1.There is scientific support for the use of cannabis-based medicines to manage chronic pain. However, medicinal marijuana is not availabe in all states. Where it is not available, some are using CBD oil as an alternative. CBD is cannabidiol, a compound derived from cannabis. 2.Hot compresses are sometimes prescribed to treat a condition called blepharitis, which affects the eyelids. It can be difficult to keep a hot compress hot for more than a short time. Hand warmers and reheatable Dry Eye Relief Masks are a good alternative. 3.Eating a handful of raisins before bedtime can reduce the number of bathroom trips during the night.

Key Takeaways:

• The one who asked the questions said that he was taking gabapentin for his pain and they all vanished.
• He is also taking marijuana oil for pain at night now that he is 88 years old and it is proving effective.
• Marijuana is well known for its pain relieving properties. But in states where marijuana is illegal, many are taking CBD oil, a byproduct of marijuana.

"I live in an upscale retirement community, and a large number of people here are using marijuana oil to relieve pain without side effects."

Read more: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/wellness/pharmacy-marijuana-senior-citizens/

CBD is known to provide a number of benefits to a person's health, from improving symptoms of depression to increasing the appetite and more. But, can CBD be helpful to patients bothered by chronic pain such as those caused by sports injuries? You might very well be surprised to learn what research has to say about this topic and might soon find there is a new and improved way to help yourself beat these conditions!

Key Takeaways:

• CBD is one of the many new cannabis-based substances that have been hitting the market is recent months.
• Unlike THC, CBD is not psychoactive, but rather is a powerful anti-inflammatory.
• As such, CBD can be a very useful addition to the repertoire of high-level and recreational athletes for treating sports pain.

"I believe that cannabidiol (CBD) products are not only useful, but vital for athletes."

Read more: https://ministryofhemp.com/blog/cbd-in-sports-medicine/

Cannabidiol, or cbd, was recently passed as a legal substance by the Indiana House of Representatives. The bill does have a curious ride that the cbd must contain less than 3% thc, or the active ingredient in marijuana to be legal. There may still be hurdles as it heads to the Senate, but this is clearly good. The best evidence came from a man suffering from ALS, who said it didn't cure him but it did give him better days than without the drug.

Key Takeaways:

• Indiana legislators have made an important step forward in legalizing cannabis-based medicines.
• This bill sets a specific limit on the amount of certain substances in a cannabis derivative that can be allowed.
• The hope is that this will simplify the regulatory landscape for consumers and producers in Indiana.

"A House committee passed legislation Wednesday to legalize cannabidiol, or CBD. The unanimously-approved bill takes a simpler approach to authorizing its use."

Read more: http://indianapublicmedia.org/news/simpler-cbd-legalization-bill-clears-house-committee-138811/

Cannabis is becoming more popular for the treatment of many diseases and ailments. It is becoming legal in more places as well due to studies which show its effectiveness. This talks about four such studies. If you are leery of cannabis this might ease your mind. It is often helpful. Many people swear by it as a treatment. It also doesn't tend to have many negative side effects the way medications can. It is safer.

Key Takeaways:

• Presently, 29 states and the District of Columbia have regulations in place that allow physicians to recommend medical cannabis to patients, however, dosage and treatment information is lacking.
• There are currently four medical cannabis clinical trials happening in North America, which are assessing the benefits of medical cannabis on Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, PTSD, and brain tumors.
• Hopefully, these new studies will help researchers and physicians determine exact doseages and treatment applications for specific ailments.

"This study will allow researchers to better understand the potential risks and benefits of cannabis use among veterans with PTSD and aid in cannabis-based decision making among patients and their physicians."

Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/4-groundbreaking-studies-on-cannabis-and-disease.html