While pain is usually caused by a physical injury, it is all processed by the brain. In order to quell painful stimuli, we often resort to using medications like paracetamol and ibuprofen. Aside from painkillers, there are other ways to relieve pain. Massages, ice packs, and even distracting yourself from pain can make it go away.
Meditation and mindfulness have already been utilized in chronic pain treatment in patients undergoing chemotherapy and recovering from injuries. Studies have shown that when patients practice mediation or mindfulness, their pain perception is less severe, shorter-lived, and requires lower doses of analgesics. This practice is especially useful for reducing the dose and frequency of potentially-addicting opioids.
Lose weight
Lastly, the law of attraction can work to help you lose or gain weight, depending on your personal goals. Now, simply saying you want to lose 10 pounds will not magically make the weight disappear. However, visualizing your goal body and gathering the necessary resources is a big step in the right direction.
A positive mindset is the root of long-term weight-loss success. Strict diets and vigorous exercise can be hard to maintain, not to mention avoiding temptations is always a challenge. Instead of getting discouraged by the amount of time it takes to attain your goals, focus on what you do like about yourself.
Again, avoid stressing out too much. As previously mentioned, bad stress can lead to poor health. Stressful situations can increase cortisol levels. Cortisol leads to increased appetite, weight gain, and fat accumulation. In short, stress can be sabotaging your fitness goals.
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