Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is one of the major cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. It was discovered in the 1960’s by Raphael Mechoulam and it is probably one of the most well-known cannabinoids in the world, along with CBD. People have been medicating themselves with medical cannabis for over 3000 years. However since the 1920’s it […]
Sleeping is one of the most important things in our lives, we would be more likely to die from lack of sleep than from lack of food. Experts suggest that we should sleep for about 6-8 hours every night, anything less than that can pose potential health risks. However thousands of people across the globe […]
Issues such as studying, working, living in a different place and economic problems can cause us stress and can further develop it into a chronic condition. So how do you relieve stress? Many peoples first choice is to medicate themselves with over the counter or prescription drugs. They do not think about the side effects […]
Using any type of drug in professional sport goes against the laws of the World Anti-Doping Code. In this sense, cannabis is considered a drug; if an athlete consumes cannabis, it would be seen as a violation of the sporting regulations. But what about using medical cannabis in the sporting world and for medical purposes? […]
The lack of information and knowledge about medical cannabis leads to there being a great deal of prejudice surrounding cannabis and CBD for therapeutic uses. In this article we attempt to refute the myths surrounding cannabidiol. Also known as CBD, cannabidiol is one of the most prominent cannabinoids in the Cannabis Sativa L plant. One […]
The issues surrounding cannabis are still very much a taboo subject in several countries, but what about medicinal cannabis in the world? Although cannabis is being talked about in a medical sense, it is still a widely debated project. However in the world there are several countries that support the benefits of medical cannabis, such […]
From the 16th to the 17th December, the first Cannabmed Conference will be held in Barcelona, it will be a meeting that focuses on people with health issues that are using cannabis to treat their illnesses. The purpose of the conference is to give those who have decided to use medical cannabis as a therapy, […]
War, a serious accident, a robbery … in situations of grave danger, we experience uncontrollable fear, this is considered a natural response to unwanted/unexpected stimuli. However, to experience fear even weeks or months after the event, it is possible that the victim may be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This disease can affect anyone […]
Medical cannabis has always been a controversial subject due to the amount of prejudices surrounding it. There are some people who have never believed that cannabis possess therapeutic effects whilst there are others who think that it is merely a fashion statement. However, it is rapidly becoming a reality, as more and more countries are promoting […]
Dr. Mariano Garcia de Palau explains what the endocannabinoid system is and its relationship to therapeutic treatments that use cannabinoids in a short video. This is the first of a series of videos where Kalapa Clinic provides relevant information for those who are interested in medical cannabis. The Endocannabinoid System Video Subscribe to our Youtube channel and receive […]
