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3 Best Natural Remedies For Hyperkalemia
1Jul By CatherineNo Comments
Remedies

3 Best Natural Remedies For Hyperkalemia

Hyperkalemia is a silent but life-threatening condition. It commonly occurs with little to no symptoms but could lead to paralysis, heart failure or cardiac arrest when left untreated. People experience hyperkalemia due to high levels of potassium in the blood. It can be triggered by health conditions, medications, and herbal supplements, according to Dr. Axe. The significant increase of potassium in the body has been associated with kidney disease, dehydration, trauma, severe injury and the use of potassium supplements. Luckily, there are drugs already available to prevent the serious effects of the condition. Treatments depend on the levels of potassium in the body. Changes to your diet and lifestyle can also help manage hyperkalemia. Natural Remedies for Hyperkalemia 1. A...
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Wellness Weekend: Healing with Food
1Jul By CatherineNo Comments
Wellness

Wellness Weekend: Healing with Food

Do you suffer from chronic conditions like heart disease, depression, diabetes, allergies or arthritis? And have you been told there is no cure, but instead, your symptoms have to be managed with medication for the rest of your life while your health slowly worsens? What if you could be empowered to take charge of your health and reverse or even eliminate your condition? All chronic conditions have one thing in common: inflammation. This common denominator leads to an overactive and at the same time weakened the immune system. Inflammation makes your blood stickier, depletes your body and brain of precious nutrients and causes pain. Inflammation is also a major cause of weight gain or inability to lose weight. Many people I work with do not overeat calories but still were unable to l...
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26Jun By CatherineNo Comments
Botanicals

Kratom is not a cure for opioid addiction, FDA says in cracking down on illegal marketing

Federal health officials issued warnings Tuesday to two companies they say make unproven claims about the potential health benefits of the herbal supplement kratom. Cali Botanicals of Folsom, California, and Kratom NC of Wilmington, North Carolina, illegally sold product containing kratom that claimed to treat or cure opioid addiction and withdrawal symptoms as well as other health conditions the supplement is not proven to treat, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. "Despite our warnings, companies continue to sell this dangerous product and make deceptive medical claims that are not backed by science or any reliable scientific evidence," said Acting FDA Commissioner Ned Sharpless said in a statement. "As we work to combat the opioid crisis, we cannot allow unscrupulous vendors ...
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26Jun By CatherineNo Comments
Botanicals

FDA cracks down on kratom sellers, says it’s not a cure for addiction

The FDA this week again cracked down on marketers and sellers of products containing kratom, an herbal plant used recreationally and as medicine but is not legally marketed in the U.S. as a drug or dietary supplement. The FDA issued warning letters to Cali Botanicals of Rancho Cordova, CA, and Kratom NC of Wilmington, NC , ''for illegally selling unapproved, misbranded kratom-containing products with unproven claims about their ability to treat or cure opioid addiction and withdrawal symptoms." The latest warnings are two of several the FDA has issued to alert consumers about what it says are the serious risks associated with the use of the products. The herb is legal on the federal level, although the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is considering labeling it a Schedule I d...
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Junk Food Blues: How Are Depression and Diet Related?
25Jun By CatherineNo Comments
Diet

Junk Food Blues: How Are Depression and Diet Related?

Your diet and your mental health can be related more than you think. There are several studies that stated that people who eat a lot of meat, sweets, fried food, refined sugars, and high-fat dairy are more likely to show symptoms of depression. Luckily, it can all be fixed or improved with some healthy eating habits. So, here’s how junk food affects your depression and a good clean diet can cure it. What came first? Depression or a bad diet? What causes what? Let’s break it down. Depression is often pushing sufferers to adopt unhealthy eating habits which can result in pretty common dietary patterns associated with depression like reduced appetite, binge-eating on sugary and fatty foods and skipping meals. Diet can also be a good indicator of your risk and levels of depression. Pe...
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20Jun By CatherineNo Comments
Botanicals

Kratom touted as ‘cure all’ by users seeking alternative to opioids, despite DEA concerns

For nearly 20 years, opioids ruled Anthony Padgett’s life, although his habit started as a doctor-prescribed relief from work-related chronic back pain. “I was addicted physically but also mentally (to opioids). It was a downhill slope. ... It's highly addictive and highly abused," said Padgett, who said he put his wife "through a whole lot" because of his addiction. Then last year he began using kratom, an increasingly popular herbal supplement he said helped him kick his addiction to pain pills. "I felt normal again and my pain was gone," said Padgett, who opened Kratom & More at 311 SE Broad St. in Murfreesboro in May. Read more at Daily News Journal.
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