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 […]
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 […]
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The article below was copied from MedicalJane.com for educational and archival purposes. Original article is dated Nov 17, 2014: A study published in Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience in September 2013 (reviewed previously on Medical Jane here) provides evidence that plant-based cannabinoids may be effective in reversing the accumulation of amyloid in the brain by assisting in its […]
The text below is posted here for educational and archival purposes: There is a great deal of evidence suggesting that cannabis is beneficial for the prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. It shows particular promise in the case of Alzheimer’s disease, and Clint Werner covers the topic in detail in his book Marijuana Gateway to […]