Cannabis Improves Quality of Life for Fibromyalgia Patients in Israeli Study
Fibromyalgia is a condition involving widespread musculoskeletal pain. The condition is accompanied by feelings of fatigue, lack of sleep, memory issues, and mood swings. It is estimated that as many as one out of every 20 people on earth suffer from fibromyalgia. Women are much more likely to be diagnosed with fibromyalgia...
Inhaled Cannabis “Safe And Effective” for Treating Lower Back Pain According to New Study
Since at least 1990, and likely prior, lower back pain is the leading cause of years lived with disability worldwide. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017, roughly 7.5% of the world’s population experiences some level of lower back pain. The study defined lower back pain as, “pain in the area on the posterior...
Cannabis Spray Shows Promise for Cancer Patients With Refractory Pain
One area of cannabis research that is of particular interest to people around the globe, and for obvious reasons, pertains to how the cannabis plant can be used to help people suffering from cancer. It’s one of the most intriguing, and yet also controversial topics in the cannabis world. A growing body of peer-reviewed research is...
History of Cannabis Use Not Linked to Greater Severity of Psychosis
Just because someone has consumed cannabis and suffers from mental health struggles, that does not automatically mean that the cannabis consumption caused the mental health issues that the person is unfortunately experiencing. That may seem like a logical statement, however, cannabis opponents do everything that they can to try to...
Study Links Cannabis to Improved Sleep in Adults With PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a very serious issue all over the globe. Could cannabis help those suffering with PTSD sleep better? The prevalence of PTSD is estimated to be 3.9% in the general population, and a much higher rate for those that have lived in countries where war and conflict has occurred. According to...
Cannabis Linked to Better Quality of Life in Adults With Autism
It is estimated that as much as 1% of the world’s population has autism spectrum disorder, although many cases go undiagnosed so it’s quite possible that there are more people out there that have autism spectrum disorder. Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental condition that affects how people communicate...
CBD Extracts Reduce Agitation in Dementia Patients: New Study
According to the World Health Organization as many as 55 million people worldwide live with some level of dementia. That number is expected to increase to 78 million by 2030 and up to 139 million by 2050. Dementia is a syndrome that involves the deterioration of cognitive function among those that suffer from the condition....
Canadian Doctors Need Better Education About Cannabis
Despite what some governments around the world may claim, cannabis does indeed possess tremendous medical value. This is repeatedly proven by a growing number of peer-reviewed studies and personal testimonies from suffering patients that have successfully treated their condition(s) with cannabis. So why are many doctors still unfamiliar...
Can You Be Allergic to Cannabinoids?
The myths that tarnished the reputation of cannabis for decades are finally starting to subside. Millions of Americans now use cannabis and its derivatives to promote recovery, naturally manage pain, and improve their mental well-being. However, there is still one question that many first-time users have about the drug — can you be...
New Study: THC Offers Symptomatic Relief for Tourette Syndrome
As many as one percent of people worldwide suffer from Tourette Syndrome to some degree, although many cases go undiagnosed. Tourette Syndrome is a nervous system disorder that involves the patient making repetitive movements and/or unwanted sounds. Most cases of Tourette Syndrome start when the sufferer is a child, with...
Cannabis May Be “Useful Treatment Strategy” for Fibromyalgia Patients
Fibromyalgia is a serious problem across the globe, affecting people of all ages. It is estimated that as many as one out of every twenty people on earth suffer from the condition to some degree. According to Mayo Clinic, “Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by...
Medical Cannabis as a Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity Symptoms
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive disease that affects the central nervous system and is usually diagnosed in young adults between 20 and 40 years of age. Nevertheless, the condition can arise at any time and statistics show that the number of women suffering from this disease is higher than that of men. The causes that...
World Athletics President: 'Reconsider Cannabis Policies'
Athletics plays a huge role in society across the planet. Some sports are more popular than others in any given part of the world, however, you will be hard pressed to find a part of the world that doesn’t have athletes competing in some fashion, as well as fans watching them do it. With that in mind, it’s not a coincidence that...
Is the Medical Cannabis Industry Failing Patients?
“Consistent results from medical marijuana do not exist,” said Sami Spiezio, founder and CEO of Canna Group Consulting LLC in Columbus, Ohio. According to Statista, the medical cannabis industry in the United States is exploding. Whereas Americans spent nearly $5 billion on medical marijuana in 2019, sales are expected to reach...
Could Cannabis Replace Antibiotics for Livestock? Thai Farmers Think So
Thailand is distributing free cannabis plants and finding innovative ways to incorporate the plant into other industries. The country is moving quickly into the international cannabis industry – and for several reasons beyond just legalization. The first of course was the announcement of the distribution of a million cannabis...
