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What is CBN (Cannabinol)? How does the natural byproduct of THC work?

The Cannigma

Of course, this plant is now known to be marijuana (or Type I cannabis), which is still commonly used for sleep and analgesia today. A 2012 study in rats compared the effects of CBD, CBG, and CBN on food consumption and showed that unlike the others, CBN increased feeding. What can the current clinical trials tell us?

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Cannabis for IBS: Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Medical Marijuana

Greencamp

Constant gut symptoms often lead to the development of other conditions like anxiety , depression , migraines , sleeping problems and fatigue. A more thorough study from 2012 showed more tangible results. What causes IBS? The study found that there are potential benefits for stimulating endocannabinoid receptors. (

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Relieve the Excruciating Symptoms of IBD and IBS with Medical Cannabis

Veriheal

Both IBD and IBS have a major impact on the quality of life and on the ability to do simple things such as eat, sleep, and work. Individuals suffering from IBS usually only end up at the doctor’s office when there has been significant weight-loss, diarrhea during sleep, rectal bleeding, difficulty swallowing, and persistent pain.

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5 foods that can affect your high

The Cannigma

First discovered by scientists in the early 1990s, the endocannabinoid system modulates a vast array of functions in the body including sleep, hunger, memory, pain, and inflammation. Peterson explained, and recommends keeping a plant rich, well-balanced diet in order to support a healthy gut microbiome and robust endocannabinoid system.

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Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

Greencamp

The ECS plays an important role in managing numerous processes, ranging from sleep, mood, immune functions, metabolism, movement and pain. The year of 2012 saw a collaborative effort between a nonprofit organization PatientsLikeMe , and a professional academic research team.

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Meredith Fisher-Corn, MD…….”Are You Able to Answer Your Patients’ Medical Marijuana Questions”

TheAnswerPage

Since 2012, TheAnswerPage.com has addressed the immense need for unbiased evidence-based high quality education focused on the endocannabinoid system and medical marijuana. Results of an observational study merely suggest an association between a therapeutic agent or an event and an outcome.

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Study: CBD “Promising” Therapy for Cocaine Addiction

CannaMD

Note: No human studies were found (with the exception of one clinical trial that was ongoing and therefore not selected); all studies focused on animals (i.e., While a 2012 Addiction in Biology study didn’t provide support for CBD’s positive effect on BSR and cocaine use, researchers did note that CBD inhibited the reward?facilitating

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