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Multifocal Motor Neuropathy with Conduction Block: Can Medical Cannabis Help?

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Multifocal Motor Neuropathy with Conduction Block (MMNCB) is a rare and challenging neurological condition that causes muscle weakness and wasting. It’s a progressive disorder that affects motor nerves—those responsible for controlling muscle movement—without directly impacting sensation. Traditional treatment options exist, but many patients find them only partially effective or intolerable over time. Increasingly, patients and …

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5 Essential Vitamins Medical Cannabis Users May Need More Of

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A Helpful Guide for Staying Balanced and Healthy While Using Medical Marijuana Medical cannabis is helping millions of people find relief from pain, anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and many other health problems. But as with any medication—especially one that affects the body’s natural chemistry—it’s important to keep your nutritional health in check, too. While cannabis is …

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Cannabis Ruderalis: Unsung Hero of the Cannabis Family

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Most people have heard of Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica. These two well-known species dominate the world of medical and recreational cannabis, providing the wide variety of strains patients use for pain relief, anxiety, sleep, appetite stimulation, muscle relaxation, and more. But there is a third, lesser-known branch of the cannabis family tree: Cannabis ruderalis. …

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The Benefits of Medical Marijuana in Diabetes

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Diabetes affects millions of Americans, and while many people think of it mainly as a blood sugar problem, the reality is much more complex. Over time, elevated blood glucose damages blood vessels, nerves, organs, and immune function. One of the most painful complications — diabetic neuropathy — can be debilitating. Burning, stabbing, or electric pain …

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Magnesium and Marijuana: Supercharge Your Cannabis Experience

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If you’re a medical cannabis patient, you already know that cannabinoids like THC and CBD can be powerful tools for managing pain, anxiety, insomnia, inflammation, muscle spasms, and more. But what if one simple nutritional tweak could make your cannabis work even better? Enter magnesium—a mineral most people don’t get enough of, yet one that …

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Can You Take Medical Marijuana and Ozempic Together?

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If you’re using Ozempic to manage diabetes or support weight loss and are also considering medical cannabis for pain, anxiety, or other conditions, you may be wondering: Is it safe to use both at the same time? The short answer: In many cases, yes—but it’s important to understand how they work, how they might interact, …

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Chronic Illness, Well-Being, and Medical Marijuana: A Journey of Healing and Hope

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Living with a chronic illness often feels like navigating an endless uphill climb. The constant pain, fatigue, and emotional toll can rob people of their quality of life. For many, traditional medications either don’t work well enough or come with side effects that make them almost as challenging as the illness itself. This is where …

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The Best Marijuana Strains to Help Chemotherapy Side Effects

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Chemotherapy saves lives—but it often comes with a steep cost. Patients undergoing treatment for cancer frequently battle nausea, vomiting, appetite loss, fatigue, neuropathy, insomnia, and emotional distress. These side effects can make an already difficult journey even harder. For decades, patients have turned to medical marijuana as a natural option to help manage these symptoms. …

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The Long-Term Effects of Medical Marijuana

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How do the long-term effects of medical marijuana compare to more “mainstream” medicines? When people talk about medical marijuana, they often focus on its immediate benefits: pain relief, relaxation, or improved sleep. But what about the long-term effects? This question becomes even more important when you compare cannabis to more traditional medications like opiates, benzodiazepines, …

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