Originally posted on November 30, 2006 @ 3:38 pm
Utah Medical Marijuana: Everything You Need to Know
November 2018 was a milestone month for cannabis supporters in Utah; medicinal cannabis was legalized by the passage of Proposition 2 (Cannabis Act). Now, patients with qualifying conditions can enjoy medical marijuana health benefits without having to cross borders. However, that does not mean that you can purchase medicinal cannabis legally off the high street. Cannabis use is highly regulated, and there are a couple of conditions that one must fulfill to access high-quality cannabis products in Utah. This is a detailed guide on who, how, and where to find marijuana in Utah. [Read more…]
Originally posted on October 9, 2021 @ 9:48 am
Diuretics to Treat Blood Pressure May Stop Proteins from Clumping
Diuretics—often referred to as “water pills”—are frequently used to treat cardiac conditions such as congestive heart failure and high blood pressure, as well as water retention (edema) linked to kidney disease, diabetes, and liver disorders. These drugs help the body rid itself of excess salt and water, and some even function to widen the blood vessels themselves and lower blood pressure. Now, new research has found another purpose of a special class of diuretics that may have positive implications for people suffering from diseases caused by protein misfolding. [Read more…]
Originally posted on October 29, 2020 @ 8:48 am
3 Reasons To Give Yoga A Try
In a country where at least one third of the people are overweight, it has become increasingly important to keep our health and fitness in check. Some have discovered a diet that fits them and their lifestyle, some weight lift at the gym or go for a run, and some workout in the comfort of their home to tv aerobics.
Others, however, have chosen a little different route. Yoga. Yoga was created over 5,000 years ago by the Indus-Sarasvati. It has since evolved into the practice of meditation it is today. It involves a series of exercises that assist with breath control, meditation, and maintaining specific bodily poses and is practiced with the goal of improving health and the ability to relax. Below are three reasons yoga might be a good fit for you. [Read more…]
Originally posted on November 2, 2017 @ 10:46 pm