#looking at the side effects page WHY ARE SEIZURES A COMMON SIDE EFFECT

[sobekc]

whatever you do DO NOT take metronidazole that shit is crazy

#obv if you’re prescribed it then take it but omg it’s the worst medication I’ve ever taken in my life #like It’s on the same tier as cisplatin and doxorubicin in my book #took it then snoozed for 3 hours. got up to take a shower and ended up going blind for like 10 minutes #it also tastes like a bonfire made of skunks and tires. vile #apparently it can also turn your piss black which is crazy #and it causes cancer in hamsters :^ #looking at the side effects page WHY ARE SEIZURES A COMMON SIDE EFFECT #this is an antibiotic btw not like a fun drug #personal #not the zodiac #medical tw

[sureroger]

hey hey guys !! it’s ava again with her second character who’s on the dl the opposite but also the same as her first ?? read on !!

jon bernthal + cis man + he/him + phobia-initiated ability manifestation.┊ ❛ ━ hey, is it just me or do you hear 1921 by the who playing in the distance ? oh, that’s just roger baron, a forty-one year old psychiatrist. according to my sources, i heard he can be neutral evil and is strategic, but also sadistic. that’s probably why they remind everyone of unserved justice, “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself,” and scribbles - or maybe it’s handwriting! - so much ! anyway, whether or not they’re against the supers, crystalline city is keeping a close eye on them !

triggers: murder, gaslighting, (mental?) torture

backstory:

roger was born to a pair of supers who absolutely prayed he would develop powers of his own, as they were vehemently against the human race. they saw themselves as superior in every way, shape, and form and hoped to establish a new order someday in the future.

“in the future” being the phrase. at the time, they were consumed with roger and had little time to take over the world, you know?

however, that didn’t mean a little murder on the side was completely out of the question. his mother used her wiles to charm a judge into coming back home with her; when he got there, she and roger’s father killed the judge who’d put one of their friends in jail.

for a good reason.

what they weren’t counting on was roger seeing the whole ordeal. from his mother taking the judge to the bedroom to his father brutally massacring him. when they saw roger had been watching through a crack in the door the entire time, they realized they had to cover their tracks.

they insisted he never speak a word of it, told him to pretend he never heard or saw it. they weren’t well-known criminals yet, they’d managed to keep themselves under wraps, and he had the power to destroy that.

but their coaxing worked. it worked so well, he went mute. 

due to this, he had a rather friendless childhood. school counselors suggested to his parents that he go to therapy, as there was only so much they could do, but god knows they would never let that happen.

from the age of 8-14, he said maybe all of ten sentences. however, as his power began to develop, he began feeling a certain bond with his parents, horrible as they’d been to him, and started speaking to them regularly.

he’d learned of his power when a boy he was associated with in a minor way made a passing comment having to do with a fear of his. not yet able to control it, he made the other boy’s terror appear and was like... “sick! i’m not gonna be killed by my parents!”

by the age of 16, he’d learned how to control his powers and began speaking regularly again. other than his parents, he told no one who’d known him during his selective mute ‘phase’ why it came on and how he rid himself of it.

his parents were a bit tempted to ask him if he’d like to help them kill someone, but ultimately decided against it. what good parenting skills.

when he was 18, he was accepted into yale and earned an undergrad degree for psychology. he proceeded to attend grad school for psychiatry in specific. then he had to complete three years of residency, which he chose to do in chrystalline city. then he earned his license. then he got board certified. oh my god.

doing the math, boyfriend was DEDICATED.

when he was 29, he was fully equipped to become a psychiatrist. he had also fallen in love – so romantic! – and proposed a few months after finding work in order to begin providing a stable life.

she said yes!

i may send in a wc for her, but, for context, her tentative name is maggie!

the two of them had a child together, a little girl they named sawyer. they were really living the american dream. he had a stable and well-paying job. they had a child and a golden retriever. they probably had a picket fence, let’s be real.

but that all started to change when he came up with a certain method.

before spilling this method, we’ll preface by saying that he had read of a murder very similar to the murder his parents had committed when he was 8. really, he hadn’t thought much about his parents in years, but that jogged old memories and new feelings. his wife, his colleagues, his daughter – they all wound up changing the way he saw his parents. 

so he stopped by for a visit. it started out as a nice dinner, just the three of them. they said they wanted to meet his wife, he told them ‘later.’ they said they wanted to meet their grandchild, he told them ‘later.’ when they completed their meal, roger used his powers for the first time since he was a teenager. while they were distracted by visions of having to kill a young roger for having no powers, he did the best he could to replicate the way his father killed their victims without the power used.

leaving the power vague so it doesn’t seem like i’m claiming more than one ksksksks but apparently it’s gruesome y’all.

he slept peacefully.

and that night, his brain hatched an idea! he began using his powers on his clients whose disorders seemed to stem more from deep-seated fears than they did brain chemistry. it was exposure therapy, so he claimed, and they surprisingly didn’t report him for malpractice? 

up until they did. they never filed an official report, but word began spreading. a lot of it was seen as rumor, what given that he’d become a respectable name in the community, but it reached maggie...

maggie was the only person he would actually tell the truth to. suffice it to say, she was horrified. she threatened leaving him with sawyer if he continued this method.

he told her he’d quit... but he’d gotten such rave reviews from some of his clients...

it all went to hell when sawyer began fearing ‘the boogeyman.’ obviously roger didn’t know what the boogeyman looked like to her, and obviously both maggie and himself had tried the whole ‘checking under the bed’ charade first... but when it all fell through, roger used his power on his five-year-old daughter.

you know, she’s five, so it was more traumatic than it was ‘healing.’

that completely tore it. maggie left that night with her daughter after telling him off, saying he was sick and twisted, that it was the cruelest thing a parent could do to their child, etc.

well... most of it went right over roger’s head after she proclaimed he was ‘sick’... perhaps ‘powers’ actually stemmed from illness, hm?

after that experience, he came to the conclusion that the only way he could live a normal life – his wife and child back – was to rid himself of the power he’d once held so dear... furthermore, to rid the entire mutant race of their powers. everyone was sick.

he started performing experiments on himself, thinking to the root causes of being a ‘mutant’ – did it stem solely from genetics, or could it be developed through trauma? did he get them because both of his parents carried the gene? or did he get it because the power was so similar to the trauma they caused him? 

thus far, none of his experiments have been very successful. some have muted his powers, but, judging by patient reactions, they were still very much there. he also began taking any mutant who seemed even slightly open to the idea and experimenting on them, recognizing that all of their experiences – the age the powers developed, how the powers related to their lives, etc. – were completely different and trying to find a common thread that went beyond genetics.

the side effects were much worse than the results – again, none of which were completely effective. when he attempted to increase the amount of the serum he injected into himself that’d resulted in his powers being dulled down, it did nothing but send him to the hospital after a grand-mal seizure. 

still, he’s determined to find something. he’s determined to ‘cure’ the mutant race, to get his life back to the way it was, and he won’t stop until it’s all tied up in a nice bow.

personality:

the kind of person who would blame every single one of his faults on his parents.

to be fair, he did grow up under the reign of neutral – or true – evils and was heavily influenced by the way they acted around him. so guess who gradually developed into a neutral evil himself?

THIS GUYYYYY.

so so so so so so obsessed. the pressure of finding a cure is all he really thinks of nowadays. completely convinced there is one, he will not stop experimenting on himself and others.

speaking of which, there have been a few people he’s had to bump off after experimenting on them. due to the side effects, or due to something he did (e.g. project a fear of theirs), it wasn’t uncommon for volunteers to threaten telling the police that he was performing inhumane experiments on people without giving them proper disclosure.

he tries so very hard to not use his powers to aid him in it...

in the $ad boiz klub. 

i’m bad at personality sections!!

wanted connections:

ya girl got a little page up here! more will probs be added later on but!

ok !! like this or hmu if you’d like to plot !!

#gloryhqs.intro #murder tw #gaslighting tw #torture tw #currently not creative enough for a wc page but like lila it's comin!! #roger having the same trigger warnings as lila? it's more likely than u may think w/ my so very creative mind.

[justiceforvictimsoffocus-blog]

Review of Focus Treatment Centers of Chattanooga, TN

My Google review was too long, so here is the whole post: (Yes, this was important enough to me to start a whole tumblr page just to raise awareness. It took me over a whole day to figure out how too make this work. Also, it helps bring me peace for such a horrible/traumatic experience. Also, please excuse any typos or weird wording. Tumblr did not copy and paste accurately for some reason. Not even close. So I literally had to word for word compare this post to the word document where it was saved and fix all the weird stuff it did)

(This is part 1 of 3 of my review) If I could give this place 0 stars I would. I have been to multiple detox and mental health facilities and this was the ABSOLUTE worst experience I've ever had. This place is TOXIC and should be shut down. My 7 th point is the most significant, FYI, if you decide to skip the rest.

Ok, so maybe if you have "stereotypical" body image issues with anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorders and do not know what's causing them, maybe Focus can be helpful. BUT what a lot of these sick people have yet to realize apparently, is that there are MANY forms of eating disorder that don't include those three disorders. (Specific example: My friend's 4-year old son has what doctors have called an eating disorder, because he has a hard time eating certain textures, etc. He's not over eating and he's certainly not undereating because he’s concerned about his physical appearance. He is in therapy for it. ALL eating disorders deserve help.)

I digress.

1.) I went to the facility to seek treatment for alcoholism and eating disorders. It took me three tries to get into this facility because they kept rejecting me on the basis that my BAC was too high. Ya think? I know I needed help and I was more than coherent so it's not like I was passed out drunk or something. By my 3rd attempt I could not even sign the documents because I was shaking/withdrawing so much as a result of getting my BAC low enough so quickly for acceptance.

2.) They consistently left me in the dark. They did not give me or my husband any information about the program, aside from financials (money hungry much?). They did not give me a tour of the facility. They did not explain how anything worked or where anything was. I didn’t even know where I could have gotten more water to drink. Yes, I could have asked, but I was shaking and so sick because I was also detoxing that I thought I might have been seizures, because they gave me basically nothing that helped me with my withdrawals. I was suffering so much and they blamed it on me for not eating. Well, no shit. I was having severe alcohol withdrawals and loss of appetite is a common symptom. Not to mention the food that they offered wasn’t appetizing at all. I already have difficulty eating, hence the reason I was in the eating disorder department in the first place. Not because I'm afraid of getting fat. I'm happy with my weight and trying to gain more weight actually. Their solution was to give me Gatorade.

I have a history of alcoholism and have never experienced any withdrawals like this in my life. (and I drank much more heavily for much longer the other time I went to detox) They gave me medication that seemingly had no effect on me. I explained the medicine did not really do much, but all they did was up the dosage which still didn’t do much. In comparison, the last facility I went to years ago gave me a medication that actually worked for me. I never felt sick the whole time I was there after that first dose. (I also wasn’t overly medicated and they lowered my dosage each day, not increased it) I have also weaned/detoxed myself off the alcohol with no drugs and still never experienced any withdrawals like what happened at Focus. (Part 1/3)

(This is part 2 of 3 of my review) 3.) They absolutely refused to speak to my husband on the phone. Maybe for some that’s the best approach, but my husband is my rock, my foundation, my everything and we have never spent a day in 12 years where we have not at least spoken on the phone and 99% (98.8% I literally did the math) of those days we are together physically. I told them I wouldn’t be able to make it if they didn’t let me speak to him. I told many people who adamantly refused, which is ridiculous, because I was going through the most difficult sickness of my life and I just wanted to hear his voice. Just for a minute, so I could find the strength to keep going. I made it very clear how important this was to me. My husband had even spoken with the facility and explained that he was afraid I’d suffer separation anxiety and wouldn’t be able to make it without his support and asked if an exception could be made to best provide for my mental health. They wouldn’t allow it and couldn’t accept that there was not "one right way" for everyone. 

This facility needs to be more accommodating to the exact needs of specific individuals. DO NOT LET THEM MAKE YOU BELIEVE THAT THEY KNOW YOU BETTER THAN YOU KNOW YOURSELF. And as I mentioned before about being left in the dark, there was an EDA (eating disorder anonymous) meeting THAT evening which my husband could have attended. If I could have just waited a few more hours I could have seen him. But NO ONE told me about this. They told him, but of course he had no way of telling me directly and asked them to tell me to give me hope, but of course they neglected to do that.

4.) They could never give me clear answers on when I would get to see the doctor, therapist, or nutritionist. It was always just "well, you'll get to see them soon". It was so much uncertainty which is so difficult when I was in such a fragile state. As a side note, they told my husband I’d see the therapist the same day I checked in, but I only got to see her the next day AFTER I declared I needed to leave because the place was just too toxic for me.

5.) They wouldn’t let me brush my teeth. The nurse said it might make me vomit. Um ... I guess I don’t know about the average person, but having a clean mouth is going to make ME considerably less nauseated, so I had to sneak away to go brush my teeth. Something so simple and also important because I have a history of teeth issues. 6.) They go through your suitcase when you get there, which is understandable, but they took things out without telling me they took anything out at all. One of the things they took out was something called a Plexis Wheel. It's similar to a foam roller, just google it if you don’t know what it is. It helps pop, massage, and straighten out your back. First of all, why the fuck was I not allowed to have that? It's not dangerous in any way and I NEED it. I have chronic back pain from fractures I received a few years ago. Like 24/7 pain. They also took my yoga mat, because you know, that's dangerous. That's what I would have used to use the plexis wheel on, so I was in a panic when I realized I could not find them in my suitcase. I have so much pain and anything natural I can do to help with my pain I do it. (I don’t take any drugs or anything for it) A nurse also took away my fitbit off my wrist, because it "counts steps", which she assumed meant I was going to use it to lose weight, I guess. I was almost in tears, because I NEED know the time and date to stay in touch with reality, having this information keeps me sane. I don’t even pay attention to the number of steps most of the time. That was the worst nurse I had. She was such a pushy bitch. I wish I remembered her name. (Part 2/3)

(This is part 3 of 3 my review)  This brings me to my last and most significant point. At one point during my stay I was asked: "Have you done any of the following things recently?":

· Had suicidal thoughts

· Had homicidal thoughts

· Binging

· Purging

· Restricting

· Exercising

So of course, I said "only exercising". She asked if I had exercised since I'd been there. Obviously not - I was lying in bed shaking and dying. I could barely walk much less do any kind of exercise. I exercise, because 1.) my stretches, yoga, and exercise are the most significant things I can do to fight my chronic back pain. When I tried to explain this, they basically rolled their eyes and asked me sarcastically how working out/exercising could possibly help my back pain. I explained that it strengthens muscles, improves posture, etc. It was literally suggested to me by my orthopedic doctor as the only thing that can be done to help my condition. In addition, building muscle helps gain weight and increases your appetite, (which I'd been telling them the whole time that I’ve trying to do, not lose weight, but again they didn’t believe me, because of stereotypes. I even have to wear my wedding ring on a necklace, because it won’t even fit my finger anymore because I’ve successfully gained weight.) The nurse gave me a look like "ok, yeah, whatever". They just could not comprehend how working out could help my pain and the fact that I was actively trying to gain weight. 2.) Exercise is good for you emotionally, as everyone knows it raises endorphins. And 3.) I HAVE OSTEOPOROSIS. Google anything about it and it will tell you that the most important thing you can do to strengthen bones is to do heavy weightlifting. Who normally has osteoporosis at 28? PEOPLE WITH EATING DISORDERS. A facility that deals with people with eating disorders should know the benefits of this. I can’t explain my eating disorders (besides the fact that my mouth gets really dry and my teeth hurt and if I don’t like the food enough, then I don’t salivate enough, which become painful and therefore causes stomach problems from not chewing it properly) and I would have liked to have gotten help in figuring out ways to combat it, but obviously they are not educated enough for my complex situation.

