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Better Sleep Tips: Medical Marijuana

CannaMD

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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Healthy Uses For Marijuana

Otherside Farms

Chronic pain. Chronic Pain. 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. Higher pain threshold. Soothing effect on chronic pain. Hypertension.

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Understanding Cannabis Flavonoids

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

link] Flavonoids’ benefits include functioning as an antioxidant, preventing mutations, interfering with cancer development, reducing inflammation, reducing chronic pain, and regulating cellular enzyme functions. Chronic Pain and Inflammation. 1] Chae, S. H., & Park, S. Excli Journal, 12, 226-230. Woodhead Publishing.

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What is CBG?

The Cannigma

It is often called “the mother of all cannabinoids,” and it holds potential as a treatment for conditions such as diabetes, ALS, and Huntington’s disease, although human studies are seriously lacking. CBG (cannabigerol) is by far one of the most important cannabinoids in the cannabis plant. CBG’s interaction with serotonin.

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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. Noting her mother’s reduced pain and relief from other pharmaceutical side effects, she said, “I have to say, I’m kind of an advocate for it.” I’m grateful to see her not take those opioids so much,” Ms. Edelstein said. Gluchacki said.

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Article: Canada: Future Care Costs For Cannabis In Personal Injury Claims

Cannabis Law Report

Poirier sued following a surgical procedure that left her with chronic pain and limitations affecting her lifestyle and career. Datoc, who had obtained a prescription from a naturopath, testified that the marijuana helped him sleep, and stopped his panic attacks and chest pains. Robichaud 4.

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How Christina Evans Conquered Chronic Pain with Cannabis, Yoga Therapy

CannaEffect

At just 31, and after seven years of odd symptoms, Evans received her diagnosis in 2013. Her ongoing symptoms included several neck injuries, full body numbness, and intensely frequent pain throughout her limbs and joints. She was sleeping better, felt her energy returning, and even reduced the dosage of her pain meds.