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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 […]

Can CBD Help Seniors with Alzheimer’s / Dementia?

By Michelle Cemental WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CBD FOR SENIORS WITH DEMENTIA?  CBD is commonly used to help with anxiety, insomnia, poor sleep, and even pain relief. Because CBD has shown to help reduce anxiety and agitation, it is believed that it can help reduce these symptoms in seniors with dementia.   Because of how dementia […]

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 […]

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 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 […]