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09/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The glorybower herb can be used to treat sickle cell disease

Clerodendrum polycephalum Baker has been traditionally used to treat sickle cell disease. In a study published in the European Journal of Medicinal Plants, the efficacy of C. polycephalum in managing pain due to sickle cell disease has been verified. Researchers at Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria examined the efficiency of C. polycephalum leaf extracts in treating pains […]

03/09/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Cannabis proven an effective alternative form of pain relief for elderly patients, allowing many to quit taking dangerous meds, research finds

President Trump announced last year that the opioid epidemic was a “public health emergency” and called for the medical community to look for alternative therapies to battle the growing crisis. The President cited the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) statistics which places drug overdose as the leading cause of injury death […]

01/22/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Natural alternatives to pain meds: A review of different options, approaches

These days we’ve gotten so used to taking medication that most of us have never even considered taking natural alternatives despite the fact that most drugs often come with negative side effects. According to an article from MindBodyNetwork.com, we can deal with pain using self-induced behavior modification. Stress can often be transferred to certain body parts, but […]

10/02/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Make your own cannabinoids from omega-3 oils: Your body does this automatically

You have probably heard by now that cannabinoids have a host of health benefits, with new studies regularly emerging that add to the body of evidence that they can help with inflammation, pain and even cancer. However, not everyone is convinced, and there are a lot of misconceptions about how these compounds work. Those who […]

02/13/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Fight pain naturally with these powerful natural remedies

Every day, millions of people rush to the pharmacy for some over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription pain medication. Most of us who live with the debilitating effects of chronic pain would do almost anything to find relief. While painkillers like ibuprofen, acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol) or the more addictive opioid drugs can help manage […]

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