It seems like every day, we hear news of hopeful scientific discoveries that could one day cure a specific disease or diversify the treatment options available to certain types of suffering patients. But then we don’t hear any updates for years, if we hear any updates at all. The number of new drugs and new medical treatments introduced each year is staggeringly small—which is troubling, considering the rise of superbugs and the arms-race like need to develop new antibiotics to fight against them.
Immunological Paralysis: A Reason for Concern?
Could vaccinations trigger immunological paralysis? Vaccinations fool the immune system into thinking you are suffering from a serious bacterial or viral illness, although your body does not become acutely ill. Getting sick soon after receiving a flu vaccination suggests this is possible.
Caring for the Caregiver
While caring for an aging loved one is both respectable and rewarding, the perils of caregiver burnout are a harsh reality that can have devastating consequences. Here are five common signs of caregiver stress that can lead to burnout, as well as potential coping mechanisms.
Tarmac Meditations: Haiku # 36
Breathe, listen to your heartbeat,
Here’s What You Need to Know about Vegan Omega-3 Supplements
As the name suggests, Omega-3 supplements are manufactured to augment a diet that lacks essential amino acids in the body, and by extension, offer the required benefits under that category. More often than not, this essential form of fat is readily available in fatty fish, but certain nuts, vegetables, and seeds also present plant-based options, which are ideal for vegans.
Willingness Is The Key To Recovery
I spent about five years of my life trying to get sober. What does trying mean? It meant I wanted to, I wanted the pain to stop, I wanted to stop hurting others and I wanted to build a life. There was one problem however, I was not willing to do whatever it takes to get and stay sober.
Shopping for CBD Gummies? Check the Label for These 5 Things
Remember gummy vitamins? Sure, they’re more fun to take than pills — but are they actually good for you? Zhaoping Li, professor of medicine at UCLA, is skeptical. Although they contain similar amounts of the vitamins and minerals that pill-based vitamins do, Li points out that gummy vitamins also typically include artificial ingredients and added sugars. The same is true, unfortunately, of many gummies that contain CBD.
Tarmac Meditations: Haiku # 35
I have seen this road before
Tarmac Meditations: Haiku # 34
Clematis flowers,
White, green leaves, wet in Spring rains,
Things You Need to Know About Health in Your 50s and Beyond
If you are thinking of retiring early around the age of 50, there are some things you need to do to prepare. Not only will you need to prepare financially, there are a number of health changes you should prepare for as well.
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