Institute of Medicine have shown that marijuana can help curb pain, nausea, AID-related weight loss and increase appetite. Studies have shown that patients who were using marijuana report easing of symptoms from a variety of conditions including MS, glaucoma and rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers also found that the active components found in cannabinoids may treat symptoms from Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Epilepsy. In the journal “AIDS Care” (2007; 19(2): 295-301) it shows that with the use of
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pathophysiology of schizophrenia. Multiple other neurotransmitters have been linked to the condition such as NMDA & Serotonin. N-methyl D-asparate (NMDA) modulation has been used with success for a number of other conditions such as pain control and Alzheimer’s disease. Due to the high incidence of relapse and treatment failure of current therapies, it is vitally important that medical science looks further into the modulation of the other neurotransmitters involved. Aim: To report one case that illustrates
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first symptom is usually a change in the pattern of your monthly periods. This is called the premenopausal stage, during this time you may have light or heavy periods (menorrhagia). Other symptoms can include: * Hot flushes and night sweats * Loss of libido (sex drive) * Headaches * Mood changes, such as depression, anxiety or tiredness * Urinary Tract Infections (UTI’s) * Noticeable heartbeat * Vaginal discomfort, pain, itching and dryness The severity of symptoms and
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Woman’s Plan to Kill Herself Helped Her Family Grieve” written by Alex Spiegel is another story that specifically captures the listener within the confines of its broadcast. Sandy Bem had Alzheimer’s disease—a disease that corrupts the mind’s capacity to remember important family members, read, and write. This disease left Sandy feeling helpless and depressed, later causing her to “commit” suicide—assisted suicide. As Sandy’s health began to deteriorate her feelings of helplessness grew to the point
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more likely to get cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, deafness, blindness, incontinence, osteoporosis, arthritis, and impotence. Aging conjures up fears of becoming a weak and feeble invalid, a burden to your loved ones because you can no longer take care of yourself. Imagine though, if you could live to a ripe old age of 100 or so, yet retain the same body you had at say, 35. Imagine if you recaptured all the energy, strength, and resistance to disease that you had when you were young
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life has come to its last chapter and all that is sought is a peaceful passing. The decision between a physician and terminally ill patient to hasten their death should be accepted and granted. A terminal illness can be described as an incurable disease which will end the life of the sufferer. If death is inevitable, why must we wait for natural causes to occur? Physician-assisted deaths should be legalized in all states so that the terminally ill can request a final act of dignity. “Physician-assisted
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associated with physical abuse start with the obvious broken bones, or injuries, but it can go further to long term effects on the brain or body. The issues that come from sexual abuse can cause unwanted pregnancies as well as sexually transmitted diseases. This can also lead to abortions, or unwanted children in the picture, which can cause more abuse in the future. Psychological issues that happen because of abuse are sometimes the worst. This can result in feelings of fear and anxiety and cause
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that this herbal supplement works, but there have been studies that verify antidepressants do work for a person suffering with depression. Ginkgo biloba is widely used for a variety of conditions, but it’s best known use is for the enhancement of memory. As the NCCIH states, this herbal supplement is taken for dementia, eye problems, intermittent claudication (leg pain caused by narrowing arteries), tinnitus, and other health issues. The studies conducted have established that Ginkgo biloba does
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least slowing it down, with many varied perceptions utilizing their gifted crafts. Using Albert Einstein’s relativity theory, Salvador Dali’s emotions were roused enough for him to paint one of the most famous paintings in history. His Persistence of Memory depicts a grim, dreary coastline cluttered with melting clocks (Descharnes, 2006). It’s hard to imagine anyone who has not
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Introduction Before the days of modern anesthesia, just the thought of having surgery was gruesome. The fact that more than a century has passed between the discovery of the anesthetic drugs and their widespread medical use is incredible. The reality of it is, is that it was discovered only a few generations ago. In the times before this life saving drug came along, distraction could be provided by rubbing the patient with counterirritants such as stinging nettles. To induce the patient to a state
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