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Benefits and Uses of RSO Oil
April 24, 2025
You may know by now that medical cannabis can be beneficial for conditions like chronic pain, sleep disorders, and certain neurological conditions. But what about RSO oil? This potent, full-spectrum extract has been generating significant buzz in the medical cannabis community for its unique … Continued
April 1, 2025
Many people had their first experience with cannabis as teenagers among friends. At that time, young people saw marijuana simply as an illicit drug that made everything more fun. Today, almost everyone knows that the plant offers health benefits and can be safely used as medical marijuana. Specific types of cannabinoids found in the plant … Continued
March 14, 2025
You may have heard the phrase “less is more”, and this can certainly apply to cannabis consumption. As medical marijuana has advanced, the popularity of a practice called “microdosing” has increased. What is microdosing? How is it done? Most importantly, how does the practice of microdosing benefit the medical cannabis patient? In this article, we’ll … Continued
March 7, 2025
For so many people, including those we serve in our clinic with medical cannabis certifications, using cannabis to treat the symptoms of certain illnesses provides much-needed relief that they couldn’t find with traditional pharmaceuticals. However, for some people, cannabis medicine isn’t an option because it produces adverse effects that negate the purpose of cannabis treatments. … Continued
November 27, 2024
Cannabis And Breast Cancer: How Cancer Patients In Illinois Benefit From Medical Cannabis 1 in every 8 women in the United States develops invasive breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. Even worse, the United States anticipates an estimated 268,600 new cases of breast cancer among women in the year 2019. Finding ways to … Continued
November 1, 2024
Does the holiday season give you depression or anxiety? You are not alone. About 1 out of every 6 adults, about 16 million Americans suffer from depression at some time in their life, the holiday season being one of those times.
October 29, 2024
Can medical cannabis make sex more enjoyable or make you have more of it? How does cannabis affect other aspects of your sexual health? Human sexuality and sexual health is as diverse and complex as the cannabis plant itself: there’s something for everyone, yet not everyone likes the same things. Sexuality and sexual health is … Continued
September 5, 2024
Exploring Medical Cannabis as a Potential for Migraine Relief If you’ve suffered from a migraine you will recognize the often-debilitating symptoms of this disease: headache pain that occurs without warning and is usually felt on one side of the head, along with nausea, confusion, blurred vision, mood changes, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, and increased sensitivity … Continued
April 15, 2024
No matter how much we try to deny it, stop it from happening, or turn it around, the fact we will all age is the most definite thing about life. Did you know that older Americans are the fastest-growing demographic using medical cannabis and obtaining a medical marijuana card from their state? Here are 4 … Continued
March 19, 2024
What is the Terpene Linalool? There’s a good chance if you like lavender and have experienced the calming effects of lavender’s essential oils, that you have experienced the linalool terpene. Linalool is a minor terpene and monoterpene alcohol in cannabis, most known for its relaxing and calming effects. Most commonly detected in lavender, and found … Continued
November 30, 2023
“Three years ago, I would never have believed he would have friends because he didn’t know how to interact with kids.” – Celina Mull Because of medical cannabis, 8-year-old Parker Mull has unlocked a vibrant childhood that his parents once never thought was possible. Now, his mother, Celina Mull, is eager to share their family’s … Continued
September 28, 2023
Cannabis Skincare: A Modern Trend In recent years, the skincare industry has witnessed a remarkable emergence of a natural ally: CBD (cannabidiol). With an increasing number of individuals seeking holistic and effective solutions for their skincare needs, CBD, specifically topical CBD products that you put on your skin, has taken the spotlight as a potential … Continued
August 31, 2023
In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the paradigm shift towards virtual consultations is reshaping how patients access medical care and expertise. Compassionate Clinics of America, a pioneering force in the realm of medical cannabis certifications across 27 states, stands at the forefront of this transformation, harnessing the power of telehealth and medical cannabis to empower … Continued
August 24, 2023
The Harmony of Yoga and Cannabis: A Path to Balance In recent years, the world of wellness has seen a harmonious blend emerge between two ancient practices—cannabis and yoga. In recent years, there has been an increase of organizations and yoga practitioners offering “ganja yoga” or “stoned yoga” combining consuming cannabis with the practice of … Continued
