Category: Medical

Since cannabis was legalized in Canada for both recreational and medicinal purposes, you might be wondering if cannabis could help the person you’re caring for. In addition to recreational use, cannabis, also known as marijuana, is being used by many Canadians to help to improve symptoms of their medical conditions. More people, including those over… Continue reading Understanding Medicinal Cannabis and its uses

A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine saw a nearly 40 percent drop in seizures for participants who were using the marijuana derivative called cannabidiol. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News is a leading source of global news and information. Here you will… Continue reading Study: Medical Marijuana Helps Children Who Have Seizures | NBC Nightly News

Medical marijuana has been used to treat epilepsy in patients for years, and this month, U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams said it should be studied and treated like other pain relief drugs. A growing body of scientific evidence is leading the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to do that. Meanwhile, researchers at Colorado State University… Continue reading Researchers Test Cannabis Drug for Dogs’ Pain, Seizures

To qualify, you need a doctor’s certification, and you can fill out an application on the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services website.

Cannabis oil for autism, does CBD oil help aspergers and autism? Find out in this video. 10% off HEALED BY HEMP: http://www.healedbyhemp.us/ DISCOUNT CODE: ASPIEWORLD 50% OFF AUTISM PARENTING MAGAZINE → http://bit.ly/AUTISMPM SUDIO: http://www.sudio.com 15% off code: theaspieworld15 Kara’s cannabis treatment for autism self agression: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcuZ3C9Q3Jg Cannabis Capitol – Cannabis Changed This Autistic Toddler’s Life… Continue reading CANNABIS oil for Autism – does CBD oil help Aspergers?

Opioid use in the U.S. is the highest it’s ever been. According to the DEA, "overdose deaths, particularly from prescription drugs and heroin, have reached epidemic levels." Dr. Gina Berman or Dr. Ravi Chandiramani from Blue Door Therapeutics shows us how they are using medical cannabis to treat patients.

Marijuana has been used throughout the course of history in a variety of ways. Dr. Jessica Roland will provide a comprehensive overview of the medicinal uses of the cannabis plant in epilepsy and other diseases. Current research reveals that components of the cannabis plant are benefi cial for certain epilepsies that have not responded to… Continue reading Medical Marijuana and Epilepsy

CBD oil has many uses, but is it fasting-friendly? Thomas DeLauer shares the science behind the answer. Get access to more videos like this with a subscription to Zero Plus. Download the Zero app today: https://zerofasting.com/zero-plus

Join award-winning Carleton University Neuroscience professors Dr. Kim Hellemans and Dr. Zachary Patterson as they discuss the complex relationship between cannabis use and mental health. This mini-lecture will examine exciting topics such as: – What is cannabis? – Who is using cannabis? – How does cannabis affect the brain? – What harms are associated with… Continue reading Cannabis and Mental Health Neuroscience Mini-lecture

What do we do about medical marijuana in hospice and palliative care? Dr. Lida Nabati tackles this tough topic in the AAHPM HPMQ video series.

Can marijuana be used to treat asthma? Has there been any evidence regarding long-term negative effects of medical marijuana? Prof. Raphael Mechoulam, of the Institute of Drug Research at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Faculty of Medicine, answers all your medical marijuana questions in this month’s Expert on the Spot! For those of you with… Continue reading Answers – Expert on the Spot: Medical Marijuana

In today’s episode of The Pain Show, we discuss the emerging science of CBD and it’s use in treating a multitude of conditions, including pain, anxiety, and improvement of sleep. We review how CBD works in the body, and why we feel it is an important and safe adjunct therapy for our patients. I also… Continue reading The Pain Show – Medical Benefits of CBD

Presenter: Alyssa Reese, MD student at the University at Buffalo This video was submitted as part of the STEM for Everyone initiative hosted by the UB Women in STEM Cooperative (WISC) and UB Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE). Learn more at www.buffalo.edu/wise/stemforeveryone. Abstract: The use of cannabis for the treatment of anxiety and depression… Continue reading Medical Cannabis: A Plausible Replacement for Current Anxiety and Depression Medications

Neil H. Baum, MD, discusses the latest research on medical marijuana, highlighting the limited evidence and need for further investigation.

