CROSSING OVER REDUCES PAIN

A recent small study found that the perception of pain can be reduced simply by crossing your limbs over the other, thus "confusing" the brain.  For instance, if you have pain in your hand, by simply crossing your arms over the midline, you can reduce the severity of the pain.  In this study, the participants found "that their sensation of pain was considerably weaker with crossed arms."  Considering that from a psychological perspective, crossing your arms is a sign of discomfort or insecurity, it appears that our innate intelligence is way ahead of science.

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YOUR INNATE IMMUNE SYSTEM

Scientists have discovered a mechanism whereby our immune system is able to target invading bacteria and induce them to commit suicide.  This is just another example of our amazing ability to protect and heal ourselves.  While this study is promising for the researchers in their quest to develop more drugs in the "war on germs," it also shows that our immune system works in ways we are only beginning to understand.  Fortunately, our innate intelligence already knows how to take care of us.  And by improving the function of your nervous system, your immune system also becomes more efficient.

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BEYOND PAIN MANAGEMENT

According to a 2008 US government survey, 38% of adults and 12% of children utilize some sort of "complementary or alternative" health care.  It seems that this percentage seems to be growing, despite the continued growth of the pharmaceutical industry.  The most common reason for seeking a more natural form of health care is for the management of pain.  Studies have shown positive results with many different forms of care, including chiropractic, meditation, acupuncture, massage, yoga, and Tai-chi.  While all these can help with pain management, this result is more like a side effect, if you will.  These different modalities are vitalistic by nature, and simply improve the way you function, helping your body to deal with the symptoms the way it knows best.  So while you may have come here to get rid of pain, that is just the beginning of the benefits you will realize. 

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