August 17, 2023
Navigating Palliative Care with the Aid of Medical Cannabis According to the Mayo Clinic, Palliative Care is a specialized medical care that focuses on providing relief from pain and other symptoms of a serious illness. It also can help you cope with side effects from medical treatments. The availability of palliative care does not depend … Continued
August 10, 2023
Embarking on the journey to explore medical cannabis as a potential treatment option is a significant step toward managing your health in a holistic, safe, and alternative manner. At Compassionate Clinics of America, we understand the importance of informed decision-making, and that starts with asking the right questions during your appointment to get your medical … Continued
July 27, 2023
As of summer 2023, 23 states plus the District of Columbia have legalized recreational marijuana, yet despite increased access, millions of patients nationwide still participate in their state medical marijuana programs by getting their medical marijuana card. In previous articles, we have discussed some of the benefits to having your medical marijuana card in a … Continued
July 6, 2023
Patients and individuals who possess a medical cannabis card may be curious about the longevity of their products, especially if what they purchase from their local dispensary has an expiration date or a use by date. Does weed expire? The short answer is, unlike a fine wine, weed products do expire, and as a result … Continued
June 29, 2023
Cannabis affects everyone differently. For some, just a little puff will do the trick, but for others, they may need something more potent and strong to get the desired effects. As we like to say, within cannabis culture: “Everybody is different and every BODY is different.” For those who like a bit of a stronger, … Continued
June 22, 2023
For so many people, including those we serve in our clinic with medical cannabis certifications so they can get their medical cannabis card, using cannabis to treat the symptoms of certain illnesses provides much-needed relief that they couldn’t find with traditional pharmaceuticals. However, for some people, marijuana medicine isn’t an option because it produces adverse … Continued
June 8, 2023
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April 27, 2023
What is the connection between cannabis and aging? No matter how much we try to deny it, stop it from happening, or turn it around, the fact we will all age is the most definite thing about life. While many will say that aging is a privilege, and we tend to agree, there are a … Continued
January 27, 2023
“Meeting the patient where they are at.” This is one of the philosophies that underscores our practice at Compassionate Clinics of America as we help patients across 24 states discover the benefits of cannabis medicine while exploring a medical cannabis certification. When we opened our first clinics in Illinois and Pennsylvania, we had both physical … Continued
January 20, 2023
In the late-1990s, new prescription drugs were making it into the homes of millions of Americans to help them deal with pain and other ailments. What was said to be “non-addictive” by drug companies soon caused an opioid epidemic, where prescription opioids have severely negatively impacted people’s lives, too often in fatal ways. Opioid Use … Continued
December 1, 2022
In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that 1.2 million people live with HIV in the United States, although infection rates are on a noticeable decline. Approximately 34,800 people received an HIV diagnosis in 2020. Of those infected with HIV, 13% don’t know they have the virus. This article will look … Continued
November 2, 2022
In many ways, we have the United States veterans to thank for much of the advocacy we have seen nationwide around medical cannabis, namely because of how cannabis has been helping those living Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). As of 2021, it was estimated that there are 19 million United States citizens who are veterans … Continued
October 16, 2022
264,000 women receive a breast cancer diagnosis every year, along with 2,400 in the United States. Of those diagnoses, 42,000 women and 500 men lose their lives each year. As we know, cancer is a disease in the body in which the cells grow out of control. Breasts are an organ that contains glands, … Continued
May 25, 2022
Benefits of a Med Card in a Rec State. Related posts: How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Illinois How To Get A Medical Marijuana Card In Rockford Illinois 10 Big Benefits of Getting Your Medical Cannabis Certification in a Recreational Cannabis State Medical Cannabis Reciprocity
December 2, 2021
Since the 1980s, both the cannabis community and some substance abuse researchers have speculated that medical marijuana can be an effective treatment for opioid dependence.
December 1, 2021
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