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What Are The Most Common Conditions MMJ Is Prescribed For?

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As the medical community delves into the therapeutic potential of cannabis, certain health conditions have emerged as primary candidates for its prescription. THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis, has analgesic properties that can help manage chronic pain conditions, such as neuropathic pain and arthritis.

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The Cannabis Cancer Connection

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The vast majority of the existing research is on how specific cannabinoids kill cancer, but a growing body of work is revealing how the entourage of compounds found in whole-plant cannabis kills cancer. Without increased blood flow, the tumor does not have enough nutrition to sustain its development.

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Understanding Cannabis Flavonoids

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When it comes to commonly discussed compounds found in cannabis, terpenes follow close behind cannabinoids. Terpenes have long been associated with the way in which cannabis flower appears and tastes. It’s important to note, though, that cannabinoids and terpenes are not the only types of compounds found in cannabis.

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Your Guide to CBD and CBDA for Pain

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Among animal research, it’s clear that CBD can reduce pain and inflammation in various models of pain, including neuropathic pain, inflammatory pain, and arthritis-related pain.[1] A NEW STANDARD IN CBD & CBDA The power of nature, elevated through science, developed by a physician. Does CBD help with pain? Topical CBD for pain.

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CBD For Sleep: How To Use Cannabidiol to Benefit Sleep

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We also know that in general, CBD is less effective than THC… Both animal and human scientific research indicate that THC is an excellent sleep aid in patients with pain, PTSD, and obstructive sleep apnea, but that’s not the case for CBD. We know that CBD can help sleep in some individuals, but may disturb it in others.

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Does Marijuana Make You Lazy?

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Some researchers believe that cannabis can increase both creativity and productivity. [1] In fact, many successful people credit marijuana with helping them develop the very traits, habits, creativity, and skills that led to their success. In short, it is a difficult claim to find direct research to support. 1] Malceva, M.,

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Comparing the Effects of Tinctures vs Edibles

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When you consume an edible, food and cannabinoids are broken down in the digestive tract and must be processed by the gut and liver before being distributed to the rest of the body, sometimes a slow process. These erratic effects are likely due to differences in digestive function and diet from one day to the next.