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ANY MEDICINAL BENEFIT CONSUMING MARIJUANA GUMMIES?

Research on medical marijuana has made it possible to consume cannabidiol (CBD) through different forms. Users can choose among oils, tinctures, creams, and chewing gum. One of the best ways of consuming CBD is considering using CBD gum. CBD gum offers positive health effects thanks to the naturally-occurring hemp-derived compound the product contains just like other CBD products.  This article looks at some distinct benefits of CBD gum that separate it from other forms of CBD. Chewing on CBD gum can help protect the user’s teeth against the following conditions. 1. Marijuana gummies are Excellent for Oral Hygiene The daily…

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MEDICAL MARIJUANA: AN ENERGIZER FOR THE ELDERLY

 Older  adults can benefit from marijuana in many ways especially those  with chronic conditions as the legalization of marijuana in most states  across the country has given more access than ever to the healing properties of the all-natural marijuana plant. One of the main problems faced by old people is a lack of energy or motivation to do anything. It should be noted that there are certain cannabis strains that actually energize the user and make them more productive as older people struggling with sleepiness can take advantage of the uplifting nature of these strains, while also reaping the additional health…

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CBD: An All-Natural Aid to Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease

CBD is the second most abundant cannabinoid in marijuana sativa and medical research shows that CBD is a powerful ingredient with a potential to one day help in treating symptoms of Degenerative Disc Disease.every week new research is revealed proving the potentials of CBD for aiding the treatment of certain health conditions. CBD is finally being recognised as a cannabinoid with a lot of therapeutic power despite the slow-moving progress of gaining universal backing from the medical community. One of the health conditions in which CBD displayed a significant promise is degenerative disc disease. What are DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE A German exercise…

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Marijuana and the Management of Chronic Nonmalignant Neuropathic Pain

What is Chronic Nonmalignant Neuropathic Pain? Chronic nonmalignant pain  referes to an “unpleasant sensory and emotional experience accompanied with actual or potential tissue damage” which can last for either 3 months or longer or longer than expected given a certain injury. This pain can result from trauma, a disease process, or an unknown cause. The cause of pain is a direct result of damage or compression of a nerve reason it is called neuropathic pain. Chronic malignant pain on its part is associated with a severe/worsening known disease process, and is often experienced by patients suffering with cancer.  The medicine commonly prescribed to…

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The Uses, Benefits, and Surprising Facts about Cannabis Topicals

Topical application is by far the safest method among other ways of consuming marijuana. Users won’t experience the “high” associated with smoking weed or ingesting the herb added the fact that topical marijuana use, such as with ointments and creams, can be very effective in providing the body cells with beneficial cannabinoids. How do marijuana Topicals Work?  A research work published by the US National Library of Medicine, revealed that both CB1 and CB2 receptors are located in many sectors of human skin such as hair follicles, nerve fiber bundles, and even sweat glands. This implies chemical compounds found in…

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Cannabis May Help Protect Against Osteoporosis

Marijuana  has shown to be beneficial in treating a variety of diseases related to age, one of which being .Osteoporosis  which is often overlooked in this regard, but of recent has been linked to the endocannabinoid system (ECS). What Is Osteoporosis? The term osteoporosis is linked to the aging process and refers to “porous bones”.  It’s a disorder where the bones lose their mass and mineral content rendering them more fragile and susceptible to fractures. Research has shown that medical cannabis is an osteoarthritis treatment and that it helps lower the risk of osteoporosis and strengthens bone tissue. it should be noted…

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Marijuana Therapy for the Treatment of Symptoms of Glaucoma

What is Glaucoma? The optic nerve is responsible for carrying signals from the eye to the brain thus resulting in vision.  It should be noted that Glaucoma can damage the optic nerve, and if left untreated, long-standing glaucoma can result to blindness. glaucoma causes increase in pressure within the eye  or what is known as intra-ocular pressure which results from abnormalities with the amount of fluid in the front portion of the eye, known as “aqueous humor“, which is secreted by a part of the eye known as  the ciliary body. Two things can cause pressure in the eye:  a decrease in…

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Treating Menstrual Cramps and PMDD with Medical Marijuana

 According to research, a modern-day woman will experience an average of 450 menstrual cycles or “periods” in her lifetime.  Some women suffer from dysmenorrhea or “menstrual cramps,” which makes this number to seem more like thousands because some women experience pains that originate in the lower abdomen/pelvic area during this time that can be both physically and emotionally draining to cope with. Are menstrual cramps common for all women? It should be noted that menstrual cycles are unique to the individual.  While some women experience no harsh symptoms, others can experience a combination of painful symptoms such as nausea, loose stools/diarrhea, headache, dizziness, and…

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Marijuana Shows Promise for Treating Symptoms of Muscular Dystrophy

Muscular dystrophies can be defined as a group of diseases which result in progressive degeneration of muscle mass. Nine major types of muscular dystrophies can be identified, each triggering unique manifestations of muscular deterioration. Some patients suffering from this disease develop breathing or swallowing difficulties over time, and some even lose the ability to sit up or walk. It should be noted that muscular dystrophy is genetic and its symptoms may start to develop as early as infancy or may not be present until later in adulthood.  One for the most common types of the disease is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)…

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MARIJUANA FOR BREAST CANCER: HELP FOR SYMPTOMS AND SIDE EFFECTS

Though marijuana cannot   cure cancer, a widespread but often treatable disease, it can be of great help in keeping recovery and quality of life on track. This article will throw a little bit of light about this prevalent condition, and the promise and use of marijuana for breast cancer and its symptoms. The background of marijuana for Breast Cancer  It should be noted that breast cancer is the most common cancer, which is most often diagnosed in women and a small number of men.  Though any diagnosis of cancer is naturally alarming, it is imperative to know that many forms of…

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