Study on Cannabis & Chronic Pain Management
The University of Michigan is enrolling patients in two studies on cannabis and chronic pain.
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Study on Cannabis & Chronic Pain Management
Cannabis Roots: From Traditional Medicine to Modern Science
It has long been known that resinous cannabis flower tops are well endowed with medicinal components. But that’s not the only part of the plant that has been used for therapeutic purposes. Cannabis roots have also provided relief for various ailments in traditional cultures.
CBD & the Psychedelic Receptor
Reported initially in 2005, the discovery that CBD interacts directly with these (and other) 5-HT receptors hints at a broader relationship between the endocannabinoid and serotonergic systems that scientists are still uncovering.
CBD Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know
CBD is a very safe substance, but it can interact with many common pharmaceuticals. At sufficient dosages, CBD will deactivate cytochrome P450 enzymes, thereby altering how we metabolize painkillers, statins, blood thinners, insulin, and other drugs.
Better than Cannabis?
Research on the effects of cannabis led directly to the discovery of a major biochemical signaling system in the human body – the endocannabinoid system – which plays a pivotal role in regulating a wide range of physiological processes. Here are ten strategies that scientists are currently pursuing in an effort to harness the healing potential of the endocannabinoid system.
Cannabis & Sleep Disturbances
What role does the endocannabinoid system play in sleep? Can cannabis help you sleep better?
CBD for Fibromyalgia & Opioid Withdrawal
I wanted to relay the experience I’m having with CBD aiding opiate withdrawal. I am a 72-year-old woman. A doctor put me on fentanyl patches about 10 years ago, after trying various painkillers for my intense fibromyalgia pain. They did not notify me how difficult, if not impossible, it would be to get off of them. I use the generic Mylan brand, which can be cut down without deleterious effects.
ICRS 2017: Report from Montreal
The 27th meeting of the International Cannabinoid Research Society conference convened with over four hundred scientists presenting new research findings on a wide range of topics, including CBD and the endocannabinoid system. Read more about we learned about CBD and blood pressure, full-spectrum extracts, and medical use.
Dosing THCA: Less Is More
THCA (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) is the non-psychoactive acid form of THC found in the plant when raw. THCA converts to THC when it is decarboxylated. Discover the clinical and laboratory research on THCA for epilepsy, chronic pain, digestive disorders, and more.
Mind Over Matter Over Mind
The placebo effect happens when an expectation of benefit in a treatment creates the same response as an actual treatment. How does the power of thought influence the endocannabinoid system and our health?
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