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The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis

United Patients Group

The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis Introduction Myasthenia gravis ( MG ) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the nerves and muscles. Doctors usually treat MG with thymectomies, immunomodulating drugs, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and IV immunoglobulin treatments. Could marijuana be the answer?

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

The Cannigma

Today she takes a 10-20mg THC edible before she goes to sleep to help her get the rest she needs, as well as micro doses of 1.25mg THC during the day. We know that with Fibromyalgia the sleep disruption causes a lot of the problems during the day. She has also used cannabis suppositories to treat pelvic pain. “We Shutterstock).

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Cannabis and Heart Health Benefits

United Patients Group

After the blood flow restriction, doctors treated the mice with small amounts of THC (four times lower than the regular intoxicating dose) two hours prior to heart attack, 48 hours prior, and three weeks prior to continuous treatment. By reducing stress and anxiety, cannabis can help with weight loss by improving sleep quality.

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Understanding the Connection Between Medical Cannabis and Anxiety

United Patients Group

It can cause various symptoms, such as intense worry, agitation, and difficulty sleeping. Cannabis is becoming a popular treatment for anxiety , and this article will discuss why medicinal cannabis effectively reduces anxiety symptoms for some people. Anxiety is a very common mental health issue that affects many people.

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Doctor Takes on Marijuana Myths in New Book

Cannabis Law Report

She now has written a book that focuses on dispelling those marijuana myths conjured up by cannabis opponents over the years. The book, “The Brain on Cannabis: What You Should Know About Recreational and Medical Marijuana,” came out in late 2021. Marijuana myths continue to keep people from trying medical marijuana as a treatment.

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Insomnia? CBD’s Relaxing Effects Can Help

United Patients Group

Or perhaps you wake up in the middle of the night and can’t seem to go back to sleep? Insomnia is a frequent sleep disorder affecting millions of people worldwide. Insomnia is a sleep disorder represented by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early and not being able to go back to sleep.

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Cannabis Terpenes 101: What are they and how do they affect the body?

Canna Care Docs

Potential benefits: may help with sleep; reducing inflammation and chronic pain; supplement during cancer treatment. Potential benefits: sleep and relaxation, arthritis, seizures, insomnia, depression, cancer treatment. Book an appointment with one of our cannabis doctors. Scent: earthy. Also found in: hops.