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28May By CatherineNo Comments
Botanicals

St. Charles County pausing decision to ban Kratom, instead of looking at new regulations

The St. Charles County Council is investigating what to do about Kratom after the medical examiner says several deaths in the county are associated with the drug. Tuesday night, the council tabled a bill that would ban the substance all together, and instead focused on a bill that would create regulations and a permit system for Kratom vendors. “After a death, it’s the government’s responsibility to at least investigate,” explained County Executive Steve Ehlmann. At his request, the council is taking a hard look at Kratom. Councilman John White is the sole sponsor of the bill that would have banned Kratom and other similar products, calling it a public health emergency. But that bill is on hold. After hearing from many members of the St. Charles County community, five other ...
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28May By CatherineNo Comments
Botanicals

Ethema Signs LOI

This is potentially incredible news for the millions who battle ... We are very happy to be engaged with Ethema Health and look forward to the breakthroughs we will be achieving together." About ...
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Have We Found a Diet That Truly Works?
27May By CatherineNo Comments
Diet

Have We Found a Diet That Truly Works?

"Eat less and move more." Oh, such simple advice, but is maintaining a healthy weight really that simple? We live in an era of nutritional misinformation and opinions galore. These days, it seems that everyone feels qualified to offer expert advice on diet, exercise and weight loss. With rising obesity rates all around the world, we are constantly searching for approaches to better manage our weight and our health. For decades, the main strategy for losing weight has been to cut back on calories; what nutritionists call an “energy-restricted diet.” Although this often works in the short term, it rarely produces long-term success. It backfires because it can lead to greater feelings of hunger after the weight is lost, more obsessive thoughts about food and eating, and a greater risk of o...
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