MEDICAL CANNABIS AND VETERANS CONDITIONS
As of May 2013, there were more than 23 million total living veterans of military service in the US. Of those, almost 17 million served in wars. That includes more than 1.7 million veterans of WWII, 2.2 million veterans of the Korean War, 7.4 million veterans of the Vietnam War, 2.3 million veterans from the […]
Your Beginner’s Guide to the 9 Major Cannabinoids
by Dr. Jessica Knox July 19, 2020 Before we get into the nine major cannabinoids list below, I have a question for you: Have you ever wondered how cannabis actually works in the body? If you’ve read up on the endocannabinoid system, you’ll know that our bodies are full of receptors that interact with cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are chemical […]
How CBD Is Changing Mental Health Therapy
BY KEITH MYERS. AUG 12TH 2020 Research has shown that CBD can be used to effectively treat certain health conditions like cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, anxiety, and depression. It can also effectively treat mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, among other things. For years, depression and anxiety have been the most common mental disorders. And, […]
20 Health benefits of cannabis that everyone should know
22nd July 2019 Cannabis contains CBD which is a chemical that impacts the brain, making it function better without giving it a high along with THC which has pain relieving properties. Both substances can be extracted and enhanced for use through short path distillation. Users can get the following health benefits of cannabis: …”Relief of chronic pain There […]
The Science Behind CBD’s Effects on the Brain and Body
By Michelle Darian, MS, MPH, RD, April 21, 2020 A summary of the research of CBD on… READ MORE HERE…
Why Do Most Patients Use Medical Marijuana? Chronic Pain
Written by Brian Mastroiannion February 21,2019 A new study found that more than 62 percent of people who use medical marijuana do so to treat chronic pain. “… Boehnke says the findings were significant in adding to our current understanding of how medical marijuana is used. He points out it was striking to find the “vast majority […]
Cannabis compound inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication in human lung cells
By Sally Robertson, B.Sc. Mar 14 2021 Marsha Rosner from the University of Chicago in Illinois and colleagues found that cannabidiol (CBD) and its metabolite 7-OH-CBD potently blocked SARS-CoV-2 replication in lung epithelial cells. The CBD inhibited viral gene expression and reversed many of the effects the virus has on host gene transcription. The compound also […]
CBD has potential to decrease post COVID vaccine side effects by anecdotal medical evidence
Authored by Bak BasicsFebruary 1, 2021 As a health care worker, coronavirus vaccination was available to me. The first and second vaccinations were Moderna vaccinations on 12/27/2020 and 1/24/2021, respectively. After the first vaccination, pain at the insertion site was the only symptom that occurred. I attempted to minimize these post-vaccination symptoms with CBD intake […]
A Complete Overview of Delta-8 THC
What’s the Difference Between Delta-9 THC and Delta-8 THC? Josh HurstMay. 21, 2021 02:27PM ESTREVIEWS “…Here are the primary differences to note between Delta-9 and Delta-8 THC…” READ MORE HERE…
Cachexia-A Brief Description
A Medical Condition Cachexia, often referred to as “wasting syndrome”, is diagnosed when a person experiences a severe loss of body mass without making an effort to lose weight. With what is typically a progressive onset, cachexia is most often a symptom of an underlying condition such as cancer, AIDS, or multiple sclerosis. It is […]