Needless to say, I had to check out after about 24 hours. This was one of the worst experiences of my life. And the fact that they left me sick even though I told them the medicine wasn’t working (and certainly not the Gatorade). However, as sick as they said I’d be if I left after just one day of detox, and as many times as they told me that once my meds wore off I was going to be really sick again and that I might have seizures and/or die - That same evening I was home and sober with my husband (who got me food I could actually eat) and my kitties and plexis wheel and I felt great. I just think the stress the nurses were causing me was just exasperating my withdrawal symptoms and lowering my appetite. Again, that place was just extremely toxic for me and I'm SO glad I left when I did and will certainly never be back. I suggest you take all of this into consideration before admitting yourself because this is a neglectful facility that honestly could have been sued for malpractice, because I could have died. (I didn’t eat anything the whole time I was there, which was very dangerous in my given situation)

Whoever from the facility/company is reading this, one size does not fit all. I was SO optimistic that your program would have been able to help me, and I'm very disappointed and discouraged that it ended so poorly. It's facilities like yours that give mental health care to bad reputation, which in turn discourages people from getting the help they really need. (3/3)

I have been to hell and back just trying to post this review using 3 different emails address, 3 different browsers, 5 different devices, multiple IP addresses (with no success) and hours and hours of my time. I have never put this much effort into posting something online. I say all of this to say, this has not been a quick endeavor, but again this experience was so significant to me that it was THAT important to me to make others aware and also for my own mental peace. Thanks for reading.

#focustreatment #mentalhealthawareness #eatingdisorders #alcoholism #substance abuse #chronicpain

[kylieswesting92]

CBD and Caffeine: The Benefits of CBD Coffee

According to the Chicago Tribune, coffee is prevalent among Americans. Roughly 80% of Americans drink it – although the source doesn’t specify which are regular, semi-regular, or occasional consumers.

Many people swear by the potential energizing benefits of CBD, so it naturally looks like an excellent addition to your morning pick-me-up. But what happens when you mix CBD with coffee?

So far, CBD isn’t known for severe side effects, but it can interact with other substances – including alcohol and many medications.

We know caffeine is a stimulant, but CBD is unpredictable. For some, CBD is a relaxant, while others find it energizing. Before you mix CBD and coffee, consider the benefits and drawbacks of this unique duo.

What Happens When You Mix CBD and Coffee?

If you’re wondering whether clinical studies using CBD and Starbucks exist, then we’re sorry to disappoint. However, a 2018 study in the Journal of Internal Medicine suggests a connection between the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and coffee.

In short, the ECS is a system of receptors that interact directly or indirectly with internal cannabinoids (endocannabinoids) or external ones (phytocannabinoids).

The researchers note that cannabinoids and coffee act through many similar pathways. Theoretically, this behavior could support or improve the mutual long-term benefits of CBD in your cup of coffee (more on that later).

Although coffee and cannabinoids travel along similar roads, their impacts differ. Experiments showed coffee decreased endocannabinoid transmitter activity. Cannabis, on the other hand, does the opposite.

But does this make CBD and caffeine complete rivals? Not in the least. While the ECS reacts differently to the effects of caffeine or CBD, the mental and physical experience can mirror both substances.

We’ll get into the common advantages of CBD and coffee later. For now, it’s important to understand what ultimately determines those benefits.

Ingredients Make a Difference

Cannabis isn’t just about THC and CBD. Most cannabidiol products contain additional cannabinoids and oily aromatic plant compounds called terpenes. These substances dictate the therapeutic benefits of CBD. To learn more about the impact of terpenes, check out this article.

CBD’s impact also isn’t straightforward. Caffeine is linear – the more you take, the more hyperactive you feel. But CBD is “biphasic,” meaning it follows a curve pattern, peaking at a certain point and then losing potency as dosage climbs.

Consequently, the effects of CBD oil or other related products are unpredictable.

CBD Types

Speaking of cannabinoids and terpenes, you need to know the basic CBD types before buying anything. There are three categories based on terpene and cannabinoid content:

Full-spectrum CBD contains the same terpenes and cannabinoids as its source plant, including up to 0.3% THC.

Broad-spectrum CBD is similar to full-spectrum, but any THC filters out during processing.

Isolate is up to 99% pure CBD with all other cannabinoids and terpenes removed (not recommended).

We recommend broad-spectrum since it offers the same benefits as its whole-plant counterpart but without THC. To learn more about why you need other cannabinoids and plant compounds, visit our article on the “entourage effect.”

Dosage Matters

Research continues, but we know so far that low doses and high doses of CBD have opposite effects. The amount of cannabidiol you consume can increase energy and alertness or act as a sedative.

Dr. Bonni Goldstein tells Marie Claire: “It’s unclear at this point in time the exact interaction between CBD and caffeine. At low doses, CBD is a stimulant, and in higher doses, it can cause sedation…Someone’s reaction to a combination of these compounds would not be easily predictable because various doses of each would affect the response.”

In other words, the overall effects depend on how much CBD your body needs – and whether you exceed that.

Benefits of Mixing CBD and Caffeine

It rarely crosses our minds, but caffeine isn’t as benign as we think. The drug is well-accepted, but its damaging effects are established.

Irregular heartbeat, anxiety, insomnia, restlessness, and possibly addiction are a few consequences of short or long-term caffeine consumption.

Interestingly, CBD may offer a solution. Not only does caffeine share some pathways with the endocannabinoid system, but it also metabolizes with the same enzymes as CBD.

The combination helps bring out the best in CBD and coffee.

1. Promotes Alertness

Being tired doesn’t just apply to physical exhaustion – although it’s definitely a common symptom. Mental fatigue is as debilitating as physical, with the former often triggering the latter.

Just like a tired body can’t perform its best, a drowsy mind impacts job performance increases stress, hinders communication, and makes every hour feel like a year.

Conventional coping methods include coffee, but some people rely on energy drinks. These sugary beverages are loaded with caffeine, but their effects are short-lived. Within an hour or two, you feel even worse than before.

But as Dr. Goldstein points out earlier, adding a smaller amount of CBD to coffee can amplify its stimulating effects.

2. Extends the Effects of CBD and Caffeine

CBD metabolism is the driving force behind its relationship with caffeine. Again, the drug and CBD share the same metabolic enzymes. So what does this mean? To put it bluntly, this means a heck of a lot.

The conflict creates a bottleneck, as CBD and caffeine compete for the limited room. In turn, this biological traffic jam slows down metabolism, making the effects of CBD and caffeine last longer.

3. No Anxiety or Jitters

For many, caffeine’s side effects can be too much to handle. Anxiety, jitteriness, hyperactivity, and rapid heart rate are some examples that people prefer to avoid. Unfortunately, it can be a tough position for people who just want one or two cups of coffee a day.

Some simply choose to deal with the jitters and other side effects, but that just sets them up for long-term caffeine-related health issues.

But surprised coffee drinkers often say CBD reduced or prevented caffeine’s unpleasant complications.

4. Fewer Bathroom Trips

Does coffee send you to the bathroom seemingly the second you swallow it? You’re not alone. Caffeine is a diuretic, so your body expels it quickly. It increases urination and also irritates your intestinal lining, possibly leading to diarrhea.

Diarrhea occurs due to an inflammatory intestinal response, which prevents the digestive system from absorbing liquid. Coffee works the same way, which is why many people use it to stay regular.

Research on CBD seems promising. A 2016 study in Expert Review of Gastroenterology and Hepatology notes that cannabinoids could be promising for patients with chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs).

It’s possible that adding CBD to coffee or other caffeinated drinks may help reduce the inflammatory response and prevent diarrhea.

5. Adds Amazing Health Benefits

Although we’re discussing CBD and caffeine, don’t let that cause tunnel vision. Cannabinoids and coffee are just the beginning.

Covering all the suspected advantages would be impossible, but CBD reportedly may help against pain, insomnia, inflammation, anxiety, depression, nausea, and seizures.

Adding CBD also promotes homeostasis – a state of internal balance to ensure the body and mind work properly.

What Coffee Lovers Say About CBD Oil and Caffeine

CBD and coffee may not be on the front page of science journals but seem to be at the front of people’s minds. The niche nature of CBD coffee (or the practice of mixing them) means independent reviews are hard to come by. But Reddit once again pulls through.

According to Reddit user u/juansantona:

“I don’t really feel any crazy difference from CBD in [sic] its own, but when I mix it with coffee, it takes away the dread and the feeling of being strung out. I very highly recommend [it] for anyone who loves coffee but is sensitive to caffeine.”

Below, u/gooslim adds:

“I’ve tried CBD cold brew. It works. It wakes you up, but you feel more focused and less shaky or jittery.”

Side Effects of Mixing CBD Oil With Coffee

We don’t have any research available addressing the side effects of mixing CBD oil with coffee. According to Global Health and Pharma Magazine, cannabidiol and caffeine combined won’t trigger any unpleasant reactions.

However, CBD and coffee have side effects of their own. Any of these could still materialize to different degrees. Ideally, CBD prevents anxiety and hyperactivity from caffeine. But as we mentioned earlier, ingredients and dosage matter.

We’ve discussed caffeine’s complications, but CBD has a few of its own. They’re typically mild and temporary, including:

Drowsiness

Headache

Nausea

Dizziness

Diarrhea

Appetite changes

Choose the right product and dose carefully to reduce the chances of side effects from caffeine or CBD.

How to Make CBD-Infused Coffee

You can upgrade your cups of coffee in two ways. The first option is to buy CBD coffee from a local or online vendor. But there’s a simpler, cheaper solution if you have some CBD products on hand.

CBD Oil

Broad-spectrum and full-spectrum CBD oils are more potent than isolate for combining CBD with coffee.

Use the dropper to add a premeasured dose to your coffee. Ideally, you’ll notice alertness and energy without any jitters or psychoactive effects.

However, CBD oil has an earthy cannabis taste, which offsets the coffee’s flavor.

Isolate Powder or Tincture

Since isolate is pure CBD, all of the aromatic terpenes are gone. This seriously impacts potency but also opens up other opportunities.

For instance, CBD powder and tincture combine well with food and drinks. They’re also flavorless, meaning you’ll enjoy CBD without a “hempy” taste.

Like its full and broad-spectrum cousins, just place the desired dose of isolate into your coffee and stir.

Other CBD Products

You don’t have to make CBD coffee to consume CBD with caffeine – even though it’s arguably the best option. But if you’re not a fan of mixing CBD oil with your chosen roast, you can always get your cannabidiol from other sources.

Colorado Botanicals, one of the leaders in the CBD industry, carries a wide variety of CBD products, including broad-spectrum CBD gummies and CBD softgels that you can take with your morning coffee.

But is it safe, effective, or any different from CBD coffee? Let’s look at some common options.

Can I take Caffeine Pills with CBD Oil?

Yes, you can take caffeine pills with CBD oil. The effects will be identical to consuming CBD with coffee.

Can I Vape CBD and Drink Morning Coffee?

Yes, you can vape CBD and drink morning coffee. However, vaped CBD doesn’t pass through the liver. Consequently, its effects are short-lived compared to CBD oil.

Summary: CBD and Coffee Takeaways

Given the beverage’s popularity, it makes sense to create CBD-infused coffee. Not all substances mix well with cannabidiol, but caffeine and CBD seem to get along.

Arguably the biggest advantage of CBD-infused coffee is its natural counterbalance. If you mix CBD and coffee, odds are you’ll experience all the benefits without the unpleasant side effects of caffeine.

So next time you want some CBD in your cup of coffee, don’t think twice. Not only do you get a better caffeine-like effect, but you support your health in the process.

Sources

AI Global Media. (n.d.). Things You Need to Know About Cbd and Coffee. Global Health & Pharma. Retrieved September 9, 2021, from https://www.ghp-news.com/things-you-need-to-know-about-cbd-and-coffee/.

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Shaken Baby Syndrome: 9 Reasons Why Shaking Your Baby Is Wrong.

The shaken baby syndrome is a critical brain injury caused by severely and violently shaking a child. Imagine the following: You’re six weeks into the motherhood journey and in the mid-night. Your hormones are “boiling” with rage. Breastfeeding is painful and your baby does not stop crying. With complete frustration, red face and anger, you grab your little one and shake her without thinking. About 50 percent of American adults do not understand the serious risk of shaken baby syndrome. Vigorously shaking a newborn baby can cause brain damage or even death. Dr. Glade Curtis and Judith Schuler, the authors of “your baby's first year”, said most baby-shaking takes less than 20 seconds, but includes almost 40-50 vibrations. It is enough to do serious harm to your child's brain.

When Does Shaken Baby Syndrome Occur?

Shaken baby syndrome occurs when a child or toddler is shaken violently and sometimes repeatedly (again and again) with or without hitting the head on something. The effects can be very serious, including lifelong injury and even death. Shaken Baby Syndrome is a type of harassing head injury that can cause: Brain damage to the child.Permanent injuries such as blindness or stroke.Death.Children under 1-year-old are at higher risk because they cry more often. However, older children can also be seriously injured if shaken violently. No child should swing at any age.

What can parents do to calm a crying baby?

Canadian Pediatric Association provides parents with information about colic and crying. The following tips can also help: Check if the crying of your baby is a sign that your baby needs something, For example diaper changes, feeding, relief from extreme heat or cold, attention or fever.Stay with your baby. It does not spoil him. However, some children do not like going from person to person.Wrap or swaddle your baby.Put the lights off and keep the environment quiet. Stimulating too much can make him cry or make the situation worse.Light music, white noise or mild relaxing noise can calm some children.Many can children calm down with movements, try walking with the baby on a sling or stroller. Rock or sway with the child in a smooth, rhythmic movement. Or try a car trip.Breast sucking can sometimes help the babies calm down and feel relaxed. This can be done by breastfeeding your baby or offering her a pacifier.Give a warm bath to your baby. Other names for shaken baby syndrome are abusive head injury, shaken impact syndrome, and whiplash shaken syndrome. Shaken baby syndrome can be defined as a type of child abuse that causes serious brain damage. It can occur even after shaking the baby for just five seconds. Children have weak neck muscles and soft brains. They also have sensitive blood vessels. Shaking a child allows their brain to hit the wall of the skull over and over again. This effect can cause bruising, bleeding and swelling of the brain. Other injuries can include broken bones, damage to the baby's eyes, spine, and neck. How Common Is Shaken Baby Syndrome? Shaken baby syndrome is more common in children younger than 2 years old, but it can affect children up to 5 years old. Most Shaken Baby Syndrome cases occur in babies who are more likely to cry in infants, about 6-8 weeks old. A fun interaction with a child such as jumping the baby on your lap or into the air does not cause injuries associated with shaken baby syndrome. Instead, these injuries often occur when someone saves the child from frustration or anger. In no case should you shake a child. Shaking a child is a serious and deliberate form of abuse. If you think your child or another child is a victim of shaken baby syndrome, call 911 right away. This is a life-threatening condition that requires urgent medical attention.

