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Kratom cognitive impairment? A study found that consuming kratom did not cause cognitive impairment, as kratom users showed similar performance to control participants in motor, memory, attention, and executive function, even with higher intake of over three glasses daily. ”Overall, the performance of kratom users compared to control participants, and the performance of high (>3 glasses per day) as well as low (≤3 glasses per day) kratom using groups, were comparable on all neuropsychological domains. Higher intake of kratom juice (>3 glasses daily) did not appear to impair motor, memory, attention or executive function of regular kratom users.” https://lnkd.in/guMmp8SJ

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A kratom study that tracked participants' real-time experiences found that U.S. kratom consumers generally reported better daily living and productivity, with higher frequency of use leading to dependence but not causing social or functional impairment. “Most US kratom consumers evaluated with ecological momentary assessment in this prospective field-based study reported improvements to daily living & productivity. More frequent use was associated with dependence, but not social or functional impairment” https://lnkd.in/g68rnU37

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Kratom addictive? 🍃”with little to no addiction potential demonstrated in pre-clinical studies”🍃 Receptor Selectivity and Therapeutic Potential of Kratom in Substance Use Disorders “These therapeutic uses have been hypothesized to be a result of biased signaling at opioid receptors and the poly-pharmacology of the alkaloids at opioid and adrenergic receptors, with little to no addiction potential demonstrated in pre-clinical studies. Thus, the present review highlights the most recent findings on receptor binding and preclinical evidence to explore the use of kratom and its alkaloids as potentially effective pharmacotherapies for OUD and possible other SUDs.” https://lnkd.in/gCttmzre

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Kratom policy decisions, and scientific conclusions should not be made on the basis of case reports The warnings about kratom often involve sensational and biased information, promoting legislative measures disproportionate to actual public health risks. This approach, akin to drug hysteria, is scientifically unfounded and poses risks. In the case of kratom, it can lead to dehumanization of users, discourage considering it as an opioid substitute, and perpetuate ineffective, punitive policies contributing to mass incarceration. Simultaneously, drug hysteria hampers scientific study, depriving the public of well-informed interventions “Unfortunately, warnings regarding kratom exhibit features of drug hysteria which involves the promulgation of sensational and biased information and the pursuit of legislative approaches that are disproportionate to apparent public health risks. At the public health level, drug hysteria is not only scientifically unfounded, but dangerous. In the case of kratom, misinformation can lead to dehumanization of kratom users, disinclination for people with OUD to try kratom as a substitute for opioids that are causing them harm, and the continued promotion of ineffective, draconian, and punitive policies with the potential to contribute to mass incarceration, a serious public health threat in its own right. Simultaneously, drug hysteria can contribute to the inhibition of rigorous scientific study and thereby deprive the public of scientifically-informed pharmacotherapeutic interventions” https://lnkd.in/gPXjJmMH

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Kratom policy decisions, and scientific conclusions should not be made on the basis of case reports The warnings about kratom often involve sensational and biased information, promoting legislative measures disproportionate to actual public health risks. This approach, akin to drug hysteria, is scientifically unfounded and poses risks. In the case of kratom, it can lead to dehumanization of users, discourage considering it as an opioid substitute, and perpetuate ineffective, punitive policies contributing to mass incarceration. Simultaneously, drug hysteria hampers scientific study, depriving the public of well-informed interventions “Unfortunately, warnings regarding kratom exhibit features of drug hysteria which involves the promulgation of sensational and biased information and the pursuit of legislative approaches that are disproportionate to apparent public health risks. At the public health level, drug hysteria is not only scientifically unfounded, but dangerous. In the case of kratom, misinformation can lead to dehumanization of kratom users, disinclination for people with OUD to try kratom as a substitute for opioids that are causing them harm, and the continued promotion of ineffective, draconian, and punitive policies with the potential to contribute to mass incarceration, a serious public health threat in its own right. Simultaneously, drug hysteria can contribute to the inhibition of rigorous scientific study and thereby deprive the public of scientifically-informed pharmacotherapeutic interventions” https://lnkd.in/gPXjJmMH

