06/25/2019
Nearly everyone (96%) experiences a headache at some point in life. Repeated headaches are considered a disorder. By far the most common type is tension headaches, which affect by 40% of the U.S. population each year, according to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Associatio ... Read More
06/23/2019
Cannabidiol (CBD), a key component of the marijuana or hemp plant, is becoming a mainstream treatment for almost everything. But what can CBD really do for you? This decade-by-decade guide to improving your health with CBD highlights the latest medical research. See full infographic her ... Read More
06/21/2019
How does one go about getting a licence for medical marijuana? Is it best to go through your own doctor, or start fresh with a specialized cannabis physician? Dr. Koffler: Most people do not go through their own medical doctor for a marijuana recommendation, and the reasons for that co ... Read More
06/19/2019
Back in the 1950s, writer Alice B. Toklas created a little bit of notoriety when she published a cookbook with a recipe for marijuana brownies. In the 1968 film, I Love You Alice B. Toklas, a hippie and her hash brownies seduce a strait-laced man played by Peter Sellers. These days, ed ... Read More
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
