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Can Medical Marijuana Help with Digestive Disorders?

United Patients Group

Medical marijuana has been used for various health conditions, including digestive disorders. Digestive disorders refer to a group of conditions that affect the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. Now, many of you may require more information on this subject.

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The Cannabis Cancer Connection

Project CBD

There is a growing body of anecdotal and scientific evidence that the “major cannabinoids” tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), certain “minor cannabinoids” (some without a name), and other cannabis compounds have antineoplastic action against cancer cells. THC binds to two types of cannabinoid receptors, CB1 and CB2.

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THC detox: how to pass a drug a test

The Cannigma

Nearly half of all Americans live in a state where adults may legally consume cannabis, yet drug tests looking for THC remain the standard practice for a majority of employers. For this reason and others, many cannabis users want to know the best way to go about a THC detox.

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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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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. A 2009 study giving pharmaceutical grade THC (dronabinol) to dogs produced a decrease in acid secretion, inflammation in the stomach lining, and frequency of acid reflux episodes.

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New Study Suggests Cannabis Helps Prevent the Development of Colon Cancer in Mice

Veriheal

The colon is the final part of the digestive tract and while colon cancer is typical in older adults, it can present at any age. THC is able to attenuate or reduce colorectal cancer by binding to the endocannabinoid receptor called cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2). .

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A Deep Dive into the Endocannabinoid System: The Science Behind Medical Marijuana

United Patients Group

Cannabinoids present in cannabis, such as THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) , can interact with the ECS, potentially imparting a range of medicinal benefits. The two primary cannabinoid receptors , CB1 and CB2, facilitate the interaction between endocannabinoids and cannabinoids from cannabis, like THC and CBD.