| Medical Marijuana Testimonial | After spending 24 years in the military I never thought I would ever use marijuana. I even voted against it. After being prescribed various medications for a number of my conditions I didn't see any improvements.I did research on all my medications and the side effects were disturbing. Read about medical marijuana, tried it and I am glad I did. It truly helps me. |
| Strains you Like | green crack, blue dream, fruit loops, mango kush, cotton candy, sour diesel, girl scout cookies |
| Conditions | Arthritis Gastrointestinal Migraine |
| Symptoms | Inflammation Muscle Spasms Pain: MuscleJoint Pain: Neuropathic Pain: Phantom Limb |
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Sunday, May 10, 2015
Testimonial - Thought I would Never Try Marijuana
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
The Terpene β-Caryophyllene in Cannabis
The Terpene β-Caryophyllene is the Only Approved Cannabinoid
The terpene caryophyllene
gives a spicy peppery scent to some cannabis strains. It is also
found in black pepper, cloves, cotton, hops, oregano and rosemary.
β-Caryophyllene is a unique terpene categorized as a cannabinoid
(BCP). This classification is from the way it effects the CB2
receptor. The relation with the receptor helps with anxiety,
perception of pain and depression.(Source)
Studies have also shown it to act as a neuroprotectant and reduce
alcohol consumption.(Source)
Caryophyllene has been shown
to help anxiety, arthritis, autoimmune disorders, inflammation,
multiple sclerosis symptoms and gastrointestinal problems. Studies
with β-Caryophyllene are promising for how it works as a
cannabinoid without any psychotic effects. This is due to how it
effects the CB2 receptors without effecting the CB1 receptors which
give the marijuana high.(Source)
Strains that are high in
caryophyllene include Super
Silver Haze, Nevilles Haze and Hash Plant. Marijuana sniffing
dogs are trained to look for the smell of Caryophyllene.(Source)
Β-Caryophyllene is the first FDA approved cannabinoid.
Source:
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0091305714001956
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
What Cannabis Topical Balms Are Used For
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Cannabis topicals are
applied to the skin for direct application to the treatment area.
Creams and balms can penetrate through the skin and body tissue.
Patients use creams for treatment in arthritis, allergic skin
reactions, post herpes neuralgia, muscle strains, inflammation and
swelling. Topicals offer a non-phycho active medicine to the
patient.
Research is limited on the
many uses of cannabis topicals. Patients have been reported using
topicals for many treatments including:
• Arthritis
• Dermatitis and
psoriasis
• Wounds and cuts
• Muscle Pain
• Hemorrhoids
• Sore throat, bronchitis
• Menstrual cramping
• Glaucoma
• herpes, blisters and
lip aid
• pain from sprains and
breaks
• headaches
• breathing problems
Lotions
and balms offer localized treatment to the targeted area. The
cannabinoids work by targeting CB1
and CB2 receptors that are found all over the body including the
skin. Most patients use this method for it's anti-inflammatory and
pain relieving effects. Cannabis topicals often use a base of hemp
oil which is rich in Omega 3 and 6. These essential fatty acids are
beneficial for the health of your skin.
Source:
http://www.leafly.com/news/products/what-are-topicals-anyway-a-tour-of-a-manufacturing-lab
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Essential Fatty Acids in Cannabis
Cannabis in the form of hemp
seeds holds forty-four percent of it's weight in edible oils. These oils comprise eighty percent of essential fatty acids (EFAs) which include Linoleic Acid (55%), Alpha-Linolenic Acid - Omega-3 (22%),
Gamma-Linolenic Acid - Omega-6 (1-4%) and Stearidonic Acid - Omega -3
(0-2%)(Source).
Cannabis derived from flowers has been found to include many fatty acids
including palmitic, myristic, oleic and stearic acids. (Source)
Omega 3 Fatty Acids in plant
form have been found to help with arthritis, depression, infant
development, asthma, ADHD, Alzheimer's and Dementia. These acids have been shown to act
primarily as an anti-inflammatory agent.(Source)
Studies have also shown that an increased diet including Omega 3 fatty acids helps to
reduce ADHD symptoms.
Omega 6 fatty acids, also
known as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), have been shown to help with brain function, growth and development, skin and hair growth, metabolism regulation, bone health and the functions of the reproductive system.
(Source)
A diet with higher levels of Omega 3's vs. Omega 6 has been shown to be healthiest overall. However
Omega 6 acids have been found to help with specific health problems which may not be addressed solely through a diet including use of Omega 6 acids.
Linolenic Acid (GLA) has been shown to help with nerve pain in people with diabetic
neuropathy or arthritis. Studies have shown more allergies
in woman with low GLA in breast milk or blood. GLA has been shown to help with a breast cancer
drug tamoxifen and help inhibit tumor activity. (Source)
Cannabis is a nutritious
food source that offers essential fatty acids, all 9
essential amino acids and 65% of globulin edistin.
Source:
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Cannabis and Pain Management
One hundred million Americans suffer
from chronic pain.(Source)
Three to four percent of the global population suffer from
neuropathic pain. (Source)
Pain contributes to feeling depressed, concentration, energy level,
ability to sleep well and enjoyment of life. (Source)
Cannabis has been found to be an effective treatment in neuropathic
pain, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis and pain from cancer.
Cannabis has been found to be safer with less side effects than
opiate medication.(Source)
Cannabis has been found to effectively
relieve neuropathic pain. Both Cannabis and Opiates target the
G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). These receptors effect the
Central Nervous System CNS using the CB1
and CB2 Receptors, which effect pain-sensation, and mood notably.
(Source)
Fibromyalgia is a muscleskeletal pain
resulting in fatigue and pain in the neck, spine, shoulder and hips.
Three to six million Americans suffer from fibromyalgia. In 2006, a
study in Germany giving THC to patients showed a significant relief
in symptoms. A study in 2008 with 40 patients gave a synthetic
cannabinoid and showed significant improvements in pain. And in 2011
a study in Barcelona and the patients reported significant relief in
pain, stiffness, relaxation, somnolence and feeling of
well-being.(Source)
Cannabis has been found in studies in
Australia and Britain showed that 20% of patients suffering
from Rheumatoid Arthrites (RA) used medical marijuana to help treat
their symptoms.(Source)
Cannabis is an anti-inflammatory and helps to turn off
pain-sensations in the nerves from the interactions it has with CB1
and CB2 Receptors. Results in a study in Britain showed that
their were significant improvements in pain, sleep and
inflammation.(Source)
Cannabidiol CBD found in marijuana has shown to stop the progression
of Rheumatoid Arthritis and protected joints. (Source)
A research study showed that advanced
cancer patients were able to reduce their pain by 30% using a THC:CBD
extract. In the study, with 177 patients, opiate medications did
not provide the necessary relief. The placebo and THC alone had
similar results to the opiate medication where the THC:CBD cannabis
extract showed a noticeable relief in pain.(Source)
Cannabis has been found to have less
side effects than opiate medication. A study has found that states
that have legal medical marijuana has less mortality rates due to
overdose in pain medication. (Source)
Cannabis has been found to help patients addicted to opiate drugs
withdraw from addiction by replacing with medical marijuana, and
perceived to help pain more.(Source)
Pain sufferers that have achieved a tolerance with opiate
medication can feel a better relief by replacing treatment with
cannabis.(Source)
Cannabis can be used with opioid therapies to help lower the dose of
opiates, thereby reducing their side effects. (Source)
Source:
2006 Voices of Chronic Pain Survey.
(American Pain Foundation)
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