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Is it possible that ones psychological state make a joint fusion less likely to succeed than if ones mental state was better?
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Our mental state: Impacts on our physical health. Herbert benson's studies (the relaxation response) have shown that prognosis improves for chronic diseases when one uses a regular relaxation technique. Anyone who is facing an illness or operation could benefit from knowing and using a regular relaxation technique. Meditation, hypnosis, or simple relaxation techniques can help.
Answered 12/26/2013
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