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Kratom deaths? Conclusion: kratom consumption does not indicate a role in toxicity due to the wide variability in mitragynine (MG) serum levels and that, because kratom is a partial agonist, it does not contribute to significant respiratory depression, making "poisoning" from kratom alone a highly questionable cause of death. “kratom alone is used, a highly questionable cause of death” “extensive study published in Frontier Pharmacology found that “kratom consumption does not implicate the plant's role in toxicity, especially given the large variability of MG serum levels ranging from 5.6 to 29,000 ng/ml". In addition, because kratom is a partial agonist, the study found that kratom alone does "not contribute to significant respiratory depression in preclinical animal studies, making 'poisoning,' when kratom alone is used, a highly questionable cause of death" https://lnkd.in/epdvPEcG

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Intense Preparation of our Earthly Bodies,by Patricia Cota Robles April 18, 2024 https://lnkd.in/giv_ppN9 Last week in Vlog 15, our Father-Mother God and the Beings of Light from our Grand Central Sun guided us through the first step of the critical preparation that is accelerating Humanity’s ability to safely assimilate into our Earthly Bodies more intensified frequencies of the Twelve 5D Crystalline Solar Aspects of Deity. That preparation is a key factor in strengthening our Earthly Bodies for the Divine Mission we are being Called to Cocreate in 2024 during the final 38th Annual World Congress on Illumination. Today, we are being guided through the second step of this preparation. Now that we have had some time to assimilate the very powerful Eclipse Series that began with the Passover Full Moon Eclipse on March 25, 2024, and was brought to fruition with the extraordinary New Moon Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024, the Company of Heaven is assuring us that Humanity en masse is now ready for the next phase of this vitally important preparation. Our Father-Mother God and the Beings of Light from our Grand Central Sun have informed us that since the Latent Abilities within Humanity’s Twelve 5th-Dimensional Solar Strands of DNA were activated in 2023, Mother Earth has reclaimed her rightful position in the Universe. The success of this phase of Earth’s Ascension process cleared the way for the Divine Intervention of the Beings of Light from our Grand Central Sun. This is a Higher Realm of Perfection than we have ever vibrationally been able to access. This assistance from On High is designed to empower the I AM Presence of every person on Earth with the ability to Awaken, to Activate and to Elevate our Creative Faculties of Thought and Feeling and our Physical Senses of Sight, Sound, Taste, Touch, Smell, Intuition and Imagination.

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🍃Kratom does not cause cognitive impairment A study found that consuming kratom did not cause cognitive impairment, as kratom users showed similar performance to control participants in motor, memory, attention, and executive function, even with higher intake of over three glasses daily. ”Overall, the performance of kratom users compared to control participants, and the performance of high (>3 glasses per day) as well as low (≤3 glasses per day) kratom using groups, were comparable on all neuropsychological domains. Higher intake of kratom juice (>3 glasses daily) did not appear to impair motor, memory, attention or executive function of regular kratom users.” https://lnkd.in/guMmp8SJ

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https://lnkd.in/eHdeFuqm #Male #birthcontrol gel is safe and effective, new trial findings show Caroline Hopkins ..."The new trial results are encouraging to Vahdat. But she knows that it’s not enough to show a birth control method is safe and effective. The product needs substantial buy-in from #investors, too. “We have this classic line, ‘Male #contraceptives have been 10 years away for 50 years,’” Vahdat said. The reason, she believes, boils down to lack of funding. After NIH research grants, the Male Contraceptive Initiative is the second-biggest funder of male contraceptive research in the world, according to Vahdat. “That’s super exciting, except when you consider we only grant about $1.5 million a year,” she said. On average, the Congressional Budget Office ballparks $1 billion to $2 billion as the amount needed to take a drug through clinical trials and onto the market. Right now, there’s just not enough money to take any of these male birth control approaches through the FDA review process, USC’s Nguyen said. The hormonal gel is the most advanced in clinical trials, but it still hasn’t gone through a much larger, lengthy phase 3 trial. As of now — in part due to funding uncertainties — plans to test the gel further are still up in the air. Most academic researchers or small biotech companies developing new drugs rely on drugmakers with deep pockets to fund advanced trials. In exchange, these bigger companies usually expect a cut of profit once the drugs make it to market. The studies so far have been funded by NIH and the independent nonprofit Lundquist Institute in Torrance, California. As of now, Nguyen said, there’s no major pharmaceutical company stepping in to fund the male contraceptive gel’s next-stage trials."...

