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Better Sleep Tips: Medical Marijuana

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According to the National Sleep Foundation , 50 to 70 million Americans have problems sleeping. Plenty of medical cannabis patients have offered anecdotes of better sleep as a result of nightly marijuana use, but the evidence doesn’t stop there. MARIJUANA AND SLEEP RESEARCH. Research on marijuana and sleep is promising.

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How Medical Marijuana Helps Floridians With Qualifying Conditions

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Some animal-based studies go as far as to suggest cannabinoids might slow cancer cell growth. Individuals with PTSD report benefits from using cannabis, especially in reducing anxiety and aiding sleep. According to a clinical study , cannabis use decreases tremor, and rigidity and improves the quality of life by decreasing pain.

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How to Deal with Memory Loss and Other Negative Effects of Cannabis

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Long-term memory is more permanent and it stores memories of past events and things a person has learned. Cannabinoid compounds interact with the hippocampus, which is a part of the brain responsible for storing and processing all memories. ( Get enough sleep. Marijuana and Sleep: Effects, Latest Research and 10 Best Strains.

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New Study Concludes That CBD Can Help Decrease The Severity Of PTSD Symptoms

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PTSD is recognized as a Trauma and Stressor-related Disorder in the DSM-5 , and develops through a severely distressing mental and/or physical event, like a terrorist attack, military combat, serious accidents or sexual violence. comorbid psychiatric conditions, “including anxiety, mood, personality and sleep disorders.”.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

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Marijuana and Cannabinoids: Health, Research and Regulatory Considerations (Position Paper). 1 Simultaneously, the AAFP acknowledges preliminary evidence indicates marijuana and cannabinoids may have potential therapeutic benefits, while also recognizing subsequent negative public health and health outcomes associated with cannabis use.

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Why cannabis can make your heart race

The Cannigma

The endocannabinoid system affects a wide range of bodily functions including hunger, pain, sleep, and energy, to name a few. The main culprit is widely-considered to be tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the cannabinoid also responsible for the high of marijuana. Why cannabis makes your heart race. Shutterstock. increase among women 11.

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Best strains and terpenes for period pain

The Cannigma

You’ll want a specific combination of cannabinoids and terpenes, and what works for one person may not work for the next. Some studies suggest that chronic exposure to cannabinoids may cause menstrual cycle disruption, but this is a topic of debate. But it’s not enough to smoke a joint and expect the cramps to disappear.

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