Cannabis and anorexia: what is the therapeutic potential of this treatment?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 4.7% of the Brazilian population suffers from eating disorders.. The number is even more alarming when the sample is made up only by young people, reaching 10%. Some of the disorders included in this index are anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa, binge eating, and rumination or regurgitation disorder. […]
Learn about the benefits of treatment with Cannabis in multiple sclerosis
Nearly 3 million people live with multiple sclerosis (MS) worldwide. Every five minutes someone is diagnosed with the disease.The numbers are from the third edition of the Atlas of Multiple Sclerosisreleased in September 2020 by the International Federation of Multiple Sclerosis (MSIF). The report also shows that people diagnosed with MS face barriers to accessing […]
Article by Dr. Patrícia Montagner, founder of WeCann, is featured in Folha de S.Paulo
In an article published by the newspaper Folha de S.Paulo, the specialist in Neurosurgery and founder of WeCann Academy, Dr. Patrícia Montagner, points out that the lack of information and a persistent stigma in relation to cannabis, with a lot of confusion between medicinal and recreational uses are currently the main hindrances to popularization of […]
Phytocannabinoids: discover the vast therapeutic arsenal of medicinal cannabis
Have you ever heard of phytocannabinoids? Although most people only know THC and CBD, Cannabis has more than 500 different chemical compounds,, among which more than 150 are called phytocannabinoids. They are capable of producing different physiological effects and with therapeutic potential. These compounds are synthesized in secretory cells within glandular structures called trichomes in […]
What does the latest research on Cannabis and Parkinson’s say?
Unofficial data show that there are at least 250,000 people with Parkinson’s disease in the country. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 6.3 million people are affected with the disease, making it the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the world. Therefore, and due to the symptoms that significantly compromise the quality […]
Medical cannabis and chronic pain: the use of the plant to reduce symptoms
It is estimated that at least 37% of the Brazilian population experience chronic painaccording to the Brazilian Society for the Study of Pain (SBED). The classification takes into account pain that persists or recurs for more than three months and the causes are most often related to chronic diseases, such as osteodiscodegenerative diseases, neurological disorders […]
Article by Dr. Patrícia Montagner, founder of WeCann, is featured in Estadão
In an article published by the newspaper Estadão, the specialist in Neurosurgery and founder of the WeCann Academy, Dr. Patrícia Montagner, points out that the lack of information and a persistent stigma in relation to cannabis, with a lot of confusion between medicinal and recreational use, are today the main obstacle to the popularization […]
Using Cannabis to Reduce Opioids: Emerging Clinical Guidance
by Uwe Blesching em 17 de Abril de 2021 Let me start this article by using a few numbers to paint a bit of context: It is estimated that about one third of the entire US population is suffering from chronic pain. That is a staggering number in excess of 100 million people1. So […]
Cannabis and Breast Cancer: Support for Symptom Relief and Anti-Tumor Potential
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in the world and the leading cause of cancer death in women. Each year, 2.3 million women are affected by the disease, according to data fromNational Cancer Institute (INCA). With the expansion of research on Endocannabinoid System and the regulation of the medicinal use of Cannabis in […]
Article by Dr. Patrícia Montagner, founder of WeCann, is featured in Correio do Estado
In a report from the newspaper Correio do Estado, from Mato Grosso do Sulto neurocirurgiã e fundadora da WeCann Academy, Patricia Montagner, ressalta o potencial da cannabis medicinal para variados tipos de doenças, beneficiando inúmeras pessoas que buscam incansavelmente por alternativas que lhes reduza o sofrimento, proporcione uma vida melhor e que, com base em […]