Vicodin in now a Schedule II drug
According to IMS Health, the combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen (aka Vicodin) is the most prescribed drug in the country. The DEA has moved any medication containing hydrocodone to a Schedule II drug (i.e. high potential for abuse.) Forty-six people die each day from prescription drub overdoses.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/health/ct-vicodin-met-20141006-story.html
Acupuncture as good as counseling
‘Tis the season to be jolly? to be stressed? This time of year may trigger the holiday blues and ignite a smoldering depression that has been brewing for some time. This article states that acupuncture is as good as counseling for depression. What about a combination of the two approaches?
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-09-24/lifestyle/sns-rt-us-acupuncture-depression-20130924_1_acupuncture-group-average-depression-score-counseling
Acupuncture’s effect in sepsis
The amazing effects of acupuncture! Researchers at Rutgers looked at electro-acupuncture’s effect on inflammation in the body and in sepsis in particular. Currently, there is no FDA approved drug to treat sepsis.
http://www.futurity.org/acupuncture-may-ease-inflammation-leads-sepsis/?utm_source=Futurity+Today&utm_campaign=f85076935b-February_25_20142_25_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e34e8ee443-f85076935b-203926377
Acupuncture Relieves Stress
Good news! Acupuncture really does help relieve stress. And now, a new study is giving a closer look at why.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/16/acupuncture-could-help-prevent-stress_n_2883996.html
Adjusting Smartphone Use to Enhance Sleep
Do you find yourself sleepy at work? The reason could be your smartphone! Read the article to find out what researchers are saying.
http://www.futurity.org/using-smartphone-tonight-will-make-tired-tomorrow/?utm_source=Futurity+Today&utm_campaign=12d548e8f3-January_10_20151_10_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e34e8ee443-12d548e8f3-203926377
