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Rethink Chronic Pain: Relieve Suffering, Heal Your Body, Own Your Health
“At last… a book about chronic pain that covers every aspect of this huge issue. A possible solution for nearly everyone who is suffering.”
—Christiane Northrup, M.D., New York Times -bestselling author Do you have arthritis, back pain, fibromyalgia, or another form of pain? This foundational book on chronic pain offers a holistic guide to living pain-free, which incorporates traditional medicine and natural solutions such as supplements, reflexology, meditation, cannabis, and more. In Rethink Chronic Pain , medical doctor and proven chronic pain expert, Dr. Gaétan Brouillard, identifies the physical and psychological roots of pain and recommends not one single treatment (as the vast majority of pain books do) but he combines osteopathy, hypnotherapy, acupuncture, nutrition, mindfulness, and natural products (including cannabis and CBD) into his tried-and-tested approach, which he has used to heal patients in his own practice. Dr. Brouillard also draws on his years of experience as an emergency room doctor, clinician, and medical researcher to explain scientific breakthroughs in pain treatment and how to use traditional medicine and surgery when necessary. Throughout the book, Dr. Brouillard explores all aspects of pain. He explains the connection between pain and depression and anxiety; the biological and environmental causes of pain; the impact of pain on our finances; the importance of sleep for chronic pain recovery; and the relationship between pain and what we eat. Finally, he shares the benefits of meditation and creative thinking for living a pain-free life. An illustrated Pain Guide covers an abundance of different pain types and their treatment options Readers will come away with new understandings of their pain and different treatment options—as well as renewed confidence for healing chronic pain at its source.
—Christiane Northrup, M.D., New York Times -bestselling author Do you have arthritis, back pain, fibromyalgia, or another form of pain? This foundational book on chronic pain offers a holistic guide to living pain-free, which incorporates traditional medicine and natural solutions such as supplements, reflexology, meditation, cannabis, and more. In Rethink Chronic Pain , medical doctor and proven chronic pain expert, Dr. Gaétan Brouillard, identifies the physical and psychological roots of pain and recommends not one single treatment (as the vast majority of pain books do) but he combines osteopathy, hypnotherapy, acupuncture, nutrition, mindfulness, and natural products (including cannabis and CBD) into his tried-and-tested approach, which he has used to heal patients in his own practice. Dr. Brouillard also draws on his years of experience as an emergency room doctor, clinician, and medical researcher to explain scientific breakthroughs in pain treatment and how to use traditional medicine and surgery when necessary. Throughout the book, Dr. Brouillard explores all aspects of pain. He explains the connection between pain and depression and anxiety; the biological and environmental causes of pain; the impact of pain on our finances; the importance of sleep for chronic pain recovery; and the relationship between pain and what we eat. Finally, he shares the benefits of meditation and creative thinking for living a pain-free life. An illustrated Pain Guide covers an abundance of different pain types and their treatment options Readers will come away with new understandings of their pain and different treatment options—as well as renewed confidence for healing chronic pain at its source.
320 pages, Paperback
Published May 5, 2020
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October 13, 2021
Alot of re-hashed information - nothing much new. Not that there aren't some good suggestions for minor bouts. I didn't find them terribly useful or helpful in my situation.
July 18, 2024
I have suffered from arthritis in my neck since I was a teen, and now, approaching 50, I am in chronic pain from it. I have done all of the standard things, so having this discuss at least a few other treatment possibilities was great. Most of this was pretty standard, however, it seriously reinforced to me the critical need to have a doctor who listens to and believes you. I am luck enough to have that, but not everyone does. I feel like it is just such a relief to have someone get that this is not being a drama queen or overreacting or being hysterical.
August 4, 2023
Pain is a topic or great relevance.
Experience of pain is obvious, specify the cause of pain, then treating pain is abstract.
Brilliant book
Well structured
Easy to read
This book would be helpful for those in pain to narrow down who to reach out for treatments.
Many tips for immediate and easy pain relief, including food choices, natural supplements, stretching, exercise, deep massaging...
Read for Pain
Experience of pain is obvious, specify the cause of pain, then treating pain is abstract.
Brilliant book
Well structured
Easy to read
This book would be helpful for those in pain to narrow down who to reach out for treatments.
Many tips for immediate and easy pain relief, including food choices, natural supplements, stretching, exercise, deep massaging...
Read for Pain
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews