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Study: Marijuana Legalization Associated With Decreased Sales of Sleep Aids

The Joint Blog

Legal access to marijuana is associated with a decline in the sales of over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aid medications, according to a new study published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Medicine. – The negative association between cannabis access and sleep aid sales suggests a consumer preference for cannabis. .

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Healthy Uses For Marijuana

Otherside Farms

Relaxed government restrictions have also led to an overwhelming interest and support for marijuana as a mainstream medicine that can help people suffering from conditions such as: Alzheimer’s. Sleep Apnea. Indicas have a strong sedating effect and are ideal when used to relax, watch a movie, or to induce sleep. Hypertension.

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Marijuana Strain List AZ

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Medical marijuana has documented benefits for those suffering from a variety of debilitating conditions. Arizona, which has some of the strictest drug enforcement laws in the nation, allows patients to purchase and use medical marijuana for a variety of medical conditions. Headbanger was the winner of the 2013 Amsterdam Cannabis Cup.

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Aging baby boomers becoming new face of cannabis

Canna Care Docs

She said it “just barely covers the pain” of her condition. It makes me relax, which in turn slows the shaking down and I can grab some sleep,” she said. That prevalence is a 27% increase for 50- to 64-year-olds, and a 107% increase – essentially doubling – for those 65 or older since the 2012-2013 survey.

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Understanding Cannabis Flavonoids

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Here’s a closer look at how multiple conditions and body systems respond to flavonoids. Flavonoids provide a therapeutic role in a variety of conditions that can create chronic pain and inflammation. It is believed to be the active ingredient in chamomile tea that helps with sleep. 1] Chae, S. H., & Park, S.

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Benefits of Cannabis for Alzheimer’s disease

Alchimia

They also inhibit phosphorylation of Tau protein, another biological indicator of this condition. Finally, cannabinoids improve mood, appetite and sleep while reducing stress, anxiety and agressiveness. Published in Current Alzheimer Research , March 2013. See studies #2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10). See studies #2, 3, 4).

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Your Guide to CBD and CBDA for Anxiety

Healer

While these and other lotions, salves, balms, or gel preparations, can be applied to help alleviate pain, muscle spasms, inflammation, and various skin conditions, it is not often used for anxiety. 2013): 685-692. [5] USE CBD FOR SLEEP. Most people don’t know that CBD drops can be applied directly to the skin as a topical.

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