Medical Marijuana: What Does It Treat? More and more states are legalizing marijuana to treat pain and illness. Find out what conditions it’s used for and the known side effects. Researchers have found medical marijuana can help treat a number of conditions including: Alzheimer’s disease Appetite loss Cancer Crohn’s disease Diseases effecting the immune system […]
The most common use for medical marijuana in the United States is for pain control. It is quite effective for the chronic pain that plagues millions of Americans. Part of its allure is that it is clearly safer than opiates. (it is impossible to overdose on and far less addictive). In particular, marijuana appears to […]
DO LIFE RIGHT ! The wide range of benefits CBD oil provides can be life-changing and liberating. Cannabidiol is a component of marijuana but it does not produce the psychoactive effects that have made marijuana attractive for recreational use. CBD benefits are real because CBD does produce strong medicinal and therapeutic effects for even the […]
What is a Terpene? Terpenes are organic compounds that enhance your “high”, affect taste, and hold numerous medical benefits. Terpenes (and terpenoids) are aromatic organic hydrocarbons found in many plants and even some insectsCannabis (marijuana) has naturally high levels of terpenes. Terpenes are found in high quantities in various essential oils. For example, limonene is […]
DO LIFE RIGHT ! The wide range of benefits CBD oil provides can be life-changing and liberating. Cannabidiol is a component of marijuana but it does not produce the psychoactive effects that have made marijuana attractive for recreational use. CBD benefits are real because CBD does produce strong medicinal and therapeutic effects for even the […]
MEDICAL BENEFITS OF CANNABIS Relief of chronic pain: There are hundreds of chemical compounds in cannabis, many of which are cannabinoids. Cannabinoids have been linked to providing relief of chronic pain due to their chemical makeup. Which is why cannabis’ by-product such as medical cannabis is commonly used for chronic pain relief. Fight cancer: One […]
Research on cannabis and insomnia is somewhat limited due to federal regulations. Nevertheless, many studies show effectiveness when it comes to improving sleep with marijuana. Anecdotal evidence from individual users often shows good results when using marijuana to improve sleep. Medical cannabis can be a very efficient alternative treatment option for patients who suffer greatly […]
LATEST OMMU REPORTS FROM OFFICE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA USE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA Highlights from MARCH 19, 2021 Report BY THE NUMBERS Qualified Patients: (Active ID Card): March 19 2021 – 510,619 March 12, 2021 – 505,647 Patients Last Week: 4,972 Qualified Ordering Physicians: 2,553 New Doctors Last Week: -27 Reporting Period: Mar 12 […]
How does it help? Cannabinoids — the active chemicals in medical marijuana — are similar to chemicals the body makes that are involved in appetite, memory, movement, and pain. Research suggests cannabinoids might: Reduce anxiety Reduce inflammation and relieve pain Control nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy Kill cancer cells and slow tumor growth […]
Cannabis has many known health benefits that can help treat Crohn’s disease symptoms. Cannabis contains over 60 different compounds, many of which have properties that can be applied in a medicinal capacity. Two of the known compounds that provide health benefits are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC is the psychoactive compound found in cannabis […]
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