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Why are cannabis-based medicines prescribed for Multiple Sclerosis?

Introductory notes This article is intended for whomever does not want or can purchase the published studies off expensive and often very technical peer reviewed studies. Here are summarized and explained the findings regarding therapeutic uses as well as side effects of cannabinoid products for patients with Multiple Sclerosis. The...

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Cannabis vs Diazepam: data & facts

Cannabis vs Diazepam (Valium) As a scientist, I firmly believe in the power of data and facts. That is why I wanted the facts I am presenting here to speak for themselves. Diazepam (Valium) is a member of the Benzodiazepine family of drugs. It is prescribed for treating anxiety, pain,...

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Endocannabinoids analgesic effect: science explained

An introduction to the Endocannabinoid System (ES) With the groundbreaking identification of the Cannabinoid Receptors (CB1 in 1990 and CB2 in 1993), it seemed somehow evident that our body must produce its natural ligands (the substances that bind and activate receptors). (1,2) N-arachidonoyl ethanolamide was the compound firstly isolated that...

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Epic cholesterol-lowering birthday pie

Mulberry to treat high cholesterol and lower blood glucose levels? This is a fantastic raw vegan cake made with an incredible source of antioxidants, the mulberry. Several studies demonstrated that this plant lowers LDL-cholesterol(the bad guy). This is due to two brother compounds, isoquercitrinand astragalin, contained in mulberries. The former,...