Getting high across America is slowly becoming easier. While some states are looking at the possibilities of outright legalization, like Colorado, others are exploring the benefits of medical marijuana. Historically speaking, getting high has attracted a fair share of interesting characters from Snoop Dog and more recently Rhianna and Lady Gaga. More practically speaking, doctors for medical marijuana point to the high rate of addiction of alcohol, the number one drug problem in the country, and many other uses for pain management and improvements in quality of life for some chronic illness and disease. One in every four Americans have …
Day: July 19, 2015
How Millions of Americans Are Combating the Rising Cost of Health Care
Young and Old, Americans are Paying for Pain An estimated 12 million individuals between the ages of 5 and 22 years suffer a sports-related injury annually and leads to 20 million lost days of school. More than 80% of ankle sprains are a result of inversion, or inward rolling, of the ankle. Recent reports have shown that around 25,000 Americans suffer from ankle sprains each day. Sports-related injuries account for about $33 billion in health care costs each year. With these mounting costs Americans searching for ways to keep their health costs low. Walking it Off May Not Be Enough …
How Your Podiatrist Can Help You Remain Undefeeted
Being on your feet all day or being physically active brings unique challenges to our feet and ankles. Feet are kind of weird- but important! Being in pain on your feet for any measure of time make getting around difficult and unpleasant. Orthopedic podiatrists exist to solve those challenges and pains. They’re doctors who diagnose and treat issues with feet, ankles, and other leg problems. Runners try on compression stockings for their muscles, and various foot care products to save toe nails and ankles, to more serious ankle and foot injuries. Even for those who don’t enjoy punishing themselves with …
