For Which disease Medical Marijuana has been used
Published on Aug 24, 2018 Understanding marijuana’s medical value starts with getting a clear picture of what it is and what it does. Here’s a look at how it works in the body.
Tag: Disease
No, Cannabis Use Does Not Increase the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Says New Medical Study
I recently read “retroactive study” involving more than 50,000 cannabis users concluded that there is little evidence between cannabis consumption and cardiovascular diseases – contradicting other studies. The study was conducted using the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) database. The participants completed a questionnaire the use of tobacco, alcohol…
Dr Joshua Rein Offers Insights on Cannabis Use for Chronic Kidney Disease
Several symptoms patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) experience are approved indications for medical cannabis, said Joshua L Rein, DO, FASN, a nephrologist at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City.
10 Amazing Ways Cannabis Can Prevent Illness and Slow Disease
10 Amazing Ways Cannabis Can Prevent Illness and Slow Diesease We’ve all heard about the many health benefits of cannabis. Amid the current global pandemic of COVID-19, now, more than ever, people all over the world can benefit from boosting their immune systems and making sure they’re healthy and able…
Medical Cannabis for Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS)
Medical Cannabis for Lou Gehrig’s Disease Lou Gehrig’s disease is named after a famous baseball player that played for the New York Yankees between 1923 and 1939. Its scientific name is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or ALS. It is considered a merciless terminal disease where the degeneration of motor neurons the…
Colorado’s first licensed cannabis R&D firm to study marijuana’s effect on Alzheimer’s disease
A Denver-based company hopes to be the state’s first to study the effects of marijuana on Alzheimer’s disease, thanks to a newly available research and development license in the city. MedPharm Holdings plans to apply for a Denver marijuana R&D license to test delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD) and other…
Can Cannabis Help Peripheral Artery Disease?
Can Cannabis Help Peripheral Artery Disease? More than 8,000,000 people in the US alone are suffering from Peripheral Artery Disease. There are even more, but they are not even aware of it. But what is Peripheral Artery Disease? Most commonly, the lower parts of the body, hips, thighs, and calves,…
How Cannabis Can Promote Bone Health and Reduce Bone Disease
How Cannabis Can Promote Bone Health and Reduce Bone Disease With the legalization of medical marijuana, more and more people are becoming aware of the therapeutic applications of cannabis and cannabinoids in treating a wide variety of diseases. However, many people aren’t aware of the fact that cannabis can help…
Cannabis Use Reduces Complications for Crohn’s Disease Says New Study
Cannabis Use Reduces Complications for Crohn’s Disease Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects the intestines, especially the ileum and colon. This form of inflammatory bowel disease or IBD causes inflammation within the digestive tract, resulting in severe abdominal pain, weight loss, diarrhea, malnutrition, and fatigue. With around…
Cannabis for Parkinson’s Disease has a Breakthrough, but More Research is Needed
Cannabis For Parkinson’s A Breakthrough, But More Research Is Needed Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative condition after Alzheimer’s. Neurodegenerative disorders strip people of dignity, and makes life challenging even for family members. Cannabis has given new hope to patients of Parkinson’s disease and their families. While it’s…
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No, Cannabis Use Does Not Increase the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Says New Medical Study
I recently read “retroactive study” involving more than 50,000 cannabis users concluded that there is little evidence between cannabis consumption and cardiovascular diseases – contradicting other studies. The study was conducted using the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) database. The participants completed a questionnaire the use of tobacco, alcohol…
Dr Joshua Rein Offers Insights on Cannabis Use for Chronic Kidney Disease
Several symptoms patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) experience are approved indications for medical cannabis, said Joshua L Rein, DO, FASN, a nephrologist at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City.
10 Amazing Ways Cannabis Can Prevent Illness and Slow Disease
10 Amazing Ways Cannabis Can Prevent Illness and Slow Diesease We’ve all heard about the many health benefits of cannabis. Amid the current global pandemic of COVID-19, now, more than ever, people all over the world can benefit from boosting their immune systems and making sure they’re healthy and able…
Medical Cannabis for Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS)
Medical Cannabis for Lou Gehrig’s Disease Lou Gehrig’s disease is named after a famous baseball player that played for the New York Yankees between 1923 and 1939. Its scientific name is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or ALS. It is considered a merciless terminal disease where the degeneration of motor neurons the…
Colorado’s first licensed cannabis R&D firm to study marijuana’s effect on Alzheimer’s disease
A Denver-based company hopes to be the state’s first to study the effects of marijuana on Alzheimer’s disease, thanks to a newly available research and development license in the city. MedPharm Holdings plans to apply for a Denver marijuana R&D license to test delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD) and other…
Can Cannabis Help Peripheral Artery Disease?
Can Cannabis Help Peripheral Artery Disease? More than 8,000,000 people in the US alone are suffering from Peripheral Artery Disease. There are even more, but they are not even aware of it. But what is Peripheral Artery Disease? Most commonly, the lower parts of the body, hips, thighs, and calves,…
How Cannabis Can Promote Bone Health and Reduce Bone Disease
How Cannabis Can Promote Bone Health and Reduce Bone Disease With the legalization of medical marijuana, more and more people are becoming aware of the therapeutic applications of cannabis and cannabinoids in treating a wide variety of diseases. However, many people aren’t aware of the fact that cannabis can help…
Cannabis Use Reduces Complications for Crohn’s Disease Says New Study
Cannabis Use Reduces Complications for Crohn’s Disease Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects the intestines, especially the ileum and colon. This form of inflammatory bowel disease or IBD causes inflammation within the digestive tract, resulting in severe abdominal pain, weight loss, diarrhea, malnutrition, and fatigue. With around…
Cannabis for Parkinson’s Disease has a Breakthrough, but More Research is Needed
Cannabis For Parkinson’s A Breakthrough, But More Research Is Needed Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative condition after Alzheimer’s. Neurodegenerative disorders strip people of dignity, and makes life challenging even for family members. Cannabis has given new hope to patients of Parkinson’s disease and their families. While it’s…