Understanding the Respiratory Effects of Smoking Cannabis
A recent meta-analysis reviews the respiratory effects of inhalational marijuana. Smoking medical cannabis produces smoke with fewer carcinogens than cigarettes but still poses lung health risks. Patients should consider alternative consumption methods…
The Pain-Relieving Effects of Tetrahydrocannabinol Differ Depending on Age
Research shows the age-dependent effects of tetrahydrocannabinol influence its pain-relieving properties. THC's antinociceptive effects vary between adolescent and adult subjects. Understanding these differences is crucial for accurate dosing and therapy…
What is Decarboxylating Cannabis and Why Do We Do It?
Decarboxylating cannabis is the process of heating cannabis to activate THC from its non-psychoactive form. This decarboxylating cannabis process is essential for making effective edibles. Understanding this process helps you maximize the benefits of…
Is Smoking Cannabis Around Pets Safe?
THC toxicity pets face can cause serious symptoms like vomiting and tremors. Avoid smoking cannabis around your pets to reduce these risks. Safer alternatives include vaping and CBD products.
Saliva Analysis Relates to Diet, Stress, and the Endocannabinoid System
Saliva analysis diet stress reveals important connections to the endocannabinoid system. This relationship helps explain how stress influences appetite and obesity. Understanding these links can guide better treatment approaches.
The Dietary Flavonoid, Luteolin, Negatively Affects Neuronal Differentiation
In Summary: The Importance of Chemical Structure: Functional Groups of Flavonoids A recent study has revealed the detrimental effects of the flavonoid luteolin on neuronal differentiation in embryonic stem cells. Luteolin is a dietary flavonoid that has…
What 2019 Has Taught Us About What 2020 Will Look Like: Proceed With Caution
The cannabis industry 2019 review reveals significant progress and challenges that shaped the market. This review highlights legalization trends and federal hemp regulations. Understanding 2019 helps us proceed with caution into 2020.
Cannabis is Not Just About Smoking or Vaping
At our cannabis medical clinic, we focus on the endocannabinoid system to tailor treatments beyond smoking or vaping. Cannabis medical clinic experience shows that individualized routes and cannabinoids matter. Patients benefit from understanding how…
The Endocannabinoid System and the Placebo Effect: Molecular Mechanisms in Humans
Placebo analgesia endocannabinoid system mechanisms play a key role in pain reduction beyond opioid pathways. This article reviews how the endocannabinoid system influences placebo responses. Understanding these mechanisms may improve clinical pain…
Pain, Pleasure, and Placebo: Cannabinoids in Reward and Pain
Cannabinoids in reward processing influence how pain and pleasure are perceived, offering new insights into pain management. This interaction may enhance placebo effects and pain tolerance. Understanding cannabinoids in reward processing is key to…
