In recent years, the cannabis plant has been at the forefront of significant scientific interest and research, shedding light on its complex chemistry and the potential therapeutic benefits it holds. Beyond the well-known compounds of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol), there lies a spectrum of other cannabinoids, each with unique properties and uses. Among these, […]
Category: Medical Cannabis
Side Effects of Smoking Cannabis Everyday
One of the most common complaints of marijuana users is that their hearts are racing and they feel anxious after using it. However, regular marijuana use may actually cause heart rhythm problems and even increased risk of heart attacks. A recent study in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggested that cannabis use could […]
Cannabis and the Ageing Population: The Cannabis Culture among Seniors
A new study shows that marijuana could help seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia maintain their cognitive abilities longer than patients not using cannabis. Marijuana also helps alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, pain, sleep disorders, and nausea in seniors without any major side effects. It seems like marijuana may be beneficial to […]
New Year, New Harvest. How to Pick Cannabis Seeds for 2019.
2019 is here, and this is the perfect year to start planning and preparing for your next harvest. In countries where it is now winter, you can start planning now for the right marijuana seeds you want to grow in spring. Here are 4 factors you cannot miss: 1- Finding the right strain(s) 2- Difficulty […]
Can Cannabis Help Patients with Autism?
Currently one in every 68 children has autism spectrum disorder in the United States alone. All over the world, there is approximately one percent of the world population with autism, which is equivalent to more than 700 million people. Using cannabis as a treatment for autism is not something recent. People have watched it on […]
Is Smoking Cannabis Good for Erectile Dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction or ED is a condition that affects millions of males with the inability to have and maintain an erection. It is a common condition that can lead to a variety of problems, including relationship issues and stress. It is known that smoking cigarettes is one of the causes of ED, but as marijuana […]
Cannabis and Epilepsy
Medical cannabis has become a popular alternative for treating different ailments. Some use it for depression and anxiety, while others for managing pain. However, unlike other chronic conditions where over-the-counter medication can be used, epilepsy requires various chemicals that are mostly unavailable at local stores. For many epileptic sufferers, they turn to cannabis, mainly because […]
Ten Famous Sportsmen That Smoke Cannabis
A sportsperson who is also a cannabis advocate can face a lot of challenges because support for marijuana can lead to reduced sponsorships and breaching contract values. While other athletes started opening up about their weed use at the end of their sports careers, some got busted. Here are ten people that are renowned in […]
Does Marijuana Ease Menopause Symptoms?
Menopause is an unavoidable phenomenon for every woman. It can bring a lot of suffering for those who are going through the phase where irritability and heat flashes are just some of the most common symptoms. Even though menopause cannot be evaded or prevented, the symptoms can be alleviated – at least according to some […]
Cannabis in Australia
Cannabis is the most widely used drug that is considered illicit and prohibited in Australia. It is estimated that around 750,000 Aussies consume marijuana on a weekly basis while 300,000 citizens smoke weed every day. Australia ranks as one of the highest in the world for marijuana usage frequency. Recreational marijuana is still widely restricted […]
