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  NST Law   Many people use marijuana without suffering any ill effects. As with alcohol, it’s possible to consume cannabis responsibly and in moderation. Marijuana can even address various health concerns, especially among those who respond poorly to conventional treatment options. Problems arise when using marijuana before or during activities that require the person’s full energy and attention. Driving under the influence of marijuana is particularly risky. Drowsiness is arguably the most significant concern regarding marijuana-impaired drivers safely operating a motor vehicle. Falling asleep behind the wheel can lead to a catastrophic accident, as tired drivers will focus more on staying awake rather than being aware and alert motorists. Driving While High Is Always Illegal Consuming marijuana remains illegal on a federal level, although medical and recreational consumption is permitted in many states. Driving, however, is off-limits after consuming marijuana. Every state ...

  What is Chiropractic Therapy? The goal of chiropractic  therapy  is to correct alignment problems, ease pain, and support the body's natural ability to heal itself. Chiropractors often treat problems related to the musculoskeletal system, including acute and chronic back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, headaches, arthritis, fibromyalgia and more. More than 90% of patients seeking chiropractic care are looking for pain relief. The manual treatment methods used by chiropractors range from stretching and sustained pressure to specific joint manipulations, which are usually delivered  by hand and involve a quick and gentle thrust. The purpose of the spinal manipulations is to improve joint motion and function. Chiropractic adjustments are most commonly done on the spine, but other parts of the body may also be treated in this way. Other forms of treatment, such as exercise and nutritional counseling, may also be used.   Studies of chiropractic indicate it’s safe a...

Herbal remedies have been used throughout history to treat a wide range of ailments, including joint, muscle and nerve pain, autoimmune diseases and migraine headaches. There is fossil evidence of humans using plants as medicine as long as 60,000 years ago. Although botanical medicine is considered alternative medicine in Western societies, it is the dominant form of medicine in a large part of the world, including China, India, and parts of South America and Africa. The   World Health Organization   estimates that 80% of the world’s population uses herbal medicine for at least some part of their primary health care. Many herbs are recognized as effective for the treatment of various medical conditions by authoritative sources, including the World Health Organization, the European Scientific Cooperative on Phytomedicine, and the German Commission E. Herbal medicines were developed by way of experimentation and cause-and-effect analysis. When a root, seed, or plant had a positi...