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This episode is brought to you by Birch Living, LMNT, and Thesis.\n\nOne in five people is impacted by chronic pain. Many believe that chronic pain is simply a byproduct of aging, with little that can be done beyond managing it. Today\u2019s guest offers a unique approach to chronic pain, sharing her mind-body practice for effectively addressing and alleviating it.\nToday on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. Andrea Furlan to explore chronic pain, its top drivers, and common myths about treatment. Dr. Furlan discusses the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle in exacerbating chronic pain and reveals her unique approach to treating it. She also covers how diet, sleep, and alcohol can impact chronic pain and shares the most successful interventions for addressing it.\nDr. Andrea Furlan is a scientist at the Institute for Work & Health (IWH) and physician and senior scientist at the KITE Research Institute, Toronto Rehab, University Health Network(UHN).\xa0She is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation professor at the University of Toronto. She is chair of ECHO Ontario Chronic Pain and Opioid Stewardship at UHN and co-chair of ECHO Occupational and Environmental Medicine and ECHO for Return to Work of Public Safety Personnel at IWH. She is a physician in the pain clinic at Toronto Rehab and the author of the book 8 STEPS to Conquer Chronic Pain. A Doctor's Guide to Lifelong Relief.\n\xa0\nIn this episode, Dhru and Dr. Furlan dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):\n\nChronic vs. Acute Pain (00:00:30 / 00:00:30)\n\nTop Drivers of Chronic Pain (04:07 / 04:07)\n\nMyths About Treating Chronic Pain (08:22 / 11:35)\n\nThe Dangers of a Sedentary Lifestyle (11:20 / 14:30)\n\nHow to Address Chronic Lower Back Pain (21:00 / 26:17)\n\n8 Food Rules (27:40 / 32:57)\n\nAlcohol Use and Environmental Factors (39:18 / 44:35)\n\nSupplements to Support Chronic Pain (43:30 / 48:47)\n\nFear of Chronic Pain (53:11 / 58:28)\n\nThe Most Successful Interventions (57:15 / 1:02:32)\n\nAvoiding a Sedentary Life by Activating Joy (1:00:45 / 1:06:02)\n\nMindset Matters (1:04:30 / 1:09:47)\n\n\nAlso mentioned in this episode:\n8 Steps to Conquer Chronic Pain: A Doctor\u2019s Guide to Lifelong Relief\xa0\n\nTo learn more about Dr. Furlan, follow her on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X/Twitter, or her website.\xa0\n\nThis episode is brought to you by Birch Living, LMNT, and Thesis.\n\nTo get 25% off your Birch Living mattress plus two free eco-rest pillows, head over to birchliving.com/dhru today.\n\nRight now, LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase. Head over to DrinkLMNT.com/dhru today.\n\nRight now, Thesis is offering my community $60 off your first subscription. Just head to takethesis.com/dhru and use the code DHRU to enhance your cognitive health today.\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices