Mrs. Hansen-Novasio escaped her past life of domestic abuse including constant threats on her life (including her daughters) and has transformed into a lioness who helps women that have gone through many of the trials she faced and has overcome (including domestic verbal and physical abuse, mental trauma, changing mindset and body positivity). Katie is...
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Kratom: An Emerging Issue and Need for Regulations in the United States
Objective: To understand and highlight the current issues, emerging trends, and regulations of kratom in the United States.Data Sources: PubMed and PubMed Central of the National Library of Medicine, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and ClinicalTrials.gov databases were utilized.Study Selection: Studies published between January 1, 2000, and June 30, 2020, were accessed by using the MeSH term mitragyna...
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The Antidepressant-Like and Analgesic Effects of Kratom Alkaloids are accompanied by Changes in Low Frequency Oscillations but not ΔFosB Accumulation
Mitragyna speciosa, commonly referred to as kratom, is a tree species that is native to Southeast Asia and it has been used by individuals for centuries both recreationally and medicinally to improve mood and manage acute and chronic pain (Singh et al., 2016; Ismail et al., 2019). However, the increase of kratom sales across Europe...
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Assembly lawmakers abandon vote on bill legalizing the herbal supplement kratom after objection from police and doctors
MADISON – Assembly lawmakers on Wednesday abandoned a scheduled vote on a bill that would legalize an herbal supplement after objections from law enforcement officials and medical doctors. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, who supports the legislation, said Wednesday he didn’t agree with their concerns but acknowledged it was in limbo and may not have enough votes to...
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Could Kratom Help To Improve Stamina And Energy In NFL players?
There is a lot of controversy over kratom use in the sports world. Some athletes have claimed to use kratom to deal with injuries; others have used it during competition. With football becoming increasingly popular in recent years, many players rely on stimulants to improve their stamina and energy levels. It is where Kratom comes...
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5 Ultimate Reasons Why Every Athlete Loves Kratom?
A racer constantly has its sights set on the finish at the track. If they are going to succeed, they must be concentrated and fueled up at all times! Training and dieting are common practises for athletes with this level of dedication. Athletes need to complement their diets with dietary supplements as well. Kratom also...
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Kratom: What Does Science Say About the Controversial Botanical?
In the late 1990s, years before powdered kratom leaves became a commodity at smoke shops throughout the Western world, Duncan Macrae went searching for Mitragyna speciosa in the jungles of Borneo. The enigmatic Scot had lived in Bali for more than a decade. In the 1980s, he discovered a new species of monitor lizard and...
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Kratom: What science is discovering about the risks and benefits of a controversial herb
Kratom, a traditional Southeast Asian herbal medicine from the leaves of the tropical tree Mitragyna speciosa, has gained favor in the U.S. as a legal high over the past decade. Almost two metric tons of kratom are imported from Southeast Asia monthly. A typical dose of kratom consists of three to five grams, suggesting over...
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Controversial Decision in Florida Leads to Kratom Likely Being Regulated to Improve Consumer Safety
Florida legislature unanimously passes through the first committee in the process for regulation including testing to weed out the bad actors in the kratom industry In a twist that may have a snowball effect, Florida is pushing to regulate kratom. Kratom experts cite the drug as not dangerous and issues occur only when laced with...
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What are the risks and health benefits of Kratom tea?
Mitragyna speciosa is a tree that comes from Southeast Asia and is commonly known as Kratom. It has recently been gaining popularity in the West, with some people claiming its leaves have important health benefits. Although scientific research is lacking, there appears to be some evidence to support these claims, as well as numerous risks...
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