The body of research surrounding the medicinal value of marijuana is extensive. Much of it concernsTHC, one of thecannabinoidsin marijuana. THC is what causes people to feel "high" and also what gives cannabis some of its medicinal properties, such as increased appetite. The human body produces...
Long-acting beta2 agonists(LABAs): LABAs enhance the activity of beta-2 adrenergic receptors, protein molecules on cell surfaces that are stimulated byepinephrine, a natural hormone in the body. LABAs relax bronchial muscles and inhibit hypersensitivity reactions from mast cells, a type of immune c...
If an activity is causing you pain, it's best to stop right away. Not all bicep injuries require you to go to a doctor immediately. You can use over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce swelling and muscle pain. You should also take a break from whichever activity is straining...
Misoprostol stimulatesbicarbonatesecretion in the duodenum which improves fat absorption in the intestines and is used to treat patients with fatmalabsorption. Misoprostol strengthensuterine contractionand is used in pregnancy termination, and to soften anddilatethecervixand induce labor in full-term pregnanc...
She experienced great rapture and ecstatic orgasmic sensations until she began to tire of this hyperstimulation of her nervous system. Shortly afterward she developed laryngeal spasms, which were accompanied by the fear of choking to death. Then the symptoms returned in full and for several weeks ...
Aldrich is a quadriplegic confined to a wheelchair, and the best treatment for his overwhelming pain, he says, is marijuana. He continues, "Within five minutes of smoking marijuana, the spasms have gone away and the neuropathic pain has just about disappeared." To some, medical ...
Corticosteroids: Corticosteroids are potent anti-inflammatory agents that work on many types of immune cells to control inflammation. Respiratory anticholinergics: Respiratory anticholinergics relax bronchial muscles by blocking the activity ofacetylcholine, aneurotransmitterthat nerve endings secrete to make mus...