Endometriosis is a chronic health condition that causes the inner lining of the uterus to grow outside of the uterus. The primary manifestations of endometriosis include chronic pelvic pain and infertility. The condition is also known to cause extreme pain during menstruation and bowel movements. Over the years, various cannabis-infused menstrual products have popped up […]
THC For Nausea Relief
Twisting, turning, gurgling, and bubbling that leaves you light headed — a.k.a. nausea — is uncomfortable and unnerving. Digestive distress, medication side effects, viruses, bacteria, migraines, motion sickness, and chronic health conditions are a few of the many reasons someone may feel nauseous. While it doesn’t always lead to vomiting, chronic nausea can still lead to […]
CBD Pet Products for Osteoarthritis
As our furry, four-legged friends age they become more susceptible to aches and pains caused by chronic health conditions like osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that primarily affects the joints. Specifically, osteoarthritis is characterized by the loss and dysfunction of the cartilage in your joints. This condition can affect humans, dogs, and cats alike. […]
Cannabis & Caregivers: How to Help Your Patients and Loved Ones
A caregiver is an individual certified by the state to purchase and deliver cannabis to patients. In some cases, a caregiver may be a parent or a loved one authorized to buy cannabis products for an individual who can’t physically go to a dispensary or legally can’t purchase cannabis alone because they’re under age. In […]
Do Cannabis Products Suppress Your Immune System?
The immune system is your body’s natural defense against the everyday threats of the outside world. It is composed of lymph nodes, vessels, phagocytes, natural killer cells, antigens, and lymphocytes that work tirelessly to keep you safe and healthy. Your body has two kinds of defenses — innate (nonspecific) defenses, which are present at birth, and […]
CB2 Receptors & the Immune System
While CB1 receptors are primarily located in the central nervous system, CB2 receptors are located in your peripheral organs. In light of recent research, studies are now further investigating the critical role of CB2 receptors in the immune system. Both endocannabinoids and phytocannabinoids influence your immune functioning. Endocannabinoids are those produced endogenously; i.e., they’re cannabinoids […]