What is the definition of good sleep? Most of us understand it to mean that we fall asleep quickly in the evening, do not wake up completely during the night or at least fall back asleep easily, do not wake up too early in the morning, and feel refreshed and fit. Regular sleep problems are […]
Pain to the point of unbearability: A migraine attack paralyzes the life of those affected. Migraine patients usually spend years looking for the right acute medication and attack prophylaxis. There are many approved medications, but some of them are poorly tolerated or do not work. To use cannabinoids for migraine showed positive results: They reduced […]
Sleep through the night and start the day refreshed This new series is aimed at poor sleepers, insomniacs and daytime sleepyheads. We want to help you finally sleep through the night again and wake up refreshed in the morning. Being fit and well-rested – who doesn’t wish for that? Our series consists of 3 parts, […]
Loud swearing, obscene exclamations and uncontrolled twitching – that’s what most people think of when they think of Tourette syndrome. In fact, this neuro-psychiatric disorder manifests itself very differently in those affected. Motor and vocal tics are characteristic. Medical cannabis can be used for a variety of neurological and psychiatric conditions. Some studies and reports […]
Israeli scientist Raphael Mechoulam led groundbreaking study: he is considered the discoverer of the main active ingredients of the cannabis plant THC and CBD, as well as the functioning of the endocannabinoid system. Now the distinguished professor has passed away at the age of 92. Tireless commitment to research and destigmatization of cannabis In the […]
Medical cannabis is comparatively well established in cancer treatment: Cannabinoids relieve pain, nausea, and loss of appetite. Recent studies also suggest that pharmaceutical cannabis may be helpful in combating tumor diseases. Cancer incidence in Europe: facts and figures Cancer is one of the most common diagnoses in Western societies: every year, around 2.7 million people […]
Cannabis is the most popular illegal drug. Some experts argue that cannabis as a gateway drug leads to the use of other drugs. In contrast, more and more studies show that cannabinoids can assist as an “exit drug” for addiction disorders. According to clinical studies, CBD can assist with nicotine, opioid, and cannabis withdrawal. Current […]
The year 2022 was a very dynamic and exciting year when it comes to cannabis in many parts of Europe. We at Kalapa have analyzed our work of the past year. One thing stands out: cancer is by far the most common disease people turn to us for support. Who is Kalapa? Kalapa Clinic in […]
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease (MC), ulcerative colitis (CU), and some lesser-known forms, impose an immense burden on sufferers in terms of daily life and life satisfaction. The incidence of IBD is also steadily increasing, with the number of people affected worldwide rising from 3.7 million in 1990 to 6.8 million in […]
Clinical depression and anxiety disorders are among the most serious health problems worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that about five percent of the world’s adult population suffers from depression – women are affected more frequently than men [1]. This number increases many times over if affected children and adolescents are included, as well […]
