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The Cannabis Cancer Connection

Project CBD

There is a growing body of anecdotal and scientific evidence that the “major cannabinoids” tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), certain “minor cannabinoids” (some without a name), and other cannabis compounds have antineoplastic action against cancer cells. THC binds to two types of cannabinoid receptors, CB1 and CB2.

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Is Cannabis a Viable Mental Health Treatment Option? Part 3 of 3: Anxiety

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

In either case, there is definitely a connection, and the widening availability for adults to consume cannabis legally for recreational and medicinal purposes has driven public interest into using cannabis for mental health treatment. Between CBD and THC, CBD seems to hold the best potential as a treatment for anxiety compared to THC.

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An Introduction to the CBN Cannabinoid

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Since the popularization of CBD in recent years, it’s more common to see cannabis recognized as a true medical treatment. Lately, the cannabinoid CBN (or cannabinol) has been rising in popularity. CBN is a cannabinoid that can be synthesized out of THC. CBN is a cannabinoid that can be synthesized out of THC. What Is CBN?

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Safest Non-Opioid Treatments for Serious Pain

Cannabis Law Report

In this article, you will find some of the best alternatives to opioids for treating serious and chronic pain, ranging from organic CBD oil tinctures and other CBD products, physical therapy, and acupuncture to injections, nerve blocks, and radio waves. Acupuncture is one of the safest alternative forms of treatment for chronic pain.

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Dr. Andrew Weil on Cannabis and Integrative Medicine

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It was mostly available as a tincture for medical use, and if people had alterations of consciousness they didn’t mention it to their doctors. In general, I think that botanical medicine is safer than pharmaceutical medicine, that the chances of causing harm are much less. I include pharmaceutical drugs in that category.

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Nature’s antidepressant? Rare cannabinoid CBC boosts the brain’s ‘bliss’ molecule

SpeedWeed

If you or a loved one suffer from depression, rare cannabinoid CBC (cannabichromene) may offer hope for a happier future. The third most prevalent cannabinoid in hemp and cannabis, CBC’s mood-elevating properties are about ten times more effective than CBD, making it a promising cannabinoid for reducing stress.

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Benefits of Cannabis for Inflammation and Pain

United Patients Group

The effects of cannabis are caused by cannabinoids, which are chemical compounds found in the resin glands on the leaves and buds of female marijuana plants. Cannabinoids can help with inflammation and pain relief in various ways. Cannabis contains two types of cannabinoids: phytocannabinoids and endocannabinoids.