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Using Cannabis For Health and Wellness

United Patients Group

It’s made up of endocannabinoids and cannabinoid receptors, which work together to maintain homeostasis in the body by regulating things like mood, energy, appetite and sleep cycles. The ECS has been studied for its role in many diseases including cancer , epilepsy, chronic pain and multiple sclerosis (MS).

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Is Medical Cannabis a Potential Alternative to Prescription Opioids?

United Patients Group

It’s no wonder that doctors are looking for new ways to treat patients with chronic pain without resorting to these highly addictive substances. But they’re also used for common conditions like back pain and headaches, which aren’t usually serious enough to require strong medications. What are opioids?

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The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis

United Patients Group

Contact us today to book your first appointment with us. These medications are also associated with an increased risk for infection and cancer (particularly lymphoma). You may be pleasantly surprised on all the benefits this plant has to offer.

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What is Terpinolene? Everything To Know About This Cannabis Terpene

Miss Marijuana

Aiding Children with Disabilities: There has not been long term research but initial findings have indicated the terpinolene can help with autism, ADD, and epilepsy. A fun fact is that this strain is actually named after the author of the book The Emperor Wears No Clothes. It can also help with sleeping later.

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3 Marijuana Strains To Help Sleep Management

MMJ Recs

It can have a positive impact on conditions that hamper sleep, such as insomnia, sleep apnea, and chronic pain. Tons of people use MMJ or CBD for sleep these days, as it’s proven effective for many patients. Medical Marijuana And Sleep. Why Is It Important To Get A Good Night’s Sleep?

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Can medical cannabis survive adult-use legalization?

The Cannigma

So, obviously, the person who’s taking cannabis for Parkinson’s, or epilepsy, or cancer is a very different type of patient than the person who’s taking it for wellness as say, a supplement, which does overlap with many rec users. That was kind of the the image we had in mind when we’re putting together the book.

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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

Cannabis Law Report

Chronic pain or pain were the conditions most frequently mentioned in articles about cannabis, followed by epilepsy, cancer or cancer pain, and nausea and chemotherapy. Refractory paediatric epilepsy. Cancer pain. Neuropathic pain. Conclusions. Palliative care indications. 2019 ; Sarris et al.