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Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

Greencamp

The ECS plays an important role in managing numerous processes, ranging from sleep, mood, immune functions, metabolism, movement and pain. Our body produces internal cannabinoids called endocannabinoids, and the compounds from the cannabis plant access the ECS in a similar manner as our own endocannabinoids.

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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

Reporter Elise Worthington also investigates the dark side of this form of therapy where disturbing cases of abuse and malpractice are emerging in both clinical trials and the underground. The charity was eventually instructed to pull an advertisement for the study by the ethics committee that conditionally approved the trial.

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Best strains and terpenes for migraine relief

The Cannigma

The ECS touches on nearly every biological function you have, including sleep, pain, appetite, body temperature, immune function, memory, and hormone regulation. 4 A 2004 study found that the endocannabinoid anandamide can inhibit trigeminal neurons, which suggests a way in which endocannabinoids may be able to prevent migraines.

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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.