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The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation estimates that every week in the U.S., 200 people will learn they have multiple sclerosis (or as it’s more commonly called, MS). Cannabis has shown great promise in alleviating symptoms for those suffering.

Cannabis is gaining popularity as a treatment for arthritis. Cannabis can ease pain and reduce swelling without the potentially life-threatening side effects caused by frequent NSAID or opiate use.

Given the increasing prevalence of hypertension at a time when states are liberalising cannabis laws, people want to know: what are the effects of cannabis on blood pressure? Does it lower blood pressure? The answers largely depend on who you ask or what study you read.

As widespread cannabis legalisation and destigmatisation continues its beautiful journey throughout the world, new, therapeutic uses for the plant continue to be discovered. One of the most revolutionary: medical doses safe for pets.

Given that 39.6% of Americans will be diagnosed with cancer At some point in their lives, cancers affects nearly everyone. Chances are, someone close to you has battled cancer.

Diabetes Mellitus is the name for a group of metabolic diseases in which sufferers have high blood sugar for an extended period. According to the CDC, a staggering 29 million people have some form of the disease – roughly 10% of the entire population! Here we’ll explore the disease, traditional treatments and the extraordinary benefits of cannabis and diabetes.

Chronic pain affects millions of Americans. By some estimates, as many as 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. Broadly described as persistent pain that considerably longer than one would reasonably expect to heal, generally at least three months.

The bone broth craze has been sweeping the world, believed to help you sleep better, improve gut health, give your glowing skin and much more.

Treating children with medicinal cannabis will always remain a controversial topic. Medical professionals call for more research while governing bodies express concern over the long-term effects of doping with a known drug. However, the multitude of real-life success stories cannot be ignored.

CBD and its many therapeutic uses is fast garnering interest around the world from both inside and outside the medical profession. And yet, evidence of its efficacy remains largely anecdotal. Apart from that is for the treatment of anxiety where a number of small clinical trials have found it lessens anxiety symptoms.

Cannabis and cannabinoid-based pharmaceuticals are already used to manage pain and nausea associated with chemotherapy. In the future, we may see cannabis medicines incorporated into intensive treatment plans.

A body of research suggests yes, but scientists are having to fight red tape to study whether medical marijuana could substitute for opioid drugs.

Just ask. There is nothing wrong, immoral, illegal or otherwise deviant about asking about a legitimate treatment option.

In substituting cannabis for other drugs, patients may continue to get the benefit of some drug without its serious side effects, making cannabis a strong and effective candidate for the treatment of MS.

Many people with attention deficit disorder have found relief with cannabis. But, is this just self-medication or can the herb actually treat the condition? All Kinds of Minds, takes a close-up look at how this controversial plant impacts ADD and ADHD. Here’s what everyone should know about cannabis and ADD/ADHD. 

According to Project CBD, some patients with sleep issues report that “ingesting a CBD-rich tincture or extract a few hours before bedtime has a balancing effect that facilitates a good night’s sleep.”

As we know, endocannabinoid are naturally produced within the body and play a major role in overall health. Similarly, medical marijuana and phytocannabinoids derived from cannabis have exhibited a number of therapeutic benefits.

Fibromyalgia – a disorder that causes full-body pain, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating – is still not that well understood by the medical community and by the public at large. What patients themselves don’t fully understand yet is that there’s growing evidence to suggest that medical marijuana could provide some relief from fibromyalgia.

Using pot, even over decades, was only linked to one negative health effect in a new study.

One of the most frequently asked cannabis questions we get is about how to get a licence for medical cannabis. A less often asked question – and as far as we’re concerned, a way more important question – is what happens AFTER you get your license? How do you know what kind of cannabis medicine is right for you?