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Cannabis for IBS: Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Medical Marijuana

Greencamp

Constant gut symptoms often lead to the development of other conditions like anxiety , depression , migraines , sleeping problems and fatigue. During a three-month period, 13 patients with long-standing IBS were given cannabis. What causes IBS? Cannabis (more precisely its compound CBD), is a proven anti-inflammatory agent. (

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Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

Greencamp

Because of the very rapid progression of ALS in the majority of patients, understanding how cannabis could help in the alleviation of symptoms is incredibly important for ALS sufferers. Both upper and lower motor neurons suffer severe damage in ALS patients. As few as 10% of ALS patients live longer than 10 years after being diagnosed.

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Legendary Cannabis Advocate Eddy Lepp Passes Away 1952-2021

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This morning at 2:00am my husband Charles EdwardLepp aka OG Eddy Lepp passed away in his sleep.”. Lepp was one of the industry’s greatest advocates, leaving his mark as one of many who suffered in prison as a result of trying to cultivate medical cannabis and help patients get access. We will not take money for marijuana.

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How to Deal with Memory Loss and Other Negative Effects of Cannabis

Greencamp

Research from 2004 concluded that CBD has a neuroprotective effect on humans, and that this cannabis compound reduces neurotoxicity (a process that is responsible for the faster death of the cells of the brain and nervous system). ( Get enough sleep. Marijuana and Sleep: Effects, Latest Research and 10 Best Strains.

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How Cannabis Research is Affecting Parkinson’s Disease

The Joint Blog

Though trialing is relatively new and there is no clear scientific evidence as of yet, anecdotal evidence from patients is looking positive. On surveying medical professionals it was found that most had been asked about cannabis-based alternative treatment by their patients. Out of these respondents, 45.9%

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Medical Marijuana Could Help Treat PTSD in U.S. Veterans

WeedAdvisor

Mychol Robirds, a veteran who was severely injured by a suicide bomber during a 2004 tour of duty in Iraq, noticed upon his return that his personal, family and professional lives were falling apart due to the lasting effects of his trauma. WeedAdvisor’s Concern for Vulnerable Patients. . Roadblock to Cannabis Access. .

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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

Cannabis Law Report

However, the nature of the government regulations and the subsequent complexity of prescribing, as well as doctors’ safety uncertainties and the stigma of the plant, remain contributing barriers to patient access. Patients can legally access medicinal cannabis through a doctor, via the TGA’s Authorised Prescribers and Special Access schemes.