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

The Cannigma

The researchers took readings on 26 patients over the age of 60 both before and three months after starting to use medical cannabis, and found that the participants’ overall blood pressure — both systolic and diastolic — went slightly down after three months of cannabis treatment. “It The study was limited in other ways as well.

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A Comprehensive Guide to the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program

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As societal attitudes towards cannabis evolve and the medicinal benefits become increasingly recognized, Michigan’s program stands as a beacon of innovation, providing patients with a legal avenue to explore the therapeutic potential of marijuana.

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The most common reasons people get medical marijuana cards: 2021 edition

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In these three dozen states, from the West Coast to the Midwest to the South and the Northeast, patients use cannabis to treat countless medical conditions and everyday ailments. of patients reported chronic pain as their primary condition, while in Connecticut 70.4% The most common medical conditions.

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Learn How Medical Marijuana can be Used to Treat IBS

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Patients who suffer from this condition also face other symptoms that are painful, inconvenient -to say the least, -and lower their quality of life. An article published on the marijuanadoctor.com website discusses the best strains of marijuana for patients with IBS.

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Webinar with Dr. Sulak and Bonni S. Goldstein, M.D.

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is the Medical Director of Canna-Centers Wellness and Education, a Los Angeles-based medical practice established in 2008, which is devoted to helping patients use cannabis for serious and chronic medical conditions. Since then she has successfully treated both adult and pediatric patients. Goldstein, M.D.,

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How Much MMJ Can You Buy At A Dispensary In Michigan?

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The state of Michigan legalized the use of medical marijuana with the passing of the Michigan Compassionate Care Initiative in November 2008. With the legalization of MMJ in Michigan, a wide range of MMJ products became available to patients. And what medical conditions qualify you for a medical card in Michigan? HIV positive.

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Why veterans can’t discuss cannabis with VA doctors

The Cannigma

They argued that their findings suggest that doctors “outside of the VHA system who treat veteran patients may need to take the lead in conversations surrounding medical marijuana as a treatment option.”. That study was carried out in New Mexico, which was the first state to list PTSD as a qualifying condition for medical cannabis.