Effective and Safe Herbal Remedies for Phobia

By Ajit Kumar                     

Phobia is a kind of anxiety disorder and a deep irrational fear which causes panic on coming in contact with the source of the fear. This persistent fear of a situation or object can last over six months. The affected person tries his level best to avoid the object or situation to a greater extent than the actual danger. If the person is unable to avoid the situation or object, he suffers from considerable distress. A person can develop phobias to innumerable situations or objects.

Causes of Phobia

Environmental and genetic factors result in phobias. Children who are prone to anxiety disorders are at a greater risk of developing these phobias. Extreme heights, confined spaces, exposure to insect or animal bites or a distressing event like near drowning could be a source of such phobias. Even those people with chronic medical conditions such as substance abuse, depression or brain injuries are prone to developing these phobias.

Symptoms of Phobia

Phobias could be irrational but those suffering from the problem don't fail the reality testing. Various symptoms are exhibited by patients suffering from different kinds of phobias. For example, schizophrenics suffer from auditory, visual, paranoia, delusions and other disorganized symptoms.

Treatment for Phobia

Whatever may be the reason there are effective natural remedies for phobia such as ginseng, lemon or lime, valerian root or lavender oil.

• Lemon or Lime: The juice of a lemon or lime is effective for reducing dizziness or nausea associated with a phobia. Just cut a lemon into two halves and smell it for getting relief during an attack of phobia.
• Ginseng: This herb is known for its energizing and relaxing properties and is used extensively for the treatment of nerves.
• Valerian Root: This herb can be used for the treatment of insomnia. It has the properties for relaxing the nerves and the central nervous system of an agitated person and thereby is used as an effective herbal remedy for the treatment of phobia. Grind 5-6 valerian roots for preparing the herbal remedy. It should be consumed 2-3 times a day for lowering the effects of phobia. However, pregnant and nursing mothers should avoid the consumption of the powder of valerian root.
• Lavender: This is another effective remedy for phobia. Lavender has a soothing effect on the body and has a pleasant smell. Daily lavender oil massage can help in getting rid of an attack of phobia. The best way to lower stress is by adding drops of lavender oil to the bathing water for a relaxing bath.
• Kava: This is a popular herb used for treating and sedating mental patients. It relaxes the mind without hampering the mental clarity of the patients. Consuming the kava herb daily builds up the tolerance level that is helpful in lowering phobia. The standard daily dose of kava is 250 mg.
• Passion Flower: The passion flower is an effective herbal extract that boosts the functioning of the nervous system and brain and helps to maintain the organs in a healthy equilibrium. This natural remedy is effective in controlling phobias and panic.
• Supragya Plus: In addition to the herbal and natural remedies, there are certain ayurvedic remedies for phobia. Supragya plus is one such nerve tonic that strengthens the nerves and resolves the nerve associated problems that include depression, anxiety, phobia, stress, irritability, anger, intolerance, sleeplessness, palpitation and much more.
• Ashwagandha: This is another effective ayurvedic remedy that can be used in the treatment depression, anxiety and other psychiatric conditions related with a phobia. The leaves, roots, and berries of this herb have medicinal properties that prove to be effective in the treatment of an array of mental disorders.

Phobia is a serious mental illness but with a healthy diet, proper exercise and certain natural and ayurvedic remedies the problem can be effectively handled.

Ath Ayurdhamah is dedicated to restoring and maintaining the lost balance between physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health, through the understanding and practice of age-old systems of Ayurveda and Yoga. Our strength lies in understanding the body and its performance at constitutional level and that is what we apply to our Remedies.

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Two Keys to Reducing Stress

By Christy Geiger                

What symptoms do you exhibit when stressed? How do they show up for you?

Often stress shows up in a wide variety of ways: physical, mental and emotional.

