“She was experimenting with CBD oil to relieve the pain from wearing high heels.” This quote from the New York Times needs explanation.
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the psychoactive chemical in marijuana
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Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is an aching pain felt most strongly 24 to 72 hours after the activity. The pain is felt only when the muscle is used, not
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"Foot pain is common in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA)" is the conclusion of a new study published in Arthritis Care and Research.
Caveat emptor (Latin term that means "buyer beware").
Some
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The most common form of heel pain experienced by adults is plantar fasciitis, often referred to as heel spur syndrome. This is due to inflammation of the plantar fascia that
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Years ago my grandmother purchased diclofenac gel (an anti-inflammatory medication) while visiting family outside the United States. Eventually she ran out and asked me to obtain some for her locally.
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“I, Barack Obama, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim February 2013 as American Heart Month.”
I would like to add a “footnote” (pun intended).
Everyone knows the seriousness
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Three months ago I wrote about muscle cramps / Charley Horse. This prompted the question: is quinine a good remedy?
For centuries the bark of cinchona plants (large shrubs or small
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