Pain Medicine

The Innovations in Mind/Body Therapies series is a collection of 10 short books that review latest thinking and research findings in Integrative Medicine, which is contrary to the bottom-up dogma that has been part of main-stream medicine for over a century. The focus is on what how the body down to the sub-cellular level reacts to its environment and how the mind can be intentionally used to affect the health through self-talk, imagery, meditation, and hypnotherapy.

Do you suffer from pains or inflammation? Are chronic injuries or toxins in your body causing you grief? Have you considered the benefits of cupping therapy? Most of us will suffer from some form of pain or discomfort at some stage of our lives. Some may suffer endlessly from chronic conditions that are barely touched by drugs and can leave sufferers feeling hopeless and depressed. But the good news is there is hope.

When you live with back pain, you live with equally unbearable side effects. Anxiety. Depression. Fatigue. Hopelessness. You’re fighting a daily battle impossible to articulate and difficult to see. The list of remedies has been short, unappealing, and ineffective. So you’ve accepted pain. You’ve settled for it because you’ve had to. But you don’t have to anymore.

Vinh Pham is a world-class physical therapist who has worked with a broad range of clients. Early in his career, he discovered a disappointing truth: most of his patients came to him already in pain. They had lifestyle habits that misaligned their joints and tightened their muscles. And the recent epidemic of prolonged sitting—which represents an all-day assault on the body—has only made things worse. A precise and simple toolkit for tweaking the way we move (or refuse to move), Sit Up Straight outlines a process that starts with a daily posture regimen.

What If one simple, natural oil could transform your beauty routine, support your health, and even replace toxic household products? Castor oil has been a trusted remedy for centuries, known for its ability to nourish skin, promote hair growth, support digestion, ease muscle and joint pain, and even enhance home and pet care—all without harmful chemicals. In Castor Oil Natural Remedies: Timeless Recipes for Beauty and Wellness, you’ll discover how to harness the power of this versatile, all-natural oil with over 100 easy-to-follow recipes for self-care, wellness, and everyday living.

Did you now that the largest of our 12 cranial nerves is the vagus nerve? Did you also know that this autonomic-nervous-system related nerve, if stimulated in the right way, can reduce our body pain stress, inflammation, trauma, depression and abdominal plains? If you never heard about vagus nerves, which are usually referred to in the singular, they are the longest and maybe the most important autonomic nerves in human body. Approximately 80 percent of its nerve fibers drive information from the body to the brain.

Each of us will know physical pain in our lives, but none of us knows when it will come or how long it will stay. Today as much as 10 percent of the population of the United States suffers from chronic pain. It is more widespread, misdiagnosed, and undertreated than any major disease. While recent research has shown that pain produces pathological changes to the brain and spinal cord, many doctors and patients still labor under misguided cultural notions and outdated scientific dogmas.

Author Harry Nelson has been on the front lines of behavioral health and medical advocacy for two decades. He is the leading healthcare legal expert in the country addressing the worsening problems in how we treat pain and addiction. His insights have earned the attention of lead policymakers and regulators at every federal agency touching the opioid crisis. He has been one of the few voices in the room with direct experience of where we are going wrong.

What if you could heal your body while resting in deep relaxation?

Medical science has made brilliant discoveries over the last century but as any cancer patient can attest, it has yet to conquer, or even fully comprehend, pain. Beginning with his own battle against severe migraines, and citing numerous case studies of his patients, in Why We Hurt Dr. Frank Vertosick explains how pain evolved, and by highlighting the critical functions it serves, he helps us to understand its value.

Research over the last few decades shows that many of us – sufferers of chronic pain and health practitioners alike – are victims of a trick of the nervous system. Where we believe that pain has its root in a damaged body, it is the brain that prolongs the hurting after the body has healed. Paul Biegler, a science journalist and former doctor who has been on his own pain journey, investigates the true source of chronic pain – our brain’s so-called neuroplasticity – and emerging therapies that take advantage of that neuroplasticity to rewire the brain and end the suffering.

You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars on professional massages! Learn to take care of yourself and your loved ones like a pro, on your own schedule! Detailed instructions walk you through the process of finding a location and performing the appropriate therapeutic treatment. Therapeutic techniques are included for muscle relaxation, trigger points, and acupressure points.

Many work hard on good posture and better walking and running alignment, but it’s critical to understand how what you put on your feet each day can play a bigger role in the function of your feet, ankles, knees, hips, and spine than you might realize. “By applying the principles in this book, you will be able to restore your foundation and prevent dysfunction.”

Are you ready to transform your health using nature's wisdom? "Healing From Within" offers a comprehensive guide to rediscovering your body's natural ability to heal. Written by Anastasia Myshuk, who found solace and recovery in holistic practices after years of suffering from chronic pain and inflammation, this book provides you with the tools to detoxify your body, reduce pain, and overcome anxiety and depression through holistic methods.

Struggling with migraine pain and the constant fear of the next attack? Tired of losing entire days when a migraine forces you curl up and take shelter? Well, what if there were natural remedies and subtle lifestyle changes you could use to not only reduce the severity of your migraines and headaches, but even prevent them? It's entirely possibly, and some of the changes you can make right now are easier than you might think. This book is fully aimed at allowing you to live a life free of migraine induced stress.

Unveil the secret wisdom of Yoruba practices – transform chronic pain into a journey of spiritual renewal and physical comfort Imagine a life where pain doesn't rule you, but becomes a path to something profound and enlightening. Enter the world of Yoruba practices, where chronic pain is not just a physical ailment but a spiritual challenge waiting to be conquered. Your pain has a purpose, and Yoruba practices are the key to unlocking it. Join this unique adventure that connects you with a culture rich in wisdom, where chronic pain becomes an opportunity rather than a burden.

Get the relief you need with an autoimmune diet! Do you have an auto-immune disease? Is a loved one affected by this condition? Do you need more information to help you cope? Is inflammation ruining your life? Do you wish there was an anti-inflammatory diet that could improve your day to day living? There is! Autoimmune Disease Inflammation Diet: Natural Pain Relief and Disease Control is the book for you!

Preventing aches and pains caused by working with display screen equipment. The upper area of the shoulders and neck is mostly subjected to an unhealthy tensed posture. Thereby it is important to take small breaks in front of the screen more often and to do a couple of loosening exercises preventing permanent muscular indurations in this area. Syncsouls put together some short and effective relaxation- and loosening exercises - and also strengthening exercises for the shoulder and neck muscles.

Do you suffer from chronic and unrelenting pain and are desperate for a cure? Have you heard about acupuncture but are worried that it sounds too bizarre and may not work? Do you have lots of questions before deciding to try the treatment for yourself? Acupuncture is centuries old and has formed part of traditional Chinese medicine for most of that time. It is mainly used to help with pain relief but many practitioners use it to alleviate symptoms of other medical conditions as well. You could be just a few short sessions away from living a pain free life once more.

We all experience problems with our health at one time or another. Even if you are enjoying your life right now, wouldn't you want to avoid the development of diseases? As simple as it may seem, the answer already lies within you: your hormones! Anyone who listens to this audiobook will surely have a more enlightened perspective about hormones. Although you can’t see these substances, you will realize how much they matter and how even the smallest changes can have a huge impact in your life.