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Can cannabis reduce acid reflux?

The Cannigma

The endocannabinoid system has CB1 and CB2 receptors on every organ in the body, including your stomach, esophagus, and throughout your digestive tract. A study from 1999 found that THC can delay gastric emptying, or how long it takes food to pass through your stomach into your digestive system. Consumption method matters.

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How to make cannaflour

The Cannigma

While smoking is the most common method of consumption, cooking with cannabis opens a new world of possibilities. This is because in your digestive tract, THC is converted to 11-hydroxy-tetrahydrocannabinol , a compound up to seven times stronger than THC! Jump to recipe. Why cook with cannabis? Cannaflour ingredients.

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Top Health Benefits for Doing a Cleanse

United Patients Group

Cleanses improve your digestion Cleanses can help to improve your digestion by helping you to remove toxins that may be causing digestive issues. Your digestive system is responsible for breaking down your food, absorbing nutrients and expelling waste. It can lead to joint pain, inflammation and even heart disease.

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What Is Nanoemulsion and What Does It Mean for Cannabis Beverages?

The Cannigma

Nanoemulsion formulations are increasingly being used in the food industry for processing and include the implementation of many active components, flavoring agents, artificial color, preservatives, antimicrobial agents, and more, into food and beverage products. There is not extensive safety data available, however. Shutterstock).

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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. What is IBD?

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CBD Smoothie Recipes to Soothe Inflammation

Miss Marijuana

It provides an important stress response that lets us know that our bodies are not processing foods, allergens, or other chemical reactions effectively. All of the smoothies are also very low on the Glycemic Index (GI) , as excess sugar consumption has been shown to increase body-wide inflammation. Both are low on the GI.

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Cannabis and Obesity: New study ties cannabis to lower rates of obesity

Veriheal

Some, especially those who do not consume cannabis, may think that the munchies would lead to weight gain considering the increase in food intake. However, another stereotype-smashing study found that cannabis legalization is tied to lower obesity rates as more citizens and patients take to cannabis consumption.