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BBC records that according to scientists at University College, London,
heat may be a potent pain killer, quite as good as a pain killer
medication. Using the DNA technology, the researchers found that heat
receptors within cells can block pain receptors when temperature rises
to 104°F or above. The heat seems to be able to stop the pain signal
from being sent to the body. That works for about an hour. In short,
apart from providing comfort, a hot water bottle can indeed alleviate
that menstrual pain. Let’s not forget, though, that pain is an
important messenger that we should not ignore! (Summary by Kasia Kines,
MS, CN, CNS, LDN. Kasia is a licensed nutritionist at Your Prescription
for Health. She can be reached at
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Dr. Ray Hinish’s Comments:
Though interesting, this just simply supports what most people already
know…heat makes you feel a little better. This may also be one
additional benefit of far infrared saunas which send head deep into the
tissues. |
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