What if my baby keeps crying?

If the crying of your baby continues after making sure that there is no specific problem, try, as much as possible, to stay calm and know how he feels. You are angry, frustrated, or upset, right? Take a moment to relax. Some tips to calm you down: If you feel out of control, stop! Put the baby safely in the cradle, take time and leave the baby's room until you feel comfortable.Breathe slowly and deeply.Cry.You can also take a shower.Talk to a friend, family member, neighbor or someone you trust and get support. Ask a valued person to look after your baby for a while so that you can have a longer rest.If you have felt you can harm your child, seek help: a family member, a neighbor, a local crisis line, a child protection agency or police. Check the front pages of your local directory for emergency numbers near you. It is an awesome idea to have a plan before you get angry. Keep a list of helpful numbers that can be clearly used for all caregivers.

What signs can indicate that a child is shaken?

Often there are no spots or bruises on the baby's skin. Common signs are: Unusual sleepiness or excessive fussiness.Refusal to eat, malnutrition or vomiting for no apparent reason.The child stop smiling, making eye contact or babbling.Stiff body or seizures (legs and arms repeatedly stiff or jerky)The child's body is immobile.Difficulty breathing or a change in her breathing pattern.The child's eyes are blurred, become unfocused or retracted.

Shaken Baby Syndrome Symptoms

Symptoms of Shaken Baby syndrome include: Difficulty staying awake.Body tremorsShortness of breathPoor eating habitvomitingcolorless skinepileptic seizurescomaparalysis If symptoms of shaken baby syndrome occur, call 911 or take your child to the closest emergency room. Such injuries are life threatening and can cause permanent brain damage.

Shaken Baby Syndrome Causes

Shaken baby syndrome occurs when someone angrily shakes a baby or toddler. People can shake a baby with frustration or anger because usually the baby doesn't stop crying. Although shaking will eventually prevent the baby from crying, often because the shaking has harmed their brain. Children's neck muscles are weak and they often have trouble supporting their heads. When a child is shaken violently, his head moves uncontrollably. Violent movement, repeatedly throws the child's brain into the skull, causing bruising, swelling and bleeding.

How is shaken baby syndrome diagnosed?

To make a diagnosis, the doctor usually looks for three conditions that indicate shaken baby syndrome. These are: Encephalopathy or swelling of the brain.Subdural bleeding or brain bleeding.Bleeding in a part of the eye called retinal or Retina hemorrhage. The doctor will order a series of tests to determine signs of brain damage and confirm the diagnosis. These tests may include: MRI image using powerful magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of the brainCT scan that produces clear sectional images of the brainSkeleton radiograph (skeletal X-ray) showing the fractures of the spine, ribs and skull.Ophthalmic Exam (Eye examination) that checks for eye damage and bleeding in the eyes. Before confirming the shaken baby syndrome, the doctor will order a blood test to rule out other possible causes. This is because some shaken baby syndrome symptoms are very similar to those of other diseases. These include bleeding disorders and some genetic disorders such as osteogenesis imperfecta. The blood test will determine if another condition is causing the child's symptoms.

Shaken Baby Syndrome Treatment

Call 911 immediately if you notice your child has a shaken baby syndrome. Some children stop breathing after shaken. In this case, CPR can keep the child to breathe until the personal doctor arrives. The American Red Cross recommends the following steps to perform CPR: Carefully make the baby lie on her back. If you suspect a spinal injury, it is best for two people to move the baby slowly so that the head and neck are not twisted.Set your position. If your baby is below 1-year old, put two fingers on the center of the breastbone (one finger if your baby is over 1-year-old), put your other hand on the forehead of the baby so the head is tilted back a little. If spinal injury is suspected, pull the jaw forward instead of tilting the head, and prevent the mouth from closing.Perform chest compressions. Press the sternum and push it into the center of the chest. Perform 30 chest compression counts while counting loud. Compressions should be solid and fast.Give rescue breath. After the compression, check if your baby can breathe. If there are no signs of breathing, cover the baby's mouth and nose well with your mouth. Make sure the airways are open and breathe twice. Make sure each breath lasts around 1 second to make the chest rise.Continue CPR. Continue the cycle of 30 compressions and 2 rescue breaths until help arrives. Pay attention to breathing. In some cases, the child may vomit after shaking. Turn the baby to one side slowly to prevent choking. Be sure to roll the whole body at the same time. In the event of a spine injury, this rolling method reduces the risk of further damage to the spine. It is important not to raise the baby or give the baby food or water. Shaken baby syndrome has no medication for now. Surgery may be needed, in severe cases, to treat the brain bleeding. And this may include shunt placement or a thin tube, to relieve pressure and drain excess blood or fluid. Blood in the eyes may alao be removed by performing eye surgery.

Shaken Baby Syndrome Children’s Outlook

Irreversible damage to the brain from shaken baby syndrome can happen within seconds. Complications found in many children, include: permanent loss of vision (partially or completely)Hearing stiffnessSeizure disordersDevelopmental delaysMentally retardedCerebral palsy, a disorder that affects muscle coordination and language.

Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention

The shaken baby syndrome can be prevented. You can avoid harming your baby’s brain by not angrily shaking them, no matter what. It is easy to be frustrated and boiled with rage when you can't easily get your baby to stop crying or put them to sleep. However, you should accept that crying is a normal behavior in children, and shaking her is never the right answer. It is important to find a way to subdue the stress if the baby is crying for a long time. If you think you have lost control, it may be helpful to seek help from a family member or friend. There are also many hospital programs that show you how to react when babies cry and how to deal with parental stress. These programs can also help you identify and prevent injuries associated with shaken baby Syndrome. Make sure your family members and health professionals are aware of the dangers of shaken baby syndrome. If you notice that a child has been abused by minors, do not ignore the problem. Call your local police or Child Aid Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD. Read the full article

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We were considering not posting this. The "pee your pants" trend had seemed to die down. We didn't want to spark it back up again. But it seems to still be going, as we caught one in the tags today, unfortunately.

This is gonna be a long one, so hold on to your britches, and saddle up for the long ride of discussion of the pyp meme and why it's horrible and ableist – after the cut of course.

This is gonna be a long one, so hold on to your britches, and saddle up for the long ride – after the cut of course.  PYP. “Pee your pants”. “Urinate in your trousers”. Whatever words you use, this is disgusting and ableist.  Not only is it sexually degrading, and generally humiliating and embarrassing. It’s ableist towards people who have problems with continence – and there’s a LOT of those. We don’t know how many, because it’s seriously underdiagnosed, because it’s embarrassing and so people don’t talk to their doctors about it. But what we do know is that a LOT of people deal with it. Like, more female-bodied persons than not, especially if they’ve been pregnant, and especially as they get older – so PYPers are apparently OK with being sexist. People who’ve been sexually assaulted – PYPers are OK with harassing trauma survivors.  People with mental and physical health issues – depression is a major one, though all the research on that goes basically: “There’s a strong correlation but which one causes which? IDFK.” Schizophrenia, and dissociative disorders, are two other major ones – anything that disconnects someone from their sense of their body can cause problems with control of their bodily functions. There’s also a strong correlation between incontinence and autism, though the reason for that isn’t quite known yet. Physical stuff includes, obviously, injury to the urinary system. Disorders that affect how the urinary system is formed and functions. Urinary tract stenosis – narrowing of the tract is a common, usually genetic, cause of continence issues. Connective tissue disorders, like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome – I know there are a few zebras in the system community! (shoutout @cambriancrew who wrote up the reply that I’m basing a lot of this on, making organizing all this much easier! This section was so much shorter before!) EDS makes you pretty stretchy, and not just your joints – it can affect your skin and internal organs too. And if your tissues just aren’t firm enough to hold things in, well, that’s a problem! (Apparently it can also cause stuff to prolapse, or literally fall out of your body. That is a google image search we do NOT want to ever repeat!) Spinal problems, particularly the closer you get to the tailbone, because a lot of the nerves that connect to your bladder run right through there. Injuries to it, obviously, and spinal stenosis, which is when the spine gets compressed and the space between and around the vertebrae shrinks. That puts a lot of pressure on the nerves there. Also, seizure disorders – accidents can happen when you have a seizure.  Diabetes is another big one – higher blood sugars can cause more urine production, which in turn can cause Problems™. Chronic pain disorders can also contribute, as can chronic constipation and both forms of IBS. (And chronic pain can cause chronic constipation because most pain meds stronger than Tylenol have constipation as a side effect.) Straining to go, or just going a lot, can also screw up other muscles in that area. So. It’s a really big freaking problem that a lot of people have to deal with. Got that?  Now. Here’s the offenders list, the people who need to know that this sort of harassment is Not Okay. (Not going to talk about any other problems by any party on these pages, JUST the PYP stuff. This post is hella long as it is. Practically a CVS receipt at this point.) Remember, people reading this, do NOT harass these folks! Be kind. If you can’t be kind, just say nothing. We’re trying to set an example for what this sort of discussion SHOULD be, with no harassment or insults or ableism or sexism or anything, just honest, polite, and respectful discourse. Last thing we want is to add more fuel to the fire, k?  @endos-pee-your-pants http://web.archive.org/web/20170729052943/https://endos-pee-your-pants.tumblr.com It may be a meme, but that doesn’t make it any less ableist. 2 PYPS, plus the URL.  @endosurinateinurtrousers http://web.archive.org/web/20170729042042/https://endosurinateinurtrousers.tumblr.com/ Oh look at that, three PYPs on that one page, not counting the URL.  @peeyourrpants Just the URL there, so not too bad, I guess? Here’s a web archive of their page anyway. http://web.archive.org/web/20170729041703/https://peeyourrpants.tumblr.com/ And one more who followed that trend:  @micturate-your-pants (No bonus points for using Micturate, this isn’t Scrabble.) http://web.archive.org/web/20170729053412/https://micturate-your-pants.tumblr.com/ Know what else this isn’t? @yourgrandmasboxofbranflakes http://web.archive.org/web/20170729053835/https://yourgrandmasboxofbranflakes.tumblr.com/post/162299257311/hey-endo-systems This system is young, and they seemed to have been having a bad day, and probably didn’t know any better, so let’s be especially kind to them, k? But no matter how old you are, it’s not okay to be ableist. We hope they, and all the others here, learn and don’t do that again. 

And lastly, the one from today. @fedorablesei. http://archive.is/vnS44 Twice in the same post. These were just the ones we found and wanted to highlight. Friends of ours run @pypisableist where they are tracking and counting each use of this that they can. So they have a much more thorough listing of these. If you see any that neither they nor we listed, feel free to send either of us links so it can be tracked, and hopefully, finally put to rest.  

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Lyme Disease and Antibiotics: A Comprehensive Treatment Guide

Disclaimer: All Information on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose or treat any disease. Please follow the advice of your medical provider if currently taking antibiotics.

  Are you wondering if antibiotics are the best treatment option for Lyme disease?

  Antibiotics are the leading therapy option for most infections, but Lyme disease is difficult to diagnose, often missed entirely, or is confused with other conditions due to the conflicting symptoms.

  Often, antibiotics aren’t an effective treatment for Lyme & tick-borne illness, and in some cases can make patients worse. After all, treating a complex infection that can consist of multiple pathogens, bacteria, and viruses, and is different with every tick bite, isn’t a simple matter.

  According to the New England Journal of Medicine, approximately 10 to 20 percent of people treated with the recommended antibiotics for Lyme disease still have persisting symptoms after they complete treatment.

  For many, an integrative approach to healing may prove to be a better alternative.

  There is a lot of information out there, but learning about the best treatment options available to you doesn’t have to be difficult.

  This guide will walk you through the common antibiotics used in the treatment of Lyme disease, the applications and side effects, plus alternative options to choose from.

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  Why Antibiotics Are Usually the Go-To Treatment

Lyme & tick-borne disease is caused by bacterial pathogens that invade the body, which can cause a multitude of possible co-infections, and make diagnosis and treatment difficult.

  Antibiotics are usually the first line of defense for chronic Lyme disease due to its similarities to other conditions, for which antibiotics are usually effective. This can lead to misdiagnosis. Many medical professionals unfamiliar with the complexities of Lyme & tick borne disease strictly treat chronic Lyme disease symptoms with antibiotics rather than explore other treatments.

  Although some treatment methods differ between cultures, demand for antibiotics in the United States also tends to be higher while some countries, such as Germany, use antibiotic treatment as a last resort.

  Are Antibiotics Effective in the Treatment of Lyme Disease?

Antibiotic intervention has been effective at the early stages or with acute infections, however, there are no guarantee when it comes to successful treatment and many cases are past the point where antibiotics have a significant effect, especially for those with persistent symptoms.

  Lyme and tick-borne illness is caused by opportunistic bacteria that know how to adapt and trick the immune system to stay active inside the body, by using biofilms or other means of defense, they can outsmart antibiotics in many cases.

  Some studies have found that while you may experience some subjective improvement while on antibiotics, the symptoms often return after the treatment stops.

  When the pathogen survives this treatment, it can become resistant to most antibiotics as well, making that treatment modality ineffective. According to research, some patients exhibited symptoms for an extended period and had received multiple courses of antibiotics without significant improvement.

  Long-term antibiotic therapy has been deemed ineffective, and in fact, most medical authorities advise against long-term antibiotic treatment for Lyme Disease for this reason.

  Another common reason antibiotics can be ineffective is because patients don’t take them according to their physicians recommendations.

  What Antibiotics are Used to Treat Lyme Disease?

There are several common antibiotics used in the treatment of Lyme disease. Some can’t be used in certain cases – pregnancy, children or allergies – but the table below includes the antibiotics, purpose, dosage, and duration for adults.

  Antibiotic Purpose Doxycycline

Stops the growth of bacteria – not for viral infections. This antibiotic is not used with young children or pregnant women (due to the damaging effects on the fetus).

Amoxicillin

A penicillin-type antibiotic that stops the growth of bacteria – not for viral infections. Can be used with children or pregnant women.

Cefuroxime axetil (Ceftin)

Stops the growth of a wide variety of bacterial infections and is commonly used to prevent infection from certain surgeries. Can be used with children or pregnant women who are allergic to amoxicillin.

Azithromycin (Zithromax)

Commonly known as a Z-Pak. The once per day dosage usually makes it easier for patients to remember to take it. Stops a wide variety of bacterial infections and is sometimes used as a penicillin alternative for those who are allergic to penicillin. It can also be used with children.

Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)

A highly potent antibiotic administered via injection to treat serious bacterial infections. Preferred choice for neurologic Lyme disease.

Cefotaxime (Claforan)

A recommended alternative to Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) for Lyme disease with acute neurological disease, for patients with Lyme carditis or late manifestations of Lyme disease. Administered intravenously.

Source: https://www.pdr.net Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12042561

  Lyme Disease Antibiotic Treatment Guide for Adults

These regimens are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted depending on a person’s age, medical history, underlying health conditions, pregnancy status, allergies or advances in medicine. Treatments are listed in order of most to least preferred.

