Download or read book Cbd and Chronic Back Pain 101 written by James Poirier and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pаіn іѕ thе number оnе rеаѕоn for mеdісаl vіѕіtѕ іn the United Stаtеѕ, аnd bасk раіn іѕ thе mоѕt common tуре оf раіn rероrtеd. An estimated 8 out оf 10 people ѕtrugglе wіth bасk pain аt ѕоmе point in their lives, аnd іn most cases it gоеѕ away on its оwn. But for some, back раіn bесоmеѕ сhrоnіс, whісh ѕіmрlу mеаnѕ thе раіn реrѕіѕtѕ fоr weeks, mоnth оr еvеn уеаrѕ often tаkіng a ѕеrіоuѕ toll on the person's аbіlіtу to enjoy life. Chrоnіс back pain is uѕuаllу due tо оnе of two ѕсеnаrіоѕ. The fіrѕt is a physical condition thаt іѕ not іdеntіfіеd, or іnсоrrесtlу іdеntіfіеd, аѕ thе ѕоurсе оf the ѕуmрtоmѕ. Nеurоlоgісаl рrоblеmѕ can be еxtrеmеlу dіffісult tо diagnose, аѕ саn some ѕоft tіѕѕuе pathologies. Sometimes it іѕ hard tо pinpoint the еxасt cause of раіn. When уоu аrе dеаlіng wіth the spinal соrd, аnd аll thе nеrvеѕ аttасhеd to it, thеrе іѕ a good сhаnсе оf a рооr and іnсоrrесt diagnostic theory coming tо lіght. If the truе рhуѕісаl рrоblеm is nоt dіѕсоvеrеd, thеn a сurе іѕ nоt еvеr lіkеlу. Cаnnаbіdіоl, соmmоnlу referred tо as CBD, is a nеw аnd relatively undеrѕtudіеd trеаtmеnt for pain, іnсludіng back pain. Studies ѕuggеѕt іt mау help relieve inflammation, whісh іѕ оftеn a factor іn сhrоnіс back раіn.1 CBD is аvаіlаblе іn mаnу fоrmѕ; tорісаl creams аnd gеlѕ hаvе ѕhоwn рrоmіѕіng results fоr іnflаmmаtіоn аnd neuropathy, which may mаkе thеm a gооd орtіоn fоr bасk аnd neck раіn. Ways CBD Treats Bасk Pаіn Rеѕеаrсh іndісаtеѕ that CBD mау rеduсе bасk раіn bу Rеduсіng іnflаmmаtіоn3 Cоmbаtіng аnxіеtу, оftеn associated with lоng-lаѕtіng оr chronic bасk pain4 Hеlріng wіth ѕlеер and іmрrоvіng overall ѕtаtе оf relaxation5 Sоmе ѕtudіеѕ ѕuggеѕt that CBD can hаvе an еffесt on hоw an іndіvіduаl perceives pain, but more rоbuѕt rеѕеаrсh is nееdеd. CBD іѕ gеnеrаllу соnѕіdеrеd a full-body trеаtmеnt, which mеаnѕ that іt dоеѕ nоt tаrgеt back раіn ѕресіfісаllу-еxсерt іn the case of tорісаl products-but соntrіbutеѕ tо аn оvеrаll fееlіng оf rеlаxаtіоn аnd pain relief.This book offers you information on how you can use Cbd oil for chronic back pain. If you are looking for more knowledge on how to deal with back pain then get this book!
Download or read book Cannabinoids and Pain written by Samer N. Narouze and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-07-01 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a well-balanced view of the potential medical use of cannabinoids in pain. It comprehensively covers the current challenges with medical cannabis utilization and provides recommendations for research and future directions. Organized into nine sections, the book begins with an introduction to medical cannabis, including its history, regulations, and the general attitudes of pain physicians on cannabis. Section two explores the biological effects of marijuana via the endocannabinoid system and its complex structure of receptors and enzymes. Sections three, four, and five then delve further into pharmacology and the mechanisms of action applicable to cannabinoids in managing pain. Timely and socially conscious, section six examines the benefits of substituting opioids with cannabinoids for preoperative management. Echoing the book's well-rounded content, sections seven and eight consider the challenges with medical cannabis, including safety and quality control, brain development risks, vaping hazards, and withdrawal. The book then closes with a look at the future of cannabis in medical research. Thoroughly and equitably composed, Cannabinoids and Pain is an invaluable resource for primary care physicians, pain and palliative care physicians, and oncologists.
