Month: July 2018
CBD Myth-Busting Study: High Doses of Cannabidiol Do Not Cause THC-Like Effects in Humans
Have you been hesitant to prescribe cannabidiol (CBD) because of concerns about gastric acids converting the CBD into psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)? In 2016, a study by Merrick et al. suggested that when CBD is exposed to an acidic environment, it degrades to Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol and other psychoactive cannabinoids. The following isRead
Omega-3 Consumption and Hypertension
Omega-3 intake could be the easiest line of defense for hypertension. New research published in the July edition of Hypertension shows that a high Omega-3 Index — a newly established risk measure for heart disease — is inversely related to blood pressure levels in healthy young adults. This study shedsRead
Brief Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia Cuts Costs
With as few as three cognitive therapy treatments, patients can see significant improvement in sleep and reduced medical costs. This study shows how addressing sleep disorders can reduce health-care costs and improve patient outcomes for overall wellness. This research is the first to outline how brief treatments with cognitive behavioralRead