The information below is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease, please follow the professional advice of a qualified physician.

  Stage of Lyme Disease Antibiotic Type/Dosage/Duration Prevention of Lyme Disease Doxycycline – 200 mg dose Early Localized (Erythema migrans) Doxycycline – 100 mg dose orally twice per day – 10-21 Days Or Amoxicillin – 500 mg dose orally three times per day – 14-21 Days Or Cefuroxime axetil (Ceftin) – 500 mg dose orally twice per day – 14-21 Days Or Azithromycin (Zithromax) – 500 mg dose orally once per day – 7-10 Days Early Disseminated (Cardiac or Neurologic) Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) – 2 g dose intravenously per day – 14-21 Days Or Ceftriaxone (Claforan) – 2 g dose intravenously every 8 hours – 14-21 Days Or Doxycycline – 200-400 mg dose orally in two divided doses per day – 10-28 Days Late Stage (Arthritis or Neurologic) Same oral antibiotics used for erythema migrans Or Same intravenous antibiotics used for early disseminated disease

Source: https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0601/hi-res/afp20120601p1086-t4.gif

  Treating Children with Antibiotics

A typical treatment for children less than 8 years old would include oral amoxicillin three times a day. If the child is allergic to that antibiotic, cefuroxime axetil would take its place, but only twice a day. Children over 8 years old would take doxycycline twice daily for the same duration of time, and anyone allergic to it would receive amoxicillin or cefuroxime axetil instead.

Treatments usually last 2-4 weeks.

  Treating Pregnant Women with Antibiotics

According to the CDC, no life-threatening effects on the fetus have been found in cases when the mother receives antibiotic treatment, however, most physicians will change the normal treatment of doxycycline to amoxicillin, since doxycycline can affect fetal development. 

  Typical treatment for pregnant women with Lyme disease includes:

Oral amoxicillin

500 mg

Three times a day for 2-3 weeks.

  Allergies to amoxicillin can change the treatment to 500 mg of cefuroxime axetil twice a day.

If you’re pregnant or if it’s a possibility, inform your doctor before any treatment.

  Can Antibiotics Make Lyme Disease Symptoms Worse?

For some patients, lyme disease symptoms worsen for the first few days on an antibiotic, which occurs because the antibiotics start to kill the bacteria. For others, antibiotics have made their condition worse overall.

  This is not to say there is not a place for antibiotics in the treatment of Lyme & tick-borne illness, but rather that we should take a look at the potential repercussions of antibiotic treatment, and consider the treatment preferences of the patient.

  All antibiotics and medicines have side effects, so make sure you understand what common side effects you may experience. If you’re having persistent symptoms or are concerned about those you’re experiencing, contact your doctor immediately.

  Common Lyme Disease Antibiotic Treatment Side Effects

Any antibiotics for Lyme disease can cause skin rashes, fever or diarrhea, while IV antibiotics can cause a low white blood cell count, and affect gut health. Some antibiotics create colonization or bacterial overgrowth with other antibiotic-resistant organisms unrelated to Lyme because antibiotics kill the good bacteria in our gut along with the bad.

  It may be beneficial to use probiotics to restore the good bacteria and balance gut health, but make sure you speak with your doctor before taking anything.

  Antibiotic Potential Side Effects Doxycycline Side Effects Headache Stomach discomfort Flu-like symptoms Diarrhea Nausea and vomiting Swelling/rash Teeth discoloration, sensitivity, ache, etc. Amoxicillin Side Effects Allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue Breathing problems Dark urine Redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth Diarrhea Stomach upset Headache Dizziness Trouble sleeping Seizures Unusually weak or tired Unusual bleeding or bruising Yellowing of the eyes or skin Trouble passing urine, or a decrease in the quantity of urine Ceftriaxone Side Effects Injection site reactions (swelling, redness, pain, a hard lump, or soreness) Loss of appetite Nausea Vomiting Upset stomach Diarrhea Headache Dizziness Overactive reflexes Pain or swelling in your tongue Sweating Vaginal itching or discharge Azithromycin Side Effects Stomach upset Vomiting Constipation Dizziness Tiredness Headache Vaginal itching or discharge Nervousness Sleep problems (insomnia) Skin rash or itching Ringing in the ears Hearing problems Decreased sense of taste or smell

After treatment, some instances of muscle aches and fatigue have been found as well.Always check with your doctor regarding the possible side effects before taking any medication and contact him if side effects occur.

  Do Antibiotics Cure Lyme Disease?

As of 2018, there is no “cure” for Lyme disease and no definitive test to see if you are cured. Although some strains respond positively to antibiotics in early stages, one size does not fit all.

  The pathogen can also reappear even after this type of treatment because Lyme disease is difficult to categorize, due to its multifaceted nature and treatment specialization in most doctors.

Even if a physician has working knowledge of Lyme disease, antibiotics aren’t always 100 percent effective. However, there are alternative treatment options besides antibiotics, often geared toward management and improving quality of life overall.

    Lyme Disease Alternative Treatments When Antibiotics Don’t Work

So, what do you do when antibiotics don’t work? Despite the limited effectiveness of antibiotics, Lyme disease is not unmanageable.

  Integrative Medicine

Integrative medicine, a healing-oriented approach that takes the whole person into account, including all aspects of a patient’s lifestyle, has opened up new possibilities for treatment.

  These integrative treatments:

Are as non-toxic and non-invasive as possible, using the body’s natural systems to do most of the work.

Don’t have the side effects of antibiotics.

Are based on foundational medicine to strengthen the body’s resilience.

Are usually more patient-centered, focusing special attention on the individual’s needs.

  Integrative treatments focus on the full range of physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual and environmental influences that affect a person’s health and provides the patient with more control.

  What’s the Catch? 

There are pros and cons to everything and integrative medicine is no different. This approach normally has a longer treatment time because these treatments often focus on the disease at its root, making it more of a marathon than a sprint.

  This means it’s not the best choice in emergency cases, as opposed to traditional medicine, which is made to work fast. Also, integrative medicine doesn’t have as much research or regulation behind it as traditional medicine, although more is being added as years go on.

    Integrative Treatment vs. Traditional Treatment

There’s no verifying evidence that supports traditional being better than integrative, and there are pros and cons to each. However, more doctors agree that when you work with your primary care physician and an integrative treatment approach, you experience a collaborative method working in your best interest.

  Studies have found that many patients feel that integrative medicine helps with coping and management of chronic illnesses when conventional medicine offers no cure.

  Creating an environment conducive to healing may require a multilevel unifying approach and personalized programs that take into the complicated behavior of Lyme disease.

  Using your own body’s natural rhythms as a basis for healing also creates a better chance for relief from Lyme symptoms, which is why Infusio has a five step method to help the body find the balance it needs to manage Lyme, based on a foundational idea that your body can heal itself given the right environment, lifestyle changes, and intervention. This foundational protocol consists of:

  Adjusting the immune system responses to restore healthy levels of the immune cells so they can detect and destroy the bacteria.

Re-establishing inner equilibrium for your cells and optimizing the cellular terrain with IV nutrients, minerals, amino acids, and trace elements.

Ensuring the natural detox pathways of the body are working and aid the body in discarding toxic waste.

Using natural antimicrobial treatments to reduce the bacterial and viral loads inside the body.

Providing essential lifestyle, nutrition, and stress management support that restores digestive health, reduces inflammation, and returns the body to a state of homeostasis.

By adding cellular or stem-cell based therapies to assist the body in tissue repair, and by establishing a healthy regulation capacity within this treatment, a majority of our Lyme patients have improved to a point where their quality of life has significantly improved, and their symptoms have diminished enough to manage.

  The Infusio Five Steps to Health philosophy which integrates immune system optimization, cell therapy, and cutting-edge treatments even improved symptoms and gave many patients relief when other traditional treatments didn’t.

Main Takeaways:

Antibiotics are primarily effective in early stages and with acute infections, although there is no guarantee they will work at any stage.

Antibiotic treatments are based on certain factors, including age, pregnancy, allergies and stages of Lyme.

There is no “cure” for Lyme disease, yet.

Treatments often work better with a multi-faceted approach, including traditional medicine and a holistic base.

Always research, work with your primary physician and remember that nothing works for everyone.

For those who prefer a more holistic approach, Infusio has one of the most comprehensive Lyme programs available, with cutting edge stem-cell based treatments including exosome therapy, to restore, strengthen, and optimize the body for a long-term recovery.

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6 Himalayan Rock Salt Benefits Over Iodized Salt

“Add just a pinch of salt for taste” is often quoted in recipes- this pinch of salt has the ability to bring out the taste in a dish.

However, there are many rock salt benefits to show that our salt can be way more than taste boosters. 

From a health point of view, it is very important to have salt and even more important to have the right amount of salt.

Too much of salt can bring diseases like hypertension, heart strokes, kidney problems whereas too little salt in the diet leads to a condition called hyponatremia which can also be harmful causing a number of side effects such as a headache, confusion or altered mental state, seizures as well as decreased consciousness and much more.

That is why it is very important to have a balanced salt intake. But the question is, which types of salts are healthy? Usually, the salt chosen depends on the tastes, nutritional status and diet.

If a person is eating iodine-rich foods, regularly then he/she can choose sea salts/ rock salts for their beautiful array of colours, textures and flavours.

But, if a person is pregnant, hypothyroid or deficient in iodine, then he/she has to choose table salt fortified with iodine.

Most of us aren’t even aware of the types of salt or simply rock salt for that matter.

Don’t worry, we are here to the rescue. But before jumping right into the Himalayan rock salt benefits or the demerits of iodized salt that we commonly use, let us know about the history of rock salt.

Content Summary

History of Himalayan rock salt formation

The mineral constituent of Himalayan rock salt

6 Differences Between Rock Salt and Iodized Salt

6 health benefits of rock salt that will compel you to include it in your diet

History of Himalayan rock salt formation

The Himalayan salt aka halite hails from the Punjab region of Pakistan. The region is almost 190 miles from the Himalayas.

The crystals of Himalayan salt are in their purest forms because the area where they are seen as not only one of the richest salt areas in the world but also they are believed to be composed of remnants of the original primal sea.

This rock salt is formed with an overlying pressure, lying under about 5,000 feet of Himalayan ranges. The rock salt crystals hence formed, are the purest with all the natural minerals remaining intact.

The mineral constituent of Himalayan rock salt

Himalayan rock salt is blessed with 84 minerals which also include important trace elements that are not found in normal food sources.

On spectral analysis of Himalayan salt, it is found to contain macro minerals, such as iodine, sodium, calcium, phosphorus,  and chloride, and trace minerals like iron, zinc, boron, magnesium, as well as gold, silver, arsenic, nickel etc.[1]

The importance of trace elements is that although they are required in small amounts their absence can lead to deficiency diseases.

Also, trace elements are required for many bodily functions like enzymatic actions.

Apart from these mineral sources Himalayan salt also contains minerals that are toxic in huge quantities such as lead and plutonium, but in trace amounts, these are safe and even beneficial.

The amount of salt recommended:

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA): 2300 mg.

American Heart Association (AHA): 1500 mg (2).

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND): 1500 to 2300 mg.

American Diabetes Association (ADA): 1500 to 2300 mg. [2]

Read to know how Much of Salt or Sodium is Required in a Day!

 Rock Salt Benefit over Iodized Salt

Below are the different benefits of rock salt in terms of its constituent and processing. These points are somewhat useful to make the right choice regarding the type of salt we use.

1. Rock salt doesn’t undergo refining

First of all, the common iodized salt is formed after undergoing heavy refining processes. In order to make the salt “look good”, it is mechanically processed to be finer and whiter.

This makes it lose all the mineral content. Whereas, rock salt is naturally crystallized and then mined, which retains its mineral richness.

The result is, we don’t get salt but also a natural source of important as well as trace minerals.

Rock salt doesn’t undergo refining

2. Rock salt doesn’t have additives

Common salt has bleaching agents as well as anti-caking agents. Whereas, the Himalayan rock salt is devoid of any of these.

The anti caking agent brings side-effects like constipation as well as kidney issues.

Examples of anti-caking agents are E341 Tricalcium Phosphate, E500 Sodium bicarbonate, E535 Sodium ferrocyanide, E536 Potassium ferrocyanide, E538 Calcium ferrocyanide. [3]

Rock salt doesn’t have additives

3. Rock salt’s mineral content remains intact

While the common refined salt is stripped off all the important minerals, the Himalayan rock salt retains all its minerals as well as important electrolytes.

It contains 6 electrolytes sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus and calcium.

Rock salt’s mineral content remains intact

Electrolytes help

a] Controlling the stability in the cell membranes.

b] Maintaining coordination among different cells in the body.

c] Carrying electrical impulses between nerve cells.

4. Rock salt has minerals that are easy to be absorbed

The crystalline nature of rock salt ensures that the mineral content is virgin and not affected.

Moreover, these crystalline salt have the energy content of the minerals in a balanced form which makes it easily metabolized by the body.

However, this crystalline nature isn’t found in the common refined salt.

Rock salt has minerals that are easy to be absorbed

5. Rock salt helps in maintaining pH

The minerals found in Himalayan rock salt also help in maintaining the correct pH as well as elevate low blood pressure in the body. [4]

Rock salt helps in maintaining pH

6. Rock salt doesn’t hamper body hydration

The chemicals that are added to our regular salt jeopardize the main function of the salt, which is to regulate hydration in the body. However, this is not the case with rock salt. [5]

Rock salt doesn’t hamper body hydration

Iodised Salt Vs Rock Salt

Differences between Iodized common salt and Himalayan Rock salt

Tips to choose rock salt

a] So now when you know the benefits of rock salt, here are its salient features:  

b] The pink colour of Himalayan salt is caused by iron oxide or rust deposits in the mountains. It is said that darker the pink, richer the salt in minerals

c] The salt is crystalline in nature. For common use, you will get a somewhat finer version too.

If we go through the pages of history, we can see that people in the earlier times used rock salt without showing any major health concern because of the salt.

Therefore, this is a strong indication that it can be an easy and healthy replacement of our commonly used refined salt.

Are you still wondering if you should take up the Himalayan rock salt as your household salt?

Rock Salt  Benefits to compel you to include it in your diet

Rock salt is found to be helpful in promoting digestion as well as improving loss of appetite.

Due to its trace elements, rock salt helps in boosting body’s metabolism. This further improves different body functions as well as the immune system of the body.

Rock salt is found to be useful in curing problems like rheumatic pain, inflammation, arthritis.

Having one spoon of rock salt along with water can be useful in fighting muscle cramps.

Rock salt lamps are used as air purifiers. These Himalayan rock salt lamps have bulbs inside them. The lamps emit negative ions that clear the harmful ions present in the air. This improves breathing and respiratory ailments.

It is found that rock salt has the ability to stimulate insulin in the body that prevents sugar cravings. This can be a help for losing weight.

Elements found in Himalayan salt in addition to sodium and chloride.

