Cannabis, in good company
Can cannabis help your fibromyalgia? Thursday December 27, 2018 By: Natural Care On the last day of a much-needed winter vacation with her family in British Columbia, Jaeme Redgwell exited her hotel, luggage in hand, ready to pack up her car and get back to reality. Unfortunately, her very next steps would change that reality […]
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Cannabis for Alzheimers Wednesday January 16, 2019 By: Natural Care Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia affecting primarily seniors and older adults. Symptoms include memory loss, mood and personality changes, and cognitive impairments. One in 10 people over the age of 65 suffer from Alzheimer’s, and the numbers are expected to rise, according to […]
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How to use a vaporizer Wednesday February 13, 2019 By: Natural Care Using a vaporizer to inhale cannabis is a healthier alternative to smoking, and a faster option than taking cannabis oil. Vaporized cannabis produces little to no smell, and its effects kick in almost immediately. Although it doesn’t last as long as cannabis oil that […]
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3 ways to take cannabis without getting high Thursday December 20, 2018 | By: Natural Care ‘Cannabis’ is only one word, but it represents many medicines. Although some forms can be intoxicating, at Natural Care our goal is to help our patients find a dose that offers maximal benefits with minimal side effects. It usually […]
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What your kids don’t know about cannabis can hurt you Wednesday April 3, 2019 By: Natural Care It’s official: cannabis has leaped from illegal substance to health-and-wellness superstar. Legalization in Canada was one of 2018’s top news stories, and public interest in this monumental cultural shift remains high. These days, it seems every family has […]
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Is cannabis better than other migraine drugs? Wednesday March 20, 2019 | Health By: Natural Care Migraines affect at least 2.7 million Canadians a year, but for all their familiarity, they are still painfully disruptive. Migraines are also mysterious. Over the centuries, migraines have been assigned a range of causes, including: possessing a volatile spirit […]
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How cannabis fights inflammation Wednesday March 13, 2019 | Health By: Natural Care Google searches for the term ‘inflammation’ have more than doubled in the last 15 years. Considering the impact inflammation has on our bodies, it’s no wonder it’s on our minds. A natural part of the healing cycle, acute inflammation is a temporary […]
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Cannabis for IBD and IBS – Wednesday January 30, 2019 | Health By: Natural Care Most days, Brennen Smith wakes up nauseous, and he sometimes spends the first hours of his day vomiting blood. “My symptoms include intense stomach cramping and pain, stomach ulcers, and chronic constipation,” explains the 24 year-old laboratory technician from the state […]
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What is neuropathy and can cannabis help? Wednesday March 27, 2019 | Health By: Natural Care Tingling. Burning. Shooting. Stabbing. If you suffer from neuropathic pain, these unfortunate adjectives are all too familiar. Neuropathic pain, or neuropathy, is a catch-all term for pain caused by damage to the nervous system. It’s one of the most […]
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Wednesday April 10, 2019 By: Natural Care In our first Ask a Cannabis Nurse column, Natural Care’s director of patient care, Karen Newell, answers a reader’s question about cannabis for sleep. Our readers ask: I had a stressful job for decades, and a few weeks after I retired, I fell and broke my hip. Between work […]
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