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Pain

Ease your pain by controlling your mind

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September 14, 2016

Lower your dependency on medication by altering your perception of pain.

Everyday pain becomes more constant as you age. It can vary from morning aches to occasional joint flare-ups to recurrent episodes that interfere with your life and overall health.

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