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Pain Isn’t the Problem, Our Medical Model Is
The shortcomings of Western medicine are significant, often stemming from a medical model that emphasises treating symptoms rather than promoting holistic healing. This focus has contributed to the growth of a substantial drug industry, which, although lucrative, frequently neglects the root causes of illness. Even with advancements in medical technology and treatment options, many individuals…
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Sticky Pain and Other Chronic Psychophysiological Dis-eases
Chronic psychophysiological dis-eases, commonly known as “sticky” conditions, create complex connections between the mind and body that can be challenging to untangle. These conditions often arise from undiagnosed trauma and present as ongoing physical pain or discomfort. This article delves into what these diseases are, the diagnostic processes involved, and the significant role trauma plays…
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The Healing Power of Metaphors: A Biophilic Mindset for Pain and Healing
If pain had a voice, it wouldn’t be clinical. It wouldn’t speak in milligrams or MRI scans. It would whisper, roar, curl up in corners, or dance like rain across your skin. And that’s why metaphor matters, because pain doesn’t speak science. It tells a story. In the past century, we’ve seen the rise of…
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Metaphors, Biophilia, and the Psychophysiological Landscape of Pain
This piece has been folded into the fuller essay The Healing Power of Metaphors: A Biophilic Mindset for Pain and Healing, which now carries its opening and argument in one place. Introduction Metaphors are not just decorative linguistic flourishes—they are foundational cognitive tools that guide perception, decision-making, and behaviour. In our 2023 article, Perspectives on…
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Could psychophysiological dis-ease be a result of an undiagnosed trauma?
Psychophysiological dis-ease refers to conditions related to psychophysiology where psychological factors, such as stress, influence physiological functioning, often resulting in ailments like hypertension, tension headaches, and ulcers. Understanding the role of trauma, whether acute, chronic, or developmental, is crucial. Unresolved or undiagnosed trauma can significantly impact mental and physical health. The connection between trauma and…
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Shame as the Underlying Cause of Idiopathic Scoliosis: An Exploration
Idiopathic scoliosis, a condition in which the spine curves sideways without a known cause, affects millions of people around the world[i]. In under 10 years the prevalence, which is higher in girls than boys, has increased from 0.47-5.2%[ii] up to 0.93-12% globally[iii]. While its exact aetiology remains uncertain, researchers have considered various potential triggers and…
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How Do You Do Chronic Pain?
“Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” — often attributed to Haruki Murakami, and true whoever said it first. The title of this piece is deliberate. Not “Do you have chronic pain?” but How do you do chronic pain? Because here is the plain and simple truth of the matter; pain is not a thing you…
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