Fibromyalgia is one of those chronic conditions that pretty much has everyone flummoxed. No one seems to know what causes it or how to treat it effectively. Oh, and there’s no cure. The symptoms can fluctuate in intensity, location and duration. Fatigue, sleep disturbances cognitive difficulties (memory problems or thinking clearly) and stiffness are the … Read more
Nerve pain. It can take over your life physically and emotionally. But pain could be managed safely with CBD-infused products. Opioids, the most common product prescribed for chronic pain, has a whole raft of problems, not the least of which is addiction and potential death. Not exactly a comforting option. CBD products are an option … Read more
Maybe you’re an avid athlete or even a weekend athlete. Or not an athlete at all. When you physically overdo or change your routine, chances are you’ve felt the sting of using your body in ways you’re not accustomed to. Joint pain, achy muscles, tightness—all of these can be side effects of hard work. You … Read more
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has taken many hits over the years. People like to make jokes about PMS and often seem to think it isn’t real. But women who have it know it is real and can even be debilitating. PMS symptoms vary in severity from woman to woman, and they can either be physical or … Read more
A leading cause of disability, stoke affects 795,000 people in the United States annually. About 140,000 die, making it the number five cause of death, according to statistics reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, and diabetes are considered leading causes of stroke with one in … Read more
As has already been noted, CBD on its own is a real boon to our bodies. It has been used for centuries as a nutritional supplement, among other things. Essential oils, too, have been used medicinally for centuries. But, essential oils themselves are pretty strong and if you have sensitive skin, direct application could cause … Read more
Earlier this summer, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) called for people who have used CBD for therapeutic benefits to visit its website and talk about their experiences. Project CBD, a California-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting and publicizing research into the medical uses of cannabidiol and other components of the cannabis plant, wrote an impressive … Read more
If you’ve read the ingredient lists on the Lost Remedy products, you know they are heavy on essential oils. There’s a really good reason for that. Essential oils come from plants, their oils contracted by distillation (steam, steam/water or water) or expression (also known as cold pressing, a unique feature for citrus peel oils). These … Read more
Sometimes, and for various reasons, nerve cells become damaged, sending pain signals even if there isn’t a reason for pain. When that occurs, a person can feel constant pain, tingling, numbness, balance problems, temperature sensitivity, and discomfort or pain from touching objects. This condition is known as peripheral neuropathy. Although there are medications available for … Read more
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