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CDC Dishes Out Workplace Cannabis Policy Advice to Companies That Hire Drivers

Veriheal

Cannabis companies that hire drivers to work for them—such as delivery services and goods transporters—are being advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish certain policies that can mitigate the risk of impaired driving, all the while ensuring that companies remain in alignment with state legalization laws.

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ICRS 2023: Report from Toronto

Project CBD

I counted over 175 talks and posters at the 33rd annual gathering of the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS), which convened in Toronto at the end of June. In accordance with longstanding ICRS policy, all speakers presented new findings and data that had not yet been published in a peer-reviewed journal.

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Using Cannabis For Health and Wellness

United Patients Group

It’s made up of endocannabinoids and cannabinoid receptors, which work together to maintain homeostasis in the body by regulating things like mood, energy, appetite and sleep cycles. It does this by producing cannabinoids –chemical compounds that act on specific receptors throughout your body (1). antibiotics).

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Cannabis and the Immune System

United Patients Group

Cortisol helps regulate blood sugar levels and blood pressure, but it’s also essential for proper immune function because it helps control inflammation within your body. This is because it contains cannabinoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties. Cannabis is anti-inflammatory.

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How Stress Impacts Your Body

United Patients Group

Likewise, blood pressure—the force of blood against artery walls—is also likely to rise during times of high stress. Stress can cause a hormone imbalance, leading to a variety of health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure and thyroid disorder. Stress can cause muscle pain and tension headaches.

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The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis

United Patients Group

All cannabinoids have potential to be therapeutic in the treatment of MG. There are over 140 cannabinoids in the cannabis plant. There is a third cannabinoid which also has shown success in the treatment of MG. There is a third cannabinoid which also has shown success in the treatment of MG.

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10 Benefits of Infrared Sauna, Sweating and Healing

United Patients Group

Cardiovascular Function Infrared saunas help to increase blood flow and circulation throughout the body, which can lead to improved cardiovascular function. Studies show that infrared sauna use helps lower blood pressure, cholesterol levels and triglycerides.