Remove 2004 Remove Data Remove Medicine Remove Topical
article thumbnail

Best strains and terpenes for migraine relief

The Cannigma

Edibles won’t produce the same experience, but topicals may be able to help, too. For example, researchers at Hopkins Medicine point to changes in chemical compounds like CGRP , serotonin and hormones like estrogen affecting pain levels. Migraines affect the blood flow in the brain as well as levels of other important chemicals.

Terpenes 132
article thumbnail

Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

Greencamp

Based on the currently available scientific data, it is reasonable to think that cannabis might significantly slow the progression of ALS, potentially extending life expectancy and substantially reducing the overall burden of the disease.”. Using Cannabis for Chronic and Neuropathic Pain: The Complete Guide.

Strains 94
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

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

Greencamp

When it comes to consuming large quantities of cannabis on a regular basis, available data offers some conflicting conclusions. JAMA Internal Medicine published a 25-year long observational study which included heavy cannabis users (who were using cannabis for 5 consecutive years, or longer). (

article thumbnail

Marijuana and HIV: Much More Than Palliative Aid

Greencamp

Cannabis as medicine against HIV. Even though scientific data is still somewhat scarce on this topic, several studies confirm that cannabis directly acts on the cells of the immune system affected by HIV. 2016 ( 3 ). University of Florida received a 3.2 Thames, Zanjbeel Mahmood, Alison C.

Marijuana 110
article thumbnail

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

Cannabis Law Report

Medicinal cannabis has been legalised for use for a range of specified medical conditions in Australia since 2016. Focusing on professional medical publications, this study sought to investigate how medicinal cannabis is being represented in professional medical publications. The precis is simple. Background. Conclusions. Background.

article thumbnail

Report: “Key pharmacological differences between side effects of refined, pharmaceutical CBD formulations and whole plant extracts:”

Cannabis Law Report

This differs sharply from the conventional course of cannabis medicine, which is to use whole, clean plant extracts to treat epilepsy and to gradually discontinue use of conventional pharmaceuticals. If so, CBD medicines should warn of this at least for the purposes of drug testing. (32). The question is, is there truly a difference?