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The dragonfly carries the wisdom of mental maturity, change, transformation, adaptability, self-realization, and the deeper meaning of life. These are the gifts that Amber and her guests offer listeners of The Dragonfly Connection podcast. 2020 set off a chain of events that has changed us forever and for many of us - forced us to face our unhealed mental and spiritual wounds. During this time of change and surrendering join Amber (The Dragonfly Momma) and her guests every week for open - honest - real (and healing) conversations to help you on your healing journey. New episodes out every week. Follow Amber on Instagram @the_dragonfly_momma
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Saturday Sep 21, 2019
Saturday Sep 21, 2019
The Opioid crisis has effected Amber and her family in very profound ways; and in this episode you'll find out why it's one of her soapbox issues.
Her family is not alone!
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), every day more than 130 people in the US die after overdosing on opioids.
In the late 1990's, pharmaceutical companies told the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioids for pain relief, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at increasing rates.
By 2017, more than 47,000 Americans had died as a result of opioid overdoses.
That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders due to prescription opioids, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (heroin is an opioid).
Statistics say 21-29% of patients who are prescribed opioids for chronic pain-misuse them; and It's estimated that 4-6% who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
The NIH and HHS (Department of Health and human service) are looking at ways to help put an end to this crisis. But, what about holistic and alternative methods? Are they paying attention???
Doubtful.
There are so many ways to help relieve, manage, and even treat pain conditions that don't include harming our bodies, or further risking our health.
There are so many ways to help relieve, manage, and even treat pain conditions that don't include harming our bodies, or further risking our health.
Among Amber's personal favorites: Chiropractic, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Diet, Physical Therapy, Watsu, Craniosacral Therapy, Reiki/Energy Healing, Herbs, Cannabis products, Essential oils...
The list is extensive. Practically every healing method that you can find at HealingWaze.com will have an effect on your pain levels. And, most are harmless.
Email Amber if you'd like to share your story at info@HealingWaze.com. She may even ask you to be a future podcast guest.
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When opioids got too expensive, drug dealers from Mexico came in and took advantage of what doctors had already started. Black Tar Heroin is no joke... so sad
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
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