medical marijuana gainesville
Hemp CBD vs. Marijuana CBD: What’s the difference?
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is an active chemical found in both hemp and marijuana plants. It is one of the most essential components of the cannabis (which includes marijuana and hemp) plant due to its plethora of research-based health benefits. This includes the following: Analgesic or pain-relieving properties Anti-inflammatory Chemopreventive activities Neuroprotective properties Antineoplastic Neuroprotective Unlike…
Read MoreDoes Medical Marijuana Have an Impact on the Immune System?
There have been countless studies tackling the different health benefits of medical marijuana in the body. Some examples include pain management, anxiety control, appetite booster, sleep quality improvement, and prevention of tumor growth. This innovative treatment option has also proven useful in managing several health conditions, such as seizures and the symptoms of AIDS and…
Read MoreNon-Opioid Treatment for Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is one of the leading causes of hospital visits and medical care costs. In fact, the CDC estimated that about 20.4% or 50 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. Some of the most common culprits of chronic pain include: Low back pain Neck pain Joint pain / Arthritis Neuropathic pain or neuropathy or…
Read MoreCan Medical Marijuana Help ALS patients?
There has been a growing interest in how marijuana can help patients diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Many patients are trying medical marijuana to help manage their symptoms and disease. There have been reports that suggest marijuana is effective and may even help to prolong life. What is ALS? ALS is a progressive…
Read MoreMedical Marijuana for Epilepsy Management
Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that is characterized by recurring seizures. These seizures are the result of a sudden brain activity that disrupts how the brain cells function. This condition affects more than 3 million people worldwide. As of 2015, 1.2% of the US population had active epilepsy. Most people who have epilepsy rely…
Read MoreCBD, THC, Cannabis, Marijuana: Know the Difference
With recreational marijuana now legal in 18 U.S. states as well as Washington D.C. and Guam, the growing trend of using marijuana legally has opened different options for consumers. These days, it’s no longer unusual to hear about different kinds of marijuana products available in the market. Besides its recreational use, marijuana is also widely…
Read MoreMedical Marijuana Treatment for PTSD
The use of medical marijuana for managing various conditions has seen a shift in recent years. Once controversial and problematic for its supposed addictive tendencies, now some states have legalized medical marijuana to treat various diseases. As of this writing, medical use of cannabis is now legal with a physician’s recommendation in 37 U.S. states.…
Read MoreCan Marijuana Help With Neurological Disorders?
Medical marijuana is most commonly used in the United States for pain management and relief. Even though it is not appropriate for severe, acute pain, such as that caused by bone fractures or surgeries, it is effective enough to manage chronic pain that plagues more than 50 million American adults. Medical marijuana is safer than…
Read MoreHow Medical Marijuana Can Help With Cancer Symptoms
When it comes to cancer treatment, we most commonly think of chemotherapy and radiation. While these treatments are often very effective, they come with many side effects, including pain. One way to minimize these symptoms is through the use of medical marijuana. Not only does marijuana help with symptom relief, but studies have shown it…
Read MoreHow Marijuana Helps Chronic Back Pain
Back pain is a common ailment but can be debilitating to experience. Worse still, it can be brought on suddenly, leaving patients in severe pain while affecting their quality of life. Just how common is back pain? It is estimated that 60%-70% of individuals in developing countries experience back pain at some point in their…
Read MoreWhy it is Time to Stop Pain Killers and Start Medical Marijuana Treatment for Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is a concern for millions of Americans. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimated about 50 million Americans had chronic pain in 2016. This can have a significant impact on their ability to work and participate in activities of daily living. Many of these individuals have been prescribed opioid medication, which can lead…
Read MoreCan Medical Marijuana Really Help Manage Chronic Pain in Seniors?
Pain is your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong. Sadly, chronic pain comes with aging, making seniors most susceptible to it. Chronic pain affects around 50 million adults in the U.S. alone. Because of this, experts are investigating better and safer pain treatment methods. Along the way, they found that marijuana can…
Read MoreMedical Marijuana for Managing Parkinson’s Disease Pain
For years, the medical benefits of marijuana have been explored as an alternative treatment for patients suffering from chronic pain, sleeping problems, and neurologic disorders. However, as a highly regulated drug that is prone to abuse, many states have enumerated qualifying conditions that will make the use of medical marijuana legal and justifiable. In Florida,…
Read MoreHow Medical Marijuana Can Help in the Management of HIV Patients
The effective use of medical marijuana or cannabis for HIV treatment has long been documented. While considered an illegal substance in the past, the medical and wellness community now recognizes that cannabis may help with slowing down the disease’s progression or alleviating some of the symptoms. To be eligible for medical marijuana treatment at Advanced…
Read MoreCBD treatment brings relief for cancer patients
Cancer is the name given to a group of diseases that are characterized by some of the body’s cells dividing without stopping and spreading into the surrounding tissue. Cancer has been at the forefront of the medical cannabis movement with many seeking to prove through research cannabis’ efficacy in treating symptoms as well as showing…
Read MoreHere’s How Medical Marijuana Can Help in Glaucoma Management
There has been increasing interest over the use of marijuana to treat glaucoma as more states consider the legalization of cannabis. In fact, according to the book Marijuana as Medicine, glaucoma is often the most cited medical reason for medical marijuana use. Our medical marijuana doctor in Gainesville said that marijuana as an alternative glaucoma…
Read MoreFind Out How Various Types of Arthritis Cause Pain
Arthritis is a debilitating disease that affects the joints. There are over 100 joint-related conditions that can be linked to arthritis, but the most common types can be narrowed down to three. All of these types come with pain and some degree of movement limitation, depending on the severity. At Gainesville pain management center, our…
Read MoreMedical Marijuana for Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS), a lifelong degenerative condition, has no known cure. This disease affects the functions of the brain and spinal cord, and it is also an autoimmune disorder that damages a patient’s immune system. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, some 2.5 million people around the world have been diagnosed…
Read MoreManaging Your Arthritic Pain Through Medical Marijuana
These days, many people want to try alternative treatment options for arthritic pain due to the ongoing opioid crisis. Medical marijuana is just that! This type of treatment has provided several benefits for people who are trying to manage arthritic pain. The symptoms of arthritis include inflammation, stiffness, swelling, tenderness and limited joint movements. All…
Read MoreMedical Marijuana: What Medical Conditions Qualify? Part 1.
Medical Marijuana is a term describing the use of the marijuana plant as a treatment of several medical conditions. It’s basically derived from the plant, cannabis sativa, the same plant that people use as a recreational drug, but it is now taken for medical purposes. In America, more than half of the states and the…
Read MoreTreatment of Multiple Sclerosis with Medical Marijuana (7 great effects of CBD use)
Whether you suffer from Multiple Sclerosis (MS) for two years or twenty, your experience with treatment and doctors may be the same. You probably feel like you’ve tried almost everything – you have given a chance to some unconventional drugs or treatments and have gone to see doctors of all specialties. You might feel like…
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