Mental Health Mental Health involves the Mind. And the mind is the most powerful part of the being. But what exactly is the “Mind?” It has two parts- 1) The physical brain matter and 2) All the thoughts, feelings and emotions that emanate from it. You cannot outsource mental health. It lies deep within you. […]
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CBD for dogs is gaining in popularity. Does this CBD have to be highly “BioAvailable?” How does our dog, or pet, get affected if normal CBD is given? What is CBD BioAvailability? BioAvailability “Bioavailability” is defined as the fraction of unchanged CBD reaching the circulatory system of our pet. CBD, in its native form, is insoluble in […]
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Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury and infection. It is also one of the most widespread and poorly-understood modern health issues. Inflammation happens when white blood cells release chemicals called cytokines that increase blood flow into an area or cause redness, swelling or warmth. Acute inflammation is when the body or a specific […]
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Preamble Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a current rage. As the popularity of CBD skyrockets, so does the demand for it. The natural source of CBD is from a plant. Plants take a long time to grow. Plants also require land to grow. The harvesting and extraction of the molecule from a plant is also a […]
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In the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), it was found that over 85% of all Americans over the age of 18 had tried alcohol at least once, and more than 50% of respondents had consumed an alcoholic drink within a month of the survey. With a majority of the population drinking […]
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The Kriya® brand Hops plant is the only non cannabis plant that expresses CBD (Cannabidiol.) In this article we examine the origin of the Hops plant and why this is not very surprising. The Cannabaceae Cannabaceae2,3 includes the species Cannabis (Hemp, marijuana), Humulus (Hops) and Celtis (Hackberries.) Celtis is the largest of the three, having more […]
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Bomi Joseph On How COVID-19 Has Changed the Job Of a Medical Director Bomi Joseph, a medical director, says that the COVID-19 global pandemic has changed the medical industry. His position as a medical director has experienced many of these changes, as he is responsible for putting in place guidelines and protocols for staff, while […]
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The United States is the most heavily medicated nation in history, filling a staggering 4.47 billion prescriptions in 2016, an 85% increase compared to 1997. That unchecked rise of prescription drug use is taking a serious toll on the nation’s wallet, as the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics estimates that $200 billion is needlessly spent […]
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As cold and flu season begins, many patients begin to search the shelves for medications and supplements that they can use as prophylaxis to help boost their immune systems. However, most of the times these medications work solely through the placebo effect rather than having any true health advantages. Dr. Bomi Joseph is the Director […]
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The food pyramid of your childhood, where grains make up the supporting base and the fats are eaten sparingly at the top, is now being challenged by new scientific evidence. As scientists and nutritionists begin to understand more about how certain foods are used for energy in our bodies, how they affect our microbiome, and […]
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