Cachexia

Despite its reputation for the munchies, it might surprise you to learn that some emerging research suggests that cannabis might help with managing type 2 diabetes. The effects of cannabis on diabetes are not fully understood, so new findings have piqued experts’ curiosity as to how cannabinoids like CBD and THCV might be used in …

**Warning: This content may be triggering to some readers** Appetite disorders are complex conditions, presenting treatment challenges for both doctors and the patients that suffer from them. While controversial, some feel that medical cannabis might be a helpful tool in some appetite disorder cases. Eating Disorders More than 30 million Americans will suffer from some …

Many people have heard about the side effect from marijuana known as  “the munchies”. It’s the appetite boost some people get from using forms of THC-containing cannabis. For patients experiencing eating disorders, cachexia, HIV, or other medical conditions that make eating difficult, using medical marijuana to stimulate the appetite can be life-saving. Why does THC …

Why Cannabis Causes the “Munchies” (and What to Do About it!) Do you get the “Munchies” from using cannabis? While considered a negative side effect for some patients, the appetite boost from medical marijuana can be a lifesaver for others. Certain cancers, cachexia (wasting syndrome), and eating disorders are among a few of the conditions …