Cannabis for Neurological Disorders
Neurological Disorders are disorders that affect the brain and the nerves throughout the body and the spinal cord. A structural, electrical, or biochemical abnormality in the brain, spinal cord, or other nerves can cause a range of symptoms such as paralysis, poor coordination, muscle weakness, seizures, loss of memory and sensation, etc.
Neurological disorders are classified on the basis of location affected, type of dysfunction, and type of cause.
Epilepsy
Nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing seizures.
Parkinson’s
A disorder of the Central Nervous System affecting muscle movement.
Alzheimer’s
A progressive disorder that destroys memory and other important mental functions.
Fibromyalgia
Chronic rheumatoid illness-causing widespread pain and tenderness throughout the body.
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How does Cannabis help with Neurological Disorders?
Cannabis compounds have anti-inflammatory, anti-convulsant, and anti-epileptic properties that can provide symptomatic relief from neurological disorders. CBD can reduce the frequency and severity of epileptic seizures.
In combination with THC, it helps reduce tremors and pain for Parkinson’s. By reducing the inflammation in the body, cannabis compounds promote better movement and improved sleep.
The anti-inflammatory properties also help patients with Fibromyalgia reduce pain throughout the body. THC also slows down the production of the proteins that contribute to the progression of Alzheimer’s.
Some other neurological disorders that cannabis can help with include dementia, autism, brain tumours, ADD, multiple sclerosis, and migraine.
Ways in which Cannabis Supports our Neurological Health
Pain Relief
CBD, a cannabinoid in the cannabis plant, has anti-inflammatory properties.
It thus reduces inflammation in the body providing relief from central, inflammatory, and neuropathic pain.
Regular use of cannabis products helps manage pain in Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, etc.
Pain Relief
CBD, a cannabinoid in the cannabis plant, has anti-inflammatory properties.
It thus reduces inflammation in the body providing relief from central, inflammatory, and neuropathic pain.
Regular use of cannabis products helps manage pain in Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, etc.
Reduced Frequency of Seizures
CBD and other cannabis compounds work to reduce the frequency and intensity of seizures in conditions like Epilepsy, drug abuse, and tumours.
Cannabinoids also help control jitters and shivering, making it easier for the body to deal with seizures.
Better Joint Mobility
Cannabis compounds reduce inflammation throughout the body, leading to a decrease in the intensity of pain.
This particularly proves helpful in the case of Parkinson’s, where muscle movement throughout the body is affected.
Better Joint Mobility
Cannabis compounds reduce inflammation throughout the body, leading to a decrease in the intensity of pain. This particularly proves helpful in the case of Parkinson’s, where muscle movement throughout the body is affected.
Better Cognitive Functioning
CBD and other cannabinoids promote the effective functioning of basic cognitive functions such as attention, memory, and coordination.
These properties prove helpful for patients with Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, Dementia, etc.
CBD Products for Neurological Disorders
Less than 0.3% THC. No Prescription Required.
Cannabis Medicines for Neurological Disorders
Ayurvedic Formulations with THC. Require Prescription.
Top Doctors to Consult
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