Physical signs include headaches, muscle tension, upset stomach, restless sleep, shaky/sweaty hands, and fidgeting.
Mental signs include being easily distracted/unable to focus, being more forgetful, having simple issues become exaggerated, and having increased dreaming.
Emotional signs include irritability, short temper, exhaustion, and an inability to make decisions.
How can you relieve or reduce your stress?

TIP #1 - Take Charge.

When you feel in control, you can RESPOND rather than REACT to your environment. You feel more empowered and better able to manage what comes your way. Begin by looking at what you can control and what you cannot.

List the things I control in my life.
List the things that are TRULY out of my control.
What is my attitude towards the things I control? Toward the things, I don't?
What stresses can I say "no" to, eliminate, reduce or delegate in my life?
What can I add to my life that will counteract stress? (meditation, workouts, etc.)
What positive people do I want in my life to support me?
What negative people do I need to spend less time with?
What is most important to me?
Make a list, prioritize, and commit to removing one stressful thing a day!

TIP #2 - Incorporate Exercise.

Regular exercise is one of the best stress-reduction techniques out there. It has multiple stress-relieving benefits:

IMPROVED HEALTH: "Exercising adds life to your years as well as years to your life" through a lowered heart rate and reduced risk of heart disease; it may also prevent certain types of cancer and will increase stamina.
IMPROVED MOOD: Exercising causes the brain to release opium-like substances that ease pain and produce a natural high, giving a sense of well-being and comfort. It also stimulates the brain to secrete serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, which act as antidepressants and improve mood (deficiencies can result in depression, anxiety, impulsivity, aggression, and increased appetite).
REDUCED BODY TENSION: Exercising helps relieve pent-up emotions we hold in our muscles. Having a relaxed body allows you to sleep better, have more energy, enhance concentration and memory, and quicken your alertness and reaction time, resulting in an overall feeling of well-being.
CREATE A PLAN:

How can taking charge and exercising affect my stress level?
How do I want to feel after I have planned and exercised-both physically and emotionally?
What can I do to incorporate planning and exercise in my life? (What? When? With whom? For how long?)
GET STARTED TODAY:

Find a friend to exercise with for the recommended minimum of 20-30 minutes a day, 3-5 times a week. Working out with a friend helps to provide a plan for regular routine, accountability, and allows for multitasking so you can brainstorm, encourage or share thoughts with a friend while working out.
Get a personal trainer or join a gym. Push yourself to WORK OUT!
Be conscious about exercising. Park farther away and walk. Take a flight of stairs instead of an elevator. Do sit-ups while watching TV. Take the dog for a morning walk before you shower.
All the benefits of planning and exercise impact your ability to be sharper, move faster and feel better. Taking time to do this will actually give you more time for the other things you need to do and REDUCE YOUR STRESS!

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6 Interesting Fitness Classes You Probably Haven't Tried But Should

By Margot Rutigliano                   

Try These 6 Workouts To Mix Up Your Routine
Head to a group fitness class to keep your workout routine interesting, challenging and fun. You'll get the best of both worlds - an fun workout with the structure and guidance necessary from a qualified instructor. There are so many options out there now for group classes. Choose from aerial yoga and rebounding to underwater spinning, cardio circuits, pilates reformer classes and so much more.

You'll usually find a pretty comprehensive schedule at most gyms. Fitness has evolved so much so for the most part, most gyms have a large selection of classes. If you don't find what you're looking for at your gym, there are also great group classes offered at smaller studios and boutique fitness centers that might be worth checking out too. We offer a few of the classes below at our fitness vacation too which provides variety in the daily line up. Either way, if you're looking for something different and feeling like you need a change in your normal line up, check out these classes.