In alphabetical order, they are: actinium, aluminum, antimony, arsenic, astatine, barium, beryllium, bismuth, boron, bromine, cadmium, calcium, carbon, cerium, cesium, chlorine, chromium, cobalt, copper, dysprosium, erbium, europium, fluorine, francium, gadolinium, gallium, germanium, gold, hafnium, holmium, hydrogen, indium, iodine, iridium, iron, lanthanum, lead, lithium, lutetium, magnesium, manganese, mercury, molybdenum, neodymium, neptunium, nickel, niobium, nitrogen, osmium, oxygen, palladium, phosphorus, platinum, plutonium, polonium, potassium, praseodymium, protactinium, radium, rhenium, rhodium, rubidium, ruthenium, samarium, scandium, selenium, silicon, silver, sodium, strontium, sulfur, tantalum, tellurium, terbium, thallium, thorium, thulium, tin, titanium, uranium, vanadium, wolfram, yttrium, ytterbium, zinc and zirconium. [6]

We intake salt not just as an external source. Salt is found in many food products, especially in the processed foods.

That is why we should at least replace the common salt we use as a table salt or in cooking with Himalayan rock salt.

After all, why not add the naturally occurring high mineral content rock salt instead of the refined unhealthy one?

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2-Year-Old Girl Taken Away From Parents Because Military Vet Dad Chose Medical Cannabis Over Dangerous Psych Drugs for PTSD

Zoey Thomas. Photo from Justice for the Thomas Family Facebook Page.

by Health Impact News/MedicalKidnap.com Staff

Idaho is usually a place that has numerous parental protections, including choosing whether or not to vaccinate your children, homeschool your children, or even take your children to a doctor when you believe that your faith will heal them.

There haven't been many extreme stories of corruption in Child Protective Services out of Idaho.

But throw medical cannabis into the mix, and Idaho suddenly becomes very anti-parent and anti-family.

Despite over 74% of Idahoans supporting medical marijuana in a 2011 Boise State University survey, cannabis laws in Idaho remain unchanged, and families across the state are being affected.

(See a previous story on this topic: Idaho Mom Loses Two Children for Using Medical Cannabis to Stop Seizures)

On March 22nd, 2018, the Thomas Family of Eagle, Idaho, experienced first hand just how harsh the state of Idaho can be when someone chooses to use medical cannabis.

Edward Thomas with daughter Zoey. Photo from Justice for the Thomas Family Facebook Page.

Edward Thomas is a 29-year-old, Iraq Veteran of the Army National Guard. He spent a year stationed within a combat zone in Baghdad and suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) caused by what he witnessed during that time.

As we have reported many times here at Health Impact News, military people suffering from PTSD are almost always prescribed a strong cocktail of psych drugs with toxic side effects, and in the U.S. military, vets are committing suicide at a high rate, as we lose more vets to suicide than we do to combat.

See:

The Role of Psychiatric Drugs in Military Suicides and Sudden Deaths

700 Percent Increase in Number of Psych Drugs Prescribed to Active Soldiers Leads to More Deaths by Suicide than Deaths by Combat

Former Navy Seal & Army Colonel Awarded for Fight Against Mass Drugging of Our Armed Forces

Veterans Kick The Prescription Pill Habit, Against Doctors' Orders

Edward Thomas served his country in Iraq. Now, the state has removed his daughter simply because he found relief for his PTSD and seizures from medical cannabis. Photo supplied by family.

Edward Thomas also suffers from a small benign tumor in his brain that has caused several epileptic episodes in the past.

Edward currently works as a customer service representative in Boise, Idaho, to provide for his small family, including his wife of six years, Ashley, and 2-year-old daughter, Zoey. Edward and Ashley are also currently expecting their second daughter, Scarlet, due to arrive June 22nd, 2018.

Ashley is a 27-year-old, disabled mother, that suffers from scoliosis, heart issues, as well as chronic depression and Bipolar disorder.

Both Edward and Ashley have found relief from their suffering due to their various conditions, through the use of medical cannabis.

Edward says:

It helps with my nightmares and insomnia caused by my time overseas. I used to wake up in a panic from dreams that I was killed in an explosion or seeing my family killed in one. It helped me stop taking several pills for depression and anxiety, and even helps with my chronic pain.

CPS Shows Up to New Home Based on Anonymous Phone Call

Ashley with daughter, Zoey. Photo from Justice for the Thomas Family Facebook Page.

On the morning of March 22nd, Ashley was home alone with Zoey, about to eat breakfast, when two social workers from the Idaho Department of Health Welfare, Child Protection Division, showed up at their door. Amy Johnson and Holly Lavoie told Ashley that they had received an anonymous phone call with a report of concern for Zoey's well-being and asked Ashley if they could come inside the home.

Ashely declined and stated that she was busy right then. She says that the social workers pointed out a bong that was sitting on the counter and said that she had to let them in because of the paraphernalia. Not knowing that this was not true, and that she had the 4th amendment right to say no and demand a warrant, Ashley let the social workers into her home.

Edward and Ashley had recently bought a run-down mobile home trailer to renovate and make their own. They had rented space in a park outside of the city of Eagle and had only been there for two weeks before the social workers arrived at the door.

The home was cluttered with moving boxes and animal cages.

Edward breeds guinea pigs for show as a hobby and had several cages in the living room. Ashley explained to the social workers that they had just moved there and the house wasn't finished being unpacked or renovated. The kitchen was also cluttered with dishes that Ashley hadn't had time to tackle yet, as well as more moving boxes in the process of being unpacked.

The social workers looked around the home and told Ashley that they had to call the police to report the paraphernalia. The social workers waited outside of the house for the police to arrive.

Daddy with Zoey in untidy, just-moved-in home. Photo from Justice for the Thomas Family Facebook Page.

Two officers arrived on the scene and entered the home, Sheriff Deputy Paul Lim and Deputy Austin Eckhardt. They searched around of their own accord and then asked to enter the locked room.

Ashley told them that it wasn't hers and did not give permission for the police to enter it. Ashley reports that Deputy Lim pushed on the door until it opened due to the faulty door lock, allowing the officers to look inside.

Ashley says that she did not give permission, nor did the officers have a warrant to open the locked door.

Inside of the room were five medical marijuana plants, growing under some lights. The fertilizer that was being used is reportedly made from bat guano, which resulted in a very rank smell, a smell that Edward and Ashley say the social workers and police officers attributed to the conditions of the house instead of the fertilizer.

Deputy Lim and Deputy Austin called in more officers to investigate the scene. They located numerous pieces of marijuana paraphernalia, include a scale, bongs, pipes, and containers. They also located Edward's .45 handgun, which had been secured in a gun box on a shelf in their bedroom.

According to the police reports, the officers took their time as they searched through Edward and Ashley's belongings, noting every negative they could find within the house; even allegedly masquerading as electricians and contractors in an effort to report on the structural integrity and electrical safety of the home the Thomas Family had just purchased.

They went as far as to point out stains on the carpet, despite the fact that the Thomas Family had just moved in and couldn't have been there long enough to create that amount of damage.

Edward and Ashley defended their home and pointed out that ALL of their belongings had just been moved to the location, so of course it was not in the most tidy condition. They had just moved in.

As many parents have found is common with these types of situations, even positives were turned into negatives.

“The fridge was well stocked…” “…but had several stains inside.” “The child was appropriately dressed…” “…but had greasy hands.”

In the photo that was provided in the police evidence, Ashley points out the Pringles can sitting next to Zoey in the stroller and comments “of course they were greasy, she was just eating chips when they took the photo!”

Parents Arrested and Sent to Jail

Photo from Justice for the Thomas Family Facebook Page.

The police confiscated everything they found, including Edward's legally-obtained firearm. Idaho is a very conservative, republican state, that strongly supports it's citizen's rights to bear arms, and, as a military veteran, Edward is obviously well-trained in the use and safety of weapons, but that didn't keep the social workers and police officers from using Edward's possession of a gun against him and taking it into evidence.

The officers and social workers ransacked the Thomas home, ultimately arresting Ashley, as well as Edward upon his arrival at the home. The couple was transported to the Ada County Jail, where they were questioned by officers, separately, without an attorney present.

Both Edward and Ashley were booked into the jail, each on three felony charges – Manufacturing a Controlled Substance, Manufacturing a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver where a Child is Present, and Injury to a Child.

A No Contact Order with Zoey was requested by the Department and granted, forbidding Edward and Ashley from any contact with their daughter.

Fortunately, Zoey was placed in a kinship foster placement with Ashley's mother and not in the home of strangers.

Having family members nearby in their home state of Idaho to help out the young family is the main reason why they could not consider moving to a state with more friendly medical cannabis laws.

In addition, as we have reported here at Health Impact News, even in states where marijuana is legal, because it remains illegal at the federal level, child protection services are removing children from parents who use medical cannabis even in states where it is legal. See:

Oklahoma Mom Gives Legal Cannabis Oil to Epileptic Daughter to Stop Seizures – Now all 5 Children Medically Kidnapped

Oregon CPS Kidnaps Child Because Parents are Legal Medical Marijuana Patients

Parents Out on Bail Try to Meet Ever-Changing Demands of CPS to get Daughter Back

Since then, Edward and Ashley were able to bail out of jail with the help of their family, each on a $20,000 bond. They've cooperated with the department, jumping through what seems like an endless line of hoops and demands. They have been forced to rush the renovations on their home, costing them thousands in repairs to appease the requests of the social workers.

Edward says:

No matter what repairs were made they seemed to constantly have something to add on.

They were told to fix the stained carpet, so they did.

Then it became the cracked tile in the kitchen. So, it was fixed.

Everything they could find had to be fixed immediately, including the smallest gap between the fridge and the cupboard.

Then it became an issue with the animals and every “what if” the social workers could drum up. So, Edward made a gate to separate the guinea pigs from the living room.

They were told by social workers that they are being “rewarded” by the department for their cooperation by being allowed to have supervised visits with their daughter.

After a little more work and cooperation, they were given unsupervised visits and promise of 48-hour visits with overnights.

They have yet to hear back on when this will be allowed, despite that they were told they'd be able to have their daughter come home next week if they cooperated fully.

Edward says:

They just keep asking to do walk-throughs of the house; in my mind they are just looking for more reasons why it is unfit.

The social workers keep changing on them, as well as the plan for Zoey's return home. Currently, Socialworker Heather Blair is assigned to the case, with Kristen Nate supervising.

Edward and Ashley have done everything that has been asked, but the department seems to be stalling before their adjudicatory hearing.

Both Ashley and Edward continue to face three felony charges in criminal court as well, with preliminary hearings scheduled for May 25th.

Idaho Wants to Convict These Parents as Criminals – Forever Altering Their Future

Edward and Ashley on their Wedding Day. Hopes and dreams for a happy family are now dashed as they face the future of being labeled as a criminals for choosing a natural healing plant over dangerous pharmaceutical drugs. Photo supplied by family.

Edward and Ashley were each offered a plea agreement at their last court date, a deal that would include five years of Felony Probation, if they just plead guilty to the two felonies related to the Marijuana, and a reduced misdemeanor Injury to Child charge.

Both Ashley and Edward turned down this deal, with the hope of fighting back against what they feel is injustice in Idaho regarding their necessity of a safer medicine and a better quality of life.

Ashley says:

I feel destroyed that they took our daughter over a healing plant. I feel like our government and justice system are corrupt and unjust. And I want justice.

Taking Dangerous Pharmaceutical Drugs Now Required to Get Daughter Back

Edward and Ashley have since had to return to the pharmaceuticals they were avoiding, in the hopes to control their pain and suffering.

Edward is already up to 150mg of the anti-anixety medication, Hydroxyzine, which is intended for short-term use only and includes side effects like involuntary motor activity and tremors, severe headaches, and hallucinations.

These young parents now live in a state of chaos and confusion, combined with physical and emotional pain, compounded with the threat of permanently losing their daughter, Zoey; and, as many expectant parents have experienced while under supervision of the Department – the fear of losing their new baby, Scarlet, upon her birth in June.

Family Advocate and local activist, Serra Frank tells Health Impact News:

When it comes to Medical Marijuana, the laws and policies of the state of Idaho conflict greatly with the Will of The People.

The People of Idaho do not want our Veterans locked in cages, or their children taken away, just for choosing a non-toxic plant over dangerous pharmaceuticals.

We owe our lives and our freedom to these soldiers.

And this is how we repay them? By destroying their families and forcing them into a criminal system just for making the decision to combat their demons with a safer drug?

It doesn't make sense, and it isn't what the people of Idaho want.

How You Can Help

Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/justice4thomasfamily/

Change.org petition – https://www.change.org/p/c-l-butch-otter-justice-for-the-thomas-family

Contact Idaho Governor – Butch Otter – Facebook Page

District 14 Representatives

Sen. Marv Hagedorn

Rep. Mike Moyle

Rep. Gayann DeMordaunt

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director, Russell S. Barron, 208-334-5500

Deputy Director, Health, Welfare, and Family services: Lori Wolff, 208-334-5500

Contact the Director's Office – https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/ContactUs/DirectorContact/tabid/3833/Default.aspx

UPDATE:

Since writing this story, Health Impact News has learned that Zoey has apparently been allowed to go home to her parents for now, although the State of Idaho still has custody. The criminal charges remain against the parents, and they are required to stay on pharmaceutical drugs with toxic side effects as a condition to have their daughter in their home.

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Shaken Baby Syndrome: 9 Reasons Why Shaking Your Baby Is Wrong.

The shaken baby syndrome is a critical brain injury caused by severely and violently shaking a child. Imagine the following: You’re six weeks into the motherhood journey and in the mid-night. Your hormones are “boiling” with rage. Breastfeeding is painful and your baby does not stop crying. With complete frustration, red face and anger, you grab your little one and shake her without thinking. About 50 percent of American adults do not understand the serious risk of shaken baby syndrome. Vigorously shaking a newborn baby can cause brain damage or even death. Dr. Glade Curtis and Judith Schuler, the authors of “your baby's first year”, said most baby-shaking takes less than 20 seconds, but includes almost 40-50 vibrations. It is enough to do serious harm to your child's brain.

When Does Shaken Baby Syndrome Occur?

Shaken baby syndrome occurs when a child or toddler is shaken violently and sometimes repeatedly (again and again) with or without hitting the head on something. The effects can be very serious, including lifelong injury and even death. Shaken Baby Syndrome is a type of harassing head injury that can cause: Brain damage to the child.Permanent injuries such as blindness or stroke.Death.Children under 1-year-old are at higher risk because they cry more often. However, older children can also be seriously injured if shaken violently. No child should swing at any age.

What can parents do to calm a crying baby?

