Pain Management
How THC & CBD Work to Fight Pain
Over and over, we hear countless anecdotal reports from medical marijuana patients about how cannabis has helped relieve their pain and improve their quality of …
Finding Chronic Pain Relief With CBD
Chronic pain is actually the leading cause of disability in the U.S., and the most common reason Americans go to the doctor. In fact, according …
Studies Support Cannabis as an Effective Painkiller
As cannabis science continues to surge forward, many folks are talking less about being buzzed and more about their anterior cingulate cortex and the sensorimotor …
3 Popular Questions About Marijuana & Tension Headaches
While we may not all suffer from migraines, chances are everyone at some point in their life has experienced a tension headache. You’re probably familiar …
Can Cannabis Help Reduce RSI & Carpal Tunnel Pain?
A carpal tunnel syndrome or any kind of repetitive strain injury (RSI) diagnosis can lead to extreme frustration. Especially because oftentimes it’s a skill or …
3 Popular Questions About Cannabis and Neuropathy Answered
Numb fingers, pins and needles in your feet, burning in your shoulders: These could be signs of neuropathy or nerve damage. Nerve damage isn’t uncommon; …
Treating Arthritis Pain via the Endocannabinoid System
Arthritis is a general term that refers to any kind of joint disorder. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are over …
Studies Back Cannabis as a Way Out of the Opioid Crisis
As has been addressed numerous times on HelloMD, cannabis can be a viable replacement or supplement to opioids, and there are studies to support this: …
5 Ways Cannabis Can Relieve Your Hangover
For a condition that’s commonly experienced by people across the world, we know remarkably little about what exactly causes a hangover. A group of researchers …
3 Popular Questions About Marijuana & Fibromyalgia Answered
After arthritis, fibromyalgia is the most common skeletal pain condition. It’s thought that around 10 million people in the U.S. live with fibromyalgia, which can …
Cannabis: A Better Alternative to Benzodiazepines
While the opioid epidemic has been grabbing headlines nationwide for its staggering impact on lives and productivity, prescriptions of benzodiazepines, another class of potent drugs, …
Cannabis: A Workplace Solution for Chronic Pain
The opioid epidemic claims lives and impacts American society in many ways, but recent figures from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reveal that the …