What Does Research Say about CBD for Tourette Syndrome?
Tourette syndrome (TS) is characterized by tics, which commonly appear as unusual repetitive movements of the body or involuntary sounds. There’s no cure for the nervous system disorder, so treatment efforts typically focus on managing the tics to reduce the risk of injury and minimize the adverse effects on the quality of a person’s school, work, and social life. Studies suggest that cannabinoids, such as the non-psychoactive compound cannabidiol (CBD), may be beneficial for
How Cannabis Helps People with Peripheral Neuropathy Manage Pain and Get Back on Their Feet
I was recently reading through the comment section on a University of Glasgow studythat indicated that cannabis can help people manage pain from peripheral neuropathy, a type of nerve damage that causes pain in the extremities of the body, and I saw some interesting stories. One man shared his experience using the diabetes medication Lyrica — he noted that it made him feel numb, and that he had lost all sensation in his body after taking it. Another man with idiopathic neurop
Top 5 benefits of cannabis for epidermolysis bullosa
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) refers to a group of rare, potentially-lethal inherited conditions characterized by extremely fragile skin, which blisters and forms sores easily in response to minor trauma. EB shares similarities with other skin conditions such as dermatitis and psoriasis, which cannabis is known to benefit. Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) refers to a group of rare, potentially-lethal inherited conditions characterized by extremely fragile skin, which blisters and form
Desperate Parents Of Autistic Children Trying Cannabis Despite Lack Of Studies
Parents of severely autistic children are turning to medical marijuana for relief. After seeing the results that epileptic children experienced, these desperate parents are beginning to wonder if it will work for them too. There are very few studies linking cannabinoids as a treatment for autism, but that isn't holding these parents back. Most figure they don't have anything to lose. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder known for its ability to impair communication and soc
EVIDENCE INDICATES CBD IS BENEFICIAL FOR ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE, REVIEW FINDS
A new research review investigating CBD’s potential therapeutic properties for Alzheimer’s disease suggests the compound could be beneficial for treating the neurodegenerative disease. Cannabidiol (CBD), an all-natural and non-psychoactive cannabinoid derived from cannabis, could be beneficial for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, according to findings in a new research review published in Frontiers in Pharmacology. Australian researchers examined the available articles t
Sickle Cell Anemia
Sickle cell anemia is a hereditary disease wherein a mutated hemoglobin known as hemoglobin S distorts the cells’ shape into a hollow crescent at low oxygen levels. Symptoms include anemia; pain brought about when the sickle cells block the blood flow in joints, chest and abdomen; hand-foot syndrome where swelling is present; frequent infections; and vision problems. Patients alleviate these symptoms through the use of morphine, ibuprofen, and antibiotics. Fortunately, resear
Parkinsons Recovery
CBD Evidence recently indicates that CBD provides significant, though temporary relief from the symptoms associated with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. What is CBD? CBD is an abbreviation for cannabidiol oil. It is derived from an extraction process using either the Hemp plant or the Marijuana plant. Extracting CBD allows a consumer the medical benefits of medical marijuana without the high that is associated with THC. CBD in itself has no psychedelic properties and is c
The Value of Cannabidiol (CBD) in the Fight on Mitochondrial Disease
According to the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF), between 1000 and 4000 children in the United States are born with the disease annually. The disease results from the failure of mitochondria, which are specialized structures in the blood stream that functions to process oxygen and convert nutrients to energy that the body can utilize to sustain life and support growth. Mitochondrial disease is a chronic genetic disorder and there are many forms of the disease,
Will Cannabis Help Send Crohn’s Disease Into Remission?
There’s no way around it, Crohn’s Disease is awful. It can interfere with daily life in a very extreme and intrusive way, causing severe pain and many an urgent trip to the bathroom. Many Crohn’s patients don’t respond to conventional treatments or have trouble managing the severe side effects of immunosuppressant drugs. So, they turn to cannabis. But, can cannabis really send Crohn’s into remission? How does it help the disease? Here’s what the current research has to say. W
Can Cannabis Treat Epileptic Seizures?
Charlotte Figi, an eight-year-old girl from Colorado with Dravet syndrome, a rare and debilitating form of epilepsy, came into the public eye in 2013 when news broke that medical marijuana was able to do what other drugs could not: dramatically reduce her seizures. Now, new scientific research provides evidence that cannabis may be an effective treatment for a third of epilepsy patients who, like Charlotte, have a treatment-resistant form of the disease. Last month Orrin Devi
