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Friday, October, 23, 2009

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Study: Thinking about food can help relieve pain

July 05, 2009
According to research at the University of Wisconsin, people who fantasized about their favorite foods were able to increase their pain tolerance and decrease their pain-related anxiety. Chocolate topped the list of most effective foods to think about, with pizza, pasta, fruit, and a roast dinner finishing out the study's top five foods. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Anti-Depressants and Chronic Low Back Pain: Not Always a Happy Solution
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

My last post looked into the benefit of some drugs with an anti-depressant effect in the... Read more »

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The Most Powerful Pain Reliever Revealed
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

...situation to unleash the power of distraction. Some relieve pain by participating in hobbies.... Read more »

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Migraine After 70 Years?
By Nancy Bonk , Health Expert

When we came back from our family vacation in August, my father started complaining about what he... Read more »

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Acupuncture to Help Insomniacs
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...to promote health, prevent and treat disease, and relieve pain."   Some reports tell us that... Read more »

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Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty: Two Options For Vertebral Fractures from Osteoporosis
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert

...repeat vertebroplasty may help if the first one didn't relieve pain.   During kyphoplasty, a... Read more »

Health Guide

Viral arthritis
...alleviate discomfort. If joint inflammation is severe, aspiration of fluid from the affected joint may relieve pain. In general, the arthritis is mild. Support Groups Expectations... Read more »
Sitz bath
...covers only the hips and buttocks. The water may contain medication. Sitz baths are often used to relieve pain, itching, or muscle spasms. The baths are often recommended to relieve pain and... Read more »
Smashed fingers
Finger(s) - smashed; Crushed digits First Aid Apply an ice pack to decrease the swelling. Over-the-counter pain medications may help relieve... Read more »
Just Diagnosed with Genital Herpes?
...is no guaranteed method of preventing the recurrence of herpes outbreaks, here are some tips to help relieve pain and discomfort. Read Ten Ways to Manage Your Symptoms and Relieve Discomfort. Read more »
Herpes: Ten Ways to Manage Your Symptoms and Relieve Discomfort
1. Practice good hygiene. Keep your body clean, wash your hands frequently and try to avoid touching the sores. 2. Take salt baths. This method can clean, dry and ease the pain of blisters and sores.... Read more »

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...moderate to severe pain. Hydrocodone is a narcotic pain reliever (opiate-type) that acts on... Read more »

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...moderate to severe pain. Hydrocodone is a narcotic pain reliever (opiate-type) that acts on... Read more »

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...moderate to severe pain. Hydrocodone is a narcotic pain reliever (opiate-type) that acts on... Read more »

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...moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone is a narcotic pain reliever (opiate-type) that acts on... Read more »

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...moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone is a narcotic pain reliever (opiate-type) that acts on... Read more »

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Four-letter words may relieve pain
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Cursing after you feel pain may help you bear it more, a small study of college students suggests. Researchers studied 67 students who were asked to... Read summary »

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new patch that melts in your mouth could help get rid of those painful canker sores. Researchers at the University of... Read summary »

Sinus Surgery Worth the Effort
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? People who elect to have endoscopic sinus surgery to relieve the pain and suffering associated with chronic rhinosinusitis can... Read summary »