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Dr. Russo: Cannabis for Parkinsons and Alzheimers Diseases

An interview with Dr. Ethan Russo: https://www.forbes.com/sites/abbierosner/2019/02/26/cannabis-for-parkinsons-and-alzheimers-diseases-an-interview-with-dr-ethan-russo/?fbclid=IwAR32ekhMNHTkXT27DSU40ZhlLd9EYCZgFgAg2eqiZwSI8pwBxXy7CoxDS5U#1c957c9d5dd6 In this interview, Dr. Russo shares an informed and insightful vision of how cannabis-derived medicine stands to benefit two of the more intractable neurological conditions facing older adults, Parkinson’s (PD) and Alzheimer’s (AD) diseases. Quotes:  The best results in PD were reported in a Czech study in 2004,…

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Sativex (cannabis-derived) Trial Planned For Alzheimer’s

UK researchers are launching a trial looking at a cannabis-based therapy for Alzheimer’s https://www.marketwatch.com/story/uk-researchers-are-launching-a-phase-2-trial-looking-at-a-cannabis-based-therapy-for-alzheimers-2019-02-15 The study team plans to recruit volunteers between 55 and 90 years of age who have symptoms of agitation or aggression. The volunteers will be split into two groups: those who receive Sativex and those who receive a placebo. After four…

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New Canadian Study of Cannabis with Alzheimer’s

https://www.civilized.life/articles/medical-marijuana-may-be-an-effective-treatment-for-these-lesser-known-symptoms-of-alzheimers/ The drug trial is being funded by a £300,000 ($386,882) grant from Alzheimer’s Research UK and will explore the effectiveness of Sativex—a cannabis-derived drug currently used to reduce muscle stiffness and spasms in MS patients—in reducing symptoms of aggression and agitation. The researchers are looking to recruit 60 participants with Alzheimer’s between the ages…

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What are the health benefits of THC?

15 Essential Health Benefits of THC http://www.green-flower.com/articles/219/8-amazing-benefits-of-thc?fbclid=IwAR3p9anaW4Vgb_Uhgq41EVF1m8DR79yH59TXRRCZ4mTv9AwZ5-yhFujl-Qg Pain, nausea, protects the brain, sleep, PTSD, brain growth, appetite, antibacterial, enhances senses, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator, anti tumor (?), muscle relaxant, anti-convulsant

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Seniors Turn to Cannabis for Pain

  “A study published in the the European Journal of Internal Medicine by Israeli researchers found that 93.7 of patients reported medicinal improvements after six months of marijuana-based treatment. Authors of the study conclude; “Our study finds that the therapeutic use of cannabis is safe and efficacious in the elderly population. Cannabis use may decrease…

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What is the THCV research?

This is the entire article on THCV from the https://marijuanadoctors.com site: The United States is seeing a dramatic increase in the popularity of marijuana used for relaxation and pain relief. One of the contributing reasons is the legalization of medical marijuana in 30 states and counting. Due to the increased production, education and availability of…

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The Most Important Cannabis Studies of 2018

The Most Important Cannabis Studies of 2018 (Feeling rather disgusted by the rat studies, but here we are.) https://www.leafly.com/news/science-tech/the-most-important-cannabis-studies-of-2018 Safe Pain Relief:  By all accounts, those 65-and-over are the fastest growing demographic of cannabis consumers, but seniors still remain the largest voting block against legalization. In the study, over 900 elderly Israeli patients (75% of…

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Dear Friends: Stay alert!

Dear friends, I think we have discovered a river of concern on this site (or in consulting terminology, a ‘felt need’).  Just since starting this website two months ago, I’ve been contacted by friends, friends of friends, and family members who are struggling with these health issues either for themselves or their partners or children.…

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