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Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) has been found to have anti-inflammatory effects and may help decrease pain. Clinical trials investigating topical application of comfrey-containing creams have found significant reductions in inflammation and pain associated with sprains and muscle injuries. Overall, these studies have been well designed although some improvements in reporting are needed. Comfrey should only be used externally (on the skin), as internal use may cause liver damage. Various countries, including the United States, have asked companies to remove oral comfrey products from the market, and topical products are required to advise consumers not to use on broken skin. Other countries, such as Germany, allow topical comfrey products with a label including the maximal daily allowable levels of pyrrolidizine alkaloids of 100 micrograms and maximal use over six weeks per year.
   
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Hypnotherapy for Pain
Various forms of hypnosis, trance, and altered states of consciousness have played roles across cultures throughout history. Hypnotherapy has been studied in the management of pain, including low back pain, ....

 

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Guided imagery for Pain
In modern times, the term "guided imagery" may be used to refer to a number of techniques, including metaphor, story telling, fantasy, game playing, dream interpretation, drawing, visualization, active imagination, ....

 

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Comfrey for Pain
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) has been found to have anti-inflammatory effects and may help decrease pain. Clinical trials investigating topical application of comfrey-containing creams have found significant reductions in inflammation and ....

 

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Bromelain for Pain
Classified as an herb, bromelain is a sulfur-containing proteolytic digestive enzyme that is extracted from the stem and the fruit of the pineapple plant (Ananas comosus). Overall, there have been ....

 

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Acupuncture for Pain
The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today, acupuncture is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). ....

 

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Patricia Reynolds Sorbye Hypnotherapy is a wonderful way to help alleviate feelings of pain. We must remember that pain actually has a very important role to play in wellness, however and always seek to determine what is the cause and reason for any pain, before moving to resolve it. I am happy to discuss this further with you. Please visit http://www.watervox.net
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TILLIE Taking bromelain relieved the pain and inflammation I was experiencing from an injury.
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 Lana My physical therapist began giving me massage for my asthma. It really has improved my breathing and lung function. An added benefit: massage feels great!!
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