperlich und sozial beeinträchtigt. Dabei sind die meisten Schmerzen vermeidbar und gut zu behandeln – ob es sich um chronische Schmerzerkrankungen wie Kopfschmerzen, Arthrose, Rheuma oder Fibromyalgie handelt oder um Schmerzen aufgrund einer Krebserkrankung, Verletzung oder nach einer Operation.
Written by: Dr. med. Ulrich Strunz
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Healing from Within
- My Battle with Cirrhosis and the Road to Wellness
- Written by: Rollin Cole
- Narrated by: Alyssa Kang
- Length: 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Discover the transformative journey of one individual’s battle with cirrhosis and how they embraced a path of healing from within. In Healing from Within, you’ll be guided through personal stories, practical advice, and empowering lessons on overcoming illness and reclaiming wellness.
Written by: Rollin Cole
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Pain
- The Culture and Science of Pain
- Written by: Connie R. Faltynek PhD
- Narrated by: Warren Kati
- Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Pain is the number one reason people schedule medical appointments. Yet many people do not receive adequate relief, especially for chronic pain. Pain: The Culture and Science of Pain describes the multiple factors that contribute to the ongoing problem of unrelieved pain. There are both cultural and scientific reasons. The book discusses how various cultures and religions throughout history have downplayed the importance of relieving pain. Such biases persist today.
Written by: Connie R. Faltynek PhD
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The Pain Reprocessing Therapy Workbook
- Using the Brain's Neuroplasticity to Break the Cycle of Chronic Pain
- Written by: Olivia S. Sinaiko LPC, Vanessa M. Blackstone MSW, Alan Gordon LCSW - foreword
- Narrated by: Eleanor Caudill
- Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Do you suffer from back, knee, or neck pain, migraines, arthritis, fibromyalgia, or any other condition that causes chronic discomfort? Have you searched far and wide for answers only to find yourself disappointed and in pain again? This discouraging cycle can be as damaging to your quality of life as the pain itself. If you're tired of running into roadblocks, it might be time for a new approach. It's time to leverage the natural power and flexibility of your brain, so you can finally free yourself from chronic pain and take charge of your life.
Written by: Olivia S. Sinaiko LPC, and others
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Polyvagal Theory Made Simple
- 70 Self-Guided Exercises to Quickly Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve for Nervous System Regulation & Help Release Trauma (PTSD, Anxiety & Chronic Pain Books, Book 2)
- Written by: Calvin Caufield
- Narrated by: Kyle Ouellette
- Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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It might feel impossible to live without the burden of constant stress or the pain of traumatic memories. For many the coping mechanisms they’ve managed to develop are all they have. The remarkable resilience of trauma survivors goes a long way, but the path to deeply healing is something we’re still discovering. The innovative approach of Polyvagal Theory marks a new milestone in our understanding. It’s not just about how to live with the burden of your past…
Written by: Calvin Caufield
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Büro macht Rücken [Office Makes Back]
- Wie Du Deine Schmerzen endlich los wirst [How to Finally Get Rid of Your Pain]
- Written by: Flavia Treptow
- Narrated by: Franziska Dier
- Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Leidest Du unter Rückenschmerzen durch stundenlanges Sitzen im Büro? Fühlst Du Dich oft verspannt und suchst nach einer dauerhaften Lösung? Dieses Buch zeigt Dir, wie Du Deine Rückenschmerzen effektiv lindern und langfristig schmerzfrei bleiben kannst – und das ganz ohne teure Behandlungen oder komplizierte Übungen.
Written by: Flavia Treptow
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Das Schmerz-weg-Buch [The Pain-Away Book]
- Raus aus der Schmerzspirale: Auslöser erkennen, Ursachen verstehen, zurück in ein unbeschwertes Leben [Get Out of the Pain Spiral: Recognize Triggers, Understand Causes, Back to a Carefree Life]
- Written by: Dr. med. Ulrich Strunz
- Narrated by: Thomas Höricht
- Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Schmerzen können Betroffene in die Verzweiflung treiben und schränken das Leben massiv ein: Allein in Deutschland sind 4,5 Millionen Menschen aufgrund langanhaltender Schmerzen körperlich und sozial beeinträchtigt. Dabei sind die meisten Schmerzen vermeidbar und gut zu behandeln – ob es sich um chronische Schmerzerkrankungen wie Kopfschmerzen, Arthrose, Rheuma oder Fibromyalgie handelt oder um Schmerzen aufgrund einer Krebserkrankung, Verletzung oder nach einer Operation.
Written by: Dr. med. Ulrich Strunz
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Healing from Within
- My Battle with Cirrhosis and the Road to Wellness
- Written by: Rollin Cole
- Narrated by: Alyssa Kang
- Length: 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Discover the transformative journey of one individual’s battle with cirrhosis and how they embraced a path of healing from within. In Healing from Within, you’ll be guided through personal stories, practical advice, and empowering lessons on overcoming illness and reclaiming wellness.
Written by: Rollin Cole
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Pain
- The Culture and Science of Pain
- Written by: Connie R. Faltynek PhD
- Narrated by: Warren Kati
- Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Pain is the number one reason people schedule medical appointments. Yet many people do not receive adequate relief, especially for chronic pain. Pain: The Culture and Science of Pain describes the multiple factors that contribute to the ongoing problem of unrelieved pain. There are both cultural and scientific reasons. The book discusses how various cultures and religions throughout history have downplayed the importance of relieving pain. Such biases persist today.
Written by: Connie R. Faltynek PhD