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
06/17/2019
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
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
05/17/2019
Discussions of the health benefits of cannabinoids like cannabidiol (CBD) most often center on chronic conditions, including chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease. But they can also be used to relieve everyday ailments like toothaches. Answers to these common Read More
05/04/2019
See the full infographic For relief from symptoms that prescription medication and other therapies can’t control, some form of medical marijuana is an option in 35 states. To obtain it, you’ll need to be diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition. Here are 10 ailments treatab Read More
04/30/2019
Cannabidiol (CBD) is an extract from the flowers and buds of the marijuana or hemp plant, which is typically diluted in a carrier oil like coconut or hemp seed oil. Depending on your state, you can find CBD in the form of an oil, extract, vaporized liquid, or oil-based capsule, as well as Read More
04/23/2019
People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often do not get enough relief from current treatments, leading many to turn to alternative therapies including medical marijuana. An estimated 15 to 20 percent of IBD patients in the U.S. and Canada currently use marijuana (known medically as c Read More
04/22/2019
The most common type of chronic pain is musculoskeletal pain, especially in the joints and back. And the most common cause of joint pain is arthritis, which affects more than 50 million adults in the U.S. It limits physical activity and is a leading cause of disability. The most common sit Read More
04/21/2019
Good news for the increasing number of people who have wondered whether marijuana can help with women’s health issues: A Harvard professor is conducting the first-ever study to determine whether cannabidiol (CBD, a compound extracted from cannabis plants) can provide relief from menstrua Read More
