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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

CBD Oil for COPD: How to Use This Cannabinoid Oil & Dosage

Written by Nina Julia  Last Updated: April 7, 2021 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may not be the most familiar sounding name for a health condition. And yet, it’s the third most common cause of death by disease in the United States. More than 15.3 million Americans suffer from COPD, a disease that often leads to […]