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Pain and cannabinoids: Learn how CBD can help
Pain is something we've all felt, but did you know there are several types of pain? It doesn't just happen if we get hurt, and it's not always easy to relieve. The cannabinoids in cannabis or hemp help regulate the nervous system and can relieve pain - read on to learn more!
Cannabis can help fight chronic anxiety!
It is normal to feel anxiety and stress. What is not normal is for anxiety to be chronic or long lasting or for stress to be excessive. Among the beneficial properties of cannabis are mood regulation and more... read on...
Cannabis to treat anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder
As physicians, it is of utmost importance to know the proper management of stress and anxiety, as well as the neuropsychiatric disorders that result from them. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic situation has resulted in anxiety and stress disorders in the world's population. Cannabis is an excellent option to mitigate and treat these conditions, learn how in this article.
Cannabis could be used to combat COVID-19
Recently a series of news were published claiming that cannabis may be the cure against COVID-19, or that it could even serve to "close" the pathways of entry of the virus into our body. In this blog we share with you the scientific advances so far.
What to do if you have consumed too much cannabis
Cannabis can be difficult to dose. Smoking or vaporizing too much cannabis, or ingesting "edibles" - such as the famous marijuana brownies or cookies - can lead to excessive psychoactive effects and unwanted symptoms. What can you do if this happens?
Infographic: Effects of cannabis
Remember that the effects of cannabis are different in each organism, as they depend on factors such as age, weight, sex, state of health, routes of administration and frequency of use.
Cannabis may help treat cancer
Anemia, constipation, pain, vomiting, diarrhea and sleeping problems are some of the side effects of cancer treatments.
Hemp, cannabis and its multiple uses
Hemp is a natural resource, inexpensive, resistant and less polluting, with higher yields and recyclable. It is a plant that is easy to plant and replaces aggressive extractive processes.
Infographic: How long does cannabis stay in your system?
As we have discussed in some of our blogs, the permanence of cannabis components in the body depends on several factors, such as the amount of body fat, mode and frequency of use, amount of cannabis used and sensitivity to detection tests.
Why is cannabis regulation necessary?
The cannabis sector is in a period of consolidation and strengthening. In view of this, it is essential to change the paradigm regarding the consumption and -multiple- uses of the plant.
Infographic: How does cannabis help with depression and anxiety?
It is true: Depression and inflammation are neither synonymous nor -obligatorily- cross-factors. Nevertheless, a significant percentage of patients suffering from depression and inflammation stand out.
The science between cannabis and sex
With the recent cannabis "craze" you've probably come across someone talking about how to experience sex with marijuana, or if cannabis can help us enjoy our sexuality more, alone or in company. If you want to know more about it, read on, here's how!
Using cannabis in pets, good or bad idea?
Evidence suggests that using cannabis in pets without proper advice from a veterinarian frequently causes intoxication, although it is rarely fatal.
The potential economic benefits of legalizing cannabis
There are a thousand and one reasons to legalize cannabis, but today we will focus on one of the less publicized ones: the potential benefits it will bring to the economy.