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Learn How Medical Marijuana can be Used to Treat IBS

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A 2004 study demonstrated that cannabinoids “decrease motor activity in the stomach and decrease gastric emptying,” which eases the uncomfortable and painful abdominal cramping; significantly decreasing bathroom visits after a meal. Once you were diagnosed, what treatment was suggested by your doctor? What treatment do you follow now?

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Terpene Spotlight: Phellandrene

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More than ever, cannabis can aid in the treatment of chronic disease and as a supplement to a patient’s healthcare regime. This 2004 article published in The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society discusses the Antimicrobial properties of plant secondary metabolites and essential oils. Additional References: Noma Y, Asakawa Y.

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How Cannabis Research is Affecting Parkinson’s Disease

The Joint Blog

Cannabis and CBD oils have often been used to reduce the effects of epilepsy and several other neurological issues, so why not Parkinson’s? They made it clear that no evidence is available and that there are real potential risks to treatment. had described some form of significant benefit from the treatment.

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Marijuana and HIV: Much More Than Palliative Aid

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Drugs used for the treatment of HIV and AIDS are called antiretroviral medications, and there are several different classes of these drugs: Fusion/Entry Inhibitors (they prevent, or more precisely slow down HIV from entering healthy cells). How classical pharmaceuticals fight HIV. They also reported an overall increase in pleasure. (

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Is weed legal in Switzerland?

The Cannigma

In 2020, Prohibition Partners stated that there are currently an estimated 3,000 patients receiving medical cannabis treatment in Switzerland. Medical cannabis is available only in the form of pharmaceutical options, not flower or oil (Shutterstock). How do the Swiss generally view marijuana? What Swiss law permits medical patients?

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Is weed legal in the UK?

The Cannigma

The UK government made the decision i n 2004 to reclassify cannabis from a Class B to Class C drug, but the decision was rescinded in 2009. The oil was seized at Heathrow Airport, and a legal battle ensued. The NHS adds that medical cannabis will only be considered when other treatment we’re not suitable or had not helped.

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Health Officials Still Puzzled as Reports of Vaping-Related Illnesses Mount

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While experts scramble to find answers (and a treatment), the stories launched a flurry of finger-pointing, as laypeople share and comment on articles they never read and industry insiders defend themselves. Although the first e-cigarette was invented by a Chinese pharmacist in 2004, the technology has evolved significantly.

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