What Is the Effect of Cannabis on Our Memory?

ECHO Connection Effect of Cannabis on Memory
The effect of cannabis on the human brain is a hot topic. One of the primary functions of the neurons in our brain is to store and recall information. Technically, our memory includes sensory, short-term and long-term memory. Sensory memory very briefly stores sensory experience-related details before passing it to the short-term. Short term memory
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CBD and Bone Health—What You Need to Know

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Awareness about bone health and how to prevent it is essential.  According to NOF research, 54 million adults in the United States have osteoporosis and low bone mass. Moreover, osteoporosis results in broken bones in many patients, which may leave them immobile. The Relationship Between the Endocannabinoid System and Bones Several researchers have investigated the
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Can CBD Improve Sleep?

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  Research into the use of CBD for sleeping disorders is ongoing, with several papers published in the past decade or so. In some of older research, the results of CBD’s effects on sleep vary with the experimental conditions and whether the cannabinoid is used separately or with medical marijuana containing THC. In 2007 long-term
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Vaping

With so many options for CBD consumption, it may make some people question why anyone would choose vaping. The answer is pretty simple: absorption happens much faster through vaping since the cannabidiol can then enter the bloodstream via the lungs rather than having to go through the digestive system. Research is also indicating that the
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CBD Skin and Hair Care: The Whole Package

  Recently, we’re seeing yet another burgeoning avenue of the CBD world come into play. The beauty world is now picking up on the merits of cannabinoids. Increasingly, people have been searching for more natural solutions for hair care and with the growing popularity of CBD, it should come as no surprise to find it
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Storage and Care of Your CBD Oil

  You’ve done it. You’re diving in and finding a multitude of health benefits from your CBD. Hopefully you’re finding relief and better health from your product. But have you thought about how to keep it performing at an optimal level?   The good news is, CBD never really goes bad in the sense that
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A Beginner’s Guide to Cannabis

We all probably know something about cannabis, but its classification as an illicit substance has created many myths and misconceptions about the plant and its properties. Here’s an overview of what exactly cannabis is, how it works, and how it’s used. What is Cannabis? Cannabis comes from the cannabis plant (cannabis sativa). It can thrive
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4 Differences Between CBD and THC

Of the more than 100 different cannabinoids so far identified in cannabis plants like hemp, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the most abundant and best understood. Cannabinoids are a class of compounds unique to cannabis. Because they mimic the body’s own endocannabinoids, they are able to interact with our endocannabinoid system and alter neurotransmitter
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Can Cannabinoids Replace Prescription Drugs? This Study Suggests Yes

Some patients who use cannabinoids for medical purposes have been able to reduce or eliminate their intake of prescription medications, including opioid drugs, according to a new peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. “Medical [cannabinoids] may be used intentionally to taper off prescription medications,” the study concluded. The study involved
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Study Finds 1 in 4 Cancer Patients Use Medical Cannabinoids Where They’re Legal

As we continue to observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October to help build awareness of the disease, today we highlight the findings of a new study on the potential benefits of cannabinoids. Cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), have shown promise for helping cancer patients alleviate the nausea, pain, and other symptoms related
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Does CBD Oil Get You High?

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One of the most common questions among those just learning about cannabidiol (CBD) and the compound’s properties and benefits is whether CBD oil can cause a high. The short answer to the question: No! CBD oil cannot get you high. Because CBD oil is extracted from cannabis plants, a common misconception is that it will
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How Does the Body Absorb CBD?

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Scientists are regularly learning more about cannabidiol (CBD) and how it interacts with receptors throughout the body to elicit balancing and healing effects. Studies suggest that CBD may be able to minimize and even eliminate seizure activity, reduce anxiety and depression, manage pain, fight some cancers, and provide anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects that could potentially
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Join ECHO in Recognizing World Heart Day: 5 Tips for Heart Health

Please join us at ECHO in recognizing World Heart Day, an annual international campaign meant to build awareness about heart disease and stroke prevention. Established by the World Heart Federation in 2012, World Heart Day is designed to to encourage small lifestyle changes that can make a powerful difference in the health of your cardiovascular
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CBD Isolate vs. Whole Plant Hemp Oil

Scientists and physicians are regularly learning more about the potential natural benefit properties of cannabidiol (CBD), a natural compound extracted from the common hemp plant. The non-psychoactive cannabinoid has shown that it offers patients and wellness enthusiasts an opportunity to promote balance in their systems without having to deal with the euphoric side effects of
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Chronic Pain Patients Who Use Medical Cannabinoids Reduce Their Prescription Drug Use, Study Finds

Having legal access to medical cannabinoids allow chronic pain patients to reduce their intake of prescription drugs, suggest the findings of a new study published online in the Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. Researchers from the University of New Mexico compared the use of prescription medications of 83 pain patients who were enrolled
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