Symptoms Glaucoma is a condition of the eye that is associated with increased pressure within the eye which causes damage to the optic nerve. Increasing evidence suggests glaucoma is connected to neurodegenerative disease. This leads to: loss of vision, appearance of rainbow colours, circles around bright lights, eye pain, headaches, nausea and vomiting. Benefits Various […]
Symptoms Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes muscle pain and fatigue. It is often found coexisting with other chronic pain conditions. Symptoms include: numbness or tingling in hands and feet, drowsiness/fatigue, widespread pain, moodiness, headaches, cognitive and memory difficulties. Benefits Cannabis strains containing both THC and CBD are known to be the best pain relievers.
Symptoms Epilepsy is a neurological disorder categorized by unpredictable seizures of a wide range of types and levels of control varying between people. Along with seizures, one might experience many other symptoms such as: convulsions, confusion and memory loss, fainting or blackouts, loss of bowel/bladder control, body stiffness and unresponsiveness, fearfulness or anger, sudden bouts
Diabetes is a condition where the body cannot process food properly for energy and blood sugar is unregulated. There are two types of diabetes. In Type 1 diabetes the body’s immune system attacks insulin producing cells in the pancreas, thus leading to lower levels of insulin. Type 2 diabetes is known as insulin resistance. The body doesn’t produce enough insulin or does not properly use the insulin and blood sugar levels build up.
Depressive disorder is a common and very serious, complex illness. Depression is estimated to affect one in fifteen adults in any given year. Depression negatively affects how people think and act. Those with depression can experience: feelings of sadness, worthlessness, or guilt; loss of interest in activities; changes in appetite; trouble sleeping; suicidal thoughts; difficulty thinking, concentrating, or making decisions.
Symptoms Colitis is an inflammatory disease that occurs within the inner lining of the colon. Crohn’s is similar to Colitis but can appear anywhere within the digestive tract and often affects all layers of the bowel walls. Those suffering from Crohn’s or Colitis may experience: abdominal cramping and pain, weight and appetite loss, fever, fatigue,
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is an umbrella term for progressive lung disease characterized by: breathlessness, wheezing, chest tightness, excess mucus, chronic cough.
Cancer is the second most common cause of death in Canada. It is a disease in which certain cells of the body divide uncontrollably. This uncontrollable division of cells leads to lumps or cell masses known as tumors. Cancer can start in any part of the body. Malignant tumors can invade neighboring tissues. Cancer is caused by a genetic error within the cells which then leads to the uncontrollable divisions; this genetic change can either be inherited or can occur due to certain environmental causes such as chemicals or radiation.
Arthritis refers to joint pain/inflammation or joint disease of which there are many different types.
Stress and anxiety are feelings of apprehension that most of us experience at some point in our lives; however, when not coped with properly, these feelings can have debilitating effects on our daily lives. Anxiety is a reaction that occurs when stress is anticipated; it is a general state of fear, worry, or unease. Stress and anxiety can bring about symptoms such as: insomnia, headaches, low energy, gastrointestinal and digestive problems, chest pain or trouble breathing, frequent illnesses, muscle tension, irritability.
