Cannabinoids

Research is now and has been for the past thirty plus years now blossoming around a lesser-known cannabinoid, cannabidiol, which is related to THC but does not share its psychoactive aspects. Cannabidiol, known by its chemical compound identifier, CBD, is present in the cannabis plant and has a wide spectrum of therapeutic abilities. Cannabidiol contains anti-inflamatory properties; has antiproleferative/anticancer effects; and can act as an antispasmodic; antimicrobial, and antipsychotic agent. Other properties include the capacity to function as a bone stimulant, a neuroprotective agent, and a vascular relaxant. Cannabidiol has also demonstrated effectiveness as a stabilizer for blood sugars, providing a potential theraphy in the treatment of diabetes.

Both THC and CBD have antinausea, neuroprotective, antianxiety, anti-inflammatory, and anti-proliferative effects. These properties have been of great benefit to patients suffering from Cancer and HIV.

This once-maligned weed’s medicinal effects may prove to be a paradigm shift over the next five to ten years as more data is gathered and research completed. With more medical uses, an emphasis on cultivating high CBD cannabis is increasing.

Researchers are testing cannabinoids as a new family of antitumoral agents. One research study is focused on pancreatic adenocarcinomas. Pancreatic adenocarcinomas are among the most malignant form of cancer. It is of special interest to researchers to set new strategies and protocols aimed at improving the prognosis of this deadly disease. This study indicates that cannabinoid receptors are expressed in human pancreatic tumor cell lines and tumor biopsies at much higher levels than in normal pancreatic tissue. Studies conducted showed the cannabinoid administration: induced apoptosis (cell/tissue death), increased ceramide levels, and upregulated mRNA (messenger RNA). These mentioned effects were prevented by blockage of the CB2 cannabinoid receptor or by pharmacologic inhibition of ceramide synthesis. Findings indicate that cannabinoids induce apoptosis of pancreatic tumor cell lines in vitro and exert a remarkable growth-inhibiting effect in models of pancreatic cancer in vivo (live subjects).

Patients have been known to use raw cannabis as an ingredient in juices and smoothies. Unlike cooked cannabis products, raw cannabis does not appear to activate the THC compound, allowing for medicinal properties to be isolated without any psychoactive effects. There is an emerging groundswell of patient self-care filling the gap between doctors ability to prescribe, lagging legal formulas, politics and patient’s needs. Cannabidiol can be used along with traditional cancer care in the treatment of side effects brought on by chemotherapy and radiation. Both THC and CBD have antinausea, neuroprotective, antianxiety, anti-inflammatory, and antiproliferative effects. These characteristics may play an important role in helping patients endure some of the hardships faced during treatments.

Cannabis is now being referred to as the “pharmaceutical treasure trove.” Active practitioners are using science to inform and instruct for the optimal utilization. Efficient and effective treatment is the underlying motivation brings this ancient herbal medicine into treatment modalities that reduce suffering, indicate curative properties, and can be safely combined with other therapies.

We, at Dr. Badanek’s office offer the finest cannabidiol CBD products available for medicinal purposes. These fine products do not have TCH in the mix and are strictly derived from very high grade hemp plants cultivated in an organic, non-toxic setting, offering you the patient the finest products available at unbelievable price breaks. We urge all the readers of this article who have health challenges involving psychological and or physical conditions to do their research in this line of treatment and contact Dr. Badanek for a courtesy consultation to discuss IF CBD’S can be of benefit.

Dr. Badanek helps patients with cancer in Ocala and soon in Tampa Bay. He prides himself in treating patients that are searching for the answers to their health conditions and refuse to give up. Many of his patients present with a variety of chronic conditions: hypothyroid, heart disease, diabetes, gastritis, irritable bowel, constipation, autoimmune disease and numerous other issues. To schedule an appointment in Ocala call 352-622-1151, 727-501-5997 in Tampa Bay or email [email protected] for a consultation.