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Cannabis for IBS: Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Medical Marijuana

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The stress response in IBS patients causes abnormalities in the functioning of the sympathetic nervous system (one of the divisions of the autonomic or “subconscious” nervous system) and to the HPA axis. During a three-month period, 13 patients with long-standing IBS were given cannabis. How to choose the best strain for IBS?

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Marijuana and HIV: Much More Than Palliative Aid

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Even though cannabis and cannabinoid-derived pharmaceuticals are both frequently used by HIV/AIDS patients, several studies show that something interesting happens when cannabis is consumed. Cannabis as a palliative aid for HIV patients. What is HIV and how is it manifested? How classical pharmaceuticals fight HIV. 2016 ( 3 ).

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Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

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Because of the very rapid progression of ALS in the majority of patients, understanding how cannabis could help in the alleviation of symptoms is incredibly important for ALS sufferers. Both upper and lower motor neurons suffer severe damage in ALS patients. As few as 10% of ALS patients live longer than 10 years after being diagnosed.

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This Week On The Karma Koala Podcast (49) The Honorable Robert J. Torres, Jr. Supreme Court Justice Guam, Marlo Nicole, Arundati Dandapani & George Smitherman of the Cannabis Council of Canada

Cannabis Law Report

born and raised on the Pacific Island of Guam, was sworn in as Justice of the Supreme Court of Guam in 2004. Topics covered include keeping cannabis out of the hands of youth, eliminating the illicit market, social justice and equity, access to medical cannabis, and industry viability. Torres, Jr., Associate Justice. Torres, Jr.

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

Greencamp

Let’s check out two more studies on this topic. Research from 2004 concluded that CBD has a neuroprotective effect on humans, and that this cannabis compound reduces neurotoxicity (a process that is responsible for the faster death of the cells of the brain and nervous system). ( So don’t forget.

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Special Report: Current Issues in Marijuana Regulation – Veterans Struggle to Gain Access to Medical Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

Many patients with PTSD report having flashbacks or intrusive thoughts which result in involuntarily re-living past traumatic events. Recent scandals such as Walter Reed hospital have brought to public view some of the challenges patients of VA medical care experience. 2004), United States v. Currently Serving Military.

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Best strains and terpenes for migraine relief

The Cannigma

Edibles won’t produce the same experience, but topicals may be able to help, too. The fact that migraine is now ranked as the second leading cause of years lived with disability illustrates the magnitude of the negative impact of the disease to patients and their ability to function normally.

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