I’m testing CBD oil for some of our seniors with pain. CBD oil is made by extracting CBD from the cannabis plant, then diluting it with a carrier oil like coconut or hemp seed oil. It’s gaining momentum in the health and wellness world, with some scientific studies confirming it may ease symptoms of ailments like chronic pain and anxiety. GetContinue reading “CBD oil”
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Balance your Serotonin, Dopamine and Endorphins with Happy foods
Pain and itch are influenced by two chemicals , Serotonin and Dopamine. Eat the following whole foods to balance Serotonin, Dopamine and Endorphins and do get a hug too. Hugging can increase the production of dopamine in your brain. Endorphins are endogenous opioid neuropeptides and peptide hormones in humans and other animals. They are produced by the centralContinue reading “Balance your Serotonin, Dopamine and Endorphins with Happy foods”
Music therapy for all health issues
MUSIC THERAPY IN ACTION Music has shown positive effects in a variety of patient populations for improving symptoms related to different diseases and disorders. Here’s a sampling of some of the more common uses of music therapy. PATIENT POPULATION NONMUSIC BEHAVIORS Autism spectrum disorder Movement, communication, speech and language, social skills, attention, cognition, activities ofContinue reading “Music therapy for all health issues”
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Brain can suppress feelings of chronic pain when hungry
Being Hungry Turns Off Perception of Chronic Pain Summary: Researchers report the brain can suppress feelings of chronic pain when mice are hungry. Source: University of Pennsylvania. Pain can be valuable. Without it, we might let our hand linger on a hot stove, for example. But longer-lasting pain, such as the inflammatory pain that canContinue reading “Brain can suppress feelings of chronic pain when hungry”
How a Combination of Exercise and Music Help Us Feel Less Pain
Jymmin: How a Combination of Exercise and Music Help Us Feel Less Pain Summary: Jymmin, a system that mixes working out on exercise equipment and free musical improvisation, may make us less sensitive to pain, researchers report. Source: Max Planck Institute. Often, pain emerges as a consequence of disease, injury or intense physical demands. AboutContinue reading “How a Combination of Exercise and Music Help Us Feel Less Pain”
Update with my 82 yr old mom with groin pain
I have been massaging her feet with oil with added essential oils of lemon grass, eucalyptus and other oils. After a week, she sweat a lot and has now energy and back to her work. I have been giving her whole foods and supplementation such as potassium, activated charcoal, Likepak from http://www.nuskin.com (use sponsor ID USW9578356)Continue reading “Update with my 82 yr old mom with groin pain”
Virus and groin pain in older adults
My 82 yr old mom traveled 12000 miles by plane and had groin pain afterwards which subsided with rest, nutrition, sleep, foot massage, hydration and NSAID. I suspected a virus since I can smell her fecal matter and it is indicative of bacteria or virus. Connie 9 reasons for groin pain | Health24 https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sports-injuries/About…/Groin-pain-20130521 MayContinue reading “Virus and groin pain in older adults”
Aspirin is harmful to our kidneys
Pain Medicines (Analgesics) Many analgesics should not be used if there is decreased kidney function, because they reduce the blood flow to the kidney. Also, long term use with higher doses may harm normal kidneys. It is important to realize that, while helpful, these medicines are not completely without risk, and they should be usedContinue reading “Aspirin is harmful to our kidneys”
Opioid receptor was present in the nerves associated with the portal vein that collects blood from the gut
The sensations of hunger and satiety are mediated through communication between the gastrointestinal system and the brain. Duraffourd et al. found that μ-opioid receptor (MOR)–1 was present in the nerves associated with the portal vein that collects blood from the gut. Peptide products of protein digestion can function
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Fish oil has potential for treating chronic pain and neuropathy
COMMON MEDICATIONS MAY DELAY RECOVERY FROM BRAIN INJURIES NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAUGUST 9, 2015 According to researchers, medications used to treat common conditions from bladder dysfunction to depression and insomnia, can delay recovery for patients with brain injuries.… READ MORE… FEATUREDNEUROLOGY5 MIN READ LASTING RELIEF FROM CHRONIC PAIN THANKS TO STEM CELLS NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJULY 13, 2015 According toContinue reading “Fish oil has potential for treating chronic pain and neuropathy”
FDA Fueled Opioid Epidemic
When deprived of opioid drugs like heroin or oxycodone, addicts endure harsh withdrawal that often requires medical intervention. The addict may then undergo long-term treatment to reduce odds of relapsing.1
Recovering opioid addicts may not sleep properly for years. Relentless physical and mental cravings result in over 90% of treated users resuming opioid addiction.2 The final exit for many is recovery or death.