11/04/2023
Cannabis edibles don’t make you lose weight, but there’s evidence that marijuana can indirectly help with weight loss. In fact, one study suggests that marijuana legalization triggers a 2-6% reduction in the affected population’s obesity rates. Keep reading to learn more about ho Read More
08/23/2023
Diabetes is a disease that causes abnormal levels of blood sugar. Insulin, which is the hormone responsible for successfully converting glucose to energy, is abnormal in patients with this condition. In individuals with type 2 diabetes, the cells in one's body do not respond to insulin ade Read More
08/22/2023
Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by recurring high blood glucose. It is among the most debilitating and frustrating diabetes complications due to the discomfort, pain and disability it causes. Even worse, many of the available treatments aren't systematically successful. Howeve Read More
05/17/2019
Marijuana edibles have a reputation for sweetness. When someone mentions edibles, most people immediately think of “pot brownies.” Dispensaries that sell infused food often have shelves of brightly colored desserts to enjoy. Medicated sweets can make treatment fun, and some of them inc Read More
05/17/2019
Marijuana consists of many different compounds that work together to relieve symptoms. You can isolate these compounds, known as cannabinoids, to experience one specific component’s effects. One compound commonly used by medical marijuana patients is cannabidiol (CBD). Learn why patients Read More
04/24/2018
When you have diabetes, your body doesn’t process sugar the way it should. Your insulin, a substance that lets your cells use sugar, either isn’t produced or used properly. Diabetes can have a genetic cause or result from lifestyle choices. Patients experience fatigue, excessive hunger Read More
02/16/2018
Most people are aware of medical marijuana’s most commonly reported benefits, such as its use for relieving pain, reducing nausea and acting as a sleep aid. However, as more patients are approved for cannabis medications, additional reports show it has uses beyond what we knew. One sym Read More
02/16/2018
The main cause of type 2 diabetes is something called insulin resistance (IR). When this develops, it’s essential that patients seek out a medical professional, as leaving it untreated can lead to severe complications and health risks. When diabetes develops, doctors usually prescribe Read More
02/16/2018
A common condition that increases the risk of type 2 diabetes is metabolic syndrome. Although the term “metabolic syndrome” is fairly new, only entering into the medical community in the 1990s, it’s widespread, some would say as prevalent as the cold bug. In fact, 23 percent of adu Read More
02/16/2018
The term “diabetes mellitus” refers to what we simply call “diabetes.” It’s a general name that describes both type 1 and type 2 of the disease. Even though both kinds develop for different reasons and work in different ways, they have similar results. A lack of insulin activit Read More
