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Grandma Is The New Face Of Cannabis

Canna Care Docs

However, with medical cannabis continuing to spread through the country—and with more and more research pointing to its benefits for everything from chronic pain and sleep problems to anxiety and arthritis—the tide seems to be turning. 2] The face of who is using this substance is getting older and wiser. . Why is that important?

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Dr. Andrew Weil on Cannabis and Integrative Medicine

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He is the author of several bestselling books, including Spontaneous Healing (1995), Eating Well for Optimum Health (2000), and Healthy Aging (2007). Others say if they use before bedtime, they can’t sleep, they stay awake all night. The other problem with cannabis is that there’s a wide range of individual responses to it.

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Missouri Man Released From Prison After Serving 11 Years for Possessing One Pound of Weed

SpeedWeed

In February of 2007, Robert Franklin was busted by the Missouri Highway Patrol after he chucked a one-pound brick of marijuana out of his SUV window in an attempt to avoid arrest. A Missouri man who served more than a decade in prison for a non-violent cannabis crime has finally been set free. I got to hug my daughter.”

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Benefits of Cannabis for Alzheimer’s disease

Alchimia

Finally, cannabinoids improve mood, appetite and sleep while reducing stress, anxiety and agressiveness. Published in the British Journal of Pharmacology , September 2007. See studies #2, 3, 4). Published in Molecular Pharmacology , February 2011. s disease; taking the edge off with cannabinoids ? Prevention of Alzheimer?

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Aging baby boomers becoming new face of cannabis

Canna Care Docs

It makes me relax, which in turn slows the shaking down and I can grab some sleep,” she said. Compared with the 2006-2007 survey, the increases are 100% for 50- to 64-year-olds and 625% for 65 or older. I’m grateful to see her not take those opioids so much,” Ms. Edelstein said. of people in their 60s; and 3.4% Gluchacki said.

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8 Best Cannabis Strains For Energy

Miss Marijuana

Although known for its sleep-aiding properties, Cannabis doubles as an energy booster too, with some strains being effective enough to be compared to a cup of coffee. Award-winning sativa, Chocolope was appointed strain of the year by High Times Magazine in 2007. By: Kysheeta Carroll. Cannabinoid Profile – THC Dominant- Sativa.

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How aging can change your cannabis routine

SpeedWeed

It helped me fall asleep faster and sleep better as well. Additionally, the results of a 2007 study support a connection between age and THC sensitivity. I feel like my current routine works beautifully to ease anxiety and promote sleep. But shortly after I turned 29, large doses of THC started making me feel worse.