Remove 2013 Remove Blog Remove Sleep Remove Treatment
article thumbnail

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. .

Sleep 49
article thumbnail

Healthy Uses For Marijuana

Otherside Farms

Sleep Apnea. According to a study published in the Journal of Neuro-psychopharmacology in 2013, cannabidiol (one of the active compounds in weed) can, in fact, help to grow brain cells. Indicas have a strong sedating effect and are ideal when used to relax, watch a movie, or to induce sleep. Hypertension. Multiple sclerosis.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Benefits of Cannabis for Alzheimer’s disease

Alchimia

Although a balanced nutrition – and regular brain stimulation – can have protective and preventive effects , we still don’t have any effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease once it is active. Finally, cannabinoids improve mood, appetite and sleep while reducing stress, anxiety and agressiveness.

article thumbnail

Your Guide to CBD and CBDA for Anxiety

Healer

Watch Dr. Sulak review current research on CBD for the treatment of anxiety here. CBD for the Treatment of Anxiety. Patients who don’t respond fully to CBD-dominant treatments may find more relief with combination CBD + THC. 2013): 685-692. [5] USE CBD FOR SLEEP. Does CBD help with anxiety? 3] Rock, Erin M.,

CBD 52
article thumbnail

Understanding Cannabis Flavonoids

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

It has been linked with helping in the treatment of cancer by fighting inflammation, helping to form new blood cells, and modulating cell death. It is believed to be the active ingredient in chamomile tea that helps with sleep. There are over 6,000 varieties of flavonoids, providing a wide range of functions. [1] 1] Chae, S.

article thumbnail

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. 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. I’m grateful to see her not take those opioids so much,” Ms. Edelstein said.

article thumbnail

The munchies: cannabis and a craving for food

Alchimia

The role of sleep. An American study published in 2019 investigated the effect of sleep on the endocannabinoid system. It is well known that sleep deprivation causes an increase in appetite. In addition, our food preferences change when we haven’t had enough hours of sleep or a good quality sleep.

Food 52