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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 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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Cannabis Trends of 2022

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Today’s consumers cite a wide variety of cannabis benefits, including alleviating pain, reducing anxiety, stimulating appetite, aiding sleep, and treating the symptoms of neurological or gastrointestinal disorders. in 2002 to 49.2% of the population, a 200% increase from 2002. Lifetime use has increased from 42.7%

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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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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.

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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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NO BRAINER: CBD AND THC FOR HEAD INJURIES

Green Relief

A 2014 study found that traumatic brain injury ( TBI ) patients who tested positive for THC were more likely to survive with less impairment than TBI patients who abstained from marijuana. A positive THC screen is associated with decreased mortality in adult patients sustaining TBI ,” the study concluded. The patent.

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