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Here are some of the most important marijuana health benefits you probably didn’t know! Marijuana or Cannabis, has a long pop culture presence and an even longer record of use. For most people, marijuana induces a sense of euphoria and calm. It activates neurotransmitters in our brain which helps us feel happy. But, there are numerous health benefits of marijuana! From folks struggling with various illnesses, to those who are healthy as well.

Tommy Chong on battling rectal cancer by using cannabis oil. Currently, 18 states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana and 36 states have legalized the medicinal use of cannabis. Many cancer patients (16-24%) use cannabis oil to curtail symptoms related to cancer or cancer treatment.

Joy Smith was diagnosed in July 2016 with ovarian cancer. In August 2017 she was given six weeks to live after it was discovered that the cancer has spread to her stomach and bowel. But now she's in remission and claims cannabis oil cured her terminal disease. Research Consultant Matthew Atha explains why the research into cannabis oil has been so limited.

Dr. Allan Frankel discusses the correlation between anxiety and insomnia, and treatment with cannabis.
What is medical marijuana?Medical marijuana uses the marijuana plant or chemicals in it to treat diseases or conditions. It's basically the same product as recreational marijuana, but it's taken for medical purposes.The marijuana plant contains more than 100 different chemicals called cannabinoids. Each one has a different effect on the body. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the main chemicals used in medicine. THC also produces the "high" people feel when they smoke marijuana or eat foods containing it.

Cannabis and humans share thousands of years of history. In return for its nurture, the plant has provided us with food, fiber and pharmaceuticals.

There are now 33 states with medical marijuana programs and 11 states plus DC have legalized recreational use. Learn what doctors and researchers have to say about the effects of medicinal cannabis, including what it can and can't be used treat.

The endocannabinoid system is a biological system of receptors and neurotransmitters found throughout the brains and nervous systems within all mammalian species. The ECS is the most extensive biological system of receptors in the body. It holds the potential to revolutionize how we view health and wellness. But what is the endocannabinoid system and what are the cannabidiol effects?

Parkinson’s disease, also known as PD, is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder. The disease is characterized by a loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra, which is an area of the brain responsible for movement. Cannabis, specifically CBD, has shown promise in treating some of the symptoms of PD. In this video we will define Parkinson’s disease and cannabis, explain how cannabis can help with PD, and physician perspectives on prescribing cannabis.