Cannabinoids after Orthopaedic Surgery?
AAOS NOW / ISSUE: FEB 2021 / RESEARCH04 The United States is in the midst of an epidemic of opioid misuse, overdoses, and overdose deaths. Of the approximately 70,000 drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2017, approximately two-thirds involved an opioid. Prior studies have estimated the aggregate economic cost of the opioid epidemic to be nearly $80 […]
Cannabis and bone healing
Cannabidiol, a nonpsychotropic component of marijuana, may enhance the healing process of bone fissures, according to a new study.Bone formation is stimulated by cannabinoid receptors, which suggests that cannabinoid drugs may be a useful treatment for bone diseases and fractures. “…Previously, researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU) and Hebrew University in Israel found that the […]
CBD oil helped manage pain of hip replacement
Sun., Feb. 24, 2019 The very well-written article by David Olive speaks about the anecdotal evidence of the efficacy of CBD. The reason that there is little science (proof) is that until the fall, the product was illegal. I understand that a scientist could go to jail for studying cannabis. There is little doubt that […]
7 AMAZING ANTI-AGING BENEFITS FROM CBD & EDIBLES
Posted on Jun 03, 2020, 5 p.m. Health benefits from cannabis have been attested by many. However, some people still stigmatize marijuana for its psychoactive effects. Little do these people know that the non-psychoactive component of cannabis brings with it a myriad of health benefits. And one of them is its ability to help men […]
Can CBD Help With Sleep?
What the Research Says By Colleen Doherty, MD Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc on May 14, 2020 While it’s true there is scientific evidence that CBD can help with sleep, many of the human studies examining this association are small, and/or they lack a control group.1 In addition, some studies have examined the combined role of […]
CBD for MS patients: a powerhouse duo for treating multiple sclerosis
Christina DeBusk September 6, 2019 CBD for MS patients is building supporting research Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a disease in which a person’s immune system attacks healthy tissues within the central nervous system. This results in a disruption of signals between the brain and the rest of the body, typically causing the person to experience balance and […]
A Vet Weighs in on CBD Oil for Dogs
Presented By Honest Paws May 15, 2019 With a growing list of potential health benefits and no known side effects, CBD is gaining in popularity among US consumers and their pets. While the research is more robust for humans, promising results are starting to come in for the use of CBD in treating ailments of […]
Effects of THC-Free CBD Oil on Agitation in Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease
Individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia often go through a period of significant behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). It is estimated that up to 90% of persons with dementia (PWD) experience behavior problems at some point. BPSDs can be challenging for both unpaid family caregivers as well as paid caregivers. Family […]
CBD for anxiety: What to know
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of several cannabinoids found in the Cannabis sativa plant. It is a non-psychoactive compound that may help treat anxiety and various other conditions. Anxiety disorders are the most prominent mental health conditions in the United States, affecting an estimated 31.1% of U.S. adults. What the research says “…According to the authors of […]
CBD For Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Kimberly Charleson Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD Updated on April 05, 2021 As cannabidiol (CBD) has grown in popularity over the years, major organizations like the Arthritis Foundation have released guidelines pertaining to its use in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). CBD is a non-psychoactive component of cannabis. The CBD in most products is extracted from hemp, a variety […]