Obtaining good sleep is one of the most important factors in maintaining good health. Long-term sleep deprivation is a harrowing condition, with negative effects including: Irritability Weight gain Increased risk of cardiovascular problems Increased risk of experiencing a fatal accident Depression It’s no wonder that over 8 million Americans are prescribed some kind of sleep […]
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Scientific research has given us multiple studies indicating that dopamine levels in the brain are impacted by marijuana use. But what about the brain’s other neurotransmitter, serotonin? Serotonin plays critical roles in multiple bodily functions, including sleep and mood regulation. Since it has been linked with the endocannabinoid system, there is some potential for marijuana
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Sex and Medical Marijuana? There’s a lot of talk about marijuana, but nobody seems to be talking about one of its best benefits: A raging sex life. Sure, it sounds strange, but the truth is that it’s been used to get people down and dirty for thousands of years. In fact, ancient cultures often used
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How Marijuana Affects Driving With more states legalizing marijuana, there is growing concern about impaired driving for those who use cannabis. While many people think that driving high is less dangerous than driving drunk, statistics show that 34 percent of car accident fatalities were related to drug use while 39 percent were attributed to alcohol.
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What Are Muscle Spasms? Muscle spasms are involuntary contractions of a muscle – or sometimes more than one muscle — that cause the painful symptom of muscle cramps. Cramping muscles feel tight, painful, and hard. Everyone has occasional muscle spasms, but chronic muscle spasms are a symptom of many conditions. Many things can increase your
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Although medicinal cannabis is now being legalized in many states and increasing numbers of medical professionals are acknowledging its many advantages for patients suffering from a wide variety of conditions, many people who could benefit from its use are reluctant to give it a try because of some of the negative connotations associated with it.
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Times are changing, and there is a growing use of cannabis among senior citizens despite the typical stereotype of its use being irresponsible teens. Medical marijuana is more than just a drug that gets you high, and with the help of science, its many therapeutic benefits have been brought to light. Its increased use is
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There is a system within the human body called the endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system can be credited to the psychological and physical effects of cannabis. If you want to understand the meaning of the term “endocannabinoid system,” it is important to learn about the entomology of the term. “Endo” means endogenous, which refers to
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If you’re seeking medical cannabis treatments for a condition or conditions you have, you’ve come to the right practice. Our Boca Raton Medical Marijuana Doctor can help you determine your eligibility and find you the right treatment to suit your needs. It’s important to know beforehand, however, that medical marijuana can come in a variety
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The Beginner’s Guide To Cannabidiol: What It Is, What It Does, Who It’s For Medical marijuana has become an increasingly popular topic of discussion. Given the constant barrage of information surrounding the use of medical marijuana, it can be difficult to separate fact from opinion. And so, we sought to create a beginner’s guide, in
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