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Cannabis for Lupus: Here’s How Cannabinoids Relieve Inflammation

Greencamp

Following this, there is a growing body of evidence which shows that cannabinoids may also inhibit interleukin-6, which is an inflammatory protein associated with autoimmune diseases. Humans and other mammals produce compounds called endocannabinoids (which are coincidentally similar to active compounds found in cannabis— cannabinoids).

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CBD Enhances Glucose Metabolism via Nuclear Receptors

Project CBD

Cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2 are the definitive and best-known targets of endogenous and plant-derived cannabinoids, but they’re far from the only ones. The first evidence of an endocannabinoid interacting with PPARs came in 2002, when a research team in Tennessee showed that a metabolite of 2-AG activated PPAR- a.

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Can cannabis reduce acid reflux?

The Cannigma

A 2017 review of research surrounding the ECS and the esophagus noted, “The presence of cannabinoid receptors in the esophagus, specifically those affecting [esophageal relaxation], offers a potential therapeutic target for treating GERD.”. Cannabis and acid reflux: the research. THC versus CBD for acid reflux. Does weed help acid reflux?

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Australian General Election, Legalise Cannabis Party Candidates Profiles: Michelle Stanvic ACT

Cannabis Law Report

In 2015 I was awarded a Scholarship by the American Cannabis Nurses Association to attend The Ninth National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics in West Palm Beach Florida USA and commenced education in cannabinoid medicine. SEAT YOU ARE STANDING IN + STATE. Federal Candidate for the ACT.

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Press Release: Cannabis Patient Care™ and Americans for Safe Access Form Partnership

Cannabis Law Report

Its mission is to educate the medical community on the viable treatment options patients are experiencing with cannabis and the ongoing research into cannabis and cannabinoids worldwide. ASA was founded in 2002 as a vehicle for patients to advocate for the acceptance of cannabis as medicine.

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Alexander Hymowitz – Conant v. Walters

Cannabis Law Report

Physicians should look expressly at the use of Medical marijuana for patients who do not respond well to other available prescription drug as there is “scientific data indicate the potential therapeutic value of cannabinoid drugs, primarily THC, for pain relief, control of nausea and vomiting, and appetite stimulation”. Alexander Hymowitz.

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Cannabis and Obesity: New study ties cannabis to lower rates of obesity

Veriheal

It should be noted that some strains suppress appetite due to a high content of the cannabinoid THCV. . The researchers used obesity data in Washington State between 2002-2018 because it is one of the first states to have legalized recreational or adult-use cannabis.