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For millions of humans worldwide, medical cannabis is rapidly becoming a popular treatment method for patients suffering from various illnesses and seeking immediate and long-lasting relief. As researchers continue to back up claims with scientific studies, veterinarians and pet owners are also beginning to see that medical cannabis, also known as medical marijuana, provides significantly positive health benefits forpets as well.

Stress negatively affects the quality of life for millions of Americans. It can begin as something small and seemingly inconsequential and from there snowball into a much larger problem that can lead to depression, insomnia, and anxiety. The good news is that medical cannabis, and specifically the oil extracted from the medical marijuana plant, is wonderful at easing the symptoms of stress and restoring balance and peace of mind.

"I AM CANCER FREE!!! Stage 4 cancer and given a death sentence to cancer free in just a couple months!!!!! Hip Hip HORRAYYYYYYY." -Linda Morado after using cannabis oil to treat stage IV kidney cancer. 

Dr. Raphael Mechoulam has been proclaimed the father of cannabinoid medicine. Having discovered THC, Mechoulam has paved the way for the medicinal study of cannabis. 

It was in January of 2014 when I received the most shocking news of my life. I had a suspicious lump underneath my right armpit which I knew wasn't normal and needed attention. A week prior, I had noticed the small lump. I figured it was a cyst or a sweat gland and brushed it off for a few days. When it grew from the size of a small pea to almost the size of an orange within a week, I knew something was wrong. 

Glioblastoma is a destructive and aggressive form of cancer affecting the brain and spinal cord with a grim prognosis. Even after treatment with radiation and chemotherapy, most patients only live an average of 15 months (abta.org). There is no cure for gliomas (brain tumors) and the current treatment provides only minor relief.

Medical cannabis has had overwhelming success in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis for patients all over the world. Multiple Sclerosis, known colloquially as MS, is a very debilitating, painful, and in most cases incapacitating neurodegenerative disease. It affects the spinal cord, optic nerve, brain, and the body's immune system.

Prostate Cancer is a global public health problem. In America, 12.9 % of men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, making it the most common form of cancer in men. An estimated 27,000 men will die of prostate cancer in 2017 alone (cancer.gov). Like many other types of cancer, prostate cancer is very difficult to treat-especially when the cancer becomes metastatic and begins to spread to other parts of the body.

The truth is that Crohn's Disease is simply awful. It intrudes into people's daily lives with sudden and extreme pain, often accompanied by an unpleasant trip to the restroom. Unfortunately, many patients suffering from Crohn's Disease do not obtain substantial relief from conventional medical treatments.

Arthritis is a seriously debilitating condition that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in joints and limbs. It is estimated that one in ten people live with some form of arthritis in America (cdc.org, 2017). Essentially, 30 million American Citizens are disabled by arthritis and its debilitating side effects and recent polls show the number could actually be twice that amount!

Breast cancer is a majorly aggressive health concern for women worldwide. It is currently the second deadliest form of cancer for women. In fact, a woman born today has a 1 in 8 chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime (cancer.gov). In addition to its deadliness, it is also misunderstood and, due to the various types of breast cancer, difficult to treat.

Q: My Fibromyalgia makes it difficult for me to sleep, but I’m always tired. Can cannabis give me energy and help me sleep?A: Absolutely. So, Indica based cannabis oil at night will give you the ability to go back and get a full night’s sleep. The King Harvest Unwind bottle, 300 milligrams of Indica based cannabinoids, taken one hour before bed, that will give you a proper 6-8 night’s sleep

Q: How does cannabis oil help with depression and anxiety? A: Depression and anxiety are symptoms, in and of themselves they are opposites. Depression is running slow, anxiety is running a little bit fast. There are different types of cannabis strains that can cause symptoms of anxiety to be relieved and at the same time they can cause the body to either speed up a little bit or slow down a little bit.

Q: If someone is currently taking antianxiety and anticonvulsant medication, is it okay to use cannabis oil along with that?A: Absolutely. With Bipolar condition we can see ourselves being manic, we can see ourselves being depressive. Antianxiety medicines have their play, anticonvulsant medications also kind of broach into the realm into the antipsychotics.