pain

Arthritis is a common inflammatory condition affecting around 3.6 million Australians that is one of the leading causes of pain and disability in the community. Here, we look at natural and gentle ways to prevent and heal this widespread condition.

Autoimmune diseases are on the increase. They are caused by numerous factors such as environmental pollutions, neglected lifestyle, genetic factors just to name a few. A healthy lifestyle, reducing inflammation, pain and stress management are some natural ways to handle it.

Mindfulness meditation reduces pain better than placebo.

Texting strangers can help reduce pain.

Depending on your relationship, your partner might intensify your pain.

Pain can reduce sex drive in females but not in males.

Neuropathic pain can be debilitating but antioxidants might offer some hope as a treatment.

Looking away will reduce the pain of an injection.

Alternative therapies can often help in relieving pain and although there may be no scientific explanation yet as to why they work so well, the basic fact is that in lots of cases they do work.

Using tablet computers may pose problems for your neck and shoulders.

Being ignored, even by strangers, is psychologically painful.