Marijuana may be risky for those with heart disease
Marijuana in edible form may have cardiovascular risks for people at risk.
In recent years, the legalization of marijuana has become more widespread.
Some people use the drug recreationally, while some use it to relieve chronic pain and the impact of some mental health issues.
However, experts state that there needs to be more research into the effects of marijuana in older people.
Specifically, the scientific community needs to focus on educating the public on aspects such as potential effects and recommended dosages.
A Canadian Journal of Cardiology case report goes some way toward that. It examined a 70-year-old man who had a heart attack after eating a lollipop that was infused with 90 milligrams (mg) of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) — which is largely responsible for marijuana's psychological effects.
The man lived with stable coronary artery disease, and he was taking cardiac medication. He ate most of the lollipop and did so to help minimize pain and improve sleep.
Dr. Alexandra Saunders — who works in Horizon Health Network's Department of Cardiology in New Brunswick, Canada — described the man's 90-mg dose as "inappropriate."
Smoking a typical joint would expose a person to just 7 mg of THC, while a starting dose of a synthetic THC called dronabinol is only 2.5 mg. People with AIDS or cancer tend to use this version, and it can also combat nausea and encourage appetite................
Navy explains how to survive if you are being drowned in water.
Most of us drift through life pretty easily. Occasionally, something pops up forcing us to think outside of the box and do something we’re not too accustomed to but only rarely.
However, things can be very different if you’re a Navy Seal.
Clint Emerson is a former Navy Seal who has just written a book about 100 vital skills learnt in the U.S. Navy, and I think it’s only fair to say that while incredibly insightful, it’s pretty terrifying at times too.
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In this excerpt from Clint’s book,
100 Deadly Skills: The SEAL Operative’s Guide , Clint explains what you should do if somebody tries to drown you – whether that be in anything from shallow water to a rough sea.
However, things can be very different if you’re a Navy Seal.
Clint Emerson is a former Navy Seal who has just written a book about 100 vital skills learnt in the U.S. Navy, and I think it’s only fair to say that while incredibly insightful, it’s pretty terrifying at times too.
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In this excerpt from Clint’s book,
100 Deadly Skills: The SEAL Operative’s Guide , Clint explains what you should do if somebody tries to drown you – whether that be in anything from shallow water to a rough sea.
He writes:
When an operative is captured in hostile territory, the odds of survival are low.
Instead of being taken to trial, he will likely simply be made to “disappear” — which is why operatives practice escaping while wearing undefeatable restraints on hands and feet, both in water and on land.
Tied up, thrown into open waters, and left to drown to death, the well-trained operative still has recourse to a few skills that can help extend his life until he is found or reaches solid ground.
So as you can see, things are already pretty intense – but how can you stay alive?
When it comes to self-preservation in water, the key to survival is breath control. With the lungs full of air, the human body is buoyant — so deep breaths and quick exhales are key.
Buoyancy in freshwater is more challenging but still achievable. Panicking, which can lead to hyperventilation, is the number-one enemy to survival.
Instead of being taken to trial, he will likely simply be made to “disappear” — which is why operatives practice escaping while wearing undefeatable restraints on hands and feet, both in water and on land.
Tied up, thrown into open waters, and left to drown to death, the well-trained operative still has recourse to a few skills that can help extend his life until he is found or reaches solid ground.
So as you can see, things are already pretty intense – but how can you stay alive?
When it comes to self-preservation in water, the key to survival is breath control. With the lungs full of air, the human body is buoyant — so deep breaths and quick exhales are key.
Buoyancy in freshwater is more challenging but still achievable. Panicking, which can lead to hyperventilation, is the number-one enemy to survival.
My hair rescue experience: how I stopped baldnesss
Hi, I’m Manish!
I’d like to recommend something to men. Since everyone writes about the beauty of lady’s hair, the guys have no other option than go bald!
The truth is, mind you not many women are aware of this, we are scared of going bald sooner or later. And I am no exception!
