Experts say that the more prescription drugs that are around the house, the more likely a curious child is to ingest them. Every day there are new alarming news articles about the epidemic of drug abuse in the suburbs, particularly in the use of prescription pain medications. In a recent article in the Journal of [...] Read more »
Use of Painkillers during Pregnancy May Be Linked to Miscarriage Risk
According to a research study that appeared in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on September 6, 2011 the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs during pregnancy may increase the risk of spontaneous abortion or miscarriages. The normal risk for a woman is 15%. But the study says that number goes up to more than [...] Read more »
September is Pain Awareness Month – Opportunity for Fund Raising
During the 2011 September Pain Awareness Month it is a good time to reflect on how to become a better advocate for improved access to information on holistic and alternative treatments for all those who suffer with chronic pain. Pain is a national health crisis that knows neither political parties nor constituent boundaries. It is [...] Read more »
Pain Pills: You don’t need them for Chronic Pain
Your back. Your knees. Your aching head. Very few people make it through life without suffering from some sort of pain…or without taking medication to help, at least temporarily, relieve pain symptoms. Maybe because there are so many pains, and so many pills, out there, there are quite a few mistakes that many people make [...] Read more »
Opioid dependence: The facts
Opioid dependence—addiction to opioids such as prescription painkillers or heroin—is a challenging and complicated condition. But it can be treated effectively with using a holistic approach to treatment that include acupuncture, massage, mindfulness meditation, biofeedback, exercise, psychological therapy and all natural homeopathic and herbal topical lotion like Real Time Pain Relief alleviates chronic pain quickly [...] Read more »
Do You Know Someone Who is Addicted to Pain Medication?
Prescription Pain Drug Survey Would you notice if prescription medications in your home went missing? How would you dispose of any extra prescription medication? If you knew someone who has a problem with prescription drugs to get high or for fun, would you know where they could get help if they wanted it? Those are [...] Read more »