Canadian Pediatric Association provides parents with information about colic and crying. The following tips can also help: Check if the crying of your baby is a sign that your baby needs something, For example diaper changes, feeding, relief from extreme heat or cold, attention or fever.Stay with your baby. It does not spoil him. However, some children do not like going from person to person.Wrap or swaddle your baby.Put the lights off and keep the environment quiet. Stimulating too much can make him cry or make the situation worse.Light music, white noise or mild relaxing noise can calm some children.Many can children calm down with movements, try walking with the baby on a sling or stroller. Rock or sway with the child in a smooth, rhythmic movement. Or try a car trip.Breast sucking can sometimes help the babies calm down and feel relaxed. This can be done by breastfeeding your baby or offering her a pacifier.Give a warm bath to your baby. Other names for shaken baby syndrome are abusive head injury, shaken impact syndrome, and whiplash shaken syndrome. Shaken baby syndrome can be defined as a type of child abuse that causes serious brain damage. It can occur even after shaking the baby for just five seconds. Children have weak neck muscles and soft brains. They also have sensitive blood vessels. Shaking a child allows their brain to hit the wall of the skull over and over again. This effect can cause bruising, bleeding and swelling of the brain. Other injuries can include broken bones, damage to the baby's eyes, spine, and neck. How Common Is Shaken Baby Syndrome? Shaken baby syndrome is more common in children younger than 2 years old, but it can affect children up to 5 years old. Most Shaken Baby Syndrome cases occur in babies who are more likely to cry in infants, about 6-8 weeks old. A fun interaction with a child such as jumping the baby on your lap or into the air does not cause injuries associated with shaken baby syndrome. Instead, these injuries often occur when someone saves the child from frustration or anger. In no case should you shake a child. Shaking a child is a serious and deliberate form of abuse. If you think your child or another child is a victim of shaken baby syndrome, call 911 right away. This is a life-threatening condition that requires urgent medical attention.

What if my baby keeps crying?

If the crying of your baby continues after making sure that there is no specific problem, try, as much as possible, to stay calm and know how he feels. You are angry, frustrated, or upset, right? Take a moment to relax. Some tips to calm you down: If you feel out of control, stop! Put the baby safely in the cradle, take time and leave the baby's room until you feel comfortable.Breathe slowly and deeply.Cry.You can also take a shower.Talk to a friend, family member, neighbor or someone you trust and get support. Ask a valued person to look after your baby for a while so that you can have a longer rest.If you have felt you can harm your child, seek help: a family member, a neighbor, a local crisis line, a child protection agency or police. Check the front pages of your local directory for emergency numbers near you. It is an awesome idea to have a plan before you get angry. Keep a list of helpful numbers that can be clearly used for all caregivers.

What signs can indicate that a child is shaken?

Often there are no spots or bruises on the baby's skin. Common signs are: Unusual sleepiness or excessive fussiness.Refusal to eat, malnutrition or vomiting for no apparent reason.The child stop smiling, making eye contact or babbling.Stiff body or seizures (legs and arms repeatedly stiff or jerky)The child's body is immobile.Difficulty breathing or a change in her breathing pattern.The child's eyes are blurred, become unfocused or retracted.

Shaken Baby Syndrome Symptoms

Symptoms of Shaken Baby syndrome include: Difficulty staying awake.Body tremorsShortness of breathPoor eating habitvomitingcolorless skinepileptic seizurescomaparalysis If symptoms of shaken baby syndrome occur, call 911 or take your child to the closest emergency room. Such injuries are life threatening and can cause permanent brain damage.

Shaken Baby Syndrome Causes

Shaken baby syndrome occurs when someone angrily shakes a baby or toddler. People can shake a baby with frustration or anger because usually the baby doesn't stop crying. Although shaking will eventually prevent the baby from crying, often because the shaking has harmed their brain. Children's neck muscles are weak and they often have trouble supporting their heads. When a child is shaken violently, his head moves uncontrollably. Violent movement, repeatedly throws the child's brain into the skull, causing bruising, swelling and bleeding.

How is shaken baby syndrome diagnosed?

To make a diagnosis, the doctor usually looks for three conditions that indicate shaken baby syndrome. These are: Encephalopathy or swelling of the brain.Subdural bleeding or brain bleeding.Bleeding in a part of the eye called retinal or Retina hemorrhage. The doctor will order a series of tests to determine signs of brain damage and confirm the diagnosis. These tests may include: MRI image using powerful magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of the brainCT scan that produces clear sectional images of the brainSkeleton radiograph (skeletal X-ray) showing the fractures of the spine, ribs and skull.Ophthalmic Exam (Eye examination) that checks for eye damage and bleeding in the eyes. Before confirming the shaken baby syndrome, the doctor will order a blood test to rule out other possible causes. This is because some shaken baby syndrome symptoms are very similar to those of other diseases. These include bleeding disorders and some genetic disorders such as osteogenesis imperfecta. The blood test will determine if another condition is causing the child's symptoms.

Shaken Baby Syndrome Treatment

Call 911 immediately if you notice your child has a shaken baby syndrome. Some children stop breathing after shaken. In this case, CPR can keep the child to breathe until the personal doctor arrives. The American Red Cross recommends the following steps to perform CPR: Carefully make the baby lie on her back. If you suspect a spinal injury, it is best for two people to move the baby slowly so that the head and neck are not twisted.Set your position. If your baby is below 1-year old, put two fingers on the center of the breastbone (one finger if your baby is over 1-year-old), put your other hand on the forehead of the baby so the head is tilted back a little. If spinal injury is suspected, pull the jaw forward instead of tilting the head, and prevent the mouth from closing.Perform chest compressions. Press the sternum and push it into the center of the chest. Perform 30 chest compression counts while counting loud. Compressions should be solid and fast.Give rescue breath. After the compression, check if your baby can breathe. If there are no signs of breathing, cover the baby's mouth and nose well with your mouth. Make sure the airways are open and breathe twice. Make sure each breath lasts around 1 second to make the chest rise.Continue CPR. Continue the cycle of 30 compressions and 2 rescue breaths until help arrives. Pay attention to breathing. In some cases, the child may vomit after shaking. Turn the baby to one side slowly to prevent choking. Be sure to roll the whole body at the same time. In the event of a spine injury, this rolling method reduces the risk of further damage to the spine. It is important not to raise the baby or give the baby food or water. Shaken baby syndrome has no medication for now. Surgery may be needed, in severe cases, to treat the brain bleeding. And this may include shunt placement or a thin tube, to relieve pressure and drain excess blood or fluid. Blood in the eyes may alao be removed by performing eye surgery.

Shaken Baby Syndrome Children’s Outlook

Irreversible damage to the brain from shaken baby syndrome can happen within seconds. Complications found in many children, include: permanent loss of vision (partially or completely)Hearing stiffnessSeizure disordersDevelopmental delaysMentally retardedCerebral palsy, a disorder that affects muscle coordination and language.

Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention

The shaken baby syndrome can be prevented. You can avoid harming your baby’s brain by not angrily shaking them, no matter what. It is easy to be frustrated and boiled with rage when you can't easily get your baby to stop crying or put them to sleep. However, you should accept that crying is a normal behavior in children, and shaking her is never the right answer. It is important to find a way to subdue the stress if the baby is crying for a long time. If you think you have lost control, it may be helpful to seek help from a family member or friend. There are also many hospital programs that show you how to react when babies cry and how to deal with parental stress. These programs can also help you identify and prevent injuries associated with shaken baby Syndrome. Make sure your family members and health professionals are aware of the dangers of shaken baby syndrome. If you notice that a child has been abused by minors, do not ignore the problem. Call your local police or Child Aid Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD. Read the full article

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Parasites-How Do You Know if You Have Worms and What to Do About Them

Parasites-How Do You Know if You Have Worms and What to Do About Them

I had a client a while back who had this question for me: "I've noticed that I've been getting menstrual cramps the last few months and I don't usually have them. Can you tell me what you think it is?"

It was determined, strangely or not so strangely enough, that the cause of those menstrual cramps was parasites! And this isn't the only disease caused, in part, by parasites. Read on...

I recommend for her, and for you, that you worm both your pets and yourselves about twice a year.

I've tried natural wormers over the years--actually LOTS of natural wormers such as: garlic, cloves, black walnut, cilantro, wormwood, pumpkin seeds, pomegranate, diatomaceous earth, Rascal, Zymex, Vermifuge, several other natural wormer formulas and homeopathics, but nothing seems that effective. I've even tried the Hulda Clarke "Zapper" (which does not work by the way, because the voltage of the thing is not strong enough to penetrate the fecal material within the bowels--save your money by not purchasing or building one!) I am sorry to report (as a naturopath) that studies show these herbal treatments are only about 20% effective. The Certified Organic organization says when all else fails, use ivermectin (which is not organic in any way), but have you seen the list of side affects to that particular product? Three pages long!

I will say that when a client comes to me, I ask them if they have any cravings. One sure sign they are "wormy" is when they tell me they crave cloves. Clove oil has been shown to penetrate the egg and kill it where the other herbs only kill the adults. Herbs that kill parasites are often found in herbal cancer formulas because parasites are often a core cause of that particular disease.

One reason why I push so much for routine worming is that the medical field often misses this diagnosis--especially if you don't have a history of traveling outside the United States where parasites are often a big issue. I love working in my garden and often I am an open-mouth breather when I'm working up the soil. We also live in a windy area and dirt from the wheat and grass fields is often in the air. I try to wash my hands frequently, but anyone who works in the dirt knows that it's nearly impossible to keep from getting it on you.

Another reason why I stay on top of the worm situation is that worms carry viruses into our body. Some of these viruses can cause cancer, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, and a host of other horrid diseases.

In my opinion, the safest, cheapest, easiest, most effective way to worm yourself and your pets of the most common worms (roundworms--also called strongyles, thread worms, pinworms, ascarids) is to go to the local feed store and get a bottle of horse or dog roundwormer--Equi-Phar, ProTal, Strongid-T, and Nemex are all trade names of Pyrantel Pamoate. I say this because when you ask your doctor for a wormer, they usually tell you there is no need for you to be wormed. Make sure it says Pyrantel Pamoate on the label and nothing else added. Combination wormers are not always needed and not always safe.

Dosage: Use the dose of 5-10 mg/kilogram bodyweight (about 1 ml/5 to 10 pounds of a 50mg/ml solution) of bodyweight for dogs and humans and 1 ½ ml/5 to 10 pounds for cats. One teaspoon is 5 ml or cc (ml and cc are the same unit of volume). If you are not good at math, you'll want to double-check that you are taking the correct dosage. Although this wormer is so safe that you can take 40 times the amount with no harmful side effects, you don't want to under dose. And, "If a little is good, a LOT is not necessary better." The most common side effect is nausea so take this product with something on your stomach like a small meal or a few crackers.

One dose is all it takes, but you may have to give a second dose 7-10 days after the first dose for the initial worming or if the wormload is quite large. I use this once a year now for myself as I have had a history of heart palpitations (another symptom associated with parasites.) The worms will be dead within 20 minutes. You won't feel anything and should have no side-effects. You won't see anything pass into the toilet as a general rule but if you are wondering about what is passing, a photo often helps. Often people will mistake intestinal shreds for flatworms or tapeworms and undigested food for parasites. This wormer will not kill those types of parasties. Occasionally I see a pet get nauseated with an overdose, but in 30 years, I have never seen any other side-effect.

Will store-bought wormer work the same? No. Many stores still carry Piperazine wormer which has been so overused that it is no longer an effective wormer. Piperazine is often marketed as a "monthly" wormer in the pet sections. I once saw a litter of eight puppies in full seizure who had just been wormed that week with piperazine. Imagine eight cute little Golden Retreiver puppies laying on their sides shaking. It was horrifying! I immediately wormed them with Pyrantel and the worms just flowed out their little rectums and the seizures stopped within 20 minutes. It was incredible to watch!

If the product you purchase contains a tapeworm medicine (like clorpyriphos which is an organophosphate wormer), that may cause some serious side affects. Never use these store bought wormers on pregnant animals. The animal's guts can contract so strongly to pass the worms that they can rupture their uterus and die. Always get tapeworm medicine from your doctor or veterinarian as we carry much safer brands than the grocery or feed stores do. Tobacco plug is also not safe. Don't use it.

How do you get worms? We pick up worms from some of the things we eat, from the dirt, and from the dust we breathe in. Eating dirt is a sign of iron deficiency. We should talk if you are doing that... I got pin worms when I was a little girl by eating a mud pie (my friend said she'd give me a nickel if I did it!) Pinworms are the equivalent of cat and dog roundworms, only they are a different species of worm so are not passed from us to them and vice-versa. See more on that below.

Most adults (pets and people) have enough enzymes in their mouths to break down most of the eggs coming in through our mouths and nose, our stomach acids break down even more, but some eggs get by both of those back-up systems where they hatch, find a home, and grow into adults within about 10-14 days in our small intestine. After 14 days, these adult parasites are producing more eggs--millions of them in their lifetime. Yuk!

We see worms most commonly in baby animals and humans because their salivary enzymes are not as strong, the hydrochloric stomach acids have not been totally developed yet, and because they have oral fixations and put lots of things into their mouths--they ingest more dirt than adults. Their immune systems cannot keep up with that. The "load" (number of worms) gets so great in the small intestine that it spills over into the large intestine and into the stomach. This is why it is so common to see babies either vomit worms or poop them out. Because adults have a better immune system, the load is controlled and the worms like the environment of the small intestine, so that is where they stay. We may still have worms, but it is not as evident as it was when we were young children (or pets under a year of age.)

How do you know if you should take a wormer?

Signs of roundworms include, fevers, cough, wheezing, stomach problems, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal cramping, appendicitis, gas, bloating, increased cramping (menstrual), heart palpitations, pain in the lower right quadrant that comes and goes (spasms in the ileocecal valve), itchy anus', dry lusterless hair with split ends, seizures, pica appetite (often for sugar), clear mucous strands in the stool (yes you should be looking at it each time you go! And yes, I will ask you what it looks like if you ever consult with me.) People and animals with lots of parasites also have big bellies and lots of diameter below the belly button caused from the intestines losing their tone. Most times worms can be diagnosed by looking at the bowel contents under a microscope or doing a blood test, but not always. Protozooal parasites such as giardia are often missed.

Can I get roundworms and tapeworms from my pets?

Good question, and I get that a lot. If you worm your pets regularly, you won't have this problem. Dog and cat worms are different than most human worms. There are only a few species of worms that are zoonotic (passed from your dogs and cats to you)--one of those is Toxoplasma cati, which is passed to the human from cat feces and causes blindness in children. But, the Pyrantel Pamoate kills that and if you clean the litter box every day, the probability of that being passed is nearly nil. Giardia lamblia, an intestinal protozoal parasite can be passed to you through your pet as well, but mostly humans get Giardia from drinking contaminated water or eating contaminated lettuce or water chestnuts. Mange is NOT passed from animals to humans and neither are head lice or public lice. Tapeworms are not transferred from dogs and cats to people (but they are from fish and some farm animals). Tapeworms are treated with different drugs than roundworms.

Ring worm is not actually a parasitic worm. It is really a fungus and that, too, can be passed from your pets to you. We have fantastic homeopathic drops for that, but keeping the area scrubbed and applying iodine to it can help. Also keeping your immune system and that of your pet healthy with good high-quality foods helps immensely.

Well, that's worms in a nutshell (or in this case, an intestine!) Appetizing, eh?

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As a family member, friend or work colleague of somebody with an addiction, you likely don’t know as much about the drugs they consume as they do. It can be hard to find honest facts about benzodiazepine and opioids that are not designed to scare. In this article, we want to answer some of the most common questions you have. Whilst we offer a rehabilitation clinic, we want to offer an impartial resource for you to learn.

It is important to note that not all drugs are bad if taken in proper dosage for medical reasons. The recreational use of pharmaceuticals or mixing of substances can lead to serious health risks. If you notice a loved one that does not follow their prescription then you should refer to the health warnings.

