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5 Medical Cannabis Strains That Can be Used to Treat PTSD

FloridaMarijuana.net

The National Academies of Sciences reports that PTSD is a stressor-related disorder which develops as a result of a patient’s exposure to a traumatic event. The psychological symptoms that develop because of the trauma affect mood, cognition, memories (both suppression and the inability to form new memories) and physical health.

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Marijuana for Insomnia: 7 Best Strains for Deeper Sleep

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Sleep issues can be a real torture—when you experience a lack of rest your body and, more importantly, your mind is unable to function normally. Insomnia (otherwise known as sleeplessness) is a sleep disorder defined by either having difficulty falling asleep or difficulty remaining asleep. What is insomnia?

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Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

Greencamp

In this comprehensive guide, we are exploring the research on using cannabis for treating Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—a rare neuron disease that targets the motor neurons in the body. Exploring the available research on ALS and cannabinoids. As few as 10% of ALS patients live longer than 10 years after being diagnosed.

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Dr. Andrew Weil on Cannabis and Integrative Medicine

Project CBD

NM: As someone who has been researching cannabis for decades, how do you feel about the current legalization situation worldwide and in Japan, in particular? Dr. Andrew Weil: I think the trend very clearly is that in most developed countries, cannabis is being made legal first for medical uses and then also for recreational uses.

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UNM Study Praises Cannabis as Potential Treatment for Fatigue

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This is according to a group of researchers from the University of New Mexico (UNM) , who recently teamed up with the creators of the Releaf App to investigate the true link between cannabis use and energy levels. People of all ages can be affected by fatigue, which is otherwise known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

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Best strains and terpenes for PTSD

The Cannigma

As with all medicine, cannabis should be used mindfully, in the lowest amounts and frequencies to obtain the desired effects to prevent development of tolerance, minimize the downregulation of the endocannabinoid system, and reduce risk of developing Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD). 6 CBD is also associated with maintaining sleep.

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9 Marijuana Strains To Help Chronic Pain

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Chronic pain marijuana strains span across sativa, indica, and hybrid breeds. Although research is limited, anecdotal evidence suggests a variety of marijuana strains can be highly effective in bringing chronic pain down to manageable levels. Sour Diesel is an energizing and uplifting sativa strain. Afghan Kush. Harlequin.