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Cannabis for IBS: Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Medical Marijuana

Greencamp

One study from 2004 looked at cannabinoids as a treatment option for managing bowel diseases symptoms (including IBS), because of their anti-inflammatory properties, but also the ability to diminish pain levels. According to the studies on cannabis and IBS, both high-THC and high-CBD strains have the potential to relieve symptoms.

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

Greencamp

But there is one key-factor that determines to what degree cannabis impacts a person’s memory: Potency of the strain we’re using (mainly the THC levels in it). Strains with higher CBD levels reduce certain side-effects of THC (memory loss is one of them), and protect memory in general. What Is THC?

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Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

Greencamp

This is how the psychoactive intoxication with THC affects our brain, and this same pathway is activated for the many other medical benefits cannabis has to offer. Also presented in the American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care, a 2004 survey set about to discover the effect of cannabis use on ALS in humans.

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Best strains and terpenes for migraine relief

The Cannigma

Based on the limited existing evidence, the best cannabis strain for migraines may be a Type II that includes both THC and CBD, and a terpene profile that includes beta-caryophyllene, myrcene, linalool, limonene, bisabolol, humulene or pinene. Edibles won’t produce the same experience, but topicals may be able to help, too.

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Studying while high: is it a good idea?

The Cannigma

The science on the topic paints a similarly conflicted picture: Some studies suggest that cannabis, particularly THC, can negatively impact focus. THC produced significant impairment in attention and concentration 30 minutes after being used by occasional cannabis users. Still, the type of cannabis seems to matter.

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

Cannabis Law Report

The Cannabis sativa plant has an incredibly multi-layered, rich, and versatile history of human uses for food and fibre, as well as recreational, and religious and spiritual purposes throughout the world (McPartland and Hegman 2018 ; Aldrich 1997 ; Touw 1981 ; Li 1974 ; Bonini et al. 2018 ; Frankhauser 2008 ). 2016 ; Sznitman et al.