  What is a Benzodiazepine?

A benzodiazepine is a class of psychoactive drugs that are often called ‘benzos’. These are prescription drugs that often have serious side effects when taken with alcohol. They often treat symptoms such as anxiety, depression, tremors, seizures, and epilepsy.

Not every drug is the same so it is important to know what benzodiazepines used for, and whether you have the right prescription. You should also look for health advice and whether you can mix with other substances.

Alprazolam is used for agoraphobia and depressive disorders, with the common brands including Xanax and Niravam.

Chlordiazepoxide is used for anxiety, alcohol withdrawal symptoms and tremors, with the most common brand being Librium.

Diazepam is used for anxiety, muscle spasms and seizures, with the common brands including Valium and Diastat.

Lorazepam is a sedative that is used for anxiety and seizure disorders, with the most common brand being Ativan.

Clonazepam is used for anxiety, panic disorders and seizures, with the most common brand being Klonopin.

Oxazepam is used for anxiety, anxiety with depression, and alcohol withdrawal symptoms, with the most common brand being Serax.

Temazepam is used for insomnia, with the most common brand being Restoril.

  Long Term Effects of Benzodiazepines.

Whilst there are continued studies into this class of drug, there is already large volumes of research available. Whilst the short term use of these drugs are generally considered to be safe, a lot of the physical, mental and social side effects are associated with long term use.

The long term side effects of benzodiazepines include drug dependency and adverse cognitive function or deterioration in physical or mental health. Many users that are prescribed this class of drugs experience the following symptoms:

Paranoia

Depression & Suicidal Ideation

Impaired Memory

Poor Coordination

Poor Judgement & Decision Making

The simultaneous use of alcohol and most benzodiazepines can cause slow breathing and potentially death; you should avoid use with alcohol at all costs. If you are pregnant and prescribed benzodiazepines then you should consult with a doctor for medical advice.

  How do Benzodiazepines Work?

Many concerned family members often ask how do benzodiazepines work, in a step to understanding the addiction. By itself, a short term use of benzodiazepine is not harmful and works by enhancing neurotransmitters in the brain. In particular, the affected transmitter is called Gamma Amino Butyric Acid (GABA) and controls emotions, memory, thinking and coordination.

The GABA neurotransmitters are released from brain cells via electrical signals and occur naturally. The main purpose for this transmitter is to calm overexcited neurons that lead to anxiety or fear. If left unchecked these overexcited neurons can manifest in panic attacks and lead to tremors or seizures. This is the main reason why benzodiazepines are good in short term therapy.

  What Are the Symptoms of Benzodiazepine Withdrawal?

Since this drug is used as a sedative for excited neurons within the brain, the main symptoms manifest as increased anxiety, sleep disturbance, panic attacks, tremors, headaches, nausea and weight loss.

Since the withdrawal of benzodiazepine often leads to the return of prior conditions, it is rarely used as a long-term prescription. Whilst it is possible to have a dependency on these drugs for medical reasons, many doctors will only do so where necessary. An example of a good application is during detox to reduce anxiety, tremors, insomnia or panic attacks. Once the therapy is completed, a slow reduction in dosage can lead to a stable recovery.

  Frequently Asked Questions

The above questions are the mostly popular and pressing questions, but we often receive more nuanced queries. This section aims to address some of those concerns and is frequently updated to include the most recent enquiries from patients and their supporters. If you have any questions not listed above or below, then please feel free to message our team directly by using our contact page and we will look to add your concerns here in the future if there is a high demand.

  Is Heroin a Benzodiazepine?

No, heroin is not a benzodiazepine and should not be used in conjunction. Heroin is an opiate that is classed as diamorphine. It is not used medically for pain relief and withdrawal from other opioids. If you or your family member are currently using heroin or other opioids for symptom relief, then please seek advice from our heroin detox team. This drug is naturally addictive and they can help you monitor these symptoms.

  Is Tramadol a Benzodiazepine?

No, tramadol is not a benzodiazepine and is most commonly used for pain relief or analgesia. Due to its highly addictive properties, this drug is used for moderate to severe pain relief and rarely prescribed without medical supervision. The most common brands of this controlled substance include Ryzolt, Ultram and ConZip. If you or your family member are taking this without supervision then you should contact us immediately. This is a highly addictive drug that can cause a serious dependency. If taken with alcohol the symptoms are severe and often fatal.

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MagMind Review: Don’t Buy Before You Read This!

What is it?

MagMind is a single-ingredient mental performance booster that may help to increase cognition, memory, and brain health. Its advertising says that MagMind is easily absorbed by the brain and that it provides some of the essential nutrition that it needs in order to function properly.

Their promotional materials also claim that it may have other benefits for users such as relaxation, stress reduction, and improved sleep. Magnesium has also been used in the therapeutic treatment for a number of health conditions such as constipation, indigestion, and high blood pressure.

The most potent nonprescription nootropic aid according to our panel of health and wellness experts is named Memotenz. It impressed them with its effects on users’ ability to store and recall information, the speed and accuracy of their thinking abilities, and its ability to help users feel energetic and optimistic throughout the day. Click here to see the complete ingredients list and supplement facts for Memotenz.

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MagMind Ingredients and Side Effects

MagMind only uses one ingredient in their product:

Magnesium

Magnesium: A macromineral that is considered one of the essential trace elements. Magnesium is the 8th most abundant mineral on earth and is thought to be a residual product of the supernovas of aging stars.

Magnesium is the 11th most abundant mineral in the human body and is a part of a wide variety of biological processes. It is found in every cell in the body and hundreds of different enzymes require magnesium in order to function.

Magnesium is needed in order to synthesize DNA and RNA, as well as basic tissues like bone and muscle. It is also a fundamental part of the digestive process, helping to balance out stomach acid and to help the body expel waste.

One of the ways that MagMind may be able to help mental functioning is that it is also used in the formation of new neural fibers. It is impossible for the brain to replace or repair damaged cells and neural tissues without using at least some amount of magnesium.

This does not mean that magnesium should be considered a nootropic product or mental performance booster. Taking more magnesium will not translate to extra mental performance. The body needs magnesium to work correctly; if it has it then it does, and if it doesn’t then that individual may experience a number of different health issues.

Symptoms of magnesium deficiencies are at first minor, such as digestive issues and general fatigue and weakness. If it persists, however, sufferers may start to experience numbness, muscle cramps and contractions, heart arrhythmia, and changes in mood and personality. In its most extreme forms, people can start to experience liver and kidney damage, seizures, heart damage and even heart attacks.

If people are experiencing health issues stemming from a magnesium deficiency, they are easily resolved through magnesium supplementation. Other issues that magnesium can have a therapeutic effect on are:

Constipation and digestive issues

High blood pressure

Irregular heartbeat

Asthma

Cerebral palsy

Chronic fatigue

COPD

High cholesterol

MagMind has not been shown to have a therapeutic effect on any conditions like Alzheimer’s disease or dementia that might indicate it had some value as a neuroprotectant.

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EDITOR’S TIP: Combine this product with a proven brain enhancement supplement such as Memotenz for better results.

MagMind Quality of Ingredients

Magnesium is essential for proper biological functioning, and without it the brain is not able to perform the functions that it needs to in order to remain healthy. For individuals that have a magnesium deficiency, then it is possible that MagMind can have a potent and dramatic effect on their mental performance and overall physical health.

Most individuals, however, tend to get more than the minimum requirement of magnesium through an ordinary diet. It is found in nuts like almonds and cashews, green vegetables like spinach and chard, bananas, avocados, yogurt, pumpkin seeds, chocolate, and multiple types of beans, as well as many other foods.

In individuals that are eating a normal diet, there is very little chance that they will notice any difference at all from taking MagMind. Higher quantities of magnesium in the body do not have a correlation with higher levels of performance.

It is classified as an essential trace element for a reason – the body needs it in order to function, but only in minimal quantities. Our experts believe that it is very unlikely that any users of MagMind will notice an improvement in any typical nootropic metrics, such as memory abilities, thinking speed or accuracy, energy levels, focus, or attention span.

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The Price and Quality of MagMind

MagMind is not sold through the website of their manufacturer, Jarrow Formulas, however it does provide a link to the various different stores and online locations that do carry it. The price for MagMind can vary quite a bit from retailer to retailer, but the general price range that it can be found within is as follows:

1, 90-capsule bottle (30-day supply) of MagMind dietary supplements: $17.90-$38.95

This range is shocking, both for its large difference between its upper and lower limits, but also because there is no reason that a single-ingredient supplement that uses small doses of such a common element should be so expensive.

For comparison, most brands of magnesium-only supplements – which do not tend to market themselves as nootropic aids – will feature doses that are 2-4 times as large as the amount found in MagMind for process that are about half as much as their lower end. There is no explanation offered by Jarrow Formulas for why it is this expensive.

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Business of MagMind

MagMind is manufactured by Jarrow formulas, a mid-level supplements manufacturer based in Los Angeles, California. The contact information that they publish online is:

Phone Number: [phone]

Address: 1824 ½ S. Robinson Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90035-4317

Email: [email protected], or customers can use the electronic messaging form that is found on their contact page.

Jarrow Formulas has been involved in a number of legal disputes, including those with other supplements companies, individual consumers, former employees, and even the Food and Drug Administration. They have not, however, been found guilty of any major transgressions at this time.

There are some questions about how reliable the customer reviews that are found on independent distributors’ websites. The online analysis group Fakespot found that as many as 10% of MagMind’s reviews were most likely planted by the company themselves and contained false or exaggerated claims about the product’s effectiveness.

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Customer Opinions of MagMind

There are some positive reviews of MagMind that can be found online, however there are also quite a few one and two-star reviews as well. Here are some of the comments that former users have posted on distributors’ websites regarding their experiences with MagMind:

“Made me feel “off.” I tried it twice, and ultimately decided that I couldn’t tolerate it. I’ve tolerated other magnesium products well however, so I don’t know what the problem was.”

“I tried to take MagMind to improve my memory, but I started noticing that I was getting depressed, anxious, and feeling cranky with my friends and family. This is not like me at all, so I quit taking it, and I went back to normal.”

“I stupidly bought a 6-month supply of MagMind before I even tried it. The ads made it sound good, so I just went for it – but now I’m three months in and I haven’t noticed any difference at all. I guess I do need brain pills – but these aren’t the ones.”

There have also been some strange complaints from past users regarding the manufacturing and packaging procedures for MagMind. Apparently some consumers have found metal flakes in their bottles of MagMind, which many attribute to improper material handling in their factory.

Follow this link to see which nootropic supplements are the most effective for helping users remain focused and alert.

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Conclusion – Does MagMind Work?

There is no reason that our review team could find that MagMind should be marketed as a nootropic aid. Its lone ingredient, magnesium, is needed for general tissue production in the brain, however it is not thought of as a mental performance booster in any capacity.

MagMind does not seem like it could be effective as a study aid, performance enhancer, or even a long-term neuroprotectant. If our readers are looking for a magnesium supplement specifically, there are many available that are more effective and less expensive than MagMind.

If they are looking for a nootropic supplement specifically, then they are encouraged to seek out a product with a more diverse and effective ingredients blend, such as the top-rated Memotenz. Memotenz was given the number one spot on our panel of experts’ list of the top ten nootropic supplements due to its potent effects on memory abilities, focus and attention, and mental performance overall.

It uses a variety of key neurotransmitters, amino acids, and herbal performance boosters to help users reach new levels of cognitive effectiveness. Click here to read more about the ways the Memotenz interacts with the brain.

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The state-legal bud business has seen some important changes in 2015.

Even though the federal legislation remain unchanged at tax time dispensary owners, owners, medible manufacturers and everybody else from the places with a state-legal medical marijuana business should know about those modifications at tax time.

By law anyone who earns $1 worth of business income must file a tax return with the IRS. That's if they get to subtract their company deductions. Marijuana company people are no exception. medical marijuana delivery If your state has repealed medical prohibition, then it's the politician's task to receive unfair national laws changed for their residents and businesses.

An alteration in those federal legislation would save taxpayers over $13 billion every year. Time has shown marijuana isn't a gateway drug, nor does it cause insanity as film producers formerly said it did to thrill their viewers. And if smoking a medicine is the issue, medical users where dispensaries are available have recognized that they can also vaporize, consume medibles, drink juice or other drinks, use tinctures, pills or sprays. Public consumption is down where medical marijuana clubs are available.

Every other small or large business is allowed deductions when they do their IRS federal return. Within the states where marijuana is legal for medical purposes there are businesses that deserve to be treated fairly. There are 23 states and the District of Columbia that now allow medical marijuana; those states collect taxes (or plan on collecting taxes) and put control in place for the prescription holder.

Before America's state-legal marijuana businessmen and women can compete fairly those federal laws must be repealed. A new federal ruling made in a San Francisco federal court blocks the DEA from prosecuting medical marijuana dispensaries if they are state-sanctioned. The Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment bars the Department of Justice (DOJ) from using federal funds to block state marijuana laws. This 1603-page federal spending report essentially brings an end to the use of the taxpayer's money to block marijuana's medical use.

Where medical marijuana is available legally, sustainable healthcare is up and overdoses on prescription pills is down. Marijuana was claimed to be a super antibiotic, good for strokes and other brain issues, helpful to alleviate pain, nausea, Parkinson, inflammatory bowel disease, PTSD, epilepsy and other seizures, kill cancer and Forbes magazine even asked if your aging parent should try it.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta has said we should legalize medical marijuana now. This a plant that was once listed in the U.S. Pharmacopeia and readily available in drug stores. With its use people have walked out of hospices and hospitals to live fuller lives. The U.S federal government has even owned patent #6630507 since 2003 for its use as an antioxidant and neuroprotectant.

The DOJ issued a memo that allows Indian tribes to grow and sell marijuana on their land. Other nations and people are also rushing to end its health care prohibition; for example Israel uses marijuana in their hospitals and for research. Many senators and governors want it legalized for medical use once more.

The IRS Advisory Code Report says marijuana businesses are now legal in some states, but still illegal under federal law.

Marijuana businesses are not allowed to deduct all of their expenses because the federal government says no deduction or credit shall be allowed for any amount paid or incurred if such trade or business (or the activities of the trade or business) consists of trafficking in a controlled substance. Marijuana according to federal legislation is a regulated substance without a medical use; nevertheless the national government holds a patent for medical use.

People who want to keep medical marijuana illegal are mainly getting rich off of it being an illegal material, although many pay no taxes on the money they earn. This includes the corrupt, illegal growers, dealers, trimmers and medible makers, people receiving taxpayer assistance checks but working in this trade, and those who want to keep marijuana on the black market. They don't care what the citizens want, how they voted, or whether it helps a individual's medical condition, as long as they make money.

Medical marijuana users and business owners in the states where the citizens have voted to make marijuana's use legal once again will need to have regular meetings with their state politicians to explore the unfair taxation problems. The people have spoken, now it's the politician's turn to get those laws changed.

