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5 Medical Cannabis Health Benefits Backed By Science

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  Medical Marijuana in Florida is becoming more readily available each day and for a good reason: it’s giving people actual relief from debilitating medical conditions they are suffering from. With the help of a Florida Medical Marijuana Doctor, residents can apply for state approval to allow them to legally purchase medical cannabis products from a licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Center (MMTC). In Florida specifically, there is a list of approved medical conditions that make one eligible for a medical marijuana recommendation.   While there are many different ones that have been approved and have anecdotal evidence to back the claims, science-based research is finally supporting a few of the approved conditions. Here are five medical cannabis health benefits backed by science. Medical Marijuana Helps Curb Chronic Pain Chronic Pain is one of the top reasons people are turning to medical marijuana.  Studies and observational reports have shown that over 80% of patient...

Five Key Benefits of Medical Cannabis Tincture

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  Tinctures are simply liquid concentrates of cannabis Interestingly, they’ve been around and were sold in pharmacies before the prohibition took effect in the 1930s. Today, you can now get medical cannabis tinctures if you need it for health reasons. If you’re wondering whether this may be right for you, below are some of the many awesome medical cannabis tinctures benefits A healthier and smoke-free way to use cannabis If you’re worried about smoking a joint or won’t consider it for any reason, you’ll find a healthier alternative in medical cannabis tinctures. You’ll only need to take it sublingually, under your tongue. There will hardly be any risk of respiratory system irritation, skin collagen production suppression, or any of the other risks associated with smoking. Safe medical cannabis for people of all ages This is down to the smoke-free nature of the tincture as well as the ease at which you can control dosing. Parents worried about the psychoactive property of cannabis c...

How Long Do Edibles Stay In Your System?

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Edibles are a fun and diverse way to consume cannabis. They come in a variety of form factors and are tasty and discreet. But just like smoking or vaping marijuana, THC edibles will cause you to fail a drug test. Unfortunately, drug testing is still common among many employers, and if you find yourself facing a drug test, you may be wondering when you last ate those THC gummies. So how long do edibles stay in your system?  Read on to learn more about detection times and how to cleanse your system of THC to pass a drug test. THC Edibles Overview Marijuana edibles are a popular choice these days, especially as more and more people want to try cannabis products but are less interested in smoking or vaping. There is no shortage of options for THC-infused goodies in dispensaries, which makes for a fun shopping experience. Gummies are the go-to for many people, but you can also find infused baked goods, mints, beverages, hard candies, taffy, chocolate, savory snacks, and so muc...

Medical Marijuana and Sleep Disorders

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Do you have trouble sleeping? Approximately 50-70 million Americans suffer from one of the over 100 different sleep disorders, according to research by the American Sleep Association (ASA). Each sleep disorder has varied symptoms, which could include restless legs, insomnia, paralysis, hallucinations, night terrors, sleepwalking, teeth grinding as well as difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up.  Medical marijuana may not be the answer for every sleep disorder, but it has shown promising results for some patients, especially when their sleep issues are connected with pain, anxiety, and stress. Because of regulations in our country, there have been limitations in gathering data and conducting studies, but as more states are accepting medical marijuana, there will be a greater understanding.  Not all strains of marijuana are the same, so ideally each sleep disorder should be paired with the right strain. If you want expert guidance, reach out to Frisco Colorado d...

An Introductory Guide to Using Cannabis Creams

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Innovations in cannabis consumption have brought many new products to consumers. Now, more and more folks understand that you don’t need to get high to enjoy the benefits of cannabis. Medical marijuana paved the road for different people to get the benefits of marijuana in different forms. Cannabis-infused topical products, for example, provide an easy, accessible, efficient, and safe way to benefit from its therapeutic properties. Cannabis topicals like marijuana-infused creams, lotions, balms, ointments, patches, etc. provide localized relief by being absorbed through the skin. But what exactly are cannabis topicals, specifically medical cannabis creams? What are they used for? Who would benefit from using them? What Exactly Is a Medical Cannabis Cream? Medical cannabis creams are made by adding a high-quality cannabis concentrate at a specific ratio (i.e. % THC, CBD, etc.) to almost any traditional cream or balm base including other therapeutic pain relief essential oil herbs like a...

What Are Cannabis Terpenes?

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For decades it has been understood that cannabis contains different substances that produce different effects, most famously THC for its mind-altering effects and the elevated mood that it produces. As cannabis research opened up, we learned that other parts of the plant, like CBD, could also provide health benefits without the high, and more recently the world of cannabis has become infatuated with another aspect of the flower: terpenes. But what are cannabis terpenes? Understanding Cannabis Terpenes Terpenes are the chemicals found in plants that give them their smell - for example, aromas of pine trees, lavender bushes, and citrus fruits. In addition to the scents produced by terpenes, certain terpenes are also associated with mood-altering sensations, such as a feeling of relaxation due to the Linalool terpene found in lavender. Today, researchers and marijuana consumers are finding that terpenes can also play an important factor in the high produced by consuming marijuana. Further...

What is Cannabis Shake and How Do You Know If It’s Good?

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Cannabis shake is used to describe the tiny remnants left at the bottom of a container (bag, jar, etc). These leftovers come from cannabis flower nugs, also known as colas. Colas are the clusters of marijuana buds that grow on the stems. When handling, excess bud scraps collect in its container over time. If they come from a high-quality cannabis strain, cannabis shake can be a great budget option for smoking, vaping, cooking, and more. Where To Find Cannabis Shake Dispensaries may sell their cannabis shake to not waste any part of the cannabis plant. With time and handling, specks of cannabis can accumulate at the bottom of a nug jar. Some dispensaries sell these leftovers at a lower price than the flower it came from since their potency and effects are often inconsistent. Cannabis shake may also pile up over time when stored in a jar, but tend to be dry since it takes a while for enough usable shake to accumulate. Cannabis shake can be found in pre-roll options at dispensary which ma...