Memory
It is widely known that THC can affect your short-term memory. CBD, however, does not. Studies have shown that CBD instantly improves cognition. So what does research show? In one study (1), 134 cannabis users were tested before and after smoking cannabis. The THC content of the plants used by participants was the same in […]
Alzheimer/Dementia
Studies The therapeutic potential of the endocannabinoid system for Alzheimer’s disease Endocannabinoid signalling in Alzheimer’s disease A molecular link between the active component of marijuana and Alzheimer’s disease pathology Neuroprotective effect of CBD… on beta-amyloid-induced toxicity in PC12 cells The Potential Therapeutic Effects of THC on Alzheimer’s Disease The Role of Endocannabinoid Signaling in the Molecular Mechanisms of Neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s Disease CBD in vivo […]
Arthritis
Recent studies suggest that CBD (Cannabidiol) plays a role in the treatment of arthritis. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States, affecting over 50 million Americans. A 2011 study found that CBD helped to reduce inflammatory pain by affecting the way pain receptors respond to stimuli. A 2016 study found that […]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Although the exact cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) remains unknown, it is known that, like other various physiological processes, the GI tract is controlled by the body’s endocannabinoid system. Researchers explain that the colon muscle of someone with IBS is hypersensitive, which causes it to spasm after even the smallest stimulation because of a […]
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is the second most common condition affecting your bones and muscles. Yet it’s often misdiagnosed and misunderstood. Its classic symptoms are widespread muscle and joint pain and fatigue. Doctors aren’t sure what causes it, but some believe it’s a problem with how your brain and spinal cord process pain signals from your nerves. We […]