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Chronic Pain

Can Chronic Pain Be Reduced by CBD? A recent report by the Institute of Medicine stated that over 116 million Americans are currently living with chronic pain and most are undertreated. The term “chronic” usually refers to pain that lasts three to six months, though some doctors define it as “pain that extends beyond the …

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Insomnia

Can’t Sleep? CBD Could Help Fight Insomnia What we call “primary” insomnia is sleeplessness that has no chemical or environmental causes. Patients have difficulty in getting to sleep or staying asleep. Sometimes it is an overactive mind that doesn’t allow rest. Insomnia affects 20-30% of adults and can occur during times of stress. It can …

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Ways to Consume Cannabis

One of the first questions people ask: do they have to smoke cannabis (marijuana)? The answer is no. While the main components in the plant must be heated to be activated, in most applications, there are several different ways to consume it. Inhalation V.1 – Smoke Gets In My Eyes Smoking cannabis is the classic …

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CBD, Cannabis, & Anxiety

There’s being anxious and then there is excessive worry that’s ongoing and out of proportion to the situation at hand. Symptoms of anxiety may include trouble falling asleep, muscle tension, irritability, difficulty concentrating, restlessness, shortness of breath, pounding heartbeat, and fatigue. Panic disorder refers to episodes of intense fear that occur suddenly. They can last …

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Cannabis and Chronic Pain

Read Time: 4:00 Mins. Pain is such an uncomfortable feeling that even a tiny amount of it is enough to ruin every enjoyment.  ⎼ Will Rogers, famed American author, actor, singer, and cowboy. No pain no gain. Tough it out. Fight through the pain. Just ignore it. Easy words to speak, but for nearly 100 …

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Cannabis for Nerve Pain

Read Time: 3:30 Mins. More and more Americans are searching for alternative options to opiods to treat painful nerve damage. We found some recent studies that shed light on natural remedies for nerve pain and provide insight on alternatives to traditional, addictive pain management options. When I’m watching the evening news, it seems like every …

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Microdosing and Medical Cannabis

Read Time: 3:30 Mins. When it comes to cannabis for adults, questions that arise time and again are how to consume, how much, when, and how long will the effects last? After all, these contingencies can mean the difference between effective treatment and an unpleasant experience. The cannabis business community is exploring how to better …

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Cannabis and Sleep

Read Time: 4:30 Mins Primary insomnia is sleeplessness that is not derived from medical or environmental causes, and sufferers find it difficult to go to sleep or stay asleep. Estimates vary, but 30-60 percent of adults say they have poor sleep several nights per week. Often, the mind is overactive and doesn’t allow rest. Insomnia can also …

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Why We Use Medical Marijuana: Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a serious disorder that affects the central nervous system, causing seizures in the brain that can be devastating for both children and adults. It is generally diagnosed and identified through a series of tests including neurological exams, bloodwork, EEG’s and various scans. Epileptic seizures can be so mild they are almost unnoticeable, or severe enough …

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Can CBD Help With Nausea?

The first in a series on CBD and Nausea Read Time: 3:00 Mins. Ask yourself a simple question; when’s the last time you said that you were “sick and tired” of something? Was it about dissatisfaction at work, traffic, or a multitude of other petty annoyances? It’s good to keep things in perspective because there …

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Parkinson’s Disease

How CBD Can Treat Parkinson’s Disease  Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurological disorder of the nervous system caused by progressive death of dopamine-producing cells in the substantia nigra of the brain. Motor symptoms typically occur prior to diagnosis, but the progression of PD is suspected to begin much earlier – symptoms only after 70% of …

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Neuropathic Pain

Can CBD Reduce Pain From Peripheral Neuropathy? Neuropathic pain results when the peripheral or central nervous system is damaged or dysfunctional. This can be triggered by trauma, infection or nervous system disorders. There are several syndromes associated with this condition including postherpetic neuralgia, root avulsions, painful traumatic mononeuropathy, painful polyneuropathy (particularly due to diabetes), central …

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Nausea/Vomiting

How CBD Can Help With Nausea Nausea with or without vomiting can come on for a variety of reasons and can last a few minutes or remain constant. Short-term episodes might be due to pain, stress, motion sickness, reaction to medications, overeating or excess alcohol. Long duration can be the result of infection, food poisoning, …

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Risks of Cannabis

Concerned About Using Cannabis? Sure, some people are a bit reluctant to use cannabis, in part because of the stigma. That isn’t helped by the fact the US federal government continues to classify cannabis (marijuana) as a Schedule 1 drug, the same as cocaine or heroin, thus deepening the negative image of the plant. This, …

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Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis Symptom Relief with CBD Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a medical condition that involves the demyelination of nerves of the central nervous system. These nerves are covered in a protective sheath, called myelin. In MS, the sheaths become inflamed and damaged, leaving the underlying nerve exposed and vulnerable to scarring (plaques).  The plaques create …

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Joint Pain

What is CBD oil? CBD oil is derived from the cannabis plant. CBD is non-psychoactive, which means it doesn’t produce a “high” as many other cannabinoids do. Many CBD oil products are available, and the amount of CBD in them can vary. Many people use cannabis as a means of recreation, but some dispute medicinal …

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Intestinal Disorders

Using CBD for Digestive Problems Irritable Bowel Disorder (IBD) actually refers to several different types of digestive issues that create inflammation in the stomach and intestinal tract. They are likely caused by infections or dietary factors. Most of those affected by IBDs are usually female between the ages of 15-35. Patients with these conditions may …

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