Rheumatic diseases – also called “rheumatism” – are a collective term for various diseases of the musculoskeletal system. In addition to joints, muscles, tendons, bones and connective tissue can also be involved. Arthrosis (joint wear and tear) means progressive destruction of joint cartilage. Arthritis (joint inflammation) often occurs in rheumatic diseases such as fibromyalgia, rheumatoid […]
What does cannabis have to do with women’s health? We talked to the doctor and cannabis expert of Kalapa Clinic, Mery Peña, about this interesting topic. Mery Peña has been working with the use of cannabinoids to treat various women’s conditions for many years. Kalapa: The term “women’s health” is not universally defined. Women have […]
ADHD and ADD* are mainly known in children and adolescents. However, the symptoms of the agonizing attention deficit disorder continue into adulthood for many of those affected – it is not uncommon for the diagnosis to be officially made only then. Some adult ADHD patients report an improvement of their symptoms when they start a […]
Terpenes are a large group of natural and aromatic hydrocarbon compounds that can be detected in almost all plants. Although all terpenes have a common basic chemical structure, they look different and each exudes an individual aroma. Terpenes are found, for example, in flowers, resin, fruits and roots and are responsible for the characteristic odor […]
In eyelid spasms, muscle spasms occur when the eyelid closes, which practically means blindness. Therapies such as medicinal elimination of the cramped muscles with Botox or surgery do not always bring success. A small Israeli double-blind study of six sufferers shows that a sublingual cannabis extract has an alleviating effect: Seizure duration decreased significantly, as […]
Interview with a cannabis patient Cramping, severe abdominal pain and severe diarrhea – typical symptoms of Crohn’s disease (CD). Those affected usually lose a large part of their quality of life. This was also the case for Sonja H. (name changed by the editors). Even after she was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and treated for […]
Cannabis flowers are sensitive natural products. Phytocannabinoids such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) and other secondary plant compounds, especially terpenes and flavonoids, are important for the medicinal effect. These components can react with the environment under the influence of light, heat, moisture and oxygen. In addition to loss of effect, cannabis can mold if […]
They cause considerable suffering: chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn’s Disease (MC), Colitis Ulcerosa (CU) and some lesser-known forms are associated with unpleasant symptoms such as constant diarrhea, weight loss, severe abdominal pain and reduced performance. Although studies on the mechanism of action in the gastrointestinal tract are inconclusive, there is increasing evidence […]
Doctors in Germany have been allowed to prescribe medicines containing cannabinoids for five years now. Nevertheless, the prescription of medicinal cannabis continues to meet with skepticism – from patients and experts alike. Why is that the case? A look at history provides some explanations. China: Cannabis as medicine mentioned for the first time Today, medicinal […]
“Bliss” – this is the meaning of anandamide, the best known and scientifically first described endocannabinoid. It is one of the most important endocannabinoids for controlling the balance in our body, called homeostasis. Humans – but also other mammals and insects – produce endogenous cannabinoids, so-called endocannabinoids. These activate the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS), just […]
