Amazon.com Review
Many doctors don't know much about treating pain, especially that of older adults, and will try to chalk it up to aging. But according to
The Senior's Guide to Pain-Free Living, written in consultation with many renowned pain specialists, "Pain is
not an inevitable part of aging... in many instances herbs, prayer, exercise, and other natural remedies can be just as effective pain relievers as drugs or surgery."
First you learn what pain (acute and chronic) is, the benefits and problems of various drugs and herbs, and dozens of tips and techniques for preventing pain, describing it helpfully to your doctor, and eradicating it naturally. You get handy advice for making daily life activities (housework, showering, and cooking, for example) pain-free. The book describes natural pain-relieving techniques and how they work, including acupressure, acupuncture, aromatherapy, biofeedback, deep breathing, chiropractic, companionship (offering it as well as receiving it), exercise, imagery, hypnosis, music, and many more. Then the authors list the "Top 20 Pain Makers," such as angina, knee pain, prostate pain, sinusitis, and surgical pain, with tips for fast relief and other tips for lasting relief for each. Finally they cover "Everyday Aches," again offering both fast and lasting pain-relief strategies.
Some of the tips are ones you'd expect, but others are unique and surprising, such as making parsley ice cubes for bruises and applying a microwaved baked potato, wrapped in a thin cloth, to your eyelid to treat a cyst--it's less messy and holds heat longer than a warm washcloth. This book is interesting to skim even when you're not hurting, and when you are, it can give you relief without a doctor's bill. --Joan Price
From the Back Cover
Seniors Guide to Pain-Free Living: Safe, Fast, Long-Lasting Relief--Naturally, without Drugs More than any other age group, seniors assume that pain is a natural part of getting older. But the experts at
Prevention books prove that this stage of life doesn't have to be a time of unrelenting aches. In
Seniors Guide to Pain-Free Living, you'll discover that pain is not inevitable--and that there are many natural options, such as herbs, prayer, and exercise, that can be just as effective in relieving pain as drugs or surgery.
You'll also discover: ¥ Complete, detailed descriptions of 30 natural pain erasers, including acupressure, guided imagery, hydrotherapy, massage, and yoga ¥ Hundreds of drug-free ways to eradicate your 20 worst pains ¥ The truth about the addictive powers of pain medication--plus an extensive list of drug profiles with complete definitions and side effects ¥ More than 30 techniques that take the pain out of everyday activities ¥ When to go to a pain clinic, and what you can expect once you're there ¥ Why pineapple is your best defense against back pain ¥ How to cure your headache with a turkey sandwich ¥ How acupuncture can diminish cancer pain and subdue the side effects of treating the disease ¥ How sex can be a powerful pain reliever
The Seniors Guide to Pain-Free Living offers you knowledge, empowerment, and relief, complete with effective remedies that will help you live better longer.
