Researchers continue to study both THC and CBD derived from Cannabis to see if they are effective for managing pain and can they be used as a substitute for opioid medications.The question is do they work for pain, does it work as well or better than Opioids for pain…
Dementia Aware: what you need to know about dementia myths and misconceptions Tracey Maxfield Advances in health care and technology has enhanced longevity, and people are healthier and living  longer than ever before. This has resulted in an increased prevalence of dementia (Alzheimerâs Disease International & WHO, 2012). Dementia…
Tracey Maxfield Dementia Awareness: What You Need to Know About Intimacy, Sexuality and Behaviors in Dementia There is a widespread assumption that as we age, we lose our sexual allure and desire. The thought of older people being sexually active is often joked about or thought of as just âicky…
Recently I came across an Article from Huffpost (12/6/2017) entitled “12 reasons to avoid GMOs” by Alberto Gonzalez (owner of the restaurant GustoOrganics). The article is absolutely misleading and the information provided is baseless, which is a cause for serious concern. Mr. Gonzalez has not listed a single…
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Joanne P. Shelby-Klein BSN RNÂ AÂ news headline caught my eye recently and has me thinking that common sense and critical thinking has gone out the window these days. It seems a joke video entitled the âTide Pod Challengeâ has âinspiredâ teenagers to eat Laundry Detergent Packets and…
References from 7. – 10. References for 7. [86-93% Corn, Canola and Soybean, Cotton]: http://10.1080/21645698.2017.1309490 References for 8. [‘Nature’ published a plethora]: http://10.1038/news010913-12 [Mark Sears]: http://10.1038/news010913-12 [(Bt) on monarchs is negligible]: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov…
References from beginning to 6. References for 6. [Article from Huffpost]:  https://www.huffingtonpost.com/maria-rodale/12-reasons-to-avoid-gmos_b_1243723.html  [â12 reasons to avoid GMOsâ]: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/maria-rodale/12-reasons-to-avoid-gmos_b_1243723.html [Alberto Gonzalez]: ]:  https://www.huffingtonpost.com/maria-rodale/12-reasons…
What are BCAAs: Branched Chain AminoAcids Amino acids are building blocks of proteins. There are 22 amino acids in the body that carry out various functions especially protein synthesis. Among all amino acids, 9 are called Essential Amino Acids. These 9 essential amino acids must be obtained from external sources…