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Dr. Andrew Weil on Cannabis and Integrative Medicine

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He is the author of several bestselling books, including Spontaneous Healing (1995), Eating Well for Optimum Health (2000), and Healthy Aging (2007). And then cannabis has unique effects for a wide range of conditions, everything from the treatment of pain, treatment of asthma, treatment of immune conditions.

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6 Historical Facts About Medical Marijuana

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As the debate over legalizing marijuana heats up, many continue to dispute the value of marijuana as a treatment for various ailments. In 2737 BC, Chinese Emperor Shennong wrote a book on medicine that included cannabis as a treatment for many conditions. The Fayyum Medical Papyrus (Photo: Antique Cannabis Book).

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A Guide to Choosing Cannabis Strains for Chronic Pain Relief

United Patients Group

A Guide to Choosing Cannabis Strains for Chronic Pain Relief The use of cannabis to treat chronic pain is becoming increasingly popular among patients seeking alternative treatments for their symptoms. Sativa and hybrid strains are also effective for pain relief , as they provide both physical and psychological effects.

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Music and Weed is All You Need! – Higher Mentality

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According to the book “the Altered States of Consciousness ,” events seem longer when we’re stoned. There is not the impression of speed or rapidity, but that the time available to the user is magnified,” the book reports. The 60% Sativa and 40% Indica strain offers 2% CBD and 24% THC. So, read your body and smoke accordingly.

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Harvard Professor’s Thoughts on Marijuana and Pain

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Grinspoon’s statements are in line with findings published by peer-reviewed journal Health Affairs , which found that approximately two-thirds of medical marijuana patients report that their main reason for treatment is chronic pain. The same study noted that of those patients surveyed, 85.5% million daily doses filled per year.

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Stop Hurting, Start Living: A Guide to Medical Marijuana for Back Pain

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Medical marijuana comes from the Cannabis sativa plant and has a wide range of therapeutic uses. Subjects who received both analgesic therapy and medical cannabis reported more significant improvements than those receiving conventional treatment alone. None of the study participants had to stop the treatment due to adverse reactions.

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An introduction to cannabinoids: Everything you need to know

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Both cannabinoids may be helpful for a range of conditions , and many of these overlap, such as the treatment of pain, nausea and anxiety. CBN is also non-intoxicating and occurs in cannabis sativa strains that are high in THC and CBD. Book an appointment with one of our doctors. Cannabinol (CBN).