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From: byrd45 (Original Message) Sent: 2/21/2006 6:12 PM
Expectations of Pain: I Think, Therefore I Am


The NINDS has posted a news article about pain research on the main NINDS website


"Wednesday, Feb 15, 2006
While the theory that "mind over matter" exists is an ancient belief, the scientific studies to support this idea have remained elusive. A new study provides brain imaging evidence that positive thinking interacts with and shapes the sensory experience of pain. This study suggests that decreasing the expectation of pain can reduce both the pain-related brain activity and perception of pain intensity. This knowledge may lead to new and effective ways to manage chronic pain."

To see the entire Article, please visit

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/news_articles/news_article_pain_perception.htm