04/04/2019
Now that 33 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico have legalized medical marijuana, there’s an increased demand for answers about it: How safe is it? What are the long-term effects? Does it kill brain cells and cause a spike in teen pot smoking? For years, it was difficult Read More
04/24/2018
Our immune system protects us from dangerous foreign substances, but sometimes, it works too well. When you have lupus, your antibodies not only attack invaders, but they also target your healthy tissue. As a chronic disorder, lupus can last anywhere from six weeks to many years. What Are Read More
02/14/2018
Although Sjogren’s syndrome is characterized by its two key symptoms — dry eyes and dry mouth — this immune system disorder can be accompanied by other autoimmune conditions, such as lupus. When a patient has to combat the side effects of both Sjogren’s syndrome and lupus, treatm Read More
11/22/2017
One of the many disorders considered eligible for medical marijuana treatment across the country is lupus. As we learn more about the medicinal uses of weed, we find more evidence that its benefits can help patients with lupus deal with their symptoms. When a patient uses pot t Read More
11/22/2017
Lupus is a disease affecting more than a million Americans alone. Each year, more than 10,000 new cases are added to that number. There’s no cure for this auto-immune disease. As far as treatments go, the best doctors can hope for is to manage symptoms and give patients the best qual Read More
11/22/2017
Lupus manifests in many forms, but no matter the symptoms, it always has the same cause. When someone has lupus, their autoimmune system attacks their healthy cells. It can affect any area of the body to any degree of severity. To counteract lupus, many doctors prescribe immunosuppressa Read More
11/21/2017
What do you see in your mind when you think about using marijuana? If you thought about smoking a blunt or pipe, you’re not alone — smoking is the most well-known way to use cannabis. But, knowing only about smoking limits your ability to choose the right medical marijuana option fo Read More
11/21/2017
When you begin treating your lupus symptoms with medical marijuana, you’ll find you have some important decisions to make. Each strain of marijuana provides a unique treatment that suits health problems. Since lupus manifests differently for every patient, you must choose a strain th Read More
11/21/2017
An estimated 1.5 million Americans have lupus, with at least 16,000 new cases reported each year. The effects of the disease can range from mild to life threatening. Patients often seek medical marijuana for lupus to control the symptoms since there is no cure for the disease. Understan Read More
