May 13, 2020, 12:00 am
Medical Marijuana and Cancer
Medical marijuana is used for various conditions. Hawaii has issued a complete list of debilitating medical conditions that can be relieved through the use of medical cannabis. Keep in mind that only the conditions in this document qualify a patient for medical marijuana. For instance, the list contains lupus, epilepsy, and post-traumatic stress disorder. You can find cancer on the list as well. That's because cancer and its treatments cause numerous symptoms that could be managed with the use of medical marijuana. The potential relief provided…
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April 14, 2020, 12:00 am
Is Medical Marijuana Better Than Recreational Marijuana?
Are you considering using medical marijuana for health issues? Marijuana has the potential to help the symptoms of many conditions. Medical marijuana is currently legal in 33 states, including Hawaii. We'll walk you through information on medical marijuana and recreational marijuana. You'll learn the differences and the ways in which medical marijuana is the better and safer choice. What is medical marijuana? Marijuana is considered medical based on what it is used for and how it conforms to the state laws in which the plant is used. Hawa…
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March 5, 2020, 12:00 am
Can Medical Marijuana Help With Anxiety?
Medical marijuana can relieve many medical conditions. The state of Hawaii has created a list of medical conditions that qualify for the use of medical cannabis. This list has ten different debilitating medical conditions including cancer, lupus, epilepsy, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Anxiety as a general disorder isn't currently on the list. However, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was added on July 1, 2015. Anxiety can be one of the major symptoms of PTSD. Also, some other conditions in the list can produce anxiety in the affected pati…
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February 5, 2020, 12:00 am
How Cannabis is Helping People with Multiple Sclerosis
Medical marijuana is useful for a variety of conditions. In Hawaii, a list of debilitating medical conditions qualifying for medical cannabis has been issued. The list hosts cancer, epilepsy, lupus, and post-traumatic stress disorder among other conditions. Effective from June 29th, 2017, multiple sclerosis (MS) is on this list of qualifying conditions as well. MS patients take interest in medical marijuana at various stages in the management of their condition. Some see cannabis as a new hope after the regular treatment isn't delivering any re…
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January 9, 2020, 12:00 am
7 Reasons Why You Should Talk to Your Doctor About Medical Marijuana
Talking to your doctor about medical marijuana may not always be easy. There are still many myths and misunderstandings surrounding this topic. However, you will definitely benefit from having an open discussion with your doctor. In this article, we'll go over the seven main reasons why you should discuss medical marijuana with your physician. #1: Your doctor has an important role Are you looking to obtain a medical marijuana card in Hawaii? A physician has to certify your condition as a compulsory step in the process. However, an important di…
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