Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a chemical compound found in cannabis plants. It’s one of more than 100 cannabinoids, which are unique to cannabis and endow the plant with its therapeutic properties. CBD has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, analgesic (pain-relieving), and anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) effects when administered orally, topically, or inhaled. This means that it may […]
5 Ways To Reduce The Risk of Healthcare Data Breaches
Healthcare providers are increasingly turning to technology to improve their services and reduce costs. But with ever-rising security vulnerabilities and a growing patient population, the industry is under more than enough pressure to ensure patient data stays protected. Examples of data breaches that have occurred in recent years, including the United States Office of Personnel […]
5 Tips to Keep You Mentally Healthy and Prevent Burn Out
Although we all know how important it is to maintain a healthy diet and exercise routine, there is so much more to it than that. Mental health is an important factor that is often neglected. The world around us is a crazy place. Society has evolved to a point where we are dependent on technology […]
What Is the Paleo Diet?
The Paleo Diet emphasizes the consumption of unprocessed foods such as meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. It has been around for thousands of years and has been the subject of numerous studies and books. This diet has been shown to produce weight loss and improved overall health, but its roots are still not […]
How To Establish a Safe Space?
Since the beginning of time, people have had to establish a safe space for themselves. This is especially true for marginalized groups, which are often vulnerable to systematic oppression, such as gender bias, racism, homophobia, transphobia, among others. And, as a good friend of mine once said, “When you’re in a marginalized group, you can’t […]
Ways To Help Live with Chronic Pain
It can be difficult to live with chronic pain-and it can take a toll on your mental health, too. It’s not always easy to know what to do to help make the pain of chronic illness tolerable, but you don’t have to do it alone. We all experience chronic pain from time to time in […]
3 Things to Do When Situational Depression Gets You Down
What is depression? It is a serious and often misunderstood mental illness. Most people think of depression as a sad mood, but it can also cause physical pain and disability, and it’s not just about feeling down. Depression can be caused by a decline in the level of certain mood-boosting chemicals called neurotransmitters. Depression is […]
How To Handle When Depression Is Hitting Hard
Living with depression can make it hard to make friends, do your job, and even get out of bed. Many people living with depression suffer silently for years until the disorder takes hold of their lives and they no longer know what to do. Depression is a common feeling we all get at some point […]
How to Allergy Proof Your Home
Allergies are one of the most common health conditions in the United States. Symptoms can vary and may include headaches, congestion, coughing, sinus congestion, sneezing, and maybe a bit of a runny nose. More serious are rashes, swellings and breathing problems. Still, it’s not until the symptoms become severe that visits to the emergency room […]
Why Digital Innovation Is So Good For Diabetes Patients
For a diabetic, getting up and moving can be a pain. While the options for insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology have been improving, it’s still slow going when it comes to interacting with technology. If a diabetic wants to order a meal, they need a smartphone, an app, and a connection to […]