Nearly a million adults in the United States live with multiple sclerosis (MS), a degenerative disease that causes the immune system to damage the nerves in the central nervous system. There is no known cure for this lifelong condition, though some scientists believe medical marijuana can be beneficial in treating some of its symptoms. The…
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Back pain and problems are among patients’ most frequent complaints to their doctors. Nearly 70 million Americans report a recent episode of back pain. Some 16 million adults 10 percent of all adults experience persistent or chronic back pain, and as a result are limited in certain everyday activities. Back pain is the sixth most costly condition…
Marijuana Use for Chronic Pain Conditions Over half the states in the US implemented medical marijuana legalization. That’s because about 90% of Americans support medical marijuana use. One compelling reason for medicinal marijuana legalization is that it is safer than opiates. Chronic pain patients accounted for around 60% of recent overdoses. They are also at higher risk for abusing those…
Despite the fact that minimal research has been carried out on marijuana and anxiety, there exist a rule of thumb on its use to treat anxiety. It is with noting that cannabidiol, a compound of marijuana helps with bringing about relaxation. In people with high levels of anxiety, it is advised that they use strains with higher…
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. The two most common types are basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer. They usually form on the head, face, neck, hands, and arms. Another type of skin cancer, melanoma, is more dangerous but less common. Anyone can get skin cancer, but it…
If you have ever experienced the excruciating pain of a “charley horse” in your leg, you know that a muscle spasm can come on quick and last from a few seconds to a few hours. A muscle spasm is an involuntary contraction of a muscle and can be caused by muscle strain, dehydration, and loss…
Chronic pain is one of the most uncomfortable and challenging medical conditions to manage. While prescription drugs and other over the counter medicine have been fantastic traditional ways to manage chronic pain, they come with several side effects. Many people also do not respond well to the treatment and prefer natural remedies. Medical marijuana has long been…
Most Common Ways To Administer Medical Marijuana Medical marijuana is a universal medicine used to treat many medical conditions and although it is being used negatively, laws that prohibit its illegal use and distribution have been put into action. Nonetheless, its usefulness as treatment for a variety of diseases makes this topic of relevance. There are many routes…
Below are just 10 medical conditions that medical marijuana will successfully treat. 1. Alzheimer’s Marijuana may be able to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, according to research by the Scripps Research Institute published in “Molecular Pharmaceutics.” 2. Anxiety Harvard Medical School found that marijuana may have anti-anxiety effects. Of course, keep in mind that high doses may…
Evidence shows that medical marijuana helps with chronic pain, yet many experts still have questions. Ironically, one of the most common reasons people seek medical marijuana treatment is for chronic pain. According to a report released earlier in January by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, that makes a lot of sense. One of the strongest…