Lupus is a collection of autoimmune disorders in which a person’s immune system attacks their own body tissues. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is the most common type of lupus. Lupus can damage a person’s joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs. Continue reading “Treating Lupus with Medical Marijuana”
Marijuana (also commonly known as cannabis) has seen a huge surge in popularity for medical uses in the past decade. With multiple U.S. states legalizing the use of medical marijuana, many people are looking for ways to enjoy the many benefits without the risks of smoking it. Topical products are just one way people are experimenting with medical marijuana. Continue reading “Uses for Topical Marijuana”
In 2016, over 20% of Americans lived with some form of chronic pain according to the CDC. That’s over 50 million people suffering every single day, and the numbers have only gone up since then. With our country grappling with a devastating opioid painkiller epidemic, alternative methods to relieve pain are receiving new consideration. Continue reading “How Cannabis Relieves Pain”
Many people mistakenly think that using cannabis to treat symptoms of epilepsy is new, but this alternative treatment spans back 4,000 years according to some scholars! The first reference is attributed to the Assyrians, who called cannabis “hand of ghost”. Arabic and Indian populations also recognized the potential benefits of cannabis and continued its use for seizure activity treatment for many years. As global trade grew, cannabis became known as “Indian Hemp” in Europe and North America and was experimented with for its anticonvulsant properties. However, due to smear campaigns, xenophobia, and standardization problems, cannabis never reached its full potential as an epilepsy treatment. Continue reading “What You Should Know About Cannabis and Epilepsy”
In Florida, individuals are only allowed to possess medical marijuana or low-THC cannabis products if they hold an official Medical Marijuana Use Registry (MMUR) Identification Card issued by the state. In order to qualify for this state-issued identification card, an individual must currently receiving care from a physician qualified to prescribe medical marijuana for one of the following approved diagnoses: Continue reading “The Importance of Renewing Your Medical Marijuana Use Registry Identification Card Before it Expires”
The benefits of medical marijuana for those receiving chemotherapy treatments for cancer or other diseases are well-documented. Relief of the side effects associated with chemo is one of the first things medical marijuana advocates proclaimed in the ongoing battle to legalize medical marijuana everywhere. Side effects of chemotherapy that medical marijuana may help with include:
If a chemotherapy patient is hesitant about using medical marijuana, its demonstrated relief of pain associated with chemo and cancers might change their mind. Several studies have found that medical marijuana, especially when inhaled, causes significant pain relief for patients who could not find relief with strong prescription pain medications. The relief of neuropathy-related pain, which can occur in some cancers, has also been shown in patients who smoke or vape medical marijuana. Continue reading “How Medical Marijuana Can Help with the Side Effects of Chemo”
The medical benefits of medical marijuana use are explored more every day. One of the most promising benefits research has shown so far is in chronic pain management. This comes as no surprise to cannabis users, as anecdotally, marijuana has been used for pain for millennia. While are types of pain have not yet been researched, one that has been of particular interest to medical marijuana researchers is neuropathy.
Neuropathy, sometimes called peripheral neuropathy, is not one specific condition, but instead refers to a collection of conditions that result from damage to the body’s peripheral nerves. Pins and needles type tingling pain or numbness are neuropathy’s hallmarks. Neuropathy is a symptom of various diseases and conditions. Diabetes is a common underlying cause of neuropathy. Continue reading “How Medical Marijuana Helps Neuropathic Pain”
One of the most interesting potential applications of medical marijuana is in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Few diseases are more difficult and tragic for both the patient and their loved ones than Alzheimer’s. Although cannabis does not offer a cure, it can potentially alleviate and in some cases, reverse symptoms and provide relief and comfort to those who suffer from the disease.
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder, which means that its symptoms, which affect the brain, are progressive. Those who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease often experience memory loss, issues with speech, emotional distress, and dementia. Very little can be done to treat Alzheimer’s patients, and patients often require full-time care eventually.
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The appetite-stimulating effects of marijuana are one of its most well-known characteristics. These properties mean that medical marijuana is often utilized to help treat chemotherapy and HIV/AIDS patients who are struggling with a lack of appetite, but can it be useful in treating anorexia? Let’s take a closer look.
If you’re unfamiliar with the condition, anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by body dysmorphia, obsession with body weight and image, and a self-imposed lack of eating resulting in extreme weight loss. This disorder may have psychological roots, but its physical effects can be devastating and ultimately life-threatening if not treated.
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Recent research suggests that medical marijuana may ease inflammation associated with Crohn’s disease flare-ups, reducing pain and helping those with Crohn’s disease enjoy a better quality of life.
One research study confirmed this by studying 50 people with active Crohn’s disease. The group that applied marijuana oil for eight weeks experienced better quality of life and reduced symptom severity than the group that used a placebo.
In another study, the patients who smoked cannabis cigarettes for eight weeks achieved remission more frequently than those who smoked placebo cigarettes.
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