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Survey: Nearly One in Five Pediatric Cerebral Palsy Patients Use CBD

Veriheal

A recent 2023 study published in the prestigious journal Orthopedics suggests cannabidiol (CBD) is becoming quite popular among families of children with cerebral palsy (CP) – indicating that nature’s plant may be doing some serious good for those who need it most. Treatment plans are customized to each individual’s needs.

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Epilepsy and MMJ: Exploring the Promising Treatment Benefits

MMJ Recs

While traditional treatments like antiepileptic drugs exist, they may not always provide adequate relief for all patients. In recent years, there has been growing interest in exploring alternative treatment options, and one that has gained attention is medical marijuana (MMJ).

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Understanding the Endocannabinoid System: A Guide for Medical Marijuana Patients

MMJ Recs

However, not many patients know the reasons behind how medical marijuana interacts with the body, so we prepared this comprehensive guide to use as a starting point for those considering cannabis treatment. However, further studies are needed to fully understand the mechanisms and potential of ECS modulation in mental health treatment.

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Medical Cannabis and Cancer Treatment: All You Need to Know

MMJ Recs

In recent years, the landscape of cancer treatment has witnessed a paradigm shift with the emergence of medical cannabis as a potential therapeutic ally. Today we’re here to explore the evolving relationship between medical cannabis and cancer treatment, shedding light on everything potential MMJ patients need to know.

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CBD Restricts Tumor Growth In Cancer Patients, Finds New Study

The Fresh Toast

CBD Restricts Tumor Growth In Cancer Patients, Finds New Study. A new study focused on glioblastoma, one of the deadliest and fastest growing forms of brain tumors, reveals that CBD is a beneficial form of treatment.

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CBD Enhances Glucose Metabolism via Nuclear Receptors

Project CBD

Several phytocannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD), for example, and the two primary endocannabinoids — anandamide and 2-AG — have been shown to interact with peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors, or PPARs 1 (pronounced pee-parrs ), which are found on the surface of the cell’s nucleus. And it worked.

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The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis

United Patients Group

The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis Introduction Myasthenia gravis ( MG ) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the nerves and muscles. Doctors usually treat MG with thymectomies, immunomodulating drugs, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and IV immunoglobulin treatments. Could marijuana be the answer?

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