Download or read book Marijuana As Medicine written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2000-12-30 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some people suffer from chronic, debilitating disorders for which no conventional treatment brings relief. Can marijuana ease their symptoms? Would it be breaking the law to turn to marijuana as a medication? There are few sources of objective, scientifically sound advice for people in this situation. Most books about marijuana and medicine attempt to promote the views of advocates or opponents. To fill the gap between these extremes, authors Alison Mack and Janet Joy have extracted critical findings from a recent Institute of Medicine study on this important issue, interpreting them for a general audience. Marijuana As Medicine? provides patientsâ€"as well as the people who care for themâ€"with a foundation for making decisions about their own health care. This empowering volume examines several key points, including: Whether marijuana can relieve a variety of symptoms, including pain, muscle spasticity, nausea, and appetite loss. The dangers of smoking marijuana, as well as the effects of its active chemical components on the immune system and on psychological health. The potential use of marijuana-based medications on symptoms of AIDS, cancer, multiple sclerosis, and several other specific disorders, in comparison with existing treatments. Marijuana As Medicine? introduces readers to the active compounds in marijuana. These include the principal ingredient in Marinol, a legal medication. The authors also discuss the prospects for developing other drugs derived from marijuana's active ingredients. In addition to providing an up-to-date review of the science behind the medical marijuana debate, Mack and Joy also answer common questions about the legal status of marijuana, explaining the conflict between state and federal law regarding its medical use. Intended primarily as an aid to patients and caregivers, this book objectively presents critical information so that it can be used to make responsible health care decisions. Marijuana As Medicine? will also be a valuable resource for policymakers, health care providers, patient counselors, medical faculty and studentsâ€"in short, anyone who wants to learn more about this important issue.
Download or read book Navigating Life with Chronic Pain written by Robert A Lavin MD, MS and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2020-01-02 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Navigating Life with Chronic Pain provides accessible, comprehensive, and up-to-date information about the challenges patients, family, and caregivers face when confronted by chronic pain. No two pain experiences are the same, so your chronic pain depends on where you have pain, how long you have experienced pain, and how the pain symptoms developed. Everyone needs a customized approach because pain symptoms, other medical conditions, past pain experiences, beliefs about pain, environment, ability to cope with the pain, and financial and social support (like family, friends, and caregivers) are different for every person. This book aims to provide clear and reliable information about chronic pain, including "what" (definition), "how" (pathophysiology), and "why" (etiology). The authors expertly guide the reader through current approaches to diagnoses, including a review of diagnostic tests, as well as a comprehensive, integrated approach to chronic pain treatment. They demystify the pain evaluation and explain why pain professionals might ask you for detailed and seemingly personal information. Through the use of patient stories, you get real-world experiences and advice on navigating the day-to-day challenges of chronic pain. You will learn how to take control of your chronic pain using a variety of tools, like behavioral, exercise and nutritional approaches, medications, alternative treatments (yoga and tai chi), and injections or surgery.
Download or read book Prevention CBD You written by Nelson Peña and published by Hearst Home & Hearst Home Kids. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "...the ultimate guide for anyone who takes CBD or is thinking of trying it." -Mehmet Oz, M.D., Attending Surgeon, New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Is CBD a miracle healing compound, all hype, or somewhere in between? Prevention examines the CBD phenomenon: what it is, its health benefits and how to decide if CBD is right for you. CBD, or cannabidiol, is a non-psychoactive extract found in the Cannabis plant that's making headlines. With its fast-spreading reputation as a natural treatment for many acute and chronic ailments, CBD is showing up in a wide variety of health, beauty and food products. More than 85 percent of Americans have heard of CBD and more than one in five have tried it. Yet few people know exactly what it is, how it works, and question the many claims being made about it. CBD & You provides readers with the information they need to determine if CBD is right for their needs and what to do if they choose to try it. Medical researchers and other experts share their findings and views on CBD's healing potential, how it interacts with our innate healing mechanisms, and why it has become the hottest ingredient in natural wellness. A condition-specific guide provides information on CBD as a treatment for ailments such as anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain and stress and shares the best practices and testimonials of people who have used it and experienced relief. A buyer's guide leads readers through the array of available choices for using CBD such as tinctures, creams, salves, as well as edibles, and helps consumers understand product labeling and determine the ones that are best for them, and even for their pets. With its clear, easily navigated organization and authoritative yet approachable tone, this is the ultimate reference that answers readers' questions as they explore the healing potential of CBD.
