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How Cannabis Benefits a Person’s Health – 8 Useful Ways

United Patients Group

THC , another major active compound in cannabis, has also been found to be effective in reducing anxiety and improving mood. Lowering Blood Pressure Cannabis has also been found to lower blood pressure. Book a consultation today for more information.

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Using Cannabis For Health and Wellness

United Patients Group

In one study conducted by researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in North Carolina, patients with chronic back pain were given either 400 mg of THC or a placebo before bedtime every night for eight weeks (the other group received no treatment). Contact us today to book your first appointment with us.

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ICRS 2023: Report from Toronto

Project CBD

CBD & THC Cannabidiol (CBD) figured prominently in several noteworthy oral presentations and posters that explored the therapeutic potential of plant cannabinoids from various angles. THC better than CBD for obesity. ” Sufficient concentrations of THC, but not CBD, reduces diet-induced obesity and metabolic disorders.

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What is Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome?

United Patients Group

It’s more likely to occur in people who use high doses of cannabis, most often reported with THC. If you’re experiencing symptoms of CHS, the first step toward treatment is to stop using marijuana altogether–even if it’s low-THC or hemp-derived (which won’t get you high).

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The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis

United Patients Group

THC and CBD are two of the most well-known, with THC being psychoactive and CBD not. The exact mechanism by which THC helps alleviate myasthenia gravis symptoms isn’t known yet, but it may be due to its ability to reduce muscle spasms or increase blood flow (which improves oxygen delivery).

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The Marijuana & Glaucoma Controversy

CannaMD

In the book Marijuana as Medicine? Another potential source of controversy has to do with blood pressure. THC BUT NOT CBD. As early as 1981, THC was identified as the primary cannabinoid in marijuana that was responsible for lowering IOP. Later studies yielded similar results.

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More Marijuana Weight Loss Evidence: THCA-A

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Beyond THC. In recent years, much of the study of marijuana for weight loss has focused on the effects of THC , which has a strong binding affinity with the body’s endocannabinoid system. But new research is showing that THC isn’t the only cannabinoid that may have a positive effect on weight loss and management.