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Cannabis and Menstrual Pains
Menstrual cramps(dysmenorrhea) can cause debilitating pain and can be associated with bloating, fatigue, and a myriad of other symptoms that can make your time of the month, the worst time of the month. An article from the National Library of Medicine reported that over 80% of women experience pain associated with menstruation at some point…
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The Use of Topical Cannabinoids for Tissue Fibrosis (Scars)
Tissue fibrosis refers to the thickening of our skin as a result of our body’s natural ability to repair themselves by replacing various layers of skin when needed. This is a simplified version of what actually happens, and it doesn’t just happen on your skin. Fibrosis can happen to almost every tissue in the human…
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The Golden Rule – Start Low And Go Slow, Especially With Marijuana
It’s something I try to stress as much as possible when someone who hasn’t consumed THC ever, or in a long time, wants to give it a try. Cannabis IS NOT FOR EVERYONE! It isn’t a silver bullet and there can be negative side effects. I bring this up because of a recent interaction with…
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Skin in the Game: How Topical Cannabinoids Can Improve Acne
An obstacle with cannabis product absorption is that cannabinoids love fatty environments and hate water. This makes it difficult for them to travel across the water layer of our skin, which can prevent entry to the bloodstream. However, there are numerous topical cannabinoid formulations available to provide relief for various conditions, like acne. How can…
