by Patricia Frye | Oct 15, 2018 | Blog, Cannabis
Cannabis can affect mood in a variety of ways. By alleviating pain, spasms, and insomnia, patients generally feel better because their mood improves as their suffering diminishes. But what you may not realize is that cannabis can positively affect anxiety, mood...
by Patricia Frye | Oct 15, 2018 | Blog, Cannabis
Yes, cannabis treats both inflammatory and neuropathic chronic pain. Both CBD and THC are potent anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants, and protect the nerves from further damage. THC interrupts the pain signal and has a pain distracting benefit so that if the pain is...
by Patricia Frye | Oct 15, 2018 | Blog, Cannabis
Cannabis can benefit patients with opioid addiction by reducing cravings and alleviating the symptoms typically experienced when opioids are reduced – anxiety, pain, muscle spasticity, and nausea. For patients who have escalated their opiate doses for pain...
by Patricia Frye | Aug 1, 2018 | Blog, Cannabis
The endocannabinoid system is a regulating system designed to keep our bodily systems in homeostasis – or balance. It consists of receptors that are present throughout the body and substances that activate the receptors. There is an abundance of these...
by Patricia Frye | Aug 1, 2018 | Blog, Cannabis, Mind-Body
Why is Cannabis an Effective Treatment for Anxiety? Lifestyle choices like an unhealthy diet, poor sleep hygiene, and lack of exercise can lead to anxiety. But sometimes things beyond our control can lead to symptoms associated with anxiety. Finances, family...
by Patricia Frye | Aug 1, 2018 | Blog, Cannabis, Gut Health
Nutrition and the Endocannabinoid System Nutrition is important in achieving optimal health and energy. Proper nutrition is also essential to keep your endocannabinoid system functioning efficiently. The Standard American Diet (SAD) is high in refined carbohydrates,...
