The FDA is Shutting Down Kratom Shipments to the United States
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The FDA is Shutting Down Kratom Shipments to the United States
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Kratom is a safe, effective treatment for pain, opioid withdrawal and more What is Kratom? Kratom is an herb that is native to tropical Southeast Asia and is part of the coffee family. Its scientific name is Mitragyna speciosa. Recently, millions of Americans have begun using kratom for pain relief, anxiety, insomnia, as an energy ...Read More
Marijuana Is On the Ballot Today
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While it’s garnered little notice nationally recently, the results of this election will affect the availability of marijuana in some states and, ultimately, nationwide. Utah and Missouri voters will have an opportunity to weigh in on medical marijuana, while voters in Michigan and North Dakota will be deciding whether to approve adult recreational use of ...Read More
Pain Patients: Vote As If Your Life Depends On It
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I generally try to stay away from politics on this page. Although I hold strong political views, that is not what I am here to do. I am here to help pain patients find safe, effective affordable treatment. However, it is an inescapable fact that it is our elected representatives who determine whether the care ...Read More
Congress Passes Opioid Bill That Ignores Pain Patients (Again)
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On September 17, the Senate overwhelmingly passed the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (OCRA) by a vote of 99 to 1. A similar bill passed the House in June. Like many other bills of its type, OCRA fails to adequately address either addiction or the needs of chronic pain patients. Amidst an opioid abuse ...Read More
Postsurgical Recovery Without Opioids: My Own Story
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Two weeks ago I broke my ankle. Because of my knowledge of and commitment to alternative pain treatments I decided to handle this situation without opioids. I posted last week about my handling of the first week post-injury and pre-surgical. This post is to describe my postsurgical experience with pain management. The surgery for my ...Read More
Acute Pain Treatment Without Using Opioids: My Own Story
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Unfortunately, I am now having the opportunity to personally test out the use of alternative pain treatments for acute injury. A week ago I tripped and fell at a home improvement store due to the negligence of a store employee. I broke my right ankle in the fall and will be having surgery tomorrow. Fortunately, ...Read More
Herbs For Pain
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Using herbs for pain is not new. Before there were pharmaceuticals, herbs were the primary treatment for most ailments. Around the globe, most cultures have traditional medicine systems based on herbs. In many parts of the world, herbal medicine is still the most prevalent form of medicine, particularly in poorer nations. These traditional medicines, used ...Read More
The Best Pain Treatment
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The Marketing and the Reality For over two decades pharmaceutical companies have spent billions of dollars convincing doctors and patients that opioids are the best treatment for pain. Not addictive, they said. The strongest medicine we have for pain. Prescribe liberally for both acute and chronic pain. The marketing was very effective. Opioid prescription rates ...Read More
Energy Psychology: A Weird Technique That Really Helps Pain
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Pain is a complex phenomenon. Sometimes there is obvious tissue injury and/or inflammation, sometimes not. Different people can experience very different pain levels in the face of similar injuries. Sometimes pain disappears after the ingestion of a fake pill (placebo) that the patient believes will reduce their pain. Chronic pain patients experience better days and ...Read More
The Best Types of Massage for Chronic Pain Relief
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Massage is gaining in popularity as a treatment for chronic pain, but there are many types of massage and not all are equally effective. Choosing the right type can make the difference between achieving a temporary relaxation effect and getting long lasting pain relief. Therapeutic massage and bodywork include a wide variety of techniques that ...Read More
