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20 Mar Top 10 Cannabinoids And What They Do
09 Feb Cannabis more effective than prescriptions:Seventy year old grandmother threw out all her pills, says smoking cannabis manages her ailments
Vancouver resident Carol Francey, 70, attributed cannabis use of more than five decades to her excellent health today. According to Francey, she smoked cannabis to alleviate various conditions such as arthritis, sciatica, and insomnia. Francey added that her previous medications used to affect her balance and slurred her speech. However, the use of various forms of cannabis proved helpful in relieving her conditions without the unwanted side effects from her medications.
11 Dec Study: Out of 2,400 CBD Users, 42 Percent Gave Up Pharmaceutical Drugs
A new study shows that many consumers are giving up conventional pharmaceutical drugs in favor of CBD. CBD, or cannabidiol, is one of dozens of cannabinoids found in hemp, but unlike THC it doesn’t cause people to get “high.” In a study released in early August, market-research firm Brightfield Group surveyed 2,400 registered users of Hello MD, a medical cannabis education and advocacy website. One of the study’s most dramatic findings is that 42 percent of people who use CBD report that they’ve given up pharmaceutical drugs in favor of cannabis in some form. This figure includes both strains of psychoactive cannabis, a.k.a. “marijuana,” with high levels of CBD and CBD-only products like CBD oil supplements made from industrial hem
08 Dec Regular Cannabinoid Use Linked to Lower Stress, Says Study
One of the effects of chronic cannabinoid use could be a more subdued response when faced with stressful situations, according to a new study published Psychopharmacology. Scientists from Washington State University found that when placed in a simulated stressful situation, those who regularly consume cannabinoids produce less cortisol, the body’s main stress hormone.
30 Nov CBD Could Relieve Depression Faster than Any Other Anti-Depressant
When it comes to treating mental illnesses – especially depression – the options are unfortunately extremely limited. Most of the time pharmaceutical drugs can take weeks, if not months, before the patient notices a difference and oftentimes antidepressant medications are extremely addictive with a long list of potential side effects if you quit taking them suddenly. The worst part is that antidepressants only work for some people – at least 1 in 3 people with depression are unable to find relief through current antidepressant drugs.
04 Oct The Ultimate Guide to CBD and Sleep
Understanding CBD
09 Sep What is the Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency Syndrome?
Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency Syndrome (CEDS) is an umbrella term for a group of illnesses, including fibromyalgia, migraine and irritable bowel syndrome.
04 Sep Should You Try Cannabis Creams for Pain Relief?
Cannabis-infused sports creams claim to offer muscle relief. We spoke to experts to see if they're worth a shot.Chances are you're no stranger to muscle aches. Well, what if we told you that cannabis creams might help provide relief?
30 Aug CBD AND PARKINSON’S DISEASE
The endocannabinoid system and digestive imbalance play major roles in Parkinson's disease. Research on CBD, THC, and THCV has demonstrated that cannabis medicine may help to manage PD symptoms.
29 Aug 30 Amazing Uses Of CBD Oil
29 Aug Why Marijuana Compounds Could Eventually Replace Anti-Anxiety Meds
Research into the potential medical uses of marijuana compounds continues apace. Among the most recent, a study delved into why marijuana is an effective stress reducer. While not conclusive on their own, the results contribute to a longer-term possibility – that marijuana compounds may turn out to be more effective and safer in alleviating anxiety than prescription anxiety meds.