Autism is officially known as Autism Spectrum Disorder, and is marked by a disruption in people’s normal neurological development. This in turn affects mental processing, which can lead to a wide array of social behaviours and co-occurring conditions. It is typically diagnosed in early childhood, with 1 in 66 Canadian youth aged 5 to 17 estimated to […]
Read MoreEndometriosis: A Glossary of Common Terms
Endometriosis: A Glossary of Common Terms
This is a glossary of terms you may come across when dealing with endometriosis and pelvic pain, as described at http://endometriosis.org/glossary/ By educating yourself, you will be able to make more well informed decisions about your health. Adenomyosis Disease characterised by growth of the endometrium into the walls of the uterus. Adhesions Scar tissue that […]
Read MoreCannabis: A Natural Treatment Option for Fibromyalgia
Cannabis: A Natural Treatment Option for Fibromyalgia
Cannabis has a myriad of uses, many of which researchers are just beginning to discover. However, one use of cannabis that has been proven effective is in the treatment fibromyalgia, which in and of itself is a perplexing disorder that doctors still do not fully understand. Fortunately, if you or a loved one is suffering […]
Read MoreCannabis for Conditions: Cancer
Cannabis for Conditions: Cancer
Hundreds of different molecules are produced by hemp and cannabis plants. A large portion of these have proven—through anecdotal evidence and formal research—to deliver a wide range of medicinal efficacies to patients, including anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and analgesic (pain killing) qualities. One of the greatest potential benefits from the use of cannabis and derivative products is […]
Read MoreCannabis for Conditions: Alzheimers
Cannabis for Conditions: Alzheimers
Alzheimers disease afflicts more than six million people in North America. It is the most common form of dementia and the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. It is estimated that 60-70 percent of cases of dementia manifest as Alzheimers. This equates to the death of one in three seniors from Alzheimers […]
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Cannabis for Conditions: Insomnia
Understanding Insomnia Insomnia is a condition estimated to afflict between 10 and 30 percent of people at some time in their lives. About 10 percent of adults experience what is categorized as “chronic and severe” sleep deprivation. It is estimated that between 55-75 million North Americans suffer from some type of sleep-related condition. Insomnia and […]
Read MoreCannabis for Conditions: Autism
Cannabis for Conditions: Autism
This article is the third in the Strainprint Community Cannabis for Conditions series. In the introductory piece on Social Anxiety, readers were offered a thorough primer on the mechanisms of cannabinoids and terpenes, as well as The Entourage Effect and its impact on health conditions. Read these important factors in cannabinoid therapy here. Autism, officially labeled Autism […]
Read MoreCannabis for Conditions: Arthritis
Cannabis for Conditions: Arthritis
This article is the second in the Strainprint Community Cannabis for Conditions series. In the introductory piece on Social Anxiety, readers were offered a thorough primer on the mechanisms of cannabinoids and terpenes, as well as The Entourage Effect and its impact on health conditions. Read these important factors in cannabinoid therapy here. Arthritis is a collection […]
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