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Cannabis Tied to Lower Blood Pressure in Hypertension Patients, Study Finds

The Cannigma

Using cannabis for several months is associated with a reduction in blood pressure among older adults with hypertension, according to a prospective study published last week. The mean differences in 24-hours systolic and diastolic blood pressures were 5.0 before treatment to 45.5% after treatment.

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The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis

United Patients Group

The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis Introduction Myasthenia gravis ( MG ) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the nerves and muscles. Doctors usually treat MG with thymectomies, immunomodulating drugs, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and IV immunoglobulin treatments. Could marijuana be the answer?

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

United Patients Group

Treating Anxiety Disorders Cannabis has been found to be an effective treatment for anxiety disorders , such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, and Social Anxiety Disorder. THC , another major active compound in cannabis, has also been found to be effective in reducing anxiety and improving mood.

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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).

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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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CBD Science Update

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Harvard University scientist Staci Gruber shared encouraging results from “the first open-label to double-blind clinical trial” assessing the impact of a high- CBD , low- THC sublingual tincture in patients who experience moderate anxiety. None of the participants had been using any cannabinoid-based products prior to this study.

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What Are CBD Products Mainly Used For And How They’re Helpful

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Even though CBD comes from the same plant as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), it is not a psychoactive compound so therefore it will not create a sensation of feeling ‘high’. Acne Treatment. High blood pressure can put extra strain on the heart and can be caused by: A diet that is too high in cholesterol, fat, salt, or sugar.