Massage clinics are finding that cannabis oil, when used in massages, hastens and enhances the relaxation process, upping the value clients get. This post from The Gazette delves into why a cannabis oil-infused massage is better than a traditional rubdown. The legalization of marijuana is adding another dimension to massage therapy. At least two local clinics offer ... Continue Reading
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Germany Considers State Cannabis Agency for Pain Relief
Germany's government has plans to set up a state cannabis agency to regulate the cultivation of the plant and make the drug more accessible to ill people. This post from The Telegraph discusses a draft bill in which the health ministry recommends regulating the drug's cultivation and distribution by the state. Germany plans to set up a state cannabis agency to regulate the ... Continue Reading
STUDY: The Central Role of Glia in Pathological Pain and the Potential of Targeting the Cannabinoid 2 Receptor for Pain Relief
ABSTRACT: Under normal conditions, acute pain processing consists of well-characterized neuronal signaling events. When dysfunctional pain signaling occurs, pathological pain ensues. Glial activation and their released factors participate in the mediation of pathological pain. The use of cannabinoid compounds for pain relief is currently an area of great interest for both ... Continue Reading
Pain relief: Marijuana Vs Opiates
In this post from Cannabis Now, Kylie T. Toponce discusses and compares the effectiveness of cannabis and opiates in pain relief, as well as their side effects. One compelling argument for the legalization of medical marijuana is its ability to ameliorate intense pain. Currently available technologies have helped us gain understanding of cannabis, as well as its ... Continue Reading
CBD’s Incredible Potential and Why You Need to Know about It
This post from Be Well Buzz by Dr. Carlos Santo creates awareness about CBD, the second most abundant cannabinoid (medicinal extract) of the Cannabis plant, and its incredible potential as a therapeutic option. Far be it from me to ever get excited about a single herbal compound. As botanical advocates we are usually taught that the greatest benefits are gotten from plants in ... Continue Reading