Tag: medical marijuana
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Medicinal Cannabis May Reduce Cancer Pain And The Need For Opioids
Living with cancer can be taxing on both the body and the mind, especially from symptoms like pain. Now, while opioids are often prescribed to manage this pain, they come with their own issues. This causes people to look at alternative methods, with one recent study recommending cannabis. Pain and Cancer About a third of…
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The Opioid Crisis: Could Medicinal Marijuana Replace Painkillers?
Chronic pain affects more than 1 in 5 American adults. The condition can be debilitating to one’s life. It can increase the risk of depression, social isolation, anxiety, and poor sleep. Additionally, a 2018 study found that one in 10 people who commit suicide had signs of chronic pain. To manage their chronic pain, sufferers…
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Why We Need to Change Our Cultural Perception of Cannabis and Health
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text] The cultural image of the cannabis consumer is not a particularly generous one. Though cannabis is increasing in popularity, most people…
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Why Are Chronic Pain Patients Turning To Medical Marijuana?
Marijuana’s popularity among US adults continues to grow. This can be explained by its changing legalization status in various parts of the country. Marijuana is used to treat numerous medical conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, appetite loss, and cancer. As America is becoming more accepting of medical marijuana, there have been many debates concerning what…
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8 Ways to Enhance Fitness With Cannabis
Cannabis has been used from time immemorial for its powerful medicinal properties. In many ancient cultures, particularly those in the Far East, the herb was mostly famous for its analgesic properties. Many old cannabis users also loved the plant for its ability to induce euphoria. Fast-forward, and from the mid-21st century, medical researchers have uncovered…
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4 Reasons To Use Cannabis For Treating Women’s Health Issues
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text] Cannabis has gained a lot of popularity recently. After several studies, researchers have proved that it provides benefits for many physical…
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Cannabis and Yoga: A Perfect Blend for Releasing Stress
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Cannabis and yoga share a lot in common. For starters, both have a reasonably long history. Yoga traces its origin back to…
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5 Ways Cannabis Can Strengthen Your Immune System
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Cannabis is a distinct plant with varying effects on the body, depending on the strain you take. We can classify cannabis as…
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Can CBD Oil Really Get Me High?
Cannabidiol oil or CBD oil, as it’s more commonly known, has become hugely popular in recent times. The oil is mostly used in its pure form, but there is also an ever-increasing array of products that contain CBD that are available to the consumer. Even large beauty product manufacturers are getting on board the CBD…
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Here Are 19 Ways Cannabis Can Be Used For Medicinal Purposes
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]The history of cannabis dates back as far as the third millennium BC, and probably way back, according to archeological…