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The Cannabis Cancer Connection

Project CBD

CB2 receptors are found in the digestive and immune system, and specifically on many tumors, especially malignancies related to the immune system like leukemias and lymphomas. Pain impulses are reduced when THC binds to CB1 receptors in nerves carrying painful impulses back to the brain. The second receptor to which THC binds is CB2.

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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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10 Benefits of Probiotics for Your Immune System

United Patients Group

Probiotics can help your body fight infections by boosting the amount of good bacteria in your digestive system and preventing the bad bacteria from getting a foothold there. Probiotics are bacteria that help support a healthy digestive system and potentially prevent disease. How do Probiotics Impact Your Immune System? Conclusion.

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Biotechnology Company’s Study Spotlights Medical Cannabis as a Potential Cure for Bowel Cancer

Veriheal

Specifically, this type of cancer affects the colon or rectum, which is located at the lower end of the digestive tract. Although the existing clinical trials into cannabinoids for cancer are severely limited, more studies into the suitability of cannabinoids in palliative care are likely to commence in the near future.

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CBD Use: The Benefits and the Best Way To Consume

Cannabis Law Report

This was when clinical trials found a significant reduction in seizures for people who took CBD. With CBD edibles , the effects significantly last up to eight hours because it’s slowly released as you digest the food. While more data is needed to confirm all these, its effects on our physical bodies show promise so far.

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How Medical Marijuana Is Changing Lives with Crohn’s Disease

LifeCannMD

Crohn’s Disease is characterized by inflammation of the digestive tract, which can cause severe symptoms and complications. Some clinical trials have focused on the anti-inflammatory effects of cannabis in Crohn’s disease. We offer same-day approvals for your Florida Medical Marijuana card.

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AIMS v. Garland: A Disappointment for Psilocybin Advocates, but Progressive Policy May Still be on the Horizon

Cannabis Law Report

Congress passed the RTT Act in 2018 to give qualifying patients access to investigational drugs outside of a clinical trial setting. Psilocybin successfully completed an FDA-approved Phase 1 clinical trial in 2019, and two companies, COMPASS Pathways and Usona, both currently have Phase 2 trials ongoing.

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