Category Archives: Health

Treating Anxiety & Stress with Cannabis

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Did you know that anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults in the United States, ages 18 and older. That’s 18 percent of the population every year. And that is just normally, without the trauma that a global pandemic brings. If you’ve been experiencing increasing stress and anxiety due to COVID-19, you are not alone. This is […]

Does Cannabis Interact with Prescription Medications?

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As more and more people turn to cannabis to heal their ailments, a common concern is whether someone should consume cannabis if they are on other prescription medications. It’s an important question – as it’s always important to know how different medications interact with each other – no matter what type of medicine you are […]

Cannabis & Sports – The Benefits of Consumption

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As more professional athletes use cannabis for fitness and recovery, that age old “lazy stoner” stereotype gets left in the dust. We know the power of cannabis and how it can help many people improve sleep, address inflammation, manage pain and help with anxiety, but many athletes are using the plant to improve their athleticism […]

More Seniors Embracing Medical Cannabis

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Cannabis is quickly becoming known for its natural health benefits amongst senior citizens. A study conducted by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health revealed that an increasing number of older Americans are using cannabis for a variety of health benefits. About nine percent of U.S. adults between the ages 50 and 64 used […]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A Look at Cancer and Cannabis

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In October, we wear pink, in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness month. And while breast cancer continues to be the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women – aside from skin cancer – cannabis is emerging as a way to help with the often debilitating side effects of chemotherapy and overall discomfort caused by […]

Relieve Arthritis Pain Naturally With CBD

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  More than 50 million Americans suffer from arthritis, making it the number one cause of disability in the country. This growing number is not slowing down and it’s one of the most common causes of chronic pain among adults. By 2040, an estimated 78 million (26 percent) of adults in the United States over […]

Cannabis Relieves Chronic Pain. Opioid Epidemic?

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Cannabis Relieves Chronic Pain. Can it Relieve the Opioid Epidemic?   If you’re living with chronic pain, you know how debilitating it can be. Western medicine has yet to provide effective treatment options, leading millions to find relief through opioid painkillers. And opioids are killing 115 Americans every day according to the NIH’s National Institute […]

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