Marijuana is also called pot, grass and weed but its formal name is actually cannabis. It comes from the leaves and flowers of the plant Cannabis sativa. It is considered an illegal substance in the US and lots of countries and possession of marijuana is a crime punishable by law. The FDA classifies marijuana as Schedule I, substances which have a very high potential for abuse and don't have any proven medical use. Through the years several studies claim that some substances found in marijuana have medicinal usage, especially in terminal diseases like cancer and AIDS.

This started a fierce debate over the advantages and disadvantages of the use of medical marijuana. To settle this debate, the Institute of Medicine published the famous 1999 IOM report entitled Marijuana and Medicine: Assessing the Science Base. The report was comprehensive but did not give a clear cut yes or no answer. The opposite camps of the medical marijuana issue often cite part of the report in their advocacy arguments. However, although the report clarified many things, it never settled the controversy once and for all.

Let's look at the problems that support why medical marijuana should be legalized.

(1) Marijuana is a naturally occurring herb and has been used from South America to Asia as an herbal medicine for millennia. In this day and age when the all natural and organic are important health buzzwords, a naturally occurring herb like marijuana might be more appealing to and safer for consumers than synthetic drugs.

(2) Marijuana has strong therapeutic potential. Several studies, as summarized in the IOM report, have observed that cannabis can be used as analgesic, e.g. to treat pain. A couple of studies showed that THC, a marijuana component is effective in treating chronic pain experienced by cancer patients. However, studies on acute pain such as those experienced during surgery and trauma have inconclusive reports. A few studies, also summarized in the IOM report, have demonstrated that some marijuana components have antiemetic properties and are,

therefore, effective against nausea and vomiting, which are common side effects of cancer chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Some researchers are convinced that cannabis has some therapeutic potential against neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Specific compounds extracted from marijuana have strong therapeutic potential. Cannobidiol (CBD), a significant part of marijuana, has been proven to have antipsychotic, anticancer and antioxidant properties.

Other cannabinoids have been shown to prevent high intraocular pressure (IOP), a major risk factor for glaucoma. Medicines that contain active ingredients present in marijuana but happen to be synthetically made in the laboratory have been approved by the US FDA. 1 instance is Marinol, an antiemetic agent indicated for nausea and vomiting related to cancer chemotherapy. Its active ingredient is dronabinol, a synthetic delta-9- tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

(3) One of the major proponents of medical marijuana is the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), a US-based organization. Many medical professional societies and associations have expressed their support. As an example, The American College of Physicians, recommended a re-evaluation of this Schedule I classification of marijuana in their 2008 place paper. ACP also expresses its strong support for research into the therapeutic purpose of marijuana in addition to exemption from federal criminal prosecution; civil liability; or professional sanctioning for doctors who prescribe or dispense medical marijuana based on state law. In the same way, protection against civil or criminal penalties for patients using medical marijuana as allowed under state laws.

(4) Medical marijuana is lawfully used in many developed countries The debate of if they could do it, why not ? is another strong point. Some nations, including Canada, Belgium, Austria, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Spain, Israel, and Finland have legalized the therapeutic use of marijuana under strict prescription control. Some states in the united states are also allowing exemptions.

Now here are the arguments against medical marijuana.

(1) Lack of data on safety and efficacy. Drug regulation is based on safety first. The safety of marijuana and its components still has to first be established. Efficacy only comes second. Even if marijuana has some beneficial health effects, the benefits should outweigh the risks for it to be considered for medical use. Unless marijuana is demonstrated to be better (safer and more effective) than drugs currently available in the market, its approval for medical use might be a long shot. According to the testimony of Robert J. Meyer of the Department of Health and Human Services having access to a drug or medical treatment, without knowing how to use it or even if it's effective, does not benefit anyone. Simply having access, without having safety, efficacy, and adequate use information doesn't help patients.

(2) Unknown chemical components. Medical marijuana can only be easily accessible and affordable in herbal form. Like other herbs, marijuana falls under the category of botanical products. Unpurified botanical products, however, face many problems including lot-to-lot consistency, dosage determination, potency, shelf-life, and toxicity.

According to the IOM report if there is any future of marijuana as a medicine, it lies in its isolated components, the cannabinoids and their synthetic derivatives. To fully characterize the different elements of marijuana would cost so much time and money that the costs of the medications that will come out of it would be too high. Presently, no pharmaceutical company seems interested in investing money to isolate more therapeutic components from marijuana beyond what's already available on the market.

(3) Potential for abuse. Marijuana or cannabis is addictive. It may not be as addictive as hard drugs such as cocaine; yet it can't be denied that there is a possibility of chemical abuse associated with marijuana. This was shown by a few studies as outlined in the IOM report.

(4) Lack of a safe delivery system. The most typical kind of delivery of marijuana is through smoking. Thinking about the current trends in anti-smoking legislations, this Kind of delivery Will never be accepted by health authorities. Reliable and safe delivery methods in the form of vaporizers, nebulizers, or inhalers are still at the testing phase.

(5) Symptom alleviation, not cure. Even if marijuana has therapeutic consequences, it is only addressing the symptoms of specific diseases. It does not cure or treat these illnesses. Given it is effective against these symptoms, there are already drugs available that work just as well or better still, without the side effects and risk of misuse associated with marijuana.

The 1999 IOM report could not settle the debate about medical marijuana with scientific evidence available at that time. The report definitely discouraged using smoked marijuana but gave a nod towards marijuana use through a health inhaler or vaporizer. In addition, the report also advocated the compassionate use of marijuana under strict medical supervision. What's more, it advocated more funding in the research of their efficacy and safety of cannabinoids.

So what stands in the way of clarifying the questions brought up from the IOM report? The health authorities do not seem to be interested in getting another review. There is limited data available and whatever is available is biased towards safety issues on the adverse effects of smoked marijuana. Data available on efficacy mainly come from studies on synthetic cannabinoids (e.g. THC). This disparity in data makes an objective risk-benefit assessment difficult.

Clinical studies on marijuana are few and difficult to conduct due to limited funding and strict regulations.

Due to the complicated legalities involved, very few pharmaceutical companies are investing in cannabinoid research. Oftentimes, it isn't clear how to define medical marijuana as advocated and opposed by many groups. Does this only refer to the use of the botanical product marijuana or does it include synthetic cannabinoid components (e.g. THC and derivatives) as well? Synthetic cannabinoids (e.g. Marinol) available on the market are extremely expensive, pushing people towards the less expensive cannabinoid in the form of marijuana. Of course, the issue is further clouded by conspiracy theories involving the pharmaceutical industry and drug regulators.

On August 29, 2013, the Federal Department of Justice issued a memorandum stating it's going to continue to rely on state and local authorities to deal with marijuana activity through enforcement of state narcotics laws. Nevertheless, in light of new state laws allowing for possession of a small amounts of marijuana and regulating production, processing and sale of marijuana, the Department designated eight criteria to guide state law enforcement. States must

(1) prevent the distribution of marijuana to minors

(2) prevent revenue from the sale of marijuana from flowing to criminal enterprises

(3) prevent the diversion of marijuana from states where It's legal to states where It's illegal;

(4) prevent marijuana activity from being used as a cover for the trafficking of other illegal drugs

(5) prevent violence and the use of firearms in the cultivation and distribution of marijuana

(6) prevent drugged driving and the exacerbation of other adverse public health consequences associated with marijuana use

(7) prevent the growth of marijuana on public lands

(8) prevent marijuana possession or use on federal property. In the event that the Federal Government determines that States are not adhering to such criteria, the Federal Government reserves its right to challenge State laws. The Feds didn't say how any of that was to be done. They simply said the states should do that. But Florida has apparently been looking the other way.

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6 Himalayan Rock Salt Benefits Over Iodized Salt

“Add just a pinch of salt for taste” is often quoted in recipes- this pinch of salt has the ability to bring out the taste in a dish.

However, there are many rock salt benefits to show that our salt can be way more than taste boosters. 

From a health point of view, it is very important to have salt and even more important to have the right amount of salt.

Too much of salt can bring diseases like hypertension, heart strokes, kidney problems whereas too little salt in the diet leads to a condition called hyponatremia which can also be harmful causing a number of side effects such as a headache, confusion or altered mental state, seizures as well as decreased consciousness and much more.

That is why it is very important to have a balanced salt intake. But the question is, which types of salts are healthy? Usually, the salt chosen depends on the tastes, nutritional status and diet.

If a person is eating iodine-rich foods, regularly then he/she can choose sea salts/ rock salts for their beautiful array of colours, textures and flavours.

But, if a person is pregnant, hypothyroid or deficient in iodine, then he/she has to choose table salt fortified with iodine.

Most of us aren’t even aware of the types of salt or simply rock salt for that matter.

Don’t worry, we are here to the rescue. But before jumping right into the Himalayan rock salt benefits or the demerits of iodized salt that we commonly use, let us know about the history of rock salt.

Content Summary

History of Himalayan rock salt formation

The mineral constituent of Himalayan rock salt

6 Differences Between Rock Salt and Iodized Salt

6 health benefits of rock salt that will compel you to include it in your diet

History of Himalayan rock salt formation

The Himalayan salt aka halite hails from the Punjab region of Pakistan. The region is almost 190 miles from the Himalayas.

The crystals of Himalayan salt are in their purest forms because the area where they are seen as not only one of the richest salt areas in the world but also they are believed to be composed of remnants of the original primal sea.

This rock salt is formed with an overlying pressure, lying under about 5,000 feet of Himalayan ranges. The rock salt crystals hence formed, are the purest with all the natural minerals remaining intact.

The mineral constituent of Himalayan rock salt

Himalayan rock salt is blessed with 84 minerals which also include important trace elements that are not found in normal food sources.

On spectral analysis of Himalayan salt, it is found to contain macro minerals, such as iodine, sodium, calcium, phosphorus,  and chloride, and trace minerals like iron, zinc, boron, magnesium, as well as gold, silver, arsenic, nickel etc.[1]

The importance of trace elements is that although they are required in small amounts their absence can lead to deficiency diseases.

Also, trace elements are required for many bodily functions like enzymatic actions.

Apart from these mineral sources Himalayan salt also contains minerals that are toxic in huge quantities such as lead and plutonium, but in trace amounts, these are safe and even beneficial.

The amount of salt recommended:

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA): 2300 mg.

American Heart Association (AHA): 1500 mg (2).

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND): 1500 to 2300 mg.

American Diabetes Association (ADA): 1500 to 2300 mg. [2]

Read to know how Much of Salt or Sodium is Required in a Day!

 Rock Salt Benefit over Iodized Salt

Below are the different benefits of rock salt in terms of its constituent and processing. These points are somewhat useful to make the right choice regarding the type of salt we use.

1. Rock salt doesn’t undergo refining

First of all, the common iodized salt is formed after undergoing heavy refining processes. In order to make the salt “look good”, it is mechanically processed to be finer and whiter.

This makes it lose all the mineral content. Whereas, rock salt is naturally crystallized and then mined, which retains its mineral richness.

The result is, we don’t get salt but also a natural source of important as well as trace minerals.

Rock salt doesn’t undergo refining

2. Rock salt doesn’t have additives

Common salt has bleaching agents as well as anti-caking agents. Whereas, the Himalayan rock salt is devoid of any of these.

The anti caking agent brings side-effects like constipation as well as kidney issues.

Examples of anti-caking agents are E341 Tricalcium Phosphate, E500 Sodium bicarbonate, E535 Sodium ferrocyanide, E536 Potassium ferrocyanide, E538 Calcium ferrocyanide. [3]

Rock salt doesn’t have additives

3. Rock salt’s mineral content remains intact

While the common refined salt is stripped off all the important minerals, the Himalayan rock salt retains all its minerals as well as important electrolytes.

It contains 6 electrolytes sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus and calcium.

Rock salt’s mineral content remains intact

Electrolytes help

a] Controlling the stability in the cell membranes.

b] Maintaining coordination among different cells in the body.

c] Carrying electrical impulses between nerve cells.

4. Rock salt has minerals that are easy to be absorbed

The crystalline nature of rock salt ensures that the mineral content is virgin and not affected.

Moreover, these crystalline salt have the energy content of the minerals in a balanced form which makes it easily metabolized by the body.

However, this crystalline nature isn’t found in the common refined salt.

Rock salt has minerals that are easy to be absorbed

5. Rock salt helps in maintaining pH

The minerals found in Himalayan rock salt also help in maintaining the correct pH as well as elevate low blood pressure in the body. [4]

Rock salt helps in maintaining pH

6. Rock salt doesn’t hamper body hydration

The chemicals that are added to our regular salt jeopardize the main function of the salt, which is to regulate hydration in the body. However, this is not the case with rock salt. [5]

Rock salt doesn’t hamper body hydration

Iodised Salt Vs Rock Salt

Differences between Iodized common salt and Himalayan Rock salt

Tips to choose rock salt

a] So now when you know the benefits of rock salt, here are its salient features:  

b] The pink colour of Himalayan salt is caused by iron oxide or rust deposits in the mountains. It is said that darker the pink, richer the salt in minerals

c] The salt is crystalline in nature. For common use, you will get a somewhat finer version too.

If we go through the pages of history, we can see that people in the earlier times used rock salt without showing any major health concern because of the salt.

Therefore, this is a strong indication that it can be an easy and healthy replacement of our commonly used refined salt.

Are you still wondering if you should take up the Himalayan rock salt as your household salt?

Rock Salt  Benefits to compel you to include it in your diet

Rock salt is found to be helpful in promoting digestion as well as improving loss of appetite.

Due to its trace elements, rock salt helps in boosting body’s metabolism. This further improves different body functions as well as the immune system of the body.

Rock salt is found to be useful in curing problems like rheumatic pain, inflammation, arthritis.

Having one spoon of rock salt along with water can be useful in fighting muscle cramps.

Rock salt lamps are used as air purifiers. These Himalayan rock salt lamps have bulbs inside them. The lamps emit negative ions that clear the harmful ions present in the air. This improves breathing and respiratory ailments.

It is found that rock salt has the ability to stimulate insulin in the body that prevents sugar cravings. This can be a help for losing weight.

Elements found in Himalayan salt in addition to sodium and chloride.

In alphabetical order, they are: actinium, aluminum, antimony, arsenic, astatine, barium, beryllium, bismuth, boron, bromine, cadmium, calcium, carbon, cerium, cesium, chlorine, chromium, cobalt, copper, dysprosium, erbium, europium, fluorine, francium, gadolinium, gallium, germanium, gold, hafnium, holmium, hydrogen, indium, iodine, iridium, iron, lanthanum, lead, lithium, lutetium, magnesium, manganese, mercury, molybdenum, neodymium, neptunium, nickel, niobium, nitrogen, osmium, oxygen, palladium, phosphorus, platinum, plutonium, polonium, potassium, praseodymium, protactinium, radium, rhenium, rhodium, rubidium, ruthenium, samarium, scandium, selenium, silicon, silver, sodium, strontium, sulfur, tantalum, tellurium, terbium, thallium, thorium, thulium, tin, titanium, uranium, vanadium, wolfram, yttrium, ytterbium, zinc and zirconium. [6]

We intake salt not just as an external source. Salt is found in many food products, especially in the processed foods.

That is why we should at least replace the common salt we use as a table salt or in cooking with Himalayan rock salt.

After all, why not add the naturally occurring high mineral content rock salt instead of the refined unhealthy one?

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