Treating symptoms present in several chronic conditions by using cannabinoids
Men and women have different hormones. Therefore it is not surprising that the bodies of men and women do no react in the same way to cannabinoids. In other words, THC reacts differently to estrogen and testosterone. When a woman ovulates there is an increase in the effect of THC. Infact, one study found […]
Brain traumas can occur for a variety of reasons and cause any neurological problems from a mild concussion to a coma. Depending which part of the brain the trauma affects, the impact on the victim’s life will differ. In some brain trauma cases, cannabinoids have successfully been used to treat the after effects. Brain traumas […]
Did you go to sleep at 9pm last night but it feels like you haven’t slept at all? Did you keep waving up at 4 , 5, 6…Have you had problems with insomnia for years but every time you have more difficulties to fall asleep easily and fulfil with the OMS recommendation of sleeping 6 […]
“Opioids” are painkillers, which have a pain-suppressing effect on the opioid receptors. These receptors are mostly located in the central nervous system, which is anchored in the brain and in the spinal cord. In these areas, the opioids suppress the transmission and processing of painful stimuli. On the one hand, opioids are often used for […]
Hangover is the term used to describe the short term symptoms that can arise after a session of drinking alcohol. This will normally occur the day after drinking, and the severity of the symptoms can vary depending on how much, and which type, of alcohol was consumed. It is likely that the higher the volume […]
Many illnesses cause mobility and motor skill disorders. Muscle contraction, movements, and displacement may be altered and can cause reduced mobility in the patient. On most occasions, people with mobility problems cannot move independently and require material assistance (wheelchair, crutches) or help from other people in their day-to-day life. The loss of motor skills can […]
Among all of the chronic skin diseases, eczema and psoriasis are the most common. For those who are looking for natural therapies to treat certain skin conditions, cannabinoid-based products can be a good alternative. A number of studies have confirmed that topical cannabinoid-based products can help to treat skin conditions such as eczema and atopic […]
In a 2015 review of Cannabidiol as an Intervention for Addictive Behaviours drug addiction was described as ‘a chronically relapsing disorder characterized by the compulsive desire to use drugs and a loss of control over consumption’.[1] The things most commonly associated with addiction are drugs, nicotine, alcohol and gambling, but really you can become addicted […]
According to the WHO, depression is one of the most common mental illnesses. More than five million adult between 18 and 79 years of age suffer from a depressive disorder within one year (1). This number increases if children, adolescents, people over 79 years of age and people who do not seek medical treatment are […]
For the first time in the history of the UK, an 11 year old boy received a medical cannabis prescription on the National Health Service. Billy Caldwell, an 11 year old boy with epilepsy, received a prescription so that he could take cannabis oil to try to subdue his epileptic seizures. At his worse, he […]
