Author: Frank Schuler

Cannabis Is Associated With Weight Loss, Lower BMI Per Meta-Analysis

Written by Frank Schuler on November 19, 2023. Posted in Science.

For many years cannabis opponents have tried very hard to portray cannabis as being unhealthy, and that those who consume cannabis are lazy couch potatoes. Cannabis stigma comes in many forms, with...

Cannabis Commonly Used As A Sleep Aid By Cancer Survivors

Written by Frank Schuler on November 6, 2023. Posted in Science.

Insomnia, the inability to fall asleep and/or remain asleep, is a major health problem around the world. Whether patients suffer from insomnia as a primary condition, or if insomnia is caused by a different...

CBD May Provide Potential Improvements To Cognitive Performance

Written by Frank Schuler on November 5, 2023. Posted in Science.

Cannabis opponents have spent a great deal of time and effort over many years trying to convince society that cannabis is bad for the human brain. While human biology is complex, particularly the human...

Philippines Department Of Health Supports Limited Medical Cannabis

Written by Frank Schuler on October 30, 2023. Posted in Policy.

While many parts of the world have reformed their laws to permit the use of cannabis for medical purposes, the Philippines has been much slower to do so. Unfortunately, cannabis is prohibited in all...

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Study Finds That Cannabis Reduces Pain And Depression In Elderly Patients

Written by Frank Schuler on October 23, 2023. Posted in Science.

Chronic pain and depression are two of the most common health conditions found around the globe. Researchers estimate that roughly 1.5 billion people around the world suffer from chronic pain to some...

Cannabis Use Common For Canadian Patients Recovering From Work-Related Injuries

Written by Frank Schuler on October 21, 2023. Posted in Science.

Cannabis use as it pertains to employment is often a sore subject with consumers and patients due to the societal stigma surrounding cannabis, and in some cases, outright discrimination towards people...

Radiation Therapists Are “Unprepared” To Discuss Cannabis With Cancer Patients

Written by Frank Schuler on October 21, 2023. Posted in Science.

Humans have used cannabis for medical purposes going back thousands of years. In the grand scheme of things, cannabis was not prohibited until fairly recently and only for a short duration of time compared...

Clinical Trial Finds Nighttime Use of Cannabinol Reduces Sleep Disturbances

Written by Frank Schuler on October 15, 2023. Posted in Science.

Getting proper sleep is vital to human health. When someone doesn’t get proper sleep, either due to not being able to initially fall asleep, or because they cannot remain asleep, it can have a...

Study Finds No Significant Changes In Cannabis Use Post-Canadian Legalization

Written by Frank Schuler on October 8, 2023. Posted in Policy.

In every jurisdiction where cannabis reform is being pursued, both historically and currently, cannabis opponents use the similar, unfounded talking point that cannabis reform will lead to doomsday...