What is a Migraine? When your head is pounding, the first thing you probably ask yourself is: Could this be a migraine? “It’s very common for people to think that a migraine is a tension, sinus, or allergy headache. Migraines can be episodic (you get them...
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A Brief History of Cannabis Modern Cannabis Use Cannabis use likely predates writing in human evolution (Ben-Amar 2006; Merlin 2003). Cannabis is believed to have originated in Central Asia. It has spread worldwide from this region. Cannabis use as both medicine,...
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What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease? Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD for short, refers to a group of conditions such as Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis. Both conditions are chronic relapsing disorders and show great variability in their symptoms,...
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What is Fibromyalgia? The latest research has found that fibromyalgia involves changes in the body’s neurotransmitters – the substances that allow nerve cells to communicate with one another. Fibromyalgia is a common illness characterised by many different symptoms...
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What is chronic pain? Chronic pain is a complex condition that unfortunately affects many people in Australia. Chronic pain usually begins after an injury or event. Over time, whilst some people’s bodies recover from this initial problem, some others develop...
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So how can I find out if I’m Eligible to access? Medical cannabis has been approved for use by prescription in Australia under the Narcotics Drugs Act 1967. Medical cannabis can be used in the treatment of a number of conditions, however each case is different and as...
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