Diet Can Decrease or Increase Pain

Find out what foods reduce or raise the risk of pain and why.
Diet Can Decrease or Increase Pain
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Many people experience debilitating chronic pain. Medications that temporarily alleviate pain can have side effects and lead to serious consequences, including the need to take increasing doses for relief and the risk of dependency and overdose.

A study from the University of South Australia found a healthy diet was one way to reduce pain and improve function, especially in women.
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Mary West is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Medical News Today, Small Business Today Magazine, and other publications. She holds two bachelor of science degrees from the University of Louisiana at Monroe.
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