The pairing of marijuana and sleep has been studied for some time now. This post from GreenCamp explains how cannabis affects sleep and can help with sleep disorders. The sleepy effect that cannabis produces is considered as its side effect, but for a number of users, it is a relief and the only hope from sleepless nights. Marijuana and sleep disorders have a long ... Continue Reading
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What Does Cannabis Have to Do with ADD and ADHD
Cannabis is a strong ally for people with ADD and ADHD. Check out this interesting connection in this post from Salon.com. Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects over three million people per year. From hyperactivity to impulses and inattentiveness, ADD and ADHD are most common in children but ... Continue Reading
How Cannabis Fights Cancer at Cellular Level
A lot of information suggests cannabis fights cancer, but what does it mean in laymen’s terms? This post from MedicalMarijuana.co.uk explains on a cellular level how cannabinoids can work in synergy with your Endocannabinoid system to fight cancer. What occurs at the cellular level when a cancer patient ingests cannabinoids? The molecule of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) ... Continue Reading
Endocannabinoid System: How to Strengthen It
If you do one thing in 2017 for your health, look after your endocannabinoid system. The Huffington Post acquaints you with the system that keeps your health in balance and reveals ways to strengthen it. Here we go again. It’s the first week of January. Most of us will have returned with a steely resolve to make this the year that we really look after our health. We ... Continue Reading
Cannabinoids and Their Medical Applications
A medical marijuana 101 with special emphasis on four major cannabinoids that are supported by a solid body of research. This post from Yerba Buena gives the low down on the medical applications of major cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are complex chemical compounds that are secreted by the cannabis plant through its flowers that mimic naturally occurring compounds produced by ... Continue Reading