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9 Ways the Power of the Mind Relieves Pain, According to Science

Post author:Anna LeMind, B.A.
Post published:January 26, 2014
Post category:Brain Power Psychology & Mental Health
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Can the power of the mind be stronger than pain? It is true that drugs play a key role in the relief from pain, but in cases of chronic pain, taking them may be accompanied by serious side effects. Fortunately, numerous studies have shown that there are alternative methods to…

Human Brain Has ‘Natural Painkillers’ for Mental Pain

Post author:Anna LeMind, B.A.
Post published:October 19, 2013
Post category:Human Brain Uncommon Science
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The brain treats psychological pain in the same way it treats physical pain, producing a sort of 'natural painkillers', reveals a new study. According to scientists from the Medical School of the University of Michigan, the brain activates the same 'painkiller' mechanisms to relieve mental pain, caused by social rejection,…

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