HULA HOOPING CLASS
You probably thought hula hooping was either a thing of the past or something you only did as a kid. Think again! Hula hooping classes have become a fantastic way to move your body in a whole different way. Set to music, you'll move and groove to your instructor's choreography.
Fitness hoops are usually weighted which gives you a little resistance and makes this class more challenging than the regular hooping you might have done years ago. You'll have to stabilize to maintain control and balance all while getting your heart rate up!
According to the American Council On Exercise, you can burn up to 600 calories per hour with this full body workout. Plus, you'll improve flexibility and balance we well as strengthen the muscles in your back, abs, arms and legs. Some gyms even fuse hooping in other classes like Pilates and yoga.

GLIDING
Gliding discs make any workout more challenging. Generally, gliding discs are placed under hands or feet depending on the movement cranking up the intensity level in a non impact kind of way. You'll have to exert more to maintain balance, stability and control while going through movements like lunges, squats, skaters, plank moves, mountain climbers, shuffles and so much more. Sound like fun?
You can try gliding at a local gym or studio. Some classes are all gliding - 50 minutes of upper body, lower body and core work. Some studios may also fuse gliding, like hula, into other fitness classes to mix things up. Either way, the moves are fun and effective. Pro Tip: If you glide at home, you can always use paper plates on carpet or towels on hard wood floors. Be careful of slipping though. Test out a few moves before you get started with a full on workout.

BODYWEIGHT TABATA
Bodyweight tabata is one of our guest's favorite classes at the retreat. This class can be done anywhere but we do it on the beach so the views and the atmosphere make it a whole different ballgame. This fitness class is challenging! Most of the movements are moves that many people have done before - push ups, planks, dips, squats, lunges, power jacks, forearm get ups, fast feet and more. Doesn't sound complicated or hard, right? It's the format and the tempo that change everything for this workout though.
If you're not familiar with Tabata, the format is 20 seconds of intense work followed by 10 seconds of rest 8 times. For example, we would do 20 seconds of push ups x 10 seconds of rest 8 times which is equal to about 4 minutes. 20 seconds of work might not sound like a lot but when you repeat it over and over and over again, it taxes muscles in a really great way. You'll sure to feel the burn with this workout!
Don't worry, you don't have to join us for a fitness vacation just to try out this class. There are plenty of gyms and studios that offer it too. Be on the look out for Tabata or even a HIIT class that uses bodyweight only.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
A recovery class, this focuses on releasing tight, tense muscle and connective tissue. In general, we do so much tightening and strengthening and not enough of the recovery work to keep our muscle and fascia relaxed and balanced. Some stretch classes will fuse myofascial release in with them. Other classes may focus solely on deep release or foam rolling.
According to Yoga Medicine, the term myofascial release refers to any technique that works on the muscles and the fascia. There are many different modalities; however, the most common self-myofascial release (SMFR) techniques usually involve the use of balls or foam rollers. The beauty of SMFR is that it can be done with simple tools and training. Which means, it is a very accessible tool.
You will most likely see a blend of group classes and/or private sessions when it comes to this type of recovery work. Either way, it's important as part of a balanced fitness routine. It's also important to do it correctly so although you could do this at home, I would highly recommend taking at least one class or session from a professional to learn proper technique.

AERIAL YOGA OR AERIAL SILKS
Depending on the fitness center and/or class, you might see this termed either as aerial yoga or aerial silks. Either way, get ready for a totally different yoga experience! These classes are basically a combination of yoga and acrobatics. You'll explore asanas from a supportive material (like a hammock) that hangs from the ceiling. This support will give you less joint compression during certain inversions and better range of motion for other poses like hip opening pigeon.
Now, this might sound tricky but it's not as crazy as it sounds on paper. You don't need prior experience but be sure to let the instructor know it's your first time. Although you'll be using material suspended from the ceiling, your feet will still be able to touch the ground. As you practice this type of yoga, you'll get a chance to improve your strength and flexibility. We all need a little bit of that!

