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Cannabis Tied to Lower Blood Pressure in Hypertension Patients, Study Finds

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Using cannabis for several months is associated with a reduction in blood pressure among older adults with hypertension, according to a prospective study published last week. The mean differences in 24-hours systolic and diastolic blood pressures were 5.0 before treatment to 45.5% after treatment.

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What is CBG?

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It is often called “the mother of all cannabinoids,” and it holds potential as a treatment for conditions such as diabetes, ALS, and Huntington’s disease, although human studies are seriously lacking. CBG (cannabigerol) is by far one of the most important cannabinoids in the cannabis plant. How CBG works with TRP receptors.

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Does cannabis affect birth control?

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As one comprehensive review of research from 2012 noted, “almost all pregnancy events are regulated by endocannabinoid signaling, and in most cases, optimal outcomes can only be achieved under normal physiological endocannabinoid levels. Is CBD oil bad for birth control?

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Cannabis for Lupus: Here’s How Cannabinoids Relieve Inflammation

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Hence, lupus patients often look for complementary treatments for controlling their symptoms. Fortunately enough, a large body of evidence shows that cannabis may prove to be a good treatment option for lupus. Is Cannabis a Good Treatment Option for Eating Disorders? Here’s what I found. What is lupus?

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What is THC? Here’s everything you need to know

The Cannigma

In recent years, CBD (cannabidiol) started gaining popularity, eventually leading to the creation of an entire industry, with countless CBD infused products available, from oils, to bath bombs , dog treats and even infused fabrics. Both THC and CBD are chemically very similar, but act extremely differently in the body (Shutterstock).

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

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The AAFP urges its members to be involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of substance use, as well as secondary diseases impacted or caused by use. The AAFP recognizes the benefits of intervention and treatment for the recreational use of marijuana, in lieu of incarceration, for all individuals, including youth.

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Report: “Key pharmacological differences between side effects of refined, pharmaceutical CBD formulations and whole plant extracts:”

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Ultimately, the cannabinoid system works by way of multiple molecules affecting multiple receptors at once – the entourage effect, and thus such singular approaches to treatment by way of the cannabinoid system are not effective. A neutral carrier made of sesame oil, strawberry flavoring, and sucralose has no synergy with CBD whatsoever.