Download or read book The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2017-03-31 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Significant changes have taken place in the policy landscape surrounding cannabis legalization, production, and use. During the past 20 years, 25 states and the District of Columbia have legalized cannabis and/or cannabidiol (a component of cannabis) for medical conditions or retail sales at the state level and 4 states have legalized both the medical and recreational use of cannabis. These landmark changes in policy have impacted cannabis use patterns and perceived levels of risk. However, despite this changing landscape, evidence regarding the short- and long-term health effects of cannabis use remains elusive. While a myriad of studies have examined cannabis use in all its various forms, often these research conclusions are not appropriately synthesized, translated for, or communicated to policy makers, health care providers, state health officials, or other stakeholders who have been charged with influencing and enacting policies, procedures, and laws related to cannabis use. Unlike other controlled substances such as alcohol or tobacco, no accepted standards for safe use or appropriate dose are available to help guide individuals as they make choices regarding the issues of if, when, where, and how to use cannabis safely and, in regard to therapeutic uses, effectively. Shifting public sentiment, conflicting and impeded scientific research, and legislative battles have fueled the debate about what, if any, harms or benefits can be attributed to the use of cannabis or its derivatives, and this lack of aggregated knowledge has broad public health implications. The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids provides a comprehensive review of scientific evidence related to the health effects and potential therapeutic benefits of cannabis. This report provides a research agendaâ€"outlining gaps in current knowledge and opportunities for providing additional insight into these issuesâ€"that summarizes and prioritizes pressing research needs.
Download or read book CBD written by Linda A. Parker and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2022-08-02 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive review of the scientific literature on the possible benefits of CBD, describing findings from both preclinical and human clinical studies. CBD (cannabidiol), a nonintoxicating compound derived from the cannabis plant, can be found in products ranging from lotion and smoothies to chewable gummies and pet treats. It’s been promoted—but not always scientifically validated—as a treatment for medical conditions including psychosis, anxiety, pain, and even cancer. This book by three leading cannabis researchers looks at the science of CBD. It offers a comprehensive review of the scientific literature on the possible benefits of CBD, describing findings from both preclinical and human clinical studies. The authors report that the current CBD fad has some basis in preclinical animal research that indicates potential beneficial effects. Clinical studies, hampered by regulations governing research with cannabis, have lagged behind the basic animal research. The authors examine what research shows about chemical and pharmacological aspects of CBD and CBD’s interaction with THC, the main psychotropic compound found in cannabis. They go on to review current state of knowledge about CBD’s effectiveness in treating epilepsy, cancer, nausea, pain, anxiety, PTSD, depression, sleep disorders, psychosis, and addiction.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to CBD written by Craig Tomashoff and published by Centennial Books. This book was released on 2020-03-17 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The comprehensive chronicle of what is being hailed as a medical miracle will explain everything you need to know about CBD. The future of healthcare may be found in just three little letters – C, B and D. This compound— officially called Cannabidiol but now known worldwide as CBD—is the revolutionary element within marijuana that has stirred massive public curiosity thanks to its potential healing powers. Still, the more we hear about it, the more we realize how little we know about this potentially powerful plant. Which is where this premium book comes in. This comprehensive chronicle of what is being hailed as a medical miracle will explain everything you need to know about CBD. Whether it is the breakdown of the most effective ways consume it, why the government legalized it nationwide (hemp-derived CBD is now legal in all 50 states) and insight into all the conditions it can help (including cancer, migraines, PTSD, sleep, anxiety, muscle pain and even your sex life), this book is a comprehensive look at a wonder drug that is already changing millions of lives.
Download or read book Marijuana and Medicine written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1999-07-10 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The medical use of marijuana is surrounded by a cloud of social, political, and religious controversy, which obscures the facts that should be considered in the debate. This book summarizes what we know about marijuana from evidence-based medicineâ€"the harm it may do and the relief it may bring to patients. The book helps the reader understand not only what science has to say about medical marijuana but also the logic behind the scientific conclusions. Marijuana and Medicine addresses the science base and the therapeutic effects of marijuana use for medical conditions such as glaucoma and multiple sclerosis. It covers marijuana's mechanism of action, acute and chronic effects on health and behavior, potential adverse effects, efficacy of different delivery systems, analysis of the data about marijuana as a gateway drug, and the prospects for developing cannabinoid drugs. The book evaluates how well marijuana meets accepted standards for medicine and considers the conclusions of other blue-ribbon panels. Full of useful facts, this volume will be important to anyone interested in informed debate about the medical use of marijuana: advocates and opponents as well as policymakers, regulators, and health care providers.
