Cannabis Fights Neurodegenerative Disorders, as Explained by Dr. Rasmussen
Cannabis Fights Neurodegenerative Disorders, as Explained by Dr. Rasmussen
While examining the pro-pot and cannabis-cons from the World Congress on Pain, a certain expert physician quipped that one of the biggest drawbacks to recommending cannabis was that it causes neurodegeneration with chronic use.
Well, where’s the evidence?
I’m not convinced that he’s right. I have seen plenty of…
Treating Sickle Cell Disease with Medical Cannabis
Treating Sickle Cell Disease with Medical Cannabis
Cannabis is known for reducing pain and inflammation in many applications. Recently researchers set out to see if it would help in treating the severe, painful episodes of an acute sickle cell crisis.
WHAT IS SICKLE CELL DISEASE?
Sickle cell disease is a chronic condition that targets the body's red blood cells and is characterized by…
Treating Skin Diseases with Topical Cannabis, as Explained by Dr. Rasmussen
Treating Skin Diseases with Topical Cannabis, as Explained by Dr. Rasmussen
In part one we reviewed applications of cannabis in the treatment of psoriasis. Today we’ll cover other skin diseases that may be positively affected by cannabinoids.
When I was in medical school I recall one of my professors blithely commenting that dermatology was easy. If the lesion is wet dry it, if it’s dry wet…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and Cannabis, as explained by a Scientist
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and Cannabis, as explained by a Scientist
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an illness characterized by increased production of mucus and chronic inflammation of the airways resulting in reduced respiratory capacity. The two primary forms of COPD are chronic bronchitis, which produces a long-term cough with mucus, and emphysema, which…
How Cannabis can help Chronic Pain, as explained by a Scientist
How Cannabis can help Chronic Pain, as explained by a Scientist
Since ancient times its been known that cannabis can provide relief from a variety of different types of pain.Recent estimates show that chronic pain affects up to 7.8 million people in the United Kingdom alone and the current pharmaceutical strategies for mitigating chronic pain have led to the addiction to nearly one million of…
The Effects of CBD on the Human Body, as explained by a Doctor
One of the most celebrated elements found in cannabis is a chemical called CBD which is short for cannabidiol. It is a non-psychoactive compound that is a powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, and anti-seizure medication. Yet, its list of accolades doesn’t end there.
So far, the endocannabinoid system (meaning endogenous cannabinoid) is the largest receptor system known to exist in the…
The Use of Cannabis as a Potent Anti-Inflammatory – Part 4
The Use of Cannabis as a Potent Anti-Inflammatory - Part 4
CANNABIDIOL (CBD)
In part three we discussed the exciting results of several studies using cannabis ligands for their plaque punching potency in treating inflammation (atherosclerosis) via the CB system. In this final installment we’ll explore the uses of CBD, an amazing phytocannabinoid. Furthermore, CBD may exert some or all of…
The Use of Cannabis as a Potent Anti-Inflammatory Medication – Part 3
The Use of Cannabis as a Potent Anti-Inflammatory Medication - Part 3
In part 3 of this article. we’ll continue on our informative journey through the labyrinthine rabbit hole of current medical marijuana research as it pertains to slaking inflammation. Once again I’ll refer to atherosclerosis as our “model” of inflammation. This is perhaps marijuana's greatest application. If it can help with…
The Use of Cannabis as a Potent Anti-Inflammatory Medication – Part 2
The Use of Cannabis as a Potent Anti-Inflammatory Medication - Part 2
In part 1 of this article, some of the general applications of cannabinoids both synthetic and natural were covered. The power in these mysterious substances, comes at least in part, from their anti-inflammatory effects. In this article, we’ll cover the chronic immune response, where it lurks, the definition of cellular…
The Use of Cannabis as a Potent Anti-Inflammatory Medication
The Use of Cannabis as a Potent Anti-Inflammatory Medication
Did you know that endothelial inflammation, the source of atherosclerosis (and the cause of heart disease, hypertension and stroke), is the underlying cause or contributor in 50% of all mortalitiesLusis AJ Department of Medicine, Biology Institute, University of California, Los Angeles 90095, USA Atherosclerosis. Nature. 2000 Sep…