Pain and stress are two such unexplained and rather complex phenomena that have engulfed our daily lives. Together, they are the underlying reasons for a multitude of health issues that include depression, high blood pressure, anxiety, and Type 2 diabetes to name a few. At times, pain is a trigger for stress and vice versa, moving from people to people. More than 25 years of medical research suggest how a combination of social and emotional factors, alongside physical reasons, leads to pain and undue stress. In other words, events of chronic pain are directly linked to chronic stress. Given the nature of our daily life and diet, resorting to over-the-counter or prescription drugs is quite a common habit to keep pain and stress under control. Although drugs like Ativan, Xanax, Valium, and Klonopin promote good results, they are detrimental to one's health in the long run. Instead, one should embrace natural ways to deal with stress and keep pain in check for good. Compared to drug...
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