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The Cannabis Cancer Connection

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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. See chapter: Using Cannabis Oil with Traditional Cancer Therapies). The second receptor to which THC binds is CB2.

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The Health Effects of Cannabis: The Digestive System

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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. New therapies are needed in order to stop or slow damage progression.

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This app-guided psychedelic treatment works when antidepressants don’t

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2 In 2019 the FDA approved a keta m ine-based nasal spray to treat depression that does not respond to other therapies. A 2022 study of 1247 people using at-home ketamine-assisted therapy found that 62% of participants reported a 50%+ improvement in depressive symptoms. Depression and psychedelics.

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CBD Essential Oil: The Therapeutic Benefit of Cannabis Along With Other Botanicals

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As CBD oil becomes more mainstream, people are experimenting with using it to augment other forms of natural therapy. This section explores how you can combine specific essential oil therapy along with CBD oil to achieve your desired effect. A study from 2006 showed that chamomile therapy helped a test group enter a restful state.

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How Stress Impacts Your Body

United Patients Group

A study published in the journal Gut found that stress was associated with gut inflammation and a greater likelihood of developing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or other digestive problems. Stress can lead to digestive problems such as stomach upset or diarrhea, or heartburn. Stress can cause acne, eczema and psoriasis.

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Pets and CBD: A Comprehensive Guide to CBD for Pets

United Patients Group

Potential Benefits of CBD for Pets As interest in CBD as a pet therapy continues to grow, both veterinarians and pet owners are beginning to explore the myriad potential benefits of this plant-based medicine. Some of the most common health issues that may potentially be addressed by CBD for pets include: 1.

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

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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. This also means that your cannabis therapy will fare better when ingested. What is Colon Cancer? Colon cancer usually begins as benign (non-cancerous) small clumps of cells known as polyps. Stop smoking.