Pain, pain, go away.I'm pleased that images are now available to prove that self-control self-control n. Control of one's emotions, desires, or actions by one's own will. over pain works ("Brain Training Puts Big Hurt on Intense Pain: Volunteers learn to translate imaging data into neural-control tool," SN: 12/17/05, p. 390). Actually, I and many other moms could have helped the researchers. During childbirth childbirth: see birth. Childbirth Childlessness (See BARRENNESS.) Artemis (Rom. Diana) goddess of childbirth. [Gk. Myth. , we simply focused on various breathing techniques and discovered that the pain became manageable or disappeared. I've continued to use these breathing techniques in the dentist's chair for 40 years. Chronic pain is, of course, a different situation. It is interesting, however, to wonder if practiced-breathing and relaxation techniques Relaxation technique A technique used to relieve stress. Exercise, biofeedback, hypnosis, and meditation are all effective relaxation tools. Relaxation techniques are used in cognitive-behavioral therapy to teach patients new ways of coping with stressful would be useful for those suffering from this awful situation. Having good science back up anecdotal evidence anecdotal evidence, n information obtained from personal accounts, examples, and observations. Usually not considered scientifically valid but may indicate areas for further investigation and research. is surely moving in the best direction. LINDA MANGELSDORF, NEWBURGH, N.Y. |
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