is low intensity and usually rhythmic. It may build to high intensity, but it usually starts out at a low intensity that slowly builds as our brain adapts and adjusts. We may learn to enjoy painful experiences, and find them pleasurable. Examples are chili pepper, straight spirits, or loud music, but those "pleasures" have to be learned.

The signals from our PN injured nerves and nerve endings are intense and arhythmic, so of course the brain interprets them as pain and burning.

How could I have forgotten chocolate, which I dearly love? My wife and I both have one or two pieces of quality chocolate daily. Our favorite ice cream and cake flavor is chocolate, the more chocolaty the better.