Medical Cannabis – Cannalogue

Medical cannabis and liver health

Ivan Pilipos — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:35:32 +0000

The roles of the liver in the human body includes detoxification, protein synthesis, and synthesizing enzymes for the digestion of food. It is the largest solid organ and the largest gland in the human body. It is located in the upper right-hand portion of the abdominal cavity, beneath the diaphragm, and on top of the stomach, right kidney, and intestines. It has two main lobes that are made up of...

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Medical cannabis and the workplace

Jack T — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 21:34:00 +0000

Medical cannabis use is growing in Canada and employees should be aware of all of the implications and potential challenges that could arise. This article answers questions about medical cannabis use in the workplace. With Medical cannabis as an established form of medical treatment for various conditions, patients should know how their usage impacts their workplace, employers and other employees.

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How CBD oil helps treat Psoriasis

Jack T — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 20:58:41 +0000

What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is an immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease, and it is a chronic condition that ranges in severity. It can appear as scattered red, scaly plaques to large patches that cover entire regions of the body, including the scalp. Psoriasis involves the rapid proliferation of skin cells – meaning the skin cells are producing at a much faster rate forming scales and red...

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CBD oil and tooth pain

Jack T — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 17:25:59 +0000

The pain from a toothache is a particularly distressing type of pain that is experienced by many people. Pain from a toothache can feel like a throbbing, sharp and dull sensation. Here’s how medical cannabis, specifically CBD, can help alleviate discomfort. CBD Oil and Tooth Pain Anyone who’s ever suffered from tooth pain knows just how frustrating the pain can be. If you’re searching for a quick...

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Can you build tolerance to CBD?

Jack T — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 21:12:39 +0000

Like other drugs and substances such as caffeine, patients can develop a cbd tolerance over time. This article will discuss tolerance building for THC and CBD as well as offer ways to reduce cbd tolerance. Is it possible for patients to build up a tolerance to their medical cannabis medication? The answer is both yes and no. The reason being is that tolerance profiles are different for THC and CBD...

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How medical CBD oil can treat Epilepsy

Jack T — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 20:11:13 +0000

Those who have severe epilepsy experience difficulty in finding a medication that works. Medical cannabis, specifically, CBD oil, has emerged as an effective treatment for epilepsy disorders. CBD oil has been the subject of increasing focus in medical research and study. While formal clinical studies on CBD are limited, the number of personal anecdotes from people suffering from cancer pain...

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Breaking down CBD for medical cannabis patients

Jack T — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 19:16:25 +0000

Which Form of CBD Is the Best for You? It is becoming more and more common for doctors in Canada to legally recommend medical cannabis for various medical conditions, the most common of them being epilepsy and chronic pain. However, because this industry is relatively new, there isn’t much scientific research that has been done. This makes it quite difficult to prove how medical cannabis affects...

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Do medical cannabis strains matter?

Jack T — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 21:38:24 +0000

Choosing the right cannabis for your medical condition The recent developments in the field of medical cannabis have really changed for growers. Nowadays, seed banks and amateur growers alike are coming up with new strains that are useful for particular conditions like anxiety, epilepsy and arthritis. But when you’re using medical cannabis, does the strain actually matter? Is it just a question of...

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Medical cannabis and panic disorders

Jack T — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 18:44:31 +0000

It’s Okay To Talk About Mental Health The past couple of decades have seen a major change in the way that we talk about mental health. Today, it’s more acceptable than ever to discuss your anxiety with friends or let your workplace know about your struggle with depression. These new conversations on mental health have also sparked an important realization: mental disorders are a lot more common...

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Which social assistance programs cover medical cannabis?

Jack T — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 14:44:53 +0000

Medical cannabis is a treatment for over 360,000 Canadian patients, but that doesn’t mean all of those patients can access the medication they need. For those in financial need, there are a few programs that do provide some assistance. This article will highlight all of the major social assistance programs in Ontario as well as identifying which ones that offer help. *Please note that this article...

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