Mirrors used to trick the brain


	Mirrors used to trick the brain

Fast T friend

5-17-2009 4:00 AM

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health, cprs, pain, treatment

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5-18-2009 9:55 PM

celestialdancer

I had seen a documentary on something like this a little while ago. Thanks for the link.

5-19-2009 3:28 AM

Fast T friend

I have seen one on how phantom limbs pain is treated in similar way. It is quite stunning to get more knowledge and understanding on the ways our brains work.

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