Posts Tagged ‘health benefits’
How Medical Marijuana Can Help the Elderly
When someone mentions the word “marijuana,” what typically springs to mind is an image of young people smoking recreationally. However, ever since the legalization of medical marijuana in 28 states, the use of medical marijuana among the elderly has become popular as a more natural alternative to prescription medicines. There are various strains of marijuana,…
Read MoreDo I Need Medical Marijuana? A List of Some of the Most Notable Qualifying Conditions
Most people may not realize that cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. This may be because in the U.S. under federal law, it is illegal to be in possession of this plant. Times have changed, though, and as 28 states in the have legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes, the use…
Read MoreHow to Make Medical Marijuana-infused Tea
With the advent of medical marijuana cards so too came a whole host of new and inventive ways to consume medical marijuana. All across California, MMJ card holders are transforming their cannabis into delicious juices, whipping them up into tasty treats — both sweet and savory — and vaping it away till their hearts’ content.…
Read More10 Health Benefits of Having a Medical Marijuana Card
Medical marijuana and the issuing of MMJ cards in California has made the drug one of the most mainstream medicinal and social forms of treatment in the United States. In this article, we’re going to explore some of the biggest benefits of medical marijuana and what having that all-important California medical marijuana card means for…
Read MoreWhy MMJ Helps Some People Sleep But Not Others
Although insomnia is not one of the qualifying conditions for obtaining medical cannabis in California, it is often a symptom of many of the qualifying conditions that allow you to apply for an online cannabis card. Most people have difficulty sleeping or have periods of wakefulness at some point or other in their life, but…
Read MoreSmoking vs. Vaping: The Best Way to Consume Medical Marijuana
Living in the dawn of the medical marijuana card revolution sure does have its perks. Not only are more MMJ card holders able to access the amazing benefits of this super plant, but they’re also spoiled by all the ways they can consume it. But tinctures, edibles, topical lotions and juices still take a backseat.…
Read MoreShould Medical Marijuana Be Available to Those with a History of Mental Illness?
If you’re at all informed regarding medical marijuana use, then you’ll be aware that it is considered by some as a trigger for certain mental illnesses. But is it really a trigger, or is that a conspiracy theory preached by those who intend to demonize medical marijuana. It can’t be hard with things such as…
Read MoreWhich Medical Marijuana Strain Do I Need If I Have Insomnia?
Insomnia is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Most people will experience the inability to sleep at some stage in their lives, but true insomnia can be a debilitating condition. It can be a symptom of an illness such as stress, heart disease or sleep apnea and can cause health issues such…
Read MoreThe Tinctures Trend: The New Way to Consume Medical Marijuana
Tinctures seem to be the hot new trend in medical marijuana, but to a newbie, they can be slightly confusing. What do you even do with a small bottle of what appears to be weed alcohol? How can this really help relieve the symptoms that have caused you to seek a medical marijuana card? If…
Read More8 Celebrities Who Endorse Medical Marijuana
When it comes to celebrity endorsements, the Venn diagram between recreational and medical marijuana generally appears as a singular circle. Although there are many A-listers whose love of green goes under the radar, as the conversation regarding legalization grows every year, so, too, does the number of celebs who supply ringing endorsements for marijuana use. For a…
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