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How does Medicinal Cannabis work?

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The   Cannabis plant   produces natural compounds called cannabinoids that can help regulate our body’s Endocannabinoid system. The Endocannabinoids System (ECS) is involved in many key physiological functions including mood, memory, energy, metabolism, immunity, inflammation, sleep, pain, digestion, neuroprotection and more. THC (Delta 9-Tetrahydrocannabinol) is the most commonly found Cannabinoids in the Cannabis Plant followed by the CBD (Cannabidiol) which is the 2nd most commonly found Cannabinoids in the Cannabis Plant. https://medicannahealth.com.au/contact/

CONSIDERATIONS WHEN EMBARKING ON MEDICINAL CANNABIS TREATMENTS

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  When seeking alternative treatment pathways, such as   medicinal cannabis , it is important to carefully consider what you are hoping to achieve. This enables our doctors to tailor your cannabinoid treatment to your specific needs. Our range of cannabis prescriptions are not suitable for every patient, and it is important that you provide us with a full overview of your current health status, as well as any vitamins, supplements, over-the-counter and prescriptions medications you are taking. Please let us know if you are planning any major lifestyle changes in the next year, such as becoming pregnant, undertaking a physical challenge like running a marathon, or extended travel plans, as this may influence the treatments we prescribe for you. The TGA would also like to see that you have tried other medications or therapies prior to applying to use Medicinal Cannabis, as  Medicinal Cannabis in Australia  is not a first line medication, rather it is approved as a last resort where all t