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Get the Facts About Musculoskeletal Pain

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This year the International Association for the Study of Pain launched the 2010 initiative on musculoskeletal pain research and advocasy. To learn further about musculoskeletal pain and evidence based treatment options, check out their free fact sheets. You’ll find information on fibromyalgia, multiple approaches to relieving chronic pain, exercise tips, and more.

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A Cup of Tea Can Help Pain Go Away

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My grandmother used to encourage me to drink mint or lemon tea whenever I caught a cold as a child. Consequently, I came to see a warm cup of tea as a comforting way to combat the pain of a sore throat. It seems my grandmother was onto something, because recent research suggests that a [...]

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Neurofeedback for Pain Relief

You might be able to train yourself to feel less pain by looking at your own brain waves. A study in the Journal of Neurotherapy reports that neurofeedback can prove to be an effective non-invasive treatment for pain.
Although I have not tried this method, it seems to work like other biofeedback devices that help you [...]

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In a Bad Mood? Drink Some Water

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Not having enough water can surely do a number on your body, but can also put you in a crummy mood. Tufts University researchers found that dehydration is related to bad mood, tiredness, and even confusion. So drink water and be merry(er)!

References

Bliss, R.M. (2009). Dehydration Affects Mood, Not Just Motor Skills. USDA Research Service. http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2009/091123.htm?pf=1.

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