Tag: cannabis

New Book: Cannabis for Chronic Pain

June 12th, 2018 by Paula Gallagher

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Dr. Rav Ivker’s new book, Cannabis for Chronic Pain: A Proven Prescription for Using Marijuana to Relieve Your Pain and Heal Your Life, is an excellent resource for non-opioid pain relief solutions. First released in September 2017, it is a comprehensive and authoritative guide for using medical marijuana to treat chronic pain. The new softcover edition now makes the book more widely accessible to the general public.

With the opioid crisis continuing to accelerate (opioids killed more than 115 people per day in 2016, more than any year on record), patients, doctors and public health officials are actively seeking answers and alternatives. A promising solution to this deepening crisis may lie in a concurrent trend – the rapidly growing medical marijuana industry. Continue reading “New Book: Cannabis for Chronic Pain”

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New at Village Green: PlusCBD Hemp Oil

March 10th, 2015 by Paula Gallagher

pluscbd-hemp-oilCBD or cannabidiol is a cannabis compound derived from hemp that may have benefits for those that are looking for anti-inflammatory, anti-pain, anti-anxiety, anti-psychotic, and/or anti-spasm support without causing lethargy or psychoactive situations.

Studies have shown that CBD may have tremendous potential as a treatment for a wide range of conditions, including arthritis, diabetes, alcoholism, MS, chronic pain, schizophrenia, PTSD, antibiotic-resistant infections, epilepsy, and other neurological disorders.

PlusCBD Hemp Oil is the highest quality of cannabidiol. It is:

• From non-GMO industrial hemp grown without pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers
• Stringently lab tested for quality
• Fully insured and independently certified
• A natural (non-synthetic), safe, legal product.

For more information on PlusCBD™ Hemp Oil, contact Village Green Apothecary at 1-800-869-9159.

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