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THC & CBD-Rich Cannabis for Fibromyalgia

Project CBD

But an October 2022 paper in Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy 10 offers an interesting parallel to previous human studies through the use of a well-established mouse model of fibromyalgia induced by reserpine, a drug that acts on the central nervous system (and is sometimes used to treat high blood pressure in humans). doi:10.1213/ANE.0b013e3181c76f70

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Best strains and terpenes for being outside

The Cannigma

Just getting outside for 20 minutes a day in a green space can reduce your cortisol levels and blood pressure and improve your immune function and cardiovascular health. A forest bath is not rushed – it takes time to observe and immerse yourself in the natural world. How cannabis can improve being outside.

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Cannabis Tied to Lower Blood Pressure in Hypertension Patients, Study Finds

The Cannigma

Using cannabis for several months is associated with a reduction in blood pressure among older adults with hypertension, according to a prospective study published last week. The mean differences in 24-hours systolic and diastolic blood pressures were 5.0 No relationship between THC, CBD levels and blood pressure change.

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UW-Madison Is Diversifying Psychedelic Research

Veriheal

Hoffman lived a long life, reportedly microdosing with LSD during the last three decades or so of it until his death on April 29, 2008 at age 102. Beyond the psychedelic properties of iboga, it is also used to treat drug abuse/addiction, high blood pressure, nerve disorders, HIV/AIDS, swine flu, fever, influenza, and more.

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The effects of mixing marijuana with tobacco

Alchimia

A study published in 2008 in the journal Inhalation Toxicology indicated that tobacco boosts the efficiency of THC vaporization by up to 45%, such that smoking a 50/50 mixture of marijuana and tobacco can lead to the same psychoactive effects as smoking 100% cannabis.

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Viagra, Cialis, Or Levitra: Is One Best For Treating Erectile Dysfunction?

Cannabis Law Report

Surprisingly, Viagra came to be after a medication intended to manage blood pressure failed but increased blood flow to the penis. The prescription drug was the first ED drug approved for once-a-day use in 2008. Do not take Levitra alongside nitrate drugs as this will cause a sudden drastic blood pressure drop.

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Report: “Key pharmacological differences between side effects of refined, pharmaceutical CBD formulations and whole plant extracts:”

Cannabis Law Report

28) Side effects noted included strangely enough, vomiting and abdominal pain, psychiatric side effects including depression and paranoia, and low blood pressure. British Journal of Pharmacology (2008) 155, 837–846. British Journal of Pharmacology (2008) 153, 199–215. W-SV Ho1, DA Barrett2 and MD Randall1. Ethan Russo.