06/17/2019
You knew migraines were common, but did you know they’re the third most common disease worldwide, affecting more people than diabetes, epilepsy, and asthma combined? In the United States, 12% of the population gets these headaches, according to the National Headache Foundation. Of those, ... Read More
06/17/2019
As marijuana is legalized in more and more states for medical and recreational use, a very important question has arisen. Can marijuana be used to help combat opiate addiction? The opioid epidemic is a devastating issue that claimed more lives since 2017 than the entire Vietnam war. It is ... Read More
06/17/2019
Altitude sickness is a combination of negative symptoms that occur due to exposure to limited oxygen at a very high altitude. The low atmospheric pressure at an elevation of 5,000 ft and above causes various symptoms, including: Headaches that don’t subside after taking medication ... Read More
06/17/2019
Seniors are the fastest growing demographic for medical cannabis, according to a recent University of Colorado study. But the trend isn’t as unusual as it might sound. Many people in this age group deal with issues such as joint inflammation, chronic pain, insomnia, muscle spasms, decrea ... Read More
06/17/2019
Runners, like many other athletes, frequently push themselves to their limits just to get that endorphin boost. While there are many physical and mental benefits of running, the intensity of it can strain various muscle groups over time. Whether you're a recreational runner or if you're tr ... Read More
06/16/2019
Today, more than 50 million Americans cope with one of 80 sleep disorders. Insomnia is the most common, followed by sleep apnea, which affects approximately 25 million Americans. But then there’s common issues like jet lag and too much “screen time” that can also interfere with sleep ... Read More
06/15/2019
Storing medical marijuana properly can help ensure that it works as well as it should and is safely kept away from kids and pets. Here’s how to take the best care of your medical marijuana whether you’re at home or on the go. See the full infographic here. At Home Keep all mar ... Read More
06/14/2019
With a change of daily routine and the possibility of crowded airports and roadways, flight delays and driving in unfamiliar territory, traveling can be stressful for anyone. But if you’re venturing out with a qualifying condition that can be aided by medical marijuana, such as multiple ... Read More
06/04/2019
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was first observed in World War I combat veterans. Doctors dubbed it “shell shock,” based on the belief that only men who’d been exposed to exploding shells, or bombs, were affected. Now we know anyone exposed to a distressing or traumatic even ... Read More
05/21/2019
Research has shown that marijuana can provide relief from a wide variety of medical conditions. But there’s still plenty to be learned about this plant and its effects on humans. While most research has focused on the therapeutic effects of cannabis, one of the big questions yet to be fu ... Read More
