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Nature vs. Synthetic “In 2016, there were more than 63,600 drug overdose deaths in the United States.” ("Annual Causes of Death in the United States") A marijuana user would have to consume an estimated 1,500 pounds of marijuana in 15 minutes to induce a lethal response (Smith 2017). Medical Marijuana is a better alternative than Prescription Opioids. Opioid Opioids are drugs naturally found in the opium poppy plant. Some prescription opioids are made from the plant directly and some are made…

injuries than female victims (Tewksbury 26). Tewksbury also says that males who’ve been anally penetrated during sexual assault have at least one type of rectal injury, along with other possible consequences such as tension headaches, nausea, ulcers, or colitis; this may lead to them developing unhealthy hypochondriac tendencies (26). What makes these physical consequences even worse is the fact that many men do not seek medical attention due to…

Mental health can be defined as “our emotional, psychological, and social well-being”. Our mental health affects how we think, feel, and act as individuals. It helps us handle stress (or not handle stress),relate to others (have difficulty relating to others), and make choices on a day to day basis (What Is, 2016). There are many things that contribute and shape your mental health like your biology and brain chemistry, life experiences that can be either negative and traumatic or positive and…

S feels some the side effects from medications are just as bad at the symptoms of Crohns. For example Humira (adalimumab) is a class of drug called disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), an immunosuppressive drugs that interfere with natural immune function to reduce the inflammation in his colon (Burchum & Rosenthal, 2016). These types of medications increase the risk of infection and cancer (Burchum & Rosenthal, 2016). After taking Methotrexate (another DMARD), S developed lungs…

Introduction Though being a patient in a hospital may be vital to improving one’s health, there are often risks associated with staying in a hospital. One of these risks occurs when an individual acquires a nosocomial infection, otherwise known as a hospital-acquired infection. These infections are classified as hospital-acquired infections, because the individual becomes infected after visiting or staying in a health care facility (Ducel et al., 2002). One of the most common hospital-acquired…

In the past decade, many studies have been conducted to investigate the role of probiotics in the prevention and treatment of disease, with mixed results being reported on the efficacy of probiotics11. In addition, probiotics have become increasingly popular with more and more probiotic products released on the market every year. Specifically, they are available as capsules and dairy based food supplements (especially yogurt) sold in health food stores and supermarkets. Despite the many health…

Vimax detox I had struggled to change my body appearance; got difficulties wearing pants that I used to wear despite hitting the gym crazily, sad I had growth fat and chubby! I had started eating more due to the discouragement and had shortness of breath after just a few runs or little gym exercise. I felt desperate, I had committed all my efforts and all had failed. I had become friend with the diet and weight loss formulas, which were many in the market but few achieved fast and sustainable…

cutting edge, endless ailments ("a strange cluster of what I call 'present day plagues': corpulence, youth diabetes, asthma, roughage fever, nourishment sensitivities, esophageal reflux and malignancy, celiac infection, Crohn's ailment, ulcerative colitis, a mental imbalance, eczema," - Dr. Blaser); my impression of today's science is that some of these thoughts…

macular degeneration, kidney stones, and osteoporosis. Not only does veganism combat Type 2 diabetes, it has been shown to be easier to follow than the American Diabetes Association diet. Veganism is often used to treat hypertension, gout, ulcers, colitis, asthma, premenstrual symptoms, and even mental disorders such as depression and anxiety. Vegans also greatly reduce the amount of chemicals they consume, given that many meat and dairy products contain pesticides and hormones. In addition to…

To Live I am asked to talk about something or someone that had personal meaning to my life, but to me the thing that has the carries the most importance is my life itself. I know that this is strange for some to understand why living is so meaningful when its usally the one thing that is taken for guranted. I am not lucky in that way to take it for guranted because every breath I take can be my last and never knowing if I will wake the next day. So here is my story and I warn you that not all…