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CBD Topical Medicine: What Does the Science Say?

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Of course, what matters most to patients and clinicians is whether topical and transdermal cannabinoids really work. A May 2024 article in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences assesses efforts thus far using CBD to treat inflammatory pain (such as in arthritis) via transdermal delivery systems. The findings are mixed.

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CBD & Bipolar Disorder

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Bipolar patients and pioneering doctors report life changing benefits from CBD , including mood stabilization, the holy grail in bipolar disorder symptom management.

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Women Patient Cannabis Activists Fighting for Change

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Portraits of four women patient-activists who are leading the struggle for medical cannabis access around the world.

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CBD Enhances Glucose Metabolism via Nuclear Receptors

Project CBD

Several phytocannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD), for example, and the two primary endocannabinoids — anandamide and 2-AG — have been shown to interact with peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors, or PPARs 1 (pronounced pee-parrs ), which are found on the surface of the cell’s nucleus. And it worked.

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Did CBD Kill This Woman?

Project CBD

It can’t be emphasized enough that patients must be honest with their doctors about their cannabis use, particularly if CBD is involved, given its modulating effects on various CYP enzymes.

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Project CBD Releases Educational Primer on Cannabinoid-Drug Interactions

Project CBD

Project CBD , a California-based educational non-profit, has published an in-depth primer on Cannabinoid-Drug Interactions for health professionals, patients, and public policy-makers. New: This report is now available in Spanish and Japanese translations! See bottom of this article for downloads.

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CBD Restricts Tumor Growth In Cancer Patients, Finds New Study

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CBD Restricts Tumor Growth In Cancer Patients, Finds New Study. A new study focused on glioblastoma, one of the deadliest and fastest growing forms of brain tumors, reveals that CBD is a beneficial form of treatment. The post CBD Restricts Tumor Growth In Cancer Patients, Finds New Study appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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