The National Institutes of Health is pushing for development of what its director, Dr. Francis Collins, calls a “pain-o-meter.” Spurred by the opioid crisis, the goal is not just to signal how much pain someone’s in, it is to determine what kind it is and what drug might be the most effective. “We are not […]
The Big Q: Anxious, depressed, crabby, and crampy? The Big A: If yes, you might not be getting enough magnesium in your diet. Other tell-tale signs of magnesium deficiency are poor sleep, chronic pain, and facial tics. Magnesium (Mg) is a chemical element with atomic number 12 if you want to get technical. It is […]
China Feels the Pain as Exports, Imports Shrink, Markets Collapse $SOY, $USD, $UNG China has reported weaker than expected November exports and imports, showing slower global and domestic demand and raising the likelihood that more measures to keep the country’s growth rate from slipping too much will be put in place. November exports only rose […]
Monday’s Trade Relief Rally Saw Profit Taking Tuesday $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX The S&P 500 fell 3.2% Tuesday on some concern on future economic growth, which was signaled by the drop in US Treasury yields. A technical test and breach of the S&P 500’s 200-Day MA at 2762.32 contributed to the selling. Monday’s trade-relief […]
America’s Pet Owners Seek Cannabis for Their Pets Pet owners claim cannabis-based extracts, ointments and edibles lead to drastic improvements in pets once debilitated by arthritis, seizures, anxiety and other ailments Federal and state laws can make it difficult for veterinarians to access cannabis products for pets, and many are reluctant to discuss it with […]
The Most Common Causes of that Pain in Your Neck Here, according to Harvard Medical School, are the seven most common causes of neck pain, as follows: Muscle pain. Stress or overexertion can cause and aching or sore neck. The neck muscles may develop hard knots that are tender to the touch, sometimes called trigger […]
Too Much Sitting Is Not Good For Good Health and Mobility Sitting increases risk of immobility as we age Studies support using a consistent exercise routine to help improve metabolism, reduce your risk of diabetes and certain cancers, help us maintain a healthy weight and improve your cardiovascular health. Further research reveals that even when you engage […]
Increase Your Level of Pain Tolerance Some people have a higher pain tolerance than others, do you wonder Why? Researchers at Wake Forest School of Medicine have found 1 answer: mindfulness. And that is good news, because experts say you can increase your mindfulness and pain tolerance. Lead author Fadel Zeidan, Ph.D., assistant professor of neurobiology […]
Lower Back Pain Leads to Weight Gain Lower back pain is a common health complaint, and if it sidelines you for too long, it can lead to weight gain, a loss in your fitness level and keep you from doing things you really like to do. But not moving is not the answer Specific exercises […]
A Short History of Cannabis, aka Marijuana, and its Uses Cannabis is better known as marijuana, it has been used for its medicinal properties for thousands of years. Historical remnants from all around the world reveal the importance of cannabis in medicine and spirituality The earliest written references to cannabis are found in the Chinese […]
China Already Feeling the Pain from President Trump on Trade China’s manufacturing activity decelerated in June as US-Chinese trade tensions added to concern the economy is cooling due to tighter government controls on lending, a survey showed Saturday. The National Statistics Bureau’s (NBS) purchasing managers’ index declined to 51.5 from May’s 51.9 on a 100-point […]
The Trump Effect: China’s Stock Markets Feeling ‘Extreme Pain’ $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $DJSH, $VXX Tuesday’s stock market plunge shocking Chinese investors. China’s benchmark equity gauge sank almost 5% at one point and by the close, the escalating tensions with the US pushed 1,023 stocks ‘lock limit’ down by 10% on the day, that is […]
Trump Vs Trudeau: Strong USD = Pain for All Canadians $USDCAD The Canadian Dollar (CAD) aka ‘Loonie’ slumped Monday on continuing trade issues between Canada and the US, and there is noting to keep the Loonie from extending its fall. USDCAD, +0.0539% was among the worst performers Monday following the G-7 Summit that saw US President Donald […]
One of Golf’s Greatest Has Stem Cell Treatment for Pain Golfing great Jack Nicklaus, 78 anni, receives stem cell therapy to treat chronic back pain that marred much of his competitive professional career and continued long after. The Golden Bear has been hailed as a legend for his 50 years of golf, but during many […]
Update: The Legal Status of CBD in the US $GWPH CBD is the nonpsychoactive component of cannabis and hemp. Unlike the THC in cannabis, CBD does not induce a high, but has many clinical benefits, including the control of seizures and pain Federal drug laws stipulate cannabis is an illegal Class 1 narcotic In states […]
Meditation Benefits Physical and Mental Health A new study looking at the long-term effects of meditation has found that those who follow the practice can benefit from improvements in their attention for up to 7 years. Led by researchers at the University of California, Davis, Center for Mind and Brain, the study is based on […]
