For millions of Americans, severe pain is a fact of everyday life. Standard medicine commonly offers relief through drug therapies. While often effective, these medications come with a host of side effects-- disorientation, drowsiness, mental impairment, nausea, peptic ulcers, tinnitus, and addiction, to mention just a few. Moreover, after prolonged use, the body's tolerance to many of these drugs requires increased dosages to remain effective. While many sufferers would prefer nondrug options, much of the available information on alternative pain treatment is scattered, incomplete, self-serving, and in many instances, out of date--or it was, until now. Professional health writers Dr. Sylvia Goldfarb and Roberta Waddell have designed Relieving Pain Naturally to be a comprehensive guide to drug-free pain management. Here is an up-to-date resource that is written in clear nontechnical language for ease of use and quick accessibility. Relieving Pain Naturally is divided into two parts. Part One examines over forty of the most common chronic pain-related conditions, from abdominal pain to sciatica to tendonitis. Each disorder is explained, and its alternative pain treatments detailed. Part Two offers twenty-seven drug-free therapies. These entries include both conventional treatments and alternative modalities such as acupuncture, biofeedback, heat and cold therapy, hypnosis, nutrition, and oxygen therapy. Also included are clinical studies and cautions, where applicable. A comprehensive resource guide provides a list of groups and professional organizations that can help you find the appropriate therapist in your area. For years, millions of pain sufferers have longed for a safe, sideeffect-free treatment for chronic pain, but have been unsure how to take that first step towards greater health. Now, Relieving Pain Naturally provides a reliable starting point.