01/11/2019
Do you experience seizures regularly? According to statistics, nearly 3.4 individuals in the nation currently have epilepsy and seizures. Characterized by an irregular discharge of neurons in the brain, seizures can be life-altering and induce symptoms such as uncontrollable jerking moveme Read More
09/26/2018
The science on medical marijuana treatment for epilepsy is still ongoing, but so far the results have been promising. Governments have approved epilepsy as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana in more than 40 states. Additionally, researchers are now studying medical cannabis for Read More
02/22/2018
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has only a few months left to give the green light to a cannabis-based seizure medicine that epileptic patients across the country will be able to access. If approved, these patients will be able to pick up the medication from their pharmacy, just like Read More
11/22/2017
Charlotte’s Web is a Sativa strain that has revolutionized the medical marijuana industry. It’s known for its extremely high CBD (cannabidiol) content and almost non-existent THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). In fact, the developers ensure that its THC content is always 0.3% or less. It’ Read More
11/22/2017
When people think of cannabis or marijuana, many believe there’s a single plant out there that produces “weed” and makes people high. However, cannabis is a multifaceted plant with many applications. There are tons of varieties of the cannabis plant. Industrial hemp, often just c Read More
11/22/2017
Living with epilepsy is a serious concern for many Americans. More than three million people in this country alone have been diagnosed with the condition, and every year 200,000 more are added to that number. If you or a loved one has epilepsy, you know the dangers this could prese Read More
11/21/2017
More and more medical professionals are beginning to realize cannabis is a credible medication for a long list of conditions. Among these, marijuana has been proven very effective for the treatment of epilepsy. Approximately 470,000 children have active epilepsy. However, with its know Read More
11/21/2017
If you or a loved one has epilepsy, you’ve probably been prescribed an anti-epileptic drug (AED). However, one-third of the time, AEDs fail. Either the patient experiences severe side effects from the medication, or they have a treatment-resistant form of epilepsy. With the legalizat Read More
11/21/2017
Medical providers are more likely to recommend a cannabis treatment plan to patients with seizures as the medical community continues to discover the therapeutic properties of this substance. Since epilepsy and seizures can provoke a myriad of unwanted side effects that interfere with a Read More
11/20/2017
Medical marijuana for epilepsy has shown promise as a safe, effective treatment that doesn’t produce the often-severe side effects of traditional medications. Understanding the disorder and how medical cannabis for epilepsy works helps you determine if it is a suitable treatment option Read More
