Obese or overweight people have large amounts of body fat which can result in health problems such as diabetes, cancer and high blood pressure. They are also more prone to develop insulin resistance, which is a precursor to diabetes. How does marijuana use help to control obesity? Although marijuana use is commonly associated with increased […]

When it comes to health, “cannabis” is the new buzzword. Though this all-natural plant has been around for thousands of years, it’s certainly experienced its fair share of ups and downs. Cannabis was widely popular among American physicians in the 1800s. Even Big Pharma utilized the plant medicinally; but once drugs like aspirin and morphine […]

Cannabidiol is a non-psychoactive compound of the marijuana plant. CBD, as it is commonly known, does not produce a high and studies have been undertaken proving the potential therapeutic value of cannabis for pain relief related to cancer, for epileptic seizures and other medical conditions in humans. Administering cannabis to sick animals has done wonders […]

CBD oil, which is increasingly being used to treat a variety of medical conditions, is a form of cannabis oil derived from marijuana or industrial hemp that contains significant amounts of cannabidiol, a molecule found in cannabis. Cannabinoids have a natural way of interacting with our bodies through receptors called endocannabinoids, which are present in […]

Alzheimers is a progressive disease that results in memory loss, thinking ability and behavior. Dementia symptoms worsen over time. Usually sufferers live for an average of 8 years after their symptoms become noticeable to others. Does marijuana really inhibit progression of the disease? An increasing population of elderly people means that Alzheimer’s disease is expected […]

Millions of people in America alone suffer from rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Cannabis has been shown to ease the pain of these painful conditions and has, in fact, been used for thousands of years by Chinese and Indian folk to treat rheumatism and for pain-relief. Common symptoms for arthritis are joint and musculoskeletal pain. The […]

  Metabolic syndrome is referred to as a condition where different factors contribute to a higher risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The American Journal of Medicine has recently concluded that “Marijuana use is associated with lower odds of metabolic syndrome across merging and middle-aged US Adults”. Metabolic syndrome is a grouping of […]

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) response to the 2014 Ebola outbreak fell short on many fronts. The response has been so lacking that people are now seeking alternatives to conventional medicine to protect themselves. The UK ought to have taken warnings about Ebola more seriously before a formal emergency was declared, a group of MPs said in […]

Gum disease is a silent but deadly killer that affects nearly 50 percent of adults age 30 and over. If left untreated, it can result in heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes, as well as impacts to the mouth including gums that slowly begin to pull away from the teeth, causing them to sometimes fall out. […]

Scientific studies have proven that the use of marijuana can benefit those of us suffering with certain health conditions. Anecdotal evidence also abounds that marijuana has been useful in treating multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, insomnia, pain, anxiety, cancer, antibiotic-resistant infections, Tourettes syndrome and more. In fact, there is overwhelming evidence for the healing properties of cannabis. […]

World Cancer Day is rapidly approaching as more and more scientists seek natural alternatives that can fight cancer, without damaging healthy cells. One alternative that has received considerable attention in the last year is medicinal cannabis. It’s been known for years that marijuana can help ease the symptoms of the disease, but there is a […]

Humans have been using medical cannabis to treat a vast array of ailments for thousands of years. Physicians in the U.S. have used it as far back as the 1800s during which they were allowed to operate independently, free from government regulation. At that time, cannabis was one of their most commonly used medicines. By […]

There are a host of benefits to be reaped from medicinal cannabis. However, like any manufactured drug, cannabis has its pros and cons, which should be weighed against each other relative to the context of a person’s situation. Among these is the fact that marijuana can reverse cognitive decline… as long as it’s not laced […]

Marijuana is known to have mind-altering affects, including the ability to alleviate migraines. According to a recent study published in the journal Pharmacotherapy, people who suffer from migraine headaches had a significant decline in their frequency when using medical marijuana. A research team from the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University […]

Consumers find themselves drowning in a monsoon of information about the health benefits of natural vitamins. But not all vitamins are created equal. Some vitamins work better together than others, and some vitamins, if consumed with pharmaceutical drugs, can lead to ill side‑effects. In an effort to steer through the murky waters, Alan R. Gaby […]