Tough Minded People are Disciplined and Prepared Success in anything we do or attempt to do requires a mentally tough mind. All the resources are meaningless if your mind is cluttered, presumptions, prone to distraction or negitivity, you will fail. Like flying an airplane, if you do not pay full attention you will die. So […]
Daily Exercise is Necessary and Needed for Good Health A pattern of lifelong exercise is believed to contribute to our ability to retain healthy levels of muscle mass, muscle strength, body fat and cholesterol as we age New research underscores the value of and need of the human body has for regular exercise. In one […]
Treating Pain Without Drugs Americans consume 99% of the hydrocodone sold worldwide and 81% of all oxycodone — approximately 30X more than medically necessary for the population size of the US Between Y 2002 and 2015, opioids killed an estimated 202,600 Americans Overdose cases increased by more than 30% across the US between July 2016 […]
US Deaths from Drug Overdoses Spiked Last Year US deaths from drug overdoses rose 21% last year, and for the 2nd straight year dragged down how long Americans are expected to live. The government figures released Thursday put drug deaths at 63,600, up from about 52,000 in Y 2015. For the 1st time, the powerful […]
Arthritis Sufferers Much Higher Than Current Estimates Arthritis affects a much higher percentage of the adult population and at a younger age than previously thought. A study recently published in Arthritis & Rheumatology indicates that the number of people suffering from arthritis in the United States has been significantly underestimated, especially among those who are older than […]
Big Pharma Vs Hemp Based CBDs and Medical Marijuana $LLY, $GWPH The legal status of CBD oil, as a nutritional supplement is being threatened by Big Pharma seeking FDA approval for CBD-containing drugs The cannabinoids in cannabis, cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), interact with the human body by way of naturally-occurring cannabinoid receptors embedded in […]
Taking Sauna’s Regularly Can Improve Health Saunas have been used for thousands of years, for both religious ceremonies and health, in cultures as far apart as Mayan and Finnish. Saunas are small rooms which provide either moist (Turkish-style) or dry heat (traditional Finnish) and allow the body to sweat deeply. In modern Finland, about 33% […]
The Many Benefits of Being Thankful Gratitude is Good Medicine Gratitude improves Relationships This week Americans gather together with family and friends to give thanks for our bounty, our friendships, and love. However, while it is good to count our blessings on Thanksgiving Day, practicing gratitude throughout the year can have tremendous health benefits. Experts […]
Medical Marijuana Up Date Congresspeople want the VA to research medical marijuana, New Jersey expands its list of qualifying conditions, and more. National Last Thursday, lawmakers called on the VA to research medical cannabis for veterans. A group of lawmakers who sit on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee wrote a letter to Veteran Affairs Secretary […]
Studies Support Mind-Body Connection to Relieve Pain Be fully aware of the addictive potential of opioid drugs, and seriously weigh your need for a narcotic pain killer. While many pain experts disagree recent research supports the idea that pain, in many cases, has psychological underpinnings. A study published last year found emotion awareness and expression therapy […]
Opioids Driving Down Life Expectancy in US Rising death rates from opioid abuse are chipping away at Americans’ life spans, a US government study revealed recently. Between Y’s 2000 and 2015, researchers found, US life expectancy increased overall, from nearly 77 to 79 years. But, buried within that broad pattern were some ominous trends. The […]
Americans are Taking Too Much Medication From children to seniors, every American age group is at risk for being diagnosed with a condition they may not actually have, and being prescribed medications they do not need. Americans live in a very a very litigious environment Attorneys advertise for clients who may have had a missed […]
CDC: Daily 91 Americans Die from an Opioid Overdose More than 33,000 Americans were killed by opioids in Y 2015, and nearly 50% of them involved a Rx (prescription) for the drugs. Drug companies made more than 375,000 non-research opioid-related payments to more than 68,000 physicians, totaling more than $46-M This amounts to 1 in […]
Medical Marijuana Update NIH awards a grant to study marijuana and opioid addiction, the head of the NBA hints at a more relaxed approach to pot, Utah activists are ready to begin signature-gathering for a medical marijuana initiative, and more. NationalLast Wednesday, the NIH awarded a grant to study marijuana and opioid addiction. The National […]
Too Many Americans Rely on Rx Medications The Big Q: Is your doctor all too quick with the Prescription pad? Too many Americans are relying on Rx (prescription) drugs, say the experts, as some patients demand drugs as a 1st response, others are persuaded by their physicians. So, when should you try an intervening method […]
US Patients’ Opioid Overdoses Leading to More ICU Admissions & Deaths $POTN Now more and more patients are Opting for CBD instead of Rx pain medications. A growing number of Americans are needing IC (intensive care) for opioid overdoses and dying after receiving treatment for serious complications, a US study revealed Wednesday. Opioid-related overdose deaths […]
