Don’t give up on exercising during your period, but avoid these 5 exercises!

Do you train during periods? Exercising during your period is good for your health, but not all exercises work. Here are 5 exercises you should avoid during your period. Exercise may be the last thing on your mind during periods, unless you’re a fitness buff. While some women refrain from exercising during their period, others find it important to exercise during their period. But should you or shouldn’t you exercise during your periods? According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, a balanced exercise routine during menstruation is vital…

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“If Narcan doesn’t work, give more” and other myths about naloxone use

If you are giving naloxone (Narcan) to a patient who is experiencing an apparent opioid overdose and it doesn’t seem to be working, should you give more? Not necessarily, according to Kelly Ramsey, MD, MPH, chief of medical services at the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports in Albany. Adding a second dose of naloxone because it “can’t hurt” is just one of many myths surrounding the overdose drug, Ramsey saidwho is also a board member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine but did not speak…

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My mom says these 5 home remedies give instant relief from constipation

A common problem that results from our less-than-ideal food choices is constipation. It’s an inconvenient and annoying problem. Read on to discover 5 home remedies for constipation that can provide instant relief. When it comes to our well-being, our mothers have an innate ability to know what’s best for us. They seem to have endless knowledge of traditional remedies and ancient wisdom for every health concern. So naturally, when I found myself troubled by constipation, I turned to my mom for some much-needed relief. Armed with her arsenal of Ayurvedic…

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The ketamine clinic may give depression sufferers a new treatment

Individuals suffering from depression may be able to find new hope in the form of an old drug known as ketamine through a private clinic called KetaMind which offers ketamine as a treatment for depression. KetaMind was recently opened in Israel and founded by psychiatrist Dr. Stuart Seidman and emergency medicine specialist Prof. Michael Drescher. Researchers in recent years have begun experimenting with ketamine as a possible treatment for depression after those diagnosed and given ketamine to treat unrelated conditions reported significant improvement in their mood and overall mental health.…

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