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 […]
Does Cannabis Help with MS?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune condition of the central nervous system that affects approximately 400,000 adults in the United States. MS is three times more common among females than males, and the condition typically begins before age 40. See, most neurons — brain/nerve cells — have one axon that extends from their bodies. Axons send out […]
CBD Pet Products For Anxiety
Although it may manifest itself in different ways, our furry-four-legged friends, too, can experience anxiety. Anxiety in cats and dogs can range from generalized anxiety and separation anxiety to social anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Not only is anxiety uncomfortable for pets, but it can also lead to some troublesome behavior around […]
CBD For Stress and Anxiety
Stress is simply part of the human condition. No matter how laidback your life may seem, everyone finds themselves bogged down and overwhelmed from time to time. Whether you’re drowning in deadlines or have a to-do list as long as your arm, it’s hard to get any meaningful work done when you’re stressed. But sometimes, […]