With 40 states legalizing medical marijuana and the American Medical Association seeing value in the plant as an aid, more people are using it in their medical help tool box. Medical marijuana has shown it can help with nausea, pain management, the treatment of cancer, especially during chemo, sleep, depression and more. There are over 4 million …
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Does cannabis affect your dreams?
For some of us, a regular herbal nightcap makes slipping into sleep that much easier, and centuries of anecdotal evidence affirm the usefulness of weed as a sleep aid. Ancient Chinese pharmacology combined cannabis flower with datura to create the elegantly named “sagacious sleep powder,” or shui sheng san. Western medicine is now catching up, with research into cannabis …
How to Get Weed Out of Your System
Any cannabis user has likely pondered how to get THC out of the body at some point or another. Unfortunately, the short answer is that there is no surefire way to completely “get weed out of your system” at a quicker than normal rate. Because of the way the body metabolizes THC, it stays in the …
States That Legalize Marijuana See Reduced Tobacco Use, Study Finds
While some public health experts have expressed concerns that the legalization of marijuana could fuel a rise in the use of tobacco products, a new study instead concludes that state-level cannabis reforms are mostly associated with “small, occasionally significant longer-run declines in adult tobacco use.” http://www.marijuanamoment.net/states-that-legalize-marijuana-see-reduced-tobacco-use-study-finds/
Marijuana may make sleep worse, especially for regular users, study finds
Use of weed may actually harm sleep, a December 2021 study has found. The research, published in a BMJ journal, revealed adults who use weed 20 or more days during the last month were 64% more likely to sleep less than six hours a night and 76% more likely to sleep longer than nine hours a …
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Best weed strains for sex
The singer Billy Joel once said that there’s nothing better than good sex, but even a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is better than bad sex. Cannabis consumers often feel that weed helps their sex lives, but with so many options, how can you find the best weed strains for good sex? Often anxiety, stress or depression …
Cannabis & sex: a woman’s guide
Cannabis has a long history as an aid to increase sexual pleasure. It’s used as an aphrodisiac in tantric sex rituals arose in seventh century India, while early Europeans held the belief that the plant promoted happy marriages, according to the book, Cannabis and Culture, edited by Vera Rubin. Cannabis was included in the US Pharmacopeia …
Is smoking weed bad for your lungs?
Though it may sound counterintuitive to everything we know about smoking cigarettes, inhaling cannabis can actually increase airflow to the lungs. Long-term use, on the other hand, is associated with respiratory complications. When you dive into the medical studies about how cannabis affects your lungs, however, the bottom line is less clear cut, particularly because many …
High and dry: What causes cannabis cottonmouth and how do you treat it?
One bad thing about partaking in weed is the unwelcome sensation of feeling like you’ve swallowed a bunch of cotton balls. Cottonmouth, or having a mouth and throat as dry as the Sahara Desert after consuming cannabis, is one of the odder side effects of weed. When it strikes, all bets are off—you may find yourself …
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Heavy Cannabis Users Should Alert Their Doctor Before Surgery, Anesthesiologists Warn
A new medical advisory suggests doctors ask patients about cannabis use prior to undergoing surgical procedures. Surgical patients are now advised to disclose weed-smoking habits to their doctors who warn of potential adverse effects when combined with anesthesia. http://gizmodo.com/cannabis-use-marijuana-surgery-anesthesia-study-1849966607
A dying US cancer patient used cannabis to ease pain. His hospital called the police
Hospital staff in Kansas called the police on a man dying of cancer who was using cannabis products to cope with his symptoms, in an incident that has since sparked outrage and renewed calls to rethink the state’s strict cannabis laws. http://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/dec/28/police-cannabis-citation-dying-cancer-patient-kansas
Ask a Doctor: Is marijuana as bad for me as alcohol?
