Keyword archive for: Cannabis

Self-help - diversity from A to Z

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This list contains selected initiatives, self-help organizations and foundations that offer support, expert information and assistance to people with Parkinson's. The list is by no means exhaustive, but rather is intended to provide suggestions for using the variety of Parkinson's self-help options depending on your needs and interests.

The information and links have been compiled to the best of our knowledge, but errors cannot be ruled out. The explanatory texts come from the respective homepages.

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Hype or help in Parkinson’s therapy – a lecture by Prof. Dr. Ceballos-Baumann

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In this video, Prof. Ceballos-Baumann sheds light on modern approaches to treating Parkinson's disease - what is really helpful and what are just exaggerated trends?
He takes a critical look at various alternative and experimental therapies such as acupuncture, the use of cannabis and advanced techniques such as cell transplantation.  

We discuss which of these methods are supported by scientific studies and which are more in the realm of hope and hype. The aim is to provide a clear overview of the opportunities and limitations of these therapy options.

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Cannabis legalization and Parkinson's disease. Advantages and disadvantages

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The discussion about the use of medical cannabis to treat various diseases has increased worldwide in recent years. The potential of cannabis-based therapies is being intensively researched, particularly for Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative disease that affects millions of people.

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Cannabis and Parkinson's - pros and cons

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The effect of cannabis on Parkinson's is an active area of ​​research, and there are several pieces of evidence that suggest cannabis could potentially have some benefits for people with Parkinson's. However, it is important to note that more studies are needed to confirm these findings and to understand the exact mechanisms of action. Here are some findings from previous studies:

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