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Aspartame is a calorie-free sweetener used to sweeten many diet beverages like sodas and teas, as well as sugar-free candies, gum and baked goods. According to the New York Times, aspartame is often sold as a sweetener under the brand names Nutra-Sweet and Equal. They explain that while…

reason #432 that I don’t eat/drink anyyything with artificial sweeteners. 

If anyone is looking for healthier alternative sweeteners, I suggest

  • a tad of maple syrup
  • agave nectar
  • cane sugar
  • stevia
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lovelyday2bme:

The UPS deliverer made me happy today my combination vaginal suppositories were delivered!

I’ve tried a lot of different pain relievers but none as perfect as these little, overly priced, straight to the pain source suppositories.

Now I feel like I should have sex to test them out…lol the…

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Florence Siegel knows how to relax. A glass of wine, classical music — preferably Bach — and a toke off her pipe.

At 88 years old, Siegel suffers from arthritis in her back and legs and is one of many seniors who have turned to marijuana for pain relief. As a bonus, Siegel says, the pot has helped her sleep better than the pills her doctor had previously prescribed.

Since 1996, 16 states and Washington, D.C., have legalized medical marijuana. Senate Bill 420, the Compassionate Use Act of 1996, “prohibits any physician from being punished, or denied any right or privilege, for having recommended marijuana to a patient for medical purposes.”

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While many foods taste great, they can also be powerful healers, naturally packaged in vibrant, multicolored disguises. Plus, these foods won’t cause the nasty, common side effects that often accompany the use of drugs. Here are some fabulous-tasting favorites that can yield extra benefits.

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n-morgan:



June 5, 2012




An investigational cannabinoid therapy helped provide effective analgesia when used as an adjuvant medication for cancer patients with pain that responded poorly to opioids, according to results of a multicenter trial reported in The Journal of Pain, published by the…

(Source: newstome1)

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As the door swings open on the medical marijuana growing operation, a rush of air holds the sweet smell of green cannabis. But nothing else about the place conforms to the stereotype you probably hold of a pot farm.

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heathersday:

Physical therapy іѕ аn ideal method οf curing fibromyalgia, ѕοmе kinds οf headaches plus general neck pains. Bodily therapy mау bе used together wіth οthеr health procedures. Thе treatment procedure entails exercising οr applying bodily pressure tο уουr physique tissues аnd іn thе initial…

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  • swedish massage
  • deep tissue
  • sports massage
  • reiki
  • cupping (one of my personal favorites)
  • water massage
  • shiatsu

-sarah (goldenrodrunning)

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heathersday:

Fibromyalgia Exercise Step 1: Know That It Can Help

“Exercise is one of the most effective treatments for fibromyalgia,” says Daniel Clauw, MD, professor of anesthesiology and medicine at the University of Michigan. “It benefits all of the symptoms of fibromyalgia, including…

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Trips, spills, stumbles and falls are all a part of growing up. Whether you have a little one that isn’t quite steady on her feet yet or an older child who’s part daredevil, you’re likely to spend a fair amount of your parenting time trying to ease owies and boo-boos. From the psychological to the physiological, here are the top seven ways to ease the pain that comes with a minor injury.

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You Know You Have Endo When…

livingwithendo:

One percocet isn’t enough

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