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When someone asks me whether I’d rather my children use pot or alcohol, after sifting through all the studies and all the data, the immediate answer, of course, is “neither.” Usually, I say it more than once. But if I’m forced to make a choice, the answer is “marijuana.”
Nemus Bioscience, a company out of California, is aiming to create and supply condition-specific strains of cannabis. Currently, they are working on such a strain for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.
Apparently, researchers at the University of Warwick believe they have uncovered a "significant" link between cannabis use and mania symptoms. They suggest that their findings show cannabis use has both a causal link to mania as well as a magnifying effect on preexisting mania symptoms.
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy expressed optimism about the medical benefits of marijuana use in a Wednesday television interview. Speaking on CBS This Morning, Murthy said there is some promising research about medical uses of the drug, which is legal in some states but still banned on the federal level.
I knew I was in for a treat when I opened up the cheese straws just from the smell. Unlike many other edibles, these cheese straws did not smell like cannabis. The aroma was a delightful mix of rosemary, thyme and cheese, just as described.
A study recently released by scientists at the University of New South Wales' National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre illustrated that cannabis users reported significant pain relief from cannabis.
Colorado released a sweeping report Monday about marijuana and health — everything from pot’s effect on drivers, asthma, cancer rates and birth defects. The 188-page report doesn’t include new research on marijuana. Instead, it’s a review of what its authors call limited existing studies.
This cannabis infused recipe is a powerful blend of healthy foods specifically recommended for combating arthritis with nutrition. Fresh turmeric, apple, pear and kale combine for a refreshing and delicious juice that is sure to delight and soothe.
A more diverse cannabis consumer profile is emerging — cyclists, fishermen, skiers and snowboarders, kayakers, hikers, runners, flow artists, dancers, yogis, gymnasts and people who enjoy a light stroll down a guided path.
We've all heard the same old rhetoric about smoking and how bad it is for your lungs. Well according to researchers from Emory University, smoking weed has no negative health effect on lungs.
While no single special diet is prescribed for epileptic patients, those with epilepsy are advised to followed a well balanced and nutritious diet full of all the necessary vitamins and minerals. Cannabis has been shown to be an effective treatment for epilepsy ...
So cannabinoid deficiency is real, meaning some people actually need to ingest cannabis to feel healthy. Although marijuana is not technically a vitamin, there could be enormous potential gained by even healthy people consuming small amounts of cannabis semi-regularly like a vitamin.
Want a good, fruity tasting but hard hitting, strain to enjoy? Look no further than Bling Black Cherry Soda.
I've worked in the healthcare industry for the past 17 years, specializing in emergency, rehabilitation and end of life care at facilities ranging from large universities to local community hospitals. It wasn't until the past 7 years in the long term acute care setting that I started noticing an alarming trend: patients starving to death, literally.
The claims in the article appear, on the patina, to be fairly damning of cannabis. Among them, reporting that people in their 30's have the lungs of 80 year olds, are recieving long-term oxygen therapy, they are coming in with very advanced forms of emphysema, and even awaiting lung transplant.
Coming from very potent strains, Sweet 603 doesn't disappoint. She offers a very emotionally and mentally uplifting high, as well as nice pain relieving qualities.
Two years after the overwhelming majority of Massachusetts voters approved the use of medical cannabis, the state still has a grand total of zero medical dispensaries opened up.
Often mistakenly called Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome, Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome is a rare form of cannabinoid toxicity that develops in chronic smokers. It’s characterized by cyclic episodes of debilitating nausea and vomiting.
