Depression

Cannabis Better than Big Pharma for PTSD

A recent Care by Design survey of 300 patients suggests that cannabis is better than Big Pharma meds for PTSD issues.

Cannabis Therapeutics: Dr. Bonni Goldstein

Using cannabis medicine for intractable epilepsy, cancer, autism, and mental health conditions.

Illuminating Results of CBD Patient Survey

Care By Design surveyed thousands of patients who had been using CBD-rich cannabis medicines for over 30 days. They asked patients what they were taking CBD-rich cannabis for, the ratio of CBD-to-THC they were using, and about its impact on pain, discomfort, energy, mood, and overall wellbeing.

Here’s what they learned:

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder associated with widespread pain in the muscles and bones, areas of tenderness, and general fatigue. There isn’t a clear known cause, and fibromyalgia is often misdiagnosed as another disease.

Depression

Depression is a serious condition that can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and decrease one’s ability to function. Symptoms include fatigue, anxiety, irritability, restlessness, loss of enjoyment, appetite changes, changes in sleep patterns, and thoughts of suicide.

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in your mood, energy, and activity levels. Symptoms can include mood swings, risk taking behaviors, disorganized things, restlessness, and self-harm.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

ASD, is a complex neurobehavioral condition that includes impairments in social interaction, language, and communication skills combined with rigid, repetitive behaviors. Roughly 30% of those diagnosed with ASD have seizures. Other symptoms may include learning disabilities, ADHD, OCD, depression, or anxiety.

What Are Terpenes?

There’s nothing that can hide the sweet smell of cannabis. But what is responsible for that impressive aroma? Terpenes not only give cannabis its signature scent, but may also have a role to play in its therapeutic effects.

Treating PTSD with CBD

Scientific research highlights the crucial role of the endocannabinoid system in protecting against PTSD, a debilitating chronic condition involving horrific memories that cannot be erased. Medical scientists are studying potential PTSD treatments that target the endocannabinoid system.

The Brain & Marijuana

The Brain, cannabis, and the endocannabinoid system

The discovery of the endocannabinoid system has breathtaking implications for nearly every area of medicine, spawning a revolution in medical science.