Drugstore non-Rx Painkillers, Not as Safe as You Think $POTN The opioid crisis is getting a lot of attention now, but the highly-addictive Rx (prescription medications) are not the only class of pain relievers causing serious health problems in the US. “The opioid crisis is an emergency — and I’m saying officially right now it’s […]
Medical Marijuana Update: Patients are Opting for CBD Instead of Rx Medication $POTN A recent study reveals at 40% of patients who consume high-CBD forms of cannabis stopped using traditional pharmaceutical medications and now use marijuana to treat their symptoms. The survey was conducted by Brightfield Group, a market research firm focused on the legal […]
The Importance of Being Calm in the Chaos Stress is often regarded as a psychological issue, but stress is definitely not all in our heads. When the chaos that is life starts to get oppressive, excess stress hormones are released, including cortisol, epinephrine and norepinephrine. This is supposed to happen, as the body is getting […]
Driving Under the Influence of Rx Drugs is a Serious Problem in the US About 25% of Americans reports knowing someone addicted to opioids and recent statistics reveal driving under the influence of these and other drugs has become a serious problem, now causing more fatal car crashes than drunk driving. Many who go on to […]
Tiger Wood’s Rx Drugs Addiction Resulted in DUI Champion golfer Tiger Woods is receiving professional help to manage his Rx medication’s addiction “I’m currently receiving professional help to manage my medications and the ways that I deal with back pain and a sleep disorder,” Mr. Woods said in a statement Monday night. “I want to […]
Germany is Already Feeling the Pain of President Trump’s Rebuke A funny thing, the Merkel/Hussein Obama Berlin rally was an arrogant mistake on their part. Germany a nation rebuilt by American taxpayers Monday is railing against US President Donald Trump, slamming his “short-sighted” policies that have “weakened the West” and hurt European interests worldwide. The […]
Gold’s Price at 1-Month Low = More Pain for Mining Stocks $GLD, $ABX, $NEM, $AU, $GG, $NCMGY, $GFI, $AEM, $GOLD After its worst week since November, Gold was drifting lower again Thursday with the metal coming under pressure from a stronger US and an interest rate hike likely ahead in the US, just the 3rd […]
New Treatment Guidelines Stress Non-Drug Interventions for Back Pain In a recent NW-T’s article, doctors are increasingly starting to prescribe activity in combination with a wait-and-watch approach for back pain patients. On 14 February, the American College of Physicians also issued updated treatment guidelines for acute, subacute and chronic low back pain, now sidestepping medication […]
Rx Opioid Addition/Withdrawal is Described as ‘Hell on Earth’ A recent report by the US Surgeon General revealed more Americans now use Rx opioids than smoke cigarettes. These drugs also kill more Americans than car crashes. Over the past 5 years, drug overdose deaths have risen by 33%. Dr. Tom Frieden, Director of the U.S. […]
A Little Pain Now Vs A Lot of Pain Later $GE “Face reality as it is not as you wish it to be”, Jack Welch. It’s difficult to disengage and sack people. It is difficult to do something that you know is going to cause another human being pain. Which is why it is important […]
Marijuana Legalization in USA Triggering Keen Investor Interest $GWPH, $INSY, $CARA, $MON, $ADM Marijuana legalization in the USA has brought keen interest among investors seeking to profit from a growing and very valuable cash crop. The states of California, Nevada, Massachusetts, Maine, Florida, North Dakota, Arkansas and Montana have approved measures to allow the Medical […]
This Winter Protect Yourself Against Frost Bite & Hypothermia A polar vortex is bringing extreme cold and winds to the central and eastern United States this week, and millions of Americans are being warned to guard against frostbite and hypothermia. Wind chills could fall to 30 to 40 degrees below Zero in some areas. In […]
America’s Opioid Addiction Epidemic Was No Accident Today, more Americans use RX opioids than smoke cigarettes. Opiates such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl and morphine also kill more Americans than automobile accidents annually. Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin, lied to doctors and patients, convincing them that OxyContin, a narcotic pain killer was safe and non-addictive […]
Donald Trump, “Fidel Castro, a brutal dictator, caused death and pain” “The world is a better place” because of his death.” US President Elect Donald Trump said Saturday that his administration will “do all it can” to help boost freedom and prosperity for Cuban people after the death of Fidel Castro. “Today, the world marks […]
The Proven Health Benefits of Gratitude It is the season where we gather together with family and friends and give thanks for our bounty, our friendships, and love. But while it is nice to count our blessings on Thanksgiving Day, practicing gratitude throughout the year can have tremendous health benefits. The experts say, gratitude may […]
Medical Marijuana and the Opioid Epidemic In Y 2014, more people died from drug overdoses than in any other year on record. Over 60% of these deaths involved opioids. These powerful medications are often prescribed to people for chronic pain relief, although they often fail to provide relief. Where they do excel is in causing […]
