Tag: Medical Cannabis

WHAT FARMERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GROWING HEMP

By  Betsy Freese 1/17/2019 Farmers have a lot of questions about hemp, so we asked expert Michael Bowman, founding chair of the National Hemp Association, to answer a few.  SF: WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF HEMP? MB: Hemp was poised to be a billion-dollar crop in the 1930s with Henry Ford a big supporter, but the Marijuana […]

Best Strains For PTSD And Anxiety To Help Alleviate Common Symptoms

May 22, 2020 Empathic Practice Is Indica Or Sativa Better For PTSD? “…The two types of cannabis strains are Indica and Sativa. Both strains of cannabis have two main cannabinoids: THC and CBD. THC is the reason why cannabis creates a high feeling, while CBD is not psychoactive and can counteract the high feeling. Therefore, strains of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

All About CBD and Surgery Recovery

If you are considering undergoing plastic surgery, you may be wondering how to make your recovery period as pleasant as possible. Plastic surgery recovery is not typically the part of the journey that most patient’s look forward to. However, with modern technological advancements and discoveries, you can have a fairly comfortable and positive recovery experience. […]

How to Make Your Own Cannabis-Infused Coconut Oil Capsules

Patrick BennettApril 26, 2016 If you’re looking for an effective and efficient way to orally dose your cannabinoids in a manner that’s free of unwanted calories and unnecessary ingredients, then cannabis capsules may just be your answer. Canna caps, as they are often referred to, have become a staple across the cannabis industry as they offer a […]