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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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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT CANNABIS AND THE CORONA VIRUS

The widespread of the corona virus known as COVID-19 has called for global concern and pushed many people into taking precautions against contracting the deadly virus. This had been worsened by the fact that no relevant cure has been developed for this virus. This article elaborates on the essentials to know about cannabis and this novel corona virus. How can cannabis users stay healthy around the corona virus? Cannabis users can protect themselves from the corona virus in the following ways: They should stop sharing joints, blunts, and bongs while corona virus is spreading: One of the greatest pleasures of…

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Does Cannabis Tea Get You High (Psycho-active)?

The most popular ways of consuming marijuana is through smoking or edibles. However, of recent, there has been an increasing   interest in using parts of the marijuana plant to make cannabis-infused tea instead.  Brewing cannabis into a tea for medical uses is not a newfound idea or practice as marijuana and hemp have been used in tea form for centuries as treatment for several ailments.  One of the major benefits of consuming cannabis tea over smoking is that the impact of tea on the respiratory system is very minimal. This article tries to answer the question if cannabis tea gets…

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IMPORTANT WAYS MARIJUANA BENEFITS YOUR SKIN

The widespread use of marijuana in the medical and wellness industries due to its health benefits, has made marijuana a growing trend in the beauty world and as such, skin care products are now touting marijuana as the drive for more natural, sustainable skin care increases. An  increasing trend of organic beauty products like African black soap are  taking the market by storm coupled with  cannabis skincare products mostly in the form of marijuana-infused topicals like oils, balms, creams, salves, and lotions. Most skin care products are made with the non-psychoactive compound CBD (cannabidiol) rather than THC, the psychoactive compound in…

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THE ESSENTIALS ABOUT CANNABIS OIL FOR EPILEPSY

It has been noticed that conventional Epilepsy drugs don’t work well, or at all, for about one-third of people with this health  condition ass such  associating these patients  with an increased risk of premature death. Clinical evidence suggests that cannabis oil extracted from marijuana may help some of these patients control their seizures and potentially save their lives. However, a small number of researchers have proven that adding marijuana oil to existing medication may be effective in treating epilepsy in both children and adolescents. One of those who can testify the wonders of cannabis oil is 12-year-old Billy Caldwell who was seizure-free for more than…

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