February 2018

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Start the Conversation About Chronic Disease Management

Start the Conversation About Your Medication Management “Freedom of choice” is a typical value in the US. So when my health care provider prescribes me a chronic disease medication for, say, high blood pressure, do I yield the rest of my life to a medication? No! This article is about the difficult conversation, asking your […]

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What You Need to Know About Medical Marijuana

Add Your Heading Text Here Foundation for Therapeutic Effects Various species of the marijuana plant have been cultivated, and the active compounds worth investigating for medical purposes are known as cannabinoids. Ingesting marijuana by any means (orally, smoking, etc.) introduces variable amounts of THC, CBD, and other minor cannabinoids into your systemic circulation. Research is

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How To Avoid Your Next Ankle Sprain

Ankle sprains, commonly called a “rolled” ankle, often occur while running, walking on un­even ground, or during sport-related activities. Typical treatment involves rest, elevation, ice, and an elastic wrap to reduce swelling. Although the pain and swelling usu­ally improve quickly, up to 80% will sprain their ankles again. Imagine if your car broke down and

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