The link between food and pain is still inconclusive, but many people with chronic pain believe there is a connection. The general idea is that eliminating certain foods from your diet can reduce pain because some foods are excitotoxins, like aspartame, that trigger the nervous system. Other foods that can cause pain in some people include caffeine, chocolate and alcohol, among many others.
Booo! Halloween is here. The scary ghosts, goblins, and ghouls will be out, but these frightful creatures are not half as frightening as all of the candy that is consumed by those who partake in a little "Trick or Treat". In fact, some folks completely leave out the "trick" and go straight for the "treat". Now, bags of tiny morsels are to be found…
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