It’s estimated that over 200 million opioid prescriptions are written each year. This use and abuse has led to an epidemic that’s been fueled by chronic pain. Opioids temporarily hide pain by attaching to receptors in the brain and boosting feelings of pleasure. Unfortunately, they do nothing to stimulate healing, leading to a pattern of pain, medications, and more pain. The good news is that there is a better way to find relief.
Opioids are in the same family of drugs as heroin, and some opioid medications are thought to be even more addictive. The temporary relief that they offer comes at a steep price. In lower doses, opioids can cause drowsiness or dizziness. Higher doses can cause your breathing and heart rate to slow down to dangerous levels. But the most dangerous aspect of opioids is the addiction rate of up to 30%.
- Opioids bind to the receptions in your nervous system that block pain and produce intense euphoria
- Tolerance to opioids can build in just a few short days
- Withdrawal symptoms are severe and can lead to addiction
Hi! I'm Dr. Jessica
I’m Dr. Jessica Payne, Medical Intuitive, Doctor of Natural Medicine, and your go-to guide for living your life naturally…More
Check Out My Healthy Living Jumpstart
This program was born out of the need of my clients/friends/fellow strong mama's. Knowledge is power when it comes to your family's health. I provide that here!
12 Steps: Bio-Hack Your Family’s Health
This is your FREE Guide to begin to transform your families heatlh with out stealing more of your time and energy. No mama should have to take this Journey alone, Download now and we can do this together!!
Peptides and Longevity: What the Research Says
Longevity medicine has moved well beyond the realm of science fiction. What was once the exclusive obsession of biohackers and research scientists has become a genuine and growing area of clinical interest, and peptide therapy is sitting near the center of that...
Why Integrative Medicine Practitioners Are Turning to Peptide Therapy
If you’ve been paying attention on social media and across the web, peptides are taking the world of medicine by storm, especially when it comes to the world of integrative medicine. Patients are walking into integrative health clinics with more questions than ever...
The Connection Between Posture and Chronic Pain: What Your Spine Is Trying to Tell You
You’re probably doing it right now as you read this article: sitting at a desk or looking at your phone and bending your neck to see the screen. Our posture may seem like a small thing, but it has rippling effects that have a lasting impact on our overall health. If...