The evidence for using CBD for anxiety

By Brent Bauer
Posted on December 10, 2019

Dear Mayo Clinic: Is there any harm in trying CBD for anxiety? It seems to have helped my co-worker, but I am hesitant to try it without knowing more about it. A: Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat anxiety. Although some research appears to indicate that CBD might help treat anxiety-related disorders, more study is... READ MORE

Bitter melon appears to fight oral cancer

By Suzy Cohen
Posted on December 10, 2019

There’s a famous quote by Hippocrates that underpins today’s article: Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. online pharmacy aciphex for sale with best prices today in the USA Bitter melon is a gourd that belongs to the pumpkin and zucchini family. It’s also a food that has a new potential use for an unusual cancer. You’ll likely be told by your doctor that this... READ MORE

Back pain? Acupuncture study may help

By Margaret Foster
Posted on December 02, 2019

If you wake up every day with an achy back, you’re not alone. About a third of people over 65 have chronic lower back pain. To manage the pain, some people get cortisone injections, which wear off in several months, or go on opioid medication, which can be dangerously addictive. Now, the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing is studying the effects of acupressure — a... READ MORE

A daily aspirin isn’t right for everyone

By Christian Hambrick
Posted on November 21, 2019

Q: Should I be taking a low-dose aspirin to prevent heart attacks and strokes? buy levaquin online levaquin no prescription online pharmacy purchase proscar no prescription with best prices today in the USA A: Maybe not. Recent research has shown that low-dose aspirin may not be necessary and may even introduce additional unnecessary risks in certain people. Strokes and heart... READ MORE

He brings orchids back from the brink

By Glenda C. Booth
Posted on November 20, 2019

If your orchid looks sickly and droopy, swallow your pride. Extinguish your guilt. Don’t give up. There’s hope — and it’s found through Art Chadwick Jr., of Richmond’s Chadwick & Son Orchids. Orchids have a reputation for being finicky plants, even for experienced gardeners, but Chadwick believes otherwise. People just need to understand these beautiful plants and when they ... READ MORE

Take time to find the right antidepressant

By Suzy Cohen
Posted on November 19, 2019

First, let me say I am not a fan of medicating normal, regular sadness that we encounter in our lives, such as the melancholy associated with losing a job, or when a friend leaves town, or for hormonal cycles. But there are people who are truly depressed and experiencing the urge to harm themselves. We need to be loving and gentle with them, and if they need medicine, so be it. So... READ MORE

Happy retirees share socializing secrets

By Janet Bodnar
Posted on November 18, 2019

When I asked readers to share their experiences with being single in retirement, you didn’t let me down. Not only did you offer useful advice, but you also came up with out-of-the-box ideas. And all of your stories are just as valuable for retirees who have a spouse or partner. Not surprisingly, a number of you recommended volunteering as a way to socialize. For example, Ed... READ MORE

So many different benefits of gardening

By  Emma Patch
Posted on November 18, 2019

Each autumn, the fruits of the harvest fill the shelves of local groceries and farmers markets, a colorful reminder of the many nutritional benefits of fresh produce. But growing your own produce offers equally sustaining, though perhaps less visible, benefits. Beyond reduced grocery expenses, gardening offers many positive effects financially. A garden may be a good way to improve... READ MORE

When does drinking become a problem?

By Marcelo Campos, M.D.
Posted on November 18, 2019

The rise of the opioid epidemic in the U.S. has rightly caught our attention, but overshadowed a much more common problem: alcohol. Stories about underage drinking, blacking out and harmful behavior associated with alcohol use are common. In the U.S. from 2006 to 2010, 88,000 deaths annually, or almost 10% of all deaths, were associated with alcohol. While many people are becoming... READ MORE

3 delicious chicken rubs and marinades

By EatingWell.com
Posted on November 15, 2019

If you have soy sauce, garlic powder, paprika, balsamic vinegar and garlic in your pantry you can throw together a flavorful rub or marinade in minutes. That’s all you need to take chicken breast from flat to bodacious, upping its juiciness without sacrificing its lean profile. Even better, when you opt for a homemade marinade over store-bought, you can skip the preservatives,... READ MORE