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The Health Effects of Cannabis: The Digestive System

Healer

Cannabis has broad effects in the digestive system, including increasing appetite, reducing nausea and vomiting, inhibiting acid secretion, relaxing smooth muscle, decreasing pain, decreasing inflammation, and decreasing motility, thereby relieving cramps and diarrhea.

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What Is Nanoemulsion and What Does It Mean for Cannabis Beverages?

The Cannigma

They require a process in which THC or other cannabinoid particles are reduced to nanoscopic size that allows them to then be mixed with water or other aqueous liquids. The nanoemulsion method ALT uses is effective for all cannabinoids, not only THC, he said. There is not extensive safety data available, however. Shutterstock).

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Can cannabis reduce acid reflux?

The Cannigma

The endocannabinoid system has CB1 and CB2 receptors on every organ in the body, including your stomach, esophagus, and throughout your digestive tract. 2 Another animal study from 2002 used a synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist (not a phytocannabinoid ) to measure the activity of the CB1 and CB2 receptors on esophageal relaxation.

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Probiotics for Autism and It’s Benefits

United Patients Group

Probiotics have been shown to help with digestion, immunity, sleep and even mood! Not only do probiotics help support regularity and overall digestive health, they also have been shown to help support immune health. They can be found in health food stores and grocery stores near other supplements. What are probiotics?

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Relieve the Excruciating Symptoms of IBD and IBS with Medical Cannabis

Veriheal

People suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can go through excruciating pain, numbness or struggle with a minefield of digestion. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is an umbrella term used for disorders that include chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. What is IBD?

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How to Nurture Your Endocannabinoid System

Peninsula Alternative Health

The ECS can be broken down into three parts: 1) Endocannabinoids - Anandamide and 2-AG are tiny binding molecules, within our bodies, that activate cannabinoid receptors. Cannabinoids from the cannabis plant, interact with cannabinoid receptors and can be used to temporarily replenish anandamide or 2-AG deficiency.

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How to make weed-infused popcorn

The Cannigma

Because they can be infused in various everyday foods, taking weed edibles, including edible popcorn, can be a discreet way of consuming cannabis, unlike smoking or vaping. Edibles are different from other forms of weed, as they need to pass through the digestive system before being absorbed and processed.

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