Cannabinoids’ Propeties Antiproliferative – Prevents cancer cells from reproducing Antiangiogenic – Prevents formation of new blood vessels needed by tumor to grow Antimetastic – Prevents cancer from spreading to other organs Apoptotic – Induces cell to seek its own death
The world of advertising makes the object of its focus appealing; that has become the purpose of advertising. If the unappealing side of the object must be told, that is downplayed, of course. This concept is easy to talk about with drug commercials. The appealing part is fantasized in a very upbeat, happy world full of smiling actors. While the bad side of the drug is talked about, for the longest part of the commercial, usually, the actors are still frolicking happily about their fantasy. The end of the commercial ends with the statement “Ask your doctor if xxx is right for you”
Sound familiar?
Let’s see if we can begin to make sense of this for our ‘real world’ lives.
That means we have to talk about NNT and NNH as both of these are extremely important to our health and well being.
Let’s begins with NNT.
Number Needed to Treat: Treatments Don’t Work Like You Think They Work
But another problem is that a lot of those therapies are anything but benign. They come not only with costs, but also with side effects or problems.
We can quantify harms, too. Watch and learn about NNH!
So, with the current state of our medical industry, do we really want to succumb to simply ‘asking our doctor’ if the ‘latest and greatest’ touted (advertised) drug is right for you?
theNNT.com – provides several illustrative cases of NNT, NNH
What are the benefits of floating in a sensory deprivation tank?
Success Visualization
Mental Fitness is just as important as physical, an athlete or professional that lacks confidence or plays with fear, takes themselves out of the game. Floating helps you to visualize your success, putting you on the path of victory. Muscle Rehabilitation and Pain Relief
Floating puts the body in a weightless environment, taking pressure off the muscle, bones and joints. Then Epsom Salt works as a natural pain reliever and muscle relaxer, relieving pain from tendonitis and sprains, improving muscles and joints, while promoting quicker healing.
Reduces Anxiety, Depression and Promotes Relaxation
The stillness created by floating lowers blood pressure, breathing becomes less laboring and muscles relax, creating increased Theta Waves and allowing a sense of serenity.
Increased Memory, Problem Solving and Creativity
Our fast paced world is creating BRAIN STRAIN, we process more quantities of information now than ever before.Even one hour in an isolation tank will significantly calm your brain, allowing deeper thought, unlocking the subconscious mind, stimulating creativity and innovative thinking.
Impact Your Five Senses Like Never Before
Mental benefits from floating are almost LIMITLESS, you can see, hear and feel things that truly heal your body and your mind from the damage caused by the outside world.
WIM HOF “Iceman” Method: He’s nicknamed “The Iceman” for his ability to withstand extreme cold which he assigns to exposure to cold, meditation and breathing techniques. Hof has set out to spread the potential health benefits of his breathing techniques, working closely with scientists around the world to prove that the Wim Hof Method works. It is thought from current studies that by consciously hyperventilating Wim can increase his heart rate, adrenalin levels and blood alkalinity. To learn more about the Wim Hof Method check out: http://www.wimhofmethod.com