How Much Do Researchers Really Know About Medical Marijuana You Ask? As of last December, more than 30% of Americans live in states that have voted to legalize recreational marijuana use. A majority live in states that allow access to medical marijuana. In many states, cannabis consumers can attend dinners, where multiple varieties of…
Evidence shows that marijuana works for pain, the medical reason most people want it — but doctors still have questions. The most common reason that people seek out medical marijuana is for chronic pain. According to a report released earlier in January by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, that makes a lot of sense….
Nearly half of Americans say they have tried marijuana at least once in their life. With more people lighting up than ever and nine states voting on the legalization of marijuana, it’s important to remember how many fatally overdose on the drug. That’s according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which collects data on a range of…
States around the country as of now 33 of them, plus Washington DC have legalized medical marijuana. Many of them fighting to push the recreational side of things next. Many United States citizens support the legalization of medical marijuana. At least the mid 80% tile of the US population feels the plant should be…
The cannabis plant contains active chemical compounds called cannabinoids, which are something of a miracle. In the 1980’s, scientists discovered that the crystal-like hairs containing resin glands, or trichomes, on cannabis leaves and flowers contain active chemical compounds (nearly ninety have been isolated so far) that plug into cannabinoid receptors in the human brain. These…
The human immunodeficiency virus, more commonly referred to as HIV, as well as acquired immune deficiency syndrome, or AIDS, are conditions that are caused by a viral infection. The further on advancement of HIV leads to the development of AIDS. This is notable for the defined appearance of additional infections as well as a low…
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a collection of inherited red blood cell disorders. SCD is a disease of the blood and it affects the red blood cells primarily. Healthy red blood cells are round, and they move through small blood vessels to carry oxygen to all parts of the body. In people who suffer from…
Millions of people in the United States are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) every year. Coping with this illness can be challenging, especially in a world where almost everything – from studying to working to sports to school – requires sustained concentration and focus. While there are numerous medications and methods of therapy…
What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple Sclerosis, or MS, is a condition created by an abnormal response of the immune system that essentially causes the body to attack itself. MS affects the central nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. In MS patients, their immune systems mistakenly destroy healthy nerve cells in…
Can I use Marijuana for TMJ pain? TMJ pain, or temporomandibular joint pain, will affect between 1 in 10 to 1 in 20 people at some time in their lives so, researchers asked “could marijuana for TMJ pain be an effective option? Researchers had study participants apply topical CBD ointment to the jaw area. Half…