Researchers in Israel studied the effect of CBD, a compound of cannabis, on the strengthening of bones and healing of fractures. Their findings might lead to more research on the role cannabis can play in the treatment of osteoporosis. In this post from Civilized learn how marijuana affects your bones. We know the many different conditions marijuana can treat. Anything from ... Continue Reading
Higher Levels of Vitamin D May Help Combat Cancer
Doctors have long suspected that healthy vitamin D levels may help combat cancer. Now, a new study finds that people with higher levels of vitamin D who are diagnosed with cancer tend to have better survival rates. Doctors have long suspected that healthy vitamin D levels may help combat cancer. Now, a new study finds that people with higher levels of vitamin D who are ... Continue Reading
How Vitamin D Screening Can Help Optimize Your Health
A robust and rapidly growing body of research clearly shows that vitamin D is absolutely essential for good health and disease prevention, in part due to the fact that it influences about 10 percent of all your genes. I recommend getting your vitamin D level tested at least once per year, when your levels are likely to be at its lowest. A robust and rapidly growing body of ... Continue Reading
Bone Density – Make It or Break It
How much do you really know about your bones? Are you taking measures to make sure they are strong and healthy? Whether you are or aren't read on... Bone density isn't something we usually think of until we break one or have a problem come up like osteoporosis. Did you know that Osteoporosis is estimated to affect 200 million women worldwide (44 million people in the US) - ... Continue Reading