Pain Relievers May Be Damaging Your Hearing—7 Natural Alternatives

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'Pain relievers may help you get a good night’s sleep, but they could also lead to hearing loss.

Most people don’t like to rely on over-the-counter pain relievers, but sometimes it’s difficult not to. Regular aches and pains, headaches, arthritis, and more can all cause pain strong enough to interfere with work and daily life, say nothing of trying to get a good night’s sleep.

According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, an estimated 20 percent of American adults (42 million people) have pain that disrupts their sleep a few nights a week or more.

We all know that lack of sleep isn’t good for us, so surely popping a few ibuprofen is better than lying awake suffering?' 

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New Study: Vaporized Marijuana is a Safe and Effective Pain Treatment

 

'When we talk about the medicinal benefits of marijuana, those who disapprove of its use tend to roll their eyes. But the fact is, this powerful plant has numerous potential applications in healthcare and pain management in particular. A new study has once again demonstrated that the vilified plant can safely and effectively treat general pain along with the painful symptoms of neuropathy.

Neuropathy is damage to the nervous system – particularly the peripheral nervous system (not including the brain and spinal cord). It is characterized by pain and numbness especially in the hands and feet, and is often the result of diabetes. Neuropathy can also be caused by injuries, toxic exposure, infections, and more.'

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