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Cannabis Provides Benefits for Sleep Apnea Patients, Largest Ever Study Finds

NORML

"These numbers show meaningful changes in disturbed sleep and fatigue for patients after starting medical cannabis." The post Cannabis Provides Benefits for Sleep Apnea Patients, Largest Ever Study Finds appeared first on NORML.

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Study: Cannabis Use in Older Patients Associated with Improved Quality of Life, Lower Demand for Prescription Drugs

NORML

"The results of this study indicate that cannabis may be a relatively safe and effective treatment for chronic pain, sleep disturbances, and other conditions associated with aging, leading to subsequent reductions in prescription drug use and healthcare costs, as well as significant improvements in quality of life.

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Medical Marijuana for Sleep Disorders

Miss Marijuana

Having trouble sleeping? Did you know that medical marijuana is becoming a popular way to help with sleep problems? Some people use it to fall asleep faster or to sleep better through the night. In this article, we’ll talk about how medical marijuana might help with sleep disorders. Let’s talk about sleep disorders.

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Does “low dose” CBD pose a risk to liver health?

Project CBD

But pioneer cannabis clinician Bonni Goldstein, MD, cautions patients and physicians not to overstate the findings of the new FDA study, which was published in JAMA Internal Medicine. In fact, the majority of people that seek my advice about CBD are underdosing. In all cases, labs normalized after CBD dosing was reduced or discontinued.

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Marijuana And Tinnitus: Can It Help?

CannaMD

Cannabis is a popular option for patients suffering from tinnitus, and there are a lot of anecdotal reports on marijuana's therapeutic effects on this condition. These medications don't cure injuries, but they can help cope by reducing pain sensations to allow for more restful healing or sleep. But that's not the whole story.

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CBD Topical Medicine: What Does the Science Say?

Project CBD

Of course, what matters most to patients and clinicians is whether topical and transdermal cannabinoids really work. In this double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial, 80 patients were randomly assigned to apply either topical CBD, essential oil, CBD and essential oil, or a placebo three times daily for two weeks following the operation.

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Medical Cannabis for PTSD: Benefits, Research, and Patient Insights

Miss Marijuana

It’s like a network that helps control things like mood, sleep, and stress. People with PTSD often have trouble sleeping or feel on edge, and cannabis might help with that. Symptom Relief and Patient Outcomes So, what do real people say? Many say it helps them sleep better and worry less.