Are Cannabinoids Beneficial for Macular Degeneration? Here’s What Research Says

Affecting more than 10 million Americans, macular degeneration is an incurable eye disease caused by the deterioration of the central portion of the retina. Studies suggest that cannabinoids possess neuroprotective properties that can be beneficial for maintaining retinal health. What is Macular Degeneration? Macular degeneration, also referred to as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is caused
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Study Discovers Cannabinoids Help Treat Psoriasis

In continued observation of Psoriasis Awareness Month, today ECHO investigates the findings of a study published in the Journal of Dermatological Science that examines whether plant-derived cannabinoids can play a role in the treatment of psoriasis. Affecting approximately 7.5 million people in the United States, psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the immune system
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Regular Cannabinoid Use Linked to Lower Stress, Says Study

One of the effects of chronic cannabinoid use could be a more subdued response when faced with stressful situations, according to a new study published Psychopharmacology. Scientists from Washington State University found that when placed in a simulated stressful situation, those who regularly consume cannabinoids produce less cortisol, the body’s main stress hormone. While cortisol
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Cannabinoids Beneficial for COPD? A Look at the Research

Affecting millions of Americans, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of chronic inflammatory lung diseases that obstruct airflow from the lungs and make it difficult to breathe. The term COPD typically includes two main progressive lung conditions – emphysema and chronic bronchitis. While there’s no cure for the disease as of yet, treatments
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Are Cannabinoids Beneficial for Treating Sjögren’s Syndrome?

Over recent weeks, ECHO has received several inquiries from community members about whether cannabinoids hold any therapeutic potential for Sjögren’s syndrome. Findings do suggest that cannabinoids are beneficial for treating autoimmune disorders and are effective for managing the symptoms those diagnosed with Sjögren’s syndrome typically face. Cannabinoids are natural compounds found in the stalks, seeds
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Why It’s Been Difficult For Researchers to Investigate Benefits of Cannabinoids

While scientists have made some exciting discoveries about the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids, they’ve yet to fully understand the extent of how the natural compounds can encourage healing and health. The first documented case of cannabinoids being used as therapeutic agents dates back to 2,700 BC, and anecdotal evidence has continued to suggest cannabinoids can
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Cannabinoids and Rheumatoid Arthritis: What Research Says

Affecting over 1.3 million people in the U.S. alone, rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes painful inflammation at the joints. Studies that have explored the effects of cannabinoids have found evidence that the natural compounds could be beneficial for treating the disease. Rheumatoid arthritis involves the immune system mistakenly attacking one’s own body
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How Similar are Plant-Derived Cannabinoids to Endocannabinoids?

Cannabinoids like cannabidiol (CBD) are derived from the stalks and seeds of cannabis plants like hemp. Once absorbed, these cannabinoids interact with our body’s natural systems to promote balance. The reason they’re able to elicit balancing properties is because they share a similar chemical makeup to endocannabinoids, which are synthesized on demand by the body.
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Study Finds Cannabinoid Use Not Associated with Adverse Changes in Brain Structure

Cannabinoids do not negatively change the structure of the brain, according to new findings. Researchers from the University of Colorado, Boulder and the Oregon Health & Science University investigated neuroimaging data among both adults (ages 18-55 years) and adolescents (ages 14-18 years) that regularly use cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are natural compounds extracted from the seeds, stalks
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Cannabinoids Reduce Frequency of Migraine, Study Finds

The daily administration of cannabinoids over time is associated with a reduction in the frequency of migraine headache, according to findings in a new clinical trial by a team of Italian researchers. The study, presented this summer at the 3rd Congress of the European Academy of Neurology in Amsterdam, found that three months of regular
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Cannabinoids Help Treat Parkinson’s Disease, Research Review Concludes

Evidence suggests that cannabinoids may inhibit the progression of Parkinson’s disease and be effective for treating the disorder’s symptoms, according to a literature review published in the journal Parkinson’s Disease. The second most common neurological disorder in the United States, Parkinson’s disease causes the gradual malfunction and eventual death of dopamine-producing brain neurons, leading to
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Study Finds 9 of 10 Patients Prefer Cannabinoids to Opioids

Findings in a new study suggest that nearly everyone who uses medical cannabinoids prefer the natural compounds to prescription opioids. Researchers from the University of California Berkeley surveyed nearly 3,000 patients on using cannabinoids as a substitute for opioid and non-opioid pain medications. Approximately 100 million people in the United States and 1.5 billion people
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Why It’s Important That Cannabinoid Products Contain Stable, Reliable Concentrations

The health of those that utilize cannabinoids for their natural therapeutic and healing properties rely on products containing consistent, precise levels of cannabinoids. When you’re looking for the ideal cannabinoid product, check to see whether that particular company puts their products through tests to ensure that cannabinoid level are stable and reliable. Cannabinoids are natural
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Study Finds HIV Patients Can Safely Use Cannabinoids Without Risk to Immune System

A recent study has found that cannabinoids do not adversely affect the immune system of patients diagnosed with both human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV). Investigator Fabienne Marcellin and a team of researchers from the French Institute of Health and Medical Research surveyed 955 HIV and HCV patients to determine whether using
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Cannabinoids for Alzheimer’s Disease? Here’s the Evidence

While more clinical research needs to be conducted, findings in preclinical studies on the potential benefits of cannabinoids for preventing and treating Alzheimer’s disease are promising. Scientists have found in animal or cultural studies that cannabinoids are effective at inhibiting the disease. Alzheimer’s is thought to be associated with a buildup of amyloid plaques and
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