Notes from the Field: Mom as Cannabis Patient By Sharon Letts
“I’ve seen many canna-babies on my watch – and those little beauties thrive!”
“I’ve seen many canna-babies on my watch – and those little beauties thrive!”
Taking pride in their work they strive to produce a consistent, strong, clean medicine for patients.
Cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. The prohibition of cannabis in the middle of the 20th century has arrested cannabis research. In recent years there is a growing debate about the use of cannabis for medical purposes. The term ‘medical cannabis’ refers to physician-recommended use of the cannabis plant and its components, called cannabinoids, to treat disease or improve symptoms. In conclusion, the evidence from current research supports the use of medical cannabis in the treatment of chronic pain in adults. Careful follow-up and monitoring of patients using cannabis/cannabinoids are mandatory.
When a ‘drug’ is as effective as this, it’s hard to understand why it’s not treated with greater respect and consideration.
Nausea and vomiting (emesis) are important elements in defensive or protective responses that animals use to avoid ingestion or digestion of potentially harmful substances. However, these neurally-mediated responses are at times manifested as symptoms of disease and they are frequently observed as side-effects of a variety of medications, notably those used to treat cancer. Here we review recent progress in understanding the regulation of nausea and vomiting by cannabinoids and the endocannabinoid system, and we discuss the potential to utilize the endocannabinoid system in the treatment of these frequently debilitating conditions.
When anxiety is not helping us survive, but rather keeping us from thriving
Herbal cannabis has been used for thousands of years for medical purposes. With elucidation of the chemical structures of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) and with discovery of the human endocannabinoid system, the medical usefulness of cannabinoids has been more intensively explored. While more randomized clinical trials are needed for some medical conditions, other medical disorders, like chronic cancer and neuropathic pain and certain symptoms of multiple sclerosis, have substantial evidence supporting cannabinoid efficacy.
Against all odds a rag tag of ‘unprofessional’ politicians, led by a former psy-trance DJ captured the imagination of the country’s disaffected electorate
The pharmacological importance of cannabidiol (CBD) has been in study for several years. CBD is the major nonpsychoactive constituent of plant Cannabis sativa and its administration is associated with reduced side effects. Currently, CBD is undergoing a lot of research which suggests that it has no addictive effects, good safety profile and has exhibited powerful therapeutic potential in several vital areas.
Music and gaming have long had a close relationship, and nothing makes a game more satisfying than a solid soundtrack. Many games have made their name on the quality of the music which is utilised to amplify the gaming experience, and when it’s done right the audio track can have a massive impact on the success of the game overall.