Neurodegenerative diseases effect more than five million people in the United States. Moreover, at least 1 billion people across the globe are battling with one or more neurodegenerative disorders. It is worse than it sounds because many of these diseases can leave patients disabled, unable to think clearly or walk independently. In some instances, these […]
Category: Parkinson’s
Low Dose THC may help prevent as well as treat Neurogenerative Diseases?
Neurodegenerative diseases are one of the leading causes of death and disability in Canada. Degenerative nerve diseases include Alzheimer’s, ALS, Huntingon’s Disease,Parkinson’s Disease to name a few… Currently, no neurodegenerative disease is curable, and the treatments available only manage the symptoms or halt the progression of the disease. Therefore, there is an urgent need for […]
Cannabidiol (CBD) as an Effective Treatment for Neurological Disorders?
There are over 600 known neurological disorders and conditions that affect the human nervous system and for many of them treatment options are extremely limited. In addition to the physical and mental toll these conditions take on patients, their families and caregivers, they also have an enormous economic impact, resulting in hundreds of billions of […]
CBD as a Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease?
According to Stats Canada…”An estimated 55,000 Canadians aged 18 or older living in private households reported that they had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. This represented 0.2% (95% CI: 0.2%, 0.3%) of the household population, unchanged from the 2000/2001 CCHS prevalence estimate.Note 6 As well, 12,500 residents of long-term residential care facilities—4.9% (95% CI: 4.8%, 5.0%)—reported […]
Medicinal Cannabis as a Treatment for Parkinsons?
According to Western Ontario Parkinson’s Society… ” The cause of Parkinson’s is currently not known, the symptoms of Parkinson’s appear when there is not enough dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is a naturally occurring chemical that allows nerve cells to transmit messages between each other and then to muscles to facilitate normal movement. For people […]
Cannabis is Good for our Bodies and our Brains…
Modern scientific research is proving that cannabinoids protect and benefit the human brain… We know that cannabis is good for our souls, but what about our minds? Decades of government propaganda have drilled into our collective psyche the idea that pot kills brain cells; stoners lose motivation, becoming stupid, forgetful, and lazy. The truth, after so […]
Cannabis Science: Could Cannabinoids Improve Efficiency of Mitochondria?
Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell. They are organelles that act like a digestive system which takes in nutrients, breaks them down, and creates energy rich molecules for the cell. The biochemical processes of the cell are known as cellular respiration. Many of the reactions involved in cellular respiration happen in the […]
Medicinal Cannabis Use for Seniors…
Many seniors decide to try medical cannabis because they are tired of being on pills that are not working for them, as well as they no longer want to deal with the horrendous negative side effects of conventional medications… many health disorders can be treated with medical cannabis without negative side effects! Watch this humourous […]
Retired Police Office/Parkinson’s Sufferer takes Cannabis for 1st Time!
According to the Parkinson’s Society of Canada…“It is estimated that approximately 100,000 Canadians have Parkinson’s disease. Symptoms generally appear around age 60, although it can present in much younger people. The number of cases increases with age. Parkinson’s affects 1% of the population over age 65 and increases to 2% in the population aged 70 […]
Medicinal Cannabis to Treat Parkinsons…
“Despite the political controversy surrounding medical marijuana use in the country, research has begun to emerge showing that a component of this plant known as cannabidiol (CBD), and which does not have the controversial psychoactive properties associated with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), may have a wide range of therapeutic applications, including treating conditions that are refractory to […]
Medicinal Cannabis for Parkinson’s…
“Medical marijuana may provide relief for patients with Parkinson’s disease, an ailment which has no known cure. Several pharmaceutical drugs have been manufactured to manage the symptoms, but as with most medications, the side effects can be very severe. However, marijuana is a safe alternative to pharmaceuticals, and it has been shown to be a […]
Parkinson’s sufferer shows what Medicinal cannabis does to his tremors…
Ian Frizell, 55, was diagnosed with the disease in 2011, but has suffered from gradually worsening symptoms since 1995. Now he has filmed a video to show what a huge difference a small amount of medicinal cannabis makes to his tremors. Source Ian Frizell Youtube Channel
