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Can Medical Marijuana Help with Digestive Disorders?

United Patients Group

Medical marijuana has been used for various health conditions, including digestive disorders. Digestive disorders refer to a group of conditions that affect the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. Now, many of you may require more information on this subject.

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Why and How Does Marijuana Work? Understanding Cannabinoids

Cannabis Cheri

Due to its psychoactive properties, THC gets all the hype, but it is only one of about 60 cannabinoids found in marijuana. However, cannabis is the only plant which produces THC and THC gets all the media coverage. They are one of the most abundant receptors in the human brain and present in nearly every tissue and cell.

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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 2009 study giving pharmaceutical grade THC (dronabinol) to dogs produced a decrease in acid secretion, inflammation in the stomach lining, and frequency of acid reflux episodes.

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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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New Study Suggests Cannabis Helps Prevent the Development of Colon Cancer in Mice

Veriheal

The colon is the final part of the digestive tract and while colon cancer is typical in older adults, it can present at any age. THC is able to attenuate or reduce colorectal cancer by binding to the endocannabinoid receptor called cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2). .

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A Patient’s Guide to Medical Marijuana Edibles in Miami

LifeCannMD

Initially hesitant due to personal perceptions, Elena discovered marijuana THC edibles that transformed her treatment experience. Weed edibles are just foods with cannabis mixed in – they contain healing compounds like THC and CBD. We have a list of Miami Marijuana Dispensaries to help patients locate a local dispensary.

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

United Patients Group

Cannabinoids present in cannabis, such as THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) , can interact with the ECS, potentially imparting a range of medicinal benefits. The two primary cannabinoid receptors , CB1 and CB2, facilitate the interaction between endocannabinoids and cannabinoids from cannabis, like THC and CBD.