Showing posts with label Sleep Disorders. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sleep Disorders. Show all posts

Thursday 6 April 2023

"The Effectivenes of Medicinal Cannabis in Adults with Non-Cancer Diagnoses"

This research conducted through a retrospective medical record review aimed to describe the characteristics and effectiveness of medicinal cannabis use in adults with non-cancer diagnoses in Australia. 
People with chronic conditions may benefit from using medicinal cannabis for treating chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s and other conditions. 


The study reviewed 157 medical records, with the majority of patients were predominantly female (63.7%), aged 63.0 years, and from the Greater Sydney region (86.6%). Most patients were born in Australia (66.9%) , with 17.8% stating previous cannabis use and having neurological (58.0%) or musculoskeletal (24.8%) conditions.


The findings showed that 53.5% of patients perceived medicinal cannabis to be beneficial. Significant changes over time were observed in various symptom assessments, including pain, bowel problems, fatigue, difficulty sleeping, mood, quality of life (QoL), breathing problems, and appetite.

Friday 5 August 2022

"The use of Medical Cannabis for Treating Cancer Related Symptoms in Oncology Patients"

Many comorbidities are associated with oncology diseases. In cancer, the associated symptoms include pain, anxiety, depression, insomnia, decreased in quality of life, increased disability and negative effects on sexuality.



These symptoms are some of the most fundamental causes of suffering and disability for oncology patients while undergoing therapies, and some may even lead to worse prognosis.

Traditionally, cancer-related pain is mainly treated by opioid analgesics but a promising substitute for opioid-based medication is Medical Cannabis (MC) and
Cannabinoid treatment for cancer-related pain is generally recognized as safe!

Despite the fact that there is a knowledge gap in the study of Cannabis, especially for treating cancer-related pain, a 2020 study showed that most cancer patients requested MC treatment from their oncologist.

The Adverse Effects (AEs) from cannabinoids for cancer treatment are generally well tolerated by the patients and categorized as mild to moderate and the most frequent AEs are memory impairment, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting and xerostomia (dry mouth).

The Study...

This long-term study was conducted between January 2019 and September 2021 in Israel and pulished in
Frontiers in Pain Research on 20 May 2022.
The institutional Ethics Committee of Haemek Medical Center and Galil Medical Center also approved the study.

Researchers conducted a multi-center, prospective, 6-month longitudinal study that followed up on the effectiveness and safety parameters of MC treatment for cancer-associated symptoms.

Wednesday 22 September 2021

How To Use CBD For Unbelievable Sleep

These days, it is almost impossible for people to “turn off” between constant smartphone connection and rising digital social pressures, rates of insomnia and other sleep-related disorders 

Whether you toss and turn all night, or lay there thinking about the problems of the day, it can be frustrating not getting great sleep, especially if you’ve tried all of the things that are supposed to help:

  • Exercising during the day
  • “Winding down” an hour before bed
  • Not consuming caffeine beverages in the afternoon
  • Going to bed at the same time every night, with the same routine
  • Stop drinking alcohol
  • Creating a super dark room with blackout shades
  • Putting in ear plugs
  • Turning on the blue-light filter on your phones or putting away your devices completely before bed-time
  • And every vitamin, supplement, and herb out there!
The fact is, sometimes you still can’t get a good night’s sleep. It’s not your fault there’s something bigger going on.
If you don’t want to resort to prescription medications, then CBD could be the answer you’ve been waiting for. It does absolutely jaw-dropping things to your sleep because of its many wonderful medicinal properties.
It can stop the racing thoughts, help you calm down and finally get the kind of deep, restorative sleep you’ve been dreaming about for YEARS. In this mega-guide, we’re going to show you how.

Tuesday 14 May 2019

"7 Ways Your Whole Family Can Use CBD"

CBD (short for cannabidiol) is a natural, non-psychoactive compound extracted from the cannabis sativa plant.

Popular for its calming and relaxing effects, CBD is by many used as a natural remedy against stress and anxiety-related issues.


