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Is Cannabis a Good Option for Treating Asthma?

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They induced bronchial spasms by electrical stimulation and then administered THC as well as some other, synthetic cannabinoids. Cannabinoids ( THC to be precise), activated CB1 receptors, which stopped the spasms and dilated the organs. ( We explored what science has to say on this topic, but what about real patients?

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Article: Canada: Future Care Costs For Cannabis In Personal Injury Claims

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A modest award for the cost of Cesamet/Nabilone, the synthetic cannabinoid, was awarded in this case. He had a history of drug use both before and after the accidents that included cocaine, heroin, and crystal meth. A pain management specialist recommended a trial of Nabilone, the synthetic cannabinoid, or of medical marijuana.

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Perfecting cannabis with Michael Backes

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In our chat, Michael shares his personal journey into the cannabis space, and how his history of migraines aided him in discovering the powers of medical marijuana. I mean, we’re just discovering the TRP Channels that are involved in maybe the headache effects of cannabinoids. Just for reference. Yeah, you just said that.

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The Endocannabinoid System: Here’s How it Keeps You Healthy and Happy

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Because this is such a complicated topic, wrapping your head around everything requires some patience and dedication. Both endocannabinoids from our body, and cannabinoids from the cannabis plant activate cell receptors that produce a certain behaviour in the cell. Endocannabinoids—signaling molecules produced by our body.

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Cannabis & sex: a woman’s guide

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Cannabis has a long history as an aid to increase sexual pleasure. Recent research suggests the naturally-occurring neurotransmitter anandamide, an endogenous cannabinoid also known as “the body’s own marijuana,” helps to calm the stress response, lowers cortisol and ultimately, helps us erase traumatic memories. How does it work?

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

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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.

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Shemshemet: Cannabis in Ancient Egypt

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Possibly due to the sticky and adhesive quality of honey a number of Egyptian topical medical preparations required it as an admixture to cannabis based medicines. According to the ancient papyri such topical cannabis preparations were used to treat inflammations of the vagina, and to treat ingrown toe and finger nails (Ghalioungui 1963).