Dravet syndrome is a rare and severe form of epilepsy that develops in children. The disease is very difficult to treat, as antiepileptic drugs usually do not show sufficient improvement. However, studies have shown that CBD can reduce and reduce seizures. It also seems to increase the life expectancy of those affected and help with […]
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 […]
The use of medical cannabis is gaining more and more support from different countries across the world. As the number of states approving the use of therapeutic cannabis increases it is becoming easier for scientists to carry out research into the health effects of marijuana. On the other hand, the situation is more complicated in the […]
Chronic pain is a condition that is difficult to treat. The areas of the body that it affects and its origin can vary from person to person. In the recent years people have been treating themselves with opiates. These drugs are very effective, but can lead to a long-term dependence, which is partly due to […]
The cannabis plant has been known for complementing the effects of traditional drugs. It has also been shown that it can reduce the dose of other drugs being consumed that, after prolonged consumption, can be detrimental to the health of patients. In spite of this, it is still difficult to say that they can substitute […]
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 […]
The reforms in the legislations of several countries regarding the consumption of therapeutic cannabis have caused changes in people’s perceptions and acceptance of the value of the plant as an alternative therapy. This change is especially important in some states in the US, as doctors have already started prescribing therapeutic cannabis instead of other medications for […]
Apart from CBD, THC or even CBC, there are other cannabinoids that are not as well-known, but that also possess interesting therapeutic benefits. In this post we will talk about the other components of the plant. THCv – Tetrahydrocannabivarin THCv acts together with cannabis, however it does not possess any psychoactive properties unlike THC. Among […]
Pressing, stabbing or pulsating – headaches manifest themselves in different ways. Whether it is a tension headache, migraine or cluster headache, the variants of the disease come with different symptoms. Treatment depends on the type and severity of the pain. What contribution can be done by cannabinoids like THC and CBD? Many studies are not […]
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 […]
