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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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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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How Medical Marijuana Helps Floridians With Qualifying Conditions

LifeCannMD

Individuals with PTSD report benefits from using cannabis, especially in reducing anxiety and aiding sleep. Some studies suggest it might induce remission according to a 2013 study where subjects receiving cannabis reported improved appetite and sleep, with no significant side effects.

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Best strains and terpenes for being outside

The Cannigma

Being outside can also help you sleep better. Direct sunlight can help you wake up in the morning, fall asleep easier at night, and get better sleep overall. Researchers found that it didn’t matter how 120 minutes was spent – all at once or in chunks over several days – but at least two hours was necessary to report feeling better.

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Exploring the endocannabinoid system and the impact of CBD

Marijuanally

This complex system regulates everything from mood to sleeping cycles, while also helping to regulate stress, inflammation and our perception of pain. The neuroprotective effect of regulating sleep. To remove neurotoxins that damage nerve cells in the brain, the body must enter a period of deep sleep. Alleviating depression.

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New Medical Study Reports Reduced Depression and Anxiety Symptoms With Low Doses of CBD

Cannabis Law Report

The longitudinal study, using data gathered from RoC’s Observational Research Registry (ORR), showed that individuals who initiated use of artisanal cannabidiol (CBD) products or continued use of CBD products at follow-up endorsed significant reductions in both anxiety and depression, improved sleep, and less pain compared with those not using CBD.

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Exploring the endocannabinoid system and the impact of CBD

Marijuanally

This complex system regulates everything from mood to sleeping cycles, while also helping to regulate stress, inflammation and our perception of pain. The neuroprotective effect of regulating sleep. To remove neurotoxins that damage nerve cells in the brain, the body must enter a period of deep sleep. Alleviating depression.

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