Category: Cannabis & Wellness
“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.”
Read moreSep 24, 2018 | Cannabis & Wellness
“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”
Read moreSep 20, 2018 | Cannabis & Wellness
“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””
Read moreSep 17, 2018 | Cannabis & Wellness
“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.”
Read moreSep 13, 2018 | Cannabis & Wellness
According to the Department of Psychiatry at Yale University, “many of the published studies suggest a decrease in PTSD symptoms with marijuana use.”
Read moreSep 10, 2018 | Cannabis & Wellness
“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.”
Read moreSep 6, 2018 | Cannabis & Wellness
“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.”
Read moreSep 3, 2018 | Cannabis & Wellness
“Research suggests that the effects of cannabis on sleep may depend on many factors, including individual differences, cannabis concentrations and frequency of use.”
Read moreAug 30, 2018 | Cannabis & Wellness
“With CBD known to have anti-inflammatory properties, it can be a relief at the end of a long day’s work (or play…)”
Read moreAug 27, 2018 | Cannabis & Wellness
“If you are looking for a double dose of chill, combine a low dose of cannabis with a mindful meditation session.”
Read moreAug 23, 2018 | Cannabis & Wellness
“Experimental evidence suggests that endocannabinoids, molecules found in the body that closely resemble compounds found in the cannabis (marijuana) plant, may play a role in limiting intestinal inflammation.”
Read moreAug 20, 2018 | Cannabis & Wellness
“A survey published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology reported that of physicians polled, 77 percent felt that medical marijuana was more effective than conventional medications.”
Read moreAug 16, 2018 | Cannabis & Wellness