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Migraines: Can The CBD In Marijuana Help?

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MIGRAINES If you have ever had a Migraine you know that this is not a fun topic and that those of us who suffer from them really would do almost anything to get ride of them. It's why I wanted to research a little bit about this topic. Below is what I have found. Wikipedia says this about Migraines A  migraine  is a  primary headache disorder  characterized by recurrent  headaches  that are moderate to severe. [1]  Typically, the headaches affect one half of the head, are pulsating in nature, and last from two to 72 hours. [1]  Associated symptoms may include  nausea ,  vomiting , and  sensitivity to light ,  sound , or  smell . [2]  The pain is generally made worse by physical activity. [10]  Up to one-third of people have an  aura : typically a short period of visual disturbance which signals that the headache will soon occur. [10]  Occasionally, an aura can occur with little or no headache f...

Chronic Pain: Does Marijuana Help?

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Chronic Pain: Does Marijuana Help? When I was a substance abuse counselor many clients told me that they felt better after smoking a blunt. Of course that was against the law back then and it broke their treatment guidelines. It also made them NOT want to do any thing. Which I think is the worst side effect of smoking pot. You could seriously waist your life away just smoking all day every day. Feeling no pain but also barely existing (I'll save that for another post). My story about Chronic Pain Sadly I suffer from Chronic Pain. I have a lower back injury from High School days, some Arthritis starting up and fibromyalgia and I suffer from Migraine Headaches daily. So I know what it feels like on a daily bases to live with chronic pain. In fact, I have done some videos and people have asked me why don't I have my eyes open? I thought I did until I look back at the videos and see that my eyes were slits because I did not want to much light to come in and cause...

Q and A about Cannabis and Cannabinoids (PDQ®)

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Cannabis and Cannabinoids (PDQ®): Complementary and alternative medicine - Patient Information [NCI] - Questions and Answers About Cannabis When we are seeking information about any product we always have questions that need to be answered in order for us to move forward. I feel that way all the time and therefore I wanted to provide as much answers as you my readers may have questions. I know I can't answer ever question but I do know the most asked questions. So I have found the answers that are trusted directly from WebMD. My answer would not mean much to anyone but a trusted website gives the best answers. There is a section I just have to address.  There is a part that is labeled "addition" and when I read it I had to laugh. Not because of what it says but because of what it does not say. You see my daughter (12 years old) has a saying when she is watching TV and all these new pills, and other products come out and when they get to the side effects she says, ...

Pot Chemical and Kids' Hard-to-Treat Epilepsy

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Pot Chemical and Kids' Hard-to-Treat Epilepsy Preliminary studies link cannabidiol to seizure reduction, but drug interactions remain a concern As a retired "Behavioral Therapist" I truly understand what Epilepsy is and how it can affect the people that have it. I also understand the effect Epilepsy has on family members of people with this illness. Epilepsy is an illness that pulls at the heart of family members because there feels like you are almost totally out of control and you can't help those who have it. And if the afflicted person is a child it's even harder. Family members wish they could switch places or take on the illness of their child. They hunt for relief in all sorts of places. In fact, parents become desperate and seek alternative treatments which could lead them down a road that can and often time drain their pockets with little to no results. I feel for them because they want and need help but they often run into people who o...