Bundle Up and Get Outside: Winter Hiking with Cannabis
“Among the best documented effects of cannabis is its ability to deliver “a pleasant euphoria and sense of relaxation,” according to no less an authority than the U.S. government”
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Too Much Booze? How Cannabis May Help Your Hangover
“Canadian researchers found that THC stimulates the CB1 receptors in the brain, especially those located in the regulatory centers responsible for nausea and vomiting. CBDA, on the other hand, the raw form of CBD has been found in preclinical studies as a powerful compound to relieve nausea”
Study Suggests Edibles Safest Way to Consume Cannabis
“In a report released earlier this year, Colorado’s Department of Public Health & Environment found that cannabis consumers in the state are increasingly turning to edibles”
CBD Produces ‘Significant Positive Effect’ for Kids Suffering from Seizures
“in research published in the New England Journal of Medicine. According to that study, children taking cannabidiol reported the decrease in convulsive seizures was 23 percentage points greater than the decrease in seizures among children taking a placebo”
Is Tension Causing A Throbbing Noggin? Try This Remedy
“medical marijuana clinics in California found that 2.7 percent of medical marijuana cards were issued by physicians for treatment of headaches and that 40.7 percent of the patients self-reported that cannabis had therapeutic benefits for headaches and migraines”
The Pause That Refreshes: How to Take a ‘Tolerance Holiday’
Tolerance Holidays, also known as T-breaks, are recommended for many reasons. Most long-term consumers of cannabis report that refraining from the herb for an extended period allows your body and mind to re-calibrate.
Hectic Holidays Got You Stressed Out? Take the Edge Off
“Chronic stress is one of the major causes of depression,” … “Using compounds derived from cannabis — marijuana — to restore normal endocannabinoid function could potentially help stabilize moods and ease depression”
Yes, Cannabis is Kosher
“It should come as no surprise that Jewish religious authorities offer a nod of approval to medical cannabis. Under Jewish law, the preservation of physical well-being is looked upon as among the highest of religious commands, and strict religious demands may be set aside in favor of measures that relieve pain and suffering”
Fibromyalgia Sufferers Find Pain Relief with Cannabis
“cannabis, either inhaled or used as a topical treatment, can reduce both pain and muscle stiffness and lower the inflammation that often accompanies fibromyalgia and enhances relaxation and sleep”
How Cannabis Works for Anxiety Disorders
“Numerous animal and human studies indicate that CBD oil has powerful anti-anxiety properties. CBD oil is safe, non-toxic and may be beneficial to treat a number of anxiety-related disorders”
Holiday Season Got You Stressed? Here’s How to Remain Chill
“Relaxation (55 percent) is the most widely cited reason why people consume cannabis. The next three most common reasons cited are to relieve stress (40 percent), to enhance the enjoyment of a social experience (40 percent) and to reduce anxiety (39 percent)”
Talking Turkey About Cannabis at Thanksgiving
“While cannabis use shouldn’t be difficult to discuss at family gatherings, many patients find the topic difficult to broach. That’s in large part because of the stigma that clings to marijuana as a result of the federal government’s century-old decision to classify it as a dangerous “Class 1” substance”