Master Your Mind: Techniques to Reduce Chronic Pain Naturally

Turn Down Chronic Pain Naturally: Mindfulness, Self-Hypnosis, and the Brain’s Pain Gate

Health psychologist Mary Catherine George explains how chronic pain—especially common with aging—can become a brain-based, multifactorial experience shaped by perception, culture, emotion, and repeated signaling (central sensitization), rather than a simple body-to-brain signal. She describes the 1965 Gate Control Theory of Pain, noting how non-painful sensations, fear, attention, expectations, and descending brain signals can open or close pain “gates” in the spinal cord. The episode focuses on two scientifically supported, low-risk tools—mindfulness and self-hypnosis—that can reduce the unpleasantness of pain, strengthen prefrontal regulation of fear responses (amygdala), and activate the brain’s pain-suppression system (periaqueductal gray), supporting natural modulation via endorphins and serotonin. She encourages brief daily practice, mentions MBSR and VR-based pain programs, and shares accessible resources for learning.

🌿💚 📌 Disclaimer: The views shared here are solely for education and entertainment. They are not endorsed by my employer or any affiliated companies. This content reflects personal perspectives, and I encourage everyone to consult with healthcare professionals for medical advice.

YouTube: / @healthybygeorge3425

🔥INSTAGRAM: /healthybygeorge6

💎WEBSITE: https://www.healthybygeorge.com/

🔮FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

📧 For Business Inquiries 📧

Mail: healthybygeorge@gmail.com

Denne episoden er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(100)

How Long You Can Stand on One Leg Says a Lot

How well are you aging? These four simple aging tests — the grip strength test, the sit-to-stand test, the single-leg balance test, and the walking speed test — can be done at home in under ten minute...

18 Aug 31min

The 10,000 Step Rule Is Wrong! Here’s Why

Did you know that 10,000 steps — the number baked into your smartwatch, your fitness app, and every corporate wellness program — was never based on science? It came from a Japanese pedometer marketin...

10 Aug 21min

I Tried to Eat Healthy and It Backfired

I quit refined sugar 42 days ago — halfway through my 90-day no sugar challenge. I expected cravings. What I got instead was my emotional eating coming back, and as a health psychologist, even I didn'...

7 Aug 26min

Lost 55lbs with Mounjaro, Now What?

MC shares her insights on using mounjaro for her 55 lb weight loss. She still wants to lose another 15-20 lbs because, for her height and size, the lower weight will help her joints and overall health...

7 Aug 19min

I Wish I Knew This Sooner About Chronic Low Back Pain

Chronic Low Back Pain: When to Seek Help, What to Try First, and Lessons From Back Surgery This episode discusses chronic low back pain with the host and his brother Noel, a nurse practitioner with...

4 Aug 23min

Scientists Can’t Explain Why This Extends Your Lifespan

Why “Irrational” Acts of Kindness Are a Powerful Health Habit (Self-Expansion, Awe & Aging Well) Mary Catherine George (Healthy by George) argues that spontaneous, slightly embarrassing “irrational...

2 Aug 22min

My Sudden Knee Lock Taught Me This

A sudden knee lock-up stopped me in my tracks, leaving my leg completely frozen and impossible to bend or straighten. Dealing with a joint that physically refuses to move is a terrifying experience...

30 Jul 12min

The Femur Fracture Nobody Warned Me About During Physical Therapy

My honest hip replacement recovery story and the moment a femur fracture during physical therapy changed how I advocate for myself. Navigating life after a major surgery is difficult enough, but co...

26 Jul 13min