Author: Spirit Web Team

Amid today’s opioid crisis, it can be difficult for acute and chronic pain patients to get the help they need. Doctors have become wary of patients who ask for too much pain medication, and they are on their guard against “doctor shopping” for patients who want to be prescribed more medication than is necessary for their condition. Dr. J. Fred Stoner, the President of the Lawrence County Medical Society, outlines some of the ways that the medical profession is finding a balance between the needs of pain patients and the stark reality of the opioid epidemic.

Heart conditions have become increasingly common in the general population. Diabetes, high blood pressure, inactivity, tobacco, and alcohol use, and poor diet all contribute to the development of heart problems. These conditions can be treatable, but frequently they are serious and require treatment from a cardiology specialist. Dr. Allen Amorn, a cardiologist and electrophysiologist situated in Canfield, Ohio, shares the top 6 heart problems and their causes, along with general recommendations to reduce the chances of developing serious heart disease.

Sadly, so many people in the U.S. are overweight and on some form of mood-altering substance – whether it is alcohol, drugs, tobacco or caffeine. Many engage in little or no exercise throughout the week. They are aging prematurely, precisely because of their lack of exercise and poor choices about what they ingest in their bodies. They have been in these unhealthy patterns so long that they don’t even know what it is like to feel radiant and healthy.

This week, Jews all over the world sit down at the seder table and commemorate the Passover story from the Book of Exodus. Jews throughout history have suffered persecution and exile. Andrew C. Grossman from Minneapolis, Minnesota explains the story of the redemption of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt and how it has been a source of inspiration and hope in their darkest moments.

When thinking about how one can help society prosper, people tend to think about the prominent figures that are highly ranked. These include individuals like celebrities, billionaires, politicians, and so on. And although these types of people have more capacity to make a change, they are far from the only group of trendsetters that can be impactful. On the contrary, one could make an argument that anyone with enough patience, empathy, and motivation could be a force for change.