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Please explain what are some natural alternatives to drug anesthetics for pain?

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Mind Over Matter: There is good evidence that if you can train your mind to deal with pain or alter its perception of pain that you may be able to tolerate pain better. Look into visual imagery, hypnosis and biofeedback techniques.

Answered 1/3/2014

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