Medical Monday: Cannabis and Arthritis
In the United States alone, there are more than three million cases of reported cases of arthritis per year. This common condition, caused by joint inflammation, tends to worsen with…
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Medical Monday: Cannabis and Epilepsy
“I didn’t use cannabis until I was about 18 years old,” writes Craig, for our Patient Success Story for August 2016. “At the time I was pretty ‘straight-edge.’ My next-door…
Medical Monday: Cannabis and Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic pain conditions, affecting more than 3 million Americans per year. The little-understood condition recently entered the spotlight, due to musician Lady Gaga…
Medical Monday: Cannabis and ADHD
Difficulty paying attention. Fidgeting. Restlessness. These are the common symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, a condition affecting around 11 percent of (diagnosed) Americans.* ADHD commonly manifests itself in hyperactivity and…
Medical Mondays: Cannabis and Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a neurological condition that may lead to blindness if left untreated. It is caused by optic nerve damage. Interestingly, glaucoma is now widely accepted to be a neurogenerative…
Medical Monday: HIV/AIDS
HIV and AIDS (human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) are some of the most devastating diseases of our time. June 5th marks the anniversary of the first reported case…
Medical Monday: Cannabis and Skin
Your skin is your largest organ. It covers your entire body, offers protection and keeps all the important parts of us kept safely inside. That’s why it is important to…
Medical Monday: Cannabis and Crohn’s
Crohn’s Disease affects roughly 3.2 out of every 1,000 people in north America and Europe. This chronic inflammatory autoimmune condition primarily attacks the digestive system, anywhere from the mouth to…
Medical Monday: Cannabis and Multiple Sclerosis
When someone has Multiple Sclerosis, their immune systems start to attack neurons in the brain, resulting in extreme pain, loss of movement in the limbs, inflammation, vision impairment and…
Medical Monday: PMS and Cannabis
Cramping, mood swings, bloating – all signs of premenstrual syndrome or PMS. For those of us with a period, there’s usually 4-7 days per month that are less than pleasant….