APPARATUS BALANCE TRAINING
A whole class dedicated to balance training? Yes! Channel your inner gymnast - OK not really but get ready to improve your balance and coordination. Balance training is great for everyone. It's something we practice at the retreat on a consistent basis. What makes these types of classes fun for people though is the inclusion of different pieces of equipment.
For example, we use small stability discs, larger balance aids like the Bosu and even balance tools that resemble a balance beam to strengthen feet and ankles, challenge balance and refine the mind body connection. It makes the class challenging and fun all at the same time. Many of the movements require focus and concentration making this class a totally different experience. It's tough and challenging but it goes by quickly because you have to really think about what you're doing.
Check your local fitness studio for balance classes. Again, you may see fusion classes that incorporate a combination of balance and strength or balance and core so be on the lookout for creative names and read descriptions.

SPICING UP YOUR FITNESS
Have fun with fitness! Try new workouts to keep your head and your body in the game. Change is always good and it's fun to mix it up with interesting workouts. You might find a new favorite fitness class! If you're unsure of the classes and what they entail, ask an employee so you can get a better understanding of what you might be getting into.

Enjoy trying something new. Don't get discouraged if you have a little bit of a hard time in that first class. It's normal! Give yourself a break and a chance to learn a new activity. Most instructors will offer modifications but feel free to as for one if you're uncomfortable or unsure of an exercise.

If you're not sure where to start or where to look for classes, check out Class Pass. It's a great way to try out a bunch of different classes and studios in your area.

Margot Rutigliano is a freelance writer as well as the owner of Vita Vie Retreat. She has been a fitness trainer, wellness coach and healthy living adviser since 1999. Vita Vie Retreat is a fitness retreat offering healthy lifestyle transformation programs for men and women of all ages and fitness levels. For more information or to contact Ms. Rutigliano, please visit http://www.bvretreat.com.

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Trying To Build Muscle Requires a Proper Exercise Routine And The Correct Diet

By Paul Luciw 

Working out is way that can give you a healthy life style. Many people work out to lose weight or gain muscle mass. What ever your reason is your work out routine must involve exercises that will help you met your goals. Of course you will have to complement your work out routine with the correct diet.

There are many diets that have been developed over the years. Some of these diets are ideal for weight loss and others are best for gaining muscle. The key to both of these diets is eating healthy. A healthy life style is also key to losing weight or gaining muscle mass. You will need to come up with an exercise routine that suits your work schedule. This will require some research and you will have to work hard to make you exercise routine work.

There are a number of diets that have proven to be successful for weight loss. These include the smoothie diet, vegan diet, paleo diet and the Atkins diet. These diets will produce results but will require that you follow the plan. Some of these diets are better suited for different people, depending on their life styles

The smoothie diet has proven to be successful for many people. However this diet can be misleading because some people eat to many fruits and not enough vegetables in their smoothie mixes. You will have to stick to the guidelines when using this type of diet.

Another diet to consider is the vegan diet. The food you will be consuming will have no animal products in it. This includes eggs and all dairy products such as yogurt and cheese. You will probably need vitamin supplements, but once you figure out the proper types of food to consume, your body will become rejuvenated. This type of diet is the extreme version vegetarianism.

Another type of diet to consider is the paleo diet. This diet allows you to eat animal protein. This diet is useful building lean muscle mass. You will have to stick to whole grain food. What you eat using dietary this system can work in your favor if you are trying to gain weight. The weight you will gain will be lean muscle. This dietary system will give you protein, healthy fats and carbohydrates from fruits and vegetables. You will be able to include chicken and fish in this diet. This system is based on what dietary experts think people used to eat before we started to plow the soil and lost our hunter and gatherer roots. Hence the term paleolithic diet.

If you are serious about building muscle consider the anabolic diet. This diet is a muscle-building diet and a weight loss dietary system. It alternates low carbohydrate food days with high carbohydrate food days.

Whatever your weight loss or muscle-building goals are do some research to consider what is best for you. If possible seek the advice of a nutritionist or health care professional.

Best Regards.

