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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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CBD vs. THC: Medical Benefits and Key Differences

Miss Marijuana

Whether you’re a medical professional, a patient, or just someone interested in natural wellness, understanding how CBD and THC differ can seriously change how you think about healing. THC) is federally legal, thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill. Did you know that over 33% of Americans have tried CBD products for health reasons? In the U.S.,

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The Science Behind Charlotte’s Web: How CBD Oil Works for Seizure Disorders

LifeCannMD

Here’s something that blows most of my patients’ minds: your body actually has built-in receptors for cannabis compounds. 2018, when the FDA approved Epidiolexthe first cannabis medication ever approved in the United States. I’ve guided hundreds of patients through this process, and honestly?

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THCa: The Legal Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Behind the Buzz

The Cannigma

Clinical trials are underway to explore its synergistic use alongside other cannabinoids like CBD and CBG. Under the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp-derived products with <0.3% How to Shop Smart for THCa Products As with all cannabis products, not all THCa is created equal. Is THCa Legal in the United States?

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Legislation To Produce And Research Cannabis Introduced

NORML

A bipartisan coalition of House lawmakers has introduced The Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2019 ( HR 601 ), to facilitate federally-approved clinical trials involving cannabis. A similar version of this bill was passed in the House Judiciary Committee in 2018 yet was not taken up by the full chamber.

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Why more Parkinson’s patients don’t use cannabis

The Cannigma

Published in Nature Partner Journals and sponsored by the Parkinson’s Foundation, the study found that nearly 25% of Parkinson’s patients had used cannabis in the past six months, but that one in four of that group did not know what type or form of cannabis they used, and nearly half did not know their dosage. Of the 43.9% Altogether, 24.5%

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Why nurses must be involved in cannabis patient care

The Cannigma

In nursing school, I wrote my dissertation on the role of the nurse when caring for patients using cannabis therapeutically, knowing that nurses are often the first healthcare professional to whom patients disclose their cannabis use. I remain in awe of these patients to this day. Transfering nurses’ skills to cannabis medicine.