The healing properties of Marijuana have been known for a long time. Cultures from all around the world have been using cannabis seeds, flowers and buds for medical purposes. Ancient texts in the Chinese and Indian cultures speak of the herbs therapeutic effects. Some of the benefits include relieving pain, boosting energy and reducing anxiety. Unfortunately, marijuana became associated with [...]
March 8th, 2018 There is no struggle in the world that can succeed without the support and active participation of women. The same is true for the marijuana legalization movement. Women activists and professionals have played an important role in the fight to legalize medical marijuana. Marijuana has many therapeutic effects and it can help women in certain [...]
Understanding Epilepsy Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that affects more than 65 million people all over the world. In the U.S. alone, around 3 million people suffer from epilepsy. In this piece, we examine the disorder, its symptoms, causes, complications and treatment options available for patients. Epilepsy is a disorder that occurs due to problems with the [...]
Medical Cannabis testing and labeling allows consumers to understand what they are buying and make informed decisions about purchasing medical marijuana. Accurate testing is important for patients who are looking for specific therapeutic effects from their medicine. Medical marijuana products available in the market vary on the basis of their THC and CBD content. Some of these products [...]
February 27th, 2018 The rising efforts of marijuana legalization in the country have led to new questions for the banned drug’s consumption in various social settings. One area that has received increasing interest is the consumption of medical marijuana in the workplace. We are moving towards a situation where the state law says one thing about the drug [...]
The history of cannabis usage and cultivation is as old as human history itself. The oldest known traces of cannabis come from 12,000 BC. Historical data suggests that the first cannabis plants evolved in central Asia, in the regions of Mongolia and Siberia. It is surprising that despite its long history with humans, we know so little about [...]
Medical Marijuana: The Effects of Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid When deciding to select the right medical marijuana strain to help bring relief for your medical condition, it is important to understand the difference of each marijuana species and how it can be helpful for you as a patient. Marijuana is classified into two main types of species: Cannabis Indica [...]
Given the anti-inflammatory properties of marijuana, the herb is considered an effective method of treating neural disorders of all types, especially peripheral neuropathy and diabetic neuropathy. In this blog, we examine various types of neuropathic disorders, their symptoms, causes, treatments and the potency of marijuana in reducing the symptoms of Neuropathy. Overview of Neuropathy The nervous system is [...]
Throughout history, Cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes around the world. The herb has great healing properties which were recognized by early and medieval herbal doctors and medical practitioners. However the drug received a lot of negative coverage and active interference by governments to suppress its usage. The U.S. government had particularly been opposed to it and [...]
