Exploring the health benefits and medical uses of cannabis and CBD.
Cannabis use for migraine relief has become a noticeable health trend in recent years, but many cultures have used the plant’s pain-relieving effects for thousands of years. The legalization of cannabis in over half of the U.S. states has prompted scientists to ramp up the research and testing processes. Many research organizations are diving into…
Modern psychoactive drugs have received a lot of negative attention due to drug laws. But did you know archaeological texts from Ancient India show the use of medical cannabis in the treatment of insomnia, headaches, gastrointestinal issues, and even to ease the pain of childbirth? The marijuana plant Cannabis Sativa has been around for centuries…
Our community understands many types of pain. Acquiring, possessing, and consuming marijuana has, metaphorically speaking, long been a painful process. Throughout most of its modern American history, weed of any kind was typically hard to get, illegal to have, and, to some degree, risky to use. After all, without a regulated marketplace, random dealers off…
Anxiety is the most common mental disorder in the United States, affecting approximately forty million adults nationwide. This number reflects about eighteen percent of our country’s population. Anxiety is a treatable condition, however, only around thirty-seven percent of patients seek treatment. Anxiety disorders, including social phobia, stem from a combination of inherited traits, brain structures…
Helpful tips and information about using cannabis to treat psoriasis and other skin-related issues. What is Psoriasis? The National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) describes psoriasis as an immune-mediated skin disease characterized by the inflammation of immature skin cells from a dysfunctional immune system. It is unclear what the exact cause of psoriasis is, and symptoms can…
You wake up feeling groggy and disoriented. In movie terms, you can’t decide if it’s “The Hangover” or “Dude, Where’s My Car?” Basing that choice strictly on symptoms is tricky at best. While alcohol hangovers and weed hangovers, respectively, produce a few distinct residual effects, many of them overlap. Sorry, Wolfpack If, however, you were…
Some attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) patients report that using cannabis regularly has helped treat ADHD symptoms. However, it’s essential to keep in mind that while cannabis use is not a cure for ADHD symptoms, it may provide some therapeutic benefits for adults who seek treatment. Cannabis strains range in potency and THC/CBD levels, and…
CBD stands for cannabidiol, which is a phytocannabinoid naturally found in the cannabis sativa plant. Research has shown it actually makes up about 40% of the plant, in addition to over 80 other cannabinoids. When this chemical is extracted and isolated, we get what is known colloquially as CBD. CBD has been known as the…
What is Neuropathy? Neuropathy happens in your brain due to damage to the peripheral nervous system. One of the sensations associated with neuropathy is frequent burning or tingling pain within the affected areas. Neuropathy can weaken the nerves so significantly that your body can’t cope with the pain. This neuropathic pain can be hard to…
A recent study by researchers at Oregon State University has caused some chaos among mainstream media and the American cannabis industry. This scientific study, published in the Journal of Natural Products, shows that certain compounds found in the Cannabis Sativa plant may offer protection against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The compounds that have the ability to…