"Medical Cannabis Treatment in Autism: Analysis of Safety and Efficacy"

There has been a dramatic increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) worldwide. 

Recently anecdotal evidence of possible therapeutic effects of cannabis products has emerged. 

The aim of this study is to characterize the epidemiology of ASD patients receiving medical cannabis treatment and to describe its safety and efficacy. 

Researchers analyse the data prospectively collected as part of the treatment program of 188 ASD patients treated with medical cannabis between 2015 and 2017. The treatment in majority of the patients was based on cannabis oil containing 30% CBD and 1.5% THC.

The Study...

During the study period, 188 ASD patients initiated the treatment. Diagnosis of ASD was established in accordance with the accepted practice in Israel. 6 board certified paediatric psychiatrists and neurologists were responsible for treatment of 125 patients (80.6%), the remaining 30 children were referred by 22 other physicians.

"Can CBD Help With Menopause Symptoms"?

Every woman will go through menopause at some point in her life, yet it is still something that many are unfortunately underinformed about. Going through such a massive change in your body can be stressful, but the more you know about it, the better you can prepare. 

Many of the symptoms of menopause can be incredibly unpleasant. Therefore, knowing how to deal with them can help to alleviate at least some of them, and in turn, reduce the stress and discomfort that comes with them.

What Exactly is Menopause?

Menopause is the period of time when the menstrual cycle, and thus fertility, comes to an end. This occurs when your ovaries stop producing the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. Menopause is thought to come in three stages, lasting about a year: Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause.