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Cannabis Oil vs CBD

The American public is starting to see the light when it comes to CBD as a safe and effective treatment option for a long list of medical problems. While THC and similar oils have been used for their health benefits going back to the dawn of civilization, people are just recently rediscovering the profound positive impact these oils can have on treating ailments. Faced with the huge demand for safe and natural treatment options due to the  population, people are doing their homework about products such as CBD. If you wanted to research the pros and cons of taking CBD…

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Cannabis 101

Cannabis 101 is as a result of THC and CBD compounds found in Marijuana. These are know as Cannabinoid. So,(CBD) cannabidiol and (THC) tetrahydrocannabinol are the two most prominent cannabinoids found in cannabis. THC vs. CBD CBD and THC both interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system and its specialized cannabinoid receptors, known as CB1 and CB2. It is through these interactions that CBD and THC augment the endocannabinoid system and encourage balance. The CBD graduates the high of THC and reduces its adverse/side effects linked to psychosis. It keeps the experience more pleasant while increasing relaxation it helps to find…

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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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Cannabis Infused Honey: Its Therapeutic Benefits

What Is Cannabis-Infused Honey? Cannabis honey is honey that contains marijuana.  However, many people are unaware the relationship between bees and marijuana.  Colton O’Brien, published study in Crossing Borders: Entomology in a Changing World in November 2018 about how bees began visiting hemp fields in Colorado. According to this study, 23 species of bees living in the state were caught in traps set in marijuana fields in a single month (August). The researcher added that he experimented because he noticed a constant buzzing sound as he walked through the fields.  This research suggested that marijuana could be a ‘rescue’ crop for bees…

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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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CANNABIDIOL (CBD) MAY PROTECT NEURONS IN BRAIN

More evidence on the role of cannabidiol’s (CBD)  in brain development seems to be revealed every month.  CBD has already been linked  to promoting neurogenesis, and the prevention of schizophrenia and neurodegenerative diseases.  To further add to this, a recent research suggested that CBD may prevent the damage associated with cerebral oxygen deficits.  This research was conducted by a team of researchers from University Hospital Puerta de Hierro Majadahondain Madrid about CBD’s neuroprotective effects and published a study  in the August issue of Neuropharmocology. The researchers used piglets as test subjects and investigated the mechanism responsible for the ability of CBD to protect against deficits from cerebral…

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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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