Some recent research from UC San Diego finds cannabis can be useful in treating chronic pain and weaning people off of opioids. But doctors are running into barriers when it comes to advancing that research. Kpbs’ Jade Hindmon has more. Read more: http://www.kpbs.org/news/2018/apr/10/uc-san-diego-doctor-uses-cannabis-treat-pain/

Risk factors in the use of medical marijuana for rheumatic diseases include impact on cognition, and possible increases in depression and lung cancer, according to a presentation at the American College of Rheumatology annual meeting. There has been limited evidence to date on the efficacy or risks for using medical marijuana for treating patients with… Continue reading Use of medical marijuana for rheumatic conditions

Recorded on December 1st, 2021 as part of the Nutrition and Wellness for Myeloma Chapter in the Myeloma Crowd Community by HealthTree Program with Nirupa J. Raghunathan, MD. The Myeloma Crowd brings information from the experts to the patients! Learn more at https://www.myelomacrowd.org/ HealthTree Cure Hub helps you find your best treatment options and accelerate… Continue reading CBD and Medical Marijuana Use for Cancer Patients

https://provacan.co.uk/ Use my code ELEANOR for 15% off you order HOW DOES CBD WORK? Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a stable and non-toxic compound found in hemp. Unlike its counterpart THC – which is another naturally-occurring compound in the cannabis plant – CBD does not stimulate euphoria or make you “high”. CBD is known to interact… Continue reading I TRIED CBD OIL FOR A WEEK – Provacan

2018 Dravet Syndrome Foundation Biennial Conference Medical Marijuana in the Treatment of Dravet syndrome Charuta Joshi, MD MBBS – Children’s Hospital Colorado www.dravetfoundation.org

In Chapter 7, it is seen that prohibition is still preventing cannabis medicine from helping millions of potential patients in many parts of the world, but in recent years, many places have legalized medical cannabis including 15 US states, Canada and many European countries. Scientific research is making remarkable discoveries about cannabinoids found in cannabis… Continue reading The Hemp Solution – Chapter 7 – Cannabis Medicine

Angela Davis spoke with patients that use the state dispensaries to learn how effective they think the cannabis-based medications are (2:13). WCCO 4 News At 6 – June 6, 2016

Support us on Patreon! 🌐https://patreon.com/Globalhempassociation 🌿 Cannabis can be found in various forms, and the health benefits of cannabis are ever-growing, here in this episode, Megan Fabyan DeForest Sales Director of Cannavative gives us an insight into the diverse benefits of the plant. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:15 Getting to know Megan 1:12 Medical Cannabis Testimonials… Continue reading Medical Benefits of Hemp

To call what the Hyde family has been through a “parent’s worst nightmare” sounds like a horrible cliche. But, it’s hard to imagine what else you could call it. Their two-year old son Cash was diagnosed last year with a stage 4 brain tumor; he nearly died more times than they can count. He was… Continue reading Dad Gives Toddler Battling Brain Cancer Medical Marijuana

Introduction to Medical Cannabis by Dr Stacy D’Andre Introduction to the basics of cannabis medicine. Discusses the history of cannabis, the endocannabinoid system, current uses for medical cannabis, as well as different types of products and side effects/precautions.

Back by popular demand, JoAnna Harper, Pharm.D., R.Ph., CEO of Pain Partners, LLC, takes an in-depth look into cannabis for medicinal purposes, including possible ways it works, differences between products (CBD from hemp, medical cannabis, cannabis from dispensaries, THC vs CBD, etc.), and important concerns that need to be addressed. This is a hot topic… Continue reading Cannabis Conundrum: Weighing the Pros & Cons of THC, CBD & Related Compounds; JoAnna Harper, PharmD

Director of the Dent Cannabis Clinic, Dr. Laszlo Mechtler, called the latest expansion of New York’s medical marijuana program “a game changer.”

Our brains are comprised of at least 150 different subtypes of neurons. Each one of these neurons produces a ‘Pak!’. This represents a very fast change in electrical potential of the cell and it is called an action potential. A single neuron is like a pale blue dot in a very complex system of billions… Continue reading There is something you should know about epilepsy and cannabis | Jokubas Ziburkus | TEDxVilnius

Keystone State Testing, in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County, is one of two labs approved by Pennsylvania for the testing of medical marijuana. The lab ensures medication is safe for patients and correctly labeled. The lab will test the ratios of cannabidiol, or CBD – a non-intoxicating compound – and tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, – that… Continue reading Tour a Pa. medical marijuana lab: Keystone State Testing provides ‘quality control’ for patients

Intro to cannabis history with special emphasis on hemp. International Hemp Day is 4/21! https://internationalhempday.com/about-us/

The effects of cannabis are caused by chemical compounds in the cannabis plant, including 400 different cannabinoids such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC),[1] which allow its drug to have various psychological and physiological effects on the human body. Different plants of the genus Cannabis contain different and often unpredictable concentrations of THC and other cannabinoids and hundreds… Continue reading Effects of Cannabis on your body.