Category: Cannabis Cures

Lack of Appetite (See Anorexia Nervosa) One common side effect of taking cannabis is a powerful urge to eat, sometimes known as the “munchies.” Dr. Kunos, scientific director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism at the National Institutes of Health in the United States, carried out studies into the brain’s natural endocannabinoids…

Huntington’s disease the effects of cannabis have not been proven Disappointingly, a study by the University of Arizona found no improvement in Huntington’s disease sufferers during a clinical trial that used only cannabidiol, not THC or the full profile of cannabinoids.However, research led by Dr. Javier Fernandez-Ruiz published in the Journal of Neuroscience Research studied…

HIV. Using medical cannabis has a positive influence on the body’s immune system Many people with HIV/AIDS use medical cannabis to combat wasting and other symptoms (See Anorexia Nervosa) and there are indications that cannabis use and a dietary supplement of hemp seeds have a positive influence on the body’s immune system. Medical cannabis use…

Cannabis helping people with hepatitis C Hepatitis C kills over 15,000 people in the U.S. every year, and whilst there is no vaccine currently available, there is new hope in nanoparticle technology. More tests need to be carried out and the current treatment for hepatitis C still involves interferon medication. Its side effects can induce…

How cannabis affects Fibromyalgia (FM or FMS) People with fibromyalgia typically experience pain in their joints and muscles and may also suffer from frequent headaches and fatigue. This medical disorder is characterized by chronic widespread pain and allodynia, which is a heightened and painful response to skin contact or touch. Even light pressure is agonizing…

Cannabis aids in the expansion of the bronchial and bronchioles. Studies have shown that the levels of THC, the main psychoactive compound in pot, rose dramatically in the U.S. from 1995 to 2017Sufferers exhibit a gradual deterioration of the lungs caused by pollution and tobacco smoking. The lung air sacs become distended and rupture. Symptoms include…

Сannabis helps lower blood sugar Diabetes refers to a group of metabolic diseases in which a person suffers from high blood sugar, either because the body does not produce enough insulin or because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced. This produces symptoms including polyuria (frequent urination), polydipsia (increased thirst), and polyphagia…

Cannabis and its help with depression There have been some controversial yet widely publicized studies linking depression to the chronic use of cannabis. However, a peer-reviewed and well-documented study that reviewed thousands of chronic, heavy cannabis users found normal rates of depression, once other factors such as alcohol use, gender, and illness were accounted for.…

High levels of DB block cancer cells Referred to medically as a malignant neoplasm, cancer is a broad group of various diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. High concentrations of CBD found in cannabis oil have been shown to block the activity of a gene called Id-1, which is believed to be responsible for the…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and relief with cannabis ADHD is one of the most common psychiatric disorders of childhood and is characterized by persistent impairments in attention and concentration with the associated symptoms of impulsivity and hyperactivity.Over 6.4 million children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with ADHD, and two-thirds of those are currently…