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04/05/2016 / By Claire Rankin

Evidence based science and medical marijuana

When it comes to marijuana, there is no shortage of anecdotal evidence to prove that it works for just about every medical condition. An internet search will reveal that it has cured people of diseases such as cancer, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, insomnia, depression and more. Should one go ahead and just try it, regardless of […]

03/25/2016 / By Claire Rankin

Study shows that marijuana is less harmful than alcohol or even cigarettes

The debate as to whether alcohol or marijuana is more harmful is not a new one. For years, medical-marijuana proponents and legalization advocates have asserted that cannabis is far safer than alcohol. And they’ve long maintained that it is hypocritical for a nation to allow alcohol marketing and sales while banning marijuana. Finally, a recent […]

03/14/2016 / By Claire Rankin

Advanced breast cancer and cannabis oil

When breast cancer mestastisizes, it generally spreads to the lungs, liver, bones, lymph glands and brain. Breast cancer patients are usually told they have between two to five years to live after diagnosis. Treatment is geared to pro-longing life, not curing the cancer. Oncologists are known to be brutally honest when asked by their patients […]

02/26/2016 / By Claire Rankin

Marijuana use in ancient Egypt

There is abundant evidence to show that marijuana was in use as a natural product in ancient Egypt. Egyptologists confirm that the uses for this versatile plant ranged from religious use to practical uses in everyday life such as fabric manufacture. It was also widely used as a natural treatment for different ailments. Marijuana is […]

02/24/2016 / By Claire Rankin

Marijuana and obesity – what the studies show

Obese or overweight people have large amounts of body fat which can result in health problems such as diabetes, cancer and high blood pressure. They are also more prone to develop insulin resistance, which is a precursor to diabetes. How does marijuana use help to control obesity? Although marijuana use is commonly associated with increased […]

02/18/2016 / By Claire Rankin

Add hemp seeds to your diet for multiple benefits

There is a long tradition of cooking with hemp in many regions of the world, which unfortunately has been seen in a negative light in recent decades due to its association with marijuana. Hemp does not contain the psychoactive ingredient found in marijuana and is very beneficial for overall health. Adding hemp seeds to one’s […]

02/16/2016 / By Claire Rankin

Marijuana helps rheumatoid arthritis sufferers

Millions of people in America alone suffer from rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Cannabis has been shown to ease the pain of these painful conditions and has, in fact, been used for thousands of years by Chinese and Indian folk to treat rheumatism and for pain-relief. Common symptoms for arthritis are joint and musculoskeletal pain. The […]

02/12/2016 / By Claire Rankin

Marijuana use and metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is referred to as a condition where different factors contribute to a higher risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The American Journal of Medicine has recently concluded that “Marijuana use is associated with lower odds of metabolic syndrome across merging and middle-aged US Adults”. Metabolic syndrome is a grouping of […]

02/09/2016 / By Claire Rankin

Why is marijuana still illegal even though it has been proven to have medical benefits?

Scientific studies have proven that the use of marijuana can benefit those of us suffering with certain health conditions. Anecdotal evidence also abounds that marijuana has been useful in treating multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, insomnia, pain, anxiety, cancer, antibiotic-resistant infections, Tourettes syndrome and more. In fact, there is overwhelming evidence for the healing properties of cannabis. […]

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