Layman’s Guide to The Endocannabinoid System
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 put in draconian legislation that interfered not just with the consumption of cannabis but medical [...]
Medical Cannabis and PTSD
Fighting PTSD With Marijuana People suffering from PTSD are always in a state of mental anxiety and react with a fight or flight attitude to most stressful situations. PTSD patients also display suicidal tendencies and could be a potential threat to themselves and others around them. PTSD is quite common in veterans returning from active duties. Stats show that roughly 15 percent of Vietnam Vets suffered from PTSD while 11 to 20 percent [...]
Marijuana Chronic Pain
Suffering is a part of human existence. To live and go through life means that you will suffer pain, hardships and anxiety from time to time. Everyone around you goes through similar experiences. Marijuana therapy is considered especially effective for chronic pain, given its effectiveness in dulling the senses and anti-inflammatory properties. In this blog, we will take a look at various conditions of chronic pain, the symptoms, treatments and the success of [...]
MJ Huntington’s Disease
Overview of the Huntington Disease Huntington disease is a progressive disorder of the brain. The disease has a large impact on a person’s functional abilities and causes involuntary movements, cognitive disabilities, and emotional problems. Causes of Huntington Disease It is estimated that 30,000 Americans have Huntington’s disease. The disease is inherited through genes and a child born from a parent with HD has a 50 percent chance of inheriting the disease. At birth, [...]
Medical Marijuana HIV
A lot of people wonder if Marijuana helps relieve the stress caused by HIV or even control the disease. Many patients suffering from pain and stress caused by HIV have reported improvement and positive relief after using Marijuana medication. HIV patients are one of the largest groups of people who are reportedly using marijuana for medical purpose. Here, we take a look at what AIDS is, how it can affect a person, some [...]