Medical marijuana users in Illinois report that their use of the substance to relieve pain has lessened or stopped their use of other prescription medications such as opioids, as reported by The Daily Mail. The small-scale study from DePaul University and Rush University suggests it could be a solution to the opioid crisis. The researchers studied 30 participants, … Continue reading Could medical marijuana be a solution to the opioid epidemic?
Rosehip Supplement Eases Arthritis Pain Better than Painkiller Meds
Powder made from rosehip is more effective at reducing osteoarthritis pain than Tylenol, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of California, and Fredericksburg Hospital, Copenhagen University Library and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, and published in the journal Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis - painful … Continue reading Rosehip Supplement Eases Arthritis Pain Better than Painkiller Meds
Painkillers commonly prescribed for arthritis are more dangerous than previously believed, especially for heart patients
Common painkillers are more dangerous than previously believed, especially for people with heart problems, cautions a new study. NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) are frequently used to treat pain, fever, inflammation, headaches and arthritis. NSAIDs are not antibiotics, meaning that they are not a sufficient treatment option for bacterial infections. Millions of Americans rely on NSAIDs to … Continue reading Painkillers commonly prescribed for arthritis are more dangerous than previously believed, especially for heart patients
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 