CAN CBD HELP TREAT DEPRESSION?
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a natural compound that has gained popularity in recent years, thanks in part to a growing body of research into its potential health benefits, which may include treating depression. The initial results of some studies into CBD and depression look promising. CBD is one of over 100 compounds called cannabinoids, which […]
CBD & PARKINSON’S DISEASE
CBD AND PARKINSON’S DISEASE The endocannabinoid system and digestive imbalance play major roles in Parkinson’s disease. Research on CBD, THC, and THCV has demonstrated that cannabis medicine may help to manage PD symptoms. BY NISHI WHITELY ON JULY 12, 2017 Highlights: The endocannabinoid system plays a major role in Parkinson’s Disease (PD). PD is associated […]
CBD & DRUG INTERACTIONS
CBD-DRUG INTERACTIONS: ROLE OF CYTOCHROME P450 At sufficient dosages, CBD will temporarily deactivate cytochrome P450 enzymes, thereby altering how we metabolize a wide range of compounds. BY ADRIAN DEVITT-LEE ON SEPTEMBER 08, 2015 With cannabidiol (CBD) poised to become widely available in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and herbal preparations, medical scientists are taking a closer look at […]
PHARMACEUTICAL INTERACTIONS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
CANNABINOID-PHARMACEUTICAL INTERACTIONS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Drug interactions can be both useful and dangerous. Learn how CBD and THC may inhibit or amplify the effects of pain meds, statins, blood thinners, insulin & more. BY ADRIAN DEVITT-LEE ON JANUARY 16, 2018 Highlights: THC and CBD interact with many common pharmaceuticals. Cannabinoids can inhibit or […]
Endocanabinoid Deficiency Leads to Fibromyalgia. National Pain Foundation Survey
In 2014, a survey of more than 1,300 fibromyalgia patients by the National Pain Foundation and National Pain Report found medical marijuana is more effective than Lyrica, Cymbalta or Savella, the three drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat the disorder. (If you’re curious about the effectiveness of Lyrica, Cymbalta and Savella, then you […]
THE NEUROPHYSIOLOGY OF PTSD
The Role of Neuron Creation in Anxiety Disorders According to Aswin Suri, anxiety and stress disorders are among the major prevalent of PTSD. Separately, the clinical manifestations of these disorders provide a spectrum of alterations. To some extent, the present original trauma effects and when untreated, the disease can develop a significant impairment in functioning, […]
PTSD RISK FACTORS
Risk Factors In the contemporary healthcare, anyone is susceptible to acquiring PTSD at any age. According to the research conducted by Otis, Marchand, and Courtois (2012) indicates the prevalence of PTSD persons are varying between 7 percent and 44 percent. The difference in the number is associated with the changes and variability observed in these […]
POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
Definition PTSD is s psychiatric disorder that results from the experience or witnessing of traumatic or life-threatening events. An event becomes traumatic when it is very life-threatening. The disease involves the exposure to trauma from single events that may cause death or serious injury. These events that my case PTSD include crimes, natural disasters, accidents, […]
