Arthritis

What is Osteoarthritis? Arthritis is the inflammation and swelling of joints, the area where bones connect, which provide support to the body and assist in maintaining mobility. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and is caused by “wear and tear,” or long-term use (the other type of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, is caused by an overactive immune response in the body). In some cases, it may have a genetic basis. This long-term use results in destruction of hyaline cartilage, a firm connective tissue found in joints that prevents bones from …

Recognized as the most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA) is typically caused by aging joints, obesity, or injury. It is a degenerative condition that often becomes more problematic as time goes on. As we know, past studies have suggested a link between cannabis and rheumatoid arthritis. A group of researchers from China recently published a study that suggests cannabinoid treatment may help inhibit the growth of cells involved in inflammatory processes. Research Suggests Relationship Between Osteoarthritis & Cannabis Following suit, another …

What is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)? Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a type of chronic arthritis that affects joints on each side of the body. It is characterized by joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and fatigue. Cannabis has been used to help treat the inflammatory symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis for years. Despite anecdotal success, past research offers little insight into the mechanism involved in treating the condition with cannabis. A recent study to be published in Rheumatology does just that, suggesting that the benefits could be attributed to activation …