A group of mothers from around the country, such as Sally Gaer from Iowa, is taking the fight to provide their children with life changing cannabis oil all the way to the steps of the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. Currently, many patients, like Sally’ Gaer’s daughter, are being treated with hemp oil because they cannot legally obtain … [Read more...]
THC- and CBD-Only Medication and Their Benefits
In terms of medicinal cannabis, there are two basic categories of treatment: THC-only and CBD-only medication. For the most part, THC-only medications are synthetically-derived THC drugs. The most popular are Cesamet (nabilone) and Marinol (dronabinol). Both of these pharmaceuticals are legal and generally used to help treat nausea and weight … [Read more...]
CBD Oil Tinctures for Fido: Cannabis and Pets
As the San Francisco Chronicle recently observed, medicinal cannabis isn’t only making human’s lives easier, it’s also working wonders for dogs suffering from conditions like arthritis. One such dog benefiting from cannabis treatments is Suzanne Kisting’s St. Bernard. The 120-pound 10-year-old pooch, Moose (aptly named), suffers from severe … [Read more...]
Addition to Idaho Law Gives Parents a Defense for Administering CBD Oils
Many parents in Boise, Idaho are joining the ranks of others around the country who are fighting to get access to cannabis oil in order to help ease the daily seizures their children are suffering from. Some of these parents are willing to face arrest to provide some measure of relief for their children. Well now, thanks to “Alexis’ Law,” if … [Read more...]
4 Breakthrough Studies on the Health Benefits of Cannabis
As marijuana (for medical and recreational use) is becoming more widely accepted in our society, it is only natural that the opportunities to study the medicinal uses of the plant are becoming easier to achieve. Unfortunately, not all of these studies – though remarkable – get the media attention they deserve. Below are four recent studies that … [Read more...]