Therapeutic advances in recent years have increased the chances of curing breast cancer. However, cancer drugs can cause severe side effects such as pain, nausea and anorexia (loss of appetite). This not only affects the quality of life. The success of the therapy is also at risk, as some people stop taking the cancer drugs […]
Cannabidiol (CBD) and sport
Whether it’s a training plan or optimised nutrition – athletes use various strategies to improve their physical performance and achieve training goals. CBD is also increasingly coming into focus: cannabidiol (CBD) has anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving and neuroprotective effects and can support the healing process of sports injuries. Athletes can also benefit from anxiety-relieving and sleep-promoting effects […]
Data analysis – Cannabis can help with endometriosis
Many women suffer from endometriosis, a pelvic disease in which the lining of the uterus occurs outside the uterus. Those affected have to struggle especially with pain in the pelvic area and during menstruation. Other symptoms such as digestive problems, fatigue and depression can have a lasting effect on everyday life. In an evaluation of […]
The most important cannabinoids (THC, CBD, CBC, CBG, CBN) and their therapeutic effects
There are over 100 different phytocannabinoids in the cannabis plant that interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS). The best known is the psychotropic tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), while cannabidiol (CBD) is the most common non-intoxicating cannabinoid. In addition, among the numerous phytocannabinoids, cannabichromene (CBC), cannabigerol (CBG) and cannabinol (CBN) have important therapeutic effects. The chemical structure […]
News: Burnout and exhaustion – CBD can help
The corona pandemic is a major challenge for the whole world. Health workers who treat severely ill COVID 19 patients on a daily basis are under particular psychological strain. Many suffer from emotional exhaustion and burnout. Depression, anxiety, sleep disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can also occur – with potentially major consequences for the […]
An interview with cannabis patient Christian Hirschfeld
From retirement back to working life 15 years ago, Christian Hirschfeld was suddenly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Unsettled and with many unanswered questions, he was discharged from hospital into his new life. What it really means for those affected to be chronically ill, unable to work and dependent on help is difficult for many […]
Crohn’s disease and medicinal cannabis
Crohn’s disease (MC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can affect the entire digestive tract. The disease brings severe, cramping abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Sufferers often lose their appetite, which leads to reduced performance and quality of life. The suffering caused by Crohn’s disease is usually enormous. Many patients with IBD already use […]
News: Cross-sectional survey – Cannabis in epidermolysis bullosa
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB), also known as butterfly disease, is a rare genetic skin disorder. Affected people have such sensitive skin that even the smallest injuries, such as those caused when putting on a jumper, lead to poorly healing wounds. The symptoms are accompanied by severe pain and itching and permanently restrict the quality of life. […]
News: CBD for pain in peripheral diabetic neuropathy (DNP) in the foot
Diabetes patients often suffer from peripheral diabetic neuropathy (DNP). This disease causes painful nerve damage to the hands and feet, which can often be controlled insufficiently with medication or only in combination with severe side effects. An American research team found in a double-blind study that non-psychotropic cannabidiol (CBD) is an effective drug with few […]
News: Survey – Cannabis more often a substitute for other medicines
Many diseases such as depression, pain or epilepsy are treated with established prescription drugs. However the complaints are often insufficiently alleviated or side effects occur. A Danish survey shows that cannabis can replace other medicines with better efficacy and tolerability: many of the participants were able to discontinue other medicines or reduce the dose. Painkillers, […]