Pain Relief Naturally Without Rx Drugs If you are in severe pain or struggling with chronic pain, it can quickly sideline your life. A new US government report shows that more than 54% of US adults had some type of musculoskeletal pain disorder such as back, joint or neck pain in Y 2012, the latest […]
Make Nature a Part of Your Day, Every Day “A human being is a part of the whole called by us universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feeling as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind […]
Nutra Pharma Corp. (OTCMKTS:NPHC) the BioTech for Pets Millions of pets suffer from acute or chronic pain. While acute pain is a normal sensation triggered in the nervous system to alert your pet of possible injury and the need to take it easy, chronic pain is different, chronic pain persists. Pain signals keep firing in […]
22 Vets Commit Suicide Daily, is Medical Marijuana the Solution? Dr. Sue Sisley, a former Department of Veterans Affairs physician, has devoted her life to coming with an effective treatment for PTSD. But her promising work is controversial and not without detractors. As one of the nation’s foremost scientific experts on medical marijuana, Dr. Sisley […]
Americans Spend $30-B Annually on Alternative Medicine, Why? Consumers in the US spend about $30-B annually on alternative medicine, according to a newly published federal report from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), in which 44,743 individuals in the US aged 4 and above participated. The Big Q: Why do people in America spend […]
Medical Marijuana, Benefits and Side Effects Dr. Margaret Gedde, a Stanford-trained MD PhD pathologist and award-winning researcher who specializes in the therapeutic use of Cannabis, said the only concern people have to worry about medical marijuana is the psychoactivity of THC or its ability to make one feel “high.” And that in some cases, THC […]
Update: Federal and State Government Marijuana Policy House Republicans blocked an effort to open up banking for Marijuana businesses House Turns Back Effort to Give Pot Businesses Access to Banks. The Republican-led House Wednesday voted down an amendment to the FY 2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act that would have blocked federal regulators […]
The Mystery of Acupuncture’s Beneficial Effects Million of people in America receive acupuncture annually, and growing. There are a variety of acupuncture techniques, those mostly used in the US incorporate traditions from China, Japan and Korea and involve penetrating the skin with a thin needle at certain points on the body. The needle is then […]
Some Tips on How to Relieve Lower Back Pain Naturally Lower back pain is the most commonly reported type of pain and a leading cause of disability, missed work and doctor visits in the US. Estimates suggest approximately 80% of adults will suffer from lower back pain in their lifetime. Also, the cost of lower […]
Paul Manafort now ‘in Charge’ of Donald Trump’s Presidential Campaign Paul Manafort is now ‘in Charge’ of Donald Trump’s Presidential campaign after the campaign announced it has parted ways with Corey Lewandowski. “Mr. Trump obviously made a decision this morning,” Barry Bennett said Monday on TV. “I have not yet talked to him about it, […]
Yoga, Moving Meditation Keeps the Mind Sharp The practice of Yoga has many benefits, it provides the physical benefits of low impact exercise, and may also help stave off cognitive decline. That according to a recent study of older adults with early warning signs of waning memory. It has mental, emotional and spiritual benefits that […]
Medical Marijuana Update The California legislature gets down to business, MM expansion bills become law in Colorado and Vermont, a “poison pill” California initiative fails to make the ballot, and more. California Last Wednesday, the Senate approved a medical marijuana sales tax. The Senate Wednesday approved a bill imposing a 15% sales tax on medical […]
The Cycle Opioid of Addiction Sadly, legendary musician Prince appears to be yet another victim of the opioid epidemic. OxyContin became a blockbuster drug mainly through misleading claims, claims Purdue Pharma knew were false from the very beginning. The basic promise was that it provided pain relief for a full 12 hours, 2X as long […]
Heart Care: Manage Stress, Avoid False & Misleading Information When it comes to taking good care of your heart, there is a lot of information is available on the Internet, some accurate and helpful, a lot of false and misleading information and dangerous. The issue with Internet searches is that there’s no way for people […]
Sex is Really Good for Us, So is Hugging Like letting the Sun warm our skin on a Spring day or sinking healthy Real Organic food we love, it is a bonus when something that feels good is good, and that is the case with Sex. Beyond the emotional benefits, we can also expect to […]
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) May Dull Happiness $JNJ Acetaminophen’s apparent dulling effect on peoples emotional responses might work for better or for worse, watering down not only negative emotions but also positive ones. Tylenol is a product of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Researchers showed emotional photos to college students who had either taken a 1,000-mg dose of […]