Cancer Patients “Improved Significantly” After Medical Cannabis Use
Cancer is absolutely one of the worst things on this planet. If you or a loved one has suffered from cancer then you know firsthand how awful it is. Scientists and doctors have worked countless hours over many decades to try to get to the bottom of what causes cancer in an attempt to try to prevent it, as well as working to determine...
Announcing The Third Annual Portugal Medical Cannabis Conference
Can cannabis help children with autism, cancer, epilepsy or even psychosis? Doctors and researchers say yes and they will explain how next week, at Portugal Medical Cannabis Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. The growing trend towards the legalization of cannabis worldwide leaves no room for doubt: cannabis does, indeed, have the...
Changing the Trajectory of the Medical Cannabis Revolution
Medical cannabis is gaining traction and acceptance. Studies show it can ease physical ailments like chronic pain and muscle spasms. It can also help relieve emotional and mental health problems like anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. The benefits of medical cannabis are being proven, with more studies emerging every...
Powerful Motivators for Using Cannabinoids In Your Health Regimen
Cannabinoids have a range of health benefits from improved sleep quality to reduced joint pain. However, if you’re a first-time user of cannabis-derived products, you probably don’t know how to incorporate them into your current health regime. Not knowing how to use cannabinoids isn’t your fault. We all grew up with...
Feeling Stressed? 4 Proven Ways CBD May Help You Relax
In recent years, CBD has become so popular that you can find it in vape shops, organic food stores, and wellness centers, and virtually anyone is likely to know something about it. But if you do not know what it is, let us explain it to you. In short, it is a natural compound derived from the cannabis plant that gained recognition...
Most Canadian MS Patients Love Medical Cannabis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a serious issue around the world. It is estimated that as many as 2.8 million people suffer from MS globally and that someone new is diagnosed with the health condition every 5 minutes. MS is a progressive disease involving damage to the sheaths of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord....
5 Ways to Use CBD for Anxiety
In recent years, many people have started using CBD as a remedy to various health issues thanks to its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and sedative properties. One of the most prominent uses of CBD is anxiety treatment – cannabidiol interacts with brain receptors altering serotonin inhibition, which results in reduced anxiety and...
5 Important Considerations for Keeping a Medical Cannabis Card
Renewing your medical cannabis certificate can be more stressful than it should be. There are many problems you can face when renewing your medical cannabis card, whether the process goes quickly or takes months to finish. Hopefully, this article can help you avoid these common problems and make the renewal process run smoothly so...
Benefits of Taking CBD Before Going to Sleep
CBD is widely used as a health supplement and is considered one of the best all-natural products for those looking to maintain good overall health and fitness levels. However, the benefits CBD offers go beyond its role as a supplement. A growing number of people are looking to CBD products to improve their quality of sleep....
Exclusive: Former President Bill Clinton Endorses CBD
The 10th annual invite-only Impact Forum is well underway in Orlando, Florida. Well-heeled attendees and thought leaders gathered at GuideWell Innovation Center in Lake Nona to listen to panels on crucial topics regarding the convergence of medicine and societal advancement, including healthcare and the future of modern...
Cannabis-Infused Eye Drops May Treat Rare Eye Condition
One of the most important parts of the human body is the eye. It is always a concerning situation when a person gets something caught between their eyeball and their eyelid, especially when they can't seem to get it out. The same is true when a person's eyelid twitches due to them being tired, stressed, or having too much...
Oral CBD Found to Prevent COVID-19 Infection in Humans
New research found cannabidiol (CBD) effectively blocks SARS-CoV-2 replication in human cells. The study was published Thursday in the peer-reviewed journal Science Advances. A team of 33 researchers at the University of Chicago and the University of Louisville found people taking 100 milligrams-per-milliliter of high-purity...
More Research Links Cannabis to Treatment for Novel Coronavirus
Compounds found in cannabis prevented the novel coronavirus, the virus that causes COVID-19, from penetrating healthy human cells. The findings were published in the Journal of Nature Products. Cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), two compounds commonly found in cannabis, have potential to fight the virus...
Can Cannabis Ease Chronic Itch?
Medical marijuana (cannabis) may offer a promising option for patients with chronic itch, according to a new case study. Chronic itch — known clinically as chronic pruritus — is characterized as an unrelenting and sometimes even debilitating sensation to itch, and often lowers the quality of life for those who have...
Elias Theodorou is First Professional Athlete to Compete in U.S. With Medical Cannabis Exemption
Elias Theodorou, MMA fighter and medical cannabis advocate, will be competing with an exemption for the use of medical cannabis. Image provided by Jess Moran. This will be the first ever American bout with an in-competition Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) in place for medical cannabis. Many athletes have been penalized...