Download or read book Practical Management of Pain E Book written by Honorio Benzon and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-02-10 with total page 1520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 30 years, Practical Management of Pain has offered expert guidance to both clinicians and trainees, covering every aspect of acute and chronic pain medicine for adult and pediatric patients. The fully revised 6th Edition brings you fully up to date with new developments in patient evaluation, diagnosis of pain syndromes, rationales for management, treatment modalities, and much more. Edited by a team of renowned pain clinicians led by Dr. Honorio Benzon, this authoritative reference is a comprehensive, practical resource for pain diagnosis and treatment using a variety of pharmacologic and physical modalities. - Presents a wealth of information in a clearly written, easily accessible manner, enabling you to effectively assess and draw up an optimal treatment plan for patients with acute or chronic pain. - Takes a practical, multidisciplinary approach, making key concepts and techniques easier to apply to everyday practice. - Shares the knowledge and expertise of global contributors on all facets of pain management, from general principles to specific management techniques. - Discusses the latest, best management techniques, including joint injections, ultrasound-guided therapies, and new pharmacologic agents such as topical analgesics. - Covers recent global developments regarding opioid induced hyperalgesia, neuromodulation and pain management, and identification of specific targets for molecular based pain. - Includes current information on the use of cannabinoids in pain management and related regulatory, professional, and legal considerations. - Includes the latest guidelines on facet injections and safety of contrast agents. - Provides new, evidence-based critical analysis on treatment modality outcomes and the latest information on chronic pain as a result of surgical interventions. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Download or read book The Science of Medical Cannabis written by David S. Younger and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-14 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cultural, scientific and legislative divide created by vigorous debates over the legalization of medical marijuana is giving way to a new synergy among community stakeholders across the United States. The goal is to improve access to medical marijuana for patients with refractory debilitating neurological disorders, cancer, and chronic pain as an alternative to ineffective pharmacotherapy and potentially addictive pain medications. The ultimate test of our nations resolve to ensure the welfare of our sickest patients is the enactment and implement of effective public health reform in the area of medical marijuana, also known as medical cannabis.This book evolved out of the present need for a definitive volume on the science and public health aspects of medical cannabis to fuel this national narrative. The ethnographic research presented in the concluding chapter was inspired by Professor Miriam W. Boeri and colleagues, at Bentley University in Waltham, MA. They examined views of community stakeholders including medical marijuana dispensary entrepreneurs, health care professionals, and patients in a state that legalized medical marijuana in 2013, yet there continued to be confusion and misunderstandings in the interpretation and implementation of medical marijuana guidelines during the period of policy shifts. Apparent gaps in policy development and implementation signaled the urgency for a comparison study addressing stakeholder views in New York State, where its medical marijuana program has legally dispensed the drug since 2014. The resulting pilot study was carried out in the Division of Health Policy and Management of the City University of New York School of Public Health. The research model incorporated ethnographic and grounded methodologies to detail the views of physicians, pharmacists, educators, patients, and entrepreneur stakeholders; with triangulation of data and application of dominant themes into a socioecological framework model to identify areas of public health policy reform. The findings of this study detail that New York, like other states that recently legalized the dispensation of medical marijuana, faces challenges beyond policy transparency, communication and education explicitly to improve the implementation process for applying and registering medical cannabis dispensaries, referring physicians, and qualified patient recipients.Ken Langone, Chairman of the Board of New York University Langone Health, and Steven Galetta, Chair of Neurology in the School of Medicine, where the authors is senior staff in neuroepidemiology, motivated him to pursue doctoral training in Health Policy and Management. The author has had the good fortune of interacting with thought-provoking medical students, neurology trainees, public health doctoral students, and professors who reinforce the high ethical standards in medical and public health practice and research. However, his patients still educate him in empathy and humanity. The author is grateful to his family, including his spouse Holly and sons Adam and Seth, who serve as his daily compass, encouraging him to take on projects that promote core values of medicine and humanity.
