During the last year 2018, the legislation surrounding therapeutic Cannabis in the UK was in constant change, due to the need to help patients suffering from severe intractable epilepsy. Besides, Canada became the second country worldwide, after Uruguay, to legalise medical cannabis programs. What has triggered the legal modifications in the UK? The British online […]
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Treating skin conditions with cannabinoids
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 […]
6 types of pain that can be treated with medical cannabis
It has been confirmed that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are two components of the cannabis plant that bring about the most health benefits. The studies published to date have shown that many types of pain that exist can be treated with medical cannabis. There are therefore more and more countries that want to change […]
Is medical cannabis effective for treating fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a disease that affects between 3 and 6% of the world’s population and develops between the ages of 20 and 50. It is a disease that causes sufferers severe muscle pain and tiredness. The pain is felt especially in certain sensitive points of the body such as the neck, shoulders, back, arms, […]
Medical cannabis to treat anorexia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that is characterised by excessive weight loss and an altered perception of the body. This disorder can lead to a lack of fluids, vitamins, proteins, minerals and other nutrients essential for the functioning of the body, which can be fatal. The current medical literature suggests that medical cannabis and […]
An 11 year old boy is the first person to receive a medical cannabis prescription
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 […]
CBD and alcoholism: symptoms and treatments
Alcoholism is a serious disorder in which the user is unable to control their drinking habits. These types of addictions usually have a deteriorating effect on the users health both physically and mentally, with the most extreme cases leading to death. There are a range of signs and symptoms of Alcoholism such as: Being unable […]