The use of marijuana for medical purposes is on the rise—and for good reason. Over the years, experts have found that medical marijuana and cannabis are effective treatments for various ailments, and can help people manage the chronic pain that comes with them. Many medical marijuana users are astounded by the increase in their quality [...]
With a growing list of benefits being discovered every few months, medical marijuana usage in the healthcare industry is at its peak. More and more people are willing to opt for it as a treatment for their health conditions. While medical cannabis is generally perceived to be a drug that younger people use, the elderly [...]
Most marijuana users are already familiar with smoking it. This is the most common method of administration and has been around for centuries. However, smoking anything is far from the safest choice. There are other less popular methods of administering medical marijuana that are far safer than smoking it. These methods include vaporizer products, disposable [...]
Despite many states legalizing the medical use of marijuana, there has been a raging debate about whether medical professionals should use in their treatment plans—despite its effectiveness. Many argue that medical marijuana shouldn’t be legalized because of its supposed addictive characteristics. However, the rules and regulations surrounding the sale of medical marijuana can tackle potential [...]
Statistics for cardiovascular issues and heart disease prevalence in the United States are alarming. Heart disease happens to be the leading cause of death for men and women of most racial and ethnic groups. At least one person dies because of a cardiovascular disease every 37 seconds and 1 in 4 deaths of an American is [...]
According to statistics, 31.1% of adults experience an anxiety disorder at any point in their lives and at least 19% have developed a disorder in the past year. The prevalence of the disorder is higher in women than men and this is the most commonly occurring mental illness in the United States, impacting up to 40 [...]
Palliative care is medical care specialized for people who have and are living with a serious illness. It focuses on improving the quality of life for a person diagnosed from a terminal illness. It lays emphasis on providing relief from the severity of the symptoms and emotional distress related to the illness. Can everyone provide palliative [...]
Crohn’s disease, also known as inflammatory bowel disease, causes chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract and can be painful for those living with this disorder. It is caused by an abnormal response by the immune system. However, while it’s commonly mistaken with ulcerative colitis, it is in fact different. The latter is a disease which only [...]
Since being legalized in California in 1996, medical marijuana is now legal in 33 states in the United States. With numerous proven benefits for cancer patients and those suffering from multiple sclerosis and chronic pain, it has become a popular alternative to opiates. This has also reduced the number of prescription drug overdoses in the [...]
One of the most common reasons people in the United States go to the doctor is for pain. For a majority of the people, the pain is short-lived and goes away relatively quickly after treatment. Unfortunately, for others, it turns into chronic unrelenting suffering. Understanding Non-Malignant Chronic Pain Non-malignant chronic pain is described as persistent [...]
