Symptoms Dementia is the umbrella term used for a chronic persistent disorder associated with a loss of memory and cognitive abilities; symptoms associated with the various disorders become serious enough that they interfere with daily tasks. Alzheimer’s is just one such disorder, and it is the leading cause of dementia, accounting for 60% to 80% […]
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Rick Simpson is a renown cannabis cultivator and activist who has been at the
forefront of medicinal cannabis applications. His “Rick Simpson Oil” (RSO) is a full-spectrum extract that has widely recognized effects in treating an extensive range of medical problems. The following information about the use and dosage of RSO is from Rick’s website.
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Seniors are increasingly using cannabis medically. Indeed, some studies suggest that seniors may in fact be the fastest-growing demographic to use medical cannabis. As access and information become more open, many elders are increasingly choosing cannabis over pharmaceuticals. However, seniors are perhaps the most underserved group when it comes to medical cannabis. Until recently, cannabis
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CBD or Cannabidiol is one of the prominent active cannabinoids within cannabis. Unlike THC, CDB does not have a psychoactive effect, thus making it safe and comfortable for our pets. Most animal CBD products are derived from hemp which contains no THC and has shown beneficial effects on both chronic and acute ailments. CBD can
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Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid (THCA) THCA is the main constituent in raw cannabis. THCA converts to Δ9-THC when burned, vaporized, or heated at a certain temperature. THCA, CBDA, CBGA, and other acidic cannabinoids hold the most COX-1 and COX-2 inhibition, contributing to cannabis’ anti-inflammatory effects. This cannabinoid also acts as an antiproliferative and antispasmodic. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) The
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Terpenes are the fragrant oils found in all sorts of herbs, fruits, and plants – including cannabis! Terpenes give candles and perfumes their aromas, and they give various cannabis strains their unique aromas, flavours, and effects. Terpenes are found within the trichomes of cannabis; trichomes are the sticky crystals that contain and produce various cannabinoids
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Microdosing allows patients to reap the medicinal benefits to alleviate their symptoms without these unwanted effects. With cannabis, and its primary psychoactive ingredient, THC, there is an interesting relationship between dosing strength and effect. This differs from many other more traditional pharmaceutical medicines.
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Take a close look at your cannabis buds. They’re covered in a sticky dusting of crystal resin, which contains hundreds of therapeutic compounds known as cannabinoids and terpenoids. We assume you’re well acquainted with THC and CBD, but these are just two among many important players working together to produce specific effects. This interactive synergy
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This Ailment and Treatment Guide is intended to provide medicinal information about healing with cannabis and to showcase the wide array of Indigenous cannabis products that can help to heal and treat over 20 common ailments. This guide evolved from an earlier edition that was produced by Medicine Wheel’s staff of researchers and patient advisors. Table
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