How to Overcome Pain : Natural Approaches to Dealing with Everything From Arthritis, Anxiety and Back Pain to Headaches, PMS, and IBS

Living with pain can provoke frustration, anxiety, depression and sometimes even a reliance on pharmaceutical painkillers. In this important and highly accessible book, registered osteopath and naturopath Leon Chaitow outlines a wide range of tried and tested natural approaches to pain relief, as well as groundbreaking research including the role played by fascia in the experience of pain and a whole host of breakthrough mind-body techniques. The author begins by explaining the nature of pain and why it is that the more you understand about it, the greater an ability you tend to have to overcome it. He then goes on to outline key pain relief approaches including meditation, hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, light and colour therapy, breathing techniques, massage, stretching, hydrotherapy and herbalism. There is also extensive information on the importance of nutrition and supplements. And a special feature is the extensive pain directory that provides treatment advice for the most common problems including headaches, neck and shoulder pain, and backache. Featuring step-by-step self-help exercises and occasional helpful diagrams, this is an essential book for everyone wanting to take control of pain, get their health and vitality back, and enhance their sense of comfort, ease and freedom in everyday life. Whether you suffer from back pain, headaches, migraines, arthritis, stomach problems or repetitive strain injury, health expert Leon Chaitow can help. Delve into this complete guide to natural pain relief to discover a wide range of tools and techniques that will empower you to take control of your pain, reduce reliance on pharmaceutical painkillers and achieve long-lasting relief from your symptoms.How to Overcome Pain: Shows you how a positive mental attitude, improved posture, exercise, and dietary changes can help break the pain cycle; Covers all the main complementary pain relief approaches, from meditation and breath work to massage and hydrotherapy; Features step-by-step self-help exercises and a practical treatment directory for the most common ailments. An essential book for everyone wanting to reclaim their everyday sense of comfort, ease of movement, health and all-round vitality with natural treatments. Whether you suffer from back pain, headaches, migraines, arthritis, stomach problems or repetitive strain injury, health expert Leon Chaitow can help. Delve into this complete guide to natural pain relief to discover a wide range of tools and techniques that will empower you to take control of your pain, reduce reliance on pharmaceutical painkillers and achieve long-lasting relief from your symptoms. How to Overcome Pain: Shows you how a positive mental attitude, improved posture, exercise, and dietary changes can help break the pain cycle; Covers all the main complementary pain relief approaches, from meditation and breath work to massage and hydrotherapy; Features step-by-step self-help exercises and a practical treatment directory for the most common ailments. An essential book for everyone wanting to reclaim their everyday sense of comfort, ease of movement, health and all-round vitality with natural treatments