Parkinsons
What do you suggest for Parkinson symptoms
My partner is in the early stages of Parkinson’s, with mild tremors and stiffness, but most days they’re good, at least right now. We’re considering …
My mother suffers from Parkinson's Disease and spinal stenosis
"Would you recommend a particular CBD product for relief of her pain (mostly back and leg pain)? Would you recommend adding THC to the CBD …
How THCV May Help With Parkinson’s, Diabetes & Osteoporosis
There are over 100 cannabinoids in the cannabis plant—of which tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the most well studied. But as we learn more …
Can Cannabis Help With Motor Function in Parkinson’s Patients?
A growing number of folks in the medical marijuana community believe that cannabis’s therapeutic properties will have great applications for neurodegenerative diseases in the years …
How Cannabidiol, or CBD, Can Help With Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the substantia nigra, a section of the brain where dopamine, a neurotransmitter, is made. Neurotransmitters carry messages …
6 Strengthening Moves for Parkinson’s Disease Patients
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, balance and coordination. Folks with this progressive disease can experience muscle rigidity, tremors and stiffness in …
A Holistic Approach to Living With Parkinson’s Disease
Conventional therapeutic approaches to Parkinson’s disease usually involve surgery and medications to address symptoms and supply the body with dopamine. However, patients can also undertake …
How Parkinson’s Disease Affects the Endocannabinoid System
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the substantia nigra, a part of the brain where nerve cells normally produce dopamine. Dopamine is a …
3 Popular Questions about Marijuana & Parkinson’s Disease Answered
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that unfortunately doesn’t have a cure. Traditional pharmaceutical medications show some success keeping symptoms in check (albeit with some …
A Brief History of Cannabis Use for Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the United States, after Alzheimer’s disease. It’s also the 14th most common cause of death …
Marijuana’s Role in Helping Parkinson’s Disease Patients
Scientists have been investigating the endocannabinoid system in neurodegenerative diseases for many years. So, it’s no surprise that cannabis, which acts on this system, could …
The Medicinal Benefits of THCA
What is THCA? Often confused with THC, THCA is a little known cannabinoid that has shown great medicinal promise. Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid is often misunderstood due …