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Alternative to Prescription Medications
Ways to protect hearing every day
The saying “you don’t know out certain levels of sound. Many earplugs, what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone” like the ones musicians wear or those worn when attending rock concerts, can is never more true than in reduce the sound by approximately 25 dB. regard to hearing. Custom fit ear plugs provide more noise reduction, in upwards of 35 to 40 dB. They It’s easy to take hearing for granted, but such as when mowing lawns or operating even momentary hearing loss can highlight machinery, according to the hearing loss how vital it is to protect hearing. resource Hearts for Hearing. People rely on headphones or earbuds to 3. Turn down the volume. Experts recommend listen to music, stream movies or participate in adhering to the 60/60 rule when enjoying work-related meetings more than ever before. audio through headphones. This suggesHaving the volume too loud can contribute to tion is to listen with the headphones at no hearing loss over time. more than 60% volume for no more than The Centers for Disease Control and 60 minutes a day. Earbuds fit directly next Prevention says five in 10 young people listen to the eardrum and can be harmful to your to their music or other audio too loudly. hearing. If possible, choose over-the-ear Overall, 48 million people in the United States headphones instead. have trouble hearing in one or both of their 4. Have custom molds made. Rather than ears. Johns Hopkins Medical Center reports turning up the volume, people can have approximately 15% of adults 18 years of age custom ear molds made for use with or older report some trouble hearing, and the earphones, suggests Johns Hopkins. The risk of hearing problems increases with age. custom ear molds will block outside noise, Once it’s gone, hearing cannot be allowing for higher quality listening. restored in many cases. To protect hearing and 5. Keep your ears dry. Moisture in the ear guard against future hearing loss, consider can cause bacteria to grow and potentially these recommendations: lead to infections. Towel-dry ears gently 1. Ask for a baseline hearing test. It’s easier to after showering or swimming. Avoid the measure hearing loss if there is a baseline temptation to use cotton swabs to dry the by which it can be measured. During your ears. For the most part, ears are self-cleanannual physical, ask for a hearing test or a ing, and using a cotton swab can push referral to an audiologist. This can set the wax and cause it to become compacted in course for monitoring progression of any the ear canal. future hearing loss. In addition to these tips, discussing hear2. Wear hearing protection. There are various ing health with a doctor is a wise idea. types of hearing protection that can filter – Courtesy Metro Creative
DEEP RELIEF CBD
By Gary Whitehead
Many seniors are not aware CBD is extracted from the marijuana plant, seniors can take advantage of the medical benefits afforded by the extract without the head or body sensation often associated with marijuana. Delivering CBD to their bodies in forms like topical gels, tinctures and oils. CBD delivers all of the benefits of marijuana without making the user high Here are 8 reasons why CBD should become a regular part of every seniors’ health routine as they age.
1. Pain Relief
Clinical studies have proved that Marijuana is very effective in decreasing arthritis and nerve pain. Handmade, medical, boutique-style creams are the effective cure of different muscles and joint pains.
2. Bone Health
According to a study, cannabis use can help heal fractures and support healthier bones. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, cannabis can be very useful for patients with multiple sclerosis.
3. Soothing Effects
Although CBD is known for its soothing effects on senior consumers, it promotes the feeling of energy and acts against inertia. This is because CBD strengthens cells in the human body and contributes to complete regeneration.
4. Fights Glaucoma
CBD as a pain management product works well, and may have the added benefit of helping reduce pressure.
5. Insomnia and Sleep Issues
CBD can help in the extension of the deep sleep phase and the reduction of the lighter sleeping phases.
6. Alternative to Prescription Medications
CBD has been used to combat addiction to prescription drugs.
7. Stimulates Appetite
A general, dangerous health hazard among older citizens is the loss of appetite, which causes weight loss, tissue weakness, and mental issues. CBD has proven to be a good appetite stimulant and thus helpful for seniors.
8. Alzheimer’s and Dementia
CBD, can contribute to the elimination of a toxic protein related to this disease. This is triggered by a loss of inflammation of the brain and regeneration of damaged cells. While the potential benefits of CBD use are well documented, it is recommended that you always consult your physician regarding the use of any substance.
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CBD oil and arthritis
Health-conscious consumers have no doubt encountered advertisements for cannabi
diol, or CBD, oil at some point in recent
memory.
Supplement stores, pharmacies and even gyms may promote CBD oil, prompting consumers to wonder just what CBD is and how it may or may not play a role in the treatment of certain conditions, including arthritis.
According to the Arthritis Foundation, two kinds of the cannabis sativa plant, hemp and marijuana, produce cannabinoids, which Harvard Medical School notes is the second most prevalent of the active ingredients of cannabis. People unfamiliar with CBD, a type of cannabinoid, may assume it gets users high like marijuana. However, CBD doesn’t get users high, as another cannabinoid, a psychoactive part of the marijuana plant known as THC, is responsible for that effect.
Advocates for CBD often note its potential to alleviate pain associated with arthritis. While animal studies have supported those are optimal for high-noise environments,
Photo courtesy of Spineuniverse.com Consumers should first consult with their physicians regarding their conditions and whether or not cannabidiol, or CBD, might help them.
claims, the Arthritis Foundation notes that such studies do not always translate to humans. In addition, the Arthritis Foundation notes that, thus far, human studies examining the potential efficacy of CBD in treating arthritis pain have produced mixed results, and the Harvard Medical School notes that more studies are necessary to determine the potential of CBD in treating pain, including that caused by arthritis.
Laws also vary regarding the legality of CBD, though many places allow some form of CBD. – Courtesy Metro Creative
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