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ICRS 2023: Report from Toronto

Project CBD

I counted over 175 talks and posters at the 33rd annual gathering of the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS), which convened in Toronto at the end of June. While CBD treatment enhanced glucose-tolerance regardless of weight gain, THC showed greater promise as an anti-obesity compound, according to this study.

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Safest Non-Opioid Treatments for Serious Pain

Cannabis Law Report

Acupuncture is one of the safest alternative forms of treatment for chronic pain. Second, you have to book an appointment, during which the acupuncturist will insert needles into certain areas of your body in order to help you get rid of pain and other symptoms. Topical Creams. Radio Frequency Treatment. Acupuncture.

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Benefits of Cannabis for Inflammation and Pain

United Patients Group

The effects of cannabis are caused by cannabinoids, which are chemical compounds found in the resin glands on the leaves and buds of female marijuana plants. Cannabinoids can help with inflammation and pain relief in various ways. Cannabis contains two types of cannabinoids: phytocannabinoids and endocannabinoids.

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Learn Whether Cannabis Alleviates Symptoms of Depression

United Patients Group

While antidepressants and therapy are widely used to manage depression, some people turn to cannabis as an alternative treatment. Cannabis is a controversial topic, and its use for depression is not entirely clear. More studies are needed to fully understand how cannabis affects depression and whether it is an effective treatment.

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Virginia Law Eases Approval Process for Medical Cannabis

Canna Care Docs

Visit our Virginia clinic page for details and contact us at (866) 846-2420 to book your medical cannabis evaluation. Medical providers may recommend medical cannabis or cannabinoid-based therapies for any condition they feel will benefit from these treatments. Obtain your written certification for medical cannabis.

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What You Need to Know before Trying Rick Simpson Oil

United Patients Group

He allegedly was able to improve his health with RSO, a dark, sticky cannabis extract that can be used as a concentrate, edible, or topical. Unlike other extraction processes that just extract the trichomes from buds, RSO is made from the entire plant and contains all of its cannabinoids, terpenes, and other compounds.

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‘I feel almost the same as before I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia’

The Cannigma

While studying for her PhD at the University of Texas Southwestern in 2006, she was assigned a paper about how cannabinoids affect the brain. Eventually, she decided to try a homemade cannabis topical that she would massage on her skin, helping “the nerves wake up,” she said. Dr. Michele Ross (Courtesy). Shutterstock).