As the cannabis plant, and medical marijuana, become more mainstream, science is proving what humans have known for centuries: cannabis is a means by which patients can seek and receive holistic wellness. The healing cannabis plant is complex and most notably known for the compounds THC and CBD. As researchers dive into the depths of…
The Alzheimer’s Society states that Dementia is a generalized term for loss of memory and other mental abilities which are severe enough to interfere with daily life and even simple activities. It is caused by physical changes in the brain. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia, but there are many kinds. Dementia cannot…
Humans are biologically predisposed to react to stressful and traumatic situations. The “fight or flight” mechanism enables people to determine instantaneously how to react to any given situation. If this mechanism is forced to be used repeatedly and often, the body does not properly heal or develop. Often, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a debilitating and chronic…
Neuropathy, or nerve damage, effects over 30 million Americans. Neuropathic pain is chronic pain made prevalent by tissue injury. Most commonly, patients report that tingling and numbness occur, usually in the hands and feet. Other symptoms include: Pain or cramping, especially of the hands, feet or calf muscles Sensitivity to touch or temperature Loss…
Sleep is an essential part of maintaining mental, emotional, biological and physiological balance. Without proper sleep, it can be difficult to function and the ability to perform even menial tasks is diminished. For some, insomnia means falling asleep, but not staying asleep. For others, insomnia means having difficulty falling asleep; and for some, it may…
Intermittent anxiety is a normal part of life . There are numerous reasons to worry and often life can feel overwhelming when looking at “the big picture.” Anxiety, while universal, can feel very different for each person. The physical and mental toll of anxiety can also vary by person. Sometimes anxiety affects relationships, jobs, financial…
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke defines Traumatic brain injury (TBI) as “a form of acquired brain injury, occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain. TBI can result when the head suddenly and violently hits an object, or when an object pierces the skull and enters brain tissue. Symptoms of…
Why get a medical marijuana card? Light it up. Watch the herb burn. Inhale. Release. Enchanting patterns of the smoke hold my attention as I feel my anxiety ease. I’ve been self-medicating Marijuana for a little over two years; I didn’t care that it was illegal at the time that I started using cannabis, all…
5 cannabis strains to treat PTSD? The National Academies of Sciences reports that PTSD is a stressor-related disorder which develops as a result of a patient’s exposure to a traumatic event. The psychological symptoms that develop because of the trauma affect mood, cognition, memories (both suppression and the inability to form new memories) and physical…