CBD and HIV/AIDS
Few medical conditions can detract from a person’s sense of health and happiness like HIV/AIDS. In the past few decades, medical marijuana has become an increasingly common prescription for patients as they attempt to manage the many devastating symptoms of this disease. Today, nearly one in three HIV/AIDS patients turn to cannabis to ward off pain, nausea, appetite loss, cachexia, and emotional decline, a surprising statistic when you consider the social stigma and political
CBD Oil For The Treatment Of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the neurodegenerative, chronic disorder which is linked to the progressive neuronal loss along with the cognitive decline that affects the elderly patients aged between 65 to 80 years. The causes of Alzheimer’s disease are multi-factorial such as genetic origin along with unknown etiology. AD patients suffer from the cognitive impairment, speech difficulty along with short or long-term memory loss. Psychosis, depression and aggressive behavior character
CBD and Autism: Everything you need to know before giving your child CBD
Autism spectrum disorder affects one in 68 American children, but what’s the relationship between CBD and autism? Although there are currently no published studies on the subject, there is tons of anecdotal evidence that says CBD and autism is a good fit, especially considering how strong the prescription alternative can be. We did the research and spoke with mothers of children with autism, to teach you how CBD and whole plant medicine can be an effective treatment for autis
Cannabis as a Treatment for Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disorder that causes ulcers and sores throughout the digestive tract and is characterized by abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloody stools. A painful disease with no known cure, Crohn’s disease is most common in young men between the ages of 15 and 30. Treating Crohn’s disease means management of symptoms, and in severe cases, surgery to remove part of the bowel. According to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, 1.6 million Ame
New Study Confirms Cannabis Improves Immunity in HIV Patients
HIV patients who test positive for past exposure to cannabis have higher CD4+ and CD8+ counts than those who test negative for the herb, according to a study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. CD4+ and CD8+ cells are a subcategory of white blood cells, assisting in the immune response process. Positive findings The team of scientists from Virginia State University and University of Florida Center for AIDS/HIV Research looked at variances in the lymphocyte c
The Pharmacological Efficacy Of CBD In The Treatment Of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Hallmark features of MS pathology entail inflammation, neuronal injury, and demyelination (the removal of the cells insulating neurons). Given CBD’s anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties, it is a viable candidate for research as a potentially novel therapy in the treatment of MS (Feliú et al., 2017). This article will examine this newly published review along with various other studies that assess the efficacy of cannabis—mainly CBD—on such pathological features c
Can CBD Delay the Progression of Parkinson’s Disease?
Can CBD Treat an Early Sign of Parkinson’s? The progression of Parkinson’s disease is devastating. Keep reading to learn how CBD can treat an early sign of Parkinson’s and slow its progression. Are you dealing with Parkinson’s disease? You’re not alone. Parkinson’s is a debilitating disease that affects more than 10 million people worldwide. This degenerative disorder affects the nervous system by blocking the production of dopamine. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that transm
Cannabis for the treatment or prevention of dementia
There have been a number of articles in newspapers and blogs over the years (for example here and here) that claim that cannabis or one of its components (called cannabinoids - such as THC and CBD) could help to prevent or treat dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease. Some research in laboratory settings has suggested that components of cannabis could have an effect on some of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease. However, there is no evidence that cannabis can help to pr
CBD for Crohn’s Disease
CBD Reduces Inflammation in Chron's Disease Using CBD oil has been known to reduce and prevent inflammation all over the body, and your intestines are included in the healing package. Nearly 700,000 people in the United States have some form of Crohn’s disease. This chronic disease is caused by inflammation in your digestive or gastrointestinal tract, which is why CBD solutions have been getting attention in the medical community. What Is Crohn’s Disease? Crohn’s disease is a
Sickle Cell Anemia Overview
Sickle Cell Anemia is a hereditary blood disorder in which red blood cells contort into sickle shapes and rapidly break down due to insufficient oxygen caused by abnormal hemoglobin. Since the blood cells die prematurely, there is a consistent shortage of healthy red blood cells. This shortage is called anemia. The sickled cells often block blood flow resulting in debilitating pain episodes. Typical symptoms consist of extreme, chronic pain and fatigue; Sickle Cell Anemia als
