Corticosteroids Overuse; A Familiar Prescription Drug Crisis

April 17, 2020 00:55:08
Corticosteroids Overuse; A Familiar Prescription Drug Crisis
The CBD Ed Show with Ed Chaney
Corticosteroids Overuse; A Familiar Prescription Drug Crisis

Apr 17 2020 | 00:55:08

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Show Notes

Research is looking into alternatives to corticosteroids. With the development of corticosteroids drugs like cortisone, hydrocortisone, and prednisone as an effective way to alleviate pain by reducing inflammation in the body, also brought a slew of side effects such as glaucoma, cataracts, fluid retention, high blood pressure, mood swings, weight gain, diabetes, increased risk of infections, osteoporosis, suppressed adrenal gland function, thin skin, and slower wound healing. CBD is top on the list as and alternative.

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