Would you consider using medical cannabis for your child if it could ease their symptoms? This is a question on many parents’ minds as research unveils cannabis’ potential benefits for patients with autism. CBD and THC have just entered a period of consideration and discussion in pediatric medicine, with a focus on patients with autism. This shift is driven by a … [Read more...] about Exploring Cannabis in Pediatric Autism Treatment
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Medical Motives: Can Cannabis Aid Gynecological Conditions?
Image by twenty20photos. Research is now looking into how cannabis can help treat gynecological conditions ranging from premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and cramps to vaginal cancers and endometriosis. Cannabis has a great reputation for self-care, stress management and pain relief. Therefore, it’s relevant in treating gynecological conditions with side effects like stress and … [Read more...] about Medical Motives: Can Cannabis Aid Gynecological Conditions?
Research Finds That Endocannabinoids Cause “Runner’s High”
Researchers link the euphoric phenomenon that many experience after intense exercise to endocannabinoids. Photo Credit: Pixabay. A runner’s high, as Dr. David Linden, professor of neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine explains, is “a short-lasting deeply euphoric state following intense exercise.” Researchers have previously linked this euphoric … [Read more...] about Research Finds That Endocannabinoids Cause “Runner’s High”
The Endocannabinoid System is Present in us all
It’s living inside us all, humans and animals. From vertebrates to invertebrates, the endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a part of everyone. But what exactly does it do in our bodies, and how does it affect them? ECS Explained The ECS is a cell-signaling system that is responsible for regulating immune responses, communication between cells, appetite, and many … [Read more...] about The Endocannabinoid System is Present in us all
Book Review: “Cannabis: A Big Sisters’ Guide” Brings Readers Back to Basics
By Samantha Wahl When author Mary Meade was diagnosed with late-stage cancer, she turned to cannabis to control symptoms of discomfort and pain. A new user, she had to start from the ground up, learning about cannabis from her sister, Anna May. Anna May and Mary Meade’s Cannabis: A Big Sisters’ Guide is a handy manual for those who want to learn the … [Read more...] about Book Review: “Cannabis: A Big Sisters’ Guide” Brings Readers Back to Basics
