Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Numerous studies suggest that CBD may offer various positive effects on the body, making it a favored choice for those seeking natural remedies. Explore some of the key health benefits associated with CBD, As the interest in...
CBD Supplementation Improves Perceived Sleep Quality and Immune Function in Healthy Adults
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers saw an overall improvement in sleep evaluation scores [LSEQ scores] in the CBD group after eight weeks (P= 0.04). The cannabis plant contains 140 cannabinoids that has been used medicinally since ancient times1....
CBD Supports Pain Relief in Participants Suffering from Dental Pain
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. At 180min, both CBD groups had a maximum pain reduction of 73% from baseline. Considering the recent opioid crisis, health care providers need alternative pain-relieving medicine. Particularly, in patients with severe...
Possible Therapeutic Effects of Cannabidiol on Memory and Cognitive Function
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Compared to delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) inhaled alone or in combination with cannabidiol (CBD), inhaled CBD demonstrated a reduction in psychotic-like symptoms in light users of cannabis. In the current study10,...
Cannabidiol Prevents Pain and Nerve Damage in a Rat Model of Osteoarthritis
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. CBD significantly blocked transient osteoarthritis pain, while prophylactic CBD treatment significantly prevented the later development of pain and nerve damage in the OA joints of a rat model. Although osteoarthritis (OA)...
Cannabis may Ease Pain from Fibromyalgia, Study Says – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. A recent study demonstrated that cannabis can have a significant benefit in reducing the pain and improving the quality of life in people with fibromyalgia. As of January 1, 2020, cannabis will be legal in Illinois. Although...
Cannabidiol Not Associated with Interference of Normal Sleep-Wake Cycles
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results demonstrate that an anxiety-reducing dose of cannabidiol does not appear to interfere with the sleep cycle of healthy volunteers. Cannabidiol (CBD) is an active ingredient in cannabis derived from the hemp...
Exposure to Cannabis during Pregnancy Associated with Risk to Unborn Child
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. △9–tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC), the main psychoactive component in cannabis, significantly impacts placental and fetal development when used during pregnancy. The use of cannabis in the United States has increased 6 to 22% among pregnant...
Cannabidiol Reduces Cue-Induced Craving and Anxiety in Heroin Use Disorder
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Three consecutive days of oral cannabidiol (CBD) solution significantly reduced cravings and anxiety induced by drug cues in people with heroin use disorder who were abstinent from the drug. The availability of prescription opioids and...
Medical Marijuana for Migraines
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Migraine frequency was significantly decreased with the use of medical marijuana. Cannabis is made up of more than 400 compounds of which more than 60 are cannabinoids (CBs). The most psychoactive is Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)....
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