by meaghan | Feb 3, 2017 | Medical News
Last year, the National Cancer Institute added a page about Cannabis and Cannabinoids to their website that reflects the U.S. government’s changing attitude to the medicinal uses of the herb. The NCI asserts that cannabis has been shown to kill cancer cells in the laboratory, and may have other beneficial effects such as lowering inflammation, blocking cell growth, preventing the growth of blood vessels that supply tumors, antiviral activity and relieving muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis. Healthy Food House explores the meaning of this change.
by meaghan | Feb 3, 2017 | Medical News
Can medical marijuana treat MS?
In the US, one in 750 people suffers from multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease that causes symptoms such as gait and balance disorders, cognitive dysfunction, fatigue, pain and muscle spasticity. Thorsten Rudroff, an Assistant Professor and Director of Integrative Neurophysiology Lab at Colorado State University discusses an ongoing observational study on the effects of regular cannabis use on physical function and activity levels in people with MS.
Preliminary results indicate that people with MS using cannabis have greater physical activity levels, leg strength and walking speed, while also having less spasticity, fatigue and a lower perceived risk of falling.
by meaghan | Jan 25, 2017 | Medical News
The NFL has the most draconian ban on marijuana in American pro sports, ruining several careers and now forcing at least one player to choose between his livelihood and treating a potentially fatal disease.
Journalist Chris Roberts delves into the issue of medical marijuana use in the NFL. While many players use marijuana for pain management, it is against league rules. The NFL Players Association, a labor organization built to represent and protect the rights of the players, is unfortunately doing nothing to help.
