You’ve probably heard that smoking cannabis prevents you from dreaming. Although you’d think going to bed “high” would invoke some colorful, mystical, fantasy-esque dreams, that isn’t the case. You simply close your eyes and wake up with no interlude of a dream to pass the night by. Why is that? Are the effects of cannabis […]
Chicago Marathon: Registration Through Recovery
The Chicago Marathon is just around the corner — do you have what you’ll need to recover after the big event? For context, the Chicago Marathon is a huge annual event set to take place on October 9 this year. It’s one of the six World Marathon Majors, a World Athletics Label Road Race, and the […]
How does CBD differ from CBN?
Cannabinol tinctures have been gaining popularity for their sleep-inducing effects. Just a few drops of CBN can lead to catching a whole lot of Z’s. But many patients may be unfamiliar with what CBN is, where it comes from, and what other properties it has. You may also be wondering how CBN is different from […]
Can Cannabis Help Treat or Prevent Diabetes?
Diabetes affects 37.3 million Americans, and 96 million over 18 years old have pre-diabetes. Of note, diabetes isn’t just one medical condition. Rather, there are several different types of diabetic conditions. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are arguably the most well-known. Most individuals (90%) with diabetes are diagnosed with type 2. Meanwhile, about 5-10% […]
Can Cannabis Help Lower Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure allows physicians to measure the amount of force blood exerts against the inner walls of your blood vessels. It’s regulated by your body’s homeostatic mechanisms to ensure the pressure doesn’t become too high or too low. When blood pressure becomes abnormal, it’s either too high (hypertension) or too low (hypotension). Individuals with blood […]
How Cannabis Affects Your Metabolism
Your endocannabinoid system is active regardless of your cannabis use. One of the chief functions of the ECS is to regulate energy metabolism as part of its many homeostatic functions. Although cannabis is known for giving the “munchies,” cannabis use is associated with lower body mass index (BMI). So, what’s going on here? Does cannabis […]