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There is a rise in the use of herbal alternatives in the treatment of pain. Two of the most popular names are CBD and Kratom, as both have claimed and promised effectivity to relieve a person’s plight and health problem. When put side by side, there certainly are key differences in their effects, but both…
As the stigma surrounding the use of marijuana in the medical world continues to disappear, those with long-term conditions or suffering from more immediate medical problems are considering making medical marijuana a part of their treatment plan. Cannabis can help to manage the pain of cancer patients, ease the symptoms of Crohn’s disease, and can even…
An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. That’s over 20 percent of the adult population. Chronic pain can be severely disabling. Many people turn to prescription drugs, including opiates, for relief. However, these drugs come with dangerous side effects and a high risk of dependency. Medical marijuana is becoming an increasingly popular option for pain…
Research estimates that migraines affect roughly 12% of the population. If you suffer from migraines, you don’t need us to tell you how debilitating a migraine spell can be. The severity of the pain is enough to cause sufferers to miss days at work or school. It puts everything on hold until the pain clears. What…
Let’s start with some excellent news: As of 2015, cancer in the United States is on a steady decline. According to the American Cancer Society, since its peak in 1991, cancer occurrences among Americans fell 26 percent, resulting in 2.4 million cancer-related deaths avoided during that time. Furthermore, the last decade of data available reveals…
Back in the early days of medical cannabis, hopeful patients had to see their doctor in-person to receive their recommendation. While that may not appear to be a tall task, it became, and continues to be, an issue in certain states where access to nearby doctors and dispensaries is not always readily available. To make…
The world is a stressed-out place. From wars and famine to everyday pressures dragging us down, stress is taking a toll on almost all of us. A 2017 Gallup poll of Americans found that 44% frequently experience stress in their daily lives. 35% reported sometimes experiencing stress, while only 4% claimed to never encounter any….
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 1 in 68 American children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These figures represent the highest ever reported autism prevalence in the United States to date. Wei Bao, Assistant Professor of epidemiology at the University of Iowa, told the CDC that, “We cannot consider autism…
The world of marijuana edibles has undergone a drastic change in recent years. The once most well-known product, a homemade pastry with barely any idea of potency, is fading fast. In its place are products that are regulated, diverse, and treat an array of medical conditions. While some still come packed with sugar, sweets and…
While senior citizens may appear to be a new market in cannabis to casual observers, their numbers have been on a slow yet sizable rise since the early 2000s. A Center for Disease Control study showed that medical marijuana use among people polled aged 55 to 64 rose from 1.1% to 6.1% between 2002 and…
