New Research Suggests Cannabis Can Help Children Suffering From Seizures And Chemotherapy Nausea
When it comes to trying to establish and maintain overall good health, the endogenous cannabinoid system has been regarded by scientists as being one of the most important physiological systems to take note of. These receptors are found throughout our body and they play a very important role in the central nervous system.
Endocannabinoids are said to help influence and modulate things like appetite, pain, inflammation, metabolism, mood, and more. .
Millions of people have been using cannabis to help them seek remedy from a variety of illnesses. You've got vets taking it for their PTSD, others who've turned to it for help with their chemo, sleep issues, anxiety, or pain etc.
In states that have moved to accept legalization of cannabis, researchers have also noted that there has been a decrease in overdoses due to opioid prescriptions. And it's been suggested that cannabis could be a sort of gateway drug for many, in the sense that it helps to direct individuals toward getting off their prescriptions and onto a natural substance that doesn't pose the same risky side-effects that many prescriptions do.
A great deal of children all around the US have been turning to cannabis and CBD oil specifically, to help them seek some relief from their seizures. And a growing number of doctors are starting to prescribe cannabis to their patients. Along with the trend for legalization we have also been able to conduct further research on the plant and it has helped us to uncover a variety of potential benefits that could be reaped.
One recent study that was published in the journal Pediatrics, suggests that cannabinoids might help benefit children with epilepsy and those who are undergoing chemotherapy.
Researchers analyzed over 100 different texts on the topic; browsing over an incredible amount of data on the subject. And that data included randomized trials, case reports, and more. They discovered that there was a strong benefit seen for symptoms like nausea and vomiting as a result of chemotherapy in children, as well as providing a benefit for epilepsy.
They still say that more research is needed in order to determine how effective cannabis might be at treating other issues like Tourette syndrome and more.
For right now, researchers involved with the recent study say that they've seen cannabis help to reduce seizure frequency by roughly 22 percent when compared to a placebo.
This isn't the first time that it has been suggested that cannabis might be able to help children with epilepsy; some who suffer from dozens of seizures or more every week. Thanks to the spread of information on this topic, a growing number of families have turned to try cannabis as a treatment for themselves and their loved ones.
Despite researchers admitting that there is still a lack of evidence in this area, which impedes the ability of parents and health providers to make the best decision possible, millions remain adamant that cannabis is what works for best them.
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Sources:
https://finfeed.com/features/pot-not-body-produces-cannabinoids/20171024/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26698193
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2017/10/19/peds.2017-1818?sso=1&sso_redirect_count=1&nfstatus=401&nftoken=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000&nfstatusdescription=ERROR%3a+No+local+token
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/887616
https://thefreshtoast.com/cannabis/cannabis-can-help-some-kids-study-concludes/
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I have personally seen it help fighting for cancer patients. Very nice post @doitvoluntarily
WoW... Very well written Post with many references addressing some very serious issues for children.
It's about time this kind of educational/enlightening information becomes Viral... and reaches people all over the planet... INCLUDING the United States... (( ReSTEEMeD ))
Will share this post with Linda ( Canadian-Coconut ).
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Im actually trying to find a good website to purchase cbd oil for my mom who had a blood clot in her brain and needs neurological pain relief. Any ideas?
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Cannabis is a drug of many chronic illnesses that are hard to cure medically, in our area, marijuana has been used as a complementary herb in various recipes, so our previous generations had a longer healthy life expectancy than the present generation, unfortunately due to the circulation and use that out of control, our state government forbids its people from planting, selling or using marijuana.
Really great post, thank you for sharing! The health benefits that not only THC but also CBD can provide are so robust for so many different conditions that it is absurd that there is still resistance to this movement.
Have you heard about the fight that is going on out in California with the growers who lost so much during the fires? They tried to start crowdfunding to help them get back but were shut down. That is literally preventing the production of life saving medicine! It is unbelievable!
Am really glad to see that people are learning all the benefits of this most incredible plant @doitvoluntarily . I started researching cannabis years ago and have a blog now where I've pulled a great deal of info and share it alot for those suffering with a plethora of different illnesses.
At some point the plant will gain back the respect it deserves as it has been used for 1,000's of years but do to those sitting in the "perceived" seats of power have financial interests in removing it from public access.
Times are changing and it is the people's time now to begin using logic, common sense and their own due diligence to discover a beautiful plant that can and will literally turn this over intrusive medical industry around. We do not need their chemicals, we need to get back to reality.
Great post and resteeming for any new visitors that may be dropping by my blog here on Steemit.
Let peace be the journey!
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Information like this needs to go public to get the word out. Sure wish it had been available when I was a kid. I had seizures from 18 months to age 19 Grand Mal. In fact the first one at 18 month put me in a coma for 24 hours and they did not think I would live. Made it through though. Yes it is about MONEY!!. That is why they are so slow on legalizing it. They want to control the market and reap a big profit. If they cannot what incentive do they have to legalize it??? NONE!. Yes the world needs the Jesus juice. It helps in so many areas. Bring it on and let's get it to the folks who will benefit from it. Great read my friend.
Cannabis has helped us with seizures, fact. I think you will appreciate my Introduction
Remember the THC! Yes, Even for the Children
because CBD is significantly more effective when combined with THC. THC-A is also very useful for seizure patients.
Good Post!