7 simple steps to pain control
One of the major health problems in America is chronic pain. Over the age of 65, chronic pain is the most common problem. I see chronic pain every day in the office and there are reasons some patients do better than others.

This is dedicated to a patient that suffered with headaches for 50 years. I'm not kidding. No one ever told her these simple things. The first step on this list stopped that headache cycle for her.

This article is going to be longer than most, but considering the social impact and potential life changing steps for you, please take each step seriously. You could drug yourself, it's cheap, it's easy, and insurance pays for a lot of drugs, but take a moment to look up the side effects of pain killers. NSAIDS have more side-effects than just about any other drug.

We aren't going to cover exotic jungle juices or expensive foreign underwater electro therapies performed by unicorns with scuba gear.

This article will expose you to common pain theories and observations I've seen directly in the office. These are easy to obtain and do. My observations over the years have shown me that many of these aren't utilized on a regular basis. In here we'll cover.

1. Mechanical control and brain chemistry
2. Omega 6 / Omega 3 ratio's and inflammation
3. Sugar / insulin resistance
4. Excitotoxin exposure (ie...Aspartame, MSG)
5. ATP energy depletion (important if you're tired)
6. Vitamin D
7. Water / dehydration

Once you read all the way through this article, you'll understand why so many people have chronic pain.

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