Medical Marijuana and Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders In most people, anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. In fact, not many people know this but some amount of anxiety can actually be beneficial in many cases. Anxiety helped our ancestors become aware of dangers around them, like a predator and take necessary actions to survive. Becoming anxious about completing work-related tasks within deadlines can help motivate us to work harder towards achieving goals. However, some people can develop cases of [...]
Why the Scientific Community is in Favor of Medical Marijuana
Marijuana has seen its share of criticism and regulatory control. The herb was banned in the early twentieth century and remained strictly prohibited until the end of the century. The restrictions only started easing at the end of the millennium. The drug has come a long way since the legalization of medical marijuana in California in 1996. At least 29 states across the U.S. have legalized medical marijuana on prescription. A Politicized Drug What is [...]
15 Health Benefits of Medical Marijuana
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 criminal activity in the U.S at the turn of the century. Racial prejudices may have [...]
Women Empowerment in Cannabis
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 medical conditions. For instance a recent study found that more women are using medical marijuana [...]
Medical Marijuana and Epilepsy
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 nervous system. It is a chronic disease where the patient suffers from recurrent and unprovoked [...]