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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.

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Louisiana Expungements Bill – HB286 by Representative Delisha Boyd

Cannabis Law Report

for 5/30/23 Text Amendments Digests Notes Votes Authors Date Chamber Journal Page Action sort history by ascending dates 05/25 S 8 Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary […]

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Cottonmouth from weed: why it happens and how to fix it

The Cannigma

The medical term for this common sensation is xerostomia, referring to decreased saliva from the salivary glands in the mouth. Homeostasis refers to the tendency toward maintaining stable conditions necessary for survival. Prescription drugs referred to as anticholinergics inhibit the actions of acetylcholine. .

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Probiotics for Autism and It’s Benefits

United Patients Group

Probiotics have been shown to help with digestion, immunity, sleep and even mood! Not only do probiotics help support regularity and overall digestive health, they also have been shown to help support immune health. The microbiome refers to a collection of microorganisms that live in your body. ” How do probiotics help?

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

The Cannigma

Because traditional edibles have to make their way through the digestive tract to the liver — where THC is metabolized — it can take well over an hour to feel the effects. Bioavailability refers to how much of a substance can be absorbed and used by the body at its intended destination. Rapid-onset cannabis beverages. Shutterstock).

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Cannabis for IBS: Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Medical Marijuana

Greencamp

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a collection of symptoms which create discomfort in the abdominal area, resulting in the inflammation of the digestive tract. These three glands control numerous processes within us, including our reactions to stress, digestion, immune system response, sexuality, energy storing and spending, and general mood.

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

Veriheal

Colon cancer sometimes referred to as colorectal cancer, is explained as a type of cancer that begins in the large intestine (colon). 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. What is Colon Cancer?