#pain-management

#pain-management

Much of our common understanding of hypnosis has been gleaned from mind-control plots in Hollywood movies or hokey on-stage demonstrations. On this episode of How To!, Carvell Wallace brings on Stanford University psychiatrist and researcher Dr. David Spiegel to talk about what hypnosis is (and isn't), as well as its potential to address stress, pain, and even athletic performance. Plus, with Carvell wrestling with an ongoing major project, Dr. Spiegel tests our host's hypnotizability-then leads him through an exercise aimed at confronting procrastination.

For centuries, cannabis has been recognized in different cultures as a plant with therapeutic potential. In modern times, as legalization spreads across the United States, scientific research and anecdotal evidence are converging on one powerful conclusion: cannabis is more than just a recreational substance-it is a versatile tool for wellness and, in particular, pain management. Among the wide range of cannabis products now available, high-THC full spectrum weed is gaining attention as a preferred choice for individuals seeking effective relief from chronic pain, inflammation, and discomfort.

For decades, cannabis was painted in narrow strokesassociated with youth culture, countercultural movements, or caricatures of laid-back stoners. But a powerful demographic shift is underway in the United States that challenges those old stereotypes. More than one in five Americans over the age of 50 now consume cannabis, according to multiple surveys. For many older adults, the plant has become more than a recreational choice; it is a practical tool for managing chronic pain, insomnia, nausea, anxiety, and the stressors that accumulate with age.

CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Sanjay Gupta vividly remembers the day he impaled himself on a wrought iron fence. He had just turned 12, and he was running through the neighborhood when he spontaneously decided to vault over a fence that he usually ran around. Except he didn't quite make it. "One of the spikes caught me on my side and went in the back area of my side and out the front," Gupta says.

The major study published in Pharmacy in 2025 provides clear evidence that medical cannabis helps relieve pain, reduces hospital visits, and improves quality of life.

"I got 28 or 29 shots in my hand throughout the playoffs, and I was like 'that can't be for nothing, we have to win.' So that was my mentality."

The pain began as a minor issue but escalated to the point of disrupting my sleep, ultimately leading to the discovery of a gall bladder problem.

Lindor's tenacity shines through, even as he deals with a fractured pinkie toe after continuing to play through past injuries, demonstrating his pain management resolve.

Untreated symptoms sometimes progress from pain to death, emphasizing the urgent necessity for diversity in medical education to ensure equitable healthcare.

Cachexia is characterized by severe weight loss and muscle wasting.

The therapeutic potential of medical marijuana for leg injuries lies in its ability to reduce pain and control inflammation, directly aiding recovery and mobility.

Cannabis and lion's mane mushrooms together provide a holistic approach to wellness, benefiting brain health, anxiety, and chronic pain.

There is a general consensus that the majority of people spoken to are very reluctant to call the ambulance service unless it is the only and last resort and the pain is so bad they have no excuse but to go hospital.

One study published in 2018 found that 15% of over 1,300 survey participants exceeded daily NSAID dosages, and most participants didn't recognize that all the products they were taking were NSAIDs.