INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Managing pain requires a commitment to learn new techniques, and to practice what you learn. . Meditation is a proven and powerful way to address problems with pain. Learning to meditate requires instruction and a positive attitude to stick with it. Studies show that pain intensity can be reduced from between 11% to 70%, and the unpleasantness associated with pain from 20% to 93%. Studies have shown that focusing on a favorite food can help to lower the feelings of pain. Focusing on chocolate is a big favorite. Chronic pain wants your attention. Focusing on other things, like watching a movie, enjoying activities with friends and family, reading, or starting a new hobby causes your thoughts to focus elsewhere. Simply focusing on other body parts also takes away from the attention going towards the feelings of pain. your pain getting better. Try to picture what your pain looks like, maybe imagine an arthritic joint, a pinched nerve in your neck, or the broken bone in your foot. Then imagine, or visualize, the area healing, or shrinking, or being less inflamed. Part of visualization also includes allowing yourself to mentally escape. Float away in your mind to a relaxing and restful place or a favorite past experience. . Chronic pain is difficult to deal with since it is always with you and can constantly eat away at your positive attitude. Allowing your thoughts to become negative, dwell on the pain, and increase your feelings of frustration can actually make the pain worse. Try to stay positive and avoid imagining the worst. Consider talking to a counselor or therapist if you find yourself descending into negativity or becoming depressed due to your chronic pain. Mild pain relievers are available without a prescription. Products such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin, and even some topical patches can provide some relief. Use OTC products with caution. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose, and read the label to know of possible side effects from their use. Plus, if you have prescription pain medications, your doctor may not want you to supplement with OTC products due to added risks for complications. Check with your doctor before adding OTC meds to prescription pain control regimen. Understanding more about your condition can help with choosing the techniques best suited to your needs. Chronic pain can sometimes involve neuropathic changes, or nerve damage, that make it harder to treat. Knowing more about your condition can help to choose techniques that can provide some relief and avoid further damage.

SUMMARY: Take charge of your pain. Meditate Think about food. Allow yourself to be distracted. Visualize Stay positive Get relief with over-the-counter products. Research your condition.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, then remove the seeds and the hair-like fibers. Season the squash with 1/2 tsp. of salt, 1/2 tbsp. of pepper, and 1/2 tsp. of paprika. Wrap it loosely and pierce the wrap several times before you place it in the microwave. When it's done, it should be tender when you poke it with a fork. After you remove the plastic wrap and scoop out the center of the squash, place it in a bowl. If you'd like your spaghetti squash to be extra rich, then you can add another tablespoon of butter to it. It should melt over the hot squash. Enjoy this tasty microwaved squash while it's hot.

SUMMARY: Prepare the spaghetti squash. Place one tablespoon of butter on each squash half. Season the squash. Wrap the squash loosely in plastic wrap. Microwave the squash for 20-25 minutes, or until it's tender. Remove the squash from the oven and scoop out the center. Add another tablespoon of butter to the squash (optional). Serve.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Extremely restrictive diets that don't allow for the consumption of specific food groups are unsustainable. Although these diets might cause your stomach to look and feel smaller initially, the results won't last due to constant hunger and your body not getting the nutrients that it needs. Restrictive diets can cause you to "binge" once the diet is over, which can make you feel sick by filling your stomach past its normal capacity in one sitting. Much like crash diets, a healthy diet can become unhealthy when you begin to restrict yourself from all sugars, fats, and "bad" foods. You might find it helpful to allot yourself one time per week when you can indulge a craving or eat your favorite unhealthy meal. Remember to always practice portion control to not gorge yourself or make yourself feel sick. Many people restrict themselves to only three meals per day and are left feeling hungry. Having a healthy snack like nuts, a granola bar, or a piece of fruit can keep you satisfied between meals and help to avoid overeating.

SUMMARY: Resist the temptation to "crash" diet. Allow yourself an occasional indulgence. Eat small snacks throughout the day to curb cravings.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Store the bottles for at least a week preferably two at about room temperature, then refrigerate.

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