Beating Pain

We all experience physical pain at some time in our lives, but why are some people more able to withstand it than others? What are the physical processes behind pain? Find out what steps you can take to stop or help alleviate different types of pain, from migraine and toothache to back pain. Understand how drugs and anaesthesia work, how cannabis, acupuncture and hypnosis can also be effective. Can physical pain result from mental ills? How do the religions of the world regard pain and suffering? This title gets to grips with the causes, the cures and ventures beyond to examine the wider picture.