Health Facts

Posted by TheSloneGal on March 27, 2010

It was in 1945  when the US did the atomic bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki,  Japan. 65 years later, and  people are  dying from the radiation to this day.

Are you a smoker?   Do you feel well rested after a nights sleep? It has been proven that smokers feel up to four times more unrested  after a full nights sleep than one who doesn’t  smoke. Wow!   I need to quit smoking. I deal with kids and I need some good sleep.

Allergy advice:  By simply rinsing your nose out with lukewarm  salt water every day, you can help  keep your immune system up.   It  is said to help ward off those terrible allergies.

Pain medications are not as good as having sex.
Sex is a great pain reliever and happens to be ten time more powerful then Valium. Sex can also help to bring fevers down… Read the rest

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A Checkered History of the Versatile Marijuana Plant

Posted by TheSloneGal on March 17, 2010

Marijuana is illegal in the U.S. today, the fines and penalties vary from state to state. But, the plant is widely used and completely legal in various countries. There’s probably no other plant on earth that is as versatile as marijuana and there has never been more controversy over any other plant on earth!

A documented history of marijuana use can be traced back to 3727 BC. It has been used for a medicinal plant for treatment of malaria, rheumatism and was given to women during child birth. And, Taiwan began using the plant for fiber around 10,000 years ago. It’s been used for clothing, ropes and other various items.

While it is illegal in the U.S. now, it was once actually illegal not to grow this hardy, versatile plant! In fact, the first law ever enacted dealing with marijuana was at the Jamestown Colony in 1619 and literally ordered… Read the rest

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Is Marijuana a Miracle for the Treatment of Cancer?

Posted by TheSloneGal on March 7, 2010

Cancer is one of the number one causes of death and even with the chem o and radiation treatments it’s often hard to win a battle with cancer. But, is there a better treatment that is being used? If there something to reduce the pain and increase survival ratings for victims?

The answer could just be marijuana! The first documentation of marijuana’s anti-cancer effects actually came from experimentation done almost 35 years ago! A study conducted at the Medical College of Virginia resulted in findings that marijuana slowed the growth of many types of cancer and prolonged lives by up to 36%.

You would think that the study results encouraged more research and would have led to the plant being used in cancer treatments. The government denied the authorization for any more testing to be done for almost twenty years. When in the mid 90′s a “secret” clinical trial ended… Read the rest

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Basic Skin Care

Posted by TheSloneGal on February 7, 2010
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All of us have skin that falls under five basic types, sensitive, sun damaged, dry, combination or oily. Several factors go into determining what kind of skin you have. Your genes play a big role in skin types, but stress, diet and even some medications that you take also promote certain types of skin.

If you have oily skin, the most important rule is to keep it clean. Using an ex foliate to unclog pores and deter any breakouts of acne and never use harsh cleansers. Choose a cleanser that is mild and doesn’t contain wax, oil or lipids. Never scrub your skin and use warm water to help dissolve the oil.

Use an astringent to remove oil and tighten the skin. Choose one that contains alcohol and acetone and apply right after cleansing. Oily skin don’t need much moisturizing, follow the rules for your cleanser, no oil, wax or… Read the rest

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