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Your Body After 65 Years of Age

By Dr Richard L Travis                   

YOUR BODY after 65 Years of Age

Well if you have hit 65, you probably already have noticed changes in your body. It is almost inevitable that we will sag, wrinkle, creek and have skin issues.

HINT: Hairs may appear where and when you least expect them:

This is more of a male issue, but not totally. Out of nowhere 2-inch hairs stick out of your ears or eyebrows. Those hairs weren't there yesterday, were they? It's a mystery. So, pluck them out with tweezers, or cut them with little scissors, or get one of those little battery run hair trimmers that stick up into your nose or into your ears. But whatever you do, please trim them. It's difficult to hold a conversation with someone when you are faced with a 2- or 3-inch hair protruding from someone's nostril or eyebrow or nose.

HINT: Give permission to your spouse or someone close to give you the hair report:

It would be great if you had someone who could safely and nicely point out to you that you have an alien hair growing on your chin, or wherever. Try to find that person, and don't be offended when they point it out.

HINT: Go to the Barber at least once a month if not more often:

Women are usually much better about grooming than men, especially when it comes to the hair on their head. Men do you realize how bad the back of your neck looks with all that curly grey hair on it? It is not sexy or appealing in any way. If you can't get your spouse to give the back of your neck a quick shave once a week, it is going to start looking nasty soon.

HINT: Men really need to shave Daily:

Even if you are retired, unless you are a mountain man, or on an extended camping trip with your buddies, please shave daily. It is not attractive to see that stubble, and it will give you something to do each day. (It even makes your face more kissable.)

HINT: Brown spots, growths, and skin tags appear magically:

If you escape spots and growths and skin tags, then I hope you are grateful. Your Dermatologist will usually remove skin tags, or you can go to YOUTUBE and see different ways to do it at home. But if you get brown spots and crusty growths, common for people of some cultures, you will have to live with them or see a plastic surgeon. Some beauty products are available to bleach out some brown spots, but you could spend a king's fortune on creams and potions to remove wrinkles and spots and not see much change. There are some products that have helped people with brown spots, but I would suggest seeing a cosmetologist for a consultation.
A good dermatologist is worth his/her weight in gold. Not only can they keep your skin cancer free, but they can offer advice about skin issues you may have, and the dermatologist may lead you to some helpful solutions. As we age, most of us could benefit by going to a dermatologist at least once a year, but I suggest twice.

HINT: We all wrinkle:

It is difficult looking into the mirror and seeing your mom's or grandmother's face looking back at you. Your wrinkles don't have to define you. You could spend a great deal of money going through plastic surgery to have a youthful-looking face, but sadly most of us can see that you "had some work done." If it makes you feel better about yourself, and you can afford it, then do it. If not, live with your wrinkles with class. You earned them, but don't wear them as a badge of honor. Let people see your heart and your loving personality clearer than your wrinkles.

HINT: Get prepared for some sagging:

Most people can't escape the sagging underarms, the sagging breasts, and rear-end that happens as we age. You can stay fit, and it may help you some, but a little pouch above the belt or below the belt also develops for most people. Weight changes may have some effect on sagging and pouches, but this is a very, very common phenomenon for people as they age no matter what their weight.

This article is taken from the new Kindle book on Amazon: " Senior Moments: A Guide to Aging Safely and Gracefully" by Dr. Richard L. Travis

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The Benefits Of Berberine

By Abdul Waheed Zafar 

As far as natural supplements are concerned, berberine is a popular compound. It's found in a lot of plants like Goldenseal, Phellodendron, tree turmeric, oregan grape and barberry. This bright yellow compound is used as a dye. Besides, it's used in conventional Chinese medicine and in Ayurveda in order to treat microbial infections, gastrointestinal conditions, and oriental sores, just to name a few. Let's take a look at some benefits of berberine.

Uses of berberine

This compound is popular as it helps manage a lot of age-related conditions like diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol. Let's discuss some important benefits it offers.

