Use this page as a resource to start your research on the uses of, studied and reported health benefits of CBD. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects nearly 1 million people in the U.S. Studies have shown marijuana can slow the disease’s progression and help patients manage the disease’s associated symptoms. […]
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Exploring Effects Of Cannabinoids On...
Cannabinoids (including CBD, CBC, THC and many others) have individualistic effects on the human body along with a collective effect (termed the Entourage Effect). The following graphics show some of the known effects of some of the Cannabinoids: The following is an abstract from an article from Tulane University: Hypertension — or high blood pressure […]
The Cardiovascular System As A Therap...
Study: Is the cardiovascular system a therapeutic target for cannabidiol? Christopher P Stanley, William H Hind, and Saoirse E O’Sullivan Abstract Cannabidiol (CBD) has beneficial effects in disorders as wide ranging as diabetes, Huntington’s disease, cancer and colitis. Accumulating evidence now also suggests that CBD is beneficial in the cardiovascular system. CBD has direct actions […]
It’s not all about CBD! Find A...
There are over 110 cannabinoids that we currently know about. Each with its own value! While Cannabidiol (CBD) is the most abundant, and most studied cannabinoid, others play a major role on their own. Together, all the cannabinoids work to produce an even stronger benefit, thanks to the Entourage Effect. The 5 Benefits of Cannabichromene […]
The Pharmacology of Cannabis: More th...
Studies have shown that cannabis has the ability to: Slow the progression of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Reduce the number and severity of debilitating epileptic seizures Reduce muscle spasms experienced by those with multiple sclerosis (MS) Kill or limit the growth of cancer cells Provide anxiety relief and reduce nightmares for those with post-traumatic stress disorder […]
Cannabidiol (CBD) ADD & ADHD Res...
When charged with completing a task, individuals with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have the odds stacked against them. Difficulty with attention, focus, and concentration turn a classroom or workplace into a place of frustration rather than learning and productivity. Others often encourage them to change their behavioral patterns. Unfortunately, […]
Cannabidiol (CBD) Alzheimer’s Resear...
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting over 4.5 million Americans. Studies have shown cannabis can limit the progression of the disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive type of dementia that destroys memory, behavior and thinking. In the disease, brain cells degenerate and die, which causes a steady decline in memory and […]
Cannabidiol (CBD) Fibromyalgia Resear...
Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by intense musculoskeletal pain that affects 5 million Americans. Studies have shown marijuana effectively lowers pain levels and improves quality of sleep in patients. Fibromyalgia is a common disorder characterized by widespread pain and fatigue that primarily affects women. The disorder can greatly affect a person’s abilities to perform daily […]
Cannabidiol (CBD) Anti-Inflammatory R...
Cannabidiol’s anti-inflammatory properties have pointed scientists toward the possibility of CBD being used to slow or even reverse the symptoms of Annie inflammatory disease. Some studies and articles: Cannabidiol as an emergent therapeutic strategy for lessening the impact of inflammation on oxidative stress The endocannabinoid system: an emerging key player in inflammation Anti-inflammatory role of […]
What Health Conditions Might CBD-Rich...
CBD is short for cannabidiol, the second most prominent naturally-occurring cannabinoid found in all cannabis plants, comprising up to 40% in some plants. After THC, CBD is by far the most studied natural cannabinoid and is the cannabinoid that possesses the greatest therapeutic potential. According to countless scientists, physicians, and researchers, CBD may be the […]
Cannabidiol (CBD) Insomnia Research
In the United States, approximately 70 million people suffer from insomnia, insufficient sleep or another sleep disorder. CBD has been mistakenly described as sedating. In modest doses, CBD is mildly alerting. Cannabidiol activates the same adenosine receptors as caffeine, a stimulant. But several patients with sleep issues report that ingesting a CBD-rich tincture or extract […]
Article: Controversial [Hemp] Cannabi...
This article is share here from Yahoo News for educational and archival purposes: Kalel Santiago, 9, who has autism, spoke his first words shortly after starting hemp-oil treatments. Though Kalel Santiago of Puerto Rico is only 9 years old, he’s already endured some adult-level struggles. At just 10 months, he was diagnosed with the rare […]
Hemp Cannabidiol (CBD) Product Approv...
Below is an excerpt from a news article: In a stunning medical breakthrough for humanity, a hemp cannabidiol (CBD) product from Medical Marijuana, Inc [the parent company of Kannaway]. has been approved by the government of Brazil as a treatment for cancer. The product, called Real Scientific Hemp Oil (RSHO), is also approved by Brazil as […]
Article: How Can Cannabis Help Cancer...
Below is an excerpt from a news article found on leafly.com, Feb 2016: Cannabis contains at least 85 different types of cannabinoids, the active chemicals that create drug-like effects throughout the body. The impact of these cannabinoids in treating cancer symptoms as well as the side effects of cancer therapies is so favorable, cannabinoids are […]
Cannabidiol (CBD) Diabetes Research
In animal trials, one of the cannabinoids found in cannabis, cannabidiol (CBD), was shown to significantly reduce both pro-inflammatory cytokines in the bloodstream and the incidence of diabetes in non-obese mice (Weiss, et al., 2006). Later, those same researchers followed up with a similar study, but with rodents that were either in a latent diabetes […]
Cannabidiol (CBD) Nausea Research
Use this page as a resource to start your research on the uses of, studied and reported health benefits of CBD. Nausea is having the feeling or urge to vomit. In some cases, nausea can be debilitating and lead to vomiting, which means to forcefully throw-up the contents of the stomach out through the mouth. […]
Cannabidiol (CBD) Pain Relief Researc...
Use this page as a resource to start your research on the uses of, studied and reported health benefits of CBD. In a world where people suffering from pain are placed on opioids by default causing our national Opiate addiction epidemic, the medical community and policy maker have no choice but to wake up to […]
Cannabidiol (CBD) Epilepsy Research
Use this page as a resource to start your research on the uses of, studied and reported health benefits of CBD. The use of CBD by patients with epilepsy has a measurable, positive, and statistically significant effect in alleviating the symptoms and diminishing the seizures in frequency and intensity. The Study. Studies that compared CBD’s effects on people suffering […]