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4 Ways to Naturally Relieve Aches and Pains

Natural Pain Relief, Relieve aches and pains, Photograph of woman's body by Jairo Alzate

Photograph by Jairo Alzate

Listen to your body’s cues; here are 4 strategies for natural pain relief

Aches and pains are a seemingly common part of modern life. So common that they’re considered normal, but are they?

When our body hurts, it’s telling us something is wrong. It might be from a recent trauma (like overextending ourselves during a workout) or a chronic ailment (like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome). We need to listen to our body because seemingly small pains can turn into serious ones that require surgery

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