1. Regulates your blood sugar levels

If you don't have enough insulin in your body, you may develop insulin resistance, which can increase your blood sugar levels. This may damage your body cells, organs, blood vessels, and nerves. So, taking berberine can help regulate your blood sugar levels.

2. Helps you manage your weight

Obesity can result in a lot of health conditions like depression, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiac disease. Although exercise is an ideal way of losing weight, it may not be possible for everyone to lose weight with exercise. Therefore, taking berberine supplements is a good alternative.

For instance, if you take 500mg of this supplement per day for twelve weeks, you can lose around 5lbs. This is a great way of losing way, and the good thing is that you won't have to spend hours in the gym lifting heavy weights.

3. Regulates your cholesterol levels

Heart disease is on the list of the most common causes of death in the world. In the US, around 2,300 patients die because of cardiovascular disease on an annual basis. According to estimates, around 17.9 million people lose their lives because of CVDs across the globe.

Berberine can reduce lipid levels in your blood in addition to reduce intracellular cholesterol. Besides, this compound can reduce the dietary cholesterol in your small intestine. Also, it can increase your HDL as well, which is good for your health.

Is Berberine good for Anti-Aging?

Berberine is a good AMPK enzyme activator. Therefore, it helps as an effective longevity booster and anti-aging agent. Aside from this, it may also promote your mitochondrial function and health.

Why should you supplement with berberine?

Your endocrine system is quite important for your tissue function, metabolism, development, and growth. As you get older, this system is affected by your physiological and biological changes. So, it interferes with the catabolism, production and secretion of chemicals and hormones.

Therefore, taking berberine supplements is a great idea to restore the balance. These supplements are good for the endocrine system of glands. As far as anti-aging supplements are concerned, this one is best.

The takeaway

In short, berberine is an ideal supplement for you if you are looking for a way to lose weight, reduce cholesterol levels and prevent a lot of conditions. Many experts recommend berberine as one of the most effective supplements out there. It slows down your aging process and triggers your endocrine system. So, taking these supplements is a great idea.

You can take a look at YouthandEarth if you want to purchase berberine supplements for longevity and anti-aging.

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What Is CBD Oil?

By Shalini M

In this article, we are going to find out what CBD is and how it can work for your benefit. In June 2018, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowed the use of CBD oil for the treatment of 2 types of epilepsy. So, it can be said that CBD does work as far as the treatment of some specific conditions or diseases is concerned. Let's find out more.

What is CBD oil?

CBD is on the list of several compounds called cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. Many research studies have been done to find out different therapeutic uses of this oil.

Basically, CBD oil contains concentrated form of CBD. However, it's important to keep in mind that the concentrations and their uses vary. So, you may want to consult an expert before using CBD for your condition.

Is CBD marijuana?

In cannabis, the best-known compound is delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol aka THC, according to most reports. And THC is the most active part of marijuana. As a matter of fact, marijuana has both CBD and THC in it. And the effects of both these compounds vary.

When smoked or used in cooking, THC imparts a "high" effect. Actually, THC tends to break down in heat or when it enters the body. On the other hand, CBD is not psychoactive, which means it has no effect on your state of mind when consumed.

But CBD can create changes in your body. In fact, according to some research studies, it may have many medical benefits as well.

Where does it come from?

CBD is obtained from the cannabis plant. Commonly, cannabis plant is known as marijuana or hemp based on the degree of THC. It's important to note that legal hemp plants mustn't contain more than 0.3% THC, according to Farm Bill.

Marijuana farmers have bred their hemp plants to produce more THC and many other compounds. However, these farmers don't modify the plant in any way. These plants are used to produce CBD oil.

How does it work?

All types of cannabinoids attach to some specific receptors in your body to create a special effect. And the same applies to CBD as well. Actually, your body produces some types of cannabinoids automatically. Also, it has two powerful receptors for CBD: CB 2 receptors and CB1 receptors.

