Medical marijuana, also known as therapeutic cannabis, has gained recognition for its potential therapeutic benefits in managing various neurological disorders. Neurological disorders refer to conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system that lead to impaired function and, often, chronic symptoms. While the research on medical marijuana and neurological disorders is still evolving, […]
Just like any medication in your home, you’ll want to keep medical marijuana products safely out of curious little hands. If you are using medical marijuana or, more importantly, if your children are using it to control seizures or any of the many other conditions it might help, you may want to explain exactly what […]
The Louisiana legislature has a number of marijuana bills that are being considered during their regular session which started on Monday, April 10th and goes through Thursday, June 8th, 2023. Among the bills being considered are HB115 regarding job protection and non-discrimination regarding medical marijuana patients, HB286 which addresses expungements for certain amounts of marijuana […]
Cannabis is a powerful plant with numerous potential therapeutic benefits. Recently, technological advances have allowed us to tap into the power of cannabis more precisely than ever before by mapping terpenes and THC to the human body. In this article, we’ll explore the scientific evidence for the health benefits of cannabis, various technologies being used […]
Multiple studies have shown that the Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) found in cannabis can help with symptoms associated with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). A recent study from Wayne State University produced the same results. It showed that with the addition of THC, those with PTSD showed improvements in emotional dysregulation, especially when combined with cognitive reappraisal […]
The question is often asked, “why not just buy marijuana from a street dealer? It’s cheaper.” The old adage, “you get what you pay for” is never more applicable than in the case of medical marijuana in Louisiana, especially when it comes to making sure products are safe and reliable. Like most states where marijuana […]
The Endocannabinoid System, or the ECS, is a complex system found in every single human body. The ECS plays a role in regulating many different physiological processes such as mood, appetite, pain, and sleep. In this post, we’ll explain what the ECS is, how it works, and why it’s important for our health. What is […]
NATCHEZ MISSISSIPPI – The Healing Clinics celebrated the opening of their first clinic in Mississippi with a ribbon cutting and open house on March 10th, 2023. The clinic, located at 151 Jeff Davis Blvd. Suite B in Natchez Mississippi, will provide evaluations for those interested in adding medical marijuana to their treatment plan. Lyn Fortenbery […]
It’s no secret that the medical marijuana program in Louisiana can seem a bit convoluted and even overwhelming to new patients. With the legalization of medical marijuana in Louisiana, more and more people are turning to cannabis as a form of natural medicine. To make being a patient in the program a little easier, here’s […]
Have you ever heard of a “runners high”? Those who have experienced it say it not only increases positive mood and feelings of endurance but it also reduces anxiety and pain. You may have personally experienced it. What you might not know is that the endocannabinoid system is involved in all those “natural highs” that […]
