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Is It Possible To Not Have Cannabinoid Receptors?

PrestoDoctor

While these receptors are crucial for regulating pain, immune function, and mood, the possibility of individuals lacking cannabinoid receptors altogether raises intriguing questions. Cannabinoid receptors are cell membrane proteins that are part of the endocannabinoid system. What are Cannabinoid Receptors?

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Lex Blog Report: Italy Moves toward Legalising Cannabis… for Everyone

Cannabis Law Report

The Italian Parliament has established an intergroup on the legalisation of cannabis following calls to address the need for its decriminalisation and shortages of medical cannabis. The movement is supported by 25,000 signatures to date and aims to rekindle the 2016 citizens’ initiative to legalise cannabis. November 18, 2019.

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Understanding the Endocannabinoid System: A Guide for Medical Marijuana Patients

MMJ Recs

Medical marijuana has been a hot topic over the years – from the stigma it surrounds the cannabis industry to its legalization in US states and its research and use for treating various ailments. As a result, many jurisdictions have begun to legalize cannabis for medical. What is ECS?

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Plants that interact with the endocannabinoid system

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It’s not unusual for people to think that cannabis is the only plant that produces cannabinoids (after all, it has “canna” in its name). Beyond cannabis: other plants that interact with the endocannabinoid system. What is the endocannabinoid system?

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How Medical Marijuana Helps With Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms

MMJ Recs

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, specifically the brain and spinal cord. In MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the protective myelin sheath that covers nerve fibers, leading to inflammation and damage.

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Would Dosing With MMJ Affect The COVID Vaccine?

MMJ Recs

Does cannabis interfere with the COVID vaccine? Since there are no known interactions between the COVID-19 vaccine and the use of cannabis, it is safe to assume that the two will not react to one another in any serious way. This then initiates an immune response where COVID-specific antibodies can be created. Let’s find out.

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What Are The Most Common Conditions MMJ Is Prescribed For?

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As the medical community delves into the therapeutic potential of cannabis, certain health conditions have emerged as primary candidates for its prescription. As the medical community delves into the therapeutic potential of cannabis, certain health conditions have emerged as primary candidates for its prescription.