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

Veriheal

However, another stereotype-smashing study found that cannabis legalization is tied to lower obesity rates as more citizens and patients take to cannabis consumption. 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.

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Study: Marijuana a Useful Adjunct Treatment for Huntington Disease Symptoms

The Joint Blog

The study states that marijuana can improve neurological symptoms and should be recommended to HD patients by their physicians. Researchers found that “the majority [of them] showed statistically significant results favoring the use of medical marijuana, especially for improving motor symptoms and quality of sleep.”.

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Cannabis for Lupus: Here’s How Cannabinoids Relieve Inflammation

Greencamp

Hence, lupus patients often look for complementary treatments for controlling their symptoms. It makes sense: The most common symptoms that patients with lupus have to deal with are inflammation and pain, and cannabis is known for being especially effective at fighting both. Best strains for lupus. Dr. Grinspoon.

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What Are Terpenes And What Do They Do?

LifeCannMD

Scientists believe terpenes initially evolved in plants as a deterrent to pests and animals.Today, Medical Marijuana patients rely on certain terpene profiles to help identify what strains may work for their respective needs and conditions. A 2002 study suggests its sedative properties can help treat insomnia. Alpha and Beta Pinene.

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

Cannabis Law Report

However, the nature of the government regulations and the subsequent complexity of prescribing, as well as doctors’ safety uncertainties and the stigma of the plant, remain contributing barriers to patient access. Patients can legally access medicinal cannabis through a doctor, via the TGA’s Authorised Prescribers and Special Access schemes.

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First ethics at MAPS in question and now Australia’s Mind Medicine look to have some serious integrity issues too

Cannabis Law Report

“There’s everything from people being dosed without their consent, to people being encouraged to sleep with practitioners in exchange for services, to people being pressured to participate in group contexts, and so-called rituals that they otherwise wouldn’t have engaged in.” ” Underground researcher.

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How to Deal with Memory Loss and Other Negative Effects of Cannabis

Greencamp

This lasts for about two hours after consuming pot, and there aren’t any long term consequences, as one research from 2002 confirmed. ( Get enough sleep. Getting plenty of sleep is crucial for the brain to recover and transfer short-term to long-term memories. Marijuana and Sleep: Effects, Latest Research and 10 Best Strains.