ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease) is a fatal motor neuron disease, affecting an estimated 30,000 Americans. ALS causes the degeneration of nerves that control voluntary muscle movement, like those that allow us to chew, speak, and walk.
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Nausea and vomiting are protective defense mechanisms in the human body, and short-term episodes can be therapeutic, though miserable. But what if nausea is not short-term? What if it is an unavoidable side effect, or chronic, with no relief in sight?
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We know that cannabinoid receptors are particularly dense in the central nervous system, and while we do not yet completely understand all the mechanisms that explain the anti-seizure effects of cannabis, we do have theories.
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With courage and persistence over many years, Vicki and Aubrie have figured out what works best for Aubrie’s epilepsy, and were eager to have me tell their tale.
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Cannabis is a valuable ally in preventing brain injury. CBD and THC both decrease the release of glutamate, thus sparing the neurons from excitotoxicity and cell death.
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