Mitragyna speciosa (commonly known as kratom, also ketum),[2] is a tropical evergreen tree in the coffee family (Rubiaceae) native to Southeast Asia in the Indochina and Malaysia phytochoria (botanical regions). M. speciosa is indigenous to Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia, Myanmar, and Papua New Guinea[3] where it has been used in traditional medicine since at least the 19th century.[4] Kratom has some opioid– and stimulant-like properties.[5][6] As of 2013, no clinical trials had been done to understand kratom’s health effects and it had noContinue reading “Beware of Kratom herb – plant”
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Healthy red blood cells for oxygen delivery, preventing heart failure
Oxygen delivery is facilitated by healthy red blood cells made every 120 days The following helps in ensuring healthy red blood cells: Exercise De-stress , avoiding too much stress Avoidance of alcohol Avoidance of toxic medications/drugs Carotenoids Whole foods rich in iron, copper, Vitamin B complex (all Bs), Vitamin C, Vitamin D, folate Erythropoietin, also knownContinue reading “Healthy red blood cells for oxygen delivery, preventing heart failure”
Alcohol Abuse Linked to Sepsis, Mortality in Critical Patients
Alcohol Abuse Linked to Sepsis, Mortality in Critical Patients COLUMBUS, Ohio – According to recent research, patients who abuse alcohol are less likely to survive critical illness. Researchers at Ohio State University Medical Center studied the outcomes of over 11,000 critically ill patients admitted to the intensive care units of an urban hospital over sixContinue reading “Alcohol Abuse Linked to Sepsis, Mortality in Critical Patients”
Prescribing Opiods , problems and solutions
Bruxism and proper root cause diagnosis – SLEEP APNEA?
BRUXISM AND PROPER ROOT CAUSE DIAGNOSIS – TMD OR SLEEP APNEA? by Michael Daniel | Are you screening for sleep apnea when treatment planning occlusal guards? By Iman Sadri, DDS There has been much buzz recently about the dentist’s role in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Most of the attention has centered around oralContinue reading “Bruxism and proper root cause diagnosis – SLEEP APNEA?”
Improve bile flow to get rid of toxins in your body
Body Ecology’s 7 Bile Basics When you wake up, drink 6 oz of warm water with the juice of one lemon. … Eliminate even good fats and oils from your diet for a period of time. … Avoid sugar and processed foods. … Eat cultured vegetables. … Take LivAmend. … Start drinking probiotic liquids. YouContinue reading “Improve bile flow to get rid of toxins in your body”
Symptoms of Dying
CreditBénédicte Muller You and I, one day we’ll die from the same thing. We’ll call it different names: cancer, diabetes, heart failure, stroke. One organ will fail, then another. Or maybe all at once. We’ll become more similar to each other than to people who continue living with your original diagnosis or mine. Dying hasContinue reading “Symptoms of Dying”
This Psychedelic Drug May Be Released in Our Brains as We Die
By Kelley Tatera Researchers speculate the illegal hallucinogen is released in our brains during birth, death, and dreams. Dimethyltryptamine or DMT, often referred to as the “spirit molecule,” is one of the most intriguing psychedelic substances on Earth — not just because of the wild experiences reported by DMT users, but because there has beenContinue reading “This Psychedelic Drug May Be Released in Our Brains as We Die”
Emotions Expressed By the Dying Are Unexpectedly Positive
Summary: According to researchers, the emotional experiences of those close to death are both more positive and less negative than most people believe. Source: APS. Fear of death is a fundamental part of the human experience–we dread the possibility of pain and suffering and we worry that we’ll face the end alone. Although thinking aboutContinue reading “Emotions Expressed By the Dying Are Unexpectedly Positive”
Dr Mercola: Tai Chi for balance and emergency prevention
Prevent emergencies with Tai-Chi, Yoga, Pilates, dancing and whole foods rich in Potassium, iron and other vitamins and minerals. We should also not over medicate as most medications can affect your brain and balance. Connie Dr Mercola on Tai-Chi for balance and preventing a trip to the emergency room. Balance is important to athleticContinue reading “Dr Mercola: Tai Chi for balance and emergency prevention”
Dialing 911 directly from a hotel room
Hank started a petition after his daughter Kari was murdered by her estranged husband in a hotel room a few years ago. It is a truly tragic story in that Kari’s nine-year-old daughter repeatedly tried to dial 911 from the room’s phone, but couldn’t get through because some hotels require dialing “9” before 911. SheContinue reading “Dialing 911 directly from a hotel room”
Environment and behavior affect health 55% , health care 20% and genetics 5%
The determinants of health Introduction Many factors combine together to affect the health of individuals and communities. Whether people are healthy or not, is determined by their circumstances and environment. To a large extent, factors such as where we live, the state of our environment, genetics, our income and education level, and our relationships withContinue reading “Environment and behavior affect health 55% , health care 20% and genetics 5%”
Ativan or Benzodiazepine oxidation is decreased in persons with liver disease
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) may result in nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, sweating, tremors, tachycardia, hypertension, agitation, delirium, hallucinations, seizures, and death beginning 6 hours after alcohol cessation in alcoholics. Benzodiazepines are cross-tolerant with ethanol and are considered first-line therapy for treating AWS. Chlordiazepoxide and diazepam are first metabolized by hepatic oxidation, then glucuronidation. Lorazepam andContinue reading “Ativan or Benzodiazepine oxidation is decreased in persons with liver disease”
Opioid-Related Deaths Might Be Underestimated: CDC
——————- Death certificates from drug-linked infections may not label painkillers as possible cause By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, April 25, 2017 (HealthDay News) — America’s prescription drug abuse epidemic may be even more deadly than expected, a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests. Some opioid-related deaths may beContinue reading “Opioid-Related Deaths Might Be Underestimated: CDC”