Sativex Shown To Treat Spasticity In Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
As we know, medical marijuana has been used to treat symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) for quite some time. In fact, GW Pharmaceuticals’ drug Sativex, which contains a 1:1 ratio of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), is being used to treat the condition in countries throughout Europe. That being said, cannabinoid treatments have not traditionally been considered a standalone form of therapy for MS. A group of researchers from …
Study Shows THC In Cannabis May Help Delay Retinal Degeneration, Vision Loss
For years medical marijuana has been used to help treat certain conditions that can cause vision loss. The most common example of this is glaucoma, but it is not the only condition for which cannabis may be beneficial. In fact, a group of researchers from Spain’s University of Alicante published a study earlier this month in the journal Experimental Eye Research that supports this claim. It suggests that cannabinoids may help slow vision loss in the case of retinitis pigmentosa. Researchers Investigate Cannabinoids, Visual Deterioration …
Study: Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) May Inhibit The Progression Of HIV / AIDS
Medical marijuana has long been used to treat symptoms associated human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (chronic pain, nausea, fatigue, etc.). However, evidence is mounting that cannabis may stop the disease’s progression. A group of researchers from Louisiana State University published a study in the journal AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses that helps fuel the fire. The study findings suggest that cannabis, specifically tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), could help aid in the battle against HIV. Researchers Investigate THC, …
Study: Cannabis Increases Sensitivity To Smell, Stimulates Appetite
We have known for quite some time that cannabis can be used to mediate hunger. In fact, there is a bevy of evidence that the endocannabinoid system (ECS) plays a major role in the stimulation of appetite. It seems that endocannabinoid activity in the central nervous system regulates food intake. This is because whenever you’re hungry your ECS sends signals to your hypothalamus in your brain to tell you it’s time to eat. It’s clear that this phenomenon has a lot to do with why many people report feeling “the munchies” after consuming …
Study: Cannabinoid Treatment May Help Manage Pain From Osteoarthritis
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 …
The Rising Use of Cannabis Extract Medicine in Australia
Editor’s Note: Justin Kander is webmaster of the Phoenix Tears organization and author of the Comprehensive Report on the Cannabis Extract Movement, a 100-page report that examines and analyzes the mounting evidence in support of cannabis extracts as medicine. On August 11th, 2013, the United States learned about the case of Charlotte Figi, a young girl with Dravet syndrome. This intractable form of epilepsy was completely resistant to even the most powerful pharmaceuticals …
Teen Treats Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia With Medical Marijuana
As we know, a growing number of studies have suggested a link between cannabis and cancer. Anecdotal success stories of people using the plant to treat their ailments are popping up with increased prevalence and cannabis is gaining ground as a viable treatment for cancer. In November, two Canadian researchers published a case study in the journal Case Reports …
Study: Cannabis Plays A Key Role In Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
As we know, a growing number of studies have suggested a link between cannabis and cancer. A number of people have turned to the plant to help treat their ailments and more and more anecdotal success stories are popping up with increased prevalence. In turn, consideration for cannabis as viable treatment for cancer is gaining ground. In 2006, a team of researchers from Complutense University in …
Study: Cannabis May Help Manage Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
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 …
Physicians More Involved In Medical Cannabis Treatments, Case Studies
Editor’s Note: Justin Kander is webmaster of the Phoenix Tears organization and author of the Comprehensive Report on the Cannabis Extract Movement, a 100-page report that examines and analyzes the mounting evidence in support of cannabis extracts as medicine. In modern times, cannabinoid medicine is often administered and controlled by individuals with no formal medical training. Dispensaries are run almost entirely by entrepreneurs, and the role of doctors has mainly been limited to writing recommendations. However, with the rising use of …