Cannabis/Cannabinoids
Data Links Cannabis Use to Decreased Dementia Risk
Subjective cognitive decline (SCD), “the self-reported experience of worsening or more frequent confusion or memory loss,” affects about 11% of adults over 45 years of age. Because it involves a personal perception of mental decline before the appearance of objective cognitive issues, it is often the earliest noticeable symptom ofRead
Cannabis and Women’s Health: Across the Lifespan
Women have historically used cannabis for menstrual pain, labor pain, hyperemesis gravidarum, appetite, urinary problems, uterine prolapse, postpartum hemorrhage, mastitis, migraine, nervous excitability and menopausal symptoms. While there is a lack of formal, contemporary research into effects of cannabis on women’s health (both pre-clinically and clinically) women have been theRead
Using CBD in a Clinical Practice
In this episode, Chris Meletis, ND, will focus primarily on the clinical use of CBD based on his own experience and the growing body of supporting research. Chris will share his favorite uses and the most effective applications of CBD and terpenes.
Hemp-Oil Derived CBD Lifts Mood and Controls Addictions
The statements mentioned in this content have not been evaluated by the FDA, and are not intended to prevent, diagnosis, or treat any disease. Always work with your personal healthcare provider. Depression is an all-too-common psychiatric disorder. An estimated 20% of people suffer from depression.1 Regularly feeling sad, empty, orRead
CBD’s Role in A Healthy Pain Response
The statements mentioned in this content have not been evaluated by the FDA, and are not intended to prevent, diagnosis, or treat any disease. Always work with your personal healthcare provider. One of the most common reasons patients seek medical care is due to pain. I know this from personalRead
CBD and CBG Show Promise for More than Pain
Bone fractures may not seem like a public health issue, but they affect an estimated 178 million people worldwide each year. Most fracture victims are treated for the pain with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which isn’t optimal, as these drugs reduce inflammation, which is an important part of the healingRead
Novel Formulation Improves CBD Bioavailability
While science continues to explore the health benefits of cannabidiol (CBD), oral bioavailability has been a constant issue due to CBD’s lipophilicity and extensive first-pass metabolism. To mitigate this issue, various carrier oils—including MCT oil, sesame oil, and olive oil—have been mixed with CBD in formulations designed to improve bioavailability,Read
What Is The Endocannabinoid System and Why Should You Care About It?
Chapter 1 from 2018 Edition: The statements mentioned in this content have not been evaluated by the FDA, and are not intended to prevent, diagnosis, or treat any disease. Always work with your personal healthcare provider. To keep your mind healthy, your joints strong, your mood calm, and your digestiveRead
CBD’s Mechanisms in the Body: How This Amazing Cannabinoid Keeps You Healthy
Chapter 2: Cannabidiol (CBD) from hemp oil has taken center stage recently as a way to address many areas of health including supporting a healthy pain response in the joints and other areas of the body, dealing with occasional sleep problems and everyday stress, and supporting a healthy attention span,Read
CBD and Its Role in Calming Stress
Fear, stress, and anxiety are normal responses triggered when the body perceives threats to survival. However, in modern times, we encounter situations such as deadlines at work, unemployment, financial challenges, caring for our elderly relatives, and many other situations that cause our body to get stuck in stress mode. ThisRead