We have decades of research on the health effects of drinking. But research on cannabis is still evolving and the public health consequences of its commercialized use — in new products and doses — will take years to understand. From a medical standpoint, there is no level of alcohol use that is completely safe, as …
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Study: 1 in 4 adults with chronic pain turning to cannabis
More than a quarter of U.S. adults suffering from chronic pain have turned to using cannabis to manage their discomfort, according to a new study published in JAMA Open Network. http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/3802887-study-1-in-4-adults-with-chronic-pain-turning-to-cannabis/
What Happens If You Smoke Weed Every Day for 20 or 30 Years? – The Age When You Started Changes Everything
In several places, the recreational use of marijuana by individuals 21 and older has been legalized as public opinions about the drug have softened. But it’s important to remember the health effects of frequent use. There are some long-term negative and positive effects that medical professionals and therapy experts have noted. According to Aaron Weiner, a cognitive behavioral …
Sisters of the Valley: The ‘weed nuns’ trying to heal the world through cannabis
Out near California’s Yosemite National Park, a group of nuns is growing, harvesting and producing their own line of cannabis products. Known as the Sisters of the Valley, the women are not associated with any traditional religion. Rather, they see themselves as feminist healers. But through their cannabis ventures, the collective is known to go by another name: …
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A dying US cancer patient used cannabis to ease pain. His hospital called the police
Hospital staff in Kansas called the police on a man dying of cancer who was using cannabis products to cope with his symptoms, in an incident that has since sparked outrage and renewed calls to rethink the state’s strict cannabis laws. http://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/dec/28/police-cannabis-citation-dying-cancer-patient-kansas
Best strains and terpenes for sleep
Sleep is foundational to good health, impacting our energy levels, cognition, and hormone regulation. Yet despite the obvious benefits, nearly one in three people don’t get enough sleep. Hitting the hay is often listed as a reason why people consume cannabis, but does the science support this? Research around cannabis is still a young field, and …
Pain relief from marijuana comes from a belief it helps, study finds
Some people suffering pain from cancer and other chronic diseases turn to marijuana to ease their suffering, but much of that relief may come from simply believing weed will help, a new study found. In research, the tendency to have positive expectations that a dummy pill, procedure or treatment will help is called the placebo …
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Seniors Report Using Cannabis Products to Mitigate Symptoms of Older Age
A recent study published by the Journal of the American Geriatric Society (AGS) finds that seniors are turning to cannabis to mitigate symptoms of aging. The study, titled Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults, surveyed 568 seniors aged 65 years and older, with 73% being older than 75. http://theemeraldmagazine.com/seniors-report-using-cannabis-products-to-mitigate-symptoms-of-older-age/?utm_source=sendinblue&utm_campaign=November%2030%202022&utm_medium=email
Spoil Yourself With These Seven Strains for Self-Care
Each strain of cannabis has the potential to help certain issues such as chronic pain, depression, or anxiety. Additionally, while some can be energizing, others are relaxing. Cannabis’ ability to treat a wide range of symptoms is in part due to each strain’s distinct set of compounds. A particular strain’s natural assortment of compounds, including cannabinoids, terpenes and …
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9 Best Cannabis Strains for Sleep
Choosing cannabis strains with sedative properties is all about the plant’s genetic makeup. Indica-dominant strains will be ideal for enhancing sleep, as they are renowned for their relaxing, full-body high. Sativa-dominant strains are known for their uplifting cerebral high, and may not be the best choice when looking for an evening strain. http://sensiseeds.com/en/blog/9-best-cannabis-strains-for-sleep/
An edible for hot flashes? Some women use cannabis to manage menopause.
To relieve hot flashes, sleep problems and low libido, some menopausal women are choosing to seek relief with cannabis, usually in the form of a joint or an edible, new research shows. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/10/21/cannabis-menopause-symptoms/
What are the ‘weed shakes’ and how can you prevent them?
What about the involuntary shakes and tremors you get after using weed? Anecdotal reports suggest that for some users, getting high can lead to spontaneous muscle twitching that can be funny—or downright frightening. In fact, a number of straightforward factors may help to explain this unusual phenomenon. http://cannigma.com/physiology/what-are-the-weed-shakes/
POLITICSD.C. Mayor Signs Bill Allowing Tourists To Self-Certify For Medical Marijuana While Visiting The Nation’s Capital
The mayor of Washington, D.C., Muriel Bowser, has signed a bill allowing non-residents to self-certify as medical marijuana patients while they’re visiting the nation’s capital without the need for any doctor’s recommendation—a move that supporters say could boost tourism. To self-certify, out-of-state applicants who are at least 21 years of age can apply online and pay …
Cannabis Might Improve Your Sex Life
Researchers have found that “sexual function in young people who use cannabis and alcohol more frequently was shown to be better than in those who do not use either, highlighting the need for more information aimed at the young population.” …. More specifically, cannabis users indicated more arousal, orgasms and better overall sexual function. It …
California enacts cannabis users’ right to work law
Thousands and thousands of California workers unjustly denied jobs or fired for unscientific marijuana tests received new protections recently. A new bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom has made it illegal for employers to discriminate against workers solely for off-duty weed use. The bill effectively ends pre-employment urine testing, except for federal jobs and for …
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Is it legal to fly with marijuana? Here are the laws you need to know
America’s confusing patchwork of cannabis laws sometimes makes it difficult to know what is legal and what is not – and that includes air travel. Even when you’re traveling with prescription medicinal weed in a state where it is legal. http://www.leafly.com/news/lifestyle/what-to-expect-if-you-try-to-fly-with-cannabis
Cannabis for Better Sex? Here’s What the Science Says.
Does cannabis make for better sex? Maybe so, according to The New York Times. Anecdotal evidence suggests that the right dose of cannabis can make a woman’s orgasms more satisfying and increase sex drive. This is in part because cannabis can enhance the senses and also alleviate some of the symptoms that inhibit desire. http://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/01/well/live/marijuana-sex.html
NY Doctors Can Now Recommend Medical Marijuana for Any Condition
Are you a weedhead? Or perhaps, someone who uses marijuana for an illness for which you cannot get a medical card? And, do you live in New York? We have good news for you! Your doctors can now issue medical marijuana recommendations for any condition; not just the illnesses on the state’s list of eligible …
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WHY MORE PEOPLE ARE CHOOSING CANNABIS OVER ALCOHOL
It seems that more people are turning to cannabis over alcohol. Research reveals that cannabis can have the same relaxing and uplifting effects as alcohol but without the health risks and side effects. Here are a few of the reasons why people are choosing cannabis over alcohol. http://cannabislifenetwork.com/why-people-are-choosing-cannabis-over-alcohol/