Download or read book Phytocannabinoids written by A. Douglas Kinghorn and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-01-24 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book presents the current state of the art on phytocannnabinoid chemistry and pharmacology and will be of much use to those wishing to understand the current landscape of the exciting and intriguing phytocannabinoid science. The focus is on natural product cannabinoids which have been demonstrated to act at specific receptor targets in the CNS.
Download or read book Cannabis and Cannabinoids written by Ethan B Russo and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-05 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Study the latest research findings by international experts! This comprehensive volume presents state-of-the-art scientific research on the therapeutic uses of cannabis and its derivatives. All too often, discussions of the potential medical uses of this substance are distorted by political considerations that have no place in a medical debate. Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutic Potential features fair, equitable discussion of this emerging and controversial medical topic by the world’s foremost researchers. Cannabis and Cannabinoids examines the benefits, drawbacks, and side effects of medical marijuana as a treatment for various conditions and diseases. This book discusses the scientific basis for marijuana’s use in cases of pain, nausea, anorexia, and cachexia. It also explores its possible benefits in glaucoma, ischemia, spastic disorders, and migraine. Cannabis and Cannabinoids examines all facets of the medical use of marijuana, including: botany history biochemistry pharmacology clinical use toxicology side effects Cannabis and Cannabinoids is a reference work that will become indispensable to physicians, psychologists, researchers, biochemists, graduate students, and interested members of the public. No other book available offers this comprehensive, even-handed look at a deeply divisive subject.
Download or read book The Pain Management Handbook written by M. Eric Gershwin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1998-03-10 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seasoned clinicians comprehensively, yet succinctly, summarize their years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic pain across a wide variety of medical conditions. Drawing on their extensive personal knowledge of internal medicine, family practice, rheumatology, neurology, cardiology, as well as of urology, oncology, neurology, physical medicine, and gastroenterology, they provide all the practical information needed by busy practitioners to initiate appropriate diagnostic tests and therapy-without having to consult other references. Treatment is presented in practical terms, with specific but full information given on medications and dosages.
Download or read book Handbook of Cannabis written by Roger G. Pertwee and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014 with total page 781 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In addition it also examines the complex morphology, cultivation, harvesting, and processing of cannabis and the ways in which the plant's chemical composition can be controlled. As well as offering a raft of scientific information there is extensive coverage of cannabinoid-based medicines. Helping readers to identify and evaluate their benefits, chapters explore pharmacological actions and the effects that seem to underlie approved therapeutic uses, how they are currently used to treat certain disorders, and the ever-growing number of wide-ranging potential clinical applications. There is also coverage of both the legal and illegal sources of cannabis, including 'coffee shops' and 'cannabis dispensaries'. The complex issue of 'recreational cannabis' is also tackled.
Download or read book Cannabis written by Ethan Russo and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviews the latest research from clinical trials with cannabis and cannabinoids-outlining their place and future as prescription medicine. A compendium of clinical studies conducted by GW Pharmaceuticals using their cannabis-based medical extracts (CBME).
Download or read book Compounded Topical Pain Creams written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2020-07-21 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pain is both a symptom and a disease. It manifests in multiple forms and its treatment is complex. Physical, social, economic, and emotional consequences of pain can impair an individual's overall health, well-being, productivity, and relationships in myriad ways. The impact of pain at a population level is vast and, while estimates differ, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 50 million U.S. adults are living in pain. In terms of pain's global impact, estimates suggest the problem affects approximately 1 in 5 adults across the world, with nearly 1 in 10 adults newly diagnosed with chronic pain each year. In recent years, the issues surrounding the complexity of pain management have contributed to increased demand for alternative strategies for treating pain. One such strategy is to expand use of topical pain medicationsâ€"medications applied to intact skin. This nonoral route of administration for pain medication has the potential benefit, in theory, of local activity and fewer systemic side effects. Compounding is an age-old pharmaceutical practice of combining, mixing, or adjusting ingredients to create a tailored medication to meet the needs of a patient. The aim of compounding, historically, has been to provide patients with access to therapeutic alternatives that are safe and effective, especially for people with clinical needs that cannot otherwise be met by commercially available FDA-approved drugs. Compounded Topical Pain Creams explores issues regarding the safety and effectiveness of the ingredients in these pain creams. This report analyzes the available scientific data relating to the ingredients used in compounded topical pain creams and offers recommendations regarding the treatment of patients.
