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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]