What Veterinarians Really Think About CBD For Pets
Many doctors see the benefits of cannabis treatment. This is what they say. Angela Ardolino ENTREPRENEUR LEADERSHIP NETWORK WRITER August 19, 2020 CBD offers a bunch of potential benefits for our pets’ ailments, so why aren’t more veterinarians writing prescriptions? According to Dr. Andrea Carlson at Southlake Animal Hospital, “Your traditional vet may not recommend CBD […]
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 […]
The effects of CBD and THC on weight loss
Why is it that people who consume marijuana regularly, “stoners”, are always portrayed as skinny even though smoking marijuana is known to increase ones appetite, normally known as “the munchies”?[1] It is a stereotype however there are some truths behind it. On average, people who consume marijuana regularly have a lower BMI and a smaller waistline […]
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 […]
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 […]
Blood Clot Survivor – My Journey Back To Health
BY MICHELE ROSS, PHD “…I weaned myself off of opiates, Lyrica, and tons of other medications that were making me so sick I need to go the hospital weekly from side effects. Quitting cold turkey from my prescription of ms-contin (morphine) was one of the hardest things I had ever done, but it got easier with […]