The Savikalpa Journal

Sleep regulates our metabolic functions, playing an important role in appetite control and weight management. Sleep deprivation disrupts this delicate balance, increasing the risk of insulin resistance and subsequent weight gain.

Utilizing cannabis for its medicinal properties is hardly a new concept. Historical evidence shows that for thousands of years, cannabis has been cultivated and utilised worldwide by various cultures for its therapeutic applications.

The researchers also found that cannabis flower “is an effective and fast acting antidepressant medication,” and that the THC levels “are the strongest independent predictors of symptoms relief among the product characteristics that are generally available to the public.”

Microdosing is the practice of taking a much smaller dose of a medication than is normally used. It’s a practice used with all kinds of compounds, but most often discussed with psychoactive substances such as LSD. Recently, people have started to apply the practice to cannabis and its popular ingredients, THC and CBD.

While many health conditions can be treated with more traditional pharmaceuticals, plant-based products may be a safer and healthier option, or at least a safe health supplement. For instance, when it comes to pain relief, THC and CBD are safer than opioids.

Understanding what insomnia is, ways for symptom relief from insomnia, the treatment options for insomnia and more.

Migraines are intense headaches that can vary in symptoms, from visual disturbances to weakness or abdominal pain. Learn the common types of migraines without aura, migraines with aura, retinal migraines, and rare forms like hemiplegic or basilar migraines.

Cannabis has gained attention as a potential remedy for lower back pain due to its active compounds. These compounds interact with the body's endocannabinoid system, specifically targeting CB1 and CB2 receptors.

Cannabinoids, a cannabis compound classification category, are compounds naturally found in the cannabis plant, most abundant in the plant’s flower buds and are responsible for a lot of the entourage effects of cannabis compounds. Due to their plant origin, the cannabinoids in cannabis are also known as phytocannabinoids.

Research shows that nearly 85% of chronic migraine sufferers are women, and women are three times more at risk of experiencing migraines compared to men. 

Arthritis, including osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), significantly affects daily life by causing joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation. In Ayurveda, arthritis is considered an imbalance of Vata, the dosha responsible for movement in the body.

The quality of our sleep is deeply interconnected with nearly every other aspect of our health, and can be substantially influenced by our sleeping environment. Individuals hoping to treat sleep disorders, including insomnia with cannabis, should begin by identifying any relevant factors and predispositions that may be contributing to a poor night’s sleep.

While some types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis or those with a genetic origin cannot be entirely prevented, certain lifestyle measures can help reduce the risk of developing or worsening arthritis.