While some prefer to use it as a mere sleep-inducing helper, others reach for it when combating things such as chronic pain, nausea, inflammation, illness, and bad cardiovascular health.No matter the reason, it’s important to note that we are all different, and so what works for me might not necessarily work for you.

So, while the choices and opportunities are many, the potential benefits are for you to discover.

And so we present to you, 7 ways your whole family can use CBD.

1. Through Food - for a Healthy Gut

What better way to introduce your family to CBD than through food. Not only is it an easy and convenient way to implement a newcomer in your daily routine, but while oral consumption of CBD has a lower bioavailability than other methods (4 to 20%), it has been shown to produce longer lasting effects.
Keeping your gut healthy is key to good overall well-being, and with both our immune system and our metabolism largely depending on our gut health, it’s important to keep a note of what’s going on down there.
No matter your cooking style, there are plenty of options out there, and if you haven’t found your match yet - feel free to experiment. Who knows, maybe you’ll discover a whole new way to use CBD in the kitchen!

2. At Night - for a Sound Sleep

Another great way your household can benefit from CBD is in the late hours when the day is done and it’s time to drift off to dreamland.
CBD for sleep has shown to hold significant benefits with findings suggesting that CBD has powerful anxiolytic effects in both animals and humans. So, whether it’s pain or anxiety keeping your eyes from shutting when it’s time to call it a day, there’s a way to help those restless nights for the whole family.

3. In Stressful Situations - to Combat the Stress Symptoms

Bodies of all ages can experience the feeling of stress. In fact, chances are that your little ones might get that anxious feeling more often than you’re aware of.
According to recent studies, a whole 35% of children experience stress-related health problems. Now, this doesn’t just cover normative stress, the natural stress that gradually occurs when a child develops. In this case, we’re also talking about stress that is induced by things such as changes, replacements, and separation.
Therefore, whether it’s the youngest of the household or it’s the older segment that could use a little help shake off the everyday stress, CBD might be a solution.

4. On the Skin - as Nourishing Skin Care

The skin is your body’s largest organ and deserves just as much attention as you give the rest of your body. Made from organic and food-grade ingredients, our CBD skin care products are so pure that you can eat them. However, we’d recommend slathering them all over your body instead.
The anti-inflammatory and natural oil regulating effects in CBD skin care products will leave your skin feeling calm and moisturised, and if you or one of your loved ones suffers from a problematic skin condition, the benefits could go even further. Whether it’s diaper rash, dry skin or skin irritation you’re dealing with at home, CBD skin care could potentially help.

5. For Anxiety - in All Ages

Both stress and anxiety are natural components of our primal functions that affect bodies and minds of all ages. On the positive side, anxiety allows us to maintain healthy mental and emotional output, while on the negative side, the impact of stress and anxiety, especially if long term, can turn out to have both strange and debilitating effects on our bodies.
Luckily, a 2015 analysis suggests that CBD oil is a promising potential treatment for numerous forms of anxiety. These include things like social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

6. To Support your Endocannabinoid System

CBD works directly with the endocannabinoid system (ECS). The endocannabinoid system is a vast network of receptors and cannabis-like chemicals. Together, they act like a dimmer switch, subtly increasing or diminishing activity in the body to help it return to a state of homeostasis again.
CBD is thought to boost the endocannabinoid system if it has either become depleted, or for some reason has been thrown out of balance. For that reason, CBD serves as a great tool to have to hand in case your system needs a reset.

7. As a Treat for your Fluffy Friends

If you’re a family with a pooch, you know that there’s no way that they shouldn’t be included in this list. For many, our furry friends are in fact family, and naturally, that means making sure that they have the best possible life at all times.
There is a long list of reasons why CBD for pets can be a good idea. Aside from it being a great anxiolytic and antidepressant, CBD also has the potential to treat both seizures and cases of epilepsy. On top of that, it has shown to increase both appetite and to help with nausea.
We hope this little guide has helped and given you inspiration on how to introduce CBD to your household. There are so many different ways of implementing CBD in your routines, and there’s no limit to just how creative you can be.