The number of people living with dementia worldwide is expected to triple in the next 50 years. This post from CBS San Francisco highlights how scientists are intrigued by the possibility that CBD may slow dementia's advance or even cure it. A few times a day, 92-year-old Lucy Hanson takes a little capsule; in it is medical marijuana. “They call it my happy pill and I ... Continue Reading
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How Cannabis Extract Rejuvenates the Brain
A daily dose of cannabis extract could reverse the brain's decline in old age, a study suggests. Check out the findings of the study in this post from The Guardian. Researchers have come up with an unusual proposal to slow, or even reverse, the cognitive decline that comes with old age: small, daily doses of cannabis extract. The idea emerged from tests on mice which ... Continue Reading
THCA: A Non-Psychoactive Medicinal Cannabinoid
THCA, like its better-known cousins CBD and THC, has numerous medicinal benefits. This post from marijuana.com turns the spotlight on this non-psychoactive cannabinoid. Recently, many patients have been asking me if they should be using THCA (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid), and if you have been paying attention, you may have seen products labeled “THCA” in your local ... Continue Reading
Cannabidiol: How it Fights Anxiety
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is the compound that occurs in trace amounts in most cannabis varieties and helps fight anxiety. This post from Leafly sheds light on how CBD moderates the anxious side effects of THC and on the surge of high-CBD strains and products. “If you accidentally consume too much THC and feel anxious or paranoid, counteract it by taking some CBD.” That’s what my ... Continue Reading