It takes just a few puffs of weed to get the munchies, but does this mean that medical cannabis works well for actual eating disorders? Eating disorders affect 2 to 3% of Canadians, and up...
Sleep issues can be a real torture—when you experience a lack of rest your body and, more importantly, your mind is unable to function normally. This can have devastating effects on your general well being....
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects 1 in 68 Canadian children and youth. Autism comes with social, communicative and behavioral difficulties which can be challenging for both the sufferers as well...
Lupus is an autoimmune disease which attacks healthy body tissues. It’s usually managed with corticosteroids and NSAIDs, which can all cause a number of side effects with long-term use. Hence, lupus patients often look for...
In this comprehensive guide, we are exploring the research on using cannabis for treating Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—a rare neuron disease that targets the motor neurons in the body. Because of the very rapid progression...
Although arthritis is generally thought of as a condition of the elderly, you’ll be surprised to learn that it can affect people of any age, and sometimes even children. There are many medications and ointments...
Diabetes patients are starting to look into cannabis treatment due to promising research findings which say that active compounds from cannabis have potential in lowering blood sugar levels and inflammatory markers. According to the World...
Epilepsy is a broad term for neurological disorders that are characterized by recurring episodes of seizures. The types of seizures that patients experience can vary from very short and subtle in intensity, to forceful and...
The relationship between marijuana and high blood pressure is so complex that even the experts cannot agree on whether cannabis is safe for people with hypertension. Some say that cannabis use increases the risk of...
If you are here to find out if cannabis can help treat bipolar disorder, I have to disappoint you right away. There is no scientific consensus on whether marijuana is effective in treating bipolar disorder....
