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What Are The Most Common Conditions MMJ Is Prescribed For?

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As the medical community delves into the therapeutic potential of cannabis, certain health conditions have emerged as primary candidates for its prescription. THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis, has analgesic properties that can help manage chronic pain conditions, such as neuropathic pain and arthritis.

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IBS Is the Newest Qualifying Condition for MMJ in Ohio

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Last month, the Ohio Medical Board made a landmark in the state which approved Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) as a qualifying condition for Ohio’s medical marijuana program. Current Treatment Approache s Before it was added to Ohio’s qualifying conditions for medical cannabis, patients have tried a number of treatment options.

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Cannabis and Constipation: What are the Benefits?

United Patients Group

Despite its known impact on slowing down the digestive system, recent research suggests that cannabis remains an effective remedy for constipation. Lesser-known active ingredients in cannabis may enhance colon movement, offsetting the anti-motility effects of well-known cannabinoids like THC.

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A Full List Of Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in Florida

LifeCannMD

On January 3, 2017, Amendment 2 came into effect in Florida allowing for the legal medicinal use of cannabis.The rules for use and administration are outlined in Senate Bill 8A of The Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative which allows for treatment of “diagnosable, debilitating conditions.” Learn more here.

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Relieve the Excruciating Symptoms of IBD and IBS with Medical Cannabis

Veriheal

People suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can go through excruciating pain, numbness or struggle with a minefield of digestion. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is an umbrella term used for disorders that include chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. Inflammatory-based condition.

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A Deep Dive into the Endocannabinoid System: The Science Behind Medical Marijuana

United Patients Group

The therapeutic potential of medical marijuana is gaining global recognition, with more and more people considering it as a plausible treatment option for a wide range of health conditions. Key to understanding the therapeutic effects of marijuana and associated compounds like CBD is a grasp on the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS).

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Healer’s THC & CBD Online Training & Certification Program

Healer

So, I’ve taken the information that I’ve gathered and presented it in a very easy to assimilate and digest online format to help make you become an expert in medical cannabis. The third one is a deep dive on CBD and its related compounds and then the fourth is all about conditions specific approaches.