Terpenes – What they are and why do they help?

Terpenes are aromatic compounds found in many plants. Cannabis plants contain a high number of terpenes, which give cannabis products a distinctive aroma and flavor. Terpenes found in plants will protect plants from harsh weather, predators or enhance pollination. Terpenes can enhance the health benefits alone, or synergistically with cannabinoids. They can have an entourage […]

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Cannabis

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain & spinal cord, weakens muscles and impacts physical function. Common symptoms ALS patients present with are muscle weakness, spasticity, drooling, pain, and cachexia There is no cure for ALS. Therapy and medication can slow ALS, reduce symptoms and make patients more […]

Cancer, Chemotherapy and Cannabis

Medical cannabis can help treat symptoms associated with cancer and chemotherapy & radiation treatments, it is NOT a cure! What symptoms can medical cannabis help with? Pain Neuropathic pain Insomnia Nausea & vomiting Anxiety Motivation Appetite stimulation PAIN: A 2020 study showed that cancer patients using cannabis for 6 months had an increased quality of […]

Anxiety, Chronic Pain and Cannabis

You are not alone! Chronic Pain is defined as persistent pain that lasts longer than 3 months. It affects more than 50 million adults in the United States, which is 20% of the US population. Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting over 40 million Americans. Anxiety is one of […]