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Using Cannabis For Health and Wellness

United Patients Group

Using Cannabis For Health and Wellness Introduction Cannabis is a plant that has been used for thousands of years to treat many ailments. The first recorded use of cannabis was in 2737 BC, when Emperor Shen Nung documented its value as a medicine. But what exactly is cannabis? This is where cannabis comes in!

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New Research Finds Marijuana Use Not Associated With Hypertension

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Results of the study , “The longitudinal relationship between cannabis use and hypertension,” were posted online last month prior to publication in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review. . Upon initial analysis, the data revealed that “cannabis use was associated with a decreased incidence of hypertension in the unadjusted analyses.

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Thailand: 4,000 prisoners on cannabis abuse convictions to be freed after June 9th

Cannabis Law Report

As many as 4,000 prisoners, serving jail terms for offences related to cannabis or marijuana, will be released, starting on June 9th, when the announcement from the Ministry of Public Health, removing cannabis and hemp from the Category 5 drug list, becomes effective, according to the Department of Corrections. Source: [link].

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Study: Marijuana Reduces Hypertension in Elder Subjects

The Joint Blog

“Medical cannabis use is increasing rapidly in the past several years, with older adults being the fastest growing group”, states the study’s abstract. “Nevertheless, the evidence for cardiovascular safety of cannabis use is scarce. Nevertheless, the evidence for cardiovascular safety of cannabis use is scarce.

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CBD Science Update

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Previously, the Nottingham scientists had shown that “acute oral administration of CBD (600 mg) causes a reduction in blood pressure at rest and in response to stress.” Like CBD ,” the researchers concluded, “ CBDA is effective in reducing blood brain permeability and inflammation in a cellular model of stroke.”

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CBD Science Update

Project CBD

Previously, the Nottingham scientists had shown that “acute oral administration of CBD (600 mg) causes a reduction in blood pressure at rest and in response to stress.” Like CBD ,” the researchers concluded, “ CBDA is effective in reducing blood brain permeability and inflammation in a cellular model of stroke.”

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

Cannabis Law Report

However, there are indications from studies done with cannabidiol-rich cannabis extracts in Israel that indicate that less side effects (46%) are achieved with a natural cannabis plant extract containing a 20:1 ratio of CBD to THC. Introduction: Recently, a formulation of cannabidiol was approved by the United States FDA.