Articles in Health category
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A Drop at a Time: How Cannabis Oil Is Changing Lives of Cancer Patients in the UK
Anna Wilcox - Published on April 17, 2014Read moreA British filmmaker follows the lives of six terminal cancer patients who are taking illegal cannabis oil in their last attempt to get well.
How Effective Is CBD on Its Own?
Anna Wilcox - Published on April 3, 2014Read moreA recent Cannabis Network Radio podcast raised some interesting questions about the way we think of CBD and proposed exploring cannabis from a “whole plant” medicine perspective.
Cannabis and Schizophrenia: The Current Debates
Anna Wilcox - Published on December 27, 2013Read moreResearchers are losing their heads over the cannabis and schizophrenia debate. Since anti-marijuana campaigns began in the 1930s, cannabis use has been associated with psychotic behavior.
A Dietitian’s Perspective on Cannabis
Jessica Aragona - Published on December 26, 2013Read moreAs a dietitian, when I look at the cannabis plant, I first see its nutritional value as a vegetable, loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Treating Lupus With Cannabis
Bailey Rahn - Published on December 16, 2013Read moreRelief of pain and inflammation are two commonly recognized therapeutic properties of cannabis, so its ability to treat lupus effectively is not surprising.
3 Facts About Cannabis, Obesity, and Diabetes
Anna Wilcox - Published on December 12, 2013Read moreNew studies are finding that cannabis may be key to controlling diabetes. Multiple studies have found a correlation between cannabis, weight control, and potential diabetes treatments.
Three Things Everyone Should Know About Cannabis and Exercise
Anna Wilcox - Published on October 23, 2013Read moreForget that “lazy stoner” stereotype — cannabis and exercise have more in common than you think.
Can Cannabis Help Asthma Patients?
Rachel Chambers - Published on October 7, 2013Read moreCan medical marijuana help patients dealing with asthma symptoms? Signs point to yes.
How to Talk to Your Doctor or Health Care Provider About Cannabis
Anna Wilcox - Published on August 8, 2013Read moreHere’s a list of questions you can ask your healthcare provider to determine if medical cannabis is an option for you and, if so, what your next steps should be.