“The most lucid and effective guidance for transcending pain I have ever encountered.” —Charles T. Tart, PhD, editor of Altered States of Consciousness The newest treatment for pain is one of the oldest, most effective strategies for pain-free living: mindfulness. With Natural Pain Relief, meditation expert Shinzen Young teaches you how to retrain your relationship to pain through traditional meditation practices. Drawing from 40 years of results in the field, this widely respected teacher offers the essential techniques that have proven successful at pain-management centers around the country. This integrated program adapts the core principles of mindfulness training to a practical process that can treat even extreme, chronic pain effectively, possibly reducing the need for drugs or surgery. Through step-by-step techniques taught in plain language, you’ll learn how to overcome your internal resistance to pain by observing and opening to it, which is the key to transforming physical suffering into a flow of pure energy. With regular practice, you can tap into your mind’s own power to overcome physical pain. Five guided practices include: -How to deconstruct pain into manageable pieces -Experience how pain naturally transforms into energy -How to allow pain to dissipate into space -Use the “Breath Pleasure” technique to dramatically soothe pain -Free up your energy to heal and begin living your life again Includes digital access to guided meditations. Previously released as Break Through Pain.

“An excellent resource of good, solid information.” —American Herb Association Quarterly Pain is a part of life. It interferes with our plans, threatens our state of being, and affects our relationships with others. Since antiquity, people have searched for remedies to mitigate and prevent pain. Even now, in 2016, one of modern medicine’s greatest challenges is treating chronic pain. Despite great advances in this field, it is still considered a major health problem. Most people will suffer pain at some point from common problems, injuries, or illnesses, which will affect their ability to perform routine activities as well as their long-term health. Many patients are not completely alleviated by the usual treatments they receive. With that in mind, this practical guide clearly and effectively addresses topics such as: How pain functions How to alleviate chronic pain Alternative therapies for pain relief Habits that can prevent pain Natural solutions for common pains Benefits and side effects of common pain relief drugs This guide will walk you through detailed descriptions of a variety of painful conditions, from headaches and stomachaches to phantom limb and neurological issues. You will also learn about a wide range of therapies and treatments for these conditions, including massage, yoga, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, diet, and herbal remedies, among others.

Chronic pain has become an epidemic in North America, yet our current health care system is ill equipped for treating sufferers. An expert in both conventional and holistic medicine, Dr. Heather Tick has spent twenty-five years treating patients for whom “all else has failed.” Based on her experience, Holistic Pain Relief offers practical guidance to anyone with pain. It includes easy-to-implement solutions for effective and permanent pain relief and also offers help to those with chronic conditions who feel confused, worried, or hopeless. Dr. Tick presents a new way of looking at pain with a focus on health. By helping you make informed choices about physical, emotional, and spiritual living, Holistic Pain Relief offers possibilities for recovery and information on a wide range of treatment and prevention options, including acupuncture, chiropractic techniques, intramuscular stimulation, dietary supplements, medication, nutrition, and exercise. The result is a realistic — and inspiring — prescription for pain-free living.

TACKLE YOUR PAIN THE NATURAL WAY Whether you've dealt with a lifetime of chronic aches and pains or suffer from a specific ailment, when you're in constant pain, relief is the only thing on your mind. Are you using the same over–the–counter painkiller to treat everything from toothaches to knee pain? If so, you may only be providing a temporary mask to your suffering—not healing it—and it's only a matter of time before the pain returns. Every pain is unique, from headaches to back strains to arthritis, and there's no one–solution–fits–all to alleviate your suffering. Natural remedies expert Letha Hadady knows that to treat pain you must focus on the cause. Organizing her advice by both symptom and type of pain, Hadady guides you on how to use a variety of all–natural herbs, extracts, and pills to ease and control the source of your suffering. Find Natural Pain Remedies For: •Arthritis •Sciatica •Backaches •Chest Pains •Nerve Pain •Migraines •Burns •Knee Discomfort •Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And More... Praise for Letha Hadady "There is no one else of Letha's stature, experience, and knowledge in the field of alternative medicine." —ALICE RHEE, NBC NEWS "The Martha Stewart of herbs." —CONDE NAST TRAVELER "Her encyclopedic knowledge of health and beauty is evident." —DAILY NEWS "Letha unearths the wisdom of the ancients." —NEW YORK POST

MSM is a water-soluble compound found in all living things, a nutrient our bodies requires but often lacks because it is lost during food processing and cooking. It has recently been demonstrated that this natural mineral, essential to good health, can greatly reduce the pain of arthritis and other chronically painful conditions when given as a dietary supplement. Continuing research and reports from patients and physicians also indicate that MSM is effective in treating allergies, heartburn, constipation, and skin disorders. Many people report softer, smoother skin and increased energy as well. This comprehensive guide gives the essential answers you need in considering this natural pain remedy: How does MSM relieve pain?...How safe is MSM and can it be used in combination with other pain remedies? How is MSM used to treat arthritis? What other types of pain can be treated with MSM? Are there any side effects to MSM? How much pain relief can I expect from MSM?...How can I use MSM for allergies and other health problems? Where can I get MSM? And much more! Plus: Pros And Cons Of Natural, Over-The-Counter, And Prescription Pain Remedies