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The Cuff – a revolutionary pain relief device

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The Cuff

The Cuff stretches the connective tissues in a balanced way that removes painful conditions in the body. Everything from back pain to shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, necks, knees and feet.

The Cuff is one of the featured exhibitors at the DaVinci Inventor Showcase. The Inventor Showcase will take place November 14-15, 2014 at the Denver Mart. You will have a chance to take a look at The Cuff and many other amazing inventions.

 

 

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Corset Piercing – Bizarre Trend Sweeping UK as Surgeon Warns of Dangers

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‘Corset piercing’ is the latest craze sweeping the UK it involves sticking hoops into the skin and then threading them with ribbon

Forget tattoos, belly button piercings and Lady Gaga-style silicone implants, the latest craze in body modification is ‘corset piercing’ where metal rings are pierced into the skin and joined together with a ribbon to give a corset effect. (Pics)

 

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New Painkilling Drug Found That Boosts the Body’s Naturally Occuring Marijauna Compound

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Medical marijauna

In a boon for pain research, American and Italian scientists say they have found a new drug that allows a marijuana-like substance to control pain at a specific site in the body. Their study suggests cannabinoid compounds could be used in new pain medications that are non-addictive and non-sedative, unlike opiates.

 

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24-Week Old Fetuses Cannot Feel Pain

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20-week old fetus. Nerve connections in the brain are not sufficiently formed to allow pain perception until after 24-weeks

Fetuses aged 24 weeks or less do not have the brain connections to feel pain, according to a working party report published this week by the UK Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG).

 

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Acupuncture Does Work By Stimulating a Natural Painkiller in the Body

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Acupuncture is effective at relieving pain.

Acupuncture works by stimulating a natural painkiller in the body that swells arteries and allows more blood to flow through, scientists have discovered.  The identification of the chemical adenosine as a central player could also make the ancient Chinese therapy even more effective at relieving pain.

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Pain During a New Fitness Routine is a Good Thing

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Exercise pain happens to everyone.

Early exercise discomfort happens to everyone. But fear of those initial sensations can cause people to play it safe.  In the world of fitness, practice doesn’t just make you perfect, it also makes you more comfortable.  As you first dig into a new fitness regimen, as many people do this time of year, the discomfort of exercise can be, well, uncomfortable. The burning muscles and gasping for breath can feel desperate.

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New Gadget Eliminates Pain in Dental Injections By Tricking Your Brain

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People of the world who hate hate HATE going to the dentist, rejoice: DentalVibe is a new device that completely eliminates the pain when they are sticking a stainless steel needle into your gums. All by cleverly fooling your brain.

Developed by Dr. Steven G. Goldberg DDS and Bresslergroup, DentalVibe vibrates at irregular intervals. While the brain ignores rapid rhythmical vibration, it notices pulses that are not regular. These vibrations are transmitted by A-beta nerve fibers, which are faster than the slower C fibers that transmit the sensation of pain caused by the needle penetrating your gums.

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Holding Hands Reduces Pain and Discomfort

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Holding the hand of a loved one during times of distress really can reduce their discomfort, scientists believe.  Researchers revealed that, at least for women, the touch or look of a boyfriend seems to anaesthetise them from pain. Even a photograph of their partner is enough to have an effect.

 

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