departments 23 fall 2012 NEEDLE THERAPY FINDING SPIRITUALITY 20 31 IMPORTANCE OF STAYING FIT
11 Small Doses • OTC painkiller side effects. • Traveling with ease and comfort. • Spa treatments that relieve pain. • The risks of online pharmacies. • Beer for bone health. • Are you misusing your meds?
• Helpful online support groups. …and more
16 Ask the Experts What are the signs of painkiller addiction? Can hallucinogenic drugs ease cluster headaches?
SPOTLIGHT
17 Trigeminal Neuralgia Prompt treatment is key to coping with this excruciating type of pain.
MIND + BODY
20 Help from Above A spiritual practice could be among one of the most important parts of your pain-management plan.
24 BEST ECO-SAFE PRODUCTS
ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS
23 Stick It to Pain Is acupuncture effective in easing pain? For some conditions the age-old therapy seems promising.
PAIN RELIEVERS
24 It’s Easy Being Green These 16 eco-friendly products make it simple to live a healthy life.
LIVING WELL
26 Help Others, Help Yourself A volunteer vacation can leave you with a lot more than great memories.
FITNESS
31 Stay in the Game Sports injuries can sideline anyone. Read these tips to stay healthy, or bounce back from an injury.
22 Ask Yourself Five guilt-free conversation starters to make sure you are taking care of yourself when care giving.
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Learn how to use the power of imagery as a potent pain reliever.
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
28 Finding My Way Chronic pain patient Byrd Schas shares her experience at the Mayo Clinic’s Pain Rehabilitation Center.
LOOKING GOOD
18 The Power of Vitamin D Not only can vitamin D help ward off disease and chronic pain, it can also bolster your beauty and happiness.