As far as CB1 receptors are concerned, they are found across your body. However, many are found in your brain as well. The ones found in the brain help with memories, appetite, thinking, mood, emotions, pain, movement and many other functions. And these are the receptors THC attaches to. On the other hand, CB2 receptors are quite common in your immunity system, and they have an impact on pain and inflammation.

In the past, researchers believed that CBD2 receptors are the receptors that CBD attaches to, but now they know that CBD won't attach to any of the receptors. In fact, it looks like it helps your body get better use of its own cannabinoids.

So, this is a description of CBD and how it can help your body.

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Psychology of Drug Addiction & Substance Abuse Disorder, Causes & Solutions

Substance use disorders

Opioid Producers Put Blame on Addicts

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola
December 03, 2019

 Story at-a-glance

• Opioid overdoses kill more than 130 people in the U.S. daily in an unprecedented crisis that continues to spiral out of control
• Purdue Pharma, which manufactures OxyContin, was instrumental in driving up sales of the drug to close to $2 billion a year by 2004
• As it became clear that people were dying from opioids, Purdue Pharma engaged in extensive damage-control tactics, including suggesting that the people dying from opioids were already drug addicts
• Purdue Pharma hired notorious PR firm Dezenhall Resources, which helped spread the opioid anti-story — the idea that pain patients who may lose access to opioids were the true victims of the opioid crisis
• In September 2019, Purdue Pharma filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of a deal to settle the more than 2,000 lawsuits it’s currently facing
• Mundipharma, which is selling OxyContin in China, is using many of the same marketing tactics Purdue Pharma is now being accused of

Opioid overdoses kill more than 130 people in the U.S. daily¹ in an unprecedented crisis that continues to spiral out of control. The pharmaceutical companies behind these drugs are now facing mounting lawsuits, as it's become clear that they're the ones with blood on their proverbial hands, having pushed drugs on unsuspecting pain patients while knowing they were unsafe.
From 1999 to 2017, more than 702,000 people died from a drug overdose and, in 2017, this was a leading cause of injury-related deaths in the U.S. Of the 70,000 drug-overdose deaths that occurred that year, 68% involved opioids.²
Purdue Pharma, which manufactures OxyContin, was instrumental in driving up sales of the drug to close to $2 billion a year by 2004,³ and as it became clear that people were dying as a result, they engaged in every damage-control tactic they could think of, even suggesting that the only people dying from opioids were already drug addicts.
In a major exposé by ProPublica, the lengths Purdue Pharma went to downplay OxyContin's risks are revealed. In short, ProPublica senior reporter David Armstrong wrote, "OxyContin's makers delayed the reckoning for their role in the opioid crisis by funding think tanks, placing friendly experts on leading outlets, and deterring or challenging negative coverage."<sup>4

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WebMD and Healthline Exposed Violating Your Privacy

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola
December 04, 2019

 Story at-a-glance

• Dozens of popular health websites are tracking, storing and sharing your personal data without explicit consent, including WebMD (the leading health website) and Healthline (currently the third most popular health site)
• Of 100 health websites, 78% shared user data with DoubleClick, Google’s advertising arm, while 48% shared data with Amazon. Facebook, Microsoft and AppNexus, another advertising firm, also received user data
• This kind of information sharing is illegal in Europe. The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation requires websites to request and obtain explicit consent for the sharing of “special category data,” which includes health data
• Google claims it does not build advertising profiles from sensitive data and does not permit advertisers to use such data to target ads, yet if not used for advertising, what is the health data being used for, and why is it collected and shared in the first place?
• A report by the data privacy advocacy group Privacy International revealed mental health websites are also sharing sensitive personal data with third parties without the consent required under EU law. Some websites shared data with third parties in HTTP rather than HTTPS, which means the data, which contains unique identifiers, is susceptible to interception by hackers as well

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