The active substance cannabidiol is said to have neuroprotective properties. CBD is therefore often used for epilepsy, tremor and Alzheimer’s disease. It reduces damage to the brain and nervous system and promotes the formation of new neurons.
We see similarities between the side effects of CBD and the symptoms of kidney disease. But, there is no evidence so far to suggest that CBD has any adverse effect on kidney function.There are knowledge gaps about concluding the positive or negative effects of CBD on kidneys. The high demand for CBD products is because prescription medication, alternative treatments for managing CKD symptoms are limited.
Do cannabis eye drops treat glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. Several studies indicate the positive effects of THC in treating ocular disorders. What is the role of CBD? Does it help in reducing eye pressure and safe to use? Learn more.
Muscle spasm, a debilitating pain could affect anyone. It could be a sports injury or sometimes a symptom of neurological condition. Traditional medications are ineffective and come with dangerous side effects. People are eager to try medicinal cannabis therapies for relief from pain and stress. Learn more.
Narcolepsy is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes excessive sleepiness. Research considers narcolepsy as underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed among affected individuals. Could cannabis be a natural remedy?
Suppositories are pills designed for administering medications through anal or vaginal cavities. Advancements in novel rectal drug delivery systems show promising potential to deliver directly into the systemic circulation unleashing opportunities in the therapeutic application of cannabis suppositories.
We have already talked about the healing properties of CBD when treating Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease and substance withdrawal. But how are these conditions related to essential tremor and where does CBD come in? It turns out that essential tremor could either be passed genetically from afflicted family members or could be a side-effect of […]
Cannabis has great potential for treating a variety of diseases. Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the non-psychoactive agents of hemp and studies have shown that CBD could positively influence many disease courses, including ALS1. What Is ALS? ALS or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a neuromuscular disease that affects movement in the body’s muscles. This happens […]
Research provides more and more evidence that hemp has many health benefits for the human body. The main advantage of the hemp plant is that it has a lower concentration of THC and other components that make cannabis exhibit some psychoactive effects. In place of THC, the hemp plant has more concentration of cannabinoids that […]
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurological autoimmune disease which affects the central nervous system. This chronic and progressively debilitating disease is one of the most common of the autoimmune diseases, affecting young adults and middle-aged people. The way in which this disease progressively attacks the body makes it really difficult for patients to live a […]
The cause of epilepsy is unknown but researchers think it might be due to: Stroke Insufficient oxygen at birth Head injuries Inadequate blood sugar and sodium Brain tumors Brain injuries Family tendency How does CBD stop seizures? As early as the 1970s, researchers came to the conclusion1 that cannabidiol had anticonvulsant properties. Anticonvulsants (also called […]