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What seniors need to know before getting a medical marijuana card

The Cannigma

Across the United States, the most common health condition treated with medical cannabis is chronic pain. This includes all types of pain, from neuropathic pain to fibromyalgia to joint pain from arthritis. And unlike THC, it does not make you high.

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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

The Cannigma

What is microdosing? A microdose is a dose that does not elicit a perceivable intoxicating or trip-like effect. At most, a mood boost should be all that is felt, and if any visual or auditory effects are noticeable then the dose is not, by definition, a microdose. Everyone is different.

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How to fit CBD products into your alternative health regimen

The Cannigma

For instance when it comes to pain relief, THC and CBD have shown to be safer than opioids; and for anti-anxiety and sleep aids, CBD does not appear to be habit-forming like benzodiazepines. These natural alternatives may also be effective as part of a daily “microdosing” regiment. Meditation and mindfulness. A healthy diet.

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Cannabis and Exercise go Hand-in-Hand For Some Fitness Buffs

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The founder and CEO of the female-focused lifestyle brand Flower & Freedom describes cannabis in therapeutic terms, and says she prefers it to more traditional painkillers for menstrual cramps or muscle pain. And he says low doses of THC, too, can be helpful during some workouts by alleviating pain, citing evidence of recent studies.