I’d like to recommend something to men. Since everyone writes about the beauty of lady’s hair, the guys have no other option than go bald!
The truth is, mind you not many women are aware of this, we are scared of going bald sooner or later. And I am no exception!
-I started losing my hair when I just turned 25. By 30, I already had a huge bald spot. First I switched to different hair products, then I changed my haircut, then I gave up. Nothing helped me! To be honest, I was about to shave my head. But my wife said we will fight the problem.
Our battle for my hair
First, my wife insisted, convinced and went with me to see a specialist to talk about my hair and scalp. We spent quite a bit of money for tests and it took several weeks of our time. But in the end, the specialist who had years of experience simply shrugged and said the problem was due to my family history and there is nothing to do about it … But my wife said she won’t give up. And here’s what she came up with:
-1) Traditional recipes
I’d never go this way myself but my wife insisted on trying traditional recipes of masks. We used barley decoction, turnip oil, red chilli pepper. But all this gave no results, nothing besides a terrible smell and irritated scalp.
Our battle for my hair
First, my wife insisted, convinced and went with me to see a specialist to talk about my hair and scalp. We spent quite a bit of money for tests and it took several weeks of our time. But in the end, the specialist who had years of experience simply shrugged and said the problem was due to my family history and there is nothing to do about it … But my wife said she won’t give up. And here’s what she came up with:
-1) Traditional recipes
I’d never go this way myself but my wife insisted on trying traditional recipes of masks. We used barley decoction, turnip oil, red chilli pepper. But all this gave no results, nothing besides a terrible smell and irritated scalp.
-2) Supermarket products
All bottles available on the supermarket shelves looked great, smelled nice and had a bunch of great ingredients inside. But they made it only worse. My hair didn’t get thicker, instead I felt itchy and had dandruff. I preferred to stop experimenting.
-3) Shampoos and professional masks
It was my last hope! I spent almost half of my pay on luxury products. And I must say it was not without results – my hair stopped falling out rather quickly but this was still not the result I was after.
I wanted to have my hair back as much as possible.
-Anyway, I wouldn’t have started telling you the whole story if there was no happy ending!
While surfing online, my attention was caught by a website with information about the mask Spirulina Mask. Although it was hard to believe that something was finally going to help, I thought I had nothing to lose. We ordered the mask … and we witnessed a miracle!!!
-I applied the mask on my hair every three days, as per user recommendations. And after 2-3 times, I noticed that my hair was getting much thicker. And in 2 weeks, I found that my baldness has shrunk! And my hair began to regrow. I couldn’t believe it!
In about 4-6 weeks, my baldness was hardly visible. As far as I am concerned, I was happy. But my wife said that contains only natural ingredients hence it’s not addictive and therefore I could very well continue to use this mask.
All bottles available on the supermarket shelves looked great, smelled nice and had a bunch of great ingredients inside. But they made it only worse. My hair didn’t get thicker, instead I felt itchy and had dandruff. I preferred to stop experimenting.
-3) Shampoos and professional masks
It was my last hope! I spent almost half of my pay on luxury products. And I must say it was not without results – my hair stopped falling out rather quickly but this was still not the result I was after.
I wanted to have my hair back as much as possible.
-Anyway, I wouldn’t have started telling you the whole story if there was no happy ending!
While surfing online, my attention was caught by a website with information about the mask Spirulina Mask. Although it was hard to believe that something was finally going to help, I thought I had nothing to lose. We ordered the mask … and we witnessed a miracle!!!
-I applied the mask on my hair every three days, as per user recommendations. And after 2-3 times, I noticed that my hair was getting much thicker. And in 2 weeks, I found that my baldness has shrunk! And my hair began to regrow. I couldn’t believe it!
In about 4-6 weeks, my baldness was hardly visible. As far as I am concerned, I was happy. But my wife said that contains only natural ingredients hence it’s not addictive and therefore I could very well continue to use this mask.
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