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CBD Enhances Glucose Metabolism via Nuclear Receptors

Project CBD

Cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2 are the definitive and best-known targets of endogenous and plant-derived cannabinoids, but they’re far from the only ones. The first evidence of an endocannabinoid interacting with PPARs came in 2002, when a research team in Tennessee showed that a metabolite of 2-AG activated PPAR- a.

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Cannabis for Lupus: Here’s How Cannabinoids Relieve Inflammation

Greencamp

Hence, lupus patients often look for complementary treatments for controlling their symptoms. Fortunately enough, a large body of evidence shows that cannabis may prove to be a good treatment option for lupus. Is Cannabis a Good Treatment Option for Eating Disorders? Here’s what I found. What is lupus?

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Study: Marijuana a Useful Adjunct Treatment for Huntington Disease Symptoms

The Joint Blog

According to a new study published in the Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, using marijuana as an adjunct treatment for Huntington disease (HD) is both effective and safe. Analysis of specific motor symptoms revealed significant improvement after treatment in tremors and rigidity.

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Press Release: Cannabis Patient Care™ and Americans for Safe Access Form Partnership

Cannabis Law Report

Through this partnership, we will be able to offer our members and supporters a trusted resource to learn about the latest medical cannabis research, benefits, and treatment options available for patients.”. ASA was founded in 2002 as a vehicle for patients to advocate for the acceptance of cannabis as medicine.

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Can cannabis reduce acid reflux?

The Cannigma

A 2017 review of research surrounding the ECS and the esophagus noted, “The presence of cannabinoid receptors in the esophagus, specifically those affecting [esophageal relaxation], offers a potential therapeutic target for treating GERD.”. Cannabis and acid reflux: the research. THC versus CBD for acid reflux. Does weed help acid reflux?

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Alexander Hymowitz – Conant v. Walters

Cannabis Law Report

The Court writes, “The doctor-patient privilege reflects “the imperative need for confidence and trust” inherent in the doctor-patient relationship and recognizes that “a physician must know all that a patient can articulate in order to identify and to treat disease; barriers to full disclosure would impair diagnosis and treatment.”

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Why we haven’t cured cancer

Otherside Farms

Differential effects of repeated low dose treatment with the cannabinoid agonist WIN 55,212-2 in experimental models of bone cancer pain and neuropathic pain. Spinal and peripheral analgesic effects of the CB cannabinoid receptor agonist AM1241 in two models of bone cancer-induced pain. abst – 2008). abst – 2010).