Discover U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs non-surgical, non-medication back pain relief method recommendation. Articles and guides shared in this episode include:

• "Know the Science: How Medications and Supplements Can Interact"; NIH's National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Link: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/know-science/how-medications-and-supplements-can-interact/introduction?nav=govd
• "Conceptual Linking: How Pain Avoidance Can Spread to Safe Activities"; "NeuroScience News". Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/pain-avoidance-task-linking-23618/
• "Placebo just as effective as opioids for lower back and neck pain, study finds"; "Medical News Today". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/opioids-about-as-effective-as-placebo-for-lower-back-and-neck-pain-study-finds
• "Mindfulness Meditation for Chronic Low Back Pain"; U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Link: https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTHLIBRARY/tools/mindfulness-meditation-for-chronic-low-back-pain.asp
• "Mindful Breathing Benefits Mind and Body: Learn How to Get Started"; "Nice News, July 10, 2023. Link: https://nicenews.com/health-and-wellness/mindful-breathing-benefits-body-mind/
• "Despite Aspartame Warning, Beverage Companies Likely to Stick With It"; "New York Times". Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/14/business/aspartame-drinks-reaction.html#:~:text=A%20W.H.O.,a%20contentious%20ingredient%20for%20decades
• "Is your morning coffee really an energy boost or just a placebo?"; "Medical News Today", July 12, 2023. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/drinking-morning-coffee-vs-caffeine-pills-placebo-effect
• "Too little sleep may cancel out cognitive benefits reaped from exercise"; "Medical News Today", July 12, 2023. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/lack-of-sleep-reduces-cognitive-benefits-of-exercise
• "Deep-sleep brain waves are linked to blood sugar control"; "Medical News Today", July 13, 2023. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/deep-sleep-brain-waves-are-linked-to-blood-sugar-control
• "6 key food groups that may help lower cardiovascular risk"; "Medical News Today", July 13, 2023. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/6-key-food-groups-that-may-help-lower-cardiovascular-risk
• "Vitamin D supplements may benefit heart health, research finds"; "Medical News Today", July 14, 2023. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/vitamin-d-supplements-heart-health
• "Social isolation linked to lower brain volume that may affect cognitive health"; "Medical News Today", July 14, 2023. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/social-isolation-lower-brain-volume-dementia-risk

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Host:

Stephen Carter. Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Website for this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/safe-living-today
Email host: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Technical information:

Recorded with Ocenaudio. Edits with Twisted Wave and Audacity. Noise and reverb reduction with Hush. Leveled with Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SE DynaCaster DCM8.
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Key words:

back pain, brain health, heart health, dementia, mindful breathing, meditation,
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