How Cannabinoids Works
The Potential of CBD to Support Bone Health
Tuesday, 30 July 2019
by ECHO Connection
Bone problems, including traditional fractures as well as osteoporosis, pose a significant threat to one’s health. When your bones aren’t healthy, it typically means you can become weak, can’t get exercise, or experience other issues. Bone degeneration is thought by many to be a side effect of old age, and therefore unavoidable. However, there is
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CBD and Anxiety—The Research Continues
Tuesday, 07 May 2019
by andrea
A Case study among psychiatric patients suggests that CBD may be a helpful support for treatment of anxiety and sleep disorders The Wholeness Center in Fort Collins Colorado is a large mental health clinic integrating psychiatry with holistic modalities such as acupuncture, naturopathy, yoga, neurofeedback, and more. The center has been using CBD as a
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CBD and Gut Health
Thursday, 25 April 2019
by andrea
In the US, over 1.5 million people are affected by various gut disorders. Crohn’s Disease is a chronic condition that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract, while ulcerative colitis is restricted to the colon. Both of these diseases cause inflammation and a varying amount of pain and discomfort for the patient. Some common
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Upcoming Study on CBD and Anorexia Nervosa
Thursday, 25 April 2019
by andrea
Around 30 million people in the US suffer from eating disorders. Could CBD help? INSYS Therapeutics and the Center for Medicinal Cannabis announced that they would be conducting a study on how CBD could benefit adults who suffer from Anorexia Nervosa. It will be performed at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine
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Cannabinoids for Veterans
Wednesday, 20 February 2019
by Ashlee Galyean
The official stance of the Department of Defense for active military personnel states that any usage of illicit substances by said personnel is grounds for punishment and possible discharge from the military. Both recreational and medical marijuana usage is unacceptable to active duty personnel, as stated. But what about CBD derived from hemp? The answer
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Canadians are Embracing the Neural Protective Qualities of CBD
Tuesday, 12 February 2019
by Ashlee Galyean
A study undertaken in 2016 in Canada–a country with the highest incidence of MS worldwide–shows that, for the most part, Canadians with MS are, at the very least, open to the idea of cannabidiols. With 54.3% of participants approving of cannabis use, 33.2% remaining neutral, 19.5% of participants using cannabis, and 50.2% of the remaining
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CBD Skin and Hair Care: The Whole Package
Friday, 14 December 2018
by Ashlee Galyean
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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Can Cannabinoids Replace Prescription Drugs? This Study Suggests Yes
Tuesday, 17 October 2017
by ECHO
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
Thursday, 05 October 2017
by ECHO
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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Chronic Pain Patients Who Use Medical Cannabinoids Reduce Their Prescription Drug Use, Study Finds
Wednesday, 27 September 2017
by ECHO
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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Evidence Shows CBD Reduces Negative Long-Term Risks of THC
Monday, 18 September 2017
by ECHO
A new study has found evidence that the non-psychoactive compound cannabidiol (CBD) may protect adolescents against the long-term psychiatric risks of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive ingredient in cannabis. Neuroscientists at Indiana University found that CBD possesses properties that protect against symptoms like impaired memory caused by THC in adolescent mice. While CBD does not
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Can CBD Help with Thyroid Disorders?
Wednesday, 13 September 2017
by ECHO
Among the questions our ECHO specialists have received is whether cannabidiol (CBD) has any beneficial effect for thyroid conditions. Thanks to the thousands of studies conducted on CBD, scientists and medical professionals understand he therapeutic potential of the cannabinoid now more than ever. With that said, there’s still an urgent need for more studies investigating
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Study Finds Regular Cannabinoid Use May Reduce the Severity of Pancreatitis
Thursday, 07 September 2017
by ECHO
Findings in a new study suggest that consuming cannabinoids regularly reduces the severity of acute alcoholic pancreatitis (AAP). Researchers from the Mercer School of Medicine retrospectively examined 10 years of a hospital’s records on acute alcoholic patients as they were being admitted into the hospital. The analyzed the severity of the patients’ pancreatitis and compared
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5 Ways CBD May Be Able to Complement Chemotherapy Treatments
Tuesday, 05 September 2017
by ECHO
Those undergoing chemotherapy treatments for cancer can experience uncomfortable and sometimes debilitating side effects. Chemotherapy – or “chemo” — is a category of intravenously administered medicines or drugs that are designed to attack rapidly growing cancer cells. The drugs are very strong, and they kill any cell growing fast, even healthy ones. This can lead
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Study Finds Cannabinoids May Help Ease Nerve Pain
Thursday, 24 August 2017
by ECHO
A new study commissioned by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has found evidence that cannabinoids may be effective for reducing neuropathic pain. A team of 11 researchers from the VA Portland Health Care System and Oregon Health and Science University reviewed the findings of 27 previously published studies that investigated cannabinoids and chronic
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