Health & Beauty

Medicine has evolved substantially in recent decades thanks to technological advances, a better understanding of complex biological processes, and continued research into new and innovative ways to promote health. From the medieval days of bloodletting, often through difficult periods of trial and error, our collective grasp on what works in terms of bettering humanity’s overall health has made enormous leaps.

Here are some of the key ways that healthcare has evolved, what it means for you and your family, and what kinds of new advances we might expect moving into the future....

Since 1928, cannabis consumption in the UK is illegal. This despite UK boasting top position as the leading cannabis supplier of legal cannabis. While behind closed doors people use cannabis products for recreational reasons, the law remains adamant on upholding the laws that bar people from consuming it.

Cannabis is classified as a class B drug. The law is clear that you can only consume cannabis if it is for medical reasons. You must, however, have a valid medical marijuana prescription from a licensed specialist.

Read on to find out more concerning cannabis usage and the...

Did you know that one in six people (one in five in Devon) have hearing loss in the UK and for those over fifty this rises to four in ten? Hearing loss affects both children and adults, some people are born deaf, some loose hearing through an accident or subjection to loud noise and for others hearing can be a gradually loss over time. As a charity which supports Deaf (BSL Users) and people with disabilities, Living Options Devon regularly engages with its service users. The charity also facilitates service providers and encourages them to better support and improve services for those with...

When you wake up in the morning or after long hours of rest, do you feel a shooting pain at the bottom of your heels as you walk a few steps? Well, if you do then you might be suffering from a foot condition called Plantar Fasciitis.

The pain in this condition is similar to that of arthritis and thus, can be quite painful. If remains untreated, it can lead to more problems and other diseases. That being said, there are various treatments available for this condition, such as, physical therapy, NSAIDs, and other exercises. However, none of them are as organic as CBD.

CBD...