“the United States Food & Drug Administration approved an oral solution of cannabidiol (CBD) called Epidiolex for the treatment of seizures associated with two different types of epilepsy – Lennon-Gastaut Syndrome and Dravet Syndrome”
“As the seasons change and the weather gets cooler, our bodies and minds often struggle to make the transition…cannabis can play a key role in creating a more relaxed and happier you.”
“A study that came out of the UK suggests that cannabis may help to reduce brain damage after a stroke.”
“The U.S. approved for the first time Epidiolex, a compound derived from cannabis to treat certain types of epilepsy. The approval of the new drug will require a change in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s classification of marijuana compounds as Schedule I drugs.”
“the National Academy of Sciences published a study saying there is conclusive or substantial scientific evidence that cannabis is effective at treating chronic pain by calming muscle spasms”
“tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) another molecule found in cannabis, combined in animal studies to produce ”inhibition of pain pathway signaling … and anti-inflammatory effects””
“According to at least one former NFL player, nearly 90 percent of current players consume cannabis. And yet the league still punishes athletes for treating aches and pains with marijuana.”
According to the Department of Psychiatry at Yale University, “many of the published studies suggest a decrease in PTSD symptoms with marijuana use.”
“If you asked most cannabis consumers why they partake, most would include “relaxation” or “stress relief” in their answer. And recent research seems to back up the anecdotal evidence.”
“The study suggests that cannabis users suffering from intestinal diseases find relief because consuming cannabis introduces cannabinoids into the body which help relieve that inflammation.”
“Research suggests that the effects of cannabis on sleep may depend on many factors, including individual differences, cannabis concentrations and frequency of use.”
“With CBD known to have anti-inflammatory properties, it can be a relief at the end of a long day’s work (or play…)”