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Can cannabis reduce acid reflux?

The Cannigma

The endocannabinoid system has CB1 and CB2 receptors on every organ in the body, including your stomach, esophagus, and throughout your digestive tract. A study from 1999 found that THC can delay gastric emptying, or how long it takes food to pass through your stomach into your digestive system.

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Friday 8 March – State By State Digest: Federal, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Texas, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming

Cannabis Law Report

Lawmakers in 2017 passed a law carrying out the legalization of medical marijuana approved by 71 percent of voters in 2016, but it barred patients from access to smokable marijuana, restricting them to oils and baked goods. Gary Farmer, D- Lighthouse Point.

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10 Benefits of Probiotics for Your Immune System

United Patients Group

Probiotics can help your body fight infections by boosting the amount of good bacteria in your digestive system and preventing the bad bacteria from getting a foothold there. Probiotics are bacteria that help support a healthy digestive system and potentially prevent disease. How do Probiotics Impact Your Immune System? Conclusion.

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Smoking Weed with a Cold: Is it Advisable?

PrestoDoctor

Coughing & Phlegm A 2017 review found that long-term marijuana use is linked to persistent coughing and increased production of phlegm. Stomach Pain When cannabis is inhaled or taken orally, it stimulates the cannabinoid receptors in the digestive system, leading to different outcomes such as discomfort and swelling in the stomach.

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Cannabis Attorney David Feldman Launches New Law Firm

Cannabis Law Report

Feldman is credited with coining the term “Regulation A+” now widely utilized to refer to the new technique and led the first Regulation A+ IPO onto the Nasdaq in 2017. He has also been listed in the Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers published by Cannabis Law Digest for the last two years.

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The Benefits of Probiotics and Gut Health for Children with ADHD

United Patients Group

An imbalance in gut bacteria can manifest in digestive and behavioral problems. The microbiome can influence everything from mood and behavior to immunity and digestion. Here are some examples of how this works: The vagus nerve connects your brain to your digestive tract. They also come in pill form.

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How to Nurture Your Endocannabinoid System

Peninsula Alternative Health

They are a crucial part of digestion and disease prevention. Prebiotics are vegetables that feed the probiotics and encourage digestive health. Erin Bilenki Assistant Clinical Director Erin has worked for Peninsula Alternative Heatlh (PAH) since the doors opened in December 2017. Source: [link].