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FirstLight

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2. What about
Mon Jan 28, 2019, 07:04 PM
Jan 2019

Last edited Mon Jan 28, 2019, 08:30 PM - Edit history (1)

Medicinal marijuana? You can still get a buzz, and CBD really does work on pain and inflammation...they even make topical lotions for pain...

Not to be a pain, but acupuncture has never shown anything beyond placebo effect Ron Obvious Jan 2019 #1
The Mayo Clinic thinks it's a legitimate treatment method The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2019 #4
As far as I know, double-blind tests haven't shown any effect beyond placebo effect. Ron Obvious Jan 2019 #7
I dunno, but I'm going with the Mayo Clinic. They aren't amateurs; The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2019 #9
I agree about the Mayo Clinic Ron Obvious Jan 2019 #12
Even if the placebo effect is what causes the pain to go away, The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2019 #13
I have no doubt the placebo effect is a real thing Ron Obvious Jan 2019 #14
Exactly. Interesting book:You-Are-Placebo-Making-Matter by Dr. Joe Dispenza fierywoman Jan 2019 #17
I had this side pain for several months kimbutgar Jan 2019 #8
Tell that to my dog. shanny Jan 2019 #10
After one acupuncture I had quite remarkable relief procon Jan 2019 #11
i'll offer an anecdote. barbtries Jan 2019 #16
Info for Ron and others DENVERPOPS Jan 2019 #21
What about FirstLight Jan 2019 #2
Give your mom a hug for me... LuckyCharms Jan 2019 #3
I make toicals for pain 2naSalit Jan 2019 #5
Tell your mom that the Mayo Clinic thinks it's a legit treatment that can help chronic pain. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2019 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author Tech Jan 2019 #15
Booze diminishes the effect of marijuana. If she decides to stop the booze I would recommend in2herbs Jan 2019 #18
I am a certified reflexologist. I have an opinion. earthshine Jan 2019 #19
Medical Marijuana and CBD mysteryowl Jan 2019 #20
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