Parkinson’s Disease is a degenerative neurological disorder caused by a progressive loss of dopamine cells in the brain. Patients living with Parkinson’s experience tremors, impaired movement and pain, in addition to increased symptoms of dementia, mood disturbances and sleep disorders. For many, medical cannabis has been found to provide relief, leading to increased interest in the… Read More
Cannabis and Multiple Sclerosis: Relieving Symptoms
Patients living with multiple sclerosis and other movement disorders often experience painful symptoms and inconvenient physical limitations that disrupt their daily lives. For many, medical cannabis has been found to provide unique benefits that reduce discomfort and improve quality of life. Why Cannabis? Movement disorders such as multiple sclerosis result from a neurodegenerative process that… Read More
Cannabis and Sleep Disorders: Getting the Rest You Need
Trouble sleeping is a discomfort many are familiar with. For most, it is an occasional inconvenience triggered by an event or circumstance soon to pass. For insomnia patients, however, difficulty sleeping is a crippling challenge that defies explanation, resists treatment, and complicates daily life. Fortunately, many patients suffering from insomnia and other sleep disorders are… Read More
Cannabis and Chronic Pain: Finding Relief
For patients living with chronic pain, the search for answers is often elusive. When one’s ability to work, to travel, or just to relax is disrupted by constant discomfort, it can become difficult to find hope that better days lay ahead. Fortunately, for many, medical cannabis has helped provide comfort and relief when they needed… Read More
Cannabis and Anxiety: Finding Answers
Anxiety disorders can be difficult to treat effectively, and for many patients, medical marijuana has provided a helpful solution. Still, the relationship between cannabis and anxiety can be complex. Finding the right product and dosage can achieve much needed symptom relief, while the wrong strain at the wrong time can make matters worse. We’ve helped… Read More
NFL Players Seek Medical Marijuana for Pain Relief
Interest in medical marijuana as an alternative treatment for chronic pain has grown considerably in recent years. It should come as no surprise that athletes, who are no strangers to serious injuries and severe pain, would be joining the conversation about what medical marijuana has to offer. Kyle Turley hurt plenty during his eight NFL… Read More
Cannabis and the Brain: Myth vs. Fact
A common misconception you may hear from critics of medical cannabis is that its use injures the brain. The notion that “marijuana kills brain cells” is a decades-old myth that still persists among some who haven’t had a chance to study the subject scientifically. The fascinating truth, ironically enough, is that cannabis can actually protect… Read More
Medical Cannabis Use for Neuropathic Pain: A 3 part series
The legalization of marijuana (cannabis) for medical use in 25 states and the District of Columbia (as of the writing of this article) has fueled a growing acceptance of marijuana as a treatment option for a number of conditions. Despite criticism of the programs (whether for prescribed medical conditions or recreational), there is real science behind the use… Read More