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04/13/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Natural treatments that can ease symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse and withdrawal
Maybe you have finally decided to quit alcohol or drugs, but because your brain has become so dependent on these substances, you are experiencing withdrawal symptoms. To help you overcome these addictions, here are some natural treatments you can try: Kudzu (Radix puerariae): Kudzu is a Chinese medicine that has been used to treat alcohol […]
03/14/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
8 Signs of sugar addiction… and tips to control your sweet tooth
Humans are naturally wired to crave sugar because it plays an important role in survival. During ancient times, sugar was mostly available in the summertime. People during those times would indulge in it to store excess calories in the form of body fat to survive through the cold winter seasons. Today, however, sugar is readily […]
01/08/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Addiction as a “post-operative complication:” Surgeons can reduce opioid addiction by performing minimally invasive procedures
Most surgeons prescribe opioids to patients after lung surgery as a short-term approach to relieve pain. However, a lot of lung surgery patients continue to take the medication for several months after their operations, which results in opioid dependence. In fact, researchers found that one out of seven lung surgery patients became dependent on opioids […]
12/21/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Study: People who begin drinking alcohol in their late teens are more likely to suffer liver disease as adults
People who started drinking excessive amounts of alcohol in their late teens are more likely to suffer from a severe liver disease later in life, according to a study published in the Journal of Hepatology. The study, which was conducted by researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, analyzed the effects of consuming alcohol […]
12/14/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Junk food ADDICTION: Cutting back on fries or chocolate may trigger WITHDRAWAL symptoms
Trying to quit eating junk food is easier said than done. This is because addiction to junk food is real and attempting to give it up may result in withdrawal symptoms. People who try to quit eating junk foods may experience the same withdrawal symptoms similar to drug withdrawal symptoms. A study by University of […]
11/20/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Anxiety caused by crack withdrawal can be alleviated with bitter orange essential oil
Anxiety is one of the symptoms of crack cocaine withdrawal. One effective way to reduce this symptom is through inhaling the aroma of bitter orange (Citrus aurantium L.) essential oil. A study published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine revealed that bitter orange can help reduce anxiety in patients suffering from crack cocaine […]
10/26/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Bitter orange essential oil reduces anxiety in patients suffering from crack withdrawal
Researchers from the Federal University of Paraíba in Paraiba, Brazil have found that bitter orange (Citrus aurantium L.) can help reduce anxiety in patients suffering from crack cocaine withdrawal. They aimed to evaluate the anxiolytic effect of the essential oil of bitter orange in patients experiencing crack withdrawal. The study, which was published in the journal […]
09/09/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Too much screen time alters the brain: Overuse of electronic devices leads to addiction, imbalance in brain chemistry
Wherever you go today, you will see people with their heads looking down at the tiny screen in their hands. Today, people are becoming increasingly dependent on smartphones and other gadgets to be updated with the latest news, gather information and communicate with other people. A new study finds that spending too much time on […]
08/18/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
The devastating effects of sugar: Our brain’s rewards center begins to want only foods that are high in fats and carbs
Researchers unveil another alarming negative effect of eating too many foods high in fats and carbohydrates. In a study published in the journal Cell Metabolism, it was revealed that the reward center of the brain started to value and want more foods that contain high amounts of fat and carbohydrates, such as processed foods, than […]
05/14/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Try a temporary social media detox! Quitting Facebook reduces stress
Here’s another reason to get off of Facebook: A temporary social media detox can be good for your health. Deleting your Facebook app can reduce your stress, according to a study by researchers from the University of Queensland. In the study, the research team looked at the effects of a short-term break from Facebook on a […]
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