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Ask The Green Nurse: Puff with Caution: Safer Cannabinoid Options for Asthma Patients

The Cannigma

According to recent data, nearly 79% of cannabis users prefer smoking the plant (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, 2017). Over time, I managed to outgrow the condition—not by using cannabis, but through key dietary changes, targeted supplements, and lifestyle adjustments.

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Microdosing Cannabis in Miami: What It Is and How It Might Help

LifeCannMD

Fernando Fandio-Sende, LifeCannMD After thirty years practicing medicine and specializing as a Miami cannabis doctor , I’ve had countless conversations with patients who tell me the same thing: “Doctor, I want to try medical marijuana , but I’m scared of getting too high.”

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Ask The Green Nurse: Why Do People Use Medical Cannabis? Top 3 Evidence-Based Reasons to Consider Plant Medicine

The Cannigma

Ask any seasoned cannabis nurse or patient advocate, and you’ll likely hear powerful affirmations like: “Cannabis saved my life.” Let’s explore the top three symptoms and reasons why people are using medical cannabis today—supported by research, clinical evidence, and a growing body of patient-centered care practices.

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Ask The Green Nurse – Cannabinoids and Men’s Health: A Natural Approach to Wellness

The Cannigma

2017; Sultan et al., Cannabinoids like CBD have been shown to possess anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative properties, which could help manage conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer (Adhikary et al. Prostate Health – As men age, maintaining prostate health becomes increasingly important.

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Clinical Trial: Cannabinoid Administration Via a Metered-Dose Inhaler Is Safe and Effective for Chronic Pain Patients

NORML

The delivery of precise doses of THC via an inhaler is associated with pain mitigation in patients with neuropathy and other complex pain conditions, according to clinical trial data published in the European Journal of Pain. Participants inhaled a precise dose containing either THC (at doses of either 0.5mg or 1mg) or placebo. .”

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Study: Daily Cannabis Use Among Pain Patients Associated with Less Non-Prescription Opioid Use

NORML

Patients suffering from persistent pain conditions who frequently use cannabis are far less likely to use non-prescription opioids, according to longitudinal data published in the journal PLOS One. Authors reported “an independent negative association between frequent cannabis use and frequent illicit opioid use.”

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The Top Medical Cannabis Research of 2017

MGC Pharma

The Top Medical Cannabis Research of 2017 A word from Ron Lipsky, Manager of Business Development and International Relations at MGC Pharmaceuticals MGC Pharma is still riding off the success of 2017 as we progress into 2018, with many exciting developments on the horizon.