Can CBD Help Your Multiple Sclerosis?
by Lara DeSanto Health Writer. Medical ReviewerAshley Maltz, M.D. How Is It Supposed to Work? WHEN YOU’RE LIVING with multiple sclerosis (MS), it’s wise to have a range of tools in your arsenal to manage symptoms. CBD, a.k.a. cannabidiol, is chemical compound from the cannabis plant that is becoming more widely available as a method for dealing with […]
Can CBD Oil Help Treat Asthma?
Medically reviewed by Eloise Theisen, RN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC — Written by Kristeen Cherney on February 11, 2021. Cannabidiol (CBD) has increased in popularity to help treat a variety of health conditions. You may be wondering if this type of cannabinoid can help manage your asthma symptoms. Like other cannabinoids, CBD is derived from the cannabis plant. But unlike cannabis (often referred […]
High blood pressure – how much CBD oil will lower hypertension risk?
HIGH blood pressure risk could be reduced by making diet and lifestyle changes. Could taking CBD oil supplements help to lower the risk of hypertension symptoms? This is how much cannabis oil high blood pressure sufferers would need to take everyday to make a difference to blood pressure readings. High blood pressure affects more than 25 […]
A single dose of cannabidiol reduces blood pressure in healthy volunteers in a randomized crossover study
Khalid A. Jadoon,1Garry D. Tan,2 and Saoirse E. O’Sullivan1 US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health 2017 Jun 15 “…CONCLUSIONS. This data shows that acute administration of CBD reduces resting BP and the BP increase to stress in humans, associated with increased HR. These hemodynamic changes should be considered for people taking CBD. Further research is required […]
Is the cardiovascular system a therapeutic target for cannabidiol?
Christopher P Stanley, William H Hind, and Saoirse E O’Sullivan Published online 2012 Jun 1 US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Cannabidiol (CBD) has beneficial effects in disorders as wide ranging as diabetes, Huntington’s disease, cancer and colitis. Accumulating evidence now also suggests that CBD is beneficial in the cardiovascular system. CBD has direct actions […]
10 Health Benefits of CBD Oil That’ll Totally Blow Your Mind
LYNDSAY BURGINGER POSTED MAY 13, 2020 Don’t run the other direction or close your internet browser completely. CBD Oil is the newest health craze that’s taking over the nation and with it, we are here to answer all of your questions. While CBD is derived from Hemp plants, the effects of CBD differ slightly than what you would get from […]
3 Ways CBD Can Help With Heart Disease
By Cynthia Thaik, M.D., FACC Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women, killing a person every 37 seconds in the United States alone. Heart disease is the result of the cardiovascular system not working efficiently when the blood vessels harden and plaque accumulates over time. Treating this medical condition is the job […]
Kali-Extracts Launches Website for Cannabis-based COPD Treatment Candidate RespRX
by Mary Chapman | September 3, 2019 Kali-Extracts has launched a dedicated website for its cannabis-based therapy candidate, RespRX, for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and related disorders. The company announced that as it moves toward the goal of federal approval of RespRX, its website will be updated regularly with information about the applications’ status, as well as ongoing RespRX investigations and developments, KALY stated […]
CBD for Dogs: Everything You Need to Know
Matthew Everett Miller, DVM. Updated: May 27, 2020 In certain states, medical marijuana is an option for people seeking relief from ailments like seizures, pain, anxiety, and cancer. Pet parents and veterinarians alike are naturally wondering whether cbd for dogs, in the form of products such as cbd oil for dogs or cbd dog treats, […]
Potential of Cannabidiol for the Treatment of Viral Hepatitis
Jan-Mar 2017 Viral hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) pose a major health problem globally and if untreated, both viruses lead to severe liver damage resulting in liver cirrhosis and cancer. While HBV has a vaccine, HCV has none at the moment. The risk of drug resistance, combined with the high cost of current […]