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June 15, 2024 Topic...👇🏾 Health Benefits of Eggplant 🍆 Eggplant, also known as aubergine, is a nutritious vegetable that offers several health benefits. Here are some of the key health benefits of eggplant: 1. Rich in nutrients: Eggplant is a low-calorie vegetable that is rich in essential nutrients such as fiber, vitamins (including vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6), and minerals (such as potassium, magnesium, and manganese). 2. Antioxidant properties: Eggplant contains phytonutrients such as nasunin, an antioxidant that helps protect cell membranes from damage. Antioxidants help reduce inflammation and lower the risk of chronic diseases. 3. Heart health: The fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and other nutrients in eggplant can help support heart health by lowering blood pressure, reducing cholesterol levels, and improving overall cardiovascular function. 4. Weight management: Eggplant is low in calories and high in fiber, making it a good choice for those looking to manage their weight. The fiber content can help you feel full and satisfied, leading to better appetite control. 5. Blood sugar control: The fiber and antioxidants in eggplant can help regulate blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity, which is beneficial for individuals with diabetes or those at risk of developing the condition. 6. Digestive health: The fiber content in eggplant can help promote healthy digestion, prevent constipation, and support a healthy gut microbiome. 7. Anti-inflammatory properties: Some compounds in eggplant have anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce inflammation in the body, potentially benefiting conditions such as arthritis and other inflammatory disorders. 8. Skin health: The antioxidants in eggplant can help protect skin cells from damage caused by free radicals, potentially improving skin health and reducing signs of aging. It's worth noting that some people may be allergic to eggplant, so it's important to monitor your body's reaction when incorporating it into your diet. Additionally, cooking methods such as grilling, roasting, or baking eggplant with minimal oil are healthier choices compared to frying, which can increase the calorie and fat content. Dr. Karen Pendleton

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Kratom is different than opioids used for pain relief. “Mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine are the primary active alkaloids responsible for the effects of kratom. Despite its interaction with opioid receptors, mitragynine is not structurally similar to traditional opioid medications.” “Another key difference between kratom and traditional opioids is the lack of beta-arrestin-2 recruitment, which may explain the reduced side effects and risk of respiratory depression seen with kratom” “It has been postulated that in addition to the opioid receptor effects, kratom may provide a second mechanism to potentially alleviate pain with these pathways that have already been well characterized and utilized for modern approaches to pain management with TCAs and SNRI medications.7 There is also evidence to suggest kratom has anti-inflammatory effects from cyclooxygenase-2 inhibition.” https://lnkd.in/grzM79nS

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“Kratom trial at Yale University. Focus: Plant-based Medicine and Pharmacology: Kratom and Pain Tolerance: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study” “No adverse effects were observed in the study. All participants completed all study tasks and procedures, and none reported any discomfort or unusual symptoms. None of the participants reported withdrawal symptoms either using spontaneous self-report or had significant withdrawal symptoms based on the COWS scores. All urine toxicology screens conducted at the end of the testing day were negative.” Methods: Kratom effects on pain tolerance were assessed in a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study. During a 1-day inpatient stay, participants received a randomized sequence of kratom and placebo decoctions matched for taste and appearance. Pain tolerance was measured objectively in a cold pressor task (CPT) as time (seconds) between the pain onset and the hand withdrawal from the ice bath. Health status, vital signs, objective, and subjective indicators of withdrawal symptoms, self-reported data on lifetime kratom use patterns, and assessments of blinding procedures were also evaluated. Conclusions: Kratom decoction demonstrated a substantial and statistically significant increase in pain tolerance. Further rigorous research on kratom pain-relieving properties and a safety profile is needed. Yale School of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics, and Yale School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, New Haven, CT eYale School of Medicine, Departments of Psychiatry and Emergency Medicine, New Haven, CT https://lnkd.in/g2pMtjry

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Ginger, fennel, peppermint, rosemary, lemon, and lavender oil may help with constipation. They can be placed in a diffuser in a room, or mixed with a carrier oil and rubbed onto the abdomen in a clockwise direction. You can find more suggestions like this and instructions on diluting essential oils in the Holistic Mamas Handbook: https://amzn.to/3rlXhb7

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