Inflammation involves the normal response of the body to repair cells damaged by injury, infection, or an allergic reaction. This healthy type of inflammation, also referred to as acute inflammation usually covers a localized area. The symptoms of acute inflammation may cause discomfort but generally are not life-threatening. The type of inflammation associated with autoimmune […]
Read MoreSix Reasons You Should Bring CBD On Your Camping Trip This Summer
Six Reasons You Should Bring CBD On Your Camping Trip This Summer
Six Reasons you should bring CBD on your camping trip this summer CBD isn’t just for treating the big things, it also comes in handy for these 6 common camping ailments By: Ashley Keenan Summer is finally here, and with the better weather also comes opportunity to ditch the screens and completely immerse ourselves in […]
Read MoreCannabis for IBD and IBS
Cannabis for IBD and IBS
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 […]
Read MoreUnderstanding CBD — Part 3
Understanding CBD — Part 3
Although difficult to have envisioned only a few years ago, cannabidiol (CBD) is quickly eclipsing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) as the most popular phytocannabinoid derived from the cannabis/hemp plant in terms of market share, media coverage, and interest from the patient community. In Understanding CBD – Part 1, readers learned that cannabidiol, better known as CBD, is […]
Read MoreHow Cannabis Helps Endometriosis Pain
How Cannabis Helps Endometriosis Pain
Many endometriosis patients report needing strong narcotic pain medications throughout their menstrual cycle. However, many patients struggle with excruciating pain during their period, even ending up in the hospital when the pain cannot be managed at home. With the current opioid crisis doctors are often hesitant to prescribe pain medications other than NSAIDs like naproxen […]
Read MoreCBD oil: Your guide to how it works, all the benefits, and what it means for anxiety and sleep
CBD oil: Your guide to how it works, all the benefits, and what it means for anxiety and sleep
What is CBD oil and what is it used for? You’ve come to the right place to find out. Here is a guide to figuring out what are the benefits of CBD oil, does it make you high, what conditions it can potentially be used for, and everything else you need to know. Here’s everything […]
Read MoreStrainprint Featured in the Growth Op – Online, cannabis education resource offers patients, canna-curious consumers a safe space
Strainprint Featured in the Growth Op – Online, cannabis education resource offers patients, canna-curious consumers a safe space
Online, cannabis education resource offers patients, canna-curious consumers a safe space Development of the Strainprint Community was actually ‘all very organic.’ www.thegrowthop.com
Read MoreWhat is Endocannabinoid Deficiency?
What is Endocannabinoid Deficiency?
To learn about endocannabinoid deficiency, one must first understand two core elements of the subject: The relatively delicate and highly medicinal molecules manufactured by humans and plants called cannabinoids. The system with which these efficacious chemicals interact with the body, something called the endocannabinoid system (ECS). Endocannabinoid deficiency is a syndrome that sports the official […]
Read MoreInhaling Cannabis: Vaporization vs. Smoking
Inhaling Cannabis: Vaporization vs. Smoking
Like many substances, there are a variety of avenues by which cannabis and its constituent elements can be consumed by humans and household pets. These include ingestion (eating), inhalation (smoking and vaporization), topicals (creams, lotions, and transdermal patches), and sublingually (oils and sprays under the tongue). Each channel of consumption offer a distinct set of […]
Read MoreBecoming a Legal Medical Cannabis Patient in Canada
Becoming a Legal Medical Cannabis Patient in Canada
Even though recreational cannabis will legally become available in Canada on October 17, the medical cannabis community within Canada remains strong and growing since its legal start in 2001. As of March 2018 in Canada, there are 296,792 registrations under Health Canada’s Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR), which has experienced a growth […]
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