 Here's another Thrive Tip from Kaiser Permanente and Fox 12. Millions of people live with chronic pain that can disrupt their lives, cause anxiety, depression, and even lead to abuse of prescription painkillers. There are many healthy ways to manage chronic pain. Chronic pain is any pain that has lasted six months or longer. It can be very mild. It can be devastating. And sometimes the actual source of the pain cannot be identified, yet it still persists. Prescription medications treat a small portion of the pain, but there are many other approaches to manage chronic pain. They can range from healthy diet, exercise, physical therapy, mind body, meditation, and connection to use the mind to naturally control your pain and develop better coping skills. Choosing natural pain remedies instead of drugs can give you greater peace of mind by helping you regain control of your life in a healthy way. This has been another Thrive Tip sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and Fox 12. Visit kptv.com slash thrive for more information.