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CBD 101: August 24, 2023CBD for Skin and Topicals: The Cutaneous Endocannabinoid System
Editor’s Note: Our Masterclass series is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no...
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CBD 101: August 12, 2023Crafting CBD Gummies from Plate to Palate
CBD gummies have taken the wellness industry by storm, emerging as one of the most sought-after products for CBD enthusiasts and novices alike. But have you...
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CBD 101: August 12, 2023Does CBD Help with Anxiety?
CBD is being studied for anxiety, but it is not an established first-line treatment for an anxiety disorder. Some small studies report benefits, while others do...
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CBD 101: July 26, 2023CBD and Depression: Evidence, Risks, and Treatment Options
CBD is not an established treatment for depression or a proven replacement for antidepressants or psychotherapy. Laboratory findings and personal reports have generated interest, but they...
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Health & Wellness June 25, 2023How Does Cannabis Affect the Immune System?
Cannabis can influence immune signaling, but human research does not support describing it as a reliable immune booster or an established treatment for autoimmune disease. Changes...
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Health & Wellness June 23, 2023Can Cannabis Help Manage Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Cannabis has not been established as a treatment for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Some people report relief from pain or sleep difficulties, but those reports...
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Health & Wellness June 23, 2023Can Cannabis Be Used to Manage Fibromyalgia Symptoms?
Cannabis is not an established first-line treatment for fibromyalgia. Some small studies of THC-containing products suggest symptom benefits, but a larger, longer randomized trial did not...
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Health & Wellness June 22, 2023Risks and Benefits of Using Cannabis for Parkinson’s Disease
Cannabis has not been established as an effective treatment for Parkinson’s disease, and human studies have not shown that it slows the disease’s progression. Recent randomized...
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Health & Wellness June 22, 2023Can Cannabis Use Lead to a Stroke?
Cannabis use is associated with higher odds of stroke in several large observational studies, particularly with frequent use. These findings warrant caution, but they do not...
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Health & Wellness June 20, 2023How Does Cannabis Affect Hormones and the Endocrine System?
Cannabis can interact with hormonal regulation, but its effects are not a predictable rise or fall in every hormone. Human findings vary by the cannabinoid, dose,...
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Health & Wellness June 19, 2023Can Cannabis Exacerbate Pre-existing Liver Conditions?
Cannabis products should not be assumed either to protect the liver or to damage it in the same way. Evidence differs between plant cannabis, concentrated CBD,...
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Health & Wellness June 15, 2023Can Cannabis Be Used to Manage PTSD Symptoms?
Cannabis is not an established treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) overall. Some people report temporary relief, and certain cannabinoid medicines have shown benefits for nightmares,...
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Health & Wellness June 15, 2023Is Second-Hand Cannabis Smoke Harmful?
With the growing acceptance and legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational use worldwide, a rising concern is the potential health implications of second-hand cannabis smoke....
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Health & Wellness June 11, 2023How Does Cannabis Impact the Digestive System?
Cannabis can affect appetite, nausea, stomach emptying and abdominal symptoms. Those effects are not always beneficial: some cannabinoid medicines help with chemotherapy-related nausea, while frequent cannabis...
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Health & Wellness June 11, 2023Can Cannabis be used in the Treatment of Glaucoma?
Cannabis is not recommended as a glaucoma treatment. THC can temporarily lower pressure